Sun Princess & Snow Prince
Episode 73 - Just Another Trip (2)

~ Just one of the many goodbyes that have ever and will happen in life. ~

After finishing fixing his desk, Zaid stepped out. Passing through the Management staff, they greeted him as usual.

There was sadness in Zaid's heart, but he couldn't show it. Right now he has to behave as usual. For The Crown, for Avelia, and for herself.

It's just another trip. Only one of the many partings that ever and will happen in his life. He can get through his solitude for years and for that long he is fine. Now I can too.

As long as Avelia is okay. As long as everyone at The Crown can still work as usual.

This building stands not only because of his big dreams, but is realized because of the help of many people. The people who worked with him, who later became his best friend, his sister and brother, his new family. People who believe it. Who would have thought that one of them was Ajie, someone that even Zaid had not thought of at all.

Zaid thought he would be sad to lose all this. In fact, his feelings were much lighter than he had imagined.

Zaid now understands the reason he is fighting for The Crown to be this big. Not because of his desire to become richer and better than Ajie, but because he was happy to be able to help others. Given that reason was enough for him to hand over The Crown to Ajie. That man would definitely not disappoint him.

That makes it heavy for just one. Separated from Avelia.

Last night he did not sleep just to think about the gap in order to have a chance and his choice was only one. But the face of Mr. Fariz who begged him, made him remember his late mother and his own uncle.

Zaid can't push himself anymore. Mr. Fariz, Ave and maybe people who don't know anything will get into trouble because of him.

Seeing Mr. Fariz's condition yesterday, Zaid can only accept all his requests. He can't see Ave losing his only remaining parents. The sadness of losing a lover is nothing compared to losing a parent.

After touring every floor and department, Zaid reached the Creative department.

Near the door, Zaid smiled as he looked at Avelia who was unaware of her presence, as she lowered her head to work on her storyboard. Zaid did not want to disturb, he chose to pass through, go into the work room of Mr. Bambang and sit on the sofa, watching the girl from inside.

"There is a technology called photo or video, Mas," said Mr. Bambang.

Without turning a gaze, Zaid replied, "It cannot be defeated if you look directly at it, sir."

"Then don't waste it, Mas. Don't go too long! The hunt was grabbed by people."

Zaid just smiled. His heart seemed to be slashed slowly.

Her beloved girl has changed a lot. He is now not a plain Avelia who understands nothing. In a very short time, Ave discovered his extraordinary artistic talent.

Avelia will have something to realize whatever she wants with that trained talent. There will be a lot of advertising companies, maybe even her Papa or Ajie will let the girl have her own company with her talent.

Avelia will be busy. He may be sad for a while, but Zaid is sure his family and friends will help Ave out of it all. Work is one reason. Didn't Avelia ever say that she would forget to be sad when her body was tired?

It's just a short, ordinary trip. Another journey in Zaid's life. Meet and separate. Fall in love, give and take and leave.

There was something warm in Zaid's eyes until he decided to stand up and leave Pak Bambang's room.

"Lunch, Mum?" ask Mr. Bambang.

Zaid nodded and turned to the man who had been a friend of his family for many years. "I nitip The Crown, Avelia and friends, sir."

There's no answer. Just a faint smile before Zaid turned back and opened the door.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Avelia who was now staring at her computer monitor turned and smiled broadly. "Beloved brass! Uh... Beloved boss!"

Zaid. Zaid's hand stretched out stroked the girl's hair. "Don't forget lunch!" The man then glanced at Alina who was looking at him in awe as usual. "Lin, take the others to lunch with Ave! I treat," he said, taking out a wallet, taking some money.

"Really, Sir? Aduuuh makasih really!" Alina stood up, calling the others after receiving some money from Ajie.

"Mas not coming?" ask Avelia.

Zaid. "I have an appointment with a model..."

"Jeesh, hurry!" Ave's lips moved forward.

"... Contract's done. So I'll take care of that before I leave. Just so, so jealous," seduced Zaid. "Don't be so angry! My beautiful Ave can't be replaced by anyone."

Slowly Ave's smile appeared. He nodded. "Okay, but don't be long! Any cat given fish will also be tempted."

Zaid touched the tip of Ave's nose. "Ha ha ha... I'm not a cat, Ve. It's not like you said I was .. ah."

"Monkey! I said it wasn't Ave who said it. Kan Mas himself who initiative consider himself a monkey. Ha ha ha ha's. It's not Ave's fault, yeee," Ave said with a laugh.

From beside Ave, someone hugged his neck. Alina's. "Aveeee, you really call our handsome boss that!" he said as he pinched both of Ave's cheeks with anxiety.

"Aaaakhs! Help u! Help u! It's bullying! Bullying office! Mas... Mas... Sir, please help Ave!" ave screams.

But his hand was not silent either, Ave pinched back Alina's cheek as she managed to break away and turned around. Still not to lose, Alina also back pinch Ave's cheek. They were fighting and threatening each other.

Zaid did not move, he only chuckled to see the two girls molesting each other in front of him. So did his friends who saw the behavior of the two.

It used to be that they could rarely be in this kind of relaxed atmosphere in front of Zaid. Ave's presence did change many of their cold-faced boss habits. Their snow prince had long since descended from the iceberg in his heart.

But soon after, Zaid's laughter turned into a smile. Then nodding at the others, Zaid turned around. He held his smile to stay on his back during the encounter with the staff.

While in front of the elevator to his own study and there was no one around, Zaid's one hand rested on the wall and he lowered his head. Exhaling as strongly as possible, trying to eliminate the tightness in his chest due to stifled emotions.

It is not easy to pretend. It is not easy to pretend to be calm and relaxed. Especially in front of his friends, in front of the person he loves the most. In front of all the precious people in his life.

Zayd was getting tired. He knew that the one thing he would desperately long for was the warmth of love and friendship. It was also removed from him.

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