Sephia's Deceptions

Jealous

"Why should I? If you want, I'll find someone more deserving to be your manager, Lidya," Sarah said.

"No, I just want you to be my manager, Sarah. Wanna?" lidya.

Andre laughed out loud to hear Lidya's request. He strongly agreed, because then he would still be able to approach Lidya through Sarah.

Sarah swallowed her mouth rough. Between yes and no, he is now confused to decide. If he refuses, it would be very unfortunate because by becoming Lidya's manager then he will be able to influence him to stay away from or carry out his plans to change Alex's habits. But if he accepts, then his work and responsibilities will be even greater and certainly very heavy. But it is also a challenge for Sarah to be a manager in the middle of her adventure hobby. He wondered, would he be able to continue to be with Lidya and put aside his hobbies that were so ingrained for him?

"Think about it carefully, I will wait patiently for your answer" Lidya said with a smile.

Sarah rubbed her forehead which was suddenly wet from the sweat. "A very heavy job offer at the same time very challenging," he chirped with laughter by Andre.

"It's time you left your hobby for a brighter future, Sarah" Alex said.

"You're right. It is well worth considering, before deciding." Sarah looked at Lidya. "What if I refuse?"

Lidya poked her lips. "No problem, maybe I'll ask Alex to be your replacement candidate" Lidya replied quite calmly. He knew his words would affect Sarah enough.

Sure enough, upon hearing the name of Alex mentioned by Lidya, Sarah straightened her body and nodded steadily. "Okay, I agree to be your manager!" emphatically.

Lidya laughed and then got up from her seat and hugged Sarah. "Thank you Sarah, you saved me from Alex" she said.

"Don't be lebay!" grouchy Sarah. "You know my weakness, you also know that I won't let him be your manager, it can be broken later on."

Lidya and Andre laughed at the funny look on Sarah's face when they imagined Alex as Lidya's manager.

"That's not going to happen" Lidya said. "Okay, as a manager, please tell me what I should be doing from now on" Lidya continued, staring enthusiastically at Sarah.

"What do you need to do now?" ask Sarah.

Lidya nodded in confirming.

"All you need to do right now is get enough rest! Go to sleep and recharge for tomorrow" replied Sarah.

Sontak Lidya sighed disappointedly. "It's late afternoon" he replied.

"No problem, keep doing it! Tomorrow morning I'll tell you what sequence of work we have to run" he said. "It must be obedient to the manager" Sarah said when she saw Lidya about to argue.

"Alright, be ready," Lidya replied in the end.

"Well, then I have to go home now" chirped Andre who then moved from his seat.

"Me too" said Sarah.

"I'm coming" said Lidya.

Sarah and Andre looked at her questioningly. "Where are you?"

"Follow away, I don't want to be alone here" Lidya replied.

"No! You have to stay here, Lidya," stop Sarah.

"You're the only one here, Sarah. Accompany Lidya," said Andre suggested. "There's no way I'll stay, Alex will beat me up."

"But I didn't bring a change of clothes" murmured Sarah.

"Buy it, don't be a hard person! Has being a manager also been stingy time with yourself?" erok Andre who then laughed to himself heard his words.

"It's still not payday, I've just been appointed as a manager," said Sarah did not want to lose.

"Now, I have money if you want kasbon," said Lidya while showing two thick bonds of money given from Alex.

"Wow, that's a lot! But I'm against accepting money from Alex" Sarah said.

"Yes no need to be accepted, we just use it directly for shopping your needs," replied Lidya. "Look at your clothes, everything is casual so," he continued criticizing Lidya.

"Yes. Come on, let's go shopping," Sarah asked in the end.

"Take the money."

"Relieve it! I have a lot of money, don't worry" Sarah said. While Andre stepped in first leaving the two of them by shaking his head many times.

***

"Where have you been?" reprimand Arman, when Alex enters his house.

"From Bandung, jenguk Lidya," replied Alex coldly.

"You've started to wash at the girl" Arman chirped with a grin.

"Papa was wrong, I did it because I wanted to make sure that Lidya was being nice and not to defame us there" Alex said.

"Is that?"

"Of course!"

Arman laughed and nodded his head. "Papa can't wait to take grandchildren away from you, after this" he chanted.

Alex snorted in annoyance. He does not want to have children from anyone at this time, because he does not want to be complicated with all his responsibilities as a father. Alex still wants to live freely without being burdened with taking care of children or wives, especially those who are always spoiled. That would be a big deal for Alex. He is also still not satisfied to enjoy the beautiful bodies of the women who have been in his pursuit.

"Pending Papa's wish, Lidya still wants to run her new career as a model, in Bandung. We will be separated in a long time" replied Alex lazily.

"Your voice sounds sad, you feel lost?" arman's fishing rod half insinuated Alex.

Alex laughed bitterly. "Absolutely not, Alex just feels free now, no one forbids" he replied calmly.

"Related?"

"Of course" Alex said.

Arman laughed softly. He then sent a video to Alex containing footage of the incident when Ronald kissed Lidya on the cheek.

"What do you mean, Papa sent this video to Alex?"

Alex obeys Arman's orders. He watched the entire recording until the last second and was stunned when he saw himself running towards Lidya and scolding Ronald. He just remembered that his heart was too hot when he saw another man touching Lidya, besides himself.

"See? You're jealous, Alex," Arman said as he stared at Alex, confirming his conjecture.

Alex throws his lips. "Anyone will be angry if something happens and threatens his good name" he said. Though at that time he again held back anger when he saw clearly how Ronald kissed Lidya's cheek so greedily.

"Is that?"

"Yes, Pa."

Arman pinched his lips. "So the point is all about self-esteem and good name?"

"Of course, Pa."

"Then what have you done to preserve our dignity and our good name, Alex?" ask Arman, frame Alex.

Alex is silent. His father was right, what he had done was even more tarnishing their good name especially there were many journalists who had begun to approach to cover it.

"Can't answer?" sindir Arman's. "You accuse Lidya like that, but you yourself don't want to be accused of the same thing."

"That's not what Alex, Pa, that was ...."

"So you were burning with jealous fire and then wanted to beat up Ronald, who was actually the chief examiner who was really interested in Lidya," Arman said quickly. "Alex, open your eyes! There's a lot going after Lidya but you're ignoring her, is that sane?"

"Where would it be wrong if Alex didn't love her?"

"It's still wrong because you indirectly reneged on your own promise to marry Lidya" Arman said. Alex was silent. His father if it was in serious mode would be even harder to beat.

"Alex has tried, but still can't, Pa," said Alex lethargic.

Arman. "Papa never forced you."

The two then fell silent, busy struggling with their own thoughts. Until finally the sound of Alex's phone ringing echoed throughout the room.

"Yes?"

"Boss, the madam is with the man" reported his men.

"Male, who?"

"The man who once, sorry, kissed the madam at that time," replied his men.

"You're sure it's him?"

"Related, Boss. We sent the picture just now" he replied.

"Okay, good job. Keep an eye on them, don't lose track!" let Alex close the call unilaterally. Now he looks confused when he hears Lidya is with Ronald, the flamboyant man who is flirtatious.

Arman continued to watch Alex's body gestures move restlessly. His body was in this place, but his mind floated far away somewhere. His son looked angry and angry, until he grabbed his own hair hard.

"What's happening to Lidya right now?" chirps his father, trying to pay his full attention.

"There's no problem there" Alex replied.

"But you're so jealous, there must be a reason" urged Arman.

Alex rubbed his face rough. "Lidya is with the man in the video" he replied anxiously.

"Then how, are you going to go there again?" arman fishing rods. "Lidya's hooligan is wretched," he added, scaring Alex.

"No! Don't make. If that happens then Ronald will face me, and I'll beat him all out!" furious Alex.

"You're right, you have to beat up Ronald before he goes any further against your wife" Arman said.

"I wouldn't let Ronald touch Lidya even at the end of my finger" Alex growled.

Arman nodded his head many times. Now it's clear how Alex feels about Lidya. The love!

Yes, Arman can feel that love in the spotlight of Alex's anger and also from Alex's very clear attitude, he does not accept if there are other men who touch his wife. The corner of Arman's lips lifted, it seems Lidya's attempt to melt Alex's heart showed good signs.

"What's your plan now?" ask Arman.

"Alex is going to Bandung, Pa."

"Again?"

"Yes, for Lidya's sake. Alex will protect him from a distance" Alex said.

"Could you?"

"The thing is, Alex will look for any way that Lidya is not touched by anyone."

Arman nodded his head again. The more he lures Alex, the more visible the reaction shows how Alex feels about Lidya.

"Can you feel it and see it now, Alex?" ask Arman.

"What's that?"

"Your feelings for Lidya" replied Arman.

"Feelings?"

"Yes. Didn't it seem obvious that you were so upset when Ronald kissed Lidya on the cheek? And also this time when Lidya was with him?" arman fishing rods.

"Of course I'm angry. I can't accept my wife being touched by another man."

"That means you love her, my son," Arman said.

Alex tight-lipped.

"You're jealous."