Secrets of the Former (Love Left Behind)

Twelve

Early in the morning Nevan was struggling with a laptop in his office. Lunch hours he spent while lobbying clients and taking them to several units that he managed to acquire. After returning to the office, he called several division heads while analyzing the company's profits. Once completed, his secretary's turn came in with some documents that needed to be signed. At the moment, he was leading an impromptu briefing, very busy.

Nevan felt her head throb. His phone has been ringing ever since, but he doesn't ignore it. He only receives calls from the office phone. Alya, Nevan's secretary knocked on the door and re-entered the room. This time the goal is to remind Nevan of the child marriage invitation of one of the board of directors later tonight. Nevan nodded, then instructed the secretary to find a suitable reward. Alya nodded back, then left from there.

He glimpsed the cellphone that had been lying on the table, blinking silently. Silent mode is activated. Nevan went home, took a shower and changed clothes. He is preparing to attend the party of the child of the board of directors as well as build relationships. He picked up his phone on the nightstand and saw many Miss called as well as some messages.

One by one the messages began to be checked and messages from Shanessa became a record.

Shanessa Ardiwinata: Are you busy?

09.15 AM

Shanessa Ardiwinata: If you have not been busy telling me yes 😊

09.20 AM

Shanessa Ardiwinata: Are you busy or angry? 🤧

10.25 AM

Shanessa Ardiwinata: I have absolutely no intention of prioritizing Gantari. I have absolutely no intention of making you uncomfortable.

13.05 PM

Shanessa Ardiwinata: Since childhood I have always been alone. Alone playing doll, alone playing PR, alone eating at the dining table, all alone. Ever since Gantari I felt there was a place to share. I found the person I wanted to protect and definitely protected me. I feel like I have a brother. I'm sorry if my attitude towards Gantari is excessive, Nevan.

13.08 PM

Shanessa Ardiwinata: Contact me if you have forgiven me yes 😉

13.10 PM

Inevitably Nevan commented on her smile as well. Shanessa is not wrong. He alone is too exaggerated and easily distracted if he is associated with ... Dihyans.

Nevan touched the call button on her phone and from across there came a raucous voice that received her call.

"Hello?"

"Why so?"

"Aren't you angry anymore?" there was a frenzy between Shanessa's questions.

Nevan smiles. "Where might be the old rage if it's you."

"So you're really angry?"

Nevan nodded, then cursed himself. "I don't like being number two" he replied.

Shanessa's voice giggled.

"Yes, already. Quickly change clothes. Follow me to the party. I'll pick you up in half an hour."

Hearing that, Shanessa immediately broke into the fog. He threw his cell phone and ran the dresser.

30 Minutes to dance? Where can!

***

As he said, Nevan appeared 30 minutes later. With a silver tuxedo, complete with bow tie.

Shanessa ran down the stairs by clamping handbags and high heels. He took a breath behind the main door, put up the heels and put on his handbag, only then came out to meet Nevan.

"Hehehe," she was timid.

Nevan smiled back, then praised Shanessa's performance which was always extraordinary.

"Yep, go."

Again, Shanessa nodded shyly.

"Shanes!"

Their steps came to a halt when someone called out Shanessa's name. Shanessa turned around, while Nevan remained in her position as she memorized the voice once.

"Your phone is missing" said Gantari as she offered the phone.

Shanessa patted her forehead and whispered thanks to Gantari, then waved her hands to say goodbye to the cousin.

"Be careful, yes ... Nevan."

Shanessa shocked. He looked at Nevan who had apparently turned his body.

"Certain ... Gantari," he replied sharply.

***

As usual, if you sleep too early then Gantari will wake up in the middle of the night. He opened the door and went out to make coffee. However, his steps came to a halt when he saw Shanessa sitting cross-legged on the family room carpet and busy with a laptop.

"Well, are you home?"

Shanessa turned her head, "What time is this trying? Can hang my grandfather later if two o'clock at night hasn't come home," Shanessa said.

Gantari turned to look at the large clock mounted on the television. Right, two o'clock in the morning. He then continued his intention to the pantry and took the cup. His hand was stretched out on a clear jar of Acehnese coffee brought by Om Ardi two days ago, but he broke it off and switched to making only moccha-flavored coffee, then brought it to nearby Shanessa. Gantari chose to sit on the sofa and watched Shanessa's laptop in silence. Apparently Shanessa is working on a thesis.

"Not black coffee?"

Gantari's daydream is intruded. He turned to Shanessa who was apparently staring at the cup in his hand.

"Bored. Want to try another taste," Gantari replied to a lie.

"Five years of drinking black coffee never get bored, how come you're bored?" smithy Shanessa.

Gantari sipped her coffee not answering.

"You heard Nevan, right?" guess Shanessa is suspicious.

Gantari shrugged her shoulders lightly. "I'm trying a new flavor, Shaness."

"Maybe Nevan isn't used to your presence yet" Shanessa said. "Thank you for trying to greet Nevan" he continued, then hugged Gantari tightly.

Gantari. Just saying hello to Nevan has made Shanessa happy. He only realized that he had never done anything for Shanessa.

***

Since then, Gantari has become even stranger. He used to talk to Nevan very trite.

"Nevan, you run Shaness, huh?"

"Well, Nevan. You just got home from work, too, huh?"

"The back of your car is like less wind, no, Nevan."

"Your HP ringtone is unique too, yes, Nevan."

"Your tie is tilted, tuh, Nevan."

Honestly, Gantari tongue is also itchy when pleasantries like that, but whatever the power, they are often side by side in the yard and inevitably have to say hello. For the first time Gantari did not like the Ardiwinata family park.

"Why are you, anyway?" long ago Nevan was caught off guard too. He intercepts Gantari who is again poking around in the yard with him.

"Your tie is tilted, really," Gantari replied.

Nevan closed her eyes for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"Not that! You're weird."

Gantari. "You're a weird one. Who says 'we should be familiar, who are we're brothers?"

Hearing him made Nevan laugh.

"But it doesn't have to make my ears ticklish either, does it?"

"You think you're too late? My tongue is ticklish too!" gantari reply intense.

Shanessa came out and gawked to see Nevan and Gantari standing face to face.

"What's wrong?"

Gantari turned and smiled wryly. "Wait for Mr. Sarif."

The one called his name was apparently already standing behind Gantari. "I'm here, Non."

Gantari chuckled crisply, then patted Mr. Sarif on the shoulder. "Come, Sir. Depart."

"Go first, yeah, Nevan."

Oh, dearGod. Gantari fierce more suited him than Gantari half crazy.