The Grand King and His Interpreter
Chapter 4 - Home

Cars drove down the streets of the city that began to desolate. The clock has shown at half-ten p.m. I have seen many other sides of an heir to the throne for nearly three hours. We didn't talk about any contracts or important things related to my additional work. Steve let me enjoy his proud five-foot chicken soto. It was quite far from the restaurant that was canceled to be where we had dinner.

While Steve and I were eating our meal, Natsume disappeared somewhere. Even now, it's just me and Steve in the car. Steve also did not explain anything about the sudden disappearance of Natsume's spirit.

“Natsume is my senior in college. He took care of me while I was living in Japan. It made me understand a lot of things before I actually jumped into the business world. Natsume is like my own brother.” Obviously Steve suddenly broke the silence between us.

“Can you tell me about how Natsume became a wandering spirit?” My toot.

Steve chuckles. He covered his mouth with his left hand, as if he was holding something to say.

“Natsume is now in Singapore under the supervision of a doctor. He used to serve as the director of operations at the office. I don't know the details, suddenly she fell ill and went into a coma.”

I didn't respond to anything. I'm just waiting for Steve to explain more.

“I don't get any answers about Natsume. I initially believed there was nothing strange about Natsume until one day, he appeared in my dreams. Not long after that, he appeared before me. But as you can see, I can't communicate with him. I'm also confused.” Steve Obviously.

“Does anyone besides us get to see Natsume?”ask again.

“So far no.” Steve replied briefly.

“Steve, you take me back to the office again yes, my car is there.” I said when I saw the car had reached the intersection

“I'll take you home.”

“Cost by ojek online from my apartment to mahal office.” I said.

“Tomped I picked up.” Steve said briefly.

“Our incoming hours will be different.” Refuse fast.

“I picked up early. Just relax.” Steve again.

Actually, the reason I refused to be picked up by Steve, was because I didn't want to hear any strange rumors. I mean, people really like to gossip about things that should go into the private sphere. How could I know? Because sometimes I'm part of those people. Sometimes it just happens, without being controlled.

“Which way is your house?” Ask Steve. He's marginalizing his car.

I mentioned my full address. Steve drove back to his car again in a relaxed manner. I live alone in a house I just bought three months after I got accepted to work at the company where I am today. My mom and dad helped me out with his DP screen, and I took the install myself.

My house is not big, nor is it small. My two-story house with two bedrooms and equipped with a smart home system. My house is located in a residential complex that is also equipped with a one gate system that is maintained by security for 24 hours, making me comfortable and feel safe.

Some of my acquaintances said that it was more convenient to live in an apartment by adjusting the rent we could afford to pay, and they said, I can still have fun with the existing salary. Buying a house when we're married, they say. Granted home install makes me always be careful when you want to buy something, but it's okay is my choice.

“Night, Sir..” Steve opened the window, then greeted the two security guards.

“Night Mr. Beno, Mr. Gun.” My broom.

“Eh, Neng Cheri. Just come home at this time?”Ask Mr. Gun kindly. “Tumben is not Mas Gilang anter.”more.

“Count your girlfriend's name, huh?” Steve looked at me. “You didn't story.”

I took a long breath. Do I need to tell my Director all personal information that has nothing to do with the office? Uhm, could've. If they ask, but to deliberately tell it, it is not my duty.

Tiin's! The sound of the car horn behind us made Steve realize. “Mari,pak.” Steve said for the last time before driving his car again.

“Not you live alone huh?” Ask Steve again.

I didn't answer the question and focused on looking ahead. “After the round turn to the right.” I said.

“So you won't answer my question?” Ask Steve again. I could hear a tone of annoyance from his voice.

I took a long breath. “Does the Director's job also include interfering in the personal affairs of his employees?” My toot.

“Not really. Just in case.”Answer Steve flat. “Which house are you?” Ask Steve before I can interrupt.

“That, number 21.” I said while pointing at one house before the intersection.

Steve stopped his car right in front of the house. He helped me take off my seat belt.

“Thank you, for taking me home.” I said as I got out of the car.

Steve pulled down the windshield. “Tomorrow I pick up at half-time seven.” he said.

“Oke.”Answer's short.

Steve waved for a while, before finally driving his car away leaving me alone. I wondered where Natsume was going, because since we finished dinner, he just blew it away.

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“Arrgh!!” I shouted quite loudly when I saw that the pale figure of Natsume was already standing right in front of the entrance.

Natsume seems to need to learn how to be a good ghost. Although I also did not understand the manners of being a ghost, at least he still remembered how to properly meet. But, it seems free. I would also be surprised if he suddenly pressed my doorbell, standing at my door.

“Can you show up with more normal?” I asked while trying to regulate my breathing and rhythm of my heartbeat that was not because of. “What if I suddenly have a stroke due to being too shocked?”

“Sorry.” Short words.

Pips. The door behind me was locked automatically. “You can watch tv, or do anything. I'm gonna take a shower. Don't nodintip.” I said as I entered my room.

“Arrgh!”for the umpteenth time Natsume has appeared.

He was standing with his waist in front of me.

“Do you think I'm like a peepsmith?” Ask.

“Iya. Seeing you abuse your ability to appear anywhere you want is enough to pin you down with the label peepsmith.” Reply annoyed. “Wait out there.”continue me while pushing Natsume's body out of my room.

“Iya, sorry.” Natsume disappeared when he finished saying sorry.

Do I need to install a cctv inside the house? Because in some posts or articles that I have read, CCTV can capture the forms of subtle creatures. So I'm gonna find out if Natsume's really hanging out at my house or not. But, it also feels like it will be useful if the camera captures the figure of another creature that is more sinister than the form of Natsume.

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