This Taste

try to understand

Nat tried to calm down. He tried not to dissolve into his sadness. He was trying to understand the situation that was going on. Although Nat is jealous it is also not his right, because the relationship with Ryan during this time is also still between the boss and employees. Ryan never expressed love for Nat. Nat thinks he shouldn't be sad. He works at this company as well because to pay off debts. And for Nael's recovery.

After the meeting, Ryan returned to his room. There Nat is working at his place as a secretary. Seeing Ryan enter, Nat tries to calm down. He simply threw a smile at Ryan then continued his work without caring about Ryan anymore.

Ryan knows Nat's not what he used to be. Slowly he approached Nat's desk. Nat keeps busy with his laptop. Or rather pretend to be busy.

"Nat.." call Ryan who sees Nat as if he doesn't care about his presence.

"Yes." said Nat without taking his eyes off his laptop.

"The problem was that I wanted to explain." said Ryan patiently with the attitude of the indifferent Nat.

"There's nothing to explain" Nat said"

"Switched... I have nothing to do with Bela." Nat was shocked to hear Bela's name. The question in his mind already had an answer. So that was Bela. According to the news that circulated in any of Bela's employees is Ryan's fiance.

But Nat tries to be ordinary. In front of Ryan he showed he was fine.

"There is or is no relationship between you and Bela nothing to do with me" Nat said in a heavy voice. With all her might she held back her tears.

"There's Nat. Your business. Because I don't have any feelings for Bela. I just have the same feeling..."

"If there's no feeling it's impossible to cuddle in the room together" said Nat cut Ryan's sentence.

"That's him hugging me..."

"But you want to. You like it." Nat said with emotion.

"I forced Nat.." said Ryan still gently. Trying patience.

"Heh. Forced because it's good to be hugged by a sexy girl. If you were forced to sleep with him you would also do it because of force?!"

PLAQUE!!!!

Without realizing Ryan slapped Nat. Nat fell down he was very surprised. He saw Rey and Ryan the same. Easily hit him. Body shaking. Bad memories with Rey reappear. Tears that dartadi detained can not be dammed again. Nat fear.

Ryan was surprised, seeing Nat. He feels very guilty. He approached Nat and held his hand. But Nat quickly pulls his hand and retreats away from Ryan.

"Sorry Nat sorry... I didn't mean it" Ryan tried to get close to Nat but Nat always stayed away.

With all his might Nat tried to stand up. He took his bag. He planned to leave. Ryan pulled his hand back.

"Don't!!! Don't come any closer!!" scream Nat. She's terrified. Ryan realizes he's made Nat think of Rey.

Bob, who heard Nat's scream, ran in.

"What's up Ryan?" Bob was confused to see Nat who was sitting scared on the floor by holding his bag. With Ryan squatting in front of Nat.

Seeing Bob come Nat ran towards him. As if he was asking for protection.

"Sorry Nat"

"You hit Nat?" bob said to Ryan in surprise. He knows Ryan loves Nat.

"Yes... I was unintentionally. Mind fucked. Bela's here to be in trouble again"

"I know you have a lot of thoughts but you also know Nat has trauma. This is how it is" said Bob. Then he took Nat to sit down.

"Ryan won't hurt you Nat. He was accidentally. She loves you" then Ryan approached Nat slowly. He gave Nat a drink.

"Drink first Nat" he said while thrusting a glass filled with drinking water. Nat looked at Ryan for a moment, Ryan smiled. The usual smile he made for Nat. Finally, Nat took a glass and drank it.

Ryan hugged Nat tightly. This time, Nat let it go.

"I'm sorry Nat. I promise I won't do it again... Sorry" Ryan said in Nat's ear.

"I'm scared." said Nat slowly.

"Don't be afraid anymore. I promise I'll protect you. Please love me when Nat makes me finish my problem" Nat nodded slowly. Bob who was there just smiled.

"Bob help you get Nat back" Ryan told Bob.

"Where are you going?"

"There's something I need to finish." Bob nodded.

Nat was driven home by Bob. Because Ryan has to meet Bela.

"Bob, can I ask you a question?" ask Nat on the way home.

"Ask what?"

"Who's Bela?"

"That's a complicated question. If Bela's problem might be better let Ryan explain it himself" Bob said. She was like a bibo not telling me about Bela.

"Is Ryan going to be honest about Bela?"

"Trust Nat with me. Ryan is sincere with you. With Bela he never liked. Even more to hate. But he also had to be patient with Bela. But Ryan first liked girls just the same as you" Nat was a little less confident in Bob's words. Because there's no way a guy like Ryan never gets along with a girl.

"Didn't many approach Ryan?" ask Nat again.

"Many.... But Ryan only you" teased Bob. Nat just smiled.

"It can be you"

"It turns out you smile pretty too. Ryan deserves to die with you" teased Bob again. Nat's face is flushed in shame.

"Basic guy yaa.. Pinter seduce. I think Ryan learned the same as you did" Nat said with a laugh.

"Clearly donk... I'm the teacher if the wooing problem... If I have money problems I lose. But seriously... You believe in Ryan. Support him from behind because you're the only one who makes him smile."

"I don't promise, he just scared me"

"Hmmmm that was the problem. He actually has a lot of problems. Added to that by the arrival of Bela. What he needs now is our support. It's not our stubbornness" Bob explained.

"You quipped I'm stubborn ya" said Nat . Bob nodded while laughing.

If it's true as Bob said, it means Nat should be able to better understand Ryan. More support for Ryan.

"Ryan has helped me a lot. Maybe it's time I get back at it. I must have supported him no matter what" Nat said steadily. Bob was relieved. He's sure there's Nat next to Ryan for sure Ryan can go through it all. Because the problem is already present and must be faced