DEALLOVES
39 | Still Trapped

As expected, Dera woke up earlier. Even though he woke up late last night, he could still wake up early. After Dera prepared, he rushed to wake up his boss who was still busy wandering in the dreamland.

"Wheel, hahh.. I'm bad luck, huh?"

"Almost, if I don't wake you up. But not yet."

"Thank you, baby."

"Yes, you are ready!"

"Siapp Madam."

While Nanda was bathing, Dera prepared everything, Nanda's clothes and needs today.

"Nan, I was going to eat breakfast all from room service, but only then did I get word if CEO Adikara ngajakin we had breakfast together at this hotel before the meeting."

"Oh that. Okay, Sweetheart. This abis we can go straight down," said Nanda who was still buttoning his suit.

They went downstairs, looking for a table that Pak Tristan-CEO Adikara had chosen.

"Pakistan said it was here?" ask Nanda to make sure.

"Yes Nan. He said he came here first. But which table is it? Did I try to get him in touch only once?"

"Thanks ... Uh, it's right there, Ra. Yuk!"

Finally Dera and Nanda met with Pak Tristan who was waiting. It was mutual greeting between the three. Mr. Tristan asked about Nanda's condition, which Dera said he was not feeling well yesterday, so he could not attend the meeting. The laughter of Mr. Tristan and Nanda suddenly stopped once the presence of someone who will also join for breakfast this time.

"Sorry, I'm a little late."

"Please, Mr. Al. Mr. Nanda and his secretary were only a few minutes ago. Have not started breakfast yet" said Mr. Tristan.

Nanda looked towards Al. While Dera who was sitting flanked by the two men could only be speechless, somewhat nervous. The atmosphere is starting to get hot.

They started ordering the menu. When Dera mentions his order, Al spontaneously interrupts.

"Ehh wait, make pesenan him no shrimp mixture yes. He's allergic" Al told the waiter who recorded the order.

Hearing that, Nanda was immediately upset. He himself did not even know about allergies and what Dera could not eat because all this time Dera never told a story. Mr. Tristan is confused. He also ventured to ask about Al, Dera, and Nanda who seemed to have known each other for a long time to dispel his curiosity.

"Yes, Sir. Me and Dera were indeed close enough, we-" Al's response was stifled.

"Dera just happens to be the 'former' lover of Mr. Al Putra Darmajaya," Nanda interrupted by emphasizing the tone when saying the word 'former'.

"Oh, now I understand. And now Miss Dera is working as secretary to Mr. Nanda" Mr. Tristan said.

"Again him as my lover now, sir," said Nanda steady.

"Gee. Okay, it's clear now. Jesus, this morning I have been treated to a love triangle drama," joked Mr. Tristan. "It just so happens that you have to be united in this contract. Yes, I hope everything goes well. No conflict is so meaningful that it can affect this cooperation."

"Of course sir, in terms of business, Armandito group will still uphold professionalism."

"Darmajaya group must have done the same thing."

The cold war between Al and Nanda really troubled Dera at this time. How could Dera possibly be able to calmly work with the two of them?

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Breakfast done. In one hour they will continue the meeting and discussion of work in Adikara's office. Before that, Nanda expressed her grievances about Al when they briefly returned to the hotel room to prepare some files.

"Honey, I want to know all about you, that you haven't told me, like your allergies, the foods you like and don't like, whatever they are. I sprained earlier, why did he have to say."

"Nanda, sorry.. But I never told you because there was no moment that I told you about it all this time."

"I should have more detailed interviews about you, yeah, let me know everything."

"Not so, Nan."

"Dera, okay gini deh, later after our work is done, I want us to have q-time. We'll talk to both of us. You can tell me everything I don't know about you. Can, right?"

"OK Nanda. Yes, we're leaving now!"

The busyness of Dera and Nanda in the company Adikara group was started. So far the work has gone well. Sometimes Nanda's attention is shifted to her secretary. He does not want to be cheated, he does not want his former secretary lover to act again and look for opportunities. However, Nanda certainly could not keep an eye on Dera every minute, his focus was also needed to discuss the project with Pak Tristan.

Arriving when Dera is alone, Dera has just come from the office kitchen room and will return to meet Nanda. However, he had to stop due to crossing with Al.

"Hi, Honey! Where are you from?"

"I-I'm from the kitchen. Sorry Al, I got--"

Al makes Dera even more clumsy. Al actually deliberately teased Dera by getting closer to Dera.

"Al, you ... Please, i-ahh!"

Dera's back hit the barn door and they fell in. Al and Dera fall to the floor of the warehouse with Al overlaying Dera's body on it. The barn door was closed.

Their position made their hearts beat faster. There were only the two of them and the rhythm of the two heartbeats fused together.

"Bec.."

"Al, you-"

"I love you,"

Their lips began to merge.

However, a second later Dera tried to keep Al's face from nearby. Maybe Dera remembered Nanda.

"Darling?"

"l.. Wake up! Please wake up, Al!!"

They stood up and wiped away the dust on the floor of the warehouse that was attached to their clothes.

Dera was about to rush out, but unfortunately the door of the warehouse could not be opened. They're locked inside.

"Jeez, this is why it's so hard to open! How's it??"

"Kenapa, Sayang?"

"Al, the door is not open. How do we get out of here?"

"Then' anyway?"

Al tried to open the door, sure enough he could not make it open.

"It really turned out."

"So we're really locked in here? Oh, my God, what now? HELP U! ANYONE OUTSIDE, PLEASE OPEN THE DOOR! THERE ARE PEOPLE HERE." shouted Dera as she thrashed the door.

"Ra, what are you doing? Okay, you calm down first. Someone will also pass by and open the door. We can get out of here."

"Yes but when? How long do we have to wait here?"

"Darling, maybe fate deliberately lakin this so we can be alone here first."

"AH! Don't start again."

Dera tried to check his phone.

"God! There's no network."

"What do you want?"

"Call someone open the door."

"Who? You want to call Nanda?"

"I don't want to stay here long Al. Nanda must be looking for me."

"Huhhh!"

"There's a window" exclaimed Dera as she headed towards the window. "Open, but really tall! How do we get out of here?"

"Ra, what do you want? Hey, you'll fall!"

"Who knows there's a network here, Al."

"Don't, Dera!"

Al drew Dera's hand and held Dera in his arms.

"I said no! What the hell are you? What if you fall? I don't want you to do anything."

"What's? Don't be rash. No need to climb the window. We gotta get out of here, you calm down. Honey, you know, I can't relax if something happens to you."

Dera was speechless hearing Al's worries for her. He hugged her even tighter.

Their hug session came to a halt as soon as the door opened. An office employee was trying to check the warehouse.

"Finally, the door opened to Al!"

"There's somebody inside. Sorry, the door is often jammed," said the employee.

Dera rushes out of the warehouse followed by Al who catches up with him.

"Dera wait!"

"What the hell else, Al?"

They were not aware, their debate in front of the warehouse was now witnessed by Nanda who happened to pass in that direction at that time.

"Splitting.. You're here? I'm looking for you from earlier, and he-"

"Sirland.."

The employee exited the warehouse, "Excuse me, once again apologize for his inconvenience. The door likes to get stuck."

"meaning?" ask Nanda.

"Yes sir, they were locked inside. Once again apologize, let's." the employee passed by leaving the three of them.

"Honey, you ... Both of them, locked in the dalem? Since when?"

"Ehh there may be thirty minutes, Nan."

"Why? You're not trying to ask for help or call me?"

"Udah Nan, but in the middle of his network-"

"Mr Nanda Armandito! Why exaggerated anyway? Relax, I'm the same Dera nothing. Or are you afraid Dera changed her mind and would prefer me? As it should."

"Shut your mouth!" Nanda started to get emotional.

"Al, Nanda.. You don't want to make a fuss in people's offices, do you?" lerai Dera's.

Nanda left Al and Dera without saying anything more. Dera knew what Nanda was thinking and how Nanda was in the mood right now.

"R.. Been."

"Al, I have to go after Nanda. He misunderstood."

"Biarin. How important are you to him anyway?"

"l.. Now I'm with Nanda. As much as possible I should keep her feeling."

Dera leaves Al, he runs after Nanda's steps that are almost far away.

"Double! Nan, wait!"

Nanda ignored Dera's voice that kept calling her. His heart is still completely broken. He kept stepping out of Adikara's office.

Dera was almost tired and gave up. He could not run after Nanda anymore. In his current position, Dera stood still and shouted once more.

"Manda.. Please, I can't run after you anymore!"

Nanda also stopped. He is in his position now. Honestly, he did not have the heart, he did not want Dera to be exhausted just because he was chasing her.

Seeing Nanda no longer stepping, Dera felt he had a chance. He quickly stepped towards Nanda. Dera arrives in front of Nanda.

"Bright.. Huh.. Thank you for stopping," Dera was still a little breathless. "Nanda, I hope you understand. Don't misunderstand me. I accidentally locked it in there with Al. I've tried to contact you, but in the middle of there my phone is no network. I'm not talking to Al." Dera grabbed Nanda's hand.

"..."

"Sorry Nan, I know you're angry, you're sprained, but I've been trying to get out of that barn, I almost went through the barn window, but the height. I know you must have found me. I'm sorry, Nanda.. I-i-"

Nanda immediately grabbed Dera so tightly.

"Darling, I can't be angry with you for long. I just don't want to lose you. Don't stay away from me."

Their misunderstanding just disappears. Nanda decided to take Dera to lunch outside the hotel. Dera instead recommended a roadside angkringan stall for where they had lunch. Although not used to it, Nanda still follows Dera's will.

"Rame is also yes, Ra."

"Yes Nan, because the gudeg here is really good."

"Have you been here?"

"Earlier, the time of the outclass SMA event first. Hehe.. But I used to come here in the middle of the night."

"Oh yeah? Yeah, well, we're looking for a seat."

They also got a lesehan place. After Dera ordered two servings of rice, they immediately enjoyed their lunch.

"Nan, I'm sorry if you're uncomfortable. You must be unusual, right?"

"Hey, gapapa Darling. If for you and make a delicious gudeg as this mah I willing. You really, this is delicious. Continue to eat yuk."

Dera smiled seeing Nanda like her food.

After eating, they took a short walk. Around the road they traveled, many accessory traders peddled his merchandise. Nanda is interested in buying a pair of bracelets. He also put one of the bracelets on Dera's wrist.

"Manda.. You know, we're not ABG anymore, this-"

"Husstt, let. Don't take it off. Now, take that one to me."

"Hm, okay."

"Good, right? Funny tau, couple-an gini. Since I only met you after we grew up, it doesn't matter if we make our own teenage years, right? Let me know you a long time ago."

"Either?"

"Yes, I won't be long behind the ice cube jomlo."

"W-what? Jomlo-es stone??" Dera laughed out loud.

"Well, you're a bit of a bitch, right?"

"Commission ... Haha, gosh okay, sorry-sorry. You're Nan, ohh so you're cold to those people already a habit from the past huh? Just pantes, ice cubes.. Hihih."

"R.. You yes! Keep going! I think you're the only secretary who can screw his own boss."

"Okay, geez Mr. CEO, maap. I was wondering, how cold you are in the ice cube, you are different from me."

"The thing is I can't possibly be cold to the person I love the most, Miss!"

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Later that night, Nanda went out of the hotel to meet with Mr. Tristan and other business associates, including Al. They make a meeting at once to talk business casually. This time Nanda didn't take Dera. Nanda thinks it's been too late and it's better for Dera to take a break at the hotel.

However, after the casual meeting passed, Nanda's heart was even more fragile because of hearing Al's words.

"Lo better not be so confident, Nan."

"Al, I don't have any interest in your talk right now."

"Lo sure? I know you're gonna change your mind about Dera, about what I'm sure you don't know."

"..."

"Dera-he's still the same, my old Dera. Did you ever ask Dera how many percent he could spare me? He still has a feeling of longing for me."

"Udah deh Al, your bullshit doesn't matter."

"But that's the reality that I'm hearing right out of his lips. Missing words, even his assumption about lo. You might be able to make Dera feel safe, comfortable, protected, but in love ... Nothing."

"AL DARMAJAYA'S SON!"

"Before you get emotional on me, don't you want to hear the full story? Do you not wonder why the contract decision meeting was too long for Dera? Not about the meeting, but just so you know, after the meeting he took off the same time as me, and there miss it revealed."

"ENOUGH AL! I won't let you live in Dera's life again, I won't."

Nanda was so disappointed, why did Dera tell him nothing. Or Dera did deliberately cover it from Nanda. Nanda returned to the hotel full of questions that he impatiently threw at the owner of the answers-Dera.