Sun Princess & Snow Prince
Episode 69 - A High Risk Plan

~ Love is not just to be protected, but fought despite the risk of ~

In Zaid's study, Natasha is bowed with a face filled with tears.

"I'm sorry, Id! I'm really sorry" he said repeatedly.

What he did not expect, his good intentions to help Avelia will end up destroying his own best friend.

"When I decided to give my share to Ajie, it was because I thought Ajie had forgiven you and he was just embarrassed to start making up. I thought he was using my name to help you. I sold it a long time ago. I didn't know that he'd use it to force you this way, Id." Natasha's tears kept falling. He really feels guilty.

Zaid smiled calmly.

"If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't know Ave. If not for the Eagle, you would not have sold your shares to him" he murmured again. Shaking his head.

"Nothing's wrong, Nat. You're not wrong. Eagles are also involved" said Zaid trying to calm Natasha.

The beautiful girl raised her face. "Don't say his name! I don't want to know about that guy anymore! He stabbed us in the back."

"I'm glad you're honest. At least, your intentions are good even if a little wrong. I never blame anyone" Zaid said sincerely.

Zaid looked at his best friend who wiped his tears. He knew how different Natasha was after meeting the Eagle, the love in the girl's eyes could not be hidden. However, Natasha still defended herself.

After everything that happened, Zaid increasingly valued this friendship. That's why Zaid's smile never went away. Now all he wants is Natasha's happiness. All the trouble between her and Ajie, has also weighed on her best friend.

"Elang is a good man, Nat. He loved you for a long time. Ave told me he's been telling you since he was in Sydney. If he does all that, I'm sure because he really wants to be with you. It's only natural that he fought for you."

Natasha growling. "It's just a fan feeling! He's the one who hallucinated saying it was love."

There was only the sound of air-conditioning and the sobbing of Natasha inside Zaid's den. Zaid realized, at this time Natasha was filled with emotions so that she could no longer accept any advice.

"Then what's your next plan, Id? You want to go that way? What if I talk to Ajie first? Or... or do we ask Lily for help? Lily must be willing to help Ave and you, she can definitely persuade Ajie," Natasha said hurriedly.

Although it was the most likely offer, but Zaid had never thought of involving anyone at this time.

Lily is Ajie's wife, involving him means making herself a bully of harmonious husband and wife relationship that Ajie will hate him even more. And Avelia as well. Zaid was worried that Avelia's stubborn emotions would be hard to temper if she knew everything.

Zaid. Holding his bitter smile."No, Nat! It's the men's business, let us settle it."

"But how's Ave? I don't care how she feels if she knows all this." Natasha's crying broke back.

Ave was very good to him. For Natasha, Ave is like her sister and a very valuable friend.

The smile on Zaid's face vanished. "Don't tell her anything, Nat! Let Ajie go."

Natasha doesn't understand. He looked at Zaid in wonder. "If Ajie is bad-mouthing you in front of his sister, and Ave hates you, how is it?"

A bitter smile appeared on Zaid's face. "That means he doesn't love me enough, Nat. Let alone. Maybe that's our destiny. I have been chasing him all along. If that's why I left Ave behind, maybe it's a good punishment for hurting her brother."

Isakan Natasha is heard again. A little stronger. *"Hiks hik*s... What is worthy! You're a good guy, Id. You are a friend who always helps. Ajie was too emotional and never knew it. Events like that are condoned!"

Always like this, Natasha never understood what the past meant to her two best friends. He loved Ajie until he thought about marrying her, but he also could not let go of a friend who always helped him without talking much.

But because of the past as well, Natasha can never make them get along again even though she had thought Ajie had begun to forgive. At least even for a little while, Ajie and Zaid once had a very close friendship.

"Don't do it, Nat. I just found out that because of my problems and her, Ajie couldn't see his mother when the deceased died. I know what it's like. I can't blame him for having a grudge against me."

Natasha looked at him. He also just found out. But... is it worth punishing this heavy Zaid?

"Don't forget that he's been helping us all without us knowing" Zaid continued.

"helpful? By mastering everything?" Natasha was trying to understand Zaid's thinking. But he still couldn't accept it.

"So that's why now you're giving up? Isn't there still GE stock in your hands?" natasha asked as she calmed down a little.

Despite other plans, Zaid nodded. "There was. With that, I don't even have to work. Just relax!" Zaid.

"Then? You wanna keep going? Ninggalin TC is so?" ask Natasha again.

Shaken, Zaid chuckled. "I'll be gone in the meantime. To Malaysia to see my brother, while waiting for Ave to win the bet."

"Ave how? He would definitely be sad," Natasha asked as if out of reason to persuade Zaid.

"He's not gonna be anything. I'll keep calling him secretly. There's a thousand way to contact her, Nat. Besides, there's you guys who'll help me take care of her."

"So you don't really want to leave Ave and The Crown, do you?"

"You forgot Ajie asked me to choose?" zaid reminded.

Natasha's face looked grim. "But... "

"I chose Avelia, Nat. That means I'm definitely back. If I choose The Crown now, it's because I can't make my friends, my staff lose their jobs. I told Ajie that I had to leave The Crown temporarily in order to get away from Ave as they wished and would return after the bet was over. My real goal is just to have all the staff at The Crown ready if I really leave them."

Natasha's shoulders are falling sluggish."But suddenly this is..."

"Ajie will help them. He definitely didn't want his sister to be suspicious of my departure. Until Ave and Papa's bets are over, I'll be back. But not for The Crown. I'm back for Avelia" said Zaid convinced.

Natasha looks at her best friend, making sure that Zaid is telling the truth. The calmness of his best friend infects his heart that is filled with various emotions. He feels more calm.

"I'll wait, Id. I really hope you succeed" whispered Natasha. "If you need my help to build the new Crown, I will definitely help you."

Their chatter stopped when there was a knock on the door. Zaid quickly codes for Natasha to stop her crying. Before long, Ave walked in with a cheerful face.

"Bak Natty why?" look at Ave as soon as she sees Natasha's face that still leaves a trail of tears.

Natasha did not reply, she was busy sweeping her eyes with a tissue. Not getting an answer, Ave looked at Zaid.

Without a word, Zaid shook his head slightly. Although he did not understand Zaid's intentions and was still curious, Ave did not ask anymore. He just walked over to Natasha, grabbed her shoulder and offered a hug.

The crying that had been held back, also spilled back. Once again Ave looked towards Zaid. This time Zaid's lips formed a word without a sound.

... Hawk ...

After that, Ave was busy cursing the Eagle.

"After Ave met Mas Elang, Ave jewer ears are strong! Ave omelin until he's kapok. Natty, don't be sad! If you're a wayward guy, we can't be sad, ma'am. But it must be answered directly. Don't get it! Already, already, Sister Natty do not cry yes... Later if we need to call Sister Lily and Tiar. Let's go bust Mas Eagle rame-rame. Yes, ma'am, don't cry."

Natasha's crying gets louder. He even tightened his embrace on Avelia. Makes Avelia more convinced that all this is because of the Eagle.

"Emang tuh Mas Elang ya. I'm grateful there's a beautiful Natty Ma'am like this to be her boyfriend. Take it easy, Ma'am! There's Ave, Lily, and Tiar. Already yes Ma'am, don't cry anymore! We had lunch yuk. Near here there is a cafe whose strawberry cake is very good. After eating, we buy it. Ave friends eat. Sad because anything is going to happen. Believe me the same Ave," said Ave reassured while rubbing Natasha's back.

But Natasha's tears didn't stop. Even when Ave once again looked at Zaid, he found sadness in her eyes. Ave really didn't understand, why did everyone look sad today?

Jenny was daydreaming when Ave came and her smile was forced. Since morning, he had only met Hazmi once and the man did not smile at her at all.

Even Mr. Bambang who used to joke with him, today more silent and pensive. Now Natasha is crying. Zaid. Maybe the reason is different. But it seems like today is not a good day for everyone.

Although honestly, Ave's heart was also sad. Zaid is leaving for Malaysia without him. They will be separated for a while.

But it's okay...

Still hugging Natasha, Ave thought of something. He also has other plans. If Zaid does not return, he will follow him to the neighboring country. Not Ave's name if you give up easily.

That reason made Ave smile wider. Then he started persuading Natasha again.

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