DEALLOVES
23 | Nanda's Caliphate

Dera is still trying to escape from Nanda's clutches. It seems like Nanda really can't think straight at the moment. Even though long ago Nanda himself had promised Dera, he would not hurt Dera like this again. But what is this?

"Nanda, I beg you to release me Nan! You promised me. Now why do you want to break your promise?"

"I love you, Dera. I want you to belong to me completely this malem too. I don't want anyone to separate us. I don't want anyone to ruin our relationship, including Al. You can't go back to him, honey. I love you" Nanda said as she kept trying to hold Dera to her position.

"I don't think this is how Nan! If you loved me, you wouldn't hurt me, would you? Nanda off! I beg.."

"Dear Boy. I don't want to hurt you, I just .... C'mon Dera! You don't have to push me like this, do you?"

Nanda insisted. Dera doesn't understand what to do. For the sake of saving himself, finally one slap floated on Nanda's cheek. Dera managed to push Nanda as hard as he could.

Nanda. The slap really made him feel ashamed. While Dera was still sitting on the bed, he tidied up his clothes that were a little messy because of Nanda.

Nanda approached Dera with an indecipherable expression.

"Manda.. I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be but-"

Dera had yet to finish her sentence, but Nanda continued to approach and lead Dera to her feet. For a moment he looked at Dera so deeply. Then Nanda grabbed Dera in her arms.

"Darling, I'm sorry.."

"Manda.. I don't mean to slap you like that."

"I know. But that's what you should be doing. You're not wrong. If you don't, maybe I'll never wake up. Sorry," Nanda said with regret.

"You why Nan?"

"Sorry Dera, my mind was really messed up earlier. Maybe I was influenced by Al's words. I can't control my feelings, I'm really scared. All I had in mind was one, afraid of losing you. Sampe-sampe, I almost hurt you like earlier. I'm sorry, honey, I'm stupid!"

"I know Nan. Please, just forget it."

"I promise you, I promise you it won't be that way again. Even if I do it again, you can do anything to make me realize. No need to hesitate to slap me, hit me, whatever it is. Okay?"

Dera nodded as well. He does not understand the emotions of his CEO is easily fickle. Dera has to be extra careful to face his boss. If he missteps just a little, then his own life will be a bet.

Nanda let go of the deck. He also kissed Dera's forehead briefly and then spoke.

"Now you rest! Already malem. I will also return to my room. Again, sorry, my dear. Good night, love you Dera."

Nanda and her sweet words passed. Dera was somewhat relieved. He hoped that this would never happen again. Today was so tired and stressful for him. Nanda's ambition and obsession with her love has crossed the line. Nanda was not even aware that the thing he did could actually make Dera ill feel and more distant.

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Morning has arrived. Dera was already in Nanda's hotel room. As usual, he did not neglect his duties as Nanda's private secretary. Dera is busy with her wardrobe. He used to choose clothes for Nanda to wear. Make sure Nanda breakfast is available on the table.

Now Dera is opening a curtain that closes the window of the room. Nanda looked straight at the eyes. It seemed like the reflection of sunlight from behind the window had disturbed his sleep.

"Hoamm, Whelp.. Are you here, honey? Is it morning?" asked Nanda who was still half sleepy.

"Dear Father. Thanks ya. I might be able to sleep until late afternoon if you don't wake me up. Hehe.."

"Your mother is ready for you, and your breakfast is on the table. If you need anything else, say it. What do you want to take a shower first?"

"Dera Darling. Why do you have to do all this?"

"Nan, I'm your private secretary. It's my job, right? I usually do this too."

"But now is not your working time, dear. Here we want a vacation. I invited you here as my lover, not my secretary."

"Hm, so I don't need to do this?"

Nanda shook her head, "You can do that every day if you're already my wife, baby."

Dera was speechless, he tried to divert the conversation amid his nervousness.

"Eh yes Nan, I've been e-mailing reports on the state of the office while we're here. You want to check his email? Let me send you an email!"

Nanda did not answer Dera, he got off his bed and approached Dera. Nanda touched Dera's hand gently, kissing Dera's back.

"I told you, as long as we're here, we won't think about work problems. You forgot?" Nanda switched to rubbing Dera's cheek.

"Sorry Nan. I-i-"

"Std.. Go on, gapapa. Hm, you've had breakfast?"

"Udah."

"Okay, ehm my future-in-law-eh means what are your parents?"

"Father with my mother I'm fine. They had breakfast, now they're still in his room."

"Hm.. Good deh. Um, Honey.. Thanks for everything! So I took a shower, and then I had breakfast. After that, I'd like to take you with your family for a walk."

"Again?"

"Yes dong. Why indeed? You don't like it? Honey, there are still many beautiful places that we can explore here. Hm, or do you want us to walk alone, right?"

"Huh-h"

"Look, if you really want it, I will prepare something for your parents, then we can go on a romantic date together! Okay.."

"Your mother, who will .... Nan, just look!"

Nanda did not comment on Dera's words, he deliberately went to the bathroom immediately. Sometimes Dera feels that a handsome, romantic CEO can be very annoying.