The Seduced Teaser

Self-Esteem

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Time passes so quickly. Amidst the busy filming of commercials and video clips of her new album, Delfin had to divide her time, mind, and energy for household affairs that lately was so concerning. The rising artist harbored a million sorrows that no one else knew. Delfin was really professional. He does not like his personal affairs to be public consumption. This was certainly due to the intervention of Pramono. Because if the news of Delfin's affair to spread, Pramono will be one of the aggrieved parties.

Meanwhile, the agency office began to be preoccupied with everything related to the schedule of the release of Delfin's latest album. For the stage, the agency gave up entirely to a special team that was experienced in this matter. Similarly, the sale of entry tickets that began to open today. Although the new album launch concert is still a few days away, but the ticket sales are beyond prediction.

“Fin, take a look! Just this time the public was so enthusiastic about our concert.” The Producer showed a row of numbers on his laptop screen towards Delfin.

“Gosh! Is this really true, boss? Wrong time.” Delfin tried to make sure once again.

“What's wrong? It's a system that recaps. Cook yes, wrong? Don't fuck you, Fin!” said the middle-aged man who still looked fresh. The laughter of the two echoed within the room. The scent of happiness started to waft in every corner of the agency building.

While in another room, Ziya was busy choosing costumes for the star. Ziya deftly took some costumes that would be worn by Delfin at the big event. So far whatever Ziya chose was always to Delfin's taste. Either because Ziya was so attentive to such a detailed thing about Delfin or Ziya's taste was indeed good.

However for this time, Ziya did not want to be careless. This concert is the biggest achievement in Delfin's career, so Ziya's costume business must involve the star.

“Why don't you just choose, anyway?” scowl Delfin so arrived within the room after a while ago received a call from Ziya.

Ziya smiled welcoming Delfin's arrival. A smile that hid the wound even though he was trying to be fine. A few days ago, Delfin told me that Cia had returned to the apartment. It emanated from the look of his eyes that looked so happy. Ziya should be happy to hear the news. However, deep down in his heart there was a sense of unwillingness if they were to get back together.

“Zi! Kok, bengong, sih.” Delfin's sentence restored his sanity that had disappeared for a moment.

“Eh, how, Fin?”

“Ish! Why aren't you the one who chose it, Ziya?” again Delfin dropped his body on the chair that was near the window.

“This time is different, Fin. This is the release of your first album. Your appearance should be absolutely perfect. So you will determine which costume you will wear from some that I have chosen,” Ziya explained while showing the row of clothes that Ziya had prepared.

Some time Delfin sorted out the clothes. Honestly, Delfin was confused as to which one to choose. Because, this is related to the brand that became a sponsor in the launch of his new album.

“Zi, which one do you choose?” Delfin switched to a row of female costumes on his left side.

“I, mah, easy. Later just adjust,” Ziya replied casually. Ziya thought that it was Delfin who should amaze the audience, not her. Ziya does not care much about the costumes she will wear, although Ziya will appear on stage with Delfin in several scenes.

“None back, huh? Usually, tuh, a complicated girl. Well, it was me who adjusted your costume,” protest Delfin.

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Meanwhile in the apartment, a beautiful and graceful woman was waiting for the arrival of her husband. Today Cia deliberately went home earlier than her boutique to prepare dinner. Cia wants to surprise Delfin by preparing a romantic dinner in the apartment. With the youtube video guide, Cia is trying to cook different meals. Those who were busy never bothered about food until this time came the initiative of Cia to make a surprise for her husband.

Time showed at ten p.m. when Delfin arrived at the apartment. The first thing he saw was a candle flame in the room. Delfin stepped slowly, approaching the well-organized dining table. Although simple, romantic impression can be felt. In his heart he said, that this table is laid out with love.

Delfin smiled as he found Cia asleep on the sofa. He immediately approached his wife and knelt down to align his position. There was a sense of regret staring at Cia's innocent face while asleep. Delfin regretted that he had not been able to pay more attention to Cia.

“I'm sorry, Ci.” Delfin kissed his wife's forehead and stroked her smooth cheeks. While Cia who felt a touch on her cheek began to piqu.

“You just got home?” Cia immediately got up and tidied up her clothes. His consciousness slowly returned, he turned on the clock that was stuck to the wall.

“I'm sorry I came home late, darling,” Ogled Delfin before Cia got angry. “You must not have eaten. Let's eat!” Delfin led the wife to the dinner table. However, just a few steps of his hand grip was pushed aside by Cia. Delfin stopped his steps and turned to look at Cia.

Highlight the eyes full of disillusionment implied from Cia's beautiful netra. Samar began to appear a puddle that made those beautiful eyes look so pitiful. Cia was really disappointed. The romantic dinner he had prepared since the afternoon was already meaningless. His mood vanished just after magrib Delfin told him he was coming home late. Yes, again the matter of preparing the release of the album became an excuse. It was not that Cia did not believe it, but Cia was disappointed that Delfin was with Ziya more often than she was.

“Ci, forgive me!” Delfin sat down in front of Cia. The man grasped Cia's soft hand and kissed her.

“Until when will it be like, Fin?” lirih Cia, he was already tired of facing this kind of situation.

“Sorry, Dear. I still have to practice for the next few days. All this for our future, baby. Please give me confidence!” Delfin pleaded, but Cia who was already disappointed as if not to criticize Delfin's sincerity.

“I didn't expect any of that, Fin. I just want us to live quietly like we used to. Isn't the result of the boutique enough for us to live happily?” cia looked at Delfin's netra hazel. Delfin flinched, it turned out that Cia did not understand his struggle all along.

“Not that problem, Ci. Your store is more than enough for our lives. But that's exactly where the problem is. You don't know, anyway?” Delfin squeezed his hair rough. He stood up and held Cia's shoulder, “It's precisely because your boutique is getting bigger that makes grandfather look down on me even more, Ci. Please understand! Appreciate me once as your husband. A husband's self-esteem is when he is able to provide a decent life for his wife. As long as I'm still mediocre, Grandpa will never consider me as his daughter-in-law's granddaughter.”

This time it was not just Cia who was crying. That clear luster just slid from the corner of Delfin's eye. Chasing with a heartbeat that goes up and down. Once again the man was disappointed, that what Cia had in mind was just jealousy. Cia did not think at all about her husband's pride in front of Pramono.

“I'm tired, Ci. I want a break.” Delfin turned towards the room and closed the door. Cia was stunned to hear Delfin's confession that so pierced her heart. That's where Cia realized, that all this time he was the one who made Delfin's life difficult. He dropped his body on the floor, slapped his beautiful face on the sofa and cried as much as he could. This time he realized his stupidity.

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