The Dark Romance's

Watching You From Behind

At five in the afternoon past thirty minutes, all of Nina's co-workers had gathered. Bella accidentally booked Kenada Caffe, a place with quite complete facilities. There is a dining room, washroom, karaoke place, bar, to the pool playground.

Nina conversed lightly with Rangga next to her. Smiling sweetly, laughing loosely, at least that was how he felt.

A second later everything fell silent, then stood up. Nina knew what was going on. Yorick and his personal assistant, Andra, have arrived. Huh, the originally cheerful atmosphere irregularly in an instant turned into a freezing silence.

“Oke, go straight. I as the leader of Yorr Group congratulate Nina Qianchu, Su Na, and Rangga Alfa. Welcome to the hell." A closing sentence full of cold.

Can Yorick see with a sharp drawing, Nina did not pay attention to his words. When the other employees cheered, even Nina clapped her hands. He was just playing with his drink, shaking the glass that was now in his hand.

”Because today is the celebration of the arrival of interns, how about those who order?” suddenly Bella makes a suggestion.

Implied expression of shock on the faces of all employees. How did Bella's assistant have such a brazen idea? Isn't that the same as not respecting company leaders? Yorick cleared his throat, awakened Bella who spoke as well as his own, and made Nina aware of her existence.

“Can it really be like that? Then I order beef and cola, yeah. Thank you.”

“Nina, you can't drink. How can I order that?”

Nina just gave a faint smile. Bliss in it. Rangga sighed, not knowing what to do.

“What do you two order?”

“Anything.” Rangga and Su Na answered simultaneously.

Nina gulped with difficulty and returned her voice. The gads moved their lips with great difficulty. “Wa-wah, you guys are compact once, yes?”

“True. Rich dating only. Especially the handsome guy, the pretty girl. Compatible once.”

Su Na confirmed her uncluttered bangs. She blushed.

The atmosphere returned to silence, until a fragrant aroma spread throughout the room. The food order has arrived. It was unbelievable, it was the food that saved the frozen palace.

Rangga brought her face closer, whispering something into Nina's ear. After that they giggled. No one knew what kind of talk made Nina laugh.

Su Na showed a look of hatred towards Nina. It was only the first day of the internship but he felt he had to get rid of Nina. And one more person who just glanced at a glance and pretended not to care.

“Kennyang.” Nina stroked her stomach which was about to explode.

“How not. Eat like a wild cat,” murmured Yorick.

“Sip, everything is full. Now we go into round two. Karaoke!”

Nina smiled with excitement. Singing is a hobby. At college, he had taken vocal SMEs although in the end it was not continued.

“Who wants to go first?”

No need to think twice, right? Nina raised her hand. He has prepared his favorite song, ‘Wherever You Are’.

Wherever you are, I will always be by your side

Whatever you say, it will always be on my mind

I promise you forever from now on

Nina looked at Rangga, shedding tears. A deep song, a skeptical chant that always reminds her of the male figure when she was kidnapped. The figure of the man who saved his life and promised to marry each other. The man who was currently beside her, but reality could not change anything.

Surprised? That expression was what Rangga was now showing. Why is Nina crying? At least that's what I'm thinking right now. He stepped up, took one microphone and sang the same song.

Honestly, Yorick's condition is getting colder. His jaw was hardened, his hands clenched. Hah, they are indeed very suitable.

Nina rested for a while. He stared at the bottle of cola he ordered. His sadness could not be contained anymore. He opened the bottle of the cold drink and drank it.

“Rangga Alfa,” murmured slowly.

Even though it has run out of one bottle, it is not enough to remove the bumps. He picked up the bright green bottle on the table. Has not been able to open, Rangga first prevented it. He shook his head at the prohibition sign.

Yorick started to growl. He kicked the table, then stood up. “Today until here. You guys just continue. And don't forget to go home on time.”

“Understand, Sir,” answer them in unison.

Nina snatched the bottle that was in Rangga's hands. “Come on, one glass only. I'm not a Junior High anymore,” whine Nina.

“You are not strong!”

“Hei Rangga, I've made progress. Let's prove it!”

For a second, the bottle had moved its hand. True, Nina really only drank one glass and immediately sprawled.

Rangga patted the jidat. I told you, still ngeyel. You spoiled child. How now? Rangga retreated and would drive the dazed Nina home.

He grabbed the girl after he got out of the taxi. Because Rangga did not know his home address, he was forced to take him home.

“Woy, fuck the jerk! How dare you-” Rangga surprised. The girl's reaction was so funny, that was how she thought about Nina being drunk.

Night is a very romantic time. Plus the sparkling stars adorn every corner of the sky.

“Nina, are you aware?” there's no reaction. “Nina, sorry even though I know you like me, it doesn't mean I ignore you. I'm just afraid, our closeness will disappear if we change status. I just wasn't ready. Moreover, I have a great sin that must be redeemed. For me, simply watching you from near and far can calm me down. You know, Nina, ever since you were my junior, in HMJ, that's when I fell in love with you. To me you-”

Heart's congested. Nina embraces Rangga too tightly.

“I won't let you go!” Nina seemed to be delirious again. “Tak will, and never will,” continues Nina with a slowly weakening tone.

If this way we can stay together, I don't mind. Even if you end up choosing another path, I have no problem. I'll always be your shadow behind you, which if you feel the way you're walking is wrong, you can look back. Because I am always and forever behind you.