Possessive Companions

Chapter 8

Darren's car enters Edo's yard. Darren got off and opened the car door for Asya. Naomi who saw him growled furiously in her heart. He opened the door of his car.

"No need to bother." Asya. Darren simply patted Asya's head softly in response.

A man who opened the gate ran towards them. He slightly bent his body in front of Darren and Asya.

"Welcome, young master, young lady." He asked Darren and Asya.

"Thank you, sir." Reply Asya with a smile.

"Take out the suitcase in the car! Bring it inside." The man obeyed Darren's orders.

Darren grabs Asya's hand and invites her in. Asya smiled at him, then looked at Naomi.

"Come, Naomi!" Call Naomi's Asya. The girl walked behind Asya and Darren.

The door was pushed slowly. Asya, Darren, and Naomi who were walking behind them, moved towards the central space. There, Edo was sitting with Irene.

"Mama..." Asya let go of Darren's grasp, and ran to embrace her Mama. Irene affectionately returned her daughter's embrace.

"Asya is very happy." Say it with teary eyes.

"Mama's really kangen with you, baby."

Asya let go of her embrace and then turned to embrace her Papa, Edo. However, before his hand touched Edo's body, he stopped it himself. His facial water changed when he found Edo's impressed face did not care about him.

"Lad..."

"Don't talk to Papa. Papa's angry with you." Edo said indifferently, turning his face away from Asya.

Asya smelled a smile at her Papa's behavior. He sat down next to Edo, and forced him to embrace him.

"Is Papa really angry with Asya? Don't you love Asya anymore? Asya knows, Asya was wrong not to say Mama with Papa. But, Asya just wanted to surprise-in Mama with Papa." Obviously Asya, but Edo was still reluctant to look at him.

"Yes, if Papa is angry with Asya, Asya wants to go to the apartment."

Hearing his daughter want to stay in the apartment, Edo quickly turned his head and hugged her. It made Asya smile and return her Papa embrace.

"You can't stay in an apartment. You just got home. Papa was just kidding. Papa's not really mad at you." Edo rubbed his daughter's hair and kissed her forehead.

"She was also joking." Reply with a smile.

Irene looked at Darren and a girl standing next to her. "Darren, come on, kid, sit down!" Irene. He smiled at Naomi. "You too. Come on!"

Asya let go of her embrace. He looked at Irene and Edo. "Oh yeah, Pa, Ma. Recognize, she's Naomi Asya's friend."

"Hallo, um, aunt." Greet Naomi to Asya's parents.

"Oohh, is this what you said you wanted to stay with us?"

"Yes, Pa."

"Welcome, son. Hope you're here." Irene said with a smile.

"Thank you, aunt."

They're in talks. Edo asked a lot about Gara to Darren. The boy answered as he could. Making Edo feel, was talking to the young version of Gara.

Irene also talked to Asya and Naomi. After a while, Darren bailed home.

"Ma, Pa, I'm taking Darren forward, yeah." Asya.

Irene and Edo nodded. Naomi looked at Asya who was walking parallel to Darren with soft eyes. However, in his heart was so hateful to see that sight.

I'll make sure I walk by Darren's side someday. His inner.

Darren stood up for a moment before entering his car. He looked at Asya who was still standing beside him.

"Why is it still here?" Ask with his face.

"I'll go in after you're gone." Reply Asya.

Darren was silent for a moment. "Come here!"

Asya approaches. When the distance between them was so close, Darren pulled Asya in his arms. He lowered his head slightly, letting his nose touch Asya's hair without the girl knowing.

"You're not really angry, are you?"

"Hmmm..." Darren just cleared his throat. It turned out that the girl still felt that she was angry with him. Darren then let go of his embrace.

"Rest!" He said, rubbing Asya's hair.

"Be careful! Give my regards to Uncle, Aunt and Alisha. I'll visit them tomorrow."

Darren nodded. His hand opened the car door, then closed it again after being comfortable in the car.

Asya waved her hand. After Darren's car left the house, he went back in.

***

The bell went off a few minutes ago. Alisha, along with her two best friends, Nadia and Yana, still pack their books.

"Come, only the three of us are left in the classroom." Yana Saying.

"Yes." Yeah." Nadia. The three rushed out. "Oh yes, Alisha. Why do we have to be the last ones out of class?"

"Huh? Notwithstanding. I just don't feel good about Axel. Since..."

"What?" The cold voice that sounded made Alisha's speech come to a halt. The three teenage girls stared at Axel who suddenly appeared and stood before them.

Axel's speechless. Now she knows why in recent days Alisha has been seen watching from afar. The girl felt guilty.

Nadia and Yana who were standing next to Alisha had been trembling ever since. They are astonished to see Alisha looking calm facing Axel even though she is also scared.

"eeee... A-Alisha has the same business as you. Ki-we're going to go first." Yana said, stammered while holding Nadia's hand.

"D-yes." Nadia Timpal.

"Eh, how did you go?"

"We'll wait for you at the security guard's post." Reply to the two, running away from Alisha and Axel.

The atmosphere between them became quiet. Alisha raised her head which had been bowing since.

"I'm sorry. My brother misunderstood. But, he's a good man. She's..."

"He's not the one who did it." Cut Axel, understand the direction of Alisha's conversation. "My legs hurt because of the car's drag."

Alisha was a little surprised to hear Axel's reply. That's the cause, not Darren. He had mistaken.

"There, home!"

Alisha quickly moved away from Axel. The man was still staring at Alisha who was walking fast. The corner of his lips slightly raised to form a smile.

"Alisha. How's it? Axel's evilin you?" Nadia and Yana run over to Alisha when they see the girl appear in the schoolyard.

"I don't want to talk to you guys. You left me alone."

"Yes... Excuse me. We're scared of Axel." Nadia.

"Yes. After all, you are calm about talking to Axel. We thought you weren't scared."

Alisha speechless. What both of his friends said was true. He wasn't as scared as they were to deal with Axel. Alisha took her breath. As his gaze led to the school gate that was still wide open, a car stopped. He knew the car well.

"Sir Darren has arrived. I'll go first." Without waiting for his two friends to answer, Alisha immediately ran into the car.

"Why run?" Darren asked in a flat tone as Alisha got in the car.

The girl, instead of answering, grabbed Darren's hand. "I'm sorry, Brother." His word.

Darren did not answer. He just looked at Alisha without any expression.

"Yesterday, Axel looked a little limp as he walked. I think Brother did it. I've accused Brother. I'm sorry."

Darren's face softened. He took off his hand that Alisha was holding and rubbed the girl's hair.

"No problem. We home?" Alisha immediately agreed. A sweet smile was engraved on her beautiful face. But, his forehead suddenly shriveled. He shifted closer to Darren while sniffing his sniffles. He recognized the smell of perfume that was attached to Darren's body.

Darren was not disturbed by his sister's actions. He remains focused on driving.

"Sister, did you meet Asya today?" Ask, so curious.

"Hmmm..."

Alisha rounded her eyes. He knew, this morning Darren had an important meeting that took a lot of time and was impossible to postpone. It showed that he was unlikely to visit Asya who was abroad. Only one possibility. Asya is back.

"Is Asya's sister here?"

"Yes." Yeah." Darren is telling the truth. It's just free that he said no. Alisha is a smart girl. It's not easy to lie to him.

"really? Take me to see Asya's sister, huh?" Please Alisha.

"No. Just wait for tomorrow. Brother will take her home."

"No. I want to see Asya today." Alisha's decision is final. He clasped his hands together on his chest with a serious face.

Darren glanced at his sister and gently rubbed his hair. "We're home." Darren Disconnect.

Alisha's face turned grim. They really went home. He turned his head to the car window. Don't want to talk to Darren.

After a few minutes, they arrived home. Alisha came out and entered the house. He was really upset with Darren.

"Mother's son why? That frown?" Alula rubs Alisha's hair, after the boy kisses her hand.

"Sir Darren bummer, ma'am. Masa, Alisha is not allowed to meet Asya's sister."

"Ashya?"

"Yes. Asya's sister is home. Now at Uncle's house." Alisha.

Alula looked at Darren who was walking towards them. The man grabbed his mother's hand and kissed her.

"Right, what did Alisha say? Asya home?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Why can't Alisha meet Asya?"

Darren looked at Alisha. His hand slapped Alisha's head. "Eat first." He said, then rushed away without continuing.

Alisha smile. He knew what his brother meant. He turned around and looked at Darren who was climbing the stairs. "Thank you, Brother." His shouting. Darren paused for a moment then continued his steps.

"Alisha is very happy, ma'am." Alisha hugged her mother.

Alula smiled and rubbed her daughter's head. "Now change clothes, keep eating."

"Ready, Mom." Reply, then ran to his room.