The Pearl of the Heart of Alvino

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Alexander Mansion.

The look on Nadira's face this morning seemed so lethargic. In fact, there was not the slightest smile visible from both corners of Nadira's lips. Aluna who had been observing her daughter's face, became very curious.

"What's wrong with you, Nad?" aluna asked as Nadira stood beside her.

"Nadira's fine, Mom. Nadira left first." After kissing the back of her hand, Nadira immediately got into the car and drove her to Saputra Group.

Gusts of coarse breath repeatedly came out of Nadira's mouth. His heart was agitated at this moment, since last night Dion's mobile number could not be reached at all. In fact, Dion's existence seemed lost to the earth.

Nadira had tried to contact all of Dion's friends, but none of them knew where Dion was. Nadira also called Dion's home number, but said his maid Dion was not at his home.

Nadira parked his car in front of Saputra Group, after which he entered his room and saw Nathan who was already sitting in his big chair.

"Sorry, Brother. I'm late." Nadira looks at the watch on the wrist. His forehead seemed to shrivel when he saw the clock is still five minutes away.

"It's not you who's late, but I did come early" Nathan said as he stared fixedly at Nadira's face.

"What about Nathan's wounds?" ask Nadira lirih. He looked at Nathan's face, which still looked bruised in some parts.

"Wounds like this don't feel anything to me. Yes, even though it slightly reduced my fondness by a few percent," as Nathan recalls, Nadira looks pissed her lips. Without responding to his boss's remark, he immediately sat down in his chair and started working. However, Nadira could not focus at all, because when the thought of Dion came across, her heart would suddenly be restless. He sat in front of his computer, but his eyes were staring blankly.

"Nadira." Nadira's body squealed as Nathan's hand slapped his shoulder slowly. He looked in wonder at Nathan who was already sitting on his desk.

"Sister Nathan, why is Brother here?" nadira was confused.

"Eat him if work do not like daydreaming. I'm tired of calling you, I just walk here, you don't know" Nathan said.

"Sorry, Brother." Nadira lowered her head, while Nathan let out a long sigh.

"You have a problem?" nathan asked. "You can tell me the same story," he continued.

"Sister, if we have a girlfriend, is there any chance that our boyfriend is proposing to another woman?" nadira asked doubtfully. Nathan drew a wide smile from both corners of his lips.

"Nad, let's not still be dating. Married people, who already have legitimate ties, sometimes there are still those who are lured to other women. They often cheat, or even have another wife secretly. Especially those who are still dating, which obviously has no ties whatsoever."

"The courtship is also a bond, brother."

"No, dating is just a relationship stamp. Being engaged, getting married is just a bond."

"What if Nathan never had a girlfriend?"

"Sister, mommy had Dion propose to me within a week. If Dion doesn't come, my relationship with Dion will have to end. Nathan knows for himself, right? Mommy is what kind of person," said Nadira Lirih.

"If I may be honest, I agree with Aunty Aluna's proposal. You two have been in a long relationship. Before something unexpected happens, it's better ...."

"Sister! Me and Dion can still take care of themselves!" nadira snapped Nathan's words just like that.

"Yes, for now, but we don't know tomorrow-tomorrow, Nad. You have to remember, Nad. You are the only daughter of Mr. Davin and Aunty Aluna. You're their proud daughter, lest you let them down." Nadira was silent again. "We'll just bet."

"What order?" nadira asked as she stared fixedly at Nathan.

"Next week, until the deadline that Aunty Aluna has set for you and Dion. We will see how serious Dion is to you. If he comes to see your parents, it means he's a responsible man. If he doesn't come, then I'll come propose to you."

"No want! Brother Nathan is flirtatious, I don't like it!" nadira's protest was unacceptable.

"You just calm down. We made a deal, if I'm finally the one who came to propose to you. Then I will change my attitude, I will not flirt or tease other women anymore. How's it?" Nathan looked at Nadira's face which looked so worried.

"I'm not a betting material, brother." Nadira's voice sounded bright.

"Who told you the betting stuff? I just don't want you to fall for the wrong guy, Nad. To me, you're like Cacha I really need to take care of. I don't want you to fall for an irresponsible man."

"What is Nathan's brother responsible for?" nadira asked in disbelief.

"I'll try to be a responsible man. Hows it? You want?" Nathan extended his hand in front of Nadira, while Nadira simply stared at the hand without replying. "Come, Nad. If you're sure Dion's the man in charge, you won't be this hesitant." Nathan's trying to pump. With a heavy heart, Nadira returned Nathan's hand, agreeing to the bet Nathan gave. Because he was convinced that Dion was the man in charge.

"We'll see who's coming to see your parents. Me or Dion." Nathan stared fixedly at Nadira with a thin smile, while Nadira just remained silent. "Go back to work and I hope you don't mix personal business with work. Be a professional woman." Nathan ruffled Nadira's hair furiously, after which he walked back to his chair.

"Based on a shitty guy" Nadira grumbled as she confirmed her messy hair.

"I can still hear your sweet voice, Nad." Nathan smiled faintly at Nadira, while Nadira only piqued her lips.

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Next week, who will come to see Davin and Aluna more?

Dion or Nathan?

Hayoo replied 😂