Playboys
#15. Still
Katherine repeatedly cursed herself because of the chaos she caused, she had never been drunk, even to sleep in the apartment of a foreign man. That night, he was very sure that he had not been very drunk that night because he could still clearly remember the man's face, but he fainted? He had never fainted before because he was drunk.
There's no way he fainted because of the man's good looks, right? So ridiculous. Throughout his life, he was never too tempted by any man he met because he was very picky. Katherine is a picky woman, she prefers to chase men instead of men. It means that it is very different, and the satisfaction of chasing a man and rejecting him after being bored is something that he really likes.
For that reason, his father decided to match Katherine with one of his business partners. She was more than enough to get married, and at that age Katherine should have had children. Katherine's father is very old-fashioned, which is why.
“You're aware?” ask Enzo sebal. He did not know at what time his cousin came home, which Enzo obviously had fallen asleep at that time.
“Since when are you here? Did Dad tell you to come back?”
“You know, my job is not just to take care of you, can't one day I don't have to come to you?”
Katherine sneered, her consciousness is already very high right now. “Aren't you also happy to be back here? I don't know if you're so happy just to see Liliana, you're so easy to read.”
Enzo crossed his arms around his chest, trying to fortify himself from Katherine's accusations even though they were very true. At least he does not need to feel burdened if he has to go back and forth to his apartment building on the orders of the Uncle, a pretty good diversion, right?
“Where were you staying last night? Which other guy are you dating?”
Katherine suddenly got nervous about asking such a question. It seemed like he did not want to remember the incident last night at all, he even left the man without any words. Not that they woke up in an unwanted state, Katherine even woke up in her full outfit and
sleeping on a large, soft bed. Guess where the stranger slept?
On top of the sofa, which was even very narrow to itself which was quite tall it was. He also does not expect anything, Katherine is not a lover of ‘one night stand’ although occasionally he also enjoys. That guy's pretty weird, right? Not touching it at all when it can be said it was an opportunity, when he was completely unconscious at all.
“Do I have to tell you everything I do? Better just focus on your work, and also Liliana, I see you have a rival now.” Katherine gave Enzo a very mocking wry smile.
Katherine also has a lot to avenge Enzo who always cornered her under the pretext of orders from her father. The man was only happy when he was cornered, that was the reality, and Katherine knew it well.
“I go then, make sure don't make trouble again.”
There was no reply from Katherine, she was between tired and also indeed just did not want to discuss such a problem further. His mind was still busy wandering around thinking about the foreign man he met last night. If you think the man is quite handsome too, he had noticed the man's face in close range when he was leaving the man's hotel, quite close to the type of man Katherine dreams.
But, it's still a foreign man, hopefully they never meet again, but if they meet again it doesn't matter. Katherine's gonna say thank you, and a little flirtation maybe? When he was at the club yesterday, he didn't pay much attention to the man, but after being sure of his face, he didn't care if he had to add to his one-night love list.
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Liliana tried to focus on all the work she was doing this afternoon, lucky that she had not done anything wrong since. His mind was still spinning on Dimitri's remarks yesterday, he had even turned to the lawyer representing him at his trial. The results he got were enough to make him
not focused all day.
“I'm sorry, Ms. Lili, I only said what Mr. Dimitri ordered. During this time no divorce trial took place, you are still legally husband and wife. Mr. Dimitri refused to sign the letter, and asked me to contact Ms. Liliana and say if the divorce hearing had already taken place.”
Even his lawyer was arranged by Dimitri, there was never a divorce, and they were still legal as husband and wife. What jokes he is facing again this time, the appearance of Dimitri alone has made his heart uncertain like this, then in addition to the reality that is more bitter than the fruit simalakama.
“You know about my divorce trial?” Liliana even immediately called Nabila right then and there, no matter the difference in time, even the Eagle had been neglected for a while.
“I never attended it, you said yourself I can not attend the hearing,” said Nabila.
“I never said that, Bil.”
“But your lawyer said it himself, even I was forbidden to talk about your divorce. Me, including your parents, were also not allowed to appear at your conference.”
Liliana's entire shock grew with the facts, so all this time, a lot of things had happened as long as she wasn't around. Everything became clear when no one discussed the trial. His lawyer also only said if the divorce trial was successful and everything was smooth, title
the widow was officially held at that time. But, it's all just a lie.
The plan never went smoothly from the start. If only he had not been hunted by emotion, maybe he himself would have ensured that the divorce actually happened, and did not need to live in multiplied problems like this.
“Liliana, don't you want to go home? Your shift is over,” said one of the women who just came out of the locker.
“Ah, really? I'm sorry, I'll be back soon.”
Liliana immediately ran back to change her clothes and tidy up her things. After that, he immediately said goodbye to other colleagues and immediately went out to meet the angina of a warm afternoon. It felt so soothing to be able to breathe this fresh air, but reality again touched it to return
to the real world, that there are various problems and storms that will be faced.
It sucks, but it's like that.
Before proceeding further towards the subway station, Liliana was already startled by the sound of the car horn that was beside her. “Hai, Liliana.”
Katherine lowered her black car window, staring at Liliana, who seemed more tired than she expected. Is it very crowded today?
“Hai, Kate. What was? Should I leave another message for Enzo?”
“No. You better get in first, I'm in need of your help.”
Katherine seemed to be in a hurry, and Liliana had no choice but to refuse. So that afternoon she went with him wherever Katherine took her, she was a little crazy than she had once thought, or maybe she was crazy. In essence, Katherine was more terrible many times than her face.
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Katherine's long words it's ringing in Liliana's head, and it won't disappear anytime soon. By ‘one place’ by Katherine is a very crowded luxury banquet, held in one of the largest hotels in Frankfurt. It wasn't the Eagle that made Liliana worried now, but this place itself.
This kind of banquet used to be very familiar with Liliana, she did not miss a banquet held by her client, then there will be Dimitri beside her, and it usually ends with something you already know the answer to. It had been a long time since Liliana had attended the banquet, and then Katherine consciously pulled her here. If the woman is drunk, Liliana will understand.
“Are you that surprised?” ask Katherine. He was beside Liliana who was staring blankly at the guests who were already crowded in the room.
“Are you drunk?”
Katherine looked at Liliana guiltily, she already considered Liliana as her closest friend, although she was often rejected. But, Katherine felt that if Liliana was the best friend she had, so she brought her here so that she would run away, she had a reason.
“I'm really sorry, Liliana. This time alone I really want to expect your help, Enzo will also be here, don't worry.”
Liliana was still in her shocked face, even if Enzo was here, none of that would help. These are the things he avoids if he chooses to work in an embassy or other office, banquets, meet people he says are important, mince words, and do other boring things.
He just wants to be calm with his usual life, without having to hold an important position in an office, or part of an office. He was sick of putting on a fake smile just to say hello to one and the other as if they were the most important. Not much different when Liliana explained the clothing products that will be purchased by consumers is, only, Liliana became an ordinary person, who might not even get a promotion in the near future.
“Kate.”
“Oh, that's Enzo,” says Katherine.
Enzo walked towards them gallantly, a tuxedo suit without any tie adorning his neck, capable of casting an aura of dominance at anyone who looked at him. He is handsome in his way. Liliana first saw the man who attended a formal banquet like this, and was not wearing a tie around her neck, did it not look formal? But, on Enzo, everything seems to fit.
Liliana didn't even know what it was until Enzo and Katherine were there. This is why he shut himself up, he didn't want to expose himself too much to have friends like this.
“Liliana, what are you doing here?” ask Enzo in shock.
If only Liliana had known what she was doing here, she would have answered him without this kind of confusion. “She was with me.” Katherine embraced me, and made us seem familiar.
“What do you mean?” ask Enzo sharply. The question was addressed to Katherine who still showed her sinless smile.
Lookie? Even Enzo did not expect Liliana to be present at all, what would he do at a party of this magnitude? He just wanted to go home, then cozy with the Eagle in his apartment.
“I think you'll be happy. Anyway she's with me.”
The two stared at each other intently, as if a knife could occasionally emerge from their eyes. Then Enzo let out a heavy sigh. “Uncle wants to talk to you, he's been waiting since earlier.”
“Tell me on—“
“Better you go upstairs now, before they actually match you. I'll be with Liliana,” cut Enzo.
Katherine's embrace on Liliana's shoulder loosened when she heard the matchmaking. Liliana doesn't know what the problem is, she doesn't want to know, she just wants to go home. This place is not for him. Shortly after, Katherine left Enzo and Liliana without saying anything to Liliana, and what if Liliana wanted to go home early?
“I really don't know if Katherine's going to take you, I'm sorry, you know, she can be really crazy sometimes,” Enzo said when Katherine was gone.
“I thought she had a drink before picking me up, I would consider Katherine drunk to make me feel better.”
Enzo looked at Liliana who was very beautiful tonight, she was always beautiful actually, tonight just looks more beautiful. Her face in makeup with no exaggeration, as well as the bob hair that frames the tiny face, maybe no one would believe if Liliana already had a son. The problem is only in a simple Liliana dress but it looks elegant if the woman is wearing one.
The piece of the dress fell below Liliana's knees, and Enzo was grateful for it, only, looking back up, it was just a spaghetti strap on Liliana's shoulder. The white woman was exposed very much.
“In will be cold, you can wear it temporarily.” Enzo draped the suit he was wearing on Liliana's shoulder. Quite great indeed, but better than many pairs of eyes that will witness the beauty of Liliana.
“Ah, no need, I'm fine.” Liliana tried to take off the suit that was on her shoulder.
“I force, Liliana.” Enzo held Liliana's hand that would release Enzo's suit. Their gazes met, their hands also came into contact with each other, and time seemed to stop for them alone.
“I'm sorry.” Enzo let go of his hand, if he let it stay that way, his wits would escape from his brain instantly. “But you have to keep wearing it, I don't accept rejection.”
Liliana's face warmed up slightly due to the circumstances that had just occurred. The situation was really debilitating his heart condition, the beat was very tight, he was afraid if Enzo heard it.
“What event?” ask Liliana. Changing the topic was the best thing he could do, Enzo also began to lead him to the middle of a room that was more in the human padati. In front there is a podium that may be used as a place for the host of the event to give a speech.
“My company year round, most of whom present are my employees, colleagues, clients, even entrepreneurs who just want to know each other.”
Liliana nodded her head, and she was no longer surprised by the extravagance of this extraordinary party. The Enzo family and Katherine are very famous. “Congratulations then, sorry I didn't bring you a gift,” Liliana said. Her smile was very wide, and this time it was truly sincere.
“You alone are already a gift to me.”
“Liliana..”.
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**See you on Monday :) Happy weekend, don't forget the holidays, don't work, sometimes we also need a break. **
