HATE Before LOVE
Words that convince.

Ardan stood in front of Elif, his gaze looking at the entire body of Elif from top to bottom and back up again. The girl looked desperate, like there was no more hope than to ask Ardan for help.

"Teds,"

"Yes sir?"

"Urus was all that was needed for the actions and care of Elif's father until he took a complete blow."

"Okay sir," Teddy nodded then moved from there to carry out his duties immediately. Adit who heard firsthand what Ardan ordered to the slender-eyed and cold-faced man to the point of gaping disbelief.

"You okay?" The question that came out of Ardan's mouth saw Elif who was already covered in tears. Then it turned to Adit, who was still looking at Ardan with a look of astonishment.

Maybe Adit does not imagine how it is possible that a man as perfect as the man before him, with his tall body firmly, a handsome face a little bit stupid, could be the boyfriend of his brother who is a very ordinary model like Elif.

"So his girlfriend's brother Elif?" ask Adit.

"Did you?" Ardan frowned. This was the first time he had been called 'Abang' by someone. During this time he was always called, ' Mr. Ardan,' or 'Master Ardan,' or Young Master,' and for people close to him only called him by name only. Being summoned by a boy in his eyes somehow made his heart feel something he had never felt before. Something funny.

"Adit, don't call Brother!" Reprimand Elif after noticing the change in expression on Ardan.

"Trus what dong, brother?"

"Eh, it's okay" Cut Ardan. "Abang.. funny too."

"Huh?" Elif gawking.

"So you're Elif's sister?" ask Ardan to Adit.

"Yes Bang, I'm Adit."

"I'm Ardan, yes, I'm your brother's girlfriend" Ardan said with great ease and confidence.

"Yes, I saw it on the news this morning. Because it's also father and mother so quarrel and father angry until finally the pain crumpled" said Adit innocently.

"Addit!" elif.

"Why? It's true, isn't it."

"Why did your mom and dad fight? Shouldn't it be nice that Elif has me as his steady partner?"

"Ah, I've always been evil with Sister Elif, don't know why you've never been good with Sister Elif, you've always been"

"Can we talk together" Elif cut because it seems Adit has the potential to expose the disharmonious relationship between father and son to Ardan, maybe it's because Adit believes Ardan will protect Elif as his girlfriend or as his fiancee as reported by the news earlier this morning.

"okay." Ardan Sahut.

"You're after Mom, accompany me. Don't let Mom be alone again. I must be confused if Mr. Teddy came and took care of everything."

"Yes Brother." Adit leaves Elif and Ardan in the operating waiting room.

For a moment no one spoke between them, silence was left for a while until Elif broke it.

"Thank you, sir." said Elif.

"Sir?" Ardan raised one eye eyebrow. "I think you understand the deal, Elif?"

"D-yes."

"Then why call me, 'Sir'? Do you want this deal to break down really fast? It's okay, I can revoke all administrative matters today."

"Bu-not so," said Elif quickly. "I just don't know what to call you" Elif said, lowering his head and squeezing the end of the cardigan he was wearing.

Jesus, funny. Uh, what? What did I just say? A funny? Wh who? This girl funny? Geez, I have to make an appointment with a psychologist as soon as possible. It seems like my mental state has been a little strange these past few weeks.

Ardan cleared his throat, melting the awkwardness he had on himself.

"From now on, you should call me by name only" Ardan said. "Stop calling me 'Sir' and no more, 'me and you.' but so, 'me and you.'"

"Is that included in the office?"

"Of course!"

"Would it be okay if the office people knew?"

"Even everyone should know about this relationship" Ardan said. Then he bowed a little and leaned a little so that his face was right next to Elif's ears, and the fresh sweet scent was so great, until it feels like Ardan is eager to drown his head in the tangles and freshness of the Elif lion hair.

"Listen, this charade must really look real and convincing, so that the matchmaking my mother did stopped." continued Ardan in a low voice.

"But I can't just call you by name" Elif said.

"Then call me like Adit called me."

"Did you?"

"Yes, that sounds funny."

Elif immediately shook his head, "What about Mas? Ardan's Mas?"

Ardan wore the widest smile of his life, "Again!"

***

"All matters related to surgery, treatment and treatment will run later for Mr. Yanuar we have completed, you no longer need to think about the cost." teddy said, handing over all the payment documents to Zehra.

"But who are you, sir?" zehra asked, still not understanding what was going on.

"I'm Teddy, Madam. Assistant Mr. Ardan."

"Sir Ardan?" Zehra frowned.

"Mother!" Calling Adit, the boy immediately approached Zehra as he saw a look of confusion in front of Teddy, the man who had previously been ordered by the man who claimed to be his brother's girlfriend.

"Not to be confused anymore Mom, Kak Elif's girlfriend came, Bang Ardan has asked this brother to take care of all the father's costs!" Adit explained briefly and clearly that made Zehra more confused.

"Whatdidyou say? Elif's girlfriend?"

Adit nodded. "Yes, Bang Ardan, the guy is so handsome that he saw the original rather than see it in tivi."

"You mean, that news this morning was true? So Nak?"

"Yes!"

Zehra again saw Teddy, the man still standing there firmly.

"Is that true, sir?"

"Call me Teddy, ma'am." Pinta Teddy politely. "And the news is true."

Zehra closed her mouth, shocked by what she heard. I don't know what he should feel like. Be thankful? Or suspect their very sudden relationship? Zehra knew very well the nature of the Elif. His eldest son would not do anything great without his knowledge. And connecting with someone named Ardan Mahesa Demir who is reported to be a young businessman who is very successful and influential is a big thing in this family.

"Where's your brother?" zehra asked Adit.

"Still in the waiting room with Bang Ardan."

Zehra also immediately moved to leave the administrative management.

Ardan Bang? That kid actually called Mr Ardan 'Bang'?

***

Ardan stood as soon as Zehra, Adit and Teddy came. Likewise with Elif who immediately stood beside Ardan when he realized Zehra's facial expression was not a friendly expression as usual. Elif can understand it. His mother must have been very surprised by what happened today.

"Are you really my son's lover?" ask Zehra straight to the point without further ado or opening first.

"Yes." answered Ardan.

"What is your purpose in making my son your lover?" asked Zehra in full search.

"Destination?" Ardan frowned.

"Mother..." Elif tries to calm her mother, but Zehra immediately raises her index finger in front of Elif, a sign that Elif is silent.

"Yes, what's your goal in choosing my son?"

"Would to like your child I have a purpose? Me and Elif like each other."

"Liking? It's bullshit! I know very well what my son is" Zehra said. "He won't have an impossible relationship."

"You mean?"

"You must understand what I mean. You're a very respected person, while we're nobody. Elif isn't even as pretty as your former top model. And all of a sudden you're announcing that Elif is your future wife? Do you think we're fools who just believe in it?"

Elif was crying. He did not expect that his mother would think critically like that. He was so frightened that he squeezed his own hands until each nail paled. Then Ardan without warning grabbed Elif's hand, released his fist and grasped it.

"Am I wrong if I fell in love with Elif first? Is it wrong that we fall in love with each other? Are there any rules that require who I should fall in love with? Can falling in love be arranged? Do you think I'm unfit for your child?"

If only, oh, if the one who said all that was someone who really loved Elif as he was. The one who really fell in love with her. And if that person was Gavin, Elif believed that right now he must have fainted because of a huge feeling of happiness that exceeded the capacity of his heart. But unfortunately, the man standing there, holding his hand warmly, who said that the Elif had made him fall in love was the most annoying person on this earth. And all that was said was a lie and a charade.

"What do I have to do to be worthy of your eyes to be an Elif escort?"

Zehra could not say anything to see and hear the sincerity that emanated from Ardan's eyes. People say that the eyes can never lie.

"I have no other purpose. My only goal is one, be happy with Elif."

Geez, had the Madam and the Great Lord heard this, I believe the Great Lady would have held a full month's thanksgiving. Teddy sat up while maintaining his flat expression.

"You... really love my son?"

"Of course."

"Aren't you going to play him?"

"Not going to."

Suddenly Zehra cried and immediately hugged Ardan. Yes, the middle-aged woman hugged the man she thought would be the best driver for her daughter. Can be a man who can protect his daughter who was never given by the figure of his own father.

"Thank you for finding Elif. Please don't hurt his heart."

And at once the heart of Elif shrieked in fear. Afraid that when all this drama was over, his mother would be very disappointed and sad. How will he explain to his mother later after these five months have passed?