The Charm Behind the Mist

Disturbance 2.

~Happy Reading~

Carren slowly drank the available mineral water. He realized something was going on, so Aaric had to leave. "Sister, no need. If there's something to do, sister take care of the job first. I'll book a car online to go home." Said Carren who did not understand the situation, only unwilling to trouble Aaric.

"Tydakk." Aaric said firmly, while looking at Carren seriously. "This time you must hear me. Or I'll beat up someone tonight. Wait here, someone's coming to pick you up." Aaric said sternly again, and did not want to be denied. That made Carren quiet.

Aaric gestured for the waiters to bring the bill. After finishing paying for their dinner, Aaric stood up. "I'm out first." Aaric said as he held Carren's hand on the table to calm her down. Carren nodded in agreement, trying to understand.

Suddenly Aaric sat back down and said quietly. "You're afraid of me? Or are you afraid of being left alone?" Aaric asked as he leaned his face towards Carren. Hearing that, Carren immediately shook his head quickly.

"Why are your hands so cold?" Ask Aaric again. Because when I touched Carren's hand it was cold. Carren reflexively lowered his hand on the morning.

"Maybe this room, it's a little cold. Brother just wants to do what he wants to do. I'll do as you ask." Carren said quietly, but with a reassuring tone Aaric.

"good. I'll call you later. When you get home, let me know." Aaric said, looking at Carren hoping Carren could understand what he was asking. Carren took a strong nudge to convince Aaric.

After Aaric's departure, Carren tries to calm down by spending his dessert while waiting for the person who will pick him up. He had no idea what was going on, but he realized something serious was going on, so Aaric was willing to just walk away.

Not long after, Carren was startled by someone who came to greet him. "Good night Miss Carren, I'm Sapta who will accompany and escort Miss tonight." Sapta introduced herself and sat down in front of Carren.

"Yes, Sir. Thank you." Thank you." Carren then reached out to greet Sapta. Seeing that, Sapta immediately put a hand on his chest and nodded respectfully. He avoided coming into contact with Carren.

"Miss doesn't have to be. Miss simply called me Sapta. There should be no frills in front of her like Miss said earlier. We'll talk here for a while before we get out, yeah. We'll wait for word from Mr. Aaric." Sapta explained, then Carren nodded in understanding.

"From now on, Miss should get used to my presence around Miss. So Miss don't be surprised, if I'm around Miss." Sapta explained again. He's sure he's not just being asked to escort Carren now.

He was very sure of that, because all this time his boss had never gone to dinner with a woman other than his business partner. This was the first time he had seen her, as long as her boss was in Indonesia. Therefore, he was very careful to behave to Carren.

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On the other side; Bu Biantra was coming to dinner with Ayunna at Goropaku Restaurant. Ms. Biantra asked Ayunna to pick her up for dinner together.

He did not expect Recky and Liana's marriage to make all plans to keep the company even more worried about him and his family. Therefore, Ayunna's interest in Aaric that night made her want to approach Ayunna. Although only Aaric's shadow was offered to the Ollehart family, Bu Biantra tried to do so as his last resort.

When Ayunna invited him to dinner, Bu Biantra accepted and asked to pick him up. He tried to familiarize himself with Ayunna, as a bridge to approach his parents. He did not expect, would meet with Aaric when he arrived at the restaurant. After arriving at the restaurant, Aaric arrives with a woman for dinner.

"They're just business associates. So don't you mind. Later after this, we'll have dinner with him. What matters is that you have to be smart to get close to him. Don't overdo it, because Aaric doesn't like aggressive women." Bu Biantra began to introduce Aaric to Ayunna.

"Yes, Aunt. Is Aunt sure the woman was Aaric's business partner?" Ask Ayunna, because she knows Carren and his work. So what exactly does Aaric do to do business with Carren. But seeing Carren can get close to Aaric, Ayunna's heart becomes gerundel. Whatever the reason, Carren can approach Aaric and have dinner together.

"Tante was sure, because there was no way Aaric could come to dinner with a woman carelessly." Ms. Biantra said to convince Ayunna.

"But I know that woman, Auntie. He's my schoolmate. She has WO and she's taking care of Recky and Liana's wedding." Ayunna explained with confidence. Bu Biantra was surprised to hear Ayunna's explanation.

'Did they meet when Recky got married?' A worry came to Bu Biantra's mind, but did not want to show it in front of Ayunna. Bu Biantra immediately sent a message to the family security to come to the restaurant. He wanted someone to follow Aaric with Carren to know their relationship.

"Do you know the woman's place of residence or workplace?" Bu Biantra asked Ayunna, because he secretly wanted to know who the real woman was.

Bu Biantra has given orders for his security to follow Aaric, because he does not know where Aaric lives in Jakarta. All this time, Ms. Biantra knew Aaric was living abroad.

When she saw Aaric coming out on his own, Bu Biantra smiled happily. What he thought, right. They're just business associates. "You see, they're just business associates. If they had a special relationship, Aaric wouldn't have left that woman." Said Bu Biantra to convince Ayunna.

Ayunna was slightly relieved and smiled inwardly, as she saw Aaric had come out leaving Carren. He began to believe what Bu Biantra had said. Auntie for a minute, Ayunna's going to the toilet first." Say Ayunna, then stand up. He wanted to see what Carren was doing, because he couldn't see Carren from his seat.

When she saw Carren talking to a man, she became more convinced. Carren came to Goropaku Restaurant just a business meeting. He came back from the toilet with a somewhat relieved heart.

Ayunna felt astonished, as she sat back in front of Bu Biantra. Ms. Biantra's face was nothing like when she went to the toilet. "What's up, Auntie? Did something happen?" Tanya Ayunna was curious.

"It's okay, Ayunna. You still want to eat again?" Bu Biantra's question diverted from Ayunna's question and attention to her panic.

"Not anymore, Auntie. I've had enough dinner. Is Aunt going home yet?" Ayunna asked, looking at Bu Biantra who was rather unsettled.

"Then, let's go home. Because you have to take Aunt home. Ooh yes, please give the address of the WO woman who was. Aunty wants to know what kind of business she's doing, is it promising." Said Mrs Biantra, curious.

Ayunna picked up the wallet and pulled out the WO Carren business card and showed it to Bu Biantra. While Bu Biantra kept Carren's phone number and workplace address on his phone, Ayunna gestured the waiters to bring the bill.

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