Paper Dove

NANDES: SLOWLY BUT SURELY

I thought of the plan given by Monica. Will it work later, I don't know. If for example until then Dewun still does not show his feelings, what should I do? I can't imagine anything. I can't imagine Dew not wanting to be with me anymore, if Dew chooses to leave me again. Maybe I'll never like anyone again in my entire life.

Someone made a fuss outside my office door. From her voice I knew it was Nadia. I massaged my forehead as he burst in, not heeding the words of my secretary. His face was full of emotion.

My secretary looked at me a little scared because of this commotion. I nodded slowly at him telling him to come out. 

" Nandes, can you not ignore me?", Nadia began to make a speech. 

I didn't respond to him. Seeing me who was silent Nadia approached my desk "Nandes you want me to make a scene here?", Nadia threatened. 

I put my pen on the table and looked at him sharply "Nadia, I've said many times, this office is not where you play. What else do you want from me? I've been helping out with your modeling career. I've already given you a sponsor. Now get away from me", I got back in my grip with the pen and started doodling things on paper.

" I want you to be nothing else" Nadia shouted. 

" enough. How many times have I told you I don't like you as Nadia's woman. I just look at you as a partner of this company. And all you have to remember is that I have someone else in my heart. Got it. Now out", I said coldly and looked at him sharply. 

Nadia looked at me in anger "i'll make sure you're mine", after which she walked out the door and hit Alex who was about to enter my room. 

" Hey Nadia", Alex greeted him but not in the gubris. 

I shook my head not understanding what made him obsessed with me. 

" Wow a complicated love story my friend" Alex sits on the sofa at his leisure. 

I didn't respond, I'm sure Monica will be coming to join this room soon and sure enough it happens. Monica immediately took a reclining position on the sofa.

" So is this your break room?", I said coldly while remaining focused on my paper.

" Yes", they answered in unison. 

I look at them with annoyance. Then taking my cell phone to open the CCTV, Dewun was still a course with the Chef of his own choice. She was very determined, if I could marry her I would be very happy. I can't wait to get home quickly.

I called my secretary "Today skip the non-essential schedule".

" But pack all the schedules today is an important schedule. The meeting that has been arranged since last month", my secretary replied firmly. 

I sighed "So what time will it be finished", I asked expectantly. 

" Around midnight sir".

I hung up. I have to tell Dewun that I'm going home late. But does it matter to him. I'm worried.

***

At 11pm I got home. I went inside the living room and found Dew asleep there with the TV still on. Is he waiting for me? Should I have called her earlier?.

I put the office coat on the sofa next to him. I bent my knees and looked at him dearly. My fingers smoothed the hair that fell on his face. I sighed, then kissed her lips softly. Feeling the sweet lips in my mouth. 

I let go of my kiss and took a calming breath. I lifted the Dew into my arms. He moved a little, sleepily he saw me. 

"Nandes.", he called me slowly

" Yes, I'm home" I walked slowly up the stairs, deliberately lingering with her in my arms. 

" Hmm. ", he muttered sleepily and leaned his head against my chest. 

I smiled, slowly but surely I would make it back to me.  I stood at the door of his room and changed my mind. I walked to the other side of the room, towards my room. If Dew gets angry tomorrow, I'll face every tantrum. 

I smiled at him, how late he was to the point of not realizing I was holding him and carrying him on my bed. I kept staring at his sleeping face. His face that always adorned my night dreams, his smile that always appeared in my head, his laughter that kept spinning in my memory. 

 How could I hate him? After seeing her all I know is I really miss her. Missed every part of it. I'm crazy for it. I want him to be with me for the rest of my life. I closed my eyes to sleep next to him. Tapa touched her at all, because I love her. 

***

I woke up in the morning and realized the Dew was not next to me. I immediately woke up and walked quickly out of the room. Was he mad at me and went straight away for putting it on my bed?

I searched his room and did not find him there, in the living room and kitchen I still did not find him. I called him noisily, my heart pounding, my legs limp. I regret a little bit what I did last night. 

" dew…. Dew.", I called her panicked. 

With empty legs I ran out of the house, looking for the Dew figure. And found it in the garden picking vegetables. I let out a sigh of relief.

" Dew.", I called out to him loudly while walking towards him quickly  

Dew looks at me "Oh, you're awake? Today I sawinya..", not yet finished he spoke I immediately pulled him in my arms. 

Dew confusion "you why? ".

I kept holding her in silence, my heart pounding fast. It seems like Dew can feel my heart's unhinged thump. 

" Your nandes why don't you wear sandals. Later his legs dirty", Dew continues to babble in my arms.

" I. thought you left me Dew. I was scared", my voice was shaking. 

Just a silent dew, I could feel him patting me gently on my back with both hands, trying to calm the panicked me down.

" I'm not going anywhere here", Dew said softly.

I let go of my embrace. He looked at her and saw a smile on his face. I let out a calming breath. Then return his smile.

" You." the Dew suddenly said flat. " Bringing the contract by touching me, even taking me to your bed?", Dew started scolding me.

I kept quiet, pretending to look elsewhere. 

" Nandes.", Dew called out to me, the same tone I always heard every time he got mad at me.

" okay. okay. I just carry you and I don't do anything to you on the bed. I just. I just miss you", I confess my sin.

The cloud narrowed his eyes considering something. 

"Alright. I'm asking for compensation", Dew began to negotiate.

" yes. Say", I agree.

" I want to meet Elsa and Adam. Let's go to their house", Dew looked at me expectantly.

I smiled "well. I'll accompany you".

A bright smiling dew, as bright as the shining morning sun shines through this week's morning. 

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