The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 50 Misconceived

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After arriving in front of the car, Alvian just let go of Cleantha's hand.

"Come in" said Alvian, opening the door.

Cleantha wanted to protest but stopped doing so.

Aware that she had now become a spectacle material by her comrades, Cleantha chose silence. When he refused Alvian's orders, maybe the drama he did would be more attention-grabbing.

Without waiting for long, Alvian sat at the wheel and drove his car out of the basement.

From the window, Cleantha saw all her coworkers staring at her car and disappearing from view.

While on the road, Cleantha and Alvian spoke up.

"Clea..."

"Sir, ." said Cleantha along with Alvian.

"You speak first."

"No, sir," said Cleantha, giving Alvian a chance.

"Huffffft, alright." sizzled Alvian with a long sigh.

"Yesterday why not go to work? I'm sure you're not sick, proof you can go to dinner. Did you fight with my brother?"

"Where did Mr Alvian know that I had a fight with the Lord King? Did the Lord King say it,"

cleantha.

"I can guess it because Brother King is also angry with me. Therefore, do not try to be close to other men like before. If only she was jealous of me, especially with someone else who had no family connection" Alvian warned Cleantha.

Cleantha gasps. It turned out that it was not only him who was exposed to the King's anger. She was also angry with her sister, Alvian. And that misunderstanding happened because he forced Alvian to take him to see his father.

Alvian continued his words.

"The King's brother has already been betrayed so he is very sensitive. Keep feeling. Think carefully before doing anything. Remember your identity as the wife of King Adhiyaksa."

"You don't know what if my brother is angry. Nothing could stop him from venting his anger" Alvian continued.

"Yes, sir I understand," Cleantha replied hesitantly.

Of course he understood what Alvian meant, for he was already a victim of the King's anger. However, he may have confessed to Alvian that the King had forcibly taken his chastity.

On the other hand, Cleantha felt embarrassed for having thought things through when Alvian held her hand. Alvian did it all for the good of his brother.

Deep down, Cleantha hopes to one day have an understanding husband like Alvian. Different from the King who easily ignited emotions.

What is clear is that in the future, he will only build household noses with men who are single. And of course the man should be loyal and not share love with other women.

"Now it's your turn to speak" said Alvian, giving Cleantha a chance.

"Yes, there is nothing to talk about, sir" Cleantha replied.

Alvian scrunched his forehead.

"none? Didn't you say something?"

"That's.I've forgotten, sir," Cleantha replied pretending.

Cleantha had intended to ask him why Alvian had pulled her hand. But the question has now been answered.

Alvian shook his head.

"Are you also forgetful everyday like this? It's only fitting that King's brother scolds you often."

"If you need to drink a memory-boosting vitamin. I don't want to have a cashier staff whose memory is weak. You may forget where to put the petty cash," Alvian grumbled as he looked straight ahead.

Cleantha's face flushed in embarrassment. It was in his mind how the King would often impale him in front of Alvian. Surely his reputation had been very bad in the eyes of his sister-in-law.

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Some of the staff on the bike had already arrived at the Green Leaves restaurant. They are waiting for the arrival of Alvian and Pak Setyo cars in front of the restaurant.

"Clea, go in first and tell your friends to order food. I'll catch up. I have to take a call from Mr. Marcel," said Alvian holding his phone.

"Well, sir," said Cleantha rushing out of the car.

As soon as Cleantha walked towards the door of the restaurant, all attention was on her. It was as if he was a famous celebrity.

"Clea, where's Mr Alvian?" keyla asked her to follow her sister from behind

"Still in the car, brother."

"Tell me the truth, Clea. Are you dating Mr Alvian now? Or are you in the process of approaching?" keyla asked to lower her voice.

"Sister, I have nothing to do with Mr. Alvian."

"Ah, lie. How could Mr. Alvian hold your hand in front of everyone if you weren't lovers."

"Trust me, brother, I..."

Cleantha's explanation was cut short because Mr. Setyo was shocked to come to them.

"Cleantha, are you not with Mr Alvian?"

"Sir Alvian is receiving a call. He told us to order food first, sir."

"Oh, okay. Thank you for telling us, Cleantha."

Cleantha was astonished to see Mr. Setyo's speaking style that turned very polite to her.

"Let's go inside," asked Mr. Setyo to all his men.

While chatting, they took turns entering the restaurant.

They had all been sitting around the table when Cleantha came in.

There are still two seats in the middle and one seat near Keyla. It seems that the seat in the middle was prepared for Alvian. The other chair is for whom.

Cleantha headed straight to the chair next to her sister. Before Cleantha shifted the chair, Mr. Setyo rebuked her.

"Cleantha, don't sit there. Move to the middle seat. I've asked the waiter to prepare your seat next to Mr. Alvian" Mr. Setyo said, giving directions with his finger.

"I'm just here. Better you sit next to Mr. Alvian," refused Cleantha.

"Masa Pak Setyo who was next to Mr. Alvian. He can scold us all, Ma'am. He wants to sit close to his girlfriend. Uuppss, wrong talking," said Galih.

Anya, who was sitting next to Galih, stepped on the young man's feet so as not to let go.

"Oh, Anya's sick," complained Galih.

"Just obey Mr. Setyo's orders, so we can order food immediately" said Keyla impatiently.

"But, Brother...."

"It's there," Keyla said, encouraging her sister.

Instead of being awkward, Cleantha was forced to move to the chair that Mr. Setyo meant.

It was never expected that Mr. Setyo and his seniors came to their own conclusions.

Just because Alvian was holding her hand, they assumed that she was Alvian's lover. It is fitting for Mr. Setyo to keep his attitude in front of him.

Before long, two restaurant waiters came and offered food.

"Please order the food, Cleantha," said Mr. Setyo handed over authority to Cleantha.

Her other friends also directed expectant gazes at Cleantha. As if looking forward to the decision of the head of the finance division.

"Sorry, Ma'am, can order a single serving of a gourami. That's my favorite food" Galih said for the second time.

This time Galih gets a hard pinch from Anya on her right arm.

"Hush, watch your talk" Anya said as she glared at Galih.

Seeing her division friend look reluctant to her, Cleantha felt uncomfortable.

"Later on I'll ask Mr. Alvian to clear up this misunderstanding,"

cleantha thought while reading the menu book.

"I ordered a package of honey-baked chicken, Ma'am. Drink some iced oranges," Cleantha said hurriedly finishing her order.

Mr. Setyo just dared to order food after Cleantha finished. And so with his other friends.

Alvian entered the restaurant a few minutes later, after they finished ordering the food.

Without further ado, he immediately sat down next to Cleantha.

"Clea, did you all order food?" ask Alvian.

"Already, sir."

"Then please call the waiter and order it for me too" Alvian said again busy with his phone.

Instead of reducing misunderstandings, Alvian's request even adds to the impression of a romance between them. Cleantha could see that clearly from the face romance of her friends. Though outwardly they speak a thousand languages.

"Sir, what message do you want?" cleantha asked confusedly.

"Like your order" Alvian said, typing on his phone screen.

For the umpteenth time, they were amazed by Alvian's statement. Even their boss had handed over his decision to Cleantha.

With a feeling of being all wrong, Cleantha ended up ordering the same meal for Alvian.

Finished with his busy life, Alvian chatted with Mr. Setyo. Occasionally he also invited the staff to talk alternately, so that the dining atmosphere became familiar.

Cleantha chose to eat her food in silence.

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The ringing sound of Alvian's phone shocked Cleantha who was sitting beside him. The man picked up the phone while furrowing both his eyebrows.

"Hello, brother, what's wrong?" answer Alvian.

"Sister? Is Mr Alvian talking to the Lord King?"

cleantha was surprised.

Alvian was silent for a moment. It seemed that he was listening to the words that the King had said.

"Yes, he's here. I'm having dinner with all my staff."

Alvian was silent. A moment later, he nodded slowly.

"Alright, Brother. I'll take him home" Alvian said before turning off his phone.

"Clea, we're going home now. I'll finish the payment to the cashier first," Alvian said standing up from his chair.

"Why, Sir?" cleantha asked in surprise. He saw that Alvian had not even finished his meal.

"Just look at your phone" said Alvian, walking towards the cashier.

With her heart pounding, Cleantha retrieved her phone from inside the bag. Since noon he did turn off the ringtone and vibrate his phone, so as not to interfere with concentration.

"There are six missed calls from the Lord King. Why'd he call me? Did he call Mr. Alvian because I didn't take his call,"

cleantha thought she was agitated.

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