
The wind around Rose was getting louder as the helicopter landed right over the vast prairie.
Still with a frowning astonished. Rose moved her legs slowly. He then went to the helicopter that landed.
But then, his steps suddenly came to a halt. A sileut that sometimes makes him feel afraid to be seen coming down from the helicopter.
“No way...” he said softly. The girl then took a step back.
Ray with the body he tried to keep looking firm, walking closer to Rose. The journey between Asia and Europe is quite far, the age that has stepped in the late fifties certainly makes the bones are not as strong as they used to be. Sitting for about thirteen hours makes Ray's spine cramp.
“Ke..chairman Ray. Ba, how did you know I was here?” rose asked as her lover's father stood before her.
Rose's body was frozen. He had difficulty moving even though he wanted to run fast.
How did Ray know about Rose's whereabouts? Yes, of course from Yuan's letter that was not well conveyed.
“Rose. Long time no see.” said Ray. Her voice made Rose's body tremble, afraid.
“What is your home?” ray asked as he looked at a house with a large area that could not be expected by the soul of the lower economy class.
Rose seemed to bite her lower lip when Ray called the word 'you', for Rose it was like an indirect threat.
“Do you want to come in and drink something?” said Rose. He cursed his mouth. Why would he make an offer to someone that even he himself had such trouble breathing when he saw it.
Rose felt like a stupid rabbit letting the wolf leader into its cage.
“You offered me shelter in your house?” asked Ray, still calling the house accompanied by the word 'you'.
“Interesting.” said again.
“Do you not feel afraid of me?” ask Ray.
Rose was silent for a moment. He flinched. Not moving one bit.
Two minutes later. Rose was just starting to show her response. The girl then said, “I think it would be more convenient if we talk inside instead of out here, Chairman Ray.” Instead of answering, Rose instead tried to ignore the previous topic of conversation, she chose to propose another focal point to be the subject of conversation.
“Good. I concur. Let's go inside that house. I was also curious how the contents of this very large and spacious house.” said Ray.
The man, even though he is not a host. But his attitude and actions were already like that of a landowner.
Then Ray walked past Rose. One minute, he stopped stepping, his dark bead eyes looking down at every inch of the house's exterior interior design.
It's amazingly perfect. That's what Ray thought when he researched every inch of the house.
•••
In the living room with a distinctive European feel mixed a little Eastern culture, namely Asia.
Ray sat on one of the scarlet-colored couches. There was Rose sitting opposite. They were facing each other at a great distance to discuss something important, something very serious.
In that silence, Rose felt that the entire atmosphere of the living room seemed to disappear. He really experienced a sense of tightness and feeling stuck in his throat.
“I will prepare a drink for you.” says Rose. Back to struggle to shift the focus of the problem.
“No need.” said Ray, before later explaining his reason for rejecting Rose's offer, “I don't have much time to have a long chat with you. I have to return to Indonesia.” immediately
Rose nodded in understanding, “Then what do you want to talk to me about, Chairman Ray?” ask Rose. No longer saying the bases.
For a while. Ray just tapped his fingers. If it was said to be nervous, it was impossible to be nervous. The man was just sorting through, which sentence he would use to convey the contents of his head.
“You and Yuan.... How long have you been together?” ask Ray.
Without the need to count it again, Rose immediately answered the question, “Kalat more than four years.” he replied.
“Four years yes..” he said, like he was fondling the sentence. “You know? Yuan became my son more than twenty-five years.” Ray said later.
The words were like sharp swords finished in sharp sharpening and ready to be poured into the heart of his enemy.
“But the smell...he prefers you over me, his father.” said Ray.
Rose was silent. There is no intention to interrupt let alone deny.
“Rose.” Call Ray. He looked at Rose from then on. He looked at the girl with full judgment.
“Ya, Chairman Ray?” Rose answered the call politely.
“Four years is not a long time. It could be just pseudo love because it is used to.” said Ray.
Rose looked up at his face. He who from the beginning kept his head down. After hearing a sentence that did not suit his heart's taste. Rose stared back at Ray without any more hesitation. Yes, even though there was a spark of fear in his eyes.
“Chairman Ray. There's one thing you should know. That time cannot be a sincere benchmark or not a love.” refuted Rose, issued his argument.
Ray smiled faintly, he appreciated the woman's courage, “Yes, you were right. But one thing you might forget. You have to remember that time is the amplifier of a relationship. As time passes, one can get closer and get to know each other more deeply. And from there comes a loyalty that will not be able to fade love.” Ray reply, do not want to lose.
Rose bit her lower lip. Then he lowered his gaze back. Not wanting to return the gaze from the lover's father.
However, with a face bowed like that. Rose was still heard answering to his father Yuan's words.
“I have to say sorry to you, Chairman Ray. Because for me, the reinforcement of relationships is mutual trust in each other and mutual openness and understanding. It is all the solid foundation of love. And for me, time is just a superficial shortcut. She is only a companion of the course of a relationship.” Rose said.
Ray's speechless. Is he stunned or maybe surprised? In essence, the man was now silent, staring at Rose with his silence.
But then, he chuckled with an accompaniment of long-tempered applause.
“You are good at words it turns out.” he said, before then he returned to voice after remembering something. “Ah yes, I just remembered. You're a law graduate. How could I forget that?” said Ray.
“If only I remembered that you were a law graduate. This old man will certainly not invite you to argue.” said Ray, again.
Rose was silent. Not intending to answer.
“Alright.” said Ray after bertehem someapakali. “Rose, how much do you love Yuan?” ask Ray.
For a moment Rose was silent. He certainly needed to think about calculating the scale of his love for Yuan.
And then, after he felt he had found the right answer. Rose began to speak.
Ray chuckled back to him. Now he understood why Yuan was so fond and even dead love with the woman before him.
All because women are too unique and very innocent. But his attitude makes Ray can immediately guess that Rose someone who is naive and easily hurt.
He was not the type of person who was suitable to fight in the vanguard. Rose deserves to be behind someone's back and well protected.
She was like a gentle queen. He was not like Ana who was violent and full of courage.
Then Ray stopped his coldness, then looked back at Rose who was just silent.
“I'm satisfied with what I want.” said Ray.
Rose frowned not understanding, “Ya?”
“I have to return to Indonesia soon.” he said.
“Back? That fast?” ask Rose.
Actually it's a question made by his brain's quick response. But unfortunately, the quick response was caught by her mouth and came out of her mouth into a question sentence that Rose herself was astonished by.
“Why? Do you want me to stay the night? Then created a scandal about you and this old man?” ray asked, just kidding.
“I'm too old to commit an affair.” he continued again, still with a joke. But the way Ray spoke did not reflect that all his words were mere jokes.
“It's not like that I mean. Me, I just want..” Rose hesitated to continue her words. But then, the girl sighed and went back to talking, “Actually there is something I want to ask you, Chairman Ray.” Rose said with her thin guts, as thin as a single strand of hair.
Ray frowned, he raised next to his eyebrows for a moment.
“Oh? What is it about Yuan?” ray asked, like an astrologer who can guess correctly.
“Iya.” Rose replied. Short but his heart again felt worried as well as afraid.
“What, is Yuan okay?” rose asked after a few seconds of silence.
“I thought you'd ask me something else. Really do not think that you are even worried about the situation.” said Ray.
“Sorry.” says Rose.
“Why are you apologizing? Asking someone is not illegal.” said Ray.
“Good. I will answer your question.” said Ray leaning on the head of the sofa. “I'm not sure the boy's okay. He seems very eager to meet you. But unfortunately, he couldn't meet you.” said Ray.
“You want to know why he can't see you?” ask Ray.
“Why?” Rose issued the statement with constant fear enveloping her heart.
“Because I forbid him to meet you. I locked him in the house. One more thing you should know. In a few days, Yuan will be engaged. So you know what that means, Rosella?” said Ray.
The last sentence that Ray revealed made Rose feel like her heart had stopped beating in a matter of seconds. Breath choked. The beautiful world he had built in his mind was shattered. The light of hope that normally shone brightly in his heart was also extinguished.
Not likely. This. this is impossible. Yuan, he, he's getting engaged. No, this must be just a nightmare right? — inner Rose who keeps fighting endless arguments.
“I have to go now.” said Ray while looking at his watch.
The middle-aged man then got up from his seat. For a moment he stared at Rose who was still dumbfounded by the fact that Yuan was about to get engaged.
Ray justifies the location of his tie. Then walk out of the house. He ignored Rose whose heart was dying.
I hope it's enough to get him to step back and get away from this bad situation.
She is a very naive woman. I can't possibly let him go to war. Because he could have been hurt even before the war started.
At least, I've already met him and told him about Yuan's engagement plans. Either he will stick with that love or not. Now, it's all up to him. — Inner Ray.
•••
A room with shades of black and white integrated with gray color it looks gloomy.
The aura of the owner of the room is out, making the atmosphere around it feel blurry. There is no smell of life.
Yuan stood near his bedroom window. Looking blankly ahead. Then his hand moved to touch the clear window glass.
It rained out there. The black clouds seemed reluctant to move away. He seemed to always want to cover the starry sky like hope.
Breathing was heard from him again. His frustration had peaked at the highest point.
He can't just stay quiet like this. Yuan must act. But how? How did he get away from a place like Hozuki Castle? The question always leaves him limp and probably desperate.
To just breathe, Yuan felt watched. His hair just moved, Yuan felt many pairs of eyes instantly staring. Especially trying to break out of this house. It was as if he was going to explode in a moment.
Geck. Geck. Tok
The sound of knocking on the door sounded. Yuan's ears also heard him. But the man had no intention at all to open it.
“Young master Yuan.” call someone. “Young master, have you slept? Sorry to bother you. I just want to give you an extra blanket because outside it rains heavily and the air is very cold.” said someone. From that voice, she must be a middle-aged woman in her forties and above.
Yuan remained silent. He really won't open the door.
“Young master Yuan?” call the waiter. But Yuan was still unmoved, silent in his place. He is not indifferent to the sound of repeated knocking.
But then, a sentence uttered by the maid made Yuan turn towards the door of her room.
“Young master, although the rain outside is very heavy. But the night sky remains starry. Planet Venus the Morning Star. Young master Yuan, you must accept this blanket so as not to get cold.” said the maid.
“What are you doing in front of Young Master Yuan's room?! Quick go!” said another voice that sounded from outside Yuan's room.
With a quick movement, Yuan immediately opened the door of his room before the maid who said Venus was the Morning Star was expelled and left from the front of his room.
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