Just A Professional Relationship
S2 - Episode Seven

“Other times you be careful. We're in a group, if one is missing, the show can't go. I know you're busy, but please don't be as careless as you are today. Good thing your appearance can make me no longer angry.”

“Iya, sorry, sir..” that's all Nadin can say while listening to the scolding from the coach. Since he had only arrived at the last minute before the show started, his coach did not even have the chance to

venting his anger. After the show was over, he got a long talk.

At least Nadin was relieved because what happened today did not decrease his performance. Because some of the audience seats are filled with important people from the government. He can embarrass his team just for forgetting to bring the violin. It was like a soldier forgot to bring his gun.

For a while, Nadin forgot about the man he had hit. Until he was suddenly startled by the appearance of the person.

“Nadin Carmelia,” call him. When he saw Nadin walking lethargicly in front of him. It seemed like that person had deliberately come to wait for Nadin.

“Eh, eng, ah! I-iya!” Nadin began to panic after remembering his sin earlier.

“You want to run away again?” tanya Frans, in Indonesian.

“Eh? Nothin. Excuse me. I almost forgot..”.

“You didn't mean to throw this thing away, did you?” Frans held up his passport, which Nadin almost forgot.

Tiredness made Nadin feel helpless. Even to respond it feels like he is no longer able. His head began to throb. As a result, he could only squat while rubbing his face with both hands. His face looked red, as if he was about to cry.

Seeing that made Frans pause for a moment. “Do not be pressured. I'm not threatening.”

Without Nadin noticing, Frans suddenly pulled his arm, making him stand up. “Cute me!” his orders.

“To-where?”

“No need to ask much.”

Nadin could only stop. He realized that he had made a lot of mistakes today that hurt many people. Even he had no will to resist when Frans took him out of nowhere.

The two of them did not speak at all in the car. In front of an Indian restaurant. Frans opens the car door for Nadin and takes him in. Then pick a table, and order food. All of this happened very quickly.

“You're pale. I can't ask you to talk like this. Eat first!”

I think Nadin wants to cry. Not expecting the person he bothered to treat him to eat. Saving his stomach that has been rumbling since earlier because he did not have time to eat breakfast. Frans did not interrupt as long as Nadin devoured his food.

“Hot full?”

Nadin nodded slowly. “Thank you yes. I have been troublesome. But instead get treatment like this. I'm sorry..”.

Frans exhaled. His hand reached into the pocket of the suit, and took out Nadin's passport which he placed on the table. “Previous, relax. We are both Indonesian, and our age is not too much different,” he said. “Sorry I yelled at you like that. You're not offended, are you?”

“Neg. Not at all. I just feel guilty. So, what documents? Is there anything I can do to fix it?”

“No. Everything has failed.”

“Cause of me?” Nadin looked more moody than before. His head was getting dulled.

“Yah... one of them.”

“What can I do for compensation?”

“You want to pay? Five hundred million dollars?”

“Li-five hundred million? Dollar?” Nadin stared at Frans with a surprised face. Mixed with an expression that stated that he was impossible to do so.

“I know you can't pay that much.”

“Iya... Is there anything else I can do?”

Frans leaned against the back of the chair and folded both arms in front of his chest. Then seemed to think, while staring at Nadin completely.

“Will I do!” sahut Nadin's. He has not heard his explanation at all.

“I need someone who can derail my matchmaking.”

“Failing matchmaking?”

“Iya. My parents were trying to find me someone to betroth me to. Because I haven't found anyone I want to marry.”

“Then what should I do?”

“Pretend to be my girlfriend. That way my parents won't force me anymore.”

Nadin understood Frans's intentions. He just asked her to pretend. After all, acting is not something that is difficult for Nadin. But, there was still something he was worried about when it came to relationships.

“But... till when?”

“Only until you get home. Half a year, right? After that, I'll say we broke up.” Frans took a glass of wine on the table, and gulped it down. “I will not force, if indeed you prefer to indemnify with money.”

A few minutes passed without a word. Nadin continued to speak to himself inwardly. Think of all the worst possibilities when he undertakes it.

“OK. I will do,” he replied. Makes Frans a little smile. “But I'm pretty busy, so can't promise to see you often and go with you.”

“No problems. I will only call you at important times. You just have to say that it was busy. But, there will be times when I really need you to come.”

“Good.”

Suddenly, Frans reached out his hand, intending to call out a hand. Nadin also regretted it, as a sign of their agreement.

Frans and Nadin's plan was successful. Frans' parents believed and no longer intended to match the child, because they were happy with Nadin's presence.

Several times Nadin was invited as well as when the Frans family attended various events. Even accompany Frans when he had to meet with some important people who would be his partners.

In the first two months, Nadin still kept his distance from Frans, and considered the man only limited to coworkers. But slowly, she felt that Frans was treating her very well. It was like a man to his girlfriend.

This made Nadin appreciate Frans and began to open up. The two slowly chatted more and more like friends. And just spend free time together because they feel they find a suitable friend.

Unknowingly Nadin finally told a little about the reason he went to America after Juna's death. Because Nadin says he wants to start a new life and does not want to continue to be trapped in the sadness of the past, Frans also chooses not to find out too much about it.

The relationship between the two continued to improve until finally the time came for Nadin to return to Indonesia. Frans drove him to the airport, and ended their agreement.

“It looks like five months is not perk.”

“Five months? I think we just met yesterday,” Frans replied.

Nadin laughed too.

“Still yes. I should've helped you a lot for the restitution. But, why do I think it is you who help me a lot.”

“oya? Does that mean you still owe me?”

“Ofcourse! My mission has worked anyway, right? Although after this maybe you should seek help from others.”

Nadin stretched out his hand, giving a farewell smile. “Thank you, already my friend here,” he said.

For a moment, Frans with his flat face looked at Nadin. He also returned Nadin's hand, greeting the woman. But after that, he actually pulled Nadin's hand to make the woman fall into his arms. Afterwards, she landed a kiss on Nadin's lips.

Nadin immediately responded by pushing Frans' body. He gave a look of disbelief. And all this time he blatantly treated Frans as a friend. Without wishing that the man had more feelings for her.

Without saying anything more, Nadin quickly dragged his suitcase and left in front of Frans. The man just stood still, looking at Nadin who was slowly moving away.

“Quickly or later, we will meet again, Nadin.”