MySam
Apprehension

Sam escorts Maya into the girl's room before her feet step into her own room, leaving Maya staring at Sam's back with a loving look.

His head kept looking for a way to keep his heart from soaring with hope, at least before the man had actually divorced Martha and Anita's blessing had sided with him. But Maya can not resist the hope that continues to soar in the chest, will the meeting with Anita later will leave a sense of warmth and acceptance?

"It's come apparently."

Maya turned her head and found Elano right in front of her holding a coffee cup. The girl blinked her eyes, since when El was there, smiling warmly.

"Morning, El," said Maya trying to melt the atmosphere and awkwardness in her chest. He still remembers what happened yesterday afternoon at the office, El's quarrel with Sam because of him.

The man with the sturdy body sighed then smiled regretfully. "I'm sorry." He handed one of the glasses with the WP logo to Maya. "I think I lost control yesterday. I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable."

Maya smiled, this is the El she knew. "No problem El, I was wrong yesterday."

"But I'm serious about what I said a few days ago May, I still love you." El's face was serious.

"You know Sam is married and rumors are circulating about him" El continued, making Maya's smile disappear.

"But Sam will be divorced with his wife and the child in Martha's womb is not the son of Sam," explained Maya, now changed a surprised expression adorning El's face.

"Are you sure about that, May? what if there will be another girl from Sam's past coming back? and again that arrogant man always couldn't control his emotions."

El right, nothing can change in just a few days, Sam's emotions are always explosive and again the status of Sam is currently still the husband of another girl. Should he stay away from Sam first? but Maya knew it was the hardest thing for her. Just now Sam was present back into his life then is he willing to stay away from Sam again?

"Let's El" retorted Maya who tried to smile even though her chest was tight.

"I can take care of myself" continued Maya.

El is worried about the change in Maya's face. "I'm sorry I had to say this, but I really don't want you...."

"I know." Maya cuts off El's words fast. He himself already knew the risks associated with Sam while the man was still married. It's just that Sam's sweet treatment makes him forget the land, Maya knows if Sam really loves her.

"Just calm. Thank you for your concern, but I can take care of myself."

El sighed.

"Maya, you know you can count on me for anything."

"Yes." Yeah." Maya smiles again, but she wants to be alone at this time.

"Do I need to accompany you?" ask El lirih.

"I still have to continue my work, sorry."

"No problem, I'll be back for lunch. Would you like to have lunch with me?" el continued, staring for a moment at Maya. Now change the expression of hope from El, waiting for the answer yes ejected from Maya's lips.

Maya nodded slowly while continuing to try to smile. A small smile was attracted from the corner of El's lips, now the man intends to leave the door of Maya's room.

Staring at El's back away, Maya immediately walked into her room and sat down in an office chair. He leaned his back against the padded back of the chair that could twist it, took a deep breath and soon returned struggling with the work on his computer screen.

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El leaves Maya's room with a chaotic feeling. The girl shooed him away subtly, looking as if the girl with black shoulder blades looked worried. This morning when El saw her walking side by side with Sam, Maya's face radiated happiness. A happy smile was drawn on her lips faintly, amidst the envious gazes of every female employee in her property company. But the happy radiance dimmed as El blew away Maya's delusion, and brought it back to reality.

But really El never meant to be evil, he was only worried about Maya's state. The soft-hearted innocent girl does not deserve to be hurt by an arrogant man with many lovemaking experiences like Sam.

Maya deserves sincere love from a man who is willing to do anything for her.

Is El capable of being that guy? El is still gamang, while in Melbourne there is still Freya.

Freya. ah almost El forgot the girl.

Elano is very difficult not to think about Maya, he has known the girl since she was High School. Always together with Maya, the image of the face is hurt and teary when telling the story of the father who left Maya and her mother since the girl was a child continues to shadow every breath El.

El always wanted to protect Maya, until the presence of Freya who was able to make El forget the direction. Elano is now aware of her remaining feelings, and those feelings are still there for Maya.

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Maya took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He tries to calm himself down and concentrate on his work that requires a high level of concentration.

Arranging and planning property marketing is not as easy as selling fried foods or snacks that are usually available in the food court or in front of elementary schools.

Now Maya's brain feels stuck, Maya sips coffee from a paper glass that was given El this morning, it's cold but Maya still sips the coffee slowly. His brain needs a lot of caffeine intake in order to be forced to work normally. The marketing report should be ready soon, just as secretary Sam called to be in the meeting room in five minutes.

Maya rushes to tidy up her makeup and work clothes, thinning her lips with a peach color lipstick. Samuel's favorite color.

The elevator that Maya rode on clang, indicating that she had reached the floor she was on. Maya steps out as soon as the elevator door opens and finds Sam standing in front of the next elevator.

Maya's chest rumbles back, if yesterday she came straight towards Sam and kissed Samuel's cheek, but now Maya has to think twice before doing the habit.

"Are the reports ready?" samuel asked, smiling briefly at Maya and getting closer to the girl.

"I sent it to El and you by email." Maya answered as normally as possible. But still it feels strange, proven Sam's facial expression that looks frowning in wonder.

"Are you all right, baby?" sam asked, looking fixedly at Maya's face and extending her palm to the girl's forehead, using the word 'me' while talking to her was very rarely done by Maya, Sam thought.

"I'm fine" Maya answered quickly, avoiding a little of the distance. It makes Sam wonder.

"Why does the word 'me' always say May? why nervous? is something wrong?" ask Sam to investigate.

"Ee... sa... uh I'm fine, are we ready for the meeting room now?" maya replied awkwardly.

Sam furrowed his forehead, looking briefly at Maya, what other change is this? this morning the girl was fine, Sam thought.

Following Maya's steps, Sam now clasps Maya's hand tightly, Sam's warm grasp slowly collapsing the wall Maya was trying to build to save her heart. But how can Maya ignore all the attention and sweet attitude Sam towards him.

Maya automatically takes off Sam's hand when he arrives at the meeting room door, but Sam's grip is getting stronger. Maya just followed Samuel's steps. I don't know what the rest of the staff will think of them.

El looked at Maya and Sam, snorting for a while before he started the meeting.

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"All the financial statements and sales I received showed a positive trend. I predict we will reach the profit target, tax issues, no problem and all have been paid in accordance with applicable laws, tax lawyers and auditors we have also ascertained." Maya's description summarizes the contents of her report.

"How are our investment plans in Surabaya and Bali? is there progress?" ask Sam.

"All projects in Surabaya and Bali are going well. The building permit submission is being drafted while waiting for the AMDAL results to be completed." Maya replied again.

"But according to the data I have received, there is a slight obstacle from the financial aspect due to the recently launched policy on tax amnesty in Indonesia" said Sam, he tapped his entire fingers and glanced at Elano.

"But I'm sure it won't have a bad impact on our investment" El responded to Sam's concerns. Neither Sam nor other employees present, now only understand.

"Alright if everything is fixed and smooth, I will check the financial statements and sales. I'm gonna need your help, Maya. If there's anything I don't understand." Said Elano, glancing briefly at the girl.

Maya just nodded slowly, "Okay, sir." Maya replied while nodding politely.

And again Sam was inflamed with the tone of El's words, The jerk was trying to find an opportunity apparently, Samuel's mind.

"Okay, our meeting is over, thank you and please everyone can work back in their respective spaces." Said El closing the meeting today.

All the employees began to leave their seats, Maya tidied up some notebooks and also her laptop, ready to stand up to leave the room.

"Maya, don't forget our lunch appointment" said El suddenly, making the two Sam netra back into the pattern. He turned his gaze towards Maya who now looked a little nervous.

"Yes," Maya nodded slowly, tidied up all her belongings and stepped out of the room first. Sam and El are still standing and staring at each other.

Sam's face now looked stiff, clenching his fists withstanding emotions. "Damned you El." Inner Sam.

to be continue....