My Boss My Ex
6. No Reason to Fall in Love

Rumors about seductresses spreading in the office. Especially in the 6th division that Rachel occupied. Rachel's name became a hot topic this morning. Some allow it, but not many deny it. Including a Lian Keyle. Actually, this 28-year-old man had long heard the news of the hoax from mouth to mouth, Lian had not had time to take a stab, even a commotion in the pantry.

A foam-coated iron stool became Rachel's current seat, in front of her Lian folded her knees and looked carefully applying the ointment to Rachel's hand that was exposed to hot water.

"Udah, Mr. Lian .. I'm fine," Rachel said, holding back the pain. Rachel had already resisted from the start when Lian brought her into the man's room. However, Lian did not heed her whine.

"It could be anything if your hands weren't treated, El." Lian closed the ointment tube and then placed it on the table. "I'll cut off their hands if your hands blister" he added, blowing Rachel's hand.

Why does it have to be like this? Why did Lian even remind Rachel of the man. Kenzi has also treated himself like this. Kenzi becomes the first person to panic when Rachel is injured. Kenzi did not hesitate to punish those who had hurt him. It doesn't matter if it's a male or female student. Kenzi Barata Abimana always protects a Rachel Florencia. But, now a Lian did it.

The test!

Rachel quickly wiped away the tears that escaped her container, even when Kenzi kept her mind. Aarghgh!! Damn you Kenzi! Rachel screamed in her heart.

"Why cry?" Lian looked up and found tears on Rachel's face. "Is this still sick?"

Rachel shook her head weakly and said, "No."

Rachel smiled as tears grew increasingly unstoppable. Not hands, but this heart is still very sick.

"Cry, El .. I'm here for you." Lian wiped away the tears on Rachel's cheek. "I want to be the first to wipe your tears, I want to be the first to heal your wounds, I want to be the first to always be there for you."

There was gentleness in every sentence Lian spoke. No, he's not bragging. There's love in this heart for Rachel.

"I-i...." Rachel can't talk anymore. This chest is very tight as if squeezed by a heavy load.

"Rachel ... Everything must be fine. I can make sure it's for you." Despite the encouragement, she grabbed Rachel's shoulder, hugged and rubbed her back affectionately.

Six years ago the backrest was gone. Now, there is someone who holds and gives strength to Rachel's body. Yes ... will be as strong as he survives. This self still needs someone just to lean and be a friend to pour out complaints.

"I'm not like that, really." said Rachel with quivering lips, so that she was in people's eyes?

"Yes, I know...."

"What I get now is all purely from my hard work."

"Yes, I know...."

"I had to keep working hard to give my son a decent life, but they accused me of nothing. What am I wrong?"

Rachel was more and more stunned, her hands were gripping Lian's waist shirt, even her tears had wet Lian's shirt. For a moment Rachel forgot who the person who was hugging her was right now. Rachel forgot what she said a few seconds ago until she felt a soft touch in her head.

"Sir Lian?" After pulling away, he found Lian looking at him deeply. Rachel's heart beat fast when she realized that she had been speechless. The kid? That's what he said.

"I .. know." Lian wiped away the remaining tears on Rachel's cheek with her thumb. His facial expression looked ordinary, there was no surprise there.

Rachel's eyes were perfect, it's over. Lian would definitely drag him to court for lying to the company about his status all along.

"I'm sorry I'm-I'm

"Huhuhuhuhuhu...." Rachel's cry was getting broken, her body was getting weaker. Restless, agitated, anxious enveloped him.

Lian let Rachel cry as much, after feeling calmer Rachel gave a glass of water that she had just taken from a dispenser in the corner of her room.

"Drink, we'll talk again."

Just a little water passed through Rachel's throat, putting the glass on the table with her head bowed in.

"Pak Lian must be the same as me. I swear I never sold myself. I did get pregnant out of wedlock, but---

"Rachel is quite ...." Lian turned down Rachel's words and lifted the woman's chin until they met a look. The position of Lian who had returned to squatting in front of Rachel made her freely look at Rachel's face.

"I don't want to judge you. If I felt like you, I might never notice you."

Rachel gasped at it, meaning her conjecture had been correct all along. Lian often looked at herself. Sometimes this guy looks at her. They often even offer a ride home. However, Rachel who was still trying to keep her distance from any man always refused Lian's invitation.

"Why are you watching me?" Better to ask than guess, right?

"Because I like you." Lian smiled with relief. "I finally have a chance to say this to you, yeah...."

Rachel's face became stiff, her body stiffened, there were also wrinkles on her forehead.

"You know I have kids, right?"

Lian nodded confidently.

"Where are you from? And why do you like me?"

Lian did not immediately reply, she had to refresh the throat in order to speak fluently. It's a great opportunity to express her heart to Rachel. After sipping a soft drink he had just picked up from the refrigerator, Lian sat down next to Rachel.

"I never accidentally saw you in the mall with a kid. You guys look familiar and love each other, since then I've been curious about you. It is written on your CV not married, but Mr. Darmaji----

"So Mr. Darmaji told my father that I already had a child." Rachel breathed a heavy breath. If it's like this, maybe there's someone else who knows about his son.

"You don't have to worry, only me and Mr. Darmaji know about this." Lian spoke as if she knew what Rachel was worried about.

"Keep, em... w-why can you still like me? I'm the-

"Because my heart needs no reason to love. When this heart ripples warmly when it's near you and it beats faster when it sees you, that's where I decide that I'm in love with you, El ...."

Rachel gasped and stared thoughtfully, while Lian stared expectantly.

***

Soekarno Hatta International Airport

The young man dressed in casual clothes had just left the cabin of the plane. Finally, after a journey of almost 20 hours, now he arrived in the land of birth of Indonesia.