So In Love
EP. 73. Wh why?

Ohh, yes. FYI nih, who wants to know Shanna's lollipop hair, the visual is in episode 6. Who knows, there are still those who have not seen and are confused about Shanna's colorful hair. 😉

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Shien closed his eyes with a deep sigh in search of patience there.

Her mood fell sharply after a while ago Fina took her to Aunt Hilda's room, then showed her the news of someone's book launch event held last night. And the focus is that the book is exactly the same as Shien's new book that will be published soon.

In addition to the cover and the author's name, the contents inside are exactly the same.

Some people may have the same idea of creating a work, but in the way it is pouring it is very unlikely to be as duplicate, as is the case with Shien's new work now.

Shien threw the picture literature book similar to hers onto the table violently. They want to be angry and cry at once.

“No way I could plagiarize people's work, Auntie.” Shien rubbed his face in frustration.

Shien tried to dampen his emotions by leaning his back against the back of the sofa. Many times he breathed heavily. His head felt heavy, staring up at the ceiling. Sometimes he rubs his forehead.

“Iya. Aunt knows and Aunt believes.” Aunty Hilda really meant it. He was the one who knew Shien's abilities the most. So, on what basis does Aunt Hilda not trust her beloved niece?

Shien clucked. Slightly regretting the carelessness in storing his tablet until it was lost somewhere. And even more careless, Shien did not put a security password on the thing. Now, his work was stolen by irresponsible people. His new book that he made with all his heart and enough to drain his energy is now impossible to be published again.

After his emotions subsided enough, Shien got up with a slight jolt and sat up straight. He realized something. The tablet isn't missing, but it's clear someone took it for a specific purpose. One of them is maybe someone wants to steal his work, or worse steal information or important data of the company.

“It was planned, Shien. Your missing tablet. And you're sloppy.” Aunty Hilda said, slightly reprimanding Shien, but her attitude still looked very calm.

“I think so.” Shien murmured in favor of Aunt Hilda's guess.

“Now what will you do? Suing the writer? It's obvious he stole your work.” Ask Aunt Hilda, furious with the Author who had dared to steal a new work belonging to her nephew.

“Based on the background that Fina got, she is a fairly controversial author of children's literary works. There were not many achievements he had during his nearly five years as a Writer. Some of his works there are public protests to be withdrawn because the contents are not in accordance with the reading books that should be read by children.” Obviously Aunt Hilda handed over her tablet containing the information of the Author who had stolen Shien's work.

Shien received the tablet and read back the information that was there carefully. Including observing a photo of the Author named Lala who seems to be the same age as Shien.

“Did you ever offend him, Shi?” Ask Fina carefully.

Shien shook his head with one hand massaging his painful forehead. “Year have never.”

“Then let's sue him. Unscrupulous writers need to be taught a lesson. In addition to the prison sentence, he must also get social sanctions so that he can not write and write his work again. ” Fina said with overflowing emotions, one of her hands punched the arm of the sofa furiously.

Aunt Hilda agreed to Fina's words. He says he can help Shien destroy Lala's reputation.

“It's not that easy. . . .” Sahut Shien, made Aunt Hilda and Fina frown in wonder. Shien then explained that he did not have strong enough evidence if he wanted to sue Lala, especially Lala had published his book first. There is a possibility that Lala can reverse the facts by assuming that Shien himself is the one who plagiarized the work.

“And since I never offended Lala, I thought there was someone behind Lala who supported her.” Shien sounded doubtful. Obviously, an ant alone would not bite if it were not disturbed. Humans should be more civilized, right?

“You suspect someone?” Ask Aunt Hilda full of questions.

Shien nodded doubtfully. “But I have to make sure first.” Said later. And Shien harbored full hope if his suspicions were wrong.

“But, now what should we do? Just shut up?” Fina was still with emotions enveloping her heart.

Shien was someone Fina had already protected like a sister herself. Clearly he was furious to find this kind of cheap thing befalling Shien. Fina was the one who had accompanied Shien's journey ever since the girl started her career to get to this point. Fina wouldn't let anyone try to destroy Shien just like that.

“For now, although it may be too late. But we need a corporate network technician to hack my lost tablet and destroy all the company's important data in it.” Although in his heart Shien was still very angry and eager to cry, but he still had to control his current emotions and think clearly to overcome all the possibilities that might happen.

“Thankful-gratitude if the person has no intention of leaking or stealing company data. But at least we have to anticipate it.” Shien.

Aunt Hilda nodded in understanding.

One that Aunt Hilda suaki from Shien, the girl had good problem solving abilities. His carriage was very calm amidst the emotions that were engulfing his heart and mind. It's exactly like her.

“The second, contact all the teams involved in my book project and announce the cancellation of the project.” Shien let out a heavy sigh again. I don't want him to give up his new book.

“Tap-”

“I can make a new one. Not something that is difficult for me.” Sela Shien was quick, cutting out Fina's remarks which seemed very regretful if Shien's new book project was cancelled just like that. In fact, the book has been predicted to get the American Indian Youth Literature award this year.

“Okay.” Sahut Fina resigned and not willing of course.

“It's like, it's aja.” Shien ended his conversation, he then picked up the bag lying at the end of the sofa and got ready to leave.

“Fina, I count on you.” Said Aunt Hilda, there is no need to explain anymore that she asked Fina to do what Shien said earlier.

“I will do well.” Fina was confident, and reliable as ever.

“One more.” Aunty Hilda's voice stopped Fina's movements that were about to pick up Lala's book that Shien had just thrown on the table. He looked at Aunt Hilda questioningly.

“Do not until there are bad rumors about Shien in the company.” Aunt Hilda's words were full of emphasis.

“Good, Bu.” Fina nodded steadily.

After nothing more to discuss, Shien got up from the seat, then rushed out of the room of Aunt Hilda without taking a word.

That obviously made Aunt Hilda and Fina look at him worried, but they tried to understand Shien's feelings and chose to let him go first, as comforting Shien was not the right time now.

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A cup of hot chocolate and a tablet with a work yard inside, accompanied by the sound of rustling rain accompanied the morning that marched towards that afternoon, increasingly add to the cold atmosphere in the room due to the soft air flowing from the cooler.

Shien sat on one of the corner benches looking out through the large glass window that was dewy from the rain. A Liblary Cafe owned by his friend who just opened one week ago, became the location of his choice to get away from the office atmosphere that is less conducive.

Shien's desire to publish a new book before he goes on hiatus from his job for an indefinite period of time keeps his spirits from declining. That was what kept Shien calm despite the feeling of anger still lingering in his heart. A cup of hot chocolate Shien relies on to be a mood booster, accompanying him in fulfilling all the wish lists he's already listed.

Shien tapped on the small spoon on his slightly paled lips, the teracota color lipstick that had originally decorated him seemed to fade mired in the hot chocolate drink. He crossed his legs gracefully, while his eyes observed the rapidly falling raindrops, drenching every object that was out there.

The work page that was originally empty on the tablet now has a neatly lined writing, containing plans or outlines that will become the forerunner of his new book. Shien really had to start all over again.

In the next second, Shien placed his little spoon on top of his hot chocolate cup coaster. With a bored look, Shien scrolled the 10.2-inch screen up and down. So it kept repeating itself for a while, before then the movement of his index finger stopped. He paid attention to the outline details for his latest book. But despite this, Shien has not been able to develop or think about what the plan will be like in the future at this time. His brain is too chaotic. It felt like Shien's head was about to break because it was filled with various things that had not been resolved.

Shien then turned off his tablet screen irritated, then threw his back onto the back of the chair with a slightly rough movement. Shien grabbed his hot chocolate cup, and he realized that the thick brown liquid inside the cup was running out.

Shien massaged his slightly stiff nape. Then she went and ordered another cup of hot chocolate to accompany her for the next few hours. Shien needed some time to calm his mind.

Exhaled a deep breath after he landed his butt in the stool bar. Shien wished there was a Sky here now. Unfortunately, the man was still unable to contact until now. And according to calculations, Sky should have returned from Yogyakarta because at that time Sky said only up to four days there.

“It looks really stressful, Ma'am?” Comments of a Barista behind the booking table which also doubles as a place to mix various types of drinks ranging from coffee, hot chocolate, to ice blended provided by the Cafe which is designed very cozy and instagramable it, making young people embrace it.

Shien smiled wryly. Not eager to respond. He silently watched the barista who was taking the chocolate powder from his place.

“Just enjoy.” The suggestion of someone who suddenly came and patted Shien on the shoulder. Not the Barista, but a handsome Asian-faced man who owns the cafe, Jackson.

Jackson smiled sweetly at Shien, his semi-wet hair exposed to rainwater making him look more masculine. He then walks behind the bar table, instructing the Barista to shift and take over his job of making drinks for Shien.

The smell of chocolate after mixing with hot water, as it walked spread down Shien's nose was carried by the steaming smoke it caused. It wasn't until five minutes, the hot chocolate that Shien ordered was finished.

“Special for the beautiful. I hope this will make you feel better.” Jackson thrusts the hot chocolate towards Shien.

“Thanks.” Shien said flatly, then returned to his desk. He then sipped the chocolate drink, having previously sniffed and enjoyed the scent of the liquid.

That's right Jackson said. His chocolate was different from the one he had previously drunk. This time the taste is much smoother and the aroma is more fragrant because in it there is a cinnamon marinade. Soothing while inhaling it, it also intrigued Shien to drink it. This hot chocolate is very suitable to drink when it rains like this.

“What’s wrong?” Jackson approached Shien not long after the girl had returned to her original place.

Shien snorted lazily. “Just hang out at the Cafe and drink chocolate, should there be a problem?” Ketus.

While Jackson was relaxed while sipping his coffee, he was used to the cold attitude Shien had known since the girl was seventeen.

“Do not harbor problems yourself.” Tegur Jackson, as if very aware of the personality of this one Shien.

“Hmm.” Sahut Shien without interest while stirring his hot chocolate with cinnamon sticks that become topping the drink.

“Then it is, let's share.” Jackson is hopeful.

“I don't want to share anything with you.” Shien replies as he grabs his phone lying on the table, checking to see if there was an incoming message or call from someone Shien made a place to share after he knew him, Sky. But, nil. No notification came in on his phone.

Jackson hissed, then clenched his chin, looking at the cold-hearted beautiful creature before him. “Si tomboy lie, right?” Her question, made Shien frown, not understanding the intent of the man's question.

“You have a lover.” Obviously Jackson later, his tone sounded unacceptable, and also did not want to believe it.

“That’s right. Why?” Shien replied honestly and very casually, making Jackson instantly frown instantly. A moment later, he kicked the table to make Shien jump in shock even though the buzz was not too loud.

“Why? Little girl, I chased you for eight years. Is it not too bad you choose someone new?” Jackson grumbled, not accepting he was defeated by the new man just like that and easily.

Shien paused for a moment to take a breath, before then he replied. “Sorry, but your old om-om is not my type at all.

Jackson was flabbergasted at Shien's reply. The girl still did not take him seriously, just like in previous years when he asked Shien to marry him.

“Elsa, four years older where can you say om-om?” But, Jackson preferred to be called an om-om.

“Your face is like om-om, kok.”

And Shien had actually already dropped his confidence level to the lowest level. Jackson knew Shien was just joking, but still he did not accept. His age who soon stepped on the head of three, made Jackson become a little sensitive if there was someone who said it to old.

“Elsa I have everything.” Jackson returned to the initial discussion which was quite irritating. “I'm well-established, rich, handsome, body goals, educated, definitely responsible.” He raised his fingers one by one. “So what are his advantages to the extent that you open your heart to him?” Jackson still couldn't take it. But, his witty personality made Shien always take him not seriously. As of right now, Shien still thought that Jackson was joking with him.

“He has something you don't have.” Shien said as he held back a laugh for the sentence he was about to throw next.

“What is that?” Ask Jackson in curiosity.

“She is younger than you.” Shien replied full of teasing despite being spoken in a cold tone. The girl then sipped her hot chocolate which started to cool down. The corner of his lips lifted slightly behind the cup.

“ELSA.” Shouted Jackson annoyed. Shien simply laughed inwardly.

Put the cup back. Shien intended to tease Jackson with another trashed sentence. But, just as he made a fuss to open his mouth, his phone suddenly rang a sign of an incoming chat message.

The name of the Sky appeared on the screen.

Slightly surprised, but it could not be denied if his heart jumped in excitement. But he kept himself in control so that Jackson would not see his enthusiasm as Shien read the message from Heaven.

“I'm in your apartment now. Where are you? I went to the office, but you don't exist.”

And it didn't take long for Shien to reply to the message. Shien said that he would return home soon to meet the Sky there.

Shien then hurriedly tidied up all his belongings, then bid farewell to Jackson to go home. The man then offered him a ride because Shien did not bring a car, did not have the heart to also let Shien wait for a taxi in the rain like this.

Shien thought for a while, considering Jackson's offer, and a moment later he accepted his offer on condition that it didn't trouble Jackson.

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Shien took a big step as soon as he got out of the elevator which took him all the way to the floor where his apartment unit was, although he had to walk limping due to the pain in his leg. He could not wait to meet the Sky that had been missed four days.

The man was already inside Shien's apartment by now. They exchange passcodes so that the two have access to each other's apartments.

The sky was standing on its back in front of the bookshelf with both hands inserted into the pocket of the jeans he was wearing.

Shien hugged Sky from behind, wrapping both his hands along the belly of the man.

However, without Shien ever expecting it, Sky released Shien's hand from his stomach. “Surge you!” The sky turned around, then pushed Shien's body violently, thus making the girl fall down and her back hit the bookshelf hard enough. His sore leg was getting more and more painful due to the pressure caused, maybe the wound was bleeding again.

“Ceiling, you why?” Shien asked puzzledly, also surprised by the sudden attitude of Heaven treating him this rough. His heart throbbed pain, followed by his tears that began to pool.

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To be continued. . . . .