SENSITIVE LOVE

26

The headmaster was sitting in his chair. Looking at the empty chair Bobby had just occupied. Glancing towards the door when he heard a knock.

"Lake in!"

Aldo came in and stood in front of his desk.

"You called me?" ask Aldo

"Yes, sorry for this Al .. I know you asked him to enter the school organization. It's just .. It looks like Steven asked him out. His friend just came here to say it. You know that, right? steven's wish was important for him to follow the international Olympics?"

Aldo obviously didn't accept it. The principal even realized Aldo's face had already begun to harden when Steven's name was mentioned. Both of his hands clenched tightly.

"Is school more important than I want?"

It was so cold, it was clear that it had forgotten the relationship between the student and the principal. Aldo makes the relationship between them into the relationship of the school owner with his employees. The principal stiffened a little. After all Aldo is the grandson of the foundation owner and the main heir.

"Don't do anything. I'll talk to him. The Clara Scholarship requires achievements from the OSIS membership so that other shareholders do not protest."

"For that matter, Steven just paid it off until graduation."

Seeing Aldo's shock, the headmaster let out a heavy sigh. He was just as surprised as Aldo. Although it does not rule out the possibility of Steven getting money from his mother.

"How much royalty does the school pay for its Olympic success?"

"Not much, even just to pay off the tuition for one semester."

"Did his mother know? there was no way that fast he could negotiate with his mother for money matters. He had to pay at least 400 million more because Clara was still 11th grade."

The principal had no answer. He had also thought about this since. Bobby didn't even give him any answers as he asked earlier.

"Where can you track the money?"

"He had been living with his rich mother, as well as his old school accomplishments. I don't think that kind of money is the amount he can't collect from his pocket money" the principal replied calmly.

Aldo nodded once and turned around. Get out of that room. Even though it made sense, he just didn't take it for granted. He still suspects Steven. However, he did not accept Clara being mastered just like that after all this time he tried to get it.

His feet stepped towards the OSIS room. Make sure Clara's stuff is still there. On the way he meets Rafael. Stop and stare at Rafael with an unusual highlight. Rafael smiled, relaxed, knowing that Aldo was angry with him.

"I didn't know that you've been friends for profit. Do you think your father will forever sit safe?"

The smile on his face disappeared. Aldo just posed a threat. To be honest, he was a little surprised. The four of them were often together only at school. At home, you will be busy with your own business. Even so, all this time they had never been in the slightest trouble.

"I don't know which part offended you. But how could you threaten me that way?"

"Because of that .. be careful with your steps. We've been friends for a long time but your loyalty seems to have moved on."

Aldo patted his shoulder once before leaving him. Rafael sighed, turning to look at that back.

"I hope he's not too far away" he murmured softly.

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Clara is with Steven in the OSIS room. The children of OSIS of course already know the news he came out. The rumors spread quickly. It's just that the matter of him not being a scholarship boy anymore is still a secret.

Obviously the whole handsome OSIS kid doesn't accept. Clara was very diligent and deft. All this time a lot of help when other friends are defeated. No one can replace the current OSIS chairman when he is absent other than him.

"Why is your face like that, I can still help if you need__" Clara stopped her words when the door was hit hard.

Aldo glanced at the box containing Clara's goods with dislike before staring at the owner full of anger.

He stepped closer, staring at the eyeballs of the girl he had always loved so sharply. Now he feels completely stolen and negligent. So that tampa realized late to act.

"Don't go out" said Aldo, his breath hunting but he was still trying to calm down.

"Sir Al .. I'm happy to be part of OSIS. You guys are so nice. We are still in the same school. I can help out here once in a while."

Aldo glanced sharply at Steven who seemed to be casually sitting on his desk. He watched them quietly.

"Well, thanks for the cooperation so far, friends. Sorry if you've been bothering a lot."

Clara lifted the box of her not-so-heavy things. It was uncomfortable with the atmosphere there. Steven casually stepped wide and took the box in his hand. Walking ahead of him seemed to ignore Aldo who looked at him hatefully.

"Like a buffalo stabbed in the nose? What does this kid do until you look stupid? where is the Clara I know so well? is it just this cheap?"

Hearing that last sentence Steven stopped. Likewise with Clara who looked stunned on the spot. He can't even answer. This is the first time Aldo has said rudely and even humbled him. Not just Clara, everyone there looked surprised.

Steven put the box in his hand with the origin. Walking past the silent Clara with teary eyes. All the kids there don't even dare to just move.

"So ... finally the grandson of the honorable owner of the foundation showed his true face. I've been wondering which one you've been looking at." Steven said after he stood a step ahead of Aldo.

The two throw sharp glances at each other. Some children passing by realized the debate inside the OSIS room stopped. They peeked through the open windows and doors. Clara and the members of the OSIS are still in place.

"No matter you're the school mascot. I can kick you easily. Stop acting so big and realize your position here. As long as I give you time, just leave quietly. Otherwise, don't blame me your name will end up being a petty criminal."

Steven smiled, he knew what Aldo was trying to do. Threatening him with false information. Steven must have been investigating who Aldo's informant was. What he knew, Jun had already investigated it.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Steven turned around, raising an eyebrow as his panicked-looking friends went inside followed by Aldo's friends.

"Hmm ... we heard the fights. hehehe..it looks like they were overkill." said Fajar scratching his neck awkwardly.

Bobby, Teddy and Sam seemed to have calmed down. Same with Bobbi and Rafael. The two seemed to be still worried, especially when he saw Aldo and Steven.

"Please stop the debate. Your grandfather is here" said Rafael, staring at Aldo.

Steven chuckled, a clear mocking look he gave to Aldo. Pull Clara's hand away from there after first picking up the box and forcing Sam to take it. Aldo was obviously surprised until he ignored Steven's taunts. His grandfather did not usually go to school. He quickly got out.

.

"Why?"

Clara raised her face that had lowered earlier. Steven clearly knew what caused Clara's face to look sad.

"Sister Aldo will hate me."

"Then?"

Clara looked up, looking at the sharp hazel with a begging face.

"He was I considered my brother. He's been looking after me at school."

Steven was speechless, his eyes glancing momentarily at Sam who was standing next to the pole. Sam gave the texture silence and listened. Unfortunately, that opinion disagrees with him.

"He's good to you because he likes you." Clara shook her head, she looked down again.

Steven is confused. He turns to ask Bob and Ted for advice who are standing on his left side. Seeing the frustrated face of his friend, Teddy chuckled in a voice. Makes Bobby pat his head in an upset.

'Just be quiet and listen'

Bobby said it in a voice. Only his lips moved. Steven's getting pissed. Where can he be silent. She didn't like Clara thinking of other men. Just be right.

"Sir Al was just disappointed and angry. I owe him a lot of good. I'm sorry for this Steve. Let me stay friends with him."

Steven with all his possessiveness and high selfishness of course refused hard. But his face was just flat. Clara looked up again, asking for an answer.

"If I refuse?"

Clara seemed hesitant to respond to Steven being harsh. He bit his lips with a huff before replying.

"I'm .. I'm going to stay friends with him" he said.

"So prefer her, do you?"

All three of his friends already seemed frustrated by Steven's selfish nature at anything. Wanted to interrupt but was scared too.

"It's not about choosing him or you, Steve! I__"

Clara stopped the conversation. Suddenly the headmaster appears with several teachers and a person Clara recognizes as Aldo's grandfather.

Clara went to the side beside Sam. Steven turned around and greeted the headmaster's bright smile. The group stood before him. Steven nodded his head with his shoulders slightly down giving a respectful greeting.

"This is a student named Steven. We have completed his citizenship status. Next month he can join the Olympics in Germany__"

"Sorry principal, I think I haven't agreed to it."

Everyone there is tight. How Steven bravely interrupted the principal in front of the foundation owner. But unlike Steven's friends, they stiffen more because Steven is seen holding back his anger. Because the school changed its citizenship status.

Grandpa Aldo smiled as he extended his hand. "I'm Bayu, the founder of this foundation. It's honorable that you chose our school, Mr. Kim."

Steven's cold face stiffened for a moment. Only a few people will call his family name. Steven might be a teenager, but this old man in front of him made him laugh in a voice.

"I can't seem to look down on you, Mr. Bayu."

Steven grabbed the old hand and replied to it with a trivial smile. His three friends looked wary despite not understanding. In contrast to the principal and staff of the teacher who looked apprehensive with Steven's attitude.

The handshake was released. Bayu turned to the right where Clara was standing stiffly. He smiled slightly before looking at Steven again.

"Can we eat together another time?" Steven pulled a small smile, nodding once.

"It doesn't matter, you decide the place" he replied.

Steven turned around. Grab Clara's wrist and get out of there. Clara bowed to ask permission from all the adults there in haste as she was forcibly withdrawn.

Bayu's smile was still imprinted on his lips while staring at the wide back of teenager Steven. A hidden meaningful smile.

"Make sure he stays here until graduation. Do whatever you want."

"Okay sir" replied the headmaster quickly.

Even though all the teachers looked confused. They only suspect the attitude of the owner of such a foundation because Steven perfected the name of the school. So that he appreciated it and did not mind the child's disrespectful attitude. Unlike the headmaster who seemed to suspect something. He knows Aldo's grandfather well. Dozens of years of service to him. It is not at all suave with people who are under it even though it is just pretending.

Not far from there, Aldo and Raphael stood observing. Of course both of them were surprised by Aldo's grandfather's attitude. Even Rafael, who has always liked Steven, is more afraid than ever.

"I give you a suggestion, brother! don't make Steven angry. Your grandfather loved it so much."

Aldo clenched his hands until his nails turned white. Jaw hardens. Rafael looked at him for a moment and sighed.

"I said that because I was worried you'd go too far. We're still in school, we should go to college. It's still long to get the full power of your family. But Steven ... the kid was suspicious from the start. He's full of secrets and genius. Genius is more terrifying than the owner of power. We don't know what he has done or will do. I'm sure, if he wanted to, he'd already earned his professorship long ago, seeing records of accomplishments and rumors going around."

"Rumors?" sahut Aldo, his face has softened.

"You don't know? aren't you investigating him?"

"Yes,"

Rafael chuckled with a sour face.

"You're just figuring out his ugliness, huh?" Rafael clucked before continuing, "Steven is very popular among Singaporean intellectuals and all renowned universities abroad. I got this information a month ago. Although there are forces that suppress the spread of information, of course, there is little that leaks and becomes a rumor. Steven wanted a lot of universities even Harvard classmates. You know why he never wanted an IQ test? the rumor was because he did not want many parties to know how genius he was and instead would take advantage of him. Judging from his nature, Steven did not like much attention from people. He likes that secretly but acts."

Both silent. Aldo has been focused on bringing him down. Not finding out any other facts about his achievements. Now he decided to find another way to take Clara back. He will never be willing to lose. Especially the thought of marrying a woman he does not love later.

Thoughts of immature labile teenagers, Aldo is like any other teenager. High emotions and egoism. Aside from his status, it was his grandfather's strong influence that made him have such a personality.