The Athena Code's
57. From Rival to Partner

Frans stepped closer to Heilen. Gathering all his mental strength, ready to hear even the worst answer. He had heard it many times, but he refused to give up.

"Are you going for an afternoon walk? I can accompany you. " Raw Frans as warm as possible.

"No need, I want to be alone. " Answer Heilen flat.

Heilen continued his steps towards the main street. Beside the main street there is a pedestrian-only lane.

Frans continues to follow Heilen and baby Lala while holding a bouquet of red roses that make her look strange.

"Heilen, it's been more than two years since that incident but you haven't forgiven me yet??" Frans asked with a trembling voice.

"I've forgiven you for a long time. As well as the failure of our relationship, I have forgiven and forgotten all that. " Answer replied Heilen relaxed and impressed not so concerned.

Frans was always upset to see the treatment of Heilen who thought it never existed, in contrast to the Heilen who used to be.

"I can't believe you just forgot about our togetherness. We started it as teenagers. Is it that easy to delete everything??Heilen, until this moment I never let anyone take your place in my heart. " Frans murmured softly as he continued to adjust his steps to Heilen's footsteps.

"Frans, I'm sick of having to talk about this all the time. The night I saw you sleeping with Cleo, it made me realize you weren't the one I was looking for. Not the man I want. Stop bothering me again. Find another woman." Ketus Heilen was getting upset. He did not know how else to make Frans aware that their relationship was over.

Heilen and Frans knew each other very well. Their relationship begins as a childhood friendship when they are in the same High School class.

Frans is a magnetic man. Always the center of attention. Not because of his style but his strong sek*s appeal makes women want to stay close to him. But he actually fell in love with Heilen his own friend who considered it ordinary.

Frans is also not a playboy who likes to make promises and a lot of praise. His handsome appearance, Cool and gentle in treating women made many women pursue him. This made Heilen upset, Heilen wanted Frans to be more assertive to the women who were often aggressive to him but instead one day Frans was entangled.

Frans is caught up in Cleo's seduction and sedition at a party of one of her friends. They were drunk and did what they should not.

Unfortunately for Frans, Heilen caught him in person that night. Heilen is unable to forgive Frans and their relationship is destroyed instantly.

Now Heilen seemed to find all the things he was looking for in Geon Arthur Yildiz. The man was very cold towards all the women, yet turned warm once nearby. Moreover, since in Switzerland he can feel the great and powerful love of every gesture, said Arthur and look into the eyes. Being by his side was the most comfortable thing he felt and now he misses him a lot.

Drrrrttttt

Heilen's phone vibrated. He paused for a moment to read the notification, apparently a message from Arthur. Heilen opened the message with curiosity, a naughty message accompanied by a photo after a tempting bath.

I miss your lips

(Arthur)

Heilen's cheeks turned red and he hurriedly reinserted his phone. A handsome face with eyes that seem cold and sexy always managed to arouse his passion. The rush reached him back the handle stroller baby Lala, then brushed off all his desires.

"Is all this because of that man from Astrogun?" Continue Frans again. He did not want to waste this rare opportunity to get a chance back from Heilen.

"Which man from Astrogun?” Heilen was quite surprised and asked back.

“Which came to your house about a week ago with his humanoid robot, even it looks like a roboguard or some kind of dangerous warrior robot. It must be the same person who sent you the robot package and the head armor. Heilen I've been investigating him a lot.” Tukas Frans was upset.

‘’Haah..what? Mr.G come home ??” Desis Heilen couldn't believe it.

‘’I think you know it because I believe you are close.” Frans said in his jealousy and confusion.

"Mrs. G was my friend but he never said he was visiting.” Tukas Heilen is no less confused with Frans.

About twenty minutes around enjoying the scenery around the residential area, Heilen decided to bring baby Lala back home. Frans followed her patiently.

After arriving at the courtyard of the house, Heilen firmly told Frans to go home.

“I want to rest alone with Baby Lala. Please go home, I want me time.” Pinta Heilen with a tired look.

Frans knew Heilen was still trying to be nice to her. If he continued to force it could be that this girl in front of him would turn into a monster.

Frans finally left disappointed and heavy-hearted.

...****************...

Astrogun is very busy with traffic workers running smoothly and orderly as usual.

All thanks to the managerial dexterity that Chen Yuan possessed. His supple figure, insightful and full of empathy makes him reluctant and loved by all Astrogun officials. Unlike Arthur who is more behind the scenes and prefers to take a job on the outside.

Geon Arthur Yildiz aka Mr G a name that is so voluptuous but only a handful of people have ever met him in person. Direct contact with him is the dream of almost all Astrogun employees.

His presence today in the robotic laboratory became a news headline in Astrogun, especially the female employees and staff who were drugged by Arthur's popularity as a young scientist genius and rich. They were unceasingly gossiping to the point of upsetting Chen Yuan.

For the first time a lot of work that is not completed optimally because the employees do not focus on working. After being asked the reason really made Chen Yuan shake his head. Its employees who have been famous professionals became chaotic and unfocused just because of the CEO's direct involvement these days in the field.

Chen headed to the fifth floor to meet Arthur in his room. He had checked Arthur's new schedule, after half the daily grind in the laboratory was now Arthur's break.

Chen found the door of the CEO's room locked, then he pressed several pass numbers on the key board, and the door opened automatically.

There's no Arthur at his desk. It looks like he's in the restroom.

Only the Socrates smartrobo that has been remake again seems to be busy typing.

"Good afternoon dear deputy director of Astrogun, do you need any help from me? " Task Socrates formally.

"No, thanks. I just want to see Mr. G. " Answer Chen.

"Mrs. G is there a need in the restroom, please wait. " Answer Socrates.

Two books thick enough to look still very new lying on Arthur's desk and attract the attention of Chen.

Slowly Chen read the title of the book one by one.

"How to deal with girl friend or wife's mood swing" (How to deal with a boyfriend or wife with an irregular mood)

"How to treat woman like a queen. " (How to treat a woman like a Queen)

Chen Yuan could not hide his surprise. Books that were never in the literature of Geon Arthur Yildiz as long as Chen knew him. It was a surprise for Chen.

"Hi brother, let's have lunch with me even if it's late afternoon. I have something to talk about. " Arthur said as soon as he arrived before Chen Yuan who was looking at him in full search.

"Okay, let's Mr. Genius." Chen replied briefly.

"Is there something I've been missing for a few days? I see your behavior is very strange and who is the girl behind these books? Am I not worthy of knowing who he is? He seems very special." Cecar Chen followed Arthur's steps towards the dining room located right next to Arthur's study.

"That's one of the good news you should know." Arthur's sahut is short.

Chen pulls out a chair for Arthur, then lets Arthur sit down first, then he takes his seat.

"This afternoon I will be the arrival of the karate master I told you about two days ago. Please give me the best welcome, they're my future in-laws." Arthur said so confidently while putting spoon by spoon of dishes into his mouth.

"What?? " Squeak Chen again. He knew Arthur never played around or talked too much like him. Chen knows him more than anyone.

"I'm sorry, I haven't read any information about them that Socrates sent me. I'll study it soon." Sahut Chen between his curiosity.

"Nobody missed my guess all along, Heilen Princess Munaf was Athena-1609. I only found out about two weeks ago. Our relationship is getting closer, in me as Arthur." Arthur's words made Chen gape.

"For the time being he still does not know that Geon Arthur Yildiz and Mr. G is the same person. Once the business with Barbara Clarkson is over I'll tell her everything. " Next Arthur again.

Chen's reaction was quite unexpected. He was frozen and frozen. He was moved to remember Arthur's extraordinary struggle to find the soldier girl.

"Blessed you... " Murmured Chen hid a deep bitterness in the depths of his heart. Yes, behind his figure that looks tough, smart, supple, mature and humorous he still keeps a wound that he always keeps secret even from Arthur.

"Thank you bro, always help and support me all this time. Without you everything would be difficult." Arthur was sincere.

"Tin!" An incoming message makes Arthur's main phone clink.

I miss you all day. I miss your kiss. (Heilen)

A message from Heilen leaves Arthur in a fog. Hmmm, he really teased me back, sis Arthur in heart. Her lips revealed a smile between happiness and lust.

"Oh my god! You're really in love, hahahahaa. You look more human now! " The Racau Chen Yuan.

Arthur did not care about Chen's ravings, he replied to Heilen's message with a sparkling face emitting a distinctive kasmaran aura. Arthur, who is not good at playing words, only pours out what is in his heart.

I miss everything of you

I'll see you as soon as I can.

(Arthur)

Chen could no longer bear to see Arthur's purity, it made him feel like he was the loneliest man in the world.

"Okay, well I lost this time. I'll give you a surprise soon. Just wait." Chen left the dining table. He is happy but envious because Arthur has found the woman of his dreams.

"Wait, I need a distinguished professor of neuroscience to study the neural network that makes humans easily hypnotized, this has to do with the illogical things that happen in Palmyra atoll." Tukas Arthur's.

"Okay, I'll find it for you. Anything else?"

"Remember, both Heilen's parents did well. I'll see them soon after I finish my business in the lab today." Continue to Arthur again.

"Of course, making a good impression is my job. Happy Afternoon Socrates, Good afternoon Mr. B, Mr. Buccins. " Chen Ledek.

Arthur just rolled his eyeballs, silent and unconcerned.

"Good Afternoon deputy director of Astrogun. " Answer the formal Socrates robot.

"Master, do I also have to call you Mr. B, Mr. Bucin now? Ask Socrates suddenly.

" Is that in your program? " Task Arthur briefly.

"There is no sir. "

"Then don't ever call me that. "

"Good sir. " Socrates' robotic entourage then resumed its work.

Then Arthur went down to the third floor where the lab was.

...****************...

In the VVIP special living room, Chen Yuan received the arrival of Antonia Jhonson and Ahmad Rizal Munaf.

A variety of fine dishes are available on the table. Typical banquet for VVIP guests in Astrogun.

"Good afternoon, dear Mr. Munaf's mother. We are very happy and proud to be working with you both. Introduce me Chen Yuan, Vice director of Astrogun." Said Chen Yuan with the sweetest smile and bowed in reverence.

"It's an honor for us to work with such great young people as you. Don't be too upset with us. Let's just say we're your parents." Sahut Ahmad Rizal Munaf with distinctive earthy style.

"Yes right, it's normal with us, son, we feel bad if you're too shy. Call us Om and aunt" Sela Antonia leaning her body on the back of a soft chair.

"Hahahaha. good om, aunt. Please read carefully the letter of this cooperation agreement before signing it. " Chen Yuan.

"Oh yes, does this Astrogun Company not need a doctor's employee? I have the son of a female doctor who is still serving in the army. I'd rather he quit the army and apply for a job here. What say?" Ahmad Rizal Munaf said innocently making Chen who was drinking almost choked.

"Aaaaah... hahhahahaa., of course we need a doctor to ensure the health of employees. Especially our CEO he must be very happy if the daughter om becomes his personal doctor. " Take Chen for granted.

"Hahahhaahaa... Is that really so? Give my regards to Geon Arthur Yildiz, tell me when he'll stop by our house again. He's a really amazing young man." Ahmad Rizal Munaf felt so connected and familiar when talking to Chen Yuan. His aura is friendlier than Geon Arthur Yildiz, Papa Heilen thought.

"Wowws.. Woooww, incredible movement." Chen chuckled involuntarily. He found out Arthur had come to Heilen's parents' house.

"What do you mean move? Of course everything is amazing from our RA Karate Academy." Antonia's Response.

"Yes of course aunty, the CEO has already delivered everything to us. RA Karate Academy is indeed amazing." Chen shifted his words.

"Oh yes, aunt I almost forgot. Our CEO is in need of a doctor or neuroscientist professor for now. Is your daughter a neurologist. " Task Chen to just add more talk.

"Well, our son was a general practitioner who went on to a psyche specialist, and is now stranded in the American navy. He's such a genius kid that he can finish all his education earlier than his friends." Antonia's story with pride.

Mr Genius Vs Miss Genius??!! WOOOW...! Cheek Chen this time inwardly.

"We have someone close to a doctor who also bears the title of neurologist professor. He's the best in his field in California. I'm sure he's the right partner for great lads like you. " Said Mr. Munaf.

"really om? May I know what his name is so we can find out more information about the neurologist that om intended. " Answer Chen was interested.

"His name is Francisco Cardoso, Mr. Arthur would love to work with him later. They met at my house that day."

"Well, what a coincidence then. Our CEO is a neurorobotics system (Neuro-system in robots) expert, he is in need of additional human neuroscientist partners. I'll call Francisco Cardoso as soon as possible." Chen continued excited.

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