Playing With Fire
The Part 44

Alex stopped the car in front of a tall building. The man was carrying a suitcase that he used to carry to work, and it was likely that there was a very important document inside.

Walk towards the reception desk which greeted him with a polite greeting. After Alex said that he had an appointment with the leader, the receptionist took Alex to a room that read "Director".

Knocked on the door of the room once and there was not long a sound from inside that allowed him to enter.

"Mr Andrew" said Alex shortly after opening the door and entering the room.

"Oh Alex, you're coming. Please sit down" said Mr. Andrew who is none other than the father of Bianca.

Both of these people already have a promise to do cooperation between companies. Mr. Andrew is the owner of a classy hotel in New York City, who requests that Alex cooperate with his company.

Because the middle-aged man really wants if his daughter, Bianca, can marry Alex who incidentally is a successful young entrepreneur in all fields.

But the main target of Mr. Andrew is Alex's business in the field of tourism.

"How's Bianca at your house Alex. Did he trouble you?" Ask Mr. Andrew for a pleasantry

"You want me to answer honestly or pretend?" Alex replied with a crisp laugh from Mr. Andrew.

"You're just Alex. Well let's not talk about that later, let's talk business now. I heard you're making a new resort in Spain? Is that true?" Ask Mr. Andrew to get serious.

"true."

"Where's that?"

"Island of Saint Lucia"

"Ah there. Look Alex, you know opening a new resort has to take a lot of things into account. And you can't trust anyone who wants to work with your company. Nothing in the business world is eternal. Your friend can be your enemy and your enemy can be your friend. We've known each other for a long time, even when your father was alive I've known you. So can you let me plant a stake there? The resort certainly needs a hotel to stay. Didn't we?"

Said Mr. Andrew at length trying to seduce Alex.

"What is the benefit to me, Mr Andrew? Don't you already have a lot of hotels scattered around the world. Why do you want that place so badly?"

Alex is not a fool. It is clear that there are different intentions that Andrew will do to him. And the thing Alex suspects the most is that no one else knows if he just bought an island. But Andrew looks like he made big mistakes by saying it blatantly.

"It's not. It's just that I want to use my assets to the maximum, maybe I can keep them with you. I'm sure you can manage it well"

Damn. The answer was exactly what Alex had expected. If Andrew's doing anything illegal.

The two men discussed a fairly secret agreement. But Alex still does not want to put his signature just like that on the person who is now in front of him. Because Alex suddenly crossed his mind to make a plan.

"Mr Andrew, before I sign this letter. I'll tell you something important" Alex said

"What's that?"

"A few days ago my condition was bad and I couldn't control myself. Until I finally fucked Bianca unconsciously"

Mr. Andrew was surprised to hear her, but it was not an angry reaction that he displayed but rather a smile on his face.

"really?"

"Well, I'm sorry about that."

There was a sigh from Mr. Andrew, the middle-aged man fell silent and thought of something.

"You know what Alex has to do" said Mr Andrew.

"certain. But the responsibility does not have to marry, after all Bianca is not necessarily pregnant. But if you sue me, then I'll accept it" Alex said in a head-on reply by Mr. Andrew.

"No no no no. I'm not gonna sue you, but you're gonna have to marry my daughter anyway. At least you are responsible for her dignity as a woman. And I wouldn't even be willing if the man who took my son's chastity just left." Tukas Mr. Andrew who disapproves of Alex's opinion.

"What if I refuse to marry her?"

"No Alex, that's not the attitude of a man. Tell you what, I'll give half of my shares to you. As long as you take responsibility and marry Bianca. I believe you two will definitely manage it successfully"

"If half of your shares are given all to me, that's a sign you've got nothing. Considering the other half belongs to the investor, are you willing to do it?" Ask Alex

"Anything I would do for my daughter Alex's happiness"

Alex looked at Mr. Andrew in silence. He immediately took the pen in his pocket and thoughtlessly signed the cooperation earlier.

"We're officially working together. And I'm willing to marry Bianca, so I hope Mr. Andrew makes an agreement about the shares right away. And send it to me as soon as possible." Alex's words make Mr. Andrew smile happy for him.

"Of course Alex. You take it easy, and take good care of my daughter in your house"

Alex stood up from his seat followed by Mr. Andrew. Both of them shook hands to signify they had agreed to make a decision.

****

2 Days later....

Elica has just cut off her phone call from Aunt Dorothy. He got word that his father's condition had improved after two days ago performing heart transplant surgery.

Although until now her father has not been conscious, but Elica is quite relieved to hear if the father is in a stable condition.

Either he should be happy or sad at the moment, yet he was still grateful if his father was given god a chance to live. Although Elica feels a little unsettled, because yesterday she just signed a letter of agreement from Alex that she has agreed if her child custody falls on Alex after her baby is born.

But Elica also feels she has to thank Alex for helping her save her father.

Elica decided to leave her room and went to the kitchen. She heats up a glass of warm milk, not for her but rather she intends to make her right for Alex. At least he should thank Alex though in a simple way.

Elica walks towards Alex's study with a glass of warm milk in her hand. Because he was sure that the man must have been there, and seen from a distance if the door of the room opened a little.

***

On the other hand, in Alex's workspace there's already Bianca. The woman enters suddenly sitting at a table facing Alex who is focused on her laptop.

"What are you doing here?" Alex asked flatly to Bianca.

"none. Just wanted to accompany my future husband to work" Bianca said gently. Not staying silent because Alex is still ignoring him, Bianca also groped Alex's hand.

"Stop. You're bothering me" Alex snapped off the activity because he was unhappy. Not afraid, Bianca just approached Alex and sat on the lap of the man.

"Don't be too cold on me Alex. Remember, we're getting married soon. And living together, I honestly want to complain with you." Bianca said that was not in Alex's response at all.

Bianca stroked Alex's jaw gently. She did tease Alex tonight.

"It's about Elica. I'm not comfortable if when we get married she stays here, I want her to leave. Even I would be a surrogate mother of Elica's child, if even that child would be with you, I would accept it. How's Alex?" Bianca said spoiledly in front of Alex, and put her hands around Alex's neck

Prorough...

There was the sound of broken glass from outside the room. Alex and Bianca are shocked by the sound, but Alex realizes that his conversation with Bianca has been heard by someone. And quickly his mind was immediately fixed on Elica.

"Keep away from me"

Alex also stood up and suddenly made Bianca fall hard because she was on Alex's lap.

"Alex" cried Bianca did not accept because Alex left her just like that.

While Elica who had just heard all the conversations between Alex and Bianca was very hurt. Especially knowing if Bianca wants to be a surrogate mother for her child.

Elica went into her room again and did not forget to lock the door from the inside.

"No. My son is mine. As long as she's mine, I won't let anyone snatch her" Elica roared in tears.

He picked up his big suitcase and opened the wardrobe. Elica put all her clothes and her child in the suitcase.

Her decision is already unanimous, she'll be out of this house tonight as well. He couldn't imagine what Bianca said just happened.

And the problem of his debt to Alex, he's gonna try to replace her. And then cancel the deal.

"Elica open the door. Elica opened the door now" a screaming sound came from Alex outside the room. But Elica tried to ignore him and put her things back in the suitcase. With her unrelenting tears coming out, Elica was unable to think clearly.

"Damn. Open the door now Elica" Alex still hugs the door hard. But not long ago Alex has managed to get into the room using a spare key.

Alex sees Elica packing her things in a suitcase. Alex quickly grabbed the suitcase and put it away in the corner of the room. He blocks Elica from trying to take the suitcase.

"You think what you're doing" said Alex, holding back his anger.

"Surge. Give me back my suitcase" replied Elica quietly, but still couldn't reach her because Alex was blocking her.

"My jawab.  You think what you're doing.. HAH" said Alex raising his voice on Elica's face.

"I want to get out of here. So let me go. Give me my suitcase back, right"

Alex manages her breathing to try not to vent any more emotions on Elica who is now crying.

"Elica listen, I know what makes you this way. But trust me, what you just heard isn't all true. You just misunderstood"

"Misunderstanding you say. You think I don't have Alex's ears? I don't know what happened between you and that woman. If you want to marry her, I don't care about Alex. But why did you let her take my son. You said you'd raise her yourself, but why would you renege on that deal"

"**** Elica. Who wants to take your child. Bianca didn't say so you misunderstood" Alex said

"Listen Alex, I'm the one with this child. I felt nausea the first time I was pregnant, I felt pain when she contracted. And I wouldn't be willing if there was another woman who wanted to be the mother of my child. I beg you about the agreement to be canceled. You don't have to worry about your money. When I give birth later I will definitely pay my debt. That's certain. So let me go with my son" said Elica Long Wide, wiping her stomach.

Hearing Elica's words, Alex just laughed cynically.

"You think you're gonna raise that kid with what Elica did. Even the job you don't have. He lives with you, not guaranteeing that your life and that of your former mother will repeat itself to the child"

"I'll try. Although she did not live in luxury, but at least she would gain the affection of her own mother. Because I won't let my son grow up like you, a child who lacks the affection of his parents. I'll pay your debt even if I have to repay it for the rest of my life Alex"

"You can't" Alex recalls

"could. I'll work anything. To be a cleaner, to be a servant, even if necessary I will sell myself. Like I did to you"

Plaques

It was unexpected that Alex actually slapped Elica very hard because of her words. Until fresh blood seemed to flow from the corner of his lips. Alex looked at Elica with anger and a sharp look

"Jaga Talk to you Elica. You don't deserve to say that, because you're not that kind of woman" Alex said.

Elica wiped the corner of her bloody lips with her hand, and her cry bore witness to her heartache. He also regretted saying that inappropriate thing, surely his prospective child would be sad if he heard it.

"I won't apologize for slapping you. You deserve her. I hope it won't happen again like this and you'll have to introspect about what you said just now. I'll lock you in from the outside, and not let you get out of here" Alex said, leaving Elica still crying.

TB