Secret Denis
The Forty Four

Alex clasped Arga Dinata's hand with tears constantly melting in his cheek. Lost has been his authority that has been embedded in him so far. His heart was fragile seeing the unending suffering felt by his father.

"sorry. You better wait outside. We'll give the patient action." The doctor who handled Arga Dinata expelled him subtly. With a heavy heart Alex let go of the grip on his papa's hand.

Viola pulled Alex's hand out of the room. He took her to a long chair in front of the room where Arga Dinata was receiving treatment.

Alex raised his face with his eyes closed. To hold back tears to stop flowing. But his efforts were in vain. The tears still melted down her cheeks.

Viola rubbed Alex's hand while looking at the man.

"Prophey, Lex. I'm sure Arga's gonna get through this." Viola's soft voice near Alex's ear. He grabbed the man's shoulder and held him in his arms. Alex just silently accepted Viola's treatment of her. He needs something like that right now. His heart felt a little calm being in someone's arms.

"Thank you, Vio. You are always there when I need you. Thank you also because you have always been patient with my attitude all this time." Alex wiped the tears that were still sliding on his cheeks.

"I will always accompany you when you are happy and sad. You never doubt me." Viola's laying his head on Alex's boat. Closing his eyes enjoyed one very wonderful taste. For the first time Alex did not reject what he was doing. Alex took a touch from him. Although it may be due to the state of his father who is critical until Alex let whatever Viola do at this time. The man seemed to have no more energy to reject Viola.

"Thank you Vio." Alex touched Viola's hand that encircled his body. Swiping that hand as if confirming that he had no problem at all with Viola's current embrace.

At that moment it was seen someone had just exited the elevator door that was not so far from where they were. Accidentally their eyes clashed and made Alex somewhat jerked. He seemed to have just come to terms with what had just happened between himself and Viola. Soon she wiped away the remaining tears on her face.

He intended to let go of Viola's embrace on his body. But the girl even tightened her arms when she saw who had come. I don't know what feelings are currently encircling his heart. Like someone who cheated or something, I don't know. Alex feels something that makes him uncomfortable dealing with Denis.

Denis walked over with a bit of hesitation. He had not expected to witness a scene he did not expect to see. There was a bit of pain in his heart when he saw the closeness of Alex and Viola.

"Dennis." Alex loosens Viola's hand. I don't know why he felt a little awkward in front of Denis. His heart was beating faster than usual. Even when Viola hugged her earlier, her heart was mediocre.

"Where is Mr Arga?" Ask Denis as often as possible.

"He's being treated by a doctor." Alex got up from his seat, adjusting his breathing before answering Denis' question. He slightly distanced himself from Viola and approached Denis.

"Where? Did they get caught?" Ask Denis in a soft voice.

Denis shakes.

"Sorrys. I can't chase them. But your men have been scattered to keep looking for them."

Viola who was still where he was sitting looked at the two people who were talking in a soft voice. He doesn't know what they're talking about. His heart is very troubled by the arrival of Denis while he is enjoying his closeness with Alex.

Not long after that the doctor came out of the room where Arga Dinata received treatment. Alex approached the doctor.

"How's my papa doing, Doctor?"

"Sir Alex? Come with me.."

The doctor continued his steps followed by Alex behind him. The sound of their footsteps echoed down the deserted hospital corridor towards the doctor's office.

Viola immediately got up and approached Denis.

"Why did you come here?" Cynical ask. His eyes looked at Denis.

"Of course to see Alex. My business is just the same as her." Denis puts on his face.

"I told you once to make it as far as Alex, didn't I?"

"Why should I recite your words?"

"You.." Viola blew his breath with a huff. "I don't like you getting too close to Alex. You need to stay away from her."

Denis smiled cynically. He did not say Viola. He took his cell phone out of his jacket pocket. He sat down and checked some of the messages on his phone.

"You heard what I said, didn't you?" Viola emphasized his voice. I don't think he can bear to see Denis ignoring his words. Denis just shook his head slowly, feeling free to serve the girl who was angry with him for no apparent reason.

Luckily Alex arrived shortly afterwards. His face still looks gloomy. Viola immediately approached the man.

"For the time being, I was just told to wait. The doctor said his expectations were very slim, but I won't stop hoping. I'm sure papa's gonna be okay."

Alex's words were secured by Viola and Denis.

"Now I want to see Papa." Without waiting for a reply from Viola, Alex entered the room where Arga Dinata was being treated. Viola followed behind the man's body.

Denis did not move from his seat, only paying attention through the corner of his eye.

The drying of the phone in his hand made him immediately distract.

"Hallo's? Whahuh? Keep an eye on him. Don't let it loose again."

Denis got out of his seat after the phone call ended. He stared at the door of the treatment room Arga Dinata in which there was Alex and Viola for a moment. Then he left the place and got into the elevator while calling Alex's men to go up and stand guard in front of the room.

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On the side of the bed Alex was silent staring at his increasingly alarming papa. His slow and weak breath made Alex's chest feel tight.

"You better rest. Let me take care of Arga." Viola touched the man's shoulder slowly.

"I want to stay near my dad. I want when he opens his eyes, I'm the first person he sees. I want him to know that I never left him. I never betrayed him. You know Vio, I'm the only one my papa has." The voice of Alex with eyes that can not be separated from the peaceful face of Arga Dinata.

"I never left you either. You have to remember that. You have me too."

"Yes. I'm not gonna forget that. I'm grateful to you."

Momentary silence. Only the sound of medical equipment connected to the body of Arga Dinata sounded so loud in that quiet room.

"My mom and dad called." Viola broke the silence between them. "They sympathized with everything that happened. They'll set a time to come see Arga."

"Thank you in advance. But if they're busy, it's okay not to come."

"They want to meet you too. They're so happy that you're alive and well."

"Well..Not good enough for now." Alex sighs.

"I know.."

"You should go home and rest at home. You must be so tired from keeping my papa."

"I don't feel tired, I'm happy to do it. I want to help you."

"Don't be stubborn, Vio. I'm also worried about your health."

Viola stunned. Her clear eyes radiated happiness hearing Alex's simple words. Just words that mean nothing to Alex but are full of meaning to Viola. A smile spread across his face.

"alright. I'm going home. Tomorrow I'll come again to look after Arga."

"As far as you are." Alex did not turn his face away from his papa.

"I'll get people to deliver food for you." Viola got up from his seat. Take his bag and wrap it around his shoulder.

"Don't worry about it. I can buy it if I'm hungry."

"alright. Then I'll go home first."

It was hard to leave the man alone in grief. If possible, Viola wants to be close to Alex at all times. Yet he did not want to make the man return to his original attitude. Let him now obey what the man wants. At least, he felt that there had been progress in Alex's attitude towards him.

Viola left the room with a smile that kept on flailing her.

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