The Sheen of Love Alzarin

Chapter 33

At night as usual Alza and Arion chat with each other even though they did not meet all day. They sat on the bed leaning against the bed.

It used to feel like this was full of romance for them. But now only the status they hold as husband and wife. While the heart is somehow anchored to whom.

"Where did you apply for a job?" Ask Arion while focusing on his laptop.

"Group DS," replied Alza casually.

"Ds Group? Why propose there?"

"Why really? According to Falia it is a big company like Pratama and Nusantara."

Arion screeches. "Is it because you know the owner? That's why you chose to propose there?"

Alza begins to dislike Arion's tone. "What do you mean?"

"Argentina! You know him, right?"

Alza rolled her eyes lazily. He chose to pull the blanket and sleep in a dream.

...***...

The next day, Alza went to the office in a passionate manner. He doesn't even care about Jesly or Arion asking about his departure.

"Where's Alza?" Jesly asked one of the ART.

"Mmm, anu Non. Miss Alza..."

"Alza went to work" Arnis approached Jesly.

"What's? Working?"

"How are you? Do you enjoy hitching a ride on people's husbands? Is that as low as a celebrity?"

"Hey! Don't be reckless, Aunt. I'm pregnant with aunt's granddaughter. The granddaughter you're so looking forward to that Alza can't give."

Arnis rolled a lazy eyeball. "As far as you are! Just do as you please until we know for sure the gender of your child!" Arnis breezed away after having fun with Jesly.

Jesly growled in annoyance. "Huh! Just watch out for you! I make sure this kid is a boy. This child will become the ruler of the Nusantara Group someday."

Meanwhile, Alza, who was waiting for a public bus, was approached by a Falia car.

"the alza! Come with me!"

"But, Fal... You'll be late, how?"

"No will! You forget, if we're in the same direction. C'mon fast! It's your first day of work, you have to show discipline."

Alza nodded. "alright. Thanks, Fal."

"Either. Don't forget, I'm the one who will always support you!"

Alza smile. He was so grateful to know Falia. She thought that Falia was a cold, heartless girl like her brother.

Arriving at the office, Argan introduces Alza directly to the marketing department where Alza will work. There were whispering because Alza accepted the work not through the HRD section, but it was immediately dismissed by Alza by showing good performance and attitude.

The first day Alza worked, got a positive response from her co-workers. Alza is a fun person and likes to help others.

Argan who noticed the interaction of Alza and her coworkers made her own smiles unclear. Until Ammar also smiled to see the absurd behavior of his boss.

"It looks like Miss Alzarin is a special person huh, sir?"

Ammar's question was answered spontaneously by Argan. "Yes, she's a special woman."

Aware of what he said, Argan immediately looked at Ammar who was laughing at him even softly.

"Ngapain you? Work again!" Firmly Argan with authoritative return mode.

"Sorry, Sir. I went back to my room first!" Ammar saluted then walked out of Argan's room.

After Ammar died, Argan rubbed his face rough. "God! What are you thinking, Argan? Alza is the wife of people. How can I fall for someone's wife?" Argan nodded slowly.

...***...

At five o'clock in the afternoon, employees began to scatter out of the DS Group building, including the Alza. This time Alza ordered an ojek online only to go home. There's no way Alza could've contacted Falia. Alza knows Falia is also busy because she holds an important position in the Nusantara Group.

"The alza!" Arga's call makes Alza wobbly. He was afraid that anyone would see and think badly about their relationship.

"Mr Argan?"

"Alza, are you going home yet?"

"Yes, I'm waiting for an online ojek, sir."

"Please if we're just the two of you, don't call me sir. It feels too formal. Just call my name."

Alza scratched his nape. "But... It feels inappropriate, sir. I am Master's subordinate."

"Work hours are up, Alza."

"Good, Sir. Uh I-i mean... Brother Argan! Is it okay to call you brother?"

Argan smiles. "i like. Oh yeah, how about we celebrate your first day of work by meeting Oma? Oma would be happy if you came."

"Eh?!" Alza hesitates to accept Argan's offer. Although on one side of his heart he was also lazy to return to the Nusantara house because of the presence of Jesly there.

"Come, Alza. It's for Oma." Argan pleads.

Alza breathed first. "alright. I'll cancel his online motorcycle order and pay the fine."

"Eh, there's no need." Argan approached a security guard and gave him some money.

"If there will be an ojek looking for Miss Alza, just give her this tips money. And this is for my father."

"Bang, I should have been the one..."

"Easy! Let's get in!" Argan opens the car door and lets Alza in. Argan's warm attitude made Alza melt.

After driving for a while, Argan's car finally entered the yard of Syailendra's family home.

"Let's go in!"

This was the second time Alza had set foot in the mansion. It used to be when he entered it in an unconscious condition, but came out in a conscious state.

Alza followed Argan's footsteps.

"Oma! Where's oma? Oma, look who's coming!" Argan's appeal made Oma Ratna directly approach her grandson.

"Alzarin!" Oma Ratna was delighted to see the arrival of Alza.

"Oma! How are you?" Alza is playing with Oma Ratna.

"Oma is fine. How about yourself? And what about..." Oma Ratna looked at Alza's stomach which was now not enlarged.

Alza smiled faintly and did not answer. Argan gave the code so as not to ask further if not Alza himself who told the story. All this time Argan actually knew that Alza had lost her baby. But Argan did not ask and did not want to discuss Alza's personal affairs.

"Ah, let's go to the dinner table! Oma is delicious cooking for you. Fortunately, Oma deliberately added the portion. I don't know why Oma seems to have a hunch that there will be guests coming."

Oma Ratna asked Alza to sit down.

"Tell me that you're going to work for the company. But, he didn't tell me you were coming here."

Alza glanced at Argan. That guy is a good guy. If only Arion could be as considerate as Argan. Aaah, Alza can only hope in the heart.

The three of them enjoyed dinner accompanied by jokes on the sidelines eating the delicious dish. Alza really misses this kind of atmosphere. Alza used to feel the warmth of being with the Pratama family.

"lz... You can tell Oma if there's a problem. Oma already thinks of you as Oma's own granddaughter."

Alza and Oma Ratna are sitting on the sofa in the living room. Oma Ratna wants to make Alza comfortable and finally open to him.

"I... I lost my baby, Oma. He died while still in the womb..."

Alza's tears broke again as she recalled her struggle to give birth to her first son who was lifeless. Oma Ratna hugged Alza.

"Everyone has their own life test. Hope you are strong enough to face your life problems. If you need help, Oma is ready to help you."

Alza unravels Oma Ratna's embrace. "Thank you, Oma. Looks like I should go home. It's already night."

"Yes, let Argan drive you!"

Alza. "No need, Oma. I'll just take a cab. Bang Argan must be tired."

"I'm not tired!" Argan came in his casual clothes, sweatshirt and jeans under his knees.

Alza was fascinated to see the relaxed appearance of Argan. Very different from the Argan he used to see in the office.

"Ah, but Bang... I'd better take a cab."

"It's night, Alza. What if something happens to you?"

"I-I can take care of myself!"

"Oma! Please advise him! It's so hard to talk to him!" Argan left the family room.

"Mom..." Alza looked at Oma Ratna. Actually Alza is afraid that Argan is angry because he is always rejected by him.

"Just obey him! He's just worried about you!"

Alza according. He approached Argan who was standing behind him.

"Bao... All right, I'm gonna get us escorted by you."

In Argan's heart cried out happily. "Well, that's dong! I care about my subordinates. So don't refuse."

Alza nodded. It turned out that Argan only considered him as a subordinate and nothing more.

Argan's car drove through the streets of the city that began to deserted. In some places it still looks crowded. But still time has shown ten o'clock at night.

Alza himself did not realize that he had been in Argan's house for that long.

"Mmm, by the way where's Brother's parents?" Alza decided to have a light conversation with Argan.

"My parents are dead, Alza."

"Ah, sorry. I don't know. I'm so sorry." Alza is not feeling well.

"It's okay. It's been a long time." Argan pressed both hands to drive. Remembering about the accident that befell his parents made his heart tight.

"Once again forgive me..."

"No problem. You alone? Why did you choose to work again? Did something happen to you and Arion?"

Alza. Really he does not want others to know about his home life with Arion who is not okay.

"It's okay if you still don't want to tell a story."

"Sorry..."

...***...

Arriving at the Nusantara residence, Alza immediately entered the room because the atmosphere of the house was quiet. Everyone has gone into their rooms.

Just as Alza stepped into the room, Arion's figure was already crossed and staring at Alza sharply.

"Where did you get home this late?"