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Delfin's eyeballs seemed to be jumping out of place after hearing Ziya's speech. “Ma-you mean what, Zi?” Delfin asked a question. He looked at the pretty face that looked tired.
“I want to resign. Despite yesterday's misunderstanding, it seems like Bu Cia doesn't like me,” Ziya explained. His face bowed softly, though he occasionally threw a glance at Delfin. Ziya was powerless to return the gaze given by Delfin. There was a fear that Delfin would be able to sniff out his pretense.
“Zi, I beg you not to be like this. My wife is jealous, so I hope you understand. Cia's business is my business. I can't possibly let go of a manager as tough as you just because of Cia,” issues Delfin said at length.
Ziya ventured to look at Delfin's handsome face. Delfin grabbed Ziya's hand, leading her to sit on the sofa that was there. If Delfin's eyeballs were almost out of place, now Ziya's heart turn began to be uncontrolled. It is accelerating faster with each beat.
Ziya looked at her wrist nanar that was in Delfin's grasp. ‘Manis’ is really only that word that is able to describe the treatment of Delfin to him. Although Arsen had done the same thing, but somehow it all felt different when Delfin did. The shakes felt so real. Especially after they sat together, Delfin grasped both fingers tightly.
“I beg you to stay as my manager. I'm really sorry for Cia's treatment of you. I make sure it all won't happen again.” Delfin stared gently at Ziya's netra.
There was a strange swish that perched in Delfin's heart as the two beautiful beads met. His heart was turbulent, but he was unable to guess what it was. “I beg Zi,” the door again with a clear look. “Didn't you need a lot of money to be able to contract a house? Remember there are siblings who are waiting for the results of your hard work, did you forget?” Delfin again reminded Ziya of the problem that Ziya was facing.
Ziya bowed languidly. “I remember, Fin. Precisely because my siblings can do things so far, her inner” thrashed. Yes, Ziya had indeed told Delfin about the home to be evicted, so he had to work hard to collect money coffers in order to contract the house. However, of course Ziya did not tell me about his mission of working with Pram as well.
“But what about Bu Cia? I really feel bad if you guys fight because of me.”
“Didn't I tell you, let Cia be my business.”
A moment of silence enveloped. Delfin stared fixedly at the beautiful face that was being bowed listlessly. “Trust me, Zi!” Again, Delfin tried to convince Ziya.
Somehow there is a sense of unwillingness if Ziya to resign. Delfin already felt that it was a perfect fit for Ziya's work. After all, finding a new manager is not necessarily as deft as Ziya.
“Later think again, Mr.” Ziya pulled his hand from Delfin's grasp. He had to save his heart that was pounding more and more erratically.
“Zi, can I ask you something?”
“What?”
“You're a sweet girl. When you were little you were adorable, was there never anyone who wanted to adopt you?”
“What kind of seduction do you give your prey, Fin? Basic male crocodile!” ziya grumbled in his heart. Delfin's question suddenly changed his perception of the man again.
“Zi, are you offended by my question?” Delfin asked again when he could not get an answer from Ziya.
“Ehm, ever. But I rejected it,” Ziya replied in the end.
“Why? Isn't it fun when you can get a new family?”
“Then I left home mom alone? I can't. If only to pursue my own happiness should leave the family that has loved me since infancy.” Ziya exhaled violently. Happy memories with Erna.
“For me, Ms. Erna is not just a nursing home mom. I consider her my own mother. Someone who has no blood relation at all, but willing to take sincere care when I am sick. Giving the affection that my biological parents should give. Replacing the role of parents I need. If at that time I chose to leave, then events like this happened to him and I was not there in his time of need, I would feel very guilty.”
Ziya. His two hands squeezed into each other, as if showing his heart that felt squeezed to formless when the bitter incident befell the parlour.
Delfin looked at Ziya. Hand stretched. Gently stroked Ziya's hand until Ziya turned her head towards her. “You don't worry. I have for you, and will help as much as I can.” A perfect smile on Delfin's lips. Trying to give Ziya some peace of mind.
“You are a great woman, Zi. Anyone will be lucky to get you. You're beautiful, you're mature, you're hardworking and you're good. Suppose ...” Delfin patted his forehead, stopping his mind that was starting to stretch out in an uncertain direction. He could not lie to his heart which held admiration for Ziya's figure.
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Time crawls properly. Ziya's work was over. Today Delfin's agenda is only practicing vocals, so he still has free time.
“Zi?” call Delfin when Ziya is about to go home.
“Iya, Sir?” Ziya turned towards the source of the sound.
Ziya was stunned, trying to digest the words he had just heard. “Means?”
“I want to come to your home. Can, right?”
“A-what won't be a problem for Bu Cia? I am afraid that Bu Cia again misunderstood,” said Ziya.
“No going,” firmly Delfin. “Come!” without another word, Delfin pulled Ziya's hand towards his car.
Ziya no longer refused. He smiled obliquely, “Step closer to the mission. If Cia misunderstands and they fight back it actually benefits me, Ziya's inner”.
Ziya forgot the rebar that was re-king in his heart. He should focus on his job. For the sake of the orphanage sisters, he was willing to do anything. Ziya and Delfin are in Delfin's car. Good not to come because I came home early.
“Zi?” Delfin broke the silence after the car started to split the road.
“Iya, Sir.”
“Am I that old until you have to call me 'Father'?” There was a ticklish tingle that tickled every Ziya calling him father and that made him uncomfortable.
“I work for you, so it is appropriate that I respect you,” Ziya explained with a sweet smile.
“But I feel uncomfortable.”
“Really?” Ziya turned his attention to Delfin who was driving.
“Use formal language only like this actually I feel uncomfortable. I'd rather talk like a friend. Me-you, i-lo, maybe? Just don't me and you, it looks as if there is a wide distance between us. I don't like.”
Ziya gave a smile, “So what should I call?”
“Call Delfin only, from now on we are friends.” Delfin's smile was perfect.
“What is not excessive?”
“I don't think. We are also almost the same age, right?” Every now and then Delfin turned towards Ziya in between his busy driving. “Where?” ask again.
Silent. Ziya did not reply as if thinking of something. “Slowly, but surely, Fin. I'll make you turn away from Cia. When that happens Cia will know what kind of man you are. If you are truly loyal, you will never enter the game I created, Ziya's inner”.
“Don't think Cia! That is my business,” said Delfin, as if understanding what Ziya was afraid of.
“Good.” Full of smiles Ziya's victory responded to Delfin's request.
“Cia was very jealous long ago. That's why I don't have many girlfriends. But I never questioned his jealousy. If he wasn't jealous I would suspect whether he still loved me or not. It's just that I have to be good at keeping an attitude with other female friends. I know, his jealousy is because he loves me so much, and so do I. I've been in love with her since I first saw her, maybe you won't believe the term love at first sight.” Delfin explained at length.
Ziya only pulled out a single smile letting Delfin continue his story.
“But that's what happened to me, Zi. Everything in Cia made me fall in love. My heart cannot turn to another heart. There's only Cia's name etched beautifully in there. Even though her grandfather Cia did not approve of our relationship, I fought hard to be able to melt grandfather's heart. Together with Cia, we fight for our love. Until we finally got married. Although I have not fully received my blessing from his grandfather Cia.”
“Why does his grandfather Bu Cia not approve of you?” Ziya interrupted Delfin's story.
“Because for grandfather, I have no future. I will not be able to make happy Cia who since childhood has been struggling treasure.”
“Really?” Ziya was hesitant with Delfin's statement because according to the information he got from Pram, Pram did not approve because Delfin was a playboy.
“Yes, but I can prove it if I can. The origin of the love between me and Cia is still as great as ever. I believe our love will help us through the storm that hits our household. I know that housekeeping won't be easy. Every love will definitely be tested and may my love and Cia be able to get through it all.”
At the end of the sentence Delfin affixed a smile full of certainty to make Ziya think again about his goal. There's a sneak doubt. Through the story of Delfin, he could feel such great love. Love from Delfin to Cia. However, what about the story presented by Pram? I don't know, for a while Ziya will still be siding with Pram. Anyway, Pram already paid for it.
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