The Pearl of the Heart of Alvino

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Alvino sat in the passenger seat, with Kenan sitting behind the steering wheel. Kenan was Alvino and Nathan's best friend when they were in Elementary School. However, when they enter First High School, Kenan must follow his parents to move abroad. Although the three of them were far apart, but their communication was still well-established. In fact, when the school holidays arrive, they will take turns to visit each other. From now on, Kenan will settle in Indonesia, as he will be Alvino's personal assistant during his tenure as company leader.

"I'm sorry, Al. I couldn't attend yesterday when you were appointed company leader" Kenan said, breaking the silence between them.

"It's okay, Ken. I know you must be tired because you just arrived in Indonesia. Your best friend is close, he's late. In fact, she didn't see me when she was in the lantik" Alvino said, her voice sounding so upset.

"How come Nathan's late for your big show?" ask Kenan in wonder.

"Didn't your best friend always suck?" Kenan chuckles amusedly at Alvino who puts on a lame face.

Their car goes into the Alexander Group Company, Alvino gets off the car, followed by Kenan behind him. As the two of them walked in, many pairs of eyes were trying to get attention, but neither Alvino nor Kenan cared, they still walked gallantly towards their room. Alvino opened the door of the room that was still closed, after the door opened, he entered the room. Alvino circulated his gaze, sweeping through the entire room. His eyes were fixed on his desk, where there was a signboard containing the inscription of his full name and the current position of Alvino. Alvino sighed slowly and exhaled quickly.

"Now, the responsibility of this company is in my hands. I can no longer play games" complained Alvino, sitting his body in his seat of greatness.

Meanwhile, Kenan sat at a desk located not far from Alvino's desk. Today, Alvino is heavily preoccupied with the files that have been piled up to be researched and re-studied.

The clock had already shown twelve o'clock in the afternoon, but Alvino was still busy with the files in his hand.

"It's lunch time, sir," Kenan tried to remind. Alvino glanced at the clock attached to his wrist.

"Come on Ken, let's eat outside. I'd love to eat at Restaurant XX," Alvino asked, he stood up, then walked out of the room following Kenan who was tailing behind him. After they got into the car, Kenan drove the car to Restaurant XX as the Young Master wished.

Alvino and Kenan enjoy lunch together, as they are out of the office, so Alvino treats Kenan as a best friend rather than as a personal assistant. Their lunch was both interspersed with some chatter and light jokes.

"Just bad about dating." Alvino stared lazily at Nathan who had just arrived.

"Snat!" call Alvino full of emphasis.

"Yes Young Master and Mr. Assistant," led Nathan as he sat between Alvino and Kenan.

"I hate that foul mouth of yours!" alvino is upset, while Nathan just smiles as if he is innocent.

"The two of you didn't change from childhood, always arguing but were both afraid of losing" Kenan commented as he chewed on the food in his mouth, among the three of them, it was Kenan who had the most mature thoughts.

"What do we want to become!" sewot Alvino's. Nathan's hand rubbed Alvino's back.

"Relaxed Young Master, a person who is always angry will usually get wrinkles on his face faster. Are you not afraid of aging prematurely?" Nathan tried to calm down, but Nathan's words only further ignited Alvino's emotions to rise to the crown.

"Nathan! I thought I wanted to mutilate you, and then I made you piranha food!" snapped Alvino's furious. Instead of being afraid, Nathan and Kenan just chuckled amusedly.

"Truly a descendant of Mr. Davino Alexander." Nathan seemed undaunted by Alvino's teasing.

"Already, already. What are you doing here, Nat?" asked Kenan to end the debate between the two of them while sipping avocado juice in front of him.

"I? Of course let go of longing with my best friend," seloroh Nathan while raising his eyebrows.

"Curtain! When did you officially become CEO, Nat?"

"Two weeks away, Young Master don't forget to come to my show, because the girl with a sweet voice will again contribute her voice," Nathan said in a teasing tone, making Alvino grin.

"Girls make a sweet voice? Who?" ask Kenan curiously.

"Well, you'll know for yourself." Nathan deliberately wants to make Kenan curious. No doubt, a tonyoran landed gallantly on Nathan's head.

"Al, aren't you still looking for the girl who used to help you?" kenan asked, because Alvino and Nathan had told him about the incident that had happened to Alvino.

"Yes, I've been looking for him for ten years, but I can't find his whereabouts at all" explained Alvino. Alvino's face was suddenly grim, Alvino was always sad when he remembered the little girl his helper, Alvino would feel a heavy burden in his heart.

"You don't remember the girl's face at all?" ask Kenan curiously.

"No, I only remember the look in his eyes." Alvino glanced at his watch. Lunch time is almost over, Alvino invites Kenan back to the office with Nathan who follows them both.

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Alvino drove his car through a very quiet street. He is eager to breathe fresh air after a day of struggling in front of a computer screen, while Kenan goes home first because he has other interests. While being engrossed in driving, suddenly Alvino felt the car in his vehicle drove with a little olic. Alvino's car immediately pulled over, Alvino immediately got off the car and saw the rear car tire had deflated. Alvino circulated his gaze around the place, but it was completely deserted.

"Damn!" sumpat Alvino was upset while kicking the car tire that had deflated it.

"How do I replace it?" muttered Alvino, he grabbed the phone in the car and was about to call Nathan.

"Why is your car, sir?" Alvino turned his head, he saw Ana who was standing not far from where she was standing.

"Look at yourself, my car's tires are flat,"

"Are you carrying spare tires?" asked Ana, Alvino nodded slowly.

"There's a back," Alvino replied accordingly. Without saying much, Ana took the spare tire and pushed it to the side of the deflated tire. Alvino's eyes looked at Ana's movements.

"Did you bring jacks?" ask Ana again. Alvino flinched, she stared in disbelief at Ana who was still even smiling sweetly.

"Master?" call Ana, wake Alvino from her daydream.

"I brought it, I'll get it for a second." Alvino takes the jack behind the seat and gives it to Ana. After receiving the jack, Ana immediately changed the tires of Alvino's car, while Alvino stared in admiration at Ana. How not? Ana is a girl, but she is able to change car tires alone without any help.

"Here you go, sir." Ana's voice managed to surprise Alvino who was still transfixed.

"You're so great. I'm the only one who's not that great," praised Alvino for making Ana misbehave.

"You could have, sir."

"How about we have dinner together? Think of it as a sign of my gratitude to you. One more thing, don't call me sir, but just call Al," Alvino said. Ana simply nodded and smiled towards Alvino. A smile that looked so sweet in Alvino's eyes.

"Hows it? Are you willing to accompany me to dinner?" alvino asked to confirm, Ana nodded slowly. After taking care of everything, Ana and Alvino get into the car and the car drives towards a restaurant not far from their place.

"I didn't think you'd be that good." Alvino again praised Ana, while Ana immediately turned her face so that Alvino did not see her face that had been blushed.

"Don't praise me too much, Al. I'm afraid your girlfriend's mad,"

"I don't have a boyfriend." Ana stared in disbelief at Alvino, making sure Alvino's answer was correct.

"Don't joke, Al. Where maybe someone as handsome as you are, and served as a CEO, does not have a single lover," said Ana really do not believe.

"I've never been in a relationship at all." Alvino tries to convince Ana.

"Why?" ask Ana curiously. Alvino just shrugged both of his shoulders simultaneously. Ana instantly fell silent, as she did not want to ask too far. The atmosphere of the car returned to silence, as Alvino and Ana were both washed away in their respective minds.