EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 268's

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“Really?” There was a curious twinkle in his eyes, I nodded confidently.

“Do you think I'm easy at bullying?”

“Not really-”

“Will I take it for granted after he snatches my position?”

“No.... what do you want to do?”

“Secretly invaded.”

“Hah?”

“Is he better than me? Sexier and prettier?”

“No!”

“Do you believe me?”

“No.”

“I also don't.”

“Boo!!” I laughed loudly, unable to bear to pinch her cheeks in a fit of anxiety.

“The point is, for this problem, I can handle it myself, just relax!” I patted him on the shoulder a few times, trying to channel the energy of trust.

“But by the way, what were you and Dad talking about? Looks very serious.”

Bayu let out a long sigh, “I don't want to say this, but you should know.”

“What?” Suddenly I was nervous.

“About the case at the beach villa, the woman who threatened your family with poison. There is one thing that is still empty and not suitable.”

“Ya?”

“After a quick investigation, the woman did not tell where she got her poison from. His life history does not show any orders related to Luc's wife, or Rey.”

“Maybe he made it?”

Bayu shook his head, his “profiles are not suitable and he is not smart to make poison. Now your father has urged the police to check also the relationships of his close people who may have access to Rey or other poison makers.”

“What do you think?” I started to worry.

“May we get the results soon. My father will also help.” The answer.

“There should be a bright spot, yes ‘kan?” Maybe my face looks very worried because Bayu immediately rubbed my face gently, automatically loosening the tense nerves around my face.

“Your father was very worried as soon as he heard my explanation, that's why he came here, left his job at the office. In addition to dropping off the leftover items, he wants to make sure you're safe. It seems, regret for leaving you to others since childhood I remember. I can see clearly about that. Now he wants to make you happy, safe and acknowledged.”

“Yes, I can feel it, Daddy trying to play the good Father.”

“Do you mind about that?”

“No.” Reply sure.

Bayu nodded in satisfaction then both of his hands immediately pulled me into his arms. I sighed sadly and muttered, “it seems I did not help you in this poison matter.” He pulled away, both of his hands held my shoulders, his body slightly lowered so that he could see my face clearly. A small smile adorned his handsome face.

“Who said you didn't help me? As long as you are by my side it is the best help, because just by looking at you, I will not be confused and everything I do will be more valuable. Whenever I think, once all these crises are over, we can live a quiet life and my heart is instantly filled with happiness. Only happiness for this future drives me forward even when it is difficult. When I'm on a mission to capture Alfred, Luc or Rey, all I can think of is you. Every time I tell myself that I have to do whatever it takes to survive, congratulations to Icha-ku.”

“Oh my dear.” My heart was full of explanations, my eyes were warming and my throat was hurting. I forgot to ask about the details of Alfred, Luc and Rey's arrest. It must have been heavy for him. Especially if it all happens in one week.

I tiptoed, wrapped my hands around his neck, hugged him as tightly as I could, dropping the paper bag that Wildan had handed over. I didn't realize I was still holding it.

“You know why I love you? Actually I don't know either. But I know when you're around me, I feel happy and lucky. When you are not around me, I will miss you very much, my whole heart is following you. So in this world, no one can replace you.”

“Even your favorite singer, won't replace me ‘right?” Ask Bayu joking.

“So, I'm still the one you love the most.”

“The ones I love the most.” I answered, repeating his words with great emphasis.

Once again Bayu pulled me into his arms. He wrapped my body very tightly, my ears could even hear his heartbeat clearly.

Then the sound of the car horn made us immediately release a hug, glancing back when two moss-green jeeps entered the parking lot, followed by the face of Lifer emerging from the open windshield. The man grinned at us and the two cars stopped right at the door of the building.

At first glance I could see the people inside the building staring towards the 2 jeep cars. Then the figure of Lifer out of the car, the two drivers in each car turned out to be Benny and Ronald.

“We don't have the heart to disturb our new partner, but Bayu, we have to leave soon.” Said.

Bayu took a deep breath and nodded, then glanced at me again and said “ see you later.”

“Cautious.” I squeezed the grip of our hands, unwilling to release the warmth from his palms.

“Away with departure?” Evano's father's voice interrupted all of us.

Ronald and Benny immediately got out of the car, leaving the engine running. These three men who had just come were directly approaching Father and Wildan who was accompanying behind.

“Good afternoon uncle.” Greet them compact. I didn't expect them to be this compact when they greeted Dad for the first time.

Dad nodded happily and smiled, “Ya, uncle Jeremy and Rasha often tell about all of you. Be careful there yes.”

“Definitely uncle. We've become a compact team.” Lifer sounded very sure.

“Then it is, let's leave immediately. You guys must be busy.” Dad glanced at me and continued, “Icha, come here son. Bayu must leave.”

Instantly my expression grew sullen. But I still obeyed Father, stepping closer to him with Bayu who was also walking by my side.

“Dad, I'm leaving. Icha, I leave it to Daddy.” He said as he patted the back of my hand and let go.

“You just calm down there. Remember, safety is number one.” He looked at the four men in front of us one by one.

They nodded confidently and immediately turned around to get into the car. Benny and Bayu one car, Lifer and Ronald in another car.

Bayu waved at me from inside the car. I waved back at him, staring at the man until the car he was riding in joined the other cars on the highway.

“Icha, how about your job handover process?” Father's voice broke my daydream.

I turned to face him and Wildan. “it's done.”

“So can go home quickly?”

“No. Tonight I've promised the team for dinner.”

Suddenly Dad reached into his inner suit pocket, took out a black purse. I was flabbergasted to see it, never imagined that I would ever be given money from an old man, considering all this time when I started work, Mother and Daniel who often asked for money for their needs.

“No need Dad! Bayu already gave me his restaurant VIP card. I think in it there is also a money balance for dinner.” Reject me because Dad gave me a black ATM card.

“Then keep it first belongs to Dad. You will use it for your needs. After returning home from work, you officially became unemployed ‘kan?” I grimaced unwell but Wildan just smiled and nodded behind Dad, even though I still have money for my unemployment later, but my serious gaze made me unable to resist.

“Good. I'll save-”

“And in use!”

“If pressed, I will use.” Dad nodded not to argue with me anymore.

“Now it's better you get back to work.” I nodded and turned around but Father's words stopped me.

“Natasha, give them a feeling of hopelessness for having wasted you.” I turned back and smiled slightly, nodding confidently at Father and Wildan.

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