ARSHAKA
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...-Collab with Chokky...

I stepped into the room. While dragging my tote bag and then I throw originals on the bed.

I took a deep breath, dragged my body to sit up against the side of the bed, then looked up my head and closed my eyes for a moment.

The shadow of Arshaka's sleeping face was so clear in my mind. His face fell asleep and was calm. A beautiful dream calmed him down.

Now my mind crossed Reymond's words, even Reymond's voice as if it was still buzzing in both of my ears.

You deserve to be happy even if you are not a match.

That sentence made me sigh violently. My chest feels smashed. Pain.

But the pain was muted when I re-imagined Arshaka's calm face. But before long I remembered Arshaka's rude actions to me. Confuses me.

I just want Bianca.

Did Arshaka really say that to me?

Does he really want me?

Does Arshaka really like me?

Thinking of this, I remembered Reymond's words again. The man told me that Leo had contacted Arshaka about me.

I grabbed my bag and picked up my phone. Soon I called Leo.

"Hello.." said Leo.

"Yo, I want something."

Leo cleared his throat, "What do you want?"

"I want to talk about Arshaka,"

I heard a heavy sigh before Leo answered me.

"So he really found out brother?"

I was stunned for a moment.

"You and Arshaka are still content?"

Leo replied, "I don't want to talk about him, brother,"

"Why Yo?" ask again.

"Since I knew he was playing a prank on you, I didn't want to see him again."

"When did you last contest Arshaka?"

"I forgot, I'm lazy to talk about this, actually" he replied.

"I told her to stay away from her.."

"..and I hope big brother keeps him away too. He's not a good man."

I bite my lips in worry.

"May I know why you said he wasn't a good man?"

"Because he's been playing brother. I know brother made into betting material. I also know that behind her sister she flirting with another girl. I laughed when she said she was jealous to see her brother approached by another man, but she herself was cool to throw the girl here and there."

I was surprised by Leo's explanation.

"His funniest he was so confident calling me again and saying if he wanted to reverse it with his sister. Meet in Bali because the work project is just an alibi that he deliberately made so that you can meet again. I'm speechless hearing brother ask Arshaka, apparently she's intent.."

"He's sick. And I don't want you to be in touch with sick people anymore."

"But Leo, brother-sister"

"So fast brother distanced him. Even I've heard his grandfather tell Arshaka to stay away from you.."

"..sister is much more worthy of being with a man who is much better than Arshaka."

I was pensive to hear Leo's advice to me. Instead of feeling relieved, it felt like I felt heavy and tight as if struggling to withstand the pikulan load.

God, is this really a clue for me that I should stay away from him?

...*****...

I'm pinching my nose. Almost a day of compiling reports, a warm sweet tea with a puff of smoke flashed through my mind.

Looks like I have to go to the Pantry to brew some tea.

"Bi, uh,"

I looked when I got up. Muri called me while giving me the cake box.

"Eat this!"

"Thank you."

I grabbed the box. Sus cake with pieces of fruit on it can push my hand to reach it.

"Still sad?"

I turned back to hear Muri. Muri understood very well that his men were sad.

"It still seems." I said with a faint smile.

"Will the sender send flowers?"

I shook my head at a glance, "Maybe the money's up for me to buy me flowers."

"Where might the Chief Commissioner run out of money?"

I immediately choked on my own food.

"Not to dodge. I know you two have a special relationship. But I guess you guys still have unfinished problems."

I smiled back thinly.

"Sorry if I interfere, but get your business done."

"Our problem is over."

"If it is done, the focus of your work will not be broken."

I grimaced thinly. Muri's right. My work is a little stalled at the thought of Arshaka.

"Try me to call him. Just meet me."

"Is that so?"

Muri nodded.

"There's nothing wrong with calling her first."

I nodded in understanding. Maybe what Muri said I can consider.

"But if you don't dare, don't be forced. I just want your work done."

"Yes the boss." Muri cengengesan saw me roll my eyes. Then he stroked my head.

"Gue knows you're a mature Bi. You must know what to do."

If in this relaxed mode, Muri is quite reliable.

"Oh ****."

I frowned confusedly seeing Muri startled and directly lowered her hand from my head. I followed Muri's gaze towards the door.

I was surprised to see that Arshaka was looking at Muri with a sharp drawn gaze.

Not only me and Muri, my coworkers were also surprised to see Arshaka standing in the doorway.

"Samperin Bi!"

After whispering Muri instantly got up and returned to her desk. I sighed and got up towards Arshaka who was still cool looking at Muri.

Arshaka's gaze instantly moved on me. Looked at me who was approaching him.

"We're talking outside!"

"I didn't say I wanted to talk here" Arshaka said.

I went first and then I followed Arshaka. I took her to the hallway of the corridor that looked deserted. I think this is a good place to talk to him.

I sat in the long chair, and Arshaka sat next to me.

Quietly for a while, Arshaka finally opened our chat.

"Are you really close to Muri?"

I glanced at Arshaka.

"We're just regular coworkers." I replied.

"Oh that.." Arshaka.

"..i just found out that coworkers can act that sweet."

Aaa.. I understand what Arshaka means.

"He already thinks of me like his own sister."

"So special sister."

I rolled my eyes panted. But it's funny to hear Arshaka's chirp as well.

"Why are you in my room?" ask me to shift the topic.

"To meet you. What else do you want?"

I'm nodding.

"What did you say to Reymond?" Now Arshaka asked me.

"Did Reymond tell you to get away from me?"

I looked at Arshaka.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Then..do you want to go?"

I'm speechless.

Arshaka took her breath, "May I be selfish Bee?"

I blinked, "I mean?"

"May I act according to my heart's desire? Because I don't want you to go.."

"..but if you really want to go, I'll let you go."

Arshaka smiled at me. But his smile made my heart wound open again.

"I want you to choose Bee. If you don't want my presence anymore, I'll step back.."

"..i try not to be selfish. It's hard, but I'll try. Let time erode my feelings."

We fell silent and looked at each other.

"I sincerely apologize for all my actions. If I was given the chance, I wouldn't waste it anymore.."

"..but the decision is in Bee's hands. I want to hear what your heart is about you. Your feelings for me all this time. I'm so curious."

"Whatever you say, I'll try to cover my chest."

I could see Arshaka's gaze looking at me. There was a reflection of hope but it was sad in both eyes. He wanted to hear but there was fear.

And now I feel the same. I am also afraid of my decision at this time.

But I'm sure my decision will bring us happiness.

I smile.

"I want to be by your side, Arsha.."

...*****...