The Pearl of the Heart of Alvino

21

Nathan's inauguration as the company leader of Saputra Group will begin soon. Many invited guests attended the event, there were even some business partners Alexander and Saputra Group who took their daughter with them to captivate one of the two young entrepreneurs. However, neither Alvino nor Nathan seemed to care for the girls who were trying to get his attention.

"Mother, why hasn't Cacha come yet? Though soon the event will begin," asked Nathan, he was wailing to find the whereabouts of his sister who has not been seen at all.

"Maybe it's on the way, Cacha said she's done with the decorations" said Mila, Nathan clicked his tongue irritated.

"Basic woman!"

"It's Nat, you better be patient. It is a woman like that. Look at your sister, she has come" Mila said as she pointed towards the entrance, as they turned their eyes towards the entrance, where it looks four beautiful girls are walking gracefully into the venue of the event. Alvino's eyes were focused on Rania who was standing at the right corner, Alvino did not blink as she looked at Rania who looked so beautiful with a long dress wrapped around her body, rania's hair in the loop up to show her neckline, also Rania's natural makeup that is able to make Rania's beauty more radiated, especially tonight Rania does not wear thick glasses that usually adorn her face. Alvino is completely enamored of Rania's beauty.

"Ehem! Blink the Young Master." Alvino regains consciousness from his daydream as Nathan nudges Alvino's arm quite tight.

"You're a bitch, Nat!" snapped Alvino, but Nathan and Kenan who were beside him just chuckled amusedly.

"Who's got you blown away, Al?" nathan asked teasingly.

"Nothing!" answer Alvino ketus.

"Are you sure? I saw you not blinking while staring at the four of them. Let me guess, you must be lured to Ana, right? She looks so pretty tonight, if she wanted to, I would have made her my wife" Nathan said. All who were at one table with Nathan, rolled their eyes lazily hearing Nathan's words.

"Sister Nathan, I'm not late, am I?" asked Cacha who was standing near the table that his family was sitting at.

"Almost, if you're late, I'll fire you as a sister, Cha!" ketus Nathan's.

"Get me talking, Nat! I don't like you talking that way" Assistant Jo said.

"Sorry Dad" Nathan said quietly. The inauguration ceremony began, when Nathan took to the stage to introduce himself, many girls were so fascinated with Nathan. Almost an hour of the event took place, now the guests have been invited to enjoy the dishes that are already available.

"Well, let's welcome one of the guests who has a very melodious voice, who will entertain us tonight" the host said, as the inauguration ceremony had just ended.

"We call you, Rania Sandijaya," called the host out loud. Rania went up on stage with graceful steps, although she was very nervous but Rania tried to look calm. After a bit of small talk, Rania immediately sang the song 'To the bone-Pamungkas'. Everyone in attendance was fascinated when they heard Rania's stunning voice, even Mr. Sandi who was present because he received an invitation from Davin, felt very proud of one of his daughters.

Would you just take me home?

Would you just love me long?

Or should I keep hopping on?

I want you to the bone, ooh

I want you to the bone

Rania closed the song, she stared fixedly at Alvino who was also staring at her. However, Nathan nudged Kenan's arm thinking Rania was currently staring at Kenan sitting next to Alvino. As soon as Rania finished singing, she immediately stepped her foot down from the stage.

The young people, now gathered in one table, they were busy chatting while enjoying the food presented at their table. Rania just sat quietly, even as all praised her voice, Rania only showed a faint smile. For some reason, Rania felt very nervous to be at a table with Alvino, especially Rania felt that Alvino was watching her.

"Oh yeah Al, what about the girl you're looking for, haven't you found her yet? He said you told Max to help you" asked Kenan between meals.

"Almost Ken, may I soon get a bright spot from the little girl who helped me," said Alvino, his tail glancing at Rania's face that looked pale from being too nervous.

"You're great, Al. Ten years have been looking for the girl, but you have never given up" Kenan said praising her, Alvino showed only a faint smile. Alvino's eyes stared intently at Nathan giving the code so Nathan wouldn't open his voice. Understanding the code given Alvino, Nathan just shut up and enjoy the food.

"I'm sure that Kak Al will be the same as the helper girl if Kak Al has managed to find the girl" said Nadira who had not opened her voice earlier.

"Not really, I just wanted to thank him, nothing more." Alvino again glanced at Rania who was now looking down.

"You sure Al doesn't have feelings for the girl?" ask Kenan curiously. Alvino shook his head quickly.

"I don't have feelings for anyone right now. I really just wanted to thank him for helping me. Not a little more than that!" alvino replied firmly. Rania squeezed both her hands under the table firmly to channel the pain that spread throughout her body, even Rania's eyes began to look wet, Rania immediately got up before her tears fell from the corner of her eyes. All turned their eyes towards Rania who was already standing.

"I'll go to the toilet first." Rania walked quickly away from the table, even before anyone responded to Rania. Ana looked suspiciously at Rania, her heart feeling that Rania was hiding something from her.

"Rania why, An?" cacha asked in astonishment as she looked at Rania's back that was slowly moving away.

"Maybe she still feels nervous so go to the bathroom, usually like that," Ana replied casually, she did not want to make them all suspicious, even in Ana's heart, he was also astonished.

Rania who bailed to the toilet actually stepped her feet to the park around the event venue. Rania sat her body on a long bench in the park. Rania sat down, she could no longer hold back her tears, Rania sobbed softly. At first he was still hoping that Alvino would reciprocate his feelings, but that hope was now destroyed after hearing Alvino's words earlier. Rania had hoped that when she found out that Alvino was looking for her for ten years, she thought Alvino was looking for her because Alvino loved her, but it turned out that Alvino was looking for her just to thank her no more, making Rania's hope and heart just broken. Rania feels her heart is so broken, she has to learn to erase the name Alvino which she has always kept in her heart. Rania cried sobbing while covering her face with both hands.

"Did anyone hurt you until you cried like that?" Rania looked up, she was surprised to see Alvino who was already standing in front of her. Rania immediately wiped away her tears quickly, she did not want Alvino to see her crying self.

"Why don't you answer me?" tanya Alvino was full of emphasis. Rania got up and was about to leave the place, but Alvino's hand held Rania's arm until Rania's footsteps stopped instantly.

"Say everything honestly," Alvino ordered in a voice that sounded so begging. Rania still did not open her voice, she just stared at the hand of Alvino who was still holding her arm tightly.