Just A Professional Relationship
Episode Twenty

Nadin woke up with mixed feelings. Though the hotel that has been provided by tv people for him is quite good. His bed was even more cushioned than the one he had in the apartment. But, his body was not fresh enough when he woke up. Though he had to *tapping * for the tv show from early in the morning.

After showering and dressing up as usual—because she will be dressed again by a make up artist, Nadin stepped towards the door. A few moments before touching his knob, he remembered something. Last night he threw Juna's ring out of nowhere. The problem is, he doesn't want to take the risk if anyone realizes that he's not using it anymore.

So, he went back to the bed to look for the little thing, which was tucked behind the sofa. “You're so hard, you know not?” he said slowly to his ring.

In the make up room, some of the artists invited to this event have been seen gathering. Nadin and Juna are not the only couple. They will all appear on a talk show that holds a kind of quiz for celebrity couples.

Nadin was silent in front of the door, when there was someone holding his shoulder from behind. When he found out it was Juna, he did not budge and began to step.

“Welcome to phone why not pick up?”

“Sleep.”

“Tumben hour so late asleep.”

“You what the hell is it?”

“I've booked a restaurant for our anniversary.”

Nadin grunted loudly. “Anniversary whatan.”

“As such, I can still celebrate your birthday, right?”

“Bby. If you intend to keep hurting me.”

Juna did not reply. Just rubbed Nadin's head for a while, then walked towards the staff in charge of handling her makeup.

All the artists finished dressing up in about an hour. They all gathered at the backstage to get a briefing. Waiting for time to enter the studio.

“Everyone will wonder if you see your pouting continues like that,” whispered Juna, very close to Nadin's ear. Makes the woman a little surprised.

“You like the ring?” continue Juna again, after his words were not published.

“Despite who loves. I liked. I'd like to throw it away if I don't remember today there's an event.”

“That thing I prepared from far away. I must be sad if you don't want to accept.”

The conversation stalled, as the television staff had asked all the artists to come together. Nadin let out a long sigh, compared to everyone, he became the most tense. Because you have to make sure that the acting does not fail this time.

The event is still a special edition of Valentine. A pair of musicians, Indra-Jessica, and a DJ dancer couple, Ellyson-Dewi were also present. Three existing couples will race in a quiz that has been prepared. The rules are easy, just need to answer questions from the host. Everyone gets a small white board and a marker. They must write down whatever comes to mind, to later be matched with answers from their partner. The goal is to see how familiar they are with each other.

“Alright, everything is ready yes make the first question? Uhh... I can't wait!” said the man host. With a v neck t-shirt behind his pink suit. The way she brought the show was very festive, surpassing even female hosts. “Write where your favorite ngedate! Thirty seconds, starting from now!”

“Truly yes, our favorite pair on this one. We always have things that surprise us! It is not wrong they became the icon of the couple goals of all of us,” commented the host.

‘How did they react if they found out that Juna and I broke up?’ nadin asked in his heart.

The show continues. The question ended after passing the fifteenth. The two couples who became rivals Nadin-Juna, had answered wrongly. But the two of them did not have any difficulty and managed to answer everything exactly.

“Congratulations for Nadin and Juna who are winners! In the past few days, we have made a survey about who the winning partner is the prediction of the viewers. And we've selected one of the messages from viewers who chose your name. I'm bacain yes.”.

“Dear Juna and Nadin. I believe in the event this time you guys definitely won! In any event, I'm sure you two will still be my favorite couple. Two years ago, I just had an incredible heartbreak. From then on, I was sure that in this world there were people we could trust. Even if it is the person closest to us. I also find it hard to trust others. But, after I saw about the two of you, and continued to follow your story all this time, my mind became more open. I'm sure your feelings for each other are sincere. Not just to find the sensation and fame on tv. Everyone who sees you must understand what I'm saying. You guys have made me realize that my thinking has been wrong all this time. It turns out that there must be someone we can trust, if only we could find the person who is most right for us. If one day my letter is chosen to be read, I just want to say that there are so many people who always pray for you. To always be happy and be together forever.”

The letter that was supposed to give the haru a taste turned into a painful attack. The more hope people have for her relationship with Juna, the heavier the burden she feels.

Nadin did feel stupid to have to torture himself like this. But, he could not act foolishly, especially after understanding what risks he could get.

“Thank you yes,” Nadin said to the camera. With her teary eyes. At least the circumstances made that pitiful reaction well disguised.

***

After filming, two other artist couples walked towards the hotel with Nadin and Juna. They chatted coolly, while continuing to tease Nadin who began to feel uncomfortable. It was fortunate that the location of his room was the closest, so he was able to escape from that state as soon as possible.

Nadin was ready to rest first. Jump into the room, and a bit surprised when Juna just tailed her. Of course he wanted to instantly expel the man, but his words were stuck in his throat, as the other two couples were still in front of his room. As a result, he let the man in.

“Please go if they are not outside,” Nadin said coldly.

Juna just kept quiet, and walked towards the bed to sit on it. “Your mother is worried because of a week more you do not visit kayak usually.”

Hearing that, Nadin suddenly rose in blood. “I demand nothing from you. But, never see mom again!” he said firmly.

“Why? The problem is between the two of us. Not between me and your mother.”

“Create what? What's in it for you to do that?!”

“You think I'm close to your mother because I want to grab your attention?”

Nadin was silent. “I've respected him for a long time like my own mother. When your late father worked for my father, your mother used to come home. He saved me who was lonely sometimes because I had a busy mother. Don't think of doing it all just because you pity your mother.”

Afterwards, Juna walked towards the exit. He stroked Nadin's head as he passed the silent woman. But then it stopped before turning the knob.

“Finely, you should stay away from your boyband friends who have the look of thugs. At times he could ruin your career,” he said. Then it disappeared behind the door that closed tightly.

Nadin felt his legs limp. He fell on the floor and began to cry.