THE ALEXIS
SHE IS BACK

New York in the afternoon…..

Alex just threw the file in his hand on the table. Pulling his big chair and slashing his ass over it. This is very tiring, where his mind must be divided between his work and Khiara.

The meeting with the largest American company is over. This tender is very important for the company. So that he himself must intervene to win it. He rubbed his stiff neck. And suddenly remembered something. This is New York. He immediately got up from his chair, grabbed his suit and immediately walked out of his room.

“Where are you going?” ask Ata.

“Meeting someone," she replied without caring Ata who came with two cups of coffee for the two of them.

New York City is getting crowded in the afternoon. A burst of twilight light burst in through the windshield of his car, creating a golden color that struck his white skin.

If this was a time to relax, Alex would have taken the time to enjoy the twilight sun on one of the roofs of buildings in this city, but unfortunately he is in a hurry.

Not long after his car had entered the parking lot in a sports hall. Then he walked out of his car to a place where he could meet someone.

And can! Someone's dribbling the ball in the middle. Print numbers from different angles, and do a slam dunk with a shrewd look.

“You till when you stand there? I know you came all the way from Southeast Asia not to just stand there,” exclaimed the person in the middle there without turning to him. Alex is approaching the field. “I told you he wasn't with me" he added without ending his game.

“One on one for a question.” The guy grinned, and Alex had already rolled up his shirt arm.

A second later, the ball slid towards Alex. Alex caught it smoothly.

Alex doesn't care if Khiara is with him or not. What Alex believes is that the woman will definitely return. Because that woman has responsibility on her shoulders.

Alex only learned the truth from Ata a few days ago. That's what makes Alex a little calmer so he can run his job again. And ‘why can that responsibility be on his shoulders?’ is what Alex wants to know.

Alex dribbled the ball with his hand. Moving from one hand to the other. The ball continued to cling to his hand, as if behind his hand had adhesive. With his agility he dribbled and scored the first number.

And they started to have a real fight. The fight looks so fierce. No one wants to give up on their opponent. Show each other skills and score points. The numbers on the scoreboard started to show the tens. They fight to the limit of their ability. Chases each other and won't stop until one of them gives up.

The sweat had washed their bodies. Stamina is starting to decline. And the breath has been roaring roughly indicating the energy has been drained. They really fought to the end. And a smooth shot from the middle of the field belonging to Alex ended the game.

They were both drowning on the floor of the field. Staring up at the roof-covered building and illuminated by lights in silence. They just kept silent behind the roar of tired-sounding breath while neutralizing the exhalation.

“How can there be someone like you?” Endra began to straighten his body and make a sound.

His breathing had started to return to be able to make a sound. Now he sat on the floor with both hands supporting his body from behind and looked at Alex who was still lying nearby.

In his heart he acknowledged the prowess of his opponent. It might even be a little superior on it. And the stamina, it's worth being proud of. His breathing is so stable for a size entrepreneur like Alex.

Because entrepreneurs are not like Altet which is driven by heavy exercise to maintain stamina and breathing. Even if Alex entered the NBA, Endra was sure the guy would pass smoothly.

“And how can there be an NBA player like you? Did they choose wrong?”

“Hahaha___it's not them being wrong, but you're crazy!” Alex laughed at hearing that.

“Alright, enough bases.” Alex straightened his body. “Why did you hand over the CEO position to him?”

“I didn't hand it over. I just returned it.” Alex's forehead wrinkled. “University is indeed on behalf of my family, but he is the OWNER actually.”

At least that was the only treasure left by Khiara's biological father.

“Khiara didn't want to touch her at all before. She sucks about business, so she avoids it. But lately she insists on learning about the world she doesn't like.”

Alex was stunned to hear that. A smile that could not be deciphered was on his lips. He stood up and passed from his place leaving Endra still sitting on the floor.

No words of thanks came out of his lips. Of course, Alex never said that word and such. Except for one person.

Endra was not a person who cared about words of gratitude and such. And between the two already understand each other's nature. No one needs to prosecute or be prosecuted.

“If you look for him, he's back in his place.” Shouted Endra from the middle of the field.

Alex could hear it, but it just passed without looking back. It's like the infomars aren't important. But a sweet smile fell on her lips.

...***...

Jet lag is still attacking him. This situation will last for the next two days.

“You okay?” Khiara raised her head resting on her two folded hands on the table.she saw Rein was already in front of her.

“Eumm___only slightly unwell.”

“If not feeling well why to campus?” Lusi clucked in annoyance next to him. But Khiara only smiled faintly in response.

“Yes, it doesn't matter if you don't log in another day or two. You can take your sick permission.” Now Susi who has begun to nag at length.

Khiara again clasped her head. It seemed to be true, he shouldn't have forced himself.

“Don't try touching me Rein!” hissing Khiara as she felt rain hand about to pat her shoulder, and made Rein's hand float in the air. she straightened her body and grabbed her bag.

“I do not like the touch of the men.” he explained as he passed from his place with staggered steps. Leaving an expression of shock at the two people.

'What's wrong with him?' Rein with his mind.

'Ah, I forgot. He suffers from haphephobia?'

He had not been able to pass through the classroom door, from a state of dizziness now his head turned to feel pain. The view began to blur. And at that very moment he saw a familiar figure stepping from behind the door. A second later he only felt someone supporting his body along with the cry of Luci, then it all felt so dark.

Alex manages to catch Khiara's body swiftly. Holding him ala bridal and immediately took him to the health room followed by Rein and Lusi. there was already a doctor who handled it.

“It's okay, he's just experiencing fatigue. Is he doing some heavy work that is stressful to him or has he been traveling long distances, maybe?”

'Jet lag, ' guess Alex while listening to the doctor's team.

“Ya.” Alex is standing next to the bed with both hands folded to his chest.

“Really? Where do you know?” Ask Rein who is next to him. While Lusi anxiously clasped Khiara's right hand opposite Alex and Rein.

“Then let him rest, I will write down a prescription to redeem at the pharmacy. The drug will help him relieve his headache.”

Alex did not answer. He just fell silent and continued to stare intently at Khiara's pale face. Trying to analyze where the woman from to experience severe Jet Lag like this.

Europe? Returning from America is a journey west, while from Europe it is a journey east that follows the rotation of the earth and crosses 4-7 time zones. The severity is higher than the flight against rotation.

The most distant is South Africa, but must transit in Dubai. The longest direct flight distance is Amsterdam.

especially when viewed from the condition of his skin that does not experience sunburn, and it is whiter than before, more strengthening again if he is in a cold area. Europe is more likely.

While Alex is thinking about the possibilities, Khiara is fighting with her past memories. The body was not agitated but the facial wrinkles were clearly imprinted on his smooth face. A faint hand shock signaled his subconscious was reacting with his body.

Lusi felt his movements, and Alex caught him with both eyes. Alex lowers his hand and holds Khiara's hand which is attached to the infuse slang.

Rein who saw him wrinkled, was what Khiara said just an excuse? Now even Alex can touch it freely.

While without them knowing, Alex's hand has appeased his heart in the turmoil of emotions that swirled in him.

And in the end, it was the tears that melted it. The tears just escaped after Alex grabbed them. And Alex gently wiped away those tears.

Alex's treatment leaves Rein and Lusi in disbelief. This is the sweetest thing Alex did to a woman they've ever seen.

Even though it was just wiping away the tears, but it looks very different if Alex did it. Even the man's face looked soft and affectionate. Like a husband's attitude to his wife.

Khiara's eyes opened suddenly, like a possessed person. Make them all flinch.

'What's up?' thought they were worried.

With a sharp look Khiara looked around the room.she could see anyone who was there, but she ignored him. Not even the call from Lusi was heard.

Realizing what space he was in right now, made his heart beat faster than ever. Her chest is so tight. The face that was clean now began to appear sweat that washed it.

This room is very white, making it look like a hospital room.he does not like this place. All the calls could not be heard. Anxious, that was what he felt at this moment. Only one voice managed to pierce through his ears. The voice belonged to Alex.

“Hey, are you okay?”

But he ignored it. He quickly took off all of the hands clasping his palms. And he violently pulled out the infusion slang that stuck in his hand and immediately jumped down from the bed.

Not minding the leg that sprained due to landing on the floor in the wrong position.he staggered running out of the room. But finally he was able to run properly, even in a half-limp state. Getting out of that place is what he needs right now.

he ran away from the place, even hitting some people who accidentally blocked his path. They're shooting a video clip or what? why are there so many people in front of him?

he even felt like he was going against the flow of a group of humans crossing the Shibuya crossroads.

There was no apology from him to the people he had hit.he just kept running sniffing into the crowd just like that. Without caring about them all. Until the end a stocky arm coiled around his stomach from behind to stop him.

...***...