EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 141

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“I'm curious, what gossip did you guys hear about elder Jeremy's grandson? I mean, inside military—“

“Ehh—you're interested in him?” The princess smiled at me.

I chuckled softly, now I can't tell her that I know the elder's granddaughter. I'm not in that position. My name here is listed as Princess Nataremy.

“Yap! I'm interested in hearing about it.” I could not hide my big smile.

The princess laughed in satisfaction then she cleared her throat slowly before replying. “I'll tell you a secret, promise not to say it!”

“I promise!” I said spirit.

The princess was satisfied. “Although this is gossip circulating but this is big news! You know the news on TV lately, about the number of government officials and businessmen that are being investigated by prosecutors for certain cases? Behind all of that, the one who reported it was the granddaughter of the elder. That's because they offend him.”

“Is that?” I grew curious, ignoring the porridge that was starting to cool.

“During this time in the military, not many know the granddaughter of the elders because that person always accepts assignments and is rarely present at certain events. But, yesterday the superiors were confused with the case that was being handled by the granddaughter of the elders. A big case that for five years was difficult to solve now there is a bright spot because the case was handed over to the Phonex team. They also said the granddaughter of the elder was the youngest member of the team. People got curious and paid attention to him.”

“What is his figure semesterius?” Ask again.

“From the first granddaughter of elders known as a person who is cold and does not like to show the influence of his grandfather or about his greatness in the military. But yesterday, the report made his image change, people in the military assume he moves show his prowess.” There was awe from the Princess's eyes.

“Ohh so so.” I murmured a nod, slightly understanding how the figure of the man was in his work environment.

“So, how was that guy?” The princess looked at me full of twinkle.

I smiled and thought about it. “Well, I just realized I didn't see his smile face—“

“You know him?!”

“T—tid.. Huh, I mean I know him.” I was confused as to what to answer.

If you think about it, I haven't seen her smile since I wasn't there. His face always displayed a serious and cold expression.

“Kau—“

“Stop!” I raised my hand, stopped his words.

“Better you take breakfast first.”

Princess Larasati glanced back, inside the villa the people were still queuing. “Really! I'm going inside first.”

I smiled slightly looking at the Princess' back who walked lightly into the villa. As I was about to feed a spoonful of porridge into my mouth, it was stopped by the presence of Doctor Stefan who was standing next to me.

“Ohh doc!” I say hello to him a bit surprised. Doctor Stefan smiled and sat down in front of me, where the Princess was.

As usual, his right hand carried a medicine box and stored it on the table. Looking at his appearance now, his hair and clothes were already neat. I also faintly smell the aftershave fragrance from her.

Didn't expect to see Stefan's doctor wearing black skinny pants paired with a white shirt and a brown shirt whose buttons were all left open.

“Dok, you want to check on me again?” I whispered, actually embarrassed because now I am the center of attention of the women around me.

Doctor Stefan chuckled as he began to open the medicine box. “Oh, that's the porridge I asked them to make huh? Looks like they're late giving it.”

I frowned not understanding. “Toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo? When should I be, doc?”

“I asked them to make it immediately this morning after checking you.”

“It is precisely this second porridge this morning—“ Doctor Stefan's hand suddenly pulled the porridge bowl and he brought it close to his nose.

“You've eaten it?” Ask this guy to look at me seriously.

“Only a little, a end of a spoon.” Now, I feel like there's something dangerous asking me. Am I poisoned again?

I blinked in disbelief, even in a place like this there was someone after me??

“True you only eat a little?”

I nodded and grabbed the spoon and showed how much I ate it. This man in front of me sighed softly in relief. “Thank God you haven't eaten much.”

“A—what was the feed earlier influential, doc?”

“Not going because the dosage of the drug in its porridge is a little.” Now I'm the one who breathed a sigh of relief.

“I'll go inside, check out the other food and watch the waiter who gave you this porridge.” I nodded as I watched the honey-brown man get up and turn to the door of the villa.

My eyes quickly looked for the figure of the servant earlier around the courtyard of the villa, but as far as the eyes could see I could not find it. Should I look inside?

But my daydreams ran out feeling someone standing behind me. I looked over and was a bit surprised to find that annoying guy.

Benny's.

He stood looking down at me with a cell phone stuck to his left ear.

Her hair wasn't as weathered the last time I saw her, her blue jeans and black hodie made her look younger than I remembered.

“Understanding! I'll take him now.” Benny severed his connection while his eyes did not look at me. Cold and intimidating expression as usual.

“I came looking for Doctor Stefan but just Bayu called me to take you to the front post. We'll catch the guy who gave you sleeping pills there.” I immediately stood facing him.

“That fast??”

“Yes! I remind you again, the boy was indeed quick and great at planning. We're going there too to avoid the commotion here. Now better come with me.” Benny turned around, walking away from the villa without hearing my answer.

Despite his cold and unfriendly demeanor, I still stepped behind him. I realized, all the women in the yard were watching me and they were whispering.

I was still walking behind him as we entered a path deep in the forest, a path I remembered last night leading to the post and gate area. It was very quiet here and there was only the sound of birds chirping in the distance.

Blocked by the trees, I saw two women dressed in waitresses chatting and walking towards us. One of his faces I immediately recognized.

“That's him! One of those who gave me his porridge!” I stopped my footsteps. Feelings of fear and disbelief plagued me quickly.

Benny glanced at me at a glance and turned to look at the two women who had yet to notice our presence in the distance.

I flinched consciously as my body seemed to float, This man suddenly lifted me up, placed his right hand under my knee and the other hand wrapped around my back.

“What are you—“

“Sstt... Close your eyes, pretend to sleep!” His voice was very close to my ears.

I looked up, looked at him from below with a protesting expression but this man actually raised me higher to justify the position of his sling, now my head is aligned with his shoulders.

“Quick! Don't protest too much! You are heavy!” There he is, his sharp speech again. Without feeling!

I finally closed my eyes and let my head lean limp on her shoulder,

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