Just A Professional Relationship
S2 - Episode Nine
“Sekian for today's class. Do not forget to exercise at home too!”
“Iya, Mom!” ten elementary school children answered simultaneously. Then start cleaning their musical instruments, before scattering from the classroom.
Nadin was still standing in front of the class. Smiling, while waiting for all his students to leave. She enjoys teaching small children, compared to her teens. According to him, the ages of SD are when the potential of a child can develop rapidly. Besides, he really likes kids.
The phone in Nadin's skirt pocket vibrated. When you look at it, Dion's name is there.
“Hey, are you done?”
“Newly done. Just so you called at this hour.”
“Wah, pantesan I feel like calling you.”
Nadin chuckled small. “You're again at the restaurant huh? I think it's a really big frame.”
“Yes, nih. Today the restaurant is in-booking for the fiancee event.”
“I just found out you gave rent for the show too.”
“On the second floor only, anyway. It turns out that there are always many phones for rent.”
“Oh... Don't-don't you deliberately make it so that the event itself does not need to rent a place?”
“So, dong! I won't make our fiancee's show here.”
“Only will my fiancee?”
“Stop! Don't say anything creepy!”
Nadin laughed too. “You're still busy?”
“Hm. Wh why? You kangen?”
“Neg. Precisely afraid of you who miss me.”
“We have dinner together later how?”
“Bby. At home I am yes. I have time to cook.”
“Ready, Princess!”
After hanging up the phone, Nadin began to step while humming happily. Some days the mood is good. The air is very bright. The children showed excellent development. There was nothing that made him ungrateful.
Halfway home, Nadin stopped at the supermarket to buy groceries. Then rushed to his house. He took a shower, and began to prepare in the kitchen.
Sometimes Nadin felt insecure about his cooking, because Axel was much more proficient. But, there is a pleasure of her own when she sees someone she loves enjoying what she makes. Especially when you get compliments. Although he was sometimes confused, did Axel really like his cooking?
For tonight, Nadin prepared sweet sour fish, tofu sapo, fried noodles, and corn parchment. Even he was not aware of having prepared too many materials for just two people.
In the midst of his busy life, there was a knock on the door of the house. Rarely did anyone come but Axel. To the extent that makes Nadin think that maybe the man is trying to surprise him, by coming early. The thing is, it's too fast. The cooking has just begun.
The door was knocked back. “Iya, wait a minute!” shouted Nadin, while removing the apron. He then walked quickly towards the door.
Nadin really thought that the one who came was Axel. When he opened the door, it was Frans' face that appeared behind it.
The smile on Nadin's lips disappeared instantly. He even tried to close the door. But Frans first held the door with his hand, and pushed it wide open.
“Hey, who let you in?!” nadin Protest. However, the guest did not care and just stepped in.
Nadin had almost managed to forget what happened a few days back. Assume that he never knew a man named Frans.
“Your house is good too. It's a pity.”
Nadin felt his hands begin to sweat. Somehow the aura that the man released was enough to make him feel afraid. He was just sitting quietly.
“Quiet... I just want to talk about something. Just sit down.”
“Quick talk. Then get out of here!”
“Hm... okay,” reply Frans relaxed. Then fold both arms in front of the chest. “I want us to continue our relationship while in America first.”
“Hah? You still have to ask me something that's clearly the answer? I definitely don't want to.”
“Not, not so. I'm not asking, but telling you to do it.”
Nadin grunts. “You are not self-conscious? Suddenly came, commanding at will. Thats enough. If you don't leave here, I'll call the police!”
Frans still did not move and just looked at Nadin. The two looked at each other. It was as if giving an attack without words.
Until finally Nadin ran out of patience and intended to take his phone into the room. However, Frans moved no less quickly. He got up, and caught up with Nadin with his long legs.
Frans gripped Nadin's arm and pushed his body towards the wall. The two of them became very close. Nadin's tiny body, making him powerless to resist.
“You must understand Nadin, who you are dealing with. In Indonesia, my power is much stronger than when I was in other countries. I can do anything, at the same time that will make you regret if you refuse my wish.”
“Make what I do that which is of no benefit at all to me.”
“You think so? I can even give everything for you. You want some money? The department? If you want, I can build a music school for you.”
“I don't need all that!”
With a slight annoyance, Frans gripped Nadin's face with his wide hands.
“I told you, I'm not making an offer. Just obey, if you are not ready to see your girlfriend's business is destroyed.”
The fear is becoming more and more. If only he was threatened, Nadin could still face him. But, she starts to worry because Frans intends to drag Axel into their troubles.
The man smiled cunningly. “Not just his business. After that, I will destroy also the person.”
Frans took off his grip, and stepped back in front of Nadin. “You should know that I am not a patient person. I'll wait for you in my office tomorrow,”. Then he left, leaving Nadin who had fallen on the floor.
Nadin had never felt such pressure before. What's more, all he faced was one person. But it feels more stifling, even when compared to the problem of infidelity first.
Nadin took a deep breath. Try to calm down and resume activities. On the one hand, he thought maybe just thinking too much about Frans. Still feel that what the man said was just a bluff.
‘All will be fine..’.
When Axel came in the evening, Nadin was able to act normal. He chose not to discuss the arrival of Frans, because he did not want Axel to feel worried. So, she tried to seem cheerful as usual.
“Wah... gini yes it feels right home from work already there is masakin at home,” said Axel when he saw various foods on the table.
“Apaan, anyway, whereas every day squirming good food at his own restaurant.”
“But what makes it different. This one is special because the one that makes it is also special.”
“Special fried rice is also still special, even if it's not me who made.”
Axel just laughed. Then continue chatting coolly, while enjoying dinner together. Without knowing there was a secret hidden behind the smile that he saw from the face of the woman before him.