SENSITIVE LOVE

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Clara has not been to school for 3 days. Everyone knew his father was in the hospital. The school also granted him relief. Aldo visits Clara every day. Produces a tense atmosphere every time Steven is there too. Clara ignored them, after her father was admitted to the hospital room with strict care from doctors. He was focused on his father. His father could not speak even though he was conscious. But Clara could see a disappointed look every time the father looked at her.

How Clara's heart does not hurt when her existence is not considered. His father preferred to respond to his half-sisters. Clara doesn't know what to do. He was confused on how to explain it. Steven's arrival often only adds to his murky relationship with his father.

This morning, on the third day of treatment. His father was able to make a sound even though it was just a whisper or a very slow sound. But his attitude has not changed at all. Clara sat in a chair in front of the room. A sad voice clearly flashed on his face. In three days he had no appetite. Steven's waiter used to bring him a change of clothes. Take care of her eating needs. Her stepmother and stepbrother always looked at her cynically and enviously whenever she was treated like a princess. Clara has repeatedly rejected it but Steven's orders are the main problem. No one dared to break it.

"What's outside? had breakfast?"

Clara just shut up. Who has a voice. Steven sat next to her. Shut up as usual when Clara doesn't want to talk. Yes, this is the current state of their relationship. It feels so foreign and bland.

For Steven it doesn't matter if Clara's origin is still within his reach. He understands Clara's condition is not okay.

"We'll just end it."

Steven knows where the word is going. Choose not to answer. Ignoring as if you heard nothing.

Clara looked at him, "My dad had a heart attack because he knew I was out of the dorm, if he knew I was staying at your house..." Clara stopped as Steven looked back at her.

"I'll explain it when your father improves" Steven said.

"When are you not selfish? can you respect my decision?"

Quite a long silence. Steven broke off their eye contact and sighed softly.

"We'll talk about this next time. I have to go."

Steven was just looking for an excuse. Clara knows this is just a way to keep them in a relationship. It wasn't that Clara didn't like him anymore, but that Clara somehow had feelings of resentment towards Steven and herself. If Steven hadn't forced him out and by then he could've turned him down hard, his father wouldn't have been like this. Such things were always revolving around in his mind.

A week after being treated, his father was able to return home. Clara has also started school again. This time he's not in Steven's dorm or house. He went and came home from his parents. Steven hasn't seen him since the last hospital talk. There was only a waiter delivering some of his clothes and goods. Even Jun was no longer looking after her. Jun replaced the two who continued to follow him.

At school, Steven was invisible, too. Third graders enter the exam stage after the exam. Not a difficult thing for Steven just that he was lately busy with his company that began to be inaugurated in America. Therefore, he is also often absent if he is not in the exam.

This, of course, brings more suspicion from the father. It's just that Steven always reasoned to study at Sam's house for the final exam.

Clara's in the office with Aldo. Since Steven was often absent, Clara also stayed away from her friends. Sam and the others didn't bother as long as there was no order from Steven. Even her friends thought they had broken up.

"Your father is better?"

Clara nodded slowly. Aldo looked at her softly. Since her father entered the hospital and her relationship was troubled, she was indeed more moody and silent.

"You want to move again? I'll take care of everything."

"No need sister, father told me to leave the house" Clara put down her spoon and drank. "I am first brother" he said, rising up.

His steps came to a halt just a few steps in front of the cafeteria entrance when he saw Steven standing there. Stare at him in a disturbing silence. Clara was glued to her place, somehow the feeling of longing that had been buried had just been burning. But given his father's circumstances, he knew there was only a problem if he fell back on Steven.

With all the courage and determination that existed, Clara walked quickly and threw away her gaze. She was surprised that Steven didn't stop her. Clara laughed bitterly, she who yesterday chose to stay away from him why did she continue to feel tormented?

Aldo who saw their interaction smirked faintly, "Returning back to the way it was before was better" he murmured.

Steven approached his friends. Sitting next to Teddy, "You want a message?" ask Ted whose food is almost gone.

"No, by the way, it's my last day of school."

All her friends looked at her, exchanging glances before a girl boldly approached them.

"Why?" sam asked impatiently.

"It. that's sis..the head of the school me...call brother Steven.excuse me!"

After saying that, the girl ran away. Severe fear even difficult to catch your breath. How not, Steven's name is not a name known by a good predicate. The average school resident was afraid of him. Not to mention the number of fanatical fans who have been raving about it.

"Why is he looking for you?" ask Sam.

"It looks like Aldo's got in my way" Steven said as he stood up, "See you at the apartment" he continued before leaving.

"Would you like to go home?!" scream teddy.

"There's still a lesson after this, steve!" Bob gave a warning.

Where it might affect him, he doesn't need school anymore. School is just a formality and a place to play. But right now, it's time for him to stop. Take care of everything and start showing himself. His company's projects in America are experiencing difficulties. Yuno could not face those who were more powerful.

Arriving in the principal's room. There was already a principal with a stack of his work. Steven sat down tampa welcome. Giving a flat expression that seemed threatening.

"Aldo asked me to refuse your special request," the headmaster began.

"I don't have time to persuade that snot kid. You just finish it and tell his grandfather."

The headmaster was silent for a moment and nodded. He seemed to suffer greatly from the will of the children who possessed this power. It was very sad that even though he was the principal, he had absolutely no power.

"I've done it. His grandfather wanted you to stay here longer, instead" The principal waited for a moment but Steven just stared at him flatly, resulting in a discordant laugh from him. "It's a pity that the old man got you at the last moment. Before graduation, he wants you to take part in the international Olympics in Beijing next week. Besides ... Your name has been registered for a long time."

"The greedy old man wants to play with me?" hiss Steven. His eyes flashed a tremor of fear.

"Calm down, Steve .. It won't be long."

"Trying to raise the image and price of this school by my name is not a good option. I can destroy the name of this school as soon as I raise it. Tell him he makes me mad."

Steven came out slamming the door hard. Feeling angry because of how brave Aldo's grandfather wanted to expose his name carelessly. He did not want his name to be known internationally with the image of an outstanding student. It will only interfere with its creadability in the business world. Although he had previously been sticking up, but now he wants to emerge as the founder and sole owner of GGF group. Where this big company is growing rapidly. It is not a loss for him to have a good child image, but such a figure for Steven will look weak. He doesn't like to be seen that way.

Exiting the car park, Steven contacted Yuno while opening the car door. But before the call was received, Steven disconnected the call and re-saved his phone. Pulling the corner of his lips when he saw Arnold standing on the other side of his car. Came from nowhere.

"I thought you were going to see me right away, it took you a long time" Steven began in English.

"I need your help finishing him off. You have the strong army I need."

Steven gave a nod and told her to get into the car.

"You need power to fight it" Steven said. The car is out of the school gate.

"I just need trained people!"

Steven glanced from the corner of his eyes, understanding Arnold's unstoppable anger. His opponent is not the same person as he used to be. Somehow that person managed to be strong and gain power in a short time.

"He has the power to support him. You need to get into my company. Just your own people have it."

"You just want to use me too, you must have heard that when I decided to chase after you, I let go of my position in the gang, they are no longer mine." Of course Steven knows that.

"They'll probably be loyal to the money, just join me then you'll get what you need" Steven said, then he glanced at Arnold cynically. "You have no choice" he continued with a sneer on his lips.

"Suck!" ashen Arnold.

They finally entered Steven's home. Stop in front of the house and Jun was already waiting for them. Steven had already sent her a message to wait for them at home.

Get inside the house. Steven invited Arnold to enter his private room as well as the space that will later be used as a workspace.

"Precisely bleak you, I think after having a girlfriend will be a little cheerful." - Arnold ridiculed guilt, "Are you guys breaking up?" continued.

"You forgot who messed up my relationship?"

Steven answered her casually, but Arnold and Jun of course knew there was a sense of sadness in his voice.

"Sooner or later he'll also know, what's wrong sooner."

"Dumb as always" said Steven casually.

Both of them ended the discussion and moved on to something more serious. Steven sat on his seat of power while Jun stood by his side. Arnold was grieving before sitting in the chair right in front of Steven. Only the table limits them.

"Irios has another elder brother whose mother is quite influential. His brother is now the head of the largest party in Singapore. People connected to the government, not easy to overcome. So you need to hold a high office to fight him."

Jun gave a map and opened it on the table. Arnold picked it up and started reading it.

"That's my company I founded first there. It is currently still held by Yuno. We're just monitoring him from here. I'll put you in charge of the director. If you make a profit, at least up from last month, I will consider interfering in destroying Irios."

Arnold throws the file and throws the table strongly. Looking at Steven with a threat.

"You know I'm not going into business like you!" hissing sharp.

Jun looked alert even though his master was still relaxed

"Stop hiding and throw away your talent. Your sister or mother up there won't be happy."

"Suckers! Your rotten brain contains shit!" swear Arnold and get up to pull Steven's collar.

Jun moved quickly, sticking the gun right at his temple. Arnold hissed exasperatedly and let go of Steven, his face red withstanding anger.

"Sign the agreement and we'll start moving. When you start holding office, Jun will be right next to you."

Arnold glanced at Jun who had already saved back his weapon.

"Make sure that rotten bastard doesn't find me!"

"You're entering the same world, where maybe your father won't see you. It's just a matter of time. You can't keep running from your father..." Steven paused, "or do you want to start from your father's company?."

"Suckers! don't expect me to want to deal with that bastard who dumped us again!" sahut Arnold sharp. Yeah, something's going on in their family. The big madam position. Arnold's mother was driven away with contempt, taking him who was still in elementary school and his younger brother who was a toddler. From that moment on he took revenge on his father.

"Then it's done, tomorrow you can leave. Find your replacement Jun, make sure it's the best."

Steven went out and went to his room. He changed his clothes and walked to the artificial river in the back area of the house. Before undressing, he had Yuno come through a short message. While waiting he wanted to swim first. His mind was filled with Clara and he wanted to see her. Hugged her and held her just for her. Steven misses him, unfortunately if he pushers, Clara will only get more and more scared of him. Steven just needs to wait until Clara is older. Therefore right now he could only be patient and wait.