My Culun CEO
#190 - There's No Way to Return
That very night Karel soon met Carissa. They met at a cafe they used to live in.
Karel looked at Carissa with a longing gaze. While the girl was still acting ordinary in front of Karel.
"I didn't think you'd come back here." Karel spoke with his soft voice.
"Of course I have to go back, brother. This is my place. And there's also Bang Giga here as my lover."
Karel smiled smirk. "Love? You guys broke up a year ago."
"Sister! For me our relationship is not over until I decide for myself." Carissa did not seem to like Karel's statement.
"Sister? Since when do you call me 'sister'?" Karel scrunched his forehead.
"Since this moment. I'll just call 'branch' to Bang Giga. Brother understood?"
Karel shook his head slowly. "This girl has not changed at all. Always be stubborn. But this time I will not give up. I'll make sure this time you choose me, "inner Karel.
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Three days passed after the incident that made Avicenna Group now in the spotlight of many people. Giga is considered unsuitable to replace Nathan as the leader of the company.
Nathan was furious at the news. Not with Giga. The man remained relaxed in the face of the news about him.
Until finally Nathan asked Giga to stay at home so that he can muffle rumors circulating. Giga obeyed what her father wanted. Not going to the office and just lazing around makes him happy.
But on the third day, Nathan asks Merlin to take Giga to the office because there are important things to talk about. Although upset, Giga still obeyed his father's wishes. Moreover, Merlin continued to persuade Giga to brush off his ego.
"What is so important? Though he can talk to me at home" muttered Giga as he continued to walk quickly towards the meeting room.
Merlin was moved to follow Giga's steps. Until finally they both arrived at the meeting room and were greeted warmly by three people who were there.
Giga was silent and looked at his father sharply. There was already Karel and Carissa along with her father.
"alright. Since Giga is here, Om will leave you to talk freely." Nathan patted Giga on the shoulder then passed.
Giga did not seem to like the situation that was happening.
"What's this?" asked Giga coldly.
"Abang! Don't talk to me like that. You know, from now on I'll be working in this office too. Om Nathan agreed that I could be part of advertising here. You know, the Ford Company is very good at this." Carissa explained with a face that sparkled happily.
"I don't think I need much help from you. Let's go, Merlinda!" Giga got up from his seat and walked away.
Merlin who did not understand the situation that was happening could only stay still and follow Giga's steps towards his room. But unexpectedly, Carissa also followed them and intercepted Giga.
"Abang! Please don't act like this to me!" pinta Carissa with a pinched face.
"It's office! Don't talk about personal matters here." Giga stepped back without caring for Carissa who was already teary.
"Easy! I don't think you're gonna make Giga's apology." Karel suddenly came in contact.
Carissa looked at Karel dislike and walked away from there. Carissa decided to return to her office.
Meanwhile, Merlin is still confused thinking about the relationship between Gida and Carissa. He didn't want to think about it actually. But seeing Giga's rather rude attitude towards Carissa, made Merlin so guess in his heart.
"He's my ex-boyfriend." The susra broke Merlin's daydream.
"Eh?"
"You must be wondering what's the connection between me and Carissa. I'm not gonna cover it up. We used to have a relationship, but it's over."
Merlin simply nodded while bowing his head. Really he did not intend to interfere in the affairs of his boss.
"Huf! Now I better think of a way to get my reputation back to good. Don't you? I think the idea of Aurel's sister is good too. I'll do the idea he gave me."
Merlin smiled seeing his boss back in excitement.
"Merlinda, you can help me, right?"
"Yes, Sir."
Merlin swiftly performed all the tasks given by Giga.
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"WHAT?! Matchmade? Ma! Why does my mom have to do this? I don't want to!" carissa exclaimed as she spoke to Freya, her mother in a cafe.
"Really! Only Karel suits you."
"Ma! Times have changed! Where is there matchmaking in the present day?" Carissa is still insistent that she will not accept her parents' decision.
"Understand, Son. You can't wait for Giga your whole life. After all, the rumors about him were very bad. Do you want our family to be affected? Even more so with your papa's business." Freya tries to persuade Carissa.
"No! Once not still not! I just love Bang Giga. And I'll make it back to me. It makes no difference if Mama also betrothed me to Kak Karel. He is also a member of the Avicenna family!" Carissa breezed away leaving Freya who called her name repeatedly.
Carissa contacted Karel and asked to meet. He will not let the match between himself and Karel succeed.
And as always, Karel will come down lightning-fast to meet Carissa. The two of them chatted in a car that was going quite slowly.
"Why didn't you say anything to me? The matchmaking? Just be right! I will never be betrothed to you!" Carissa vented all her frustration.
"Hey, Brother! You yourself know if I love bang Giga. So it's very clear that I refuse this match, '" Carissa said.
Karel simply smiled meaningfully. "I'll take you home. It's already night."
The car drove to the Ford family residence. It's only been a few days since Carissa came back, but it feels like a lot has happened with her.
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Merlin ran over quickly to head for Giga's room. Today is an important day for Giga, after a day yesterday they both drafted proposals to present in front of investors. Merlin seemed very excited about this.
But it turned out to be inversely proportional to Giga. The man refused to make a presentation.
Merlin continues to convince Giga to face the reality. Until finally, Giga really stands in front of all shareholders and investors.
The proposal from Giga is very good. But Giga's condition was not possible, making the man finally escape shortly after the presentation began.
Everyone was whispering to see Giga's behavior again escaping irresponsibly. Merlin who saw it also became disappointed with Giga's attitude.
Merlin followed Giga and calmed the man down.
"I told you I can't do it! I won't be able to!" giga shouted in front of Merlin.
Merlin scratched his head. He wouldn't want Giga to say that.
"Your proposal is very good. I'm sure they'll agree. You have to strengthen yourself and..."
"Don't dictate to me! I don't like it! I'm gonna do something I like. You never rule me!" Giga left Merlin who was still sculpting.
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After messing up the meeting yesterday, Giga still left for the office as usual. As if the sense of empathy in him had disappeared, he did not care how Merlin felt so disappointed with Giga's departure yesterday.
In the midst of the turmoil, Carissa came back to see Giga. He poured all his heart out because of the unilateral decision of his parents.
"Isn't that good? You better be with Karel. He's the perfect guy." The sentence just slid from Giga's mouth.
"Abang...?" Carissa did not believe the words spoken by Giga.
"Listen, I'll say this only once. So, listen carefully!"
Carissa looked at Giga who was also looking at her.
"Our relationship is over, Rissa. Like whatever you want to fix, there's no way we can get back together. I've forgotten everything, so don't waste your energy trying to steal my attention again." Giga rushed away after saying such a painful thing to Carissa.
The girl was sitting limp in a long chair in the rooftop of the Avicenna building. Her tears did not stop flowing after Giga's rejection just now.
"You're forcing yourself too much!" Again Karel came and further messed up Carissa's feelings.
"Are you happy to see me rejected by Bang Giga?" carissa asked cynically by wiping her tears.
"It! I don't like watching you cry for him!" Karel gave Carissa a handkerchief.
"thank you. But, even if you try to be kind, I still can't accept our arranged marriage. You better just give up!" sternly Carissa once again then left Karel.
Carissa stepped away from the Avicenna building. Arriving at the lobby, he again meets with Giga and his assistant.
"Abang.." call Carissa with a sad facial expression.
Giga paused for a moment and looked at Carissa.
"I know this might seem cruel to you. But what you've done in the past, it's also cruel to me. So don't do anything stupid anymore by chasing me."
"Bang Giga!" Carissa did not accept what Giga said.
"I told you, there's no way for us to get back together, so don't waste your energy."
Giga passed from Carissa's presence by pulling Merlin's hand to get into the car. Carissa was very upset with the attitude of Giga who did not care about her at all.
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Later that night, Merlin thinks about how Giga has made him get a tantrum again from Nathan. Merli recalls that Nathan scolded him for not being the assistant to Giga.
"What else do I have to do, Res?" merlin complained when they were both laying his body on the mattress.
"Are you going to give up?" tanya Resti who feels sorry for the fate of her best friend.
"Huf! I don't know. Sometimes I want to give up. But ... There's no turning back. I was determined to help Mr. Giga recover from his trauma. I can't back off."
Merlin closed his eyes for a moment. Then suddenly he opened his eyes and cried out.
"I've found a way, Res!"
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