Just A Professional Relationship
Episode Sixteen
“Jeez, Xel! You are really yes! If you are injured and cannot work, how?”
Nadin's attention was distracted by the voice of a man who spoke loudly once—from inside a room. He who was curious, chose to peek out from the gap of the door that was not tightly closed.
In the training room, Axel looked scolded by the manager. The four other Hybrid members could only fall silent to notice. Trying to keep a distance so as not to be dragged and also scolded.
However, Axel just stood up with an annoyed face. Not feeling guilty at all, and looking impatient to run away from there. “But in fact I'm fine, right Sir.”
“Not mean you have to play with fire! Don't be careless, the head sir likes you huh! Still I have to take care if there is anything.”
“Iya, yes, yes.”
“Listen to the truth that parents are talking!”
Again, the leader could not help but remain silent. He drew closer to Axel, pushing his head to head down— while apologizing. “Sorry, Sir. He is stubborn,” he said.
“You keep an eye on him so as not to get involved in the middle of trouble!”
“Iya, fine, Sir.”
The middle-aged man stepped towards the door. Nadin immediately dodged, as if he had just arrived there. Then enter the room after the man had moved away.
When his existence was getting close to Axel, he only realized why the man was scolded like that. Axel's face seemed to be covered in scratches. There was a bluish stain also near his lips. No, but bruised by a blow.
“Why you?” ask Nadin.
Axel was a bit surprised because he suddenly met Nadin at a time like this. Plus, they haven't talked back since the case at Juna's apartment.
“He fought the thugs, Kak!” sahut Gray. Axel opened his mouth and answered.
“Hah? How, can?”
“He said he nolongin the man who almost got scuttered,” Grey replied again, as he walked closer. “But it can't be ah. Time Bang Axel seheroik it.”
“Little kids will say by the way!” Axel darted to pinch Grey's head.
“Hmm..” response Nadin short.
“Eh, yesterday I watched big brother.. Hpff-” Axel immediately smothering Grey's mouth, who almost said something—that should not. The young man began thrashing to escape the clutches of Axel's strong arms.
“Single latestyumu soon release huh? I heard, later we may have a show together, to launch,” said Ramos, who just walked closer. The staff always seemed calm as usual.
“oya? Well, I just heard. But surely it will be cool if working together.”
“Iya. I haven't heard what the concept is going to be. But, I'm already impatient.”
“Iya, me too.” Nadin smiled faintly. “Yes already, I want no recording first. Bye, all.”
Everyone was silent until Nadin's whereabouts were completely out of sight. Axel had just released Grey who looked annoyed. But, in fact he was much more upset. “Heh, it's mouth guarded!” snapped it.
“Emang why, anyway. Kan, I just want nanya.”
“Basic singles!”
“Eh, what's the connection?!”
"But I'm curious, Nadin why, Xel?" ask Ve.
"It was a real surprise yesterday look," continued the Star.
"Where do I know! No need to mix up people's problems" Axel replied.
Ramos walked to the center of the room. Clapping his hands, to get the members to gather. “Already, let's continue the exercise,” take him.
***
If the heart has said
Maybe the eyes won't feel
But feelings lead to truth
Not that I can't afford
Not that I don't want to
Against all anxiety and fear
Just don't know yet
What a world without you would be
I should just shut up and keep quiet
Until this self-destructive feeling slowly
Not in another heart that keeps trying to leave
After what I've been giving you all this time
Maybe it wasn't him
The harbour of the heart I need
Nadin suddenly fell silent, deep in thought. He was in the middle of the recording. Make the existing staff immediately turn off the music that still continues to play.
“Nadin? What's up?”
“Eh? Sorry, Mister. No why. Sorry, Mister. Can I repeat again?”
“Do not get me wrong again ya.”
“Iya, Sir.”
Nadin was only aware of something from the song he was singing. Before this, he had never paid close attention to his lyrics. For some reason, the song seemed to be talking to itself. Who do not have the courage to face the problems that exist.
Nadin admitted, he was just scared. Never thought about what the world would be like without Juna by his side. Never once imagined going goodbye—besides death. He was afraid of the sense that arose after being forced to let go.
But slowly Nadin began to wake up. There is no kindness that he got after forcing something— that he should not. He could have maintained the relationship just for the sake of status alone. But that doesn't apply to a person's heart. He would just clutch at something that would keep turning around to hurt him.
‘Do I have to see him now?’ ask Nadin to himself. ‘Am I ready to face it?’
Nadin began to hate himself. As if you can never make a firm decision. But, he had never faced anything like this before. So that you do not know what to respond.
***
“Tumben you mesen coffee. Didn't you stop because of maag?” Tyo put a glass of latte in front of Nadin. Then sit down and put his Americano on the table.
It had been quite a while since the last time they had come to the cafe together. In addition to business affairs, Nadin's time must always be spent with Juna. I never thought about eating Tyo. Plus, a few months back, Tyo still hasn't broken up with his ex.
“It looks like again need caffeine..”.
“But I was so happy when you came here. Finally, my sweet sister had not forgotten her brother. Hiks.” Tyo acted crying. Trying to make Nadin laugh, but only returned with a smile.
Yesterday, Nadin finally told what happened to Tyo. The problem between him and Juna. At that time, Tyo had not dared to comment and advise anything. He only listened to Nadin to the satisfaction of crying and telling stories.
This time, he was quite sure that Nadin invited him to drink coffee not without intention. “You feel you've done it?” ask her gently.
“Hu’um.” Nadin nodded. “Slightly anyway. Zero point three percent.”
Tyo laughed a little. “Still able to joke.”
“I'm confused, Brother. I have to do something. How can I not feel pain again?”
“Hm...” Tyo rests on the back of the chair, and folds the arms in front of the chest. “There are only two options. But everything will hurt.”
Nadin was a little pouty.
“First, you continue like this. Give it time to think like nothing happened. But... during that time you will continue to feel sick, anxious, anxious, upset,” continued Tyo again. “Both. You have to deal with all this, which will surely make you sick, feeling empty, upset. But all of that will only last a moment. After passing through it, you will feel very relieved. Free, and find new things—that you never get to see all this time.”
“Udah sure I don't want to keep feeling like gini. But, I can't ya, sister?”
“What are you afraid of?”
“I never found anyone as perfect Kak Juna. If I have to break up, can I find someone like him again?”
“I admit, Juna is perfect. Handsome, smart, strong, rich, everyone must crave people like him. But, what you need is not just a person who looks ‘perfect’. After what happened, why do you still think he's perfect?”
“Hmm.. yes, anyway..”.
“I know this won't be easy. But I always believed a sacrifice would be replaced by something greater. You just need to be brave to step up and take risks.”
Nadin's face was still doubtful. Perhaps in his mind was filled with a struggle between the two options. Still can't decide which path to take.
“You need not be afraid. If one day you fall down while fighting for what you think is best, I will always be there to catch you. Maybe I can't take the pain away. But I will try to ease, and make you recover quickly.”
“I will not party seven days and seven nights so you do not feel lonely, and do not have time to upset,” continued Tyo again. Successfully made Nadin laugh, even with teary eyes.
Nadin stood at the door of an apartment. He remained silent for a moment before pressing the bell.
Shortly after, the occupant opened the door. Looking at the surprised one who was standing before him. “Nadin?” juna asked, in a somewhat incredulous tone.
During this time his phone and chat was never answered. But now, the person he wanted to talk to suddenly appeared without being asked.
“Someone you want to talk to is not the same as me?”