Just A Professional Relationship
Episode One
Two months earlier.
the Athens Artist Management Building
Nadin seemed serious about playing his guitar while practicing singing songs prepared for a product advertisement. It didn't feel like for almost an hour he just sat there doing the same thing. He was indeed very serious if he was immersed in something he liked.
“Din, Nadin!”
Tyo, the manager called out since then. But the person he called did not bully at all. Until he had to walk closer and take off the earphones worn by Nadin.
“Aaan, Bang?” Nadin was a little surprised by the presence of the young manager in his thirties.
“Remember time, dong. What time is it?”
“What time is it?”
“Fifteen minutes left at eleven. You have a briefing for tomorrow's event, right, eleven o'clock?”
“Ouch! Why don't you take me from earlier anyway, Bang!”
Tyo just exhaled. It is not strange with the nature of Nadin like that, because it has been almost three years working together.
“Come, quickly we leave!”
“Wear a gini shirt not what time ya?”
“Leave external use in the car only, so it is not too relaxed.”
Nadin Carmelia, twenty-seven years old. An actress who started her career as a singer. Started to join Athena Management since three years ago, after successfully winning a talent show.
Nadin's name skyrocketed after having a duet with one of the famous singers from Korea. Since then more brands have signed him, until he had a solo concert.
Despite feeling insecure in acting, the management managed to persuade him to try. Apparently, many people who praised Nadin's ability and said that actually Nadin has talent in acting. As a result, his face more often appears in films and television series. One thing is for sure, Nadin is now very enjoying his work.
“So it's clear yes to *rundown *event tomorrow. Nadin performed at ten, but please standby at maximum eight for preparation. Mba Sintia will direct tomorrow. Still something to ask again?”
Everyone is flailing. Tyo also shook his head to represent Nadin who had fallen down, staring at the screen of his phone while smiling.
“Ayok!”
“Lho, have you done it?”
“Main hape keep on anyway, daritadi!”
Nadin stood up and walked after Tyo who darted first.
“I don't have a schedule today?”
“Iya, anyway. Why?”
“This time I did not go home with Bang Tyo. Want to go directly yes.”
“To where? Let me take you.”
“No need, Bang.”
“Continue, what's up? A bus? Sure?”
“No, lah! Someone has invited me, really. The guy!” Nadin pointed to someone who was standing not far from there.
Without waiting for Tyo's response, Nadin immediately darted towards Juna and hugged her lover with a sumringah face. It was as if I had never met for a long time.
“It's done?” juna asked with a smile.
“Iya. Yuk ah, we eat! I'm really hungry.”
“Beres, Bang!”
“Do not eat anything! Keep throat!”
“Iya, yes, Bang Tyo bawel ah!” nadin protested with a small laugh. Though Tyo's face looked very serious. When you look at them, they look like brothers. Tyo, who is an only child, does feel that Nadin is his younger brother. Maybe that is also what makes Nadin feel comfortable while working.
“We say yes, Bang.”
“Bye, Bang Tyo! So find a girlfriend, so as not to be lonely!” chirp Nadin before darting while pulling Juna's arm.
The two head to the parking lot, and get into Juna's black car.
“Nih.” The pigtailed man thrust a small paper bag towards Nadin. Some skin care is in there. “You want to buy that, right?”
“Wah, thanks, you know! But the brand is just about to enter Indonesia. You buy it in the online shop?”
“I just contracted with that brand. So get a free sample. Good luck.”
“Masa? Very cool, deh. But why are you the one who gets it. Kan, the product is for girls.”
“They again want to launch products for men as well. Yesterday I nego so that you are given that sample because you want to really from long ago.”
“Ih... deeply moved by me. Weeping nih..”.
“Apaan, hell!” Juna also laughed, while rubbing Nadin's head quickly to make his hair fall apart.
Juna Adyawiguna, twenty-nine years old. Son of a famous real estate entrepreneur. If Nadin started his career as a singer, Juna actually started from the field of sports. He loved martial arts so much that he became a national taekwondo athlete who often participated in tournaments. The fame that was built from his achievements was also his very handsome appearance, making Juna finally glimpsed by the media. It is often paid to be a model.
Actually Juna is not interested in plunging into the world of entertainment. Only, at that time he felt the need to do it for Nadin, who felt no confidence in his talent. Nadin a few years ago was very shy and shy. He always desperately refused despite the great opportunity to show his talent to everyone.
As a result, Juna said he would join the management, provided that Nadin would do the same. Although eventually, Juna was recruited by a different management, namely DC-Management.
Since then, Juna has very rarely participated in tournaments. She is preoccupied with her new activities as a model and actor.
“Eat what's good huh?”
“I want to eat fried chicken.”
“Do not look for disease. Bang Tyo, you know.”
“How many years have I been a singer? It's okay, kok.”.
Nadin put on a pleading pose while giving a hopeful look. He knows very well usually the boyfriend will melt every time he sees it like that.
“We eat sushi only yes.” Unfortunately this time Juna is not that easy to woo.
Nadin grunted loudly. “Ya already,” reply forced while pouting.
Juna just smiled a little looking at it.
“Eat anything can. Same origin as you,” continued Nadin again. Then tightly hugged Juna's left arm, and leaned his head there. Closing his eyes for a moment while unceasingly smiling.
Juna couldn't help but smile. Already many years passed, it was always the same woman— who was by his side. I don't know why the feeling unfortunately never decreases in the slightest. Or maybe he was too used to not realize what he felt like to Nadin at this time? To be sure, he could not imagine if one day the figure of the woman disappeared, or replaced by another. That's how he thinks now.
Juna kissed Nadin's head gently. He made the woman turn her face towards him. Giving a smile that always seemed charming to him. Juna could never bear to not touch Nadin's pink lips. Peeping it lovingly, as if never wanting to lose it.
“Thank you,” said Nadin slowly.
“For what?”
“For staying by my side.”