SENSITIVE LOVE

34

Clara sits in the library, reading books is her new activity and hobby after no longer being an OSIS caretaker. Aldo often persuaded him to return but he refused. Not because he didn't want to, but he remembered Steven didn't like him. Since breaking up, Clara has only done things that were allowed by her. Even when Aldo tried to approach and invite him to do something together, he would reflexively remember his ex and immediately refuse.

Clara sometimes cursed herself like that. He made the decision but he himself felt sorry. He was afraid of Steven, but the hatred that used to be present because Steven was the reason why his father had a heart attack, now just vanished.

Her father asks her to stay away from Steven for thinking Clara is a wild girl because of her influence. Steven was great at s

Singapore and their culture are very different from Indonesia. Steven treated Clara as his rightful possession, so his father who at first liked Steven turned to hate her. In addition, the influence of her mother and stepbrother put Clara in a more difficult position.

Deciding back, Clara left the library. In the middle of the journey Clara paused for a moment, at the end of the corridor towards her class, she saw Jaka walking opposite to her. Clara shifted her steps aside before continuing her steps. Reflek stayed away from the child who had kidnapped him.

"How are you?"

Both are stopped when they cross paths. Turn around facing each other within three steps. Jaka smiles kindly, a smile that looks more frightening than the smile he displayed when he was kidnapped. It was like there was an evil highlight adorning his every gaze.

"Well, it's better not to talk to me." replied Clara firmly.

Jaka did not reply, he only widened his smile even more. A smile as different and unusual as most people. Clara, who was getting more agitated, chose to leave. Avoiding the child is much better than dealing with it. Clara doesn't know what's in her brain.

From the other direction, the name Clara was called. Clara turned her head and found their counseling teacher standing not far from the corridor. Stand under a small tree near a pole. Clara paused, frowning in confusion over the teacher's needs.

"Can we talk in my room?" ask Mr. Teguh when he was in front of him.

Clara nodded, then followed Teguh sir who first stepped. Leaving the corridor that contained only the two of them. The other children have already entered their classes.

Arriving inside the counselling room, Clara was welcome to sit down. They are limited to long tables. Mr. Teguh gave him a file containing Jaka's biodata. Presenting a questionable highlight on that beautiful face.

"Why did you give me this?"

"Steven was right, most likely the boy was a psychopath. I've heard stories from Rafael about what he did to you. When I investigated this child, I was helped by Rafael. The problem is Clara, of all her attitudes. Observing you secretly even after the abduction is not natural. It's like he's putting you on his obsession." Pak steadfastly turned out to do Steven's advice to investigate Jaka. Every day he observes Jaka and the way he interacts with others, the way he stares and the way he overcomes anger when he is bullied by other students. Even Mr. Teguh checked the CCTV.

"Ap...what do you mean?" Clara was clearly terrified.

"The obsession of a psychopath is not far from torture and the worst possibility is murder. I have not found any history of criminal involvement. It could be that you'll be her first precious victim, but hopefully I'm wrong."

Clara stood up suddenly. Get out immediately, excuse me. Not wanting to care about what his teacher said but Jaka's behavior just now made him even more afraid. The word murder swirled in his head.

Clara looked far away at Sam who seemed to have just returned from the bathroom. Clara quickly approached him for help, but suddenly he was hit by reality. That Sam might have hated him after the decision he made. Sam's Steven's best friend, of course he knows about the breakdown of their relationship. That's why the three people seemed indifferent when they saw him. It did not even react to anything when Aldo was clearly approaching him every time.

"Claras? is the counseling done?"

Clara gasped when her shoulder was touched, the culprit was Sinta. Fellow OSIS first.

"You just got in?"

"Hm! I have an OSIS meeting. It was passed by Mr. Teguh who was looking for you. Said there was a counseling appointment."

Clara just nodded. I don't want to prolong the story.

"You got a problem, huh?" ask Sinta to worry.

Clara immediately shook her head, "I'm fine, I'm just confused about my talent where the consul eats," Clara ended her reasoning with a slight oddity. Sinta certainly did not immediately believe because Clara ever wanted to be a tour guide. He just didn't want to ask more. Appreciate the wishes of his friend.

After school, Sam, Teddy and Bobby head straight to the restaurant. I want to eat before I go home and discuss. The apartment is not a safe and comfortable place at this time because of Luna.

"Where do you think Steven is going?" Sam started while waiting for the food to come.

"Jun and the Arnold were invisible, too" Ted added.

"Yuno must know something, ask him later." Bobby's playing a game on his phone. They didn't know that Yuno was also with Steven at the moment.

"I feel like Steven always has a secret alone, he doesn't want to share any difficulties with us."

Sam and Ted stared at Bobby who was still looking down at the screen of his phone.

"Don't think like that. There's been a lot of progress since he's been here. He tells us big things about even taking us to his house. Back when he had the same business Arnold he always left us, never wanted to tell me what he did with Arnold." defended Sam firmly.

Teddy nodded in confirming. Bob glanced at them briefly before looking back at the phone. Come nod too.

"I think he just wants to keep us out of trouble. Steven always does that, right? he treats us like his brothers. Can't know much and he's the one who always put up when we have problems. Every time I make him hard at school I always feel guilty."

"Then why do you keep repeating it!" Sam clapped Teddy's head in a fit of rage. Of them all Teddy is indeed the number one culprit.

They chuckled, actually they just missed Steven hanging out with them. But he was always busy because of his company.

"Steven's childhood was already miserable because of his parents' divorce. An only child and he started a business from youth. I'm sure he started it from junior high school. His company is growing at a rapid pace that .. he really sacrificed his teenage years to build his future."

"I miss mommy and daddy" said Sam after listening to Bobby.

"Me too" said Teddy.

Bobby chuckled softly, he also naturally missed their parents. It's just that he's not as close as Ted and Sam are to his parents. Bobby's parents tend to be indifferent and prefer work. Even though he was the last child, he was not treated special.

After the food came, the conversation just stopped. They enjoy food even though they talk occasionally.

Meanwhile, Steven had just set foot in front of the lobby of a fancy restaurant in America. They do have an appointment this afternoon with the CEO of the company who will be invited to work together.

When they met there was no nervous look at all even though Steven was still a dozen years old. The people they meet are the ones who own the business empires all over the world. His name is included in the top 5 richest people in the world today.

How did Steven manage to get him to meet in the middle of his busy life? that's what everyone questions, including Steven himself. Because it's like a teakpot to him. Steven just sent an offer to his company. The file was even sent by e-mail because Steven was still in Indonesia.

"What a surprise to me, you want to see me sir" Steven said politely in English.

"There are no surprises in business, Steven. All are judged by the opportunities that make money."

Steven smiled at the man before him. Steven wouldn't even be surprised that his identity had already been pocketed by him. This guy, called Aston. 43 Years old. Famous for his unique personality. He is quite eccentric in making decisions and does not hesitate to drop opponents in public. He is not the type to keep his prestige and good name. No matter what people judge, he does as he pleases.

"It's the best wine here, but it looks like you're a good kid who's staying away from alcohol. Have you never had a drink?"

Steven glanced at the Wine then nodded his head under the weight, he did not deny. He was only silent as Aston drank it up.

"I've heard since Elementary School you refused to do an IQ test. Can I know your reason?"

"Sir, I never talk about personal matters when doing business. But if you are very curious..is there an exchange?"

Aston smiled at Steven's bravery. He snapped his finger and his secretary placed a file in front of Steven.

Steven read it as if he touched the paper. Quite surprised but not showing any expression. Makes Aston seem more interested.

It was a cooperation agreement signed by Aston itself. Steven doesn't want to be rash, he knows cooperation doesn't matter to Aston as long as he gets what he really wants. That was her.

"You're interested in the contents of my head, Mr Aston?" steven asked flatly, "What do you want to know?" continued. Ignoring the agreement in front of him. Aston was not surprised when Steven knew quickly what his main goal was. He already has such faith

"You're a really rare diamond. I have seen and encountered many people with high intelligence. Even the ones with the highest IQs at the moment."

"You're making them research materials or what?" ask Steven straightforwardly.

"All right, I'll tell you at our next meeting. You can take that deal and decide on it at the next meeting at the place I've prepared."

Aston got up and left Steven just like that. Yuno who had been standing behind him immediately sat down beside him. Reading the agreement letter and looking at Steven who looked annoyed.

"Sir..."

"I don't know what his purpose is to want me, but there's one thing that makes me look at myself to him."

"It's not clear, sir. He wants you as an experiment. This letter of agreement is just a trick. He can give you money but once you're in his grasp he'll take more."

Steven was silent, he didn't feel that way. That's not what Aston wanted. Steven knows his personality and way of thinking. Aston has ambitions but not what Yuno said.

"Let's go back home, we just have to wait until nightfall. He'll send the meeting place next."

"You sure? you're not worried?" ask Yuno. Get up and follow Steven out of the private room at the restaurant.

Steven did not answer. He was silent and dissolved in his mind. Even up to the house, Steven just kept quiet and continued to go into his room. There was only him and some of the guards he had brought. There's no waitress because Steven doesn't live there.

Just as he enters his room, Steven gets a phone call from an unknown number. Personal number indicating from the United States.

"Hello,"

"I'll send someone to pick you up in the morning. We'll meet at one of my favorite places."

"I'm honored that you've reached out directly to your personal number, Mr. Aston," Steven replied.

"We'll do it often in the future, don't hesitate."

The connection was cut off unilaterally. Steven felt a strange stir every time he spoke to her. Like we find the right person to play. There is no awkwardness and fear. He only felt he had understood an old friend. That's why he's adding to his vigilance.

Elsewhere, in the country he was leaving. Clara is not doing well when she learns that her father is relapsing again. The cause is his stepmother who filed for divorce with his father yesterday.

It was triggered by the decision of the father who mortgaged their house to pay money to Steven. His father is unable to work anymore at this time and their only income is currently only from a small shop that has been managed by his stepmother.

There was a quarrel and his mother showed her true nature. Spouse his father for not using his son to get money from the rich. His mother thought that Steven would not hesitate to give them money to build a bigger business. But his father, with all his pride, would not sell his own daughter for money.

Clara was crying, her father didn't want to go to the hospital. They only live together. His father had no close relatives, all were outside the area and they were not close enough to each other in family relations. Clara was confused, she could only cry beside her father.

Two people look at each other in a car under a tree in front of Clara's house. The car was always there at certain times when anyone realized. Those are Steven's men. Monitor Clara's condition and protect her from afar. They even intercepted every conversation inside the house to get all the information.

"We have to report this to bang Willi first or directly to the big master?" ask one of them.

"We tell Will, I don't dare call when you're in America again. Bang Willi has given you the command not to disturb you if it is not important."

"But Jun told me that Clara was important to you."

They are still teenagers who drop out of school but have above average intelligence in the field of computers. They are from the same SMK. In DO for doing delinquency beyond limits.

Finally they decided to send all the information to Willi alone. After that Willi who forwarded to Steven through a chat message.

Steven who knew that cursed hard. He immediately contacted Sam and ordered him to meet Clara at his home.

Because of this, Clara is currently confused by the arrival of three friends Steven who was standing at the door of his house.

"Why are you here?" ask Clara.

They could see Clara's eyes and face. It seemed like he was still questioning before opening the door.

"Bring your father now before it's too late, why don't you call us!" sam said and went in. Excuse me.

The others catch up with Sam and find Clara's father lying weakly and clutching her chest. Together they carried him to the car. The bewildered Clara simply followed them in makeshift home clothes. The day was getting late and the air was getting colder. Sam drives his car at high speed.

Arriving at the ER, doctors and nurses attempted first aid. Installing breathing apparatus and medical measures. Clara's father was unconscious when she arrived at the hospital.

Clara did not stop crying. He felt stupid to just cry and not be quick to take his father to the hospital. He was confused because he had no money. His mind was stifled and it was only crying that he could do.

In just 15 minutes, his father was declared dead. That's when Clara felt her world was over. His only focus left him. She was crying so much. Regret possessed her very strongly. Make it tight will pain a lot.

Teddy held up the phone to his ear. He called Steven. Telling Clara the state and what happened to her in a voice was quite subtle. Teddy knew this news would disrupt Steven's work, but keeping it a secret would infuriate his best friend.

Clara still hiccups in her voice. His weak body just sat on the hospital floor beside the bed where his father's body lay. Bobby's taking care of the hospital and Teddy's taking care of the body. Sam who accompanied Clara, pulled his hand to stand up. Put it on the bench.

.

"You're going back, sir?"

"We'll see Aston tomorrow."

Yuno looked at Steven in surprise. All this time he thought Steven put Clara first in everything. But when the saddest moment for him Steven did not even meet him. Is the master still angry? that's what he thinks.

"Sir, Miss Clara may need you..."

"Aston will be dangerous if we leave this time. I have no choice!"

Yuno looked at Steven's back as the master stared out the window. He instead wants Steven not to continue with anything related to Aston. Because Yuno was afraid that Aston's goal could jeopardize the safety of his master.