The Beautiful Man of Zahra

The Delayed Talk

Robby leaves late to enter the office that day, his new assistant named Shinta welcomes Robby who comes to the company with a charming smile . Although Shinta was upset with the new boss who came very late today, but he tried to keep his smile.

“For Shinta!.” Sapa Robby who seems to forget that today is noon.

“Morning Sir!.” Shinta's forced smile again to her boss.

If only he was not a new employee at that time, maybe he had reprimanded his boss for coming very late.

“Pak!. A moment Sir!.” Shinta tries to talk to her new boss, but Robby pretends not to hear her.

“Pak!.. I. that's.that he hasn't spoken yet.. Robby walks into her room and is greeted by someone very unexpected.

“I mean there are guests waiting for you in the room, sir!.” Finally Shinta managed to finish her sentence.

“Shinta!. Why can this woman be here?.” Whisper Robby to Shinta.

“I'll just tell you, Sir!. But you won't listen to me!.” Stammering, Shinta explains what really happened.

“Ya you can go!. Next time never let this happen again!. Ok?.” Shintapun go according to Robby's orders.

Niki who was sitting with sensual style while staring at every inch of Robby's body with perverted.

“You are here ,Tante?.” Robby asked with a flat look at Niki.

Then Nikipun began to approach Robby with his seductive style.

“I just want to visit you.” Still with a teasing look at Robby and then grab Robby's shoulder.

“But it seems like Aunt is wrong room, because my Uncle's room is on the 30.” floor Said Robby who wanted Niki to leave her room immediately.

“No, today I have no intention of going to his room. You know the room is very cold not as warm as your room.” Niki who began to breathe into Robby's ears, and immediately made Robby goosebumps made.

“What today do you have no filming schedule or others?. So you have plenty of time to tease other men?.” Said Robby who started saying harsh words to Niki.

“Robby, have you forgotten what we did last night?.” Niki starts to say nonsense to Robby, because Niki is convinced that Robby will not remember the events of last night.

“You mean?. What do I do?.” Robby asked who was surprised by Niki's statement.

“You're very scrumptious dear!.” Again Niki whispers ludicrous words into Robby's ears that further disgust Robby.

“Tante!. Please get out of this room!. Before I call the security guard to expel you!.” Robby starts to look at Niki with a look of guts.

“HHmm!. But I have no regrets about what happened between us Robby. In fact I expect the events of last night will repeat itself.” Niki who tried to grab Robby's arm but Niki's hand managed to brush Robby at that time.

“Alright!. All righty!. But I'll be back another time!.” Niki then leaves Robby's presence, leaving the blink of an eye and a kiss away to Robby.

“Heh!. Crazy lady!. How could I forget last night?.” Again Robby is frustrated with himself who can not remember the events of last night.

***

At A Restaurant

During the day, Aaron invites Lu Chen to have a casual conversation at a restaurant on the lower floor of the Light Entertainment building. That day they ate together without the frills of labor that burdened them.

“How is your new year holiday?.” (mandarin language) Ask Aaron to Lu Chen.

“Ya, fun.” (mandarin language) replied Lu Chen with a smile sumringah.

“Are you with Zahra at that time?.” (mandarin language) asked Aaron looking from Lu Chen's radiant face.

“Ya, of course.” (mandarin language) replied Lu Chen still with his smile.

“It seems like there is happy news you want to convey, Lu?.” (mandarin language) Aaron who is curious about what happy news Lu Chen wants to tell him.

“I proposed to Zahra.” (mandarin language) Lu Chen replied without further ado.

Soon Aaron choked on the tea he drank until his eyes turned red because the water was clogged up to his nose.

“I proposed to him during the new year yesterday.” (mandarin language) Lu Chen repeated his words.

“Are you not too fast, Lu?. It's also only been a few months that you guys are dating.” (in mandarin) Aaron who rounded his eyes towards his nephew.

“No, I felt it was too long for me. It feels like today I also went to civil records to register our marriage.” (mandarin language) Lu Chen who again with his crazy idea said to Aaron.

“You have indeed gone mad Lu!. I will not allow you to act as you please!.” (in mandarin) Aaron warned Lu Chen of his actions this time.

“Already Uncle!. I'm an adult I know what I did!. I understand all the consequences and I will not be rash with it. But I beg you this time just let me do as I please!.” (mandarin language) Please Lu Chen to his Uncle Aaron.

“Alright!. But stick with care Lu. Because many parties you will be at a disadvantage.” (mandarin language) Aaron reminded back of the consequences that Lu Chen will take.

“Well Uncle, what exactly are you going to say this time?. I know you want to chat together like this, it's impossible when there's nothing.” (mandarin language) Lu Chen wants Aaron straight to the point.

“Alright Lu!. I'm straight to the point. Your contract with Light Entertainment will expire in less than four months. What are your next plans?.” (in mandarin) Aaron speaks to the core.

“Ah, I almost forgot about that. I haven't thought about it Uncle.” (in mandarin) Lu Chen replied as he was to Aaron.

“Do you not want to go back to Jakarta and help your father, Lu?.” (mandarin language) Aaron said with a little caution in his speech, because he knew Lu Chen was very sensitive about it.

And it's true that Lu Chen then changed the look of his face to be a little gloomy when he heard the word “Daddy” uttered Aaron.

“Sorry I didn't mean to offend you Lu, but it's time you went to the company to take your place. And for your career here, you can take some stage schedules if you don't clash with your work schedule. How?.” (mandarin language) Said Aaron again with caution in his pronunciation.

And Lu Chen did not answer a word Aaron, he just fell silent and looked at Aaron with a flat look.

“Lu!. Speak up!. I know you're an adult to make a decision but remember your father!. Jackson's!. I was just sad to see him suffer, Lu.” (in mandarin) said Aaron, who did not know what to say about Lu's silence at that time.

“Have?.” (in mandarin) And finally Lu Chen opened his voice. Still showing his flat eyes to Aaron.

“Lu, do you agree?.” (mandarin language) Aaron who is still trying to convince Lu Chen.

“What Uncle is done with the words Uncle?.” (mandarin language) Asked Lu Chen back with his flat expression.

“Already, but you have not answered Lu.” (mandarin language) Said Aaron who wanted Lu Chen to immediately answer his question.

“If Uncle is done saying it, I'll excuse you right away because there are so many things I have to do!.” (in mandarin) Lu Chen who immediately got out of his seat.

Aaron Lu who was surprised by Lu Chen's attitude immediately stood up and tried to prevent Lu Chen from leaving his seat.

“What are you doing Lu?. Don't you know I'm asking you?. And even you haven't answered him.” (in mandarin) Pinta Aaron to keep Lu Chen in his place.

“I don't think I need to answer.” (in mandarin) Lu Chen who still chose to stand from his place and start away from Aaron.

“Lu!. I order you to stay here!.” (in mandarin) Aaron who starts yelling at Lu Chen.

Fortunately, the state of the restaurant was quiet and they were in the VIP room, so the incident between them was invisible to anyone.

“I don't want to talk about this, Uncle!. And what is this?. Should I think about my father?. Then did he think of me?.” (in mandarin) asked Lu Chen with his anger held back without turning his head towards Aaron at that time.

“Lu!. I knew you'd say that. But do you know he's in a lot of pain right now, he passed out the last time he saw you. And he said to me that maybe his life won't be long. Can't you just give a little sympathy to him?.” (in mandarin) Aaron who told Lu Chen of Jackson's true condition. And instantly made Lu Chen turn to him.

“What?. Why didn't Uncle tell me that?.” (in mandarin) asked Lu Chen to Aaron with a slightly teary face.

“Free Lu!. I know you hate your father so much. But all I know is that he feels so guilty about you. And you also know that the mistake 15 years ago was not all his fault, what happened with that boy was purely an accident!. And do you know where your father's harsh nature came from?. And I know for a fact Jackson held him alone. Even Jiang Xipun didn't know that. Already Lu!. Your father suffered so much!. If you still want to see him in this world for much longer!. This is your chance, Lu!. So please!. Understand him just a little!.” (in mandarin) Pinta Aaron who wants Lu Chen to listen to him.

Lu Chen who did not know what to say at this time until his eyes let out tears that could not be contained anymore. Lu Chen wanted to hug his father long ago, but the distance made him what he is today. He wanted to feel the affection of a father but could not feel himself because of the pressure made by his father to educate him to be an heir.

And that pressure made him even more resentful towards his father, coupled with his abusive attitude all this time that always ringing in his mind even penetrated into his dreams and made him very tormented. How could a Lu Chen so easily forgive his father?. Lu Chen did not know what to do, let Lu Chen cry over him at this moment. Maybe he just needs some time to digest Aaron's words. And Aaron came to him with warm hugs and caresses to his beloved nephew.

“I'm sorry Lu, I don't want to shackle you to hate. Let go of all your hatred that I believe can make your burden light.” (mandarin language) Pinta Aaron while calming Lu Chen with his embrace.

That day Lu Chen and Aaron were in the room for a long time, they spoke from heart to heart. Because they had not spoken seriously for a long time in recent months, especially Lu Chen had often not taken the time for her since she was dating Zahra. And the room bears witness to how Lu Chen wept over the condition of his father, Jackson Lu, because Aaron told him all about Father Lu Chen's circumstances with nothing to hide.