Just A Professional Relationship
S2 - Episode Two
That afternoon, Axel and Ramos were walking in a shopping area. They just bought a present for Grey that was going to be on his birthday two days ago. Because Ramos happened to be a free man, so they agreed to meet today.
When telling about the plan, Nadin said that he wanted to meet with Ramos. So they agreed to meet at a place after Axel and Ramos finished buying gifts.
Three weeks back, Hybrid had just finished their tour. So, this is the first time Axel met his best friend again. Ramos' appearance has not changed much other than his red hair which is now cut short by a boat.
“It looks like Ve will soon be withdrawing from the team.”
“Hah, why?”
“He said, there are plans to continue college.”
“Wah... Wonder me the same people who still want to learn. I am tired of it.”
Ramos laughed behind his black mask. “By the way, you have no plans to add more branches? I saw a place across from the Athena building for sale. It's pretty stragically located in the middle of the city.”
“Iya, anyway. This year I'm going to open another restaurant, but make Japanese food. But anyway, know for yourself the price of buildings in the area how much.”
“Should still be able to, if you see your monthly turnover now.”
“Hmm.. yes, but I also need a tube, Kak.”.
“Make what?”
“Ya. Make marriage, for example.”
“Emang already have a candidate?” ramos Goda. “You're the same as Nadin?”
“Udah, lha!” reply Axel with full confidence.
“When to shoot?”
Suddenly Axel's confidence shrank for a moment. All this time he had never really invited Nadin to date directly. Although both are very close. “Indeed if the courtship should wear a shot? Like a child.”
“So what makes you sure, if Nadin already thought you were dating.”
“Ki-we are.. we are already......” Axel's voice slowly weakened, even he could not finish his words. His face immediately flushed.
Seeing all that, Ramos could not bear to laugh. He also embraces Axel's shoulder which is still a bit blushed embarrassed. No matter what Axel seems, he always loses when tempted by his best friend.
“Eh, I said yes. Sometimes statements are important. Nadin would also be happier if your relationship is really declared.”
“Okay aja, declared.”
“Don't let you mess up if suddenly Nadin has a girlfriend. And he said you two have never had a clear relationship because you never talked about it directly.”
“This is Nadin you know, Brother who we talk about. He can't be like that!”
“Ck, ck, ck. Why can you guarantee for a year in America, he never got close to others?”
Axel knew Ramos intended to tease him, but those words slowly managed to affect him. He thought about whether Nadin had been close to others when they were far apart? Because Nadin rarely talked about who he was friends with there.
“Well, upset..” chirps Ramos.
“Udah ah! Not funny jokes.”
The two continued walking while chatting. Heading to the location where Nadin would be waiting for them.
Axel and Ramos stand at the end of the zebra cross. Wait for the traffic lights to turn green so they can cross.
At that time, they saw the presence of Nadin at the end there, standing while looking at the posters that were stuck on the walls of the building. Axel's eyes seemed sparkling when he saw the whereabouts of the woman—although from a distance.
However, all the turmoil that was caused by Ramos' joke really happened. Before long, Nadin turned his back in the other direction, and waved his hand. His face looked very happy too.
Nadin and the man walked over to each other, and the two embraced. It looks like two people who have known each other for a long time. Even the man stroked Nadin's head, before giving him a paper bag and leaving.
Ramos and Axel were both silent, witnessing a similar scene. Axel's head was filled with various questions, with a feeling that was starting to feel bad.
While Ramos, quite surprised because his words seemed to be real. Though earlier he was just really joking and teasing Axel.
The traffic lights turned green. The people who were already crowding there started walking to cross over.
Nadin who realized the arrival of Axel, immediately waved his hand while putting on a happy face. Somehow seeing that face made Axel choose not to ask about the man. He did not want to make things uncomfortable. Ramos, meanwhile, felt he had no right to discuss it first. So, he chose to shut up and wait for the story from Axel.
“Kak Ramos! Geez, it's been a long time!”
“Iya. You healthy?”
Nadin nodded. “Why was her hair cut? It's a shame, you know.”
“I'm heartbroken. Because my best friend has rarely been invited to play because it is too busy managing his business,” joked Ramos. Made Nadin laugh.
“Further chat in cafe aja yuk,” invite Axel.
Nadin and Ramos started walking while chatting. While Axel, tailed behind the two, with eyes fixed on the paper bag that Nadin carried.
“You definitely don't know yet. There's a new female staff in Athens, and I think Bang Tyo is interested in her.”
“Hah, seriously, Brother?”
“Iya. I love the mergokin they came home with.”
“Kesel deh, Bang Tyo never told me. Though we like phones also occasionally.”
“Try me you lure him.”
“Beauty not the guy, Brother?”
“Iya. At first I thought he was a new artist. Uh, it turns out the staff.”
Nadin and Ramos continued to chat coolly. To the point of not realizing that Axel had just listened without commenting. Made Nadin a bit confused because the man suddenly fell silent while daydreaming. “You why bengong so?” tanyakanya.
“Ng? Notwithstanding. I'm listening to your chat again. So exciting to end.”
“He must be bete because we are pecanin,” Ramos continued.
“Yes, you guys are so cool that you forget I'm here,” Axel joked. But suddenly the face turned serious. “What did you bring, daritadi anyway? Out of shopping?”
Nadin realized Axel glanced towards the paper bag he was carrying, but without any thoughts. “Oh, this. Here's my shirt, just finished v*laundry*tadi. So I still bring it. Why then?”
“Not why. Just curious.”
At least Nadin felt strange catching Axel's answer. I don't know why the always cheerful man was suddenly a bit quiet. It doesn't seem like the annoyance effect of feeling ignored.
“Eh, you have started making new songs huh?” Ramos tried to break the atmosphere that began to feel uncomfortable. Of course he knows what caused it.
“Iya. Actually from when I was in America, I made some and sent the demo to the record label. Maybe we will release in the near future.”
“Wah, I guess later you can be famous again like first.”
“Hm... I think I still want to use another name. I want to live a quiet life.” Nadin laughs. “It seems better to live without having to be highlighted media kayak first.”
“Iya, definitely... I always support whatever is best for you.”.