
~ Who is jealous? I just want to know who he is? (Zaid) ~
Ave read the incoming messages on his phone. His shoulders slumped. His eyes looked at the computer monitor screen expressionlessly. For almost a month he has not seen his family and friends. Even send financial statements that are mandatory by email, without seeing Papa.
[When are you coming home, Ve?]
The question was sent by Papa, as well as Lily and Ajie, as well as Tiar even Mother and Father Lily. They miss Ave and her good cooking. Ajie's mansion which is now a family gathering place every weekend feels lonely without Ave's presence.
Ave also wanted to go home, but later he had trouble getting away from Zaid. The man behaved strangely and Ave could do nothing but obey Zaid's wishes. Ever since Zaid got into an accident because of her, Ave also didn't want to leave her for too long.
A notification came in, and Ave glanced at his phone screen. There's a message from Lily. He opened and read the message.
[Lily: I miss Elo, Ve. If you can't come, let me go to your hostel!]
"If Lily wants to come, just come to the house!"
Ave almost jumped to hear a voice so close in her ear. He glared at Zaid who was smiling ignorantly at him.
"It's a good thing that Ave no longer holds the hammer, sir!" ave said while snorting in annoyance. At the office, Ave kept using the 'Pak' call for Zaid. He did not want his relationship with Zaid to affect the atmosphere in the office.
Alina next to him smiled. He was too happy to see Zaid's happy face even if it wasn't for him. Seeing her idol happy, Alina also felt happy.
Zaid chuckled, then casually he stood half-legged on Ave's desk. Taking off the button on his wrist, he said, "I know that, honey! Here and there my head was touched by your cutting board."
"She!" shouted Ave hurriedly stood shutting Zaid's mouth.
Too late! Alina heard it. His smile vanished and he squinted at Ave as if he was throwing an arrow at the girl.
Zaid laughed as he glanced at Alina. Without a care he patted Ave's cheek and let go of her hand. "That's what made me realize that women are amazing. Aja cutting board can be used as a weapon, ha ha ha ha!"
"Bapaaac!"
"Already, already. Don't be angry again! If your friend or brother wants to come, invite them. Today I have a meeting till night with a client. You are free to use the house" Zaid said as he passed, moving towards Pak Bambang's study.
This made Ave even more confused by Zaid's attitude. The man did not seem to care about the assumptions of the employees. Although never touched beyond reasonableness, Zaid did not change his way of speaking. At home and in the office, Zaid always uses the same language and style of speech. Though Ave tried to distinguish it so that friends in his office did not act awkward to him.
But who doesn't know they're dating in this office? Everyone knew and Ave felt a variety of responses. Most employees, especially in Management and Creative, take it for granted. But in another department, Ave felt something else. Not everyone likes his relationship with Zaid. He was able to tell the difference after several times having to deal outside those two departments. Ave tried not to care, but he could no longer continue like that.
Now, when Ave tries to keep his distance, Zaid is the opposite. The main director's room seems to be moving because of Zaid. Almost every day Zaid was in the Creative department, sometimes using the meeting room, sometimes hours in the room Pak Bambang. This made the Management staff forced to go back and forth from the 8th floor to the 7th floor.
"Hi, Iyaaang!"
Alina who was still upset at Ave, threw a sharp glare at Akbar who had just entered the Creative department room, who greeted him affectionately. Akbar's hand held a pile of brown maps. "What a lo! Baby, baby.. since when did my name become dear?" he said with frowning lips.
Akbar did not stop teasing. "Yes, change it to love."
"Once again you call me not by my name, I throw it to elo ye!!" alina said as she pointed at the large tape dispenser in front of her.
"Don't really want to?" akbar asked half-holding laughter. His eyes are shining. Ave could only smile looking at her behavior.
Alina melengos's.
"elena ... Alinaaa, "call Akbar gently to seduce.
A second Alina turned her head, surprised to hear the change in Akbar's tone of voice. But the man had already walked into Pak Bambang's study, leaving Alina still staring at him confused. Unaware Alina turned to Ave, before returning to focus on her own work. There was a faint smile on his lips.
Mike, who was on the other side of Ave, leaned towards Ave and whispered, "Gue feels Akbar was diligent here because he and mmm. " the young man gestured a nod towards Alina.
Ave nodded in agreement. Without saying any more, the two exchanged glances of understanding before both looking down and chuckling simultaneously.
They did not see at that time from the glass window of Pak Bambang's workroom behind the two who were not covered in curtains, there was a pair of eyes that just finished laughing instantly turned gloomy.
"Mike and Ave are familiar, sir. But they're just friends. Mike just started dating Rose."
Zaid looked up and looked at Akbar who had just explained. They sat face to face on the sofa of the workspace while discussing some contract letters, while Mr. Bambang, the owner of the room, was busy checking some storyboards at his own desk, did not have time to hear their chat.
Zaid's gloomy face changed, he nodded and as he glanced back, Mike and Ave were already busy with their respective work. He returned to pursue one by one the maps offered by Akbar.
Because Zaid has allowed it, Ave also replied to Lily's message.
[Ave: Today Ave came home rather quickly, Brother to my place this afternoon. Ave Masakin is something special.]
[Lily: Ready, my dear!!]
[Lily: I took Tiar too!]
Ave smiled broadly, imagining meeting her two best friends. Honey, Natasha hasn't returned yet. There are a lot of things he wants to tell them. Ave could probably keep a lot of things a secret from everyone, including Ajie and Papa. But not to his three best friends. This afternoon, Ave wanted to tell me everything.
He had just put down his phone and was intending to continue his work. Suddenly...
"My Dear Avelia Shamsiah!"
In just a few steps, Ave was already near the Eagle and as usual, they embraced!
The eyes of all the staff who were looking almost jumped out. And a second later a sound of objects falling and breaking was heard from the closed work space of Mr. Bambang.
In the room, Mr. Bambang and Akbar were busy holding back Zaid's steps who was about to come out and teach a lesson to the Eagle who dared to hug his lover. The glass that rolled and broke because it was nudged no longer cared for the three. They push and pull each other.
Ave hurriedly let go of the embrace. He forgot the rules of association in Indonesia. She worriedly looked at the noise and waited, but no one came out. The rest of the staff also looked in the same direction. But since no one had emerged from the room, they were relaxed. Secretly sighing in relief.
The eagle looked at Ave. "Where have you been? A month not coming home. Ajie called Natty and Natty asked me here to make sure you were okay" she said, whispering in Ave's ear.
Inside the room, Zaid who was almost able to be pacified, rumbled back towards the door. But Akbar faster, he clings his body to the door to block. While Mr. Bambang holding Zaid's arm. There was a hiss on Zaid's lips. "Satpam it... That guard is so brave!"
"Don't be jealous, Mom! Who knows they are just friends" said Mr. Bambang trying to spread.
Zaid stopped moving, turning to Mr. Bambang. "Who is jealous? I just want to know who he is?"
"With hands clenched so?" The gaze of Mr. Bambang moved on the two clenched hands of Zaid.
While outside Ave's face flushed to hear the Eagle whisper. "Sorry, I've got everyone in trouble."
The eagle smiled and shook his head. "No, Ave. You are like my sister and Natty. Of course we're worried."
Ave nodded and held the Eagle's hand towards the guest sofa. "But... The eagle must have other needs. No way Mas came just wanted to dance Ave with this appearance."
When entering the Creative room, the Eagle's appearance was much different than usual. He wears a maroon long-sleeved shirt with a white collar with black pantofel pants and shiny shoes. The two young men who followed him also wore more or less the same clothes as him. From the way they interacted with the Eagle, Ave was sure the two were Eagle staff.
Inside the room, Zaid kicked Akbar's leg shin and managed to push him away from the door. He managed to open the door after releasing the handle of Mr. Bambang.
Ave was getting acquainted with two Eagle assistants, Khalif and Muis, when the door of Pak Bambang's study room opened. The noisy sounds that were heard made everyone's gazes turn in the same direction.
The first to appear was Zaid. His shirt was a little messy, there was a child of hair falling on his forehead and his face was flushed red. Behind him, Akbar limped with a slightly chaotic appearance as well. The last one to appear was Mr. Bambang. He looked fine, but there was a bit of sweat on his forehead. They seem to be fighting with each other.
"Hey, who is this? Isn't this... " Zaid approached Ave, no matter the worry that loomed on Ave's face as the girl stood up. With a meaningful smile, Zaid embraced Ave's shoulder. "... Isn't this my former chef?" the question slightly satirized the Eagle.
The eagle could not hide his unpleasant smile, while his two assistants looked puzzled. Only Ave was busy chanting prayers in the heart.
"Good day, Mr. Zaid! How are you?" greet the Eagle while standing up and thrusting a hand.
"Good day, Mr Eagle? Is that your real name?" reply Zaid in a cynical tone, without letting go of the embrace and using his other hand to greet the Eagle's hand thrust.
Eagle chuckles. "That's my real name, sir. If it wasn't for my sister's request, I wouldn't have faked anything."
Hearing the word 'sister' emphasized by the Eagle, everyone who was tense saw Zaid's hostile attitude from the start started to feel relieved.
"Sister? Avelia your sister?"
Ave looked up, trying to understand Zaid's intentions. But for some reason, he felt his hair bristling.
But the Eagle already knew Zaid and he had heard from Natasha himself about this man. Without any panic or worry, the Eagle nodded again. "Yes, not the real sister. But for me, for now he is a little brother. Isn't that right, My Dear Avelia?"
Zaid turned slightly to look at the girl next to him. Ave simply replied with a light nod while smiling. Not wanting to linger with the man who made his heart hot, Zaid began to ask.
"Are you coming here just to see Ave or... "
The eagle shook his head quickly cut off Zaid's sentence. "Actually I want to meet you. Natasha gave me a recommendation. I'd like to discuss business issues with you. It just so happens that I know Avelia works here."
One of Zaid's eyebrows shot up. So this guy is not just anyone. The profession of security guard that he used to wear is just a cover. A typical rich kid that Zaid doesn't like.
Sensing Zaid's suspicions, the Eagle again continued, "But I also need to explain a few things about our previous meeting, so if you don't mind, can we talk in private?"
"Please. We can talk in my room."
Just a few steps, something flashed across the Eagle's head. He wanted to make sure of one thing.
"Wait, Sir! I forgot something."
Without waiting for an answer, the Eagle returned to Ave who was still standing in his place and once again he hugged the girl while whispering, "Your boyfriend is incredibly jealous, Avelia. Feel the vengeance of this Masmu after all these years you've been cuekin and enjoy your quarrels!"
Ave tried to put on her best smile. "Don't forget, Eagle! Your heart's lover is more jealous than anyone else. Remember well, it's not Ave's name if you don't reply!" his hissing won't lose.
The eagle laughed and let go of his embrace while slamming Ave's forehead softly, and returned towards Zaid, the man who was now looking as if he was about to kill the Eagle.
Eagle does not care, the mission to repatriate Natasha immediately managed to do very well. Zaid, the Boss who Natasha thought had no such feeling, was now filled with a burning jealous flame and was about to eat it.
It's okay, for the sake of her heart lover. For the desire that he was no longer able to hide.
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