The Beautiful Man of Zahra

Warm Chat

Jia Li who was walking through the hallway of his Mansion, was instantly speechless at the sight that soiled his eyes. He saw Daddy and his stepmother making out in a flower garden. If only there wasn't his father he wouldn't have to mince words and smile at the woman. But it must be done if he still wants to be considered as a child by his Daddy.

“Daddy!.Mommy!.” Sapa Jia Li who approached Mr. Feng and his wife.

“Jia!. Where are you going?.” (mandarin language) Ask Mr. Feng to his daughter.

“I want to shop Daddy, I'm bored at home.” (mandarin language) While kissing his father's left and right cheek.

“Daddy would like to talk to you for a moment. After that you can go!.” (in mandarin) Mr Pinta. Feng had Jia Li obey his orders.

“I'll have the waiter prepare a warm drink for the two of you.” (mandarin language) Mrs Feng said.

Finally Mr. Feng opened the conversation with his daughter after a long time they did not speak with four eyes.

“You've heard from Lu Chen?.” (mandarin language) Ask Mr. Feng was straight at the point.

“I haven't heard from him in a long time. Because Daddy restricted all my access!. And even I don't have a personal phone in my hand, Daddy.” (mandarin language) Jia Li said, that Mr. Feng did not let his daughter use internet access or communication tools that could relate to the outside world.

“Lu Chen already has a lover, and I just heard that her lover had a kidnapping incident last week.” (in mandarin) Revealed Mr. Feng wanted to see his daughter's reaction.

“Daddy!. What did Daddy mean by talking about this with me?.” (in mandarin) Jia Li who did not understand the meaning of his Daddy question.

“Jia, you know Lu Chen is not your fiance anymore. And I don't want you interfering in his affairs from this second on!. I hope what happened wasn't from you!. And if only I found evidence of your involvement in this!. Daddy make sure you won't be able to avoid punishment!. It's enough that I helped you from the law, but not this time Jia!.” (mandarin language) said Mr. Feng to his daughter.

“So Daddy accused me of the kidnapping?. I don't even know about Lu Chen and that woman Daddy!. Well, at least there's little I know about him!. And I can't possibly do such a reckless desperate thing!. Daddy has to trust me!.” (in mandarin) Jia Li said with tears in her eyes because she did not expect that her Daddy could accuse her for no reason.

“Let the time and evidence answer Jia!. I know you understand what Daddy means, because Daddy won't tolerate any wrongdoing even from Daddy's own son. Now you can go Jia!.” (mandarin language) Firmly Mr. Feng was again unwilling to listen to Jia Li's explanation.

“Daddy!. You can't accuse me!. I will prove that this is not me!.” (in mandarin) still with a cry Jia Li asked his Daddy to believe his words. But there is Mr. Feng instead left Jia Li back then without even looking back.

Jia Li could not understand all the events that happened to him, as if his every move was already known to others. Who was trying to frame Jia Li?.

***

After a week, Zahra was absent from her job at GG Group due to a case against her. And today was his first day at work, and he entered work with his beloved Lu Chen. Lu Chen forced to take Zahra to work because Zahra still insisted on wanting to work even though his cut was still until next week. Lu Chen allowed him on one condition, that he would accompany him to work.

How else would Zahra agree to Lu Chen's requirements, even though he was actually heavy on those conditions. Because the whole office will know about their relationship.

And sure enough that happened, the company Lobby was so noisy because of the arrival of Lu Chen and Zahra who came out of the same car. Zahra, who kept her distance from Lu Chen, chose to walk first so that her steps did not coincide with Lu Chen. But there Lu Chen pulled Zahra's hand and clasped her hand tightly in front of the existing employees.

Rumors were emerging among them, many of whom considered Zahra a destroyer of people's relationships. Because people knew Lu Chen was Sunny Chen's lover.

Zahra tried to shake Lu Chen's hand, but Zahra's hand was clasped tightly by him until he got into the elevator.

“You anything at all?. Didn't see many employees watching?.” It was Zahra who felt Lu Chen did not see the condition.

“Lu!. You know it's early in the year. Remember our agreement?.” Zahra who again reminded Lu Chen of their agreement.

“Have a love!. When are you going to be?.” It was Lu Chen who did not want Zahra to hide their relationship anymore.

And the elevator stopped Zahra immediately let go of Lu Chen's hand and rushed out of the elevator. But halfway through their journey into the hallway, they passed Jiang Xi who had just walked out of the meeting room.

“Lu Chen?. Zahra?.” Greet Jiang Xi to the two of them.

“Morning Bu Jiang!.” Greet Zahra while bowing her head.

“Zahra, are you in?. Isn't your leave still until next week?.” Jiang Xi asked Zahra.

"I'm just bored at the Mansion and today chose to go to work, Bu.” Answer Zahra.

“Lu, how are you?.” Jiang Xi asked who saw Lu Chen holding Zahra's arm.

“I'm good.” With a hint of hesitation Lu Chen answered the greeting from his Mommy.

“Can I talk to you two for a minute?.” Jiang Xi asked Lu Chen and Zahra. And the two of them looked at each other at Jiang Xi's question.

“Alright!. Ms. Jiang after this we will follow to your room.” Zahra said, although at that time Lu Chen seemed to object to Zahra's reply.

***

Lu Chen and Zahra were already in Jiang Xi's room, the atmosphere back then was extremely stiff. Especially between Jiang Xi and Lu Chen, they seemed to be just looking at each other without greeting each other.

“Ehem!. Miss Jiang what is the intention of your purpose to bring me and Lu Chen here?.” Zahra asked which made Jiang Xi turn his gaze to Zahra.

“I know about your case Zahra, I just want to hear the story straight from your mouth. Do you mind?.” Jiang Xi asked who threw away his formality to Zahra, because right now Jiang Xi was positioning herself as the Mommy of Lu Chen.

“I actually don't want to tell you over and over again. But this is because considering Mom wants it, I think it doesn't matter if I tell her back.” Said Zahra who did not want to disappoint Mommy Lu Chen.

Zahra finally retells the story of her being kidnapped and finally rescued by Lu Chen at that time. Jiang Xi gave Zahra a warm hug, feeling sympathy for what happened. He knew it must be because of the existence of his son Lu Chen, but he could not easily deduce it even more so Lu Chen was currently.

Jiang Xi knew that Lu Chen must have felt the greatest shock in Zahra's case, and surely Lu Chen blamed himself with what happened for that Jiang Xi chose silence and just listened to Zahra speak.

“Lu, have you met Dr. Zack?. I heard he was in Beijing, I thought he met you?.” Said Jiang Xi who was trying to open a conversation with Lu Chen.

“I don't know, but surely Uncle will contact me when he comes.” A short answer from Lu Chen who responded to Jiang Xi's question. And today Lu Chen did not say a single word to Jiang Xi, and this was the first time in many years.

And finally their conversation went well, even though there were not many words Lu Chen said between them. It seemed that Lu Chen was still not used to speaking familiarly towards Jiang Xi. Because a sense of prestige still enveloped his mind at that time. However Zahra managed to connect the conversation between them, so Jiang Xi was not too trampled on by his pride. It seemed like Lu Chen had already started accepting Jiang Xi as his Mommy back, perhaps only time could restore some familiarity between them.