Possessive Companions

Chapter 51

Naomi was in Asya's room. I don't know what business the girl was in Asya's room. He turned to observe the room that Asya was currently leaving to the toilet. An incoming message on the phone that Asya left behind made him reach for it immediately. His face turned grim to find the message from Darren.

Darren

I'm going abroad to accompany Carla and Dion, the girl and little boy who came to my office at that time.

Naomi was upset reading the message. He felt that his efforts two days ago had not been successful. With a quick movement, he deleted the message, leaving no trace.

Hopefully, Hendra can cause more misunderstandings between you. Inner Naomi.

Shortly, Asya returned. She looked at Naomi who was sitting sweetly in front of her desk.

"You said you wanted to talk to me about something. What's up?" Ask Asya.

"No. Emm... Can you accompany me later? Emm... L'm... A little embarrassed to say this to you." Naomi said, smiling shyly, which made Asya smile.

"What's wrong? Justsaytheword. I'm very curious."

"Emmm... I want to ask you to go to lunch with me. Actually, Hendra invited me to lunch together. I haven't been so close to him. So, I'm asking for your help." Naomi smiled shyly again. This is what he and Hendra have planned. Pretending as if Hendra had forgotten his feelings for Asya, and chose to pursue Naomi.

"Akhs... Are you starting to get closer to each other? What a joyous news. All right, I'll accompany you this time."

Naomi smiled happily and grabbed Asya's hand. "Thank you, Asya. I'm so happy."

"I'm happy too."

"alright. I have to go out first to finish my job." Asya nodded with a smile still etched on her lips.

Hid. You were so happy to hear Hendra take me to lunch. You think I'll be with Hendra? Just be right. You're the one with him, and Darren is with me. Inner Naomi.

After the door of her room closed, Asya grabbed her phone. He then sent Aurel a message that he would visit the girl after work. And they'll go home together.

***

Lunch time has arrived. Naomi is already on her way to the restaurant they promised to meet.

Naomi got out of her car excitedly when they arrived at the restaurant. Asya smiled happily at seeing Naomi who was smiling so widely.

"Come, Asya!" Naomi walks from the car to Asya's car, then pulls Asya's hand slowly into the restaurant.

Naomi smiled more and more at the back of Hendra who was sitting back to them on a restaurant table chair.

"Moor." Naomi's call made Hendra wake up and turn to them. The smile on Hendra's lips faded slightly seeing Asya standing beside Naomi. As if, she just wanted to eat together with Naomi.

"Ashey? You coming too?"

Asya smiled. He can capture the surprised and disappointed look of Hendra when Naomi brought Asya along with her.

"Hi, Brother. You look disappointed to see me coming too. Then, I'll just eat at the other table."

"Eh. Not Asya! Just here." Say Naomi, quick.

"Yes, Naomi's right. Just join in."

Asya smiled. They sat down and began ordering food. While waiting for food, they chatted. Naomi and Hendra chatter more than Asya. The girl became a loyal listener and occasionally chimed in on their conversation, smiling sweetly at Naomi and Hendra who looked increasingly familiar.

"Hendra?" The voice of a woman makes Hendra, Naomi and Asya turn their heads.

The girl approached when she saw that the man she was addressing was indeed Hendra. He hugged Hendra tightly. Naomi who saw him put on a sour face. It was as if he did not like to see Hendra cuddling with another girl, more precisely jealous.

Asya captures the look on Naomi's face and tries to stop Hendra and the girl's hugging. He also nodded slowly.

"Ekhm."

Deheman Asya made the girl take off her embrace. He looked at Asya and Naomi.

"Eh, you... Asya right? The handsome twin's best friend?" Say the girl.

Asya smiled in response. The handsome twins were Darren Darrel when they were in school. Asya also felt familiar with the woman in front of her. He was Hendra's old friend at school. Maybe he's one of the members of the osis. But Asya did not know his name.

"Oh yeah, about Darren. I sent you a vidio. Did you see the vidio I sent you?" Ask the girl to Hendra.

Hendra looked at Asya whose face started to look down miserably. A faint smile appeared on his lips.

"I... I saw it."

"Try to show Asya. He must know who that woman is? My apartment unit is right next to it. But I don't know him. I think he has a relationship with Darren. If she's Darren's girlfriend, akhh... I'm very sad. I want to be his girlfriend, too."

Asya who heard it looked up and forced a smile on the girl. "I've seen it. I don't know who he is either."

"really? Aren't you guys friends? Didn't he tell you about the girl?" Asya shakes.

"Oh my God, how the hell is Darren. I think they're real lovers. I see them very close. You know, this morning Darren went with the girl holding the boy. There are some people who carry their stuff. Maybe they'll go somewhere. I thought to myself, is that child their child? His face looks like that girl. But, I'm not sure Darren has a child with no marriage ties." Said the Girl.

Asya who had been holding back her feelings, could not stand it anymore. The tears she was holding now fell down her cheeks. He looked down deeply, remembering the words of Hendra's friend.

"Asians... Jesy, what are you saying?" Hendra said to his friend.

"I'm telling the truth."

"I'm going to the toilet for a minute." Say Asya, cut off Naomi's speech. The girl walked quickly to the toilet.

Meanwhile, Hendra, Naomi and Jesy are smiling obliquely at Asya who is walking towards the toilet.

"Good job, Jesy."

"Thank. You helped me too. And I, too, don't really like Asya. He's too much of a man's interest." Said Jesy, circulating his gaze, looking at the men who had been staring at Asya ever since they entered.

"Your acting is very good. Everything's perfect." Naomi.

"Of course." Reply Jesy. "Then I go first. Enjoy your lunch. Say my regards to Asya." He then left the place after getting a nod from Hendra and Naomi.

Inside the toilet, Asya spilled her tears without a sound. Jesy's words kept ringing in his ears.

I thought to myself, is that child their child? His face looks like that girl. But, I'm not sure Darren has a child without marriage.

"Is he really your son with that woman? A wedding? Child without marriage? I'm not sure that either. But, maybe you already have a marriage bond with her but you're hiding it." Asya Gumam.

***

Asya smiled sweetly as Aurel walked towards her. According to the message he sent to Aurel, about him who would pick him up, this is where Asya is. In front of the cafe where Aurel works, while staring at the girl who walked towards him. Even though his heart ached, a smile remained etched on his face.

"How are you? How's he doing?" Asya asked, rubbing Aurel's stomach as the girl was already sitting quietly in the driver's side seat.

Aurel smiled, but her eyes were teary. He likes to get a friend who is so considerate and understands himself. The tears of happiness cannot be contained.

Asya who saw him was surprised to see Aurel crying. "Gosh, Aurel. Why are you crying? Did something happen to my candidate? Or did someone hurt you?"

Aurel shakes. "Nothing happened to him. He's fine and healthy."

"Then why are you crying?"

Aurel immediately hugged Asya. "I cry because I'm happy. I am happy to have you as my best friend. Have you all near me. Because of my situation like this, you might get angry and stay away from me. But, you're not even the slightest bit angry and even very attentive to me. Thank you, Asya."

"What did you say?" Asya stretched her arms. "Look! You are my sahabt, brother. I will not leave you under any circumstances. We're gonna face this together." Aurel nodded. "Yes already. Now, we're home."

"Yes." Yeah." Asya then drove her car to Aurel's apartment.

After a road trip, Asya and Aurel arrive at the apartment. Asya carries the food they buy on the way home, because Aurel wants it. When they open the door to Aurel's apartment unit, they are shocked by Darrel and Jiyo who are already inside.

"Welcome home." Said the two men, smiling.

It made Asya and Aurel smile. However, Aurel caught something from Asya's expression. Although the girl smiled, her eyes were emitting sadness.

"Why are you still standing at the door? Go, in! Don't be shy." Jiyo said, as if she was the owner of the unit.

The two girls came closer. They sat together on the sofa. Darrel and Jiyo glanced at Innate Asya whom the girl had placed on the table.

"What's this?" Jiyo grabbed it quickly, making neither Asya nor Aurel prevent it.

Asya and Aurel's spontaneous reaction made Darrel and Jiyo frown.

"What's wrong?" Darrel and Jiyo asked simultaneously.

"That's..."

"When do you like to eat this food?" Jiyo showed him the food he knew, neither Asya nor Aurel liked to eat it.

Darrel grabbed it immediately. "Yes. Since when do you like to eat food with durian fruit ingredients?"

Asya and Aurel stared at each other. They don't know what to give a reason.

"That's... I suddenly wanted to try eating food with durian flavor. All this time, I never touched durian because of its pungent smell. But, the smell of durian on the same milk pie pudding is not too pungent. I'd like to give it a shot. Aurel also wanted to try it." Obviously Asya.

"Certainly Aurel?" Ask Darrel.

"Yes. I'd like to try it too. Until when do we keep on hating. Sometimes I try, is it okay? If you can't eat, you can." Answer Aurel.

"Yes. You're correct. It's not wrong to try." Said Jiyo, who was then dubbed Darrel.

Neither Asya nor Aurel were grateful in heart. But, Asya suddenly thought of what Jesy said, saying that Darrel left with the girl. He looked at Darrel, intending to ask.

"Darrel."

"Hmm?" Darrel looked at Asya. "What's up?'' Further.

"Where's Darren? Why not come with him?"

"Darren's? He went abroad today. He sent me a message this morning."

Asya's face turned sad. What Jesy said at the restaurant was true. "You mean, he left without any prior plans?" Asya asked slowly. The spirit he had been trying to build up since just vanished.

"Yes. I don't know what business it is either. He just asked me to tell the house people about it." Answer Darrel. "What's wrong? Do you two have any problems?"

"Huh? Notwithstanding. I'm just asking." Darrel nodded. Even so, he still felt that something was going on between Darren and Asya. The same thing Aurel and Jiyo felt. But they don't want to talk about it.