Just A Professional Relationship
S2 - Episode Eight

Nadin's heart was unceasingly racing, along with his heavy footsteps. He'd love to get out of there. But it has not found the right time to tell the truth to the woman who still pulls her arm.

What would happen if he told me the truth about everything? Nadin was afraid that it would cause a very big problem. And he did not want to cause any chaos in the middle of the ongoing event.

Moments before arriving at a round table on the side of the room, Nadin could already see Frans standing next to his father. The man looked towards Nadin, and gave a smile with various meanings. One thing is clear, Nadin felt annoyed to be treated like that.

“Nadin! Oh my goodness, I guess we haven't seen you in a long time! Om to the surprise of Frans suddenly said you are here,” welcome Mr. Yandhika kindly. His face looked very happy when he found Nadin in front of him.

While Nadin, trying to reply with friendly—though somewhat forced. Because he thought, the only person to blame was Frans. Both of his parents were just victims of a lie— that should have been kept in America.

“You're healthy, right?”

“Yes, healthy, Om. Thanks..”.

“Because there is this project, like Om and aunt will be long in Indonesia. So we can meet often. You should come home often!”

“Em, sorry, Om.”

Nadin was just about to unpack everything. Frans cut it fast. He seemed to realize what the woman was about to say. “I want to talk to Nadin first yes,” he said. He hugged Nadin's shoulder.

The two of them separated from their original place and went outside. Walking on a rather quiet hallway.

“You anything?” nadin asked in annoyance. “Not you promised?”

“Not have I explained?”

“Explain what?”

Frans put on a thoughtful face for a while. “Oh, yes too. Your own fault while at the airport just left before hearing my explanation.”

Nadin was getting upset. Especially when she found Frans' expression that seemed to have nothing wrong with her. The man seemed to be enjoying everything that was happening, or perhaps intentionally doing it.

“I don't care what your reason is. But, I'm asking you to explain the truth to your parents. Before things get complicated!”

“If I refuse?”

“Let me do it.”

Nadin intended to turn around and return to the room. Of course Frans didn't just let it go and pulled his arm. Now the man held Nadin's arm with both hands.

At that time, Frans' position was turned back towards the door of the room, so he did not see the existence of someone who was heading towards him.

Nadin can catch the figure of Axel who comes with full of emotion. Without further ado, the man pulled Frans' shoulder, and dealt a blow to the face. Making the man who was hit almost fall if there is no wall nearby.

Nadin stepped straight behind Axel. Hiding there, still watching Frans who showed no expression of pain at all. Though the punch he received was so loud, that his voice could be heard. But the man's face still remained the same, as if not intimidated at all.

Frans stepped forward a few times to Axel. “You who?” ask him casually. Both hands were put in his pants pocket.

“I'm his girlfriend Nadin.”

“Ho...” said Frans, glancing at Nadin's head that was stuck behind Axel's body. “Nadin never said he had a girlfriend.”

“Huh, why would he tell it to an obscure person like you.”

“People are unclear?” Frans laughed a little underestimate.

Axel tried hard to hold back his emotions a bit unexploded as usual. He held back in order to be calmer, at least in front of Nadin. “Do not disturb him again.”

“Maybe it was more aptly said to Nadin. He knew exactly who was bothering who first. I was just looking to meet a girlfriend who cut off contact while in America.”

Instantly, Nadin felt his hands sweat and tremble slightly. No, he's not afraid of Frans. But it began to be scary to imagine Axel's reaction when he heard the words just now.

Nadin, who was currently standing behind Axel's back, could not see the expression of his girlfriend at all. But he was sure, at least Axel must have felt disappointed because he had hidden something while in America.

Nadin moved quickly, and stood before the unmoved Axel. The man fell silent while thinking of something he knew. Nadin looked at him fixedly, giving a hopeful look so as not to be scolded all out.

“Dion... sorry..” said Nadin in a slow and vibrating tone. He held Axel's hand tightly.

The next thing Axel did was to exhale. Rubbed his face with one hand. Then rubbed Nadin's head.

“What's risk. You must have an explanation of everything, right?” he said softly, while giving a soothing smile.

All that made Nadin could not bear to not hug the man in front of him. With a heart full of guilt.

“You okay?” ask Stefan who's coming closer.

Nadin shook his head while smiling. “No, Sister.”

Stefan has been curious about Frans. Although her memory is faint, she is convinced that Juna once talked about the man. Looks like they both got into trouble, a few years ago. But at that time Stefan did not care to not really listen to his sister's story.

Now when the man being talked about suddenly reappears, Stefan tries hard to remember. Even though the result is the same. Only one thing remains in his head, Juna's words say that Frans is a dangerous man.

“It looks like we're going home yes.”

Nadin felt bad because since he came, he had not met Mr. Adya at all. But, he did not want to go back to the room at all. Makes her feel scary if she has to think about getting stuck in the middle of the Frans family again.

“Sorry yes, Brother. I did not have time to give the same to Mr. Adya.”

“What's risk. Let me tell you. Thanks for coming.”

Axel and Nadin went to the exit of the building. The two continued to hold hands tightly. On one hand, Axel was afraid of losing. While Nadin was afraid of being left because he felt disappointed. They kept it that way until they got into Axel's car.

“I want to explain about earlier..” said Nadin, when Axel car started running.

“Do not force yourself. You must be tired, right? Tomorrow's story is fine too.”

“Neg. I don't want to make you think all night.”

“Iya, anyway. I definitely can't sleep if I can't explain.”

Nadin also told me all the things that happened in as much detail as possible, along the way to his home. During that time Axel just listened without interrupting, while focusing on driving his car.

Initially Axel had felt hurt because Nadin seemed to not appreciate it, to decide to establish a relationship with Frans. Even if it's just an engineering. But all those feelings were gone after he was convinced that Nadin was only intent on taking responsibility for his mistake.

Of course Axel blamed Frans, who ultimately broke the agreement he made with Nadin. They should not have any relationship after Nadin returned to Indonesia. But, it seems Frans did not give any explanation to his parents at all.

It also made Axel a bit anxious, because he could not guess at all what Frans meant. Is that guy falling in love with Nadin? No one knows at all.

Nadin's story ended when Axel's car stopped in front of his house. He's done telling me everything, but somehow there's still a lingering feeling. Even Axel had time to thank him for being honest.

Axel glanced at Nadin who was sitting speechless. He didn't even take off his seatbelt.

“Why you?” ask Axel slowly. He knew Nadin was feeling bad, so tried to keep his tone.

Nadin looked back at Axel. “You are not angry or disappointed with me?” tanyakanya.

“No, kok.”

Axel was more confused when Nadin did not react and still looked at him. He answered that question.

Finally, Axel gave a kiss on Nadin's lips. Then stroked the cheek of the woman he loved. “I'm not angry at all,” he said again, smiling.

This time, Nadin replied with a smile. His feelings are quite relieved now. Fortunately, tonight ended well. Because if not, maybe Nadin will continue until morning.