
The next day, seven o'clock in the morning, fifteen minutes.
Yuan is seen already standing in front of the door of Rose's apartment.
Not long after, the door of the apartment opened. Showing the figure of the girl that instantly made Yuan smile.
“Good morning, princess Rose.” Yuan said.
Rose smiled, but then hissed towards Yuan.
“Do not overdo it.” Rose said as she locked the door of her apartment.
Yuan only smiled broadly in response. Then he realized something strange. “Your friend named Yana where is it?” ask Yuan.
As Yuan remembered, Yana was staying at Rose's house last night. Why was this morning not visible? And again, after Rose came out of her apartment, the girl locked the door, she could not be seen waiting for someone. That was why Yuan felt strange and astonished.
“Eh? Why are you suddenly asking for her whereabouts?” rose asked after putting the apartment key in her bag.
“Don't be jealous, I asked because I felt weird. Didn't he stay at your house last night? But why was that spicy-mouthed girl now invisible? You also directly locked the door of your apartment.” Yuan said.
“Ck, who's jealous. Yana was home at five in the morning. So now you don't see it in my apartment.” Rose said.
“Oh, great. Then, let's go.” said Yuan who then seemed to reach for Rose's hand, then grasped it.
Yuan held Rose's hand as he walked the girl out of the apartment building.
“What's good?”
“Yes good, because he won't be a bully to both of us.” Yuan said.
“Yuan, what you call a bully is a good friend of mine loh.” Rose said in a reminiscent tone.
“Iya, yes sorry. You have always defended her rather than me when your own lover.” Yuan protested.
“Do not complain like that. After all, you two are both very important people to me.” Rose said.
“Iya, I understand.” Yuan said as he stopped his footsteps right in front of a black car of his.
Yuan opened the left car door for Rose. “Come in.” said.
“Thank you.” said Rose while getting into the car.
After Rose entered, Yuan closed the door again. Then he walked to the right side of the car, opened the door and got into it.
“Have the seatbelt?” asked Yuan while putting up his own seatbelt.
“Ah yes, almost forgot.” said Rose, he then grabbed the seatbelt and started installing it himself.
“Sini, let me help.” Yuan said. The man then took over the seatbelt that Rose was holding and began to pair it for Rose.
After finishing the seatbelt, Yuan looked up at Rose, making Rose have to slightly raise her head up so as not to get too close to Yuan.
“Do you not want to thank me for this?” yuan asked as he touched Rose's ranum lips.
“Thanks.” says Rose. He actually understood Yuan's intentions, but he deliberately pretended to be misunderstood, so that Yuan thought that Rose had mistaken the meaning of the word 'by this' which actually has the understanding as a thank you with a kiss.
“Ck, suck.” said Yuan who then moved away from Rose.
Rose was seen breathing his legs after he saw Yuan move away from him and started to start the engine.
“You interned at Anyu law firm where?” yuan asked after the car he was driving drove into the street.
“Eh? How's maxduk?”
“Jeez, why is your brain so hard to connect this morning? So if that morning drink a lot of water so that your head melts, not frozen like this.” lamented Yuan.
“Sorry. But I really don't understand your question.” said Rose.
Yuan looked to be breathing for a moment. Then then, at a glance he glanced towards Rose who seemed to be staring at him.
“Your location is an internship at Anyu's law firm in its central building or in its branch building? If in the branch, where is the branch? The problem is that the branch of the Anyu law firm has three. On Greenpeace road, Newland, same on Skyland.” road
“I'm in its central building.” Rose said.
“Ck, why didn't you say it before I spoke at length?” said Yuan.
“Cutting people talk is not good Yuan.” Rose said giving his reason.
Yuan just sighed, he relented.
“Rose, one thing you must remember and never forget during your internship there.” Yuan said without turning to Rose who was still staring at him.
“What?” ask Rose.
“Remember and never forget to keep your distance with Feng. You also should not meet him too often.” said Yuan.
“Iya, I know. After all, is Feng a positive patient of covid nineteen? Use the event keep the distance all.” said Rose.
“Ck, do not refute my words, just remember what I said and do not try to forget him let alone ignore him.” Yuan said.
“Iya Yuan, take it easy. I won't see Feng as often, after all, we're different rooms. Maybe the intensity of our meetings is the same as on campus, not too often. Except— ” said Rose, deliberately hanging the sentence.
“Except what?” yuan asked as he glanced at Rose, then refocused on the streets.
“Unless he meets me. Even though I tried to stay away from him if he met me himself how? Especially if it's lunchtime, Feng will definitely come to lunch with me and Yana too.” Rose said.
“That's why I really don't like to see you intern in the same place as him.” Yuan said.
“Then just like this, how about every lunch hour, we meet? So, we can have lunch together. Anyway, I can take the time to have lunch outside the office with you.” Rose said.
“Really? Doesn't matter?” ask Yuan.
“It seems not.” Rose replied with a smile.
“Good. But I didn't promise. The thing is, my father would have really educated me firmly in the company. So, I don't know if I can have some free time or not to go out and meet you. That's why I won't promise. You— doesn't matter, right? I'm really sorry.” Yuan said.
“Yes, if it is like that how else. We are both busy with our own business. We can't blame the situation either. It is also our struggle to create a good future. Of course I'll understand you. So it doesn't matter to me. If you can get out, just call me.” Rose said.
Yuan smiled at him, he felt moved by Rose's words just now. The man then looked gently ruffled Rose's short, well-groomed hair.
“Yuan, you made my hairdo broken.” complained Rose while taking the comb and also the mirror that he stored in his bag.
“Since when did you keep such things in your bag? And also, since when do you care about how you look? Ck, is it because you're going to meet Feng, that's why you're dressing up like you are today?” the real Yuan said was only joking.
Rose who was combing her hair, she was forced to stop her activities because she thought that Yuan misunderstood her again.
Yuan laughed at hearing that. He was only joking, but Rose took it seriously.
“Yes for Christ Rose. You look so tense, I was just kidding you. Why do you have to say that seriously? Come on, relax yourself for a second. Although this is your first day of internship, but also do not be as stiff and tight as it is.”, said Yuan while looking at his lover who looked pursed his lips.
Rose's expression really made Yuan tighten his laughing voice even more.
“There is absolutely nothing funny.” Rose said in an upset tone.
•••
In a room designed with a blend of elegance and luxury. There was a middle-aged woman who looked to be massaging her temples after just opening her eyes.
Ana blinked her eyes several times, adjusting her vision to the dim light from the sleeping lights.
The gray curtain mixed with deep black color had not even been opened, making the sunlight that had shone for several hours and was blocked from entering the room.
“What time is it?” muttered Ana with a raucous voice typical of people waking up.
Ana then scrunched her eyes, sharpened her eyes to look at the alarm clock she placed on her bedside nightstand.
“What?! It's half ten?! I am kebo, right? How can I fall asleep until this hour?!” screeched Ana with eyes that were immediately wide open, eliminating the drowsiness that had still gently caressed her.
“Aish, I really woke up.” he said.
After which, Ana seemed to rush towards the bathroom.
Finished cleaning herself, Ana came out of the bathroom and started wearing her full outfit in a quick motion.
Then, because time continues to run and as if it is chasing him. Ana until no longer had time to incise complete make up on her face. He only uses solid powder and lipstick. There are no primers, foundation, mascara, eyeshadow, and everything else.
“Have not had time anymore.” said Ana with eyes that looked at her makeup equipment.
“This is all because of Ray, if only last night I could ignore his words and sleep well. I will not experience insomnia that makes me wake up late.” Ana said while wearing powder.
“It's enough like this.” said Ana, she momentarily looked at herself from the reflection of the mirror.
Then then, Ana grabbed her bag and immediately came out from inside her room.
When Ana had just opened the door of her room, the middle-aged woman was made dumbstruck by a sturdy figure who had been standing before the door of the room since when.
“Ah dear god, Just surprise me.” complained Ana to that person.
“You woke up late?” ask the man, Ray, Ana's husband.
Ana stared at Ray at a glance. But then he ignored the middle-aged man and chose to leave just like that.
“Ana.” call Ray, but get absolutely no answer from the wife.
“You're still mad at me huh?” ask Ray.
Getting such a question, Ana looked back, towards Ray standing up.
“You think for yourself.” replied Ana. After that, he returned his feet.
“Ana, baby. With me first, I'm really sorry.” said Ray as he stepped after Ana who started down the stairs.
“You want to apologize to me?” asked Ana without stopping her footsteps.
Ana continued down the stairs until when she reached the last step, she turned and looked at her husband who had been right by her side.
“Iya.” replied Ray who also stopped his steps.
“Then, tell me, what's your mistake?” said Ana while putting both hands together and leaning on the right side of the stairs.
“My mistake? Why should I say it? I just want to apologize to you, why are you making it difficult?” ask Ray.
Ana stared at Ray's eyes, making the man instantly silent for a moment. The look on his face that looked upset was now shrinking, not out of fear, but more to worry. He was worried that Ana would get even more angry with him if he mispronounced a single word.
“Oh, so you ha-nya want to apologize? In that case, I do not need to respond to him.” said Ana, she deliberately emphasized the word 'only' to intimidate the man in front of her. To make Ray aware of what he has said to his wife.
Is an apology a game? He said 'just want to'? Cih, it's better that he just keep his apology. — Inner Ana.
Ana is later seen re-leaving her legs, but within seconds, Ray has held the middle-aged woman's arm, preventing Ana from leaving before their problems are over.
“Do not go first. We'll solve both of our problems. How long will you ignore me and keep getting mad at me?” said Ray.
“Problems? I never thought there was a problem between the two of us. You're the one who thinks too much.” Ana said.
“If you don't think like that. Then why did you wake up so bad? You usually wake up late because the night can't sleep. So, you must have experienced insomnia last night because you thought too much about our problems. Aye right? You can't hide that from me.” said Ray.
“Cih, what are you saying? Do not just talk, and also, do not talk as if you know everything about me.” said Ana while trying to release Ray's hand grip on his arm.
“I know everything about you, as much detail as I know. Since you've been living with me for decades, how could I not know you well.” said Ray.
“Ray, if you know me well, you won't talk about Yuan's matchmaking with me. Don't you understand too? I really hate that conversation. Absolutely do not like.” said Ana.
“Darling, I know you don't like it. But it's all also for— ”
“For Yuan's kindness?! Yea?! You always say that, but have you ever asked Yuan directly, is that good for his future? Can you be sure that Yuan will be happy with the match? You and I both don't know what's going to happen to our son's future. So how can you easily say that this is all for Yuan's good?!” ana said with her voice. Maybe everyone in the house could hear his words.
“Ray, if you know yes. Everything you've done is obviously for the good of your company. You're even willing to sacrifice your son's future just for the sake of the company's progress. You are amazing. I can't believe you're gonna be like this. Your ambition is terrible.” continued Ana who then managed to release her arm from Ray's hand.
After that, Ana is seen leaving Ray who seems fixated with all her words.
Just like decades ago, Ana's words again made Ray speechless and made himself like a frozen ice sculpture.
“Ray, what's up? From inside the room, I heard Ana's voice sounding angry. Are you guys fighting?” asked Calista's grandmother who seemed to walk over to him with the help of a personal nurse who was special in caring for the old woman.
Ray breathed out his heavy breath, then turned to look at his stepmother.
“We were fighting. But I'll take it easy, it'll all be over. After all, isn't it natural for a husband-wife to fight?” said Ray.
“Yes, that's natural. But the thing is, I've never seen you and Ana fight like this. Even Ana made such a loud voice to you. The problem at the root of your quarrel must be very serious. I don't want to interfere, but you're trying your best to solve your problems. I really don't want to see you guys who are usually romantic, now become like a pair of mortal enemies.” said Calista's grandmother.
“Iya ma'am, Ray understands. Then Ray leaves for the office.”
“Iya, be careful on the road.” said Calista's grandmother.
Ray nodded, then the middle-aged man was seen walking out of his house to his car garage.
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