SENSITIVE LOVE

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That night Clara was completely absent. I don't know how many Lusi called and sent him a message. Until Jun finally answered his phone, he stopped contacting Clara.

Steven didn't come home that night. He stayed at the hotel. Somehow Steven didn't have the courage to face Clara at this moment. When he woke up, Jun and Renjun were already standing next to him.

"You've woken up, sir? your clothes are already there, I'll order breakfast for you" Renjun said, then passed from there.

Steven pulled out the blanket and lowered his leg. He sat on the edge of the bed after finding his consciousness. Looking back at Jun who was standing before him, very much knew what purpose Jun came to be governed like this.

"Go, stay with Clara right now." get Steven.

He stood staggeringly, extremely chaotic and barely like the Steven Jun had known all along. Jun helps Steven who is about to go to the bathroom. It's like it's gonna puke. The effects of his drunkenness have not disappeared.

"What time do you sleep? you are a very messy sir," Jun said.

Steven chuckled, "Your manners are gone. But I'd rather you be like this. It's not as stiff as it used to be." Steven replied after spewing out his guts.

She washed her face, then walked into the shower room. Jun sighed then came out. Reunion was back standing there.

"What time did he sleep last night?" ask Jun.

"I don't know, I was asleep while you were drinking. He's so fucked up and keeps calling Miss's name."

Jun was silent, he sat on the side of the bed. Folding his hands on his chest and paying attention to the state of the hotel room that was very messy. Run just tidied up Steven's clothes, the rest he just let it go.

Not long after Steven came out in his bathrobe. Jun immediately took over the small towel around his neck and helped Steven dry his hair. Steven sat on the side of the bed. Renjun gave her clothes. Once enough was felt, the two went out to the living room.

Steven looks better and fresher. He walked over to the dinner table and started having breakfast with interest. Just a little bit, then he took his phone and wallet, about to go to the office.

"Sir, aren't you going home?" june asked, making her steps stop.

Steven turned around, staring at Jun flatly. "you reckon? You think I can see his face right now." it's cold. He came out and hurriedly followed him.

Jun doesn't have any arguments for Steven's reasons, he quite understands Steven's current position. Just decided to go back to the Missions. Prepare to face Clara who may now know the news.

Meanwhile, Clara who just finished taking a shower checks her phone. Smiling at the number of message notifications from Lusi. Also some notifications from the news portal on its homepage. As usual Clara would just peek at the title. If it's interesting he'll read it, but otherwise he'll just miss it.

The problem is that some of the news portals are writing articles with almost the same title. With an uneasy thumping heart he moved his finger. Steven and Violet's photo that first appeared under the title. Clara immediately slipped, but she kept moving her finger to slide the screen down.

Clara read it quickly, confirming the truth. After that, he dropped his phone. Run to Steven's room and open it. He wanted an explanation, but all he got was emptiness. Steven's room was the same as yesterday, empty and cold.

"You... You don't come home anymore?" lirih Clara, her tears began to fall.

Clara sat on the carpet floor. Condemn his decision to take Steven back. His fear is going to happen, Steven will leave him. A bored Steven would throw it away. That's what's inside his head right now.

Jun who had just arrived walked quickly to the dining table, but did not find Clara there. "Miss hasn't come down yet, this is longer than usual, we're quite worried especially with the news about Mister" said the butler who used to serve Clara.

Jun ran to the elevator, impatiently pressing down on it quickly. Upon his arrival, he ran into Clara's room, but she wasn't there. Jun opens his bathroom, but nil. Clara is not there either.

Jun went to Steven's room, sure enough. Clara was still there, sitting leaning against the bed with an empty look.

"Clara... Why sit down?" june asked, he looked as calm as he could.

Clara was silent as Jun helped her up and sat her on the bed. "Please say something." he asked, his heart throbbed in pain when he saw the puffy eyes again shed tears.

"He finally dumped me. The thing I was afraid of finally happened." Clara's voice raspy at the end.

Jun pulled her into his arms. Hugged him tightly in silence. Just stroking Clara's head that was getting sobbing in her chest.

"I'm leaving, I don't want to be here anymore Jun! I have to go, right?" said Clara.

Clara broke away and went to her room. Wanting to pack his goods but the consciousness hit him so hard. He laughed when he realized he had nothing in this house. Everything belongs to Steven, everything uses Steven's money.

Jun who was standing in the doorway was still silent. He doesn't know what to say. Steven forbade her from telling the truth. Right now, not only was he hurting from seeing the broken Clara, but he was also heartbroken when he saw Steven's state this morning. Both feel the same pain. Jun could only be a spectator. Can't do anything.

"Clara .. come down. You have to have breakfast."

"Where's Steven?" clara asked back, ignoring the call. "Say? is she living in Violet's house now?" tanyanya turned around. Staring at Jun sharply. He wiped his tears violently.

"Take me to him, I want him to give me my passport. I want to go home."

"Sorry, sir ordered you to stay in college and stay here" Jun replied.

Clara laughed softly, "Stay here? why is he so selfish! you think I still have a face for college. They'll insult me more as Steven's mistress. Say I'm shameless!" angry Clara.

"Sorry Clara, but try to think clearly. Master loves you, he does anything to protect you. So there's no way she's leaving you." Jun persuaded.

"Love? what love! there is no love when he chooses another woman! I just dumped Jun! that's why I have to get out! at least..." Clara lowered her head, "At least I have to maintain my own pride before being chased out."

"That's not going to happen" Jun said quickly.

Clara raised her head quickly. "Then what? he'll still make me one of his collections?" clara's anger is ignited.

"Nobody said that, Clar. Master won't make you second, trust me."

"Then what? he made me first then Violet second? don't joke Jun! see facts!" snapped Clara.

"Get out, I want to be alone."

Jun couldn't do anything. So he obeyed Clara and came out. Closing the door but not leaving. He stayed there, standing like a fool.

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With no choice, Clara is forced to go to college and live her days as if nothing has happened. The moments in Clara's campus became more quiet. He only had to put on a wall face and thicken his face as the entire child looked at him contemptuously.

Luci remains his only friend, Tomas several times asking him to talk but he just ignored him. Tomas actually shows that he just wants to be friends, he likes Clara but knows he can't be closer except as a friend. Unfortunately Clara was much changed, she became even more reserved than before. Even Luci was so frustrated when they were together, he would just end up talking to himself.

It's been the seventh day since Steven didn't come home. Clara never asked anything about herself. Clara just does whatever Jun says like a robot. Eat when it's time to eat, take a bath when it's time to shower, and sleep when it's time to sleep. Clara never saw her phone again. The flat object was just neatly stored in his bag.

Every night, like this. Clara would read books until her eyes were sleepy in the library. He'll just fall asleep there. Then Jun will move it. He also lost weight due to eating little and heavy stress. The entire inhabitants of the mansion felt the sad atmosphere that Clara brought. Those who have served Clara know her personality so well that they are saddened to find out what happened.

Jun was carrying a tray of warm cakes and tea towards the library when he stopped due to Steven's presence. Jun had no idea when Steven had been there, but he was grateful that his master had come home.

"You're finally home."

"Where is he?" ask Steven directly.

"Library."

So Steven didn't say anything more, he just passed away leaving Jun looking at his departure with a hard-to-read look. Jun was angry actually, but he also felt pity. Jun decided to put the cake and tea back into the kitchen. He's following Steven to the library.

Clara didn't see who was coming. He put one book down and took another. "Jun, can you get me that one?" he asked when the book he wanted was too high.

A hand reached for the book, but from the scent of her perfume, Clara knew it wasn't Jun. He immediately turned around and looked up, his heart instantly racing. Steven stood before him with a glow of longing. Unfortunately Clara who was already disappointed and angry did not care about it. He shifted a little and then just left. Ignoring the pounding of longing that continues to accumulate in his heart.

Steven stared at the book in his hand, put it down origin then caught up with Clara. Holding her arm and making Clara face him.

"I know you're angry, I want to apologize. I don't know where to explain. I'm really sorry, it's not my wish. L'm... "

Clara let go of the grip, she lifted her head then smiled stiffly. It looks so sad to anyone who sees it. Because the look in his eyes was very sad but his lips were smiling.

"Congratulations! that's all I can say." Clara turned around, about to step away but something came to her mind. He turned back to look at the face that was currently so heartacheful. "I forgot where I came from. I was lulled for a moment. I also forgot your middle name is forger. But... What's the point of you keeping me here? If you still have a heart, even a little bit of pity, it's not excessive when I ask you to let me go back to where I came from?"

Steven was silent, his heart ached as Clara said those words. She feels so useless when the woman she loves has to feel all this. He doesn't make Clara happy, being by her side only to keep her disappointed and disappointed again. That made Steven angry at himself.

Clara pulled the corner of her lips slightly, "Can't it? I forgot I was nobody who could make a request" Clara said, mocking herself. Then he walked quickly leaving Steven still glued to his place. Passing Jun who was standing in the doorway.

Jun looked at Steven who was still silent. As if knowing what his master was thinking, he opened his voice.

"You think Miss will cry and ask for an explanation?" Steven looked at her but did not comment, so he chose to continue his words. "Clara becomes more passive and uncaring. The pain makes them more apathetic. Aren't you thinking of giving him some space, sir? he needs to decide for his own life."

Steven walked up to Jun and grabbed his collar. Staring at him giddy with emotions ready to explode.

"Don't lure me Jun! This is not your capacity to manage me!"

"Of course, but do you remember that I came back more because of Clara? I could have taken him away by now. That's so easy you know?"

Steven further strengthened his grip, "I'll kill you if I dare to take him away!"

Jun smiled cynically. "I'm not afraid, I support all of Clara's decisions. Let me remind you, the purpose of my life is Clara, sir! Death is not a scary thing for me."

"June!" steven snapped, then hit him until Jun fell to the floor.

Steven took a breath, easing his emotions. Then looked back at Jun who was already back on his feet with blood flowing from the corner of his broken lips.

"Stop provoking me. There's nothing I can do now. You know that's not my wish."

"But you can find a better solution, do you know that during the week Miss is like an undead?" june was angry with frustration. "Why are you being stupid? where did that genius brain go? Why don't you take advantage of Violet's love to strike back at her? She's just a woman who's obsessed with you and uses her father and your company. Just use that as a trick. Get that data back then the agreement can you cancel anytime you bother to get involved in a conspiracy that Aston made!"

"I've tried it Jun, he's pretty sneaky. He actually inherited his father's brain. I've been using every means to get that data back, but look what he did? he sent more men to attack Clara behind me."

"So the last assault was because he was mad at you?"

"Yes, that's why there's no more assault this week, because I'm just following him obediently. I'm just waiting for an opportunity, also the best way to know where they're keeping it."

Jun was silent for a moment, "Then what about Aston and his research?"

"I'm just stalling. Violet is being treated and to date they have not succeeded. The situation is getting lower. If he dies in research, it'll be another path for me."

"Other streets?" Jun frowned confusedly.

Steven didn't answer, he just grinned. Jun looked at Steven's back who was away from him. Wondering what strategy his master was devising. He just hopes Steven quickly finds a solution so Clara doesn't have long to endure the pain.

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Steven returned home but things did not improve between them. Clara just kept ignoring him. Assume there is no. Clara was cold to anyone. I ran out of ideas to ask her to joke.

The scorn on Clara had already begun to diminish. Presumably they were just bored because Clara had never responded to him. They also can't bully her blatantly because Jun has always protected her. So they only dare to go through the verbal behind his back.

Steven himself was much colder. The deteriorating Violet makes West threaten her again. Aston said it would not provide the cell therapy they found on Violet if Steven did not work well together. Aston knows Steven's just procrastinating. The man was clearly aware Steven had found his way but hesitated because of the drop of kindness he still had in his heart.