DEALLOVES
4 | Can Survive?

Dera eventually found a job at a company. In his office, Dera meets a good boss. The CEO of the company's owner, Nanda Armandito.

It's been a few weeks since Dera was accepted as an employee at Nanda's office. Sweet parasites and tenderness of Dera's attitude are now able to make Nanda fall in love. The CEO began to feel the quiver of love in his heart. On every occasion, Nanda always tried to pay attention to Dera and slowly approached her.

Dera is currently in Nanda's office.

"Sir, I'm sorry Mr. Nanda, this is the document you requested."

"Oh, um yes Dera. Go ahead, you put it on the table. Dera, can we talk to you for a second?"

"Yes Sir. What's up, huh?"

"Please sit down first. Dera I want you to work here. You're quite competent. You're doing great."

"Thank you Mr. Nanda."

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"Ehh. Yes sir, I have a boyfriend."

"Ahh, what a pity. There's no chance."

"Ma... What does Mr Nanda mean, sir?"

"I fell in love with you. I like you Dera."

"Sorry Mr. Nanda, I-but there's already someone I love."

Since then Dera has felt bad every time she meets Nanda. However, Dera must remain focused and professional with her work.

On the other hand, Al feels very uneasy because lately he rarely communicates with Dera.

By the time Dera got home from work, Al was waiting for her outside.

"Sir Al why is it here?"

"I'm going to pick you up. We need to talk to Dera."

"I'm busy, I'm going home. I don't have time."

"Dera, just a moment. Let's all eat malems."

Al takes Dera to a restaurant.

"Dera, are we still dating? Do you still think I'm your boyfriend?"

"What about Mr Al himself?"

"Dera, I need clarity. Lately we have never been in communication. We haven't broken up, have we, honey?"

"Sir Al, maybe it's my fault too. I'm sorry. I'm too busy working with my own work until Mr. Al's lupain. I miss Mr. Al, too."

"Yes Dear. I'm even more confused with you. From now on we don't lose contact again!"

Al and Dera are finally getting better. Often they are busy with their own activities. Al was busy teaching. Dera is busy with her work at the office. However, they always talk to each other.

On one occasion, when Dera and Al dinner together, Al intends to propose to Dera. He had prepared a ring for Dera.

"Your son likes the place, right?"

"Yes, thank God you like it. Um, Dera... Can I say something to you?"

"Heemm, how are you? Ah can. By the way. What's up, Mr Al?"

"Darling, we've been dating for a long time. We know our character from each other. I don't want us to just 'stuck' here."

"Keep... What did Mr Al mean?"

"Darling, do you want to marry me? So my life partner is forever. Would you be my wife?"

"Oh my goodness, Mr. Al. Mr Al lamar me? It's..."

"Yes Dear. How anyway? Do you accept me?"

"But Mr. Al, we're gonna need our parents' consent first."

"Yes, I know. I'll take my papa mama right to your house to ask your parents for their consent."

"You see, I'm waiting for approval from my father and my mother."

"But you want to be my wife?"

"Yes, if you agree, I will accept Mr. Al."

"Okay, they agree. Now you take this ring!"

"But I can't use it now. I just want to wait for everyone to agree. Gapapa, right?"

"Yes, it's a gapapa darling. You just keep it simple first. Oh yeah, one more..."

"What Sir?"

"Darling, I'd rather you call me 'Al' without the word 'Sir' again. Okee's... I'm not that old darling until you have to call me 'Sir'. I am not your teacher anymore. So, don't 'Sir' anymore! Point, no protest anyway."

"Yes yes, sir... It means Al. Hehe.."

Finally Al brought his parents to meet Dera's parents. Dera's parents received the arrival of the Al family well. However, instead Al's parents immediately disapproved of his son's relationship with Dera because they considered the Dera family very inappropriate with the Al family related to their social status differences.

As Al and Dera go both ways, Dera tries to convey the uneasiness of her heart to Al.

"Al, I want to ask you something."

"Eee, yes, dear. What's?"

"Better we break up now Al! Enough to be here."

"Dera, not Ra. You mean what? L'm... I don't want us to separate. I don't want to break up with you, honey."

"l. We don't fit. We can't be one. We forget everything. Your parents..."

"Honey. Shhh! Mama papa me problem, you just calm down! Let me take care of that. As long as you're by my side, everything will be fine."

"But Al, I can't. Al.i..."

"We must fight together. You believe in me!"

Al hugged his Dera tightly.