
Chapter 34
Throughout Alden's life and feel in love, this is the first time in his life he found someone who fell in love with him really only rely on 100 percent of his feelings, minus logic. Previously, Alden thought all this would be easy and would pass as it should but in reality it is not. This was the second time Arumi had done something so reckless. First he sacrifices others and secondly he sacrifices himself.
I don't know what's on the 16-year-old student's mind? In love? Oh, everyone's been in love. He and Leony had also felt in love when they were still in gray uniforms. But really, their love goes as naturally as it should and should not violate any boundaries. A sparkle? the girl who was the same age as Arumi, was a 16-year-old student who did not even dare to look into her eyes even though Alden had been blatantly showing his love.
Alden even now blatantly sought the attention of Binar even though the figure looked timid and tried to avoid. Selling expensive? Alden likes that. Because basically, all women in this world are expensive.
Embarrassed? Ohright. There was one thing that Arumi did not have and that was what distinguished the two. Arumi is not endowed with the shame of a girl in general. He's too aggressive and childish. Once again, Alden had to say that he didn't like that kind of love. At this age, of course, he is looking for a person who can think and act in adulthood. Although sometimes undeniable, his attitude can also sometimes turn childish especially when carried by emotions.
Actually, guys like Alden are very easy to get women out there. But he was not interested in such a life. He keeps his distance even though his business colleagues often tease him with a free life out there. Meeting Binar, he felt like he was rediscovering the pieces of happiness he had lost. Although very far adrift age but the way of thinking of Binar in terms of life really far beyond his age. Dinar matures faster because it is forged the rigors of life as well as Alden had experienced when he was a teenager.
To be by her side, it really takes a woman who is mentally strong, not possessive and not childish. Alden had once encountered such a type of woman but distance made him have to swallow bitterly at a loss.
Alden stared at his phone screen, a few minutes away to midnight. The Secretary has not given the latest news about the condition of Arumi who is being treated in the hospital due to running out of blood.
" A suicide? Ah, what's really on that kid's mind?" ask Alden. Her voice broke the silence in her apartment room.
" Is this one way to attract my sympathies?" Alden shook his head, not understanding. He then left his bed. Balcony like her would be one of her choices.
Alden opened the door, as the night went by, barging into his apartment room. It's standing there. Staring at the lights of the skyscrapers in the distance. The silence of the night brought his own calm. There was a desire to visit a villa owned by his extended family on an island but until now he has not been able to realize it. Busyness really takes up his time even just for a vacation he is difficult.
The ringing of the cell phone in his pocket disperse Alden's daydream. He reached for the flat object then looked at the screen with a call from the Secretary.
" Night, Sir. Sorry to interrupt your break" said the Secretary.
" It's okay, tell me what's the latest news?" ask Alden lirih.
" Miss Arumi hasn't regained consciousness until now. I'm still in the hospital with Doctor Larisa." The Secretary said.
Alden breathed.
" I don't know what to comment, Mr. Handika ..., I'm even having trouble keeping my eyes closed." said Alden.
" Let me and Doctor Larisa take care of this. Take a rest, take care of your health. There will be many new things that you will meet and it takes good physical condition" Advised The Secretary later. Alden pulled the corner of his lips.
" Is Leony there, too?" ask Alden.
" It's resting. I heard that his parents will be returning to Indonesia tomorrow morning. Mr. ..., of course you can guess what I mean," said the Secretary again. Alden was silent for a moment.
" If the problem spreads to business then I hope you're ready with their company's black card. No business really works honestly, we all know about it." Alden.
The secretary smiled. Once upon a time, these two great families had made peace when Leony and Alden were in a relationship as lovers. However, after the two broke up, this family relationship cracked again.
The late Mr. Antonio is as tough a figure as Alden. The way to lead and face problems really cannot be underestimated. Despite leaving at a young age, until now the case of an accident that claimed his life still leaves a question mark. And this is not a problem that can be forgotten.
After receiving news from the Secretary, Alden chose to sit on the sofa on the balcony of his apartment. Enjoying a glass of warm cappucino makes both net feel fresh. Drowsiness reluctantly flirting again.
" Maybe he's asleep" said Alden, shifting each photo of the Binar stored on his phone.
" May he dream of me and not that gym teacher!" he added.
Alden then re-shifted photo after photo that is still on the screen of his phone. Intention to express his feelings to Binar directly but he was afraid of being rejected. It is not funny if later Binar refused his love because he had to focus on learning. Soon, the 16-year-old student will move up to third grade. Of course the focus of learning will be higher.
Thinking long enough while paying attention to the photos of the idol actually makes Alden yawn up to several times. Already passing from midnight, the air was getting colder and so bone-piercing. He returned to his bed after closing the door.
A few minutes later, Alden began to fall asleep.
At the hospital, Leony who had just woken up from his break then approached Secretary Han who was sitting in the waiting room. The two of them then throw each other a smile even though it is a little awkward. Leony sat next to Secretary Han. The woman seemed to sigh for a moment, her eyes looking as if she had just cried.
" I was thinking that all this would be fine .., but it turned out that my estimate missed. Before this incident, I had a dispute with Arumi. He was so stubborn, I was overwhelmed by his attitude" lamented Leony.
" Why did the lady tell me? Didn't Miss Leony already know that the Young Master's decision will not change" Handika replied.
" I know, Mr. Handika. I tell you not to beg Alden to change his decision but to remind you that this matter involves not only Alden and Arumi, but the whole extended family will be involved." Obviously Leony.
" Mister Alden wouldn't mess around if your family brought you business in this matter! You must have seen his attitude change, "the Secretary replied later.
Leony breathed again.
" I want to prevent it before it gets complicated, but what do I do? I'm really dizzy with all this! If I hadn't left it in the past, maybe these two great families would have been united ... I was so stupid!" lirih Leony's.
" All I think about now is how to seduce Arumi so she doesn't talk to Dad. Arumi is too spoiled, all her wishes must be obeyed. I don't understand why Dad spoils her so much!" Complain Leony again.
" Mister Handika, I know, the late Mr. Antonio holds many important cards in my family's company. I only asked for one, so you can control it not destroy it" Leony said.
" When a scandal opens, it opens up many hidden scandals. Staying dependent on you, if you can control your family then I will try to restrain the Young Master from making a decision that will be fatal, "sort of the Secretary.
" Mr. Handika .., I'm trying. I'm trying to. I don't want to make the same mistake the second time around" Leony closed his eyes for a moment. Throbbing head. Stress and lack of rest make the condition of his body weak.
" Tell your parents first before Arumi does anything stupid for the third time!" the Secretary's.
" I'll try. You're still as wise as you used to be ..," said Leony.
" War won't win anything. Your company has 10,000 employees. Our company consists of 13,000 employees. If the two are at war, there will be a shock in the company. Leaders will do a massive PHK if the condition of the company is chaotic and it will lead to a lot of stomach hunger. Don't sacrifice employees to satisfy each other's egos. I kept this principle from a long time ago, for that I held back!"
" I know ... Mr. Handika. I get it," said Leony.
" If you understand, shut your sister up! Otherwise, this small matter would have cost many people!" The Secretary passed. He glanced at his watch, it was almost morning. He then told Doctor Larisa to provide the latest information related to Arumi's condition.
Mr. Handika does not like this condition very much. Lately he is quite tired with a lot of pressure that appears in a row. Problem one is not finished then seeps into new, more complicated problems.
" That schoolboy really messed things up!" Mr. Handika was driving fast even though he felt his head suddenly throbbing. The destination was Alden Apartment. From dawn he could not contact the Young Master. Maybe still sleeping or just not sleeping all night, he doesn't even know.