Sun Princess & Snow Prince
Episode 74 - The Hurtful Quarrel (1)

~ No eternal lies ~

Ave laughs at Alina half dancing showing off the money she got from Zaid. Everyone was smiling at the girl's behavior. Rarely was Alina that happy.

Maybe because one of his projects was also just finished today plus his number one idol practiced, so he was so happy.

The footsteps of someone wearing high shoes at the door made Ave twist her body and see Rose enter with sneering lips. His face looked annoyed, inversely proportional to the atmosphere in the Creative Department room that was crowded. Rose was approaching Ave.

"Ve, did you say Mr Zaid was going to Malaysia?" tanyakanya.

Ave nodded.

"How long? You know what?" ask Rose again.

The question also invites curiosity from Alina who has also been standing next to Ave again.

"He said while there first, Ma'am. Until his sister's company business is done. What's the matter, Mother?" ask Ave with a smile.

Not better, Rose's face was getting darker. "Gue.. had just met the attached grandmother whose name was Maya in the elevator. Crazy model ye, still dipake. Eh use this earlier.. 'si Ave now in Creative huh?'.. I replied, 'yes, Ma'am! There's a need with Ave?'.. eh he even snelengos. What am I, yak?! I'm surprised, we all agreed not to use him, still extended his contract."

Ave's forehead is wrinkled. Maya's? Oh, that witch who only fell in love with Natasha.

"Given Ave, his contract is full in Japan, replace Natty. Natty's brother is now in charge of The Crown Models" Ave explained. He forgot that Zaid had said about the completion of the model contract.

"Uuugh, why does he have to? That arrogant guy!" Rose returned to her own cubic and sat down while throwing herself into the chair.

Ave was still silent.

"Be careful with him, Ve. He had a heavy crush on Mr. Zaid. Sebel huh! Mr Zaid really patient ngadepin him?! Or. "rave Rose at length before seeming to think of something.

This time it was Alina who was peering over the wall. "Or why, Ros?"

Rose stood up again. Staring Ave. "Ve, why try him here? Not them. mmm. in Malaysia... "

Something strange was felt in Ave's heart. What an unpleasant feeling. He recalled the oddity that had happened recently to Zaid. After the night of his birthday, Zaid keeps his distance and rarely spends time with him as usual.

Zaid is always busy and always overtime every day. But when Ave goes to his office, Zaid is more often out of the office somewhere. Not to mention the change in attitude of both his assistant and secretary.

"He must be in Mr. Zaid's room again. You go there! Do not let our beloved boss be taken the same outsider judes cake grandma drop," said Alina after seeing the look on Ave's face.

Ave nodded and immediately left her job just like that. Alina and Rose looked at her with satisfied smiles. They're sure Maya won't be able to defeat Avelia.

Upon entering the Management room, Ave saw no one other than passing by at the entrance with Akbar who seemed busy holding several maps.

"Where are you going, Mom?" ask Ave.

Akbar turned. "Eh Ave? Oh we've got another department meeting. You're looking for Mr Zaid? He's got a guest again."

Ave nodded. "Yes Ave tau, Mas. Just want a little nyamperin jerk."

"Oh okay, just knock! Excuse me for a minute, it's okay. Just Maya's mom. If you want to wait that long too. I have to meet first Ve. Not staying."

"Yes, Mom!" sahut Ave's.

With a slow step, Ave headed towards the door of Zaid's non-sealed workspace. From the outside, he could hear the voice of a woman speaking loudly.

"... Are you still playing, Mas? That woman has ruined everything. Company, yourself... "

"Do you know where, May?"

The slow but cold voice belonged to Zaid. Ave hadn't heard her tone in a long time, but she still remembered it well.

"I wanted to see Natasha yesterday for nanyain why my contract was cancelled. In front of TCM, I saw him fighting with a man. Eagle from Mulia Property. Who would have thought Natasha's lover turned out to be someone as influential as her?"

There was a cynical tone mixed with envy from the woman. Without seeing Ave know that the owner of the voice is Maya.

"What do you hear?"

"What?" Maya's voice is getting cynical. "That Eagle bought 30% of your shares and Ajie bought more than 30%, until you lost the majority stake?"

Ave's hands shut her mouth. Bummer.

Mas Ajie's? Mas Eagle?

"Or... Ajie's request that you choose between The Crown or his sister Avelia?"

"May! Enough's enough!" It was Zaid's deep voice and sounded so depressed.

Even the bitter laughter sounded again. "Against an Ajie Al Farizi is tantamount to destroying yourself, Mas. Then what does all your years of hard work mean for The Crown? I see how you fight for all this. Now just because of one guy, you're just gonna walk away, let go of The Crown?"

"What if you choose Avelia and her family will accept you? What's left of you if The Crown doesn't exist? I know you and Ajie were sworn enemies long ago. That's why Ajie disagreed with your relationship with his sister, forcing you to break up by asking you to step down and leave Indonesia."

"It's good to know you, May. But everything you ask is my personal business. So please sign this contract release letter only... "

"Avelia?"

The voice behind Ave made the girl turn her head and look Jenny who looked confused saw Ave standing in front of the door.

Not wanting the two inside to know of her presence, Ave drags Jenny away. "Bak, can Ave do it?"

"What's it, Ve?"

"Is it true that Ajie Al Farizi now holds a majority stake in The Crown?"

Jenny did not answer. His eyes were round hearing Ave's question. His eyes asked where the girl knew.

"No... So Mas Zaid's not going back to The Crown?" ask Ave again in a raucous voice. He tried to control himself.

Jenny did not understand. He just knew that fact. "I don't know, Ve. We were only asked to prepare the administration of a new presidential document temporarily during Pak Zaid's visit to Malaysia, so that someone could take his place. That's why we're meeting for. hey, Ve! Avelia!"

Not done yet Jenny explained, Ave has turned around. Half-running the girl moved towards the elevator which happened to open as she approached. Ave goes straight in and leaves Jenny confused to see her behavior.

Shouldn't Ave be happy that Ajie is his older brother? Why does the girl look angry?

Zaid's office door opens. The man came out holding the map. "What's up, Jen? Why are you screaming at the door?"

Jenny turned. "Eh, that... You don't know if Ave was here?"

Zaid. "here? Ave was here? Since when?"

Jenny shrugged her shoulders with a confused face. "I don't know, sir. I saw Ave standing here. His face was pale and he rubbed it onto me. I haven't finished explaining, he's gone."

"What is he doing?"

"She's talking about her sister, Ajie Al Farizi. Is it true he holds a majority stake in The Crown?" reset Jenny.

Zaid's face paled. With a quick movement, he thrust out the map he was holding. "This is Maya's contract, finish it today! And.. get him out of my office right now!"

Then without waiting for Jenny's answer, Zaid moves after Ave.

But Ave got into the cab when Zaid got to the lobby. For a moment, Zaid thought and he immediately picked up his phone. Contacting Ave.

"Hello?"

"Ve? Where are you?" ask Zaid as soon as his phone is answered.

Ave looked ahead, glancing at the taxi driver. "Mas, Ave will talk to Mas Ajie. Ave knows everything" he said. He didn't want the driver to hear the chat.

"Ve, you misunderstood. Listen to me first! You go back first. We're talking, yes" Zaid said as he walked quickly to the basement parking lot, to his big bike.

"Can't, Mom! Ave knows what Ave's brother is. Just calm down. Ave will be clear to him," said Ave stubbornly before disconnecting the phone just like that. No longer care about the taxi driver glancing from behind the rearview mirror.

Ave never thought the trouble between Zaid and Ajie was much worse than he thought. He didn't know Ajie could be so vengeful. Never had she seen her brother so devastating to someone like now. Someone very important to Ave.

Ave's chest felt tight, his eyes warmed up and his head was like it was filled with flame incandescent. He was angry, upset and sad at once. His emotions are mixed.

Zaid almost left him unbeknownst to Ave. Though a few minutes ago, Ave was still thinking about their wedding plans. How could her own brother destroy her dream?

Ave raised his face. He has to get to the GE building and meet Ajie. In the past, he always waited and waited. Now, he no longer wants to wait. Ave will fight for his own dreams and love. No one, not even Ajie, can destroy him again.

"Sir, turn left later. Let's get there soon!"

"Well, Ma'am!" the driver said obediently.

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Author Notes:

Do you want a happy ending, what is sad ending?

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