Sun Princess & Snow Prince
Episode 72 - Just Another Trip (1)

~ Just a regular trip, not a farewell ~

In Zaid's study, Avelia looked inexplicably at Zaid, who was busy examining the books he was trying to carry.

"What do you mean anyway? So this isn't just a week? Until when?" tanyanya.

Zaid smiled briefly. "For a while Jenny will stay at home because I have to be on assignment to Malaysia for a while. Can't be predicted. But if you don't feel right, go back to your Papa's house!"

"Is there a project there? I thought Mas was just there to help her husband, Zahra, ", Avelia said. He memorized all the projects and tenders that were running, so he knew there was no project in the neighboring country.

"not project. But my company-in-law's there in need of help. I need to get there as soon as possible, otherwise they'll get in trouble" Zaid said, trying to convince.

But the man looked away until Ave couldn't see it clearly.

"Suddenly kok? " ask Ave again. He's still curious.

Still seemingly unconcerned, Zaid replied, "Yes his name is also a problem, Ve. Must be sudden."

"Yes, but Ave wants Mas to meet Papa as soon as possible. Ave had to explain the problem with Mas Eagle as well. Not to mention our marriage. He said hurry... "

Zaid's hand holding the book stopped in mid-air. Zaid's heart is like being stabbed. Feels claustrophobic. With a forced smile, he turned to Ave. "Thank you for that, Ve. About the Eagle, he promised me to talk about it with his parents and your father. So I guess there's no problem. After all, didn't you yourself say that family is an important thing that we can't waste?"

"Yes anyway... "

"Zahra is the sister Mama left me. I want to help her."

Ave grunts. Her face flushed. "Yes yes. Ave. But Ave was coming too. Let all acquaintances with the Mas family there. Later after Mas knew the Ave family here first. I haven't seen my sister either."

"It's not the first time I've been to Malaysia, Ve?" said soft Zaid.

Ave's mouth pouted. "Ave know. But don't know why, Ave's heart doesn't feel good. Don't go, Mom. What if the problem is solved Mas brother-in-law from Jakarta? Mas Ajie and Mas Eagle can definitely help. GE has a branch in Malaysia. Ave can also talk to Papa, it can..."

Ave's voice sank into Zaid's arms, the man was already running out of excuses. "If you've just become your girlfriend, I've taken care of them, how can they appreciate me, dear Ave?"

"But... "

"Of course, don't worry! Now go back to your office. Mr. Bambang must have found his mainstay staff. I still have meetings with Jenny and Hazmi, too" Zaid said, kissing Ave's head. The soft aroma of shampoo stroked his nose.

Although heavy, Ave nodded small and broke away from Zaid's embrace. After that, two people entered into Zaid's study. Jenny and Hazmi.

"What's the matter, Id?" hazmi asked impatiently as soon as she entered.

Calmly, Zaid sat in his chair. "Gue and Ajie decided to work together, so he'll handle The Crown when I'm not around."

"Ajie's? Ajie Al Farizi? You're not wrong to say, Id?" ask Hazmi again with a pessimistic look.

Zaid laughing. "Nope. Our old best friend is gonna be your boss for a while."

Hazmi and Jenny looked at each other. Their foreheads are filled with wrinkles. Their heads were filled with questions. They know very well how antagonistic Zaid towards Ajie and GE all this time. Now there's no wind, no rain, suddenly working together? Didn't Zaid say he was only going to Malaysia to help his sister-in-law for a while?

"Wait a minute, Id! Since when did you guys... No, what exactly happened? From yesterday you were so weird." Hazmi looked panicked.

"Ajie will be clear later."

"Schedule meeting you solid next week, it should be canceled?"

"Ajie who's gonna kill me later."

Jenny knows Hazmi's panic, as she herself is also confused. "Because suddenly, the contract for the signing of the new Father will be ready tomorrow. Later that... "

"Ajie will sign it."

"Until how long you been gone?" hazmi asked, not understanding.

"Ajie's gonna get the info on you guys."

"Zayd! You sure you're not selling The Crown to Ajie?" hazmi asked with a flushed face holding back emotions.

Zaid laughing. "Don't forget that Ave is his sister, Haz. It's only natural that he helps this company."

The last few days Hazmi felt something strange on Zaid. His unusual expression, his occasional departure from the office without a message all day. Not to mention the presence of unusual people who came to see Zaid in turn.

If it's because of Avelia, Zaid's other folly, Hazmi can't take it. It's been quite a while since the grueling cold war between GE and The Crown. Although since knowing Ave is Ajie's sister, he hopes their relationship will improve but not necessarily as weird and sudden as this.

"There's always an end to everything, Haz. I'm sorry, and I think Ajie forgave me too. Everything's gonna be fine. You guys, The Crown, everything will be fine" Zaid said casually as he read something on his phone screen. He looked at Jenny. "Maya will come this afternoon. Prepare the contract finally! Today too all the old TCM affairs must be finished."

"Good, Sir!" jenny said while nodding.

As Jenny exits, Hazmi sits in Zaid's front seat. "Is it because you're dating Ave, so Ajie forgives you? You sure he's sorry about you?"

Zaid just smiled knot. He seemed busy reading the pile of documents he had just removed from the drawers of his desk. Sort it into sections.

Some were put in a large box nearby, some were returned to the drawer. Others are neatly arranged on a table, ready to be given to others.

"Lu beberes like this is gonna go long. Help, Id! We have been in office long enough. It's not a year and two years, so you have to be honest with me. What's the matter, actually?" Hazmi really doesn't understand what happened to Zaid.

The man in front of him was so calm and relaxed. But everything he does is like leaving The Crown for good.

Zaid laughed again. "You don't have to panic. We'll always be friends, Haz. Ajie is also our friend. Just chill! He's been helping the Crown a lot all along. We're too stupid and don't know about it."

"helpful? Ajie help us?" Hazmi doesn't understand.

Zaid nodded and laughed bitterly. "He forgave us long before we thought of a way to apologize to him. Ajie even helped Rizky," Zaid said as he placed one more document on top of one of the stacks on his desk.

"Rizkiy? You sure?" Hazmi's forehead shriveled

Back Zaid's head nodded. "Australian breeder who became Rizky's partner was Ajie's grandfather. The additional capital that Rizky got from Ajie's grandfather was actually Ajie's personal money. Not from GE. He just didn't want Rizky to know."

Hazmi's mouth is open.

"And you. "Zaid's index finger points at Hazmi, a meaningful smile on her face. "Do you know who's funding your twin sisters scholarship?"

Hazmi's face changed. "Don't tell me it's Ajie" he said.

Zaid nodded. "Good answers! The company that provided the scholarship funds was one of the subsidiaries of GE."

"Where do you know all this? Ajie said that?" hazmi's investigation still doesn't believe.

"No" Zaid replied, shaking his head. He picked up a few more documents from inside the drawer and began to separate them. "To help me take care of The Crown, Ajie did explain a few things. But only the surface. He didn't explain all that, but because of the information from him, I was able to figure out the rest. I know from the lawyer's office."

Hazmi. He did not expect, the man he thought was vengeful and arrogant actually helped secretly.

"Ajie. He might not even like it if we knew. So later when he tackles The Crown, behave as usual" murmured Zaid with a calm face. He glanced at Hazmi who was still confused.

"If I'm the usual one, it must be rude and you know," said Hazmi helplessly. He really does feel bad. He's been acting indifferent to Avelia ever since he found out that she's Ajie's younger sister.

Zaid. "So, just do like that! But don't hurt him again. Pretend that you don't know about it. Ajie will appreciate you more if we treat him as usual. If you don't want to do it for me, at least for The Crown."

"But you'll be back, won't you, Id? Your words are like leaving forever."

"On that too... "

"Don't tell me I have to go to Ajie too!"

Only Zaid's laughter was heard again. But a smile doesn't appear on Hazmi's face. To him, Zaid smiled too much, laughed too much and his attitude was different from usual. Too quiet. Overaccepting.

Deep in her heart, Hazmi believes something has happened. It's just that he doesn't understand what it is. He did not want to suspect bad things, but Zaid's attitude made him worry.

"It's just a normal trip, Haz. You don't have to panic like that."

"All right, I gotta take care of the others first. When are you leaving?" ask Hazmi again while taking back the documents she has to take care of from Zaid's desk.

"Fusa."

"Let me know if you're sampe and make sure I can contact you!"

Zaid did not reply, he just smiled knotfully. Staring at the back of his best friend who came out before finally letting out a long sigh. One more person he has to face and everything will be done.