You Take My Beloved, I'm Your Husband's Girlfriend

If You Forget

"But, I can't possibly let them leave that land, Ma. Where else will they stay." Alexa was stunned with a badly shaken shoulder. His waves still sounded even though not as loud as before.

"Mama can't do anything either, Xa. It was a decision from Dad. You know, right?" Elisa rubbed Alexa's back gently. Just this time Elisa saw the persistence of Alexa in order to maintain something. Is it that important to Alexa?

"I'll keep trying to keep them, Ma. Although, you have to deal with Dad."

Elisa took a heavy breath. It's a pretty hard choice. If Alexa persists, it is the same as opposing her own father's decision.

"But the land is indeed the property of the company, Xa. They only occupied because originally the land was empty." Elisha tried to give understanding. However, instead of understanding, Alexa is increasingly insistent on wanting to maintain.

"I know, Ma. But, can't our family just take off the land, after all we can't go bankrupt just because we failed to set up a mall there, right?" Alexa's age is still fairly young, but she knows how much wealth her extended family has. Maybe the land is just a small piece of some land owned by his family which until now has not been managed.

"Eitherway. Maybe Mama will try to talk to Daddy. Are you patient?"

Alexa wiped the remaining tears that were still wetting the cheeks. His spirit increased many times to hear the words of the mother who wanted to help. Alexa is sure, the mother will always be reliable if it comes to anything with her father.

"Good thanks, Ma."

"But you should also know, the decision remains in Dad's hands." Elisa again gives understanding to Alexa before leaving the girl's room.

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"Why did you leave this responsibility to me?" Alexa squinted as she looked at the face of the father who was standing quietly in front of her.

"Then, who do you have to give it to? You know, if your brother Rey hasn't come back yet, so I chose you to replace."

Alexa tightened her jaw. A sharp look shone on the father who seemed to be mocking him. How could Alexa be responsible for the project, while she strongly rejects the development plan that will be done on the land.

"Be professional, Alexa. I know, you're capable." Roy patted his daughter's shoulder slowly.

"You are my daughter, Alexa. But, in the office I'm your boss. That's it, if you forget!" Roy emphasized every sentence. "Prepare, in half an hour Nia will pick you up here" Roy said again before walking away from Alexa's room.

Alexa was pensive for quite a while, thinking about what steps she should take right now. Until the door opened, Nia appeared with the file they would discuss in the meeting later.

"Miss Alexa, are you ready?"

Alexa nods, then follows Nia who steps towards the elevator that will take them downstairs.

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"I agree. I'm also sure this project will be completed in the next five months if the work is smooth." From the client who will manage cooperation on the construction of a new mall in the slum.

In the discussion of cooperation, Alexa was more silent, even Nia who eventually represented him spoke.

"Miss Alexa's fine, right?" Nia patted Alexa's shoulder which instead looked moody.

"Oh, I'm fine, ma'am." Alexa forced smile.

"I want to go home, will Miss Alexa be with me?"

Office hours are over. Nia packed up to go straight home. So, Nia decided to invite Alexa to come home.

"Mbak Nia first. I still have business with friends."

Alexa only lies, because in fact she is very lazy to go home. He will be asked questions by his father.

"Oh, yeah. I go home first, Miss," said Nia walking away from Alexa herself. Alexa was silent. His mind is in chaos. Suddenly a voice makes Alexa jerk from daydreams,

"Beautiful, are you here too?"