Because I Don't Want to Lose
8 - Reunion

Anaya keeps a picture of Naira in a closet between her piles of clothes. He did not want the picture to fall into the hands of Ridwan. Can be angry later if he knows set aside so by his biological children. Although, his own fault has been staying away from Naira and recently just tried to get closer again.

His daughter needed a father figure. But, there is a fear in Anaya to let Naira close to Izzar, because in addition to provoking Ridwan's emotions, it can also have an impact on Naira if her marriage contract ends later. Meanwhile, if he pushes Naira more attached to Ridwan, he fears Ridwan will poison Naira to stay away from him.

The rest of the night passed Anaya restlessly thinking about her dilemma. He just fell asleep at dawn.

“Mama! Wake up! I want school!” Naira screamed and shook Anaya's arm.

Anaya opened her eyes, aghast. Naira's been neat with her uniform. A second later, he realized what was going on. He woke up bad luck.

“Mama shower first, yes!” Soon Anaya jumped up and grabbed the towel.

In front of the room he passed by Izzar who was also neat.

“Why am I not built?” I don't know why Anaya blamed Izzar for the delay. Staying at Izzar's house made the distance to Naira's school a little further. He should have taken Anaya half an hour early.

Izzar looked shocked at Anaya's angry outburst. His hand suddenly blocked Anaya who was about to enter the bathroom.

“Already, let me just pick up Naira today. Add late he later if waiting for you to take a shower and prepare first,” he said.

Initially, Anaya wanted to refuse, but the firmness in Izzar's voice and the look in his eyes narrowed it.

“Part of you like lack of sleep, the danger is if you force to drive while sleepy,” continued Izzar who increasingly silenced Anaya to argue.

Anaya also relented to let Naira leave with Izzar. The boy's face was beaming because he had the chance to be with Izzar.

After Naira gets home from school, Anaya decides to go to her office. Sandra sent him a message that a client was forcing him to meet. Anaya is curious, but Sandra keeps it a secret.

Arriving at the office, Sandra directs Anaya to the meeting room. There was a man with glasses, dashing and neat appearance who immediately stood up as soon as he saw the arrival of Anaya.

“Hai Anaya! How are you?” The man approached Anaya and extended a hand in regret.

Anaya spontaneously closed her mouth. Sandra's secret client turns out to be Tristan, their high school friend. Tristan was the head of the idol OSIS in the Anaya and Sandra forces. Tristan and Anaya once liked each other, but Anaya's father did not allow Anaya to date while still in High School.

“What are you doing here?” Anaya smiled as she greeted Tristan's greeting. He could feel his blood flow warm. Her cheeks must be flushed at this time.

“From you!” Tristan held tightly to Anaya's fingers.

Tristan's answer made Anaya blush. Let go of Tristan's delicate grasp, then he pulled up the chair next to Sandra who had been smilingly watching her two friends.

“Tristan is here to create his office outing, Nay!” said Sandra.

“Oh yes?” Anaya looked at Tristan who was also looking at her. Tristan's tall body is no longer as thin as it used to be. His face is also not as innocent as a teenager, more character and adult now, which makes his face look more beautiful.

“Iya. Plans around Bogor are close. But, we want his show to be truly memorable,” said Tristan.

Anaya nodded. He has heard that Tristan is the CEO of an Information Technology company. But, to his heart's amazement, why should Tristan himself take care of the plan of outing his office activities. Why not the HRD staff.

Sandra called Ferdi, one of the project managers who usually handle corporate events, to record and accommodate Tristan's wishes before the event proposal was made. Then, he asked permission to his room for a while while dragging Anaya who stuttered according to Sandra's steps.

“You know what destination Tristan is actually here?” sandra asked after closing the door.

“Not want to make outing?” Anaya answered innocently.

“That's the reason!” sahut Sandra while sitting in her chair. “Utama, she's got you!”

Sandra's words made Anaya stunned.

“Ngapain he find me?”

“Mau near you. Said he just broke up with his girlfriend.”

“What?!” Anaya.

Sandra nodded and smiled seductively.

“You didn't say I was married?”

“Ngga.” Sandra answered quickly.

“What is your marriage really?” Sandra asked back.

Stunned Anaya made it. Why could he forget that his marriage to Izzar was just a pretend affair?

“When the other day you were looking for a husband, we didn't think Tristan, yes.” Sandra seemed to be sorry.

Anaya. He used to love Tristan. But, since then graduating high school, they rarely communicate. Especially since he married Ridwan.

“Tristan still likes you, Nay.”

“It's too late, San."

“Not yet! You just tell Tristan to wait another year. Or, while undergoing your contract with Izzar, you can keep in touch continue CLBK .. Cinta Lama Not yet Live.…” Sandra laughs.

“Ih! The most awesome advice I've ever heard from you!” Anaya sneered.

“Lah! Wh why? Do you want forever with Izzar?”

Anaya.

“Ya already! Open your hearts to Tristan!”

Sandra pulled Anaya back into the meeting room. Tristan's eyes immediately sparkled to see Anaya reappear.

The rest of the day, Anaya spends chatting with Tristan and Sandra, reminiscing about their high school days. Unsatisfied with the conversation, their little reunion continues with dinner.

Anaya could not deny, talk and be close to Tristan, regrowing the sparks of taste in the past that he had thrown. It turns out that it is so easy to open the heart for a man who has indeed stolen his teenage heart.

While Anaya was listening to Tristan tell her about a piece of the story of his college days in America, his phone rang a message. Anaya opened. From Izzar.

Izzar: Where are you?

For a moment Anaya felt like the wife her husband was looking for because she was late to come home. Immediately repelled the feeling and answered briefly Izzar's message.

Anaya : Meetings.

Lizbah : Still a long time? There's a guest at home.

Anaya : Still.

Anaya chose a silent tone on the phone and put it on the table. He refused to take the guest Izzar meant. In addition to enjoying being with Tristan, Anaya thought it was most likely that Izzar's family, friends or neighbors who came to the house. Because, except for Ridwan and Sandra, none of her friends or relatives know where her current residence is.

Sandra and Ridwan plan to continue their meeting at a club and invite Anaya. Anaya refused. He remembered Naira.

After promising to meet again soon to discuss the outing plan, Anaya parted ways with Tristan and Sandra. He had just started the engine when Izzar called him.

“Where are you?” ask Izzar.

His voice sounded a bit anxious.

“On the way home!”

Anaya turned off Izzar's call. Izzar's question made him remember Ridwan who always monitored his whereabouts while they were still married. This makes it uncomfortable and uncomfortable. Why would Izzar investigate it like this?.

Anaya arrived home an hour later. In front of the fence was a black sedan. A man crouching beside her stood up as soon as he saw Anaya.

“Goodnight, Mom!” sapana.

Anaya's heart immediately rumbled. He knew the man who was the driver. He rushed into the house with one big question in his heart. Why was the owner of the sedan in his residence?

In the living room chair, Anaya was greeted by an old man who turned his head and immediately smiled at Anaya. A friendly smile actually, but made Anaya choked.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Izzar also sat staring at her with an annoyed look on his eyes. He must be annoyed to have to accept a guest he did not expect at all. The old man was Mr. Arsyad, Ridwan's father, Anaya's former in-law.

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