The Obsession of the Actor
The Meeting of Two Families

“Bun, Please..” Kania walk pacing. “I wouldn't have come if you guys were planning on getting me closer to Joshua.” The cheek is still on his right cheek.

“This is the first time we will meet and bring each other's children. Not to bring you closer to Joshua but to maintain a good relationship between friends. I haven't seen Jennifer in a long time. Kania—you should come.”

Kania is putting on her rough hair. “Tapi—Bund, Kania is very busy tomorrow.”

“There are no busy entrepreneurs on weekends. If you are busy, it means you do not like holidays. This time Kania—Bunda has come all the way here you do not even want to meet. Please respect your parents.”

Kania sighed. “Oke Kania is coming. Don't expect anything from Kania.” After that, Kania shut down her phone. Throwing his phone into bed.

Lately the activity is getting denser with the workload that is getting crazier. Now coupled with endless family affairs.

~~

Kania stepped into a restaurant. The sound of his heels sounded slow. He opened the door— found a bench that had been filled with several people including his parents.

Kania sure—the woman sitting in front of her family is the Addison family. Jennifer and Kendric Addison. Both of them look good and then next to them there is a man with glasses, that's Joshua. Kania sighed then put on a smile.

“Kania?” ask Jennifer.

Kania nodded and smiled amiably. “Iya Aunty.”

“Finally I can meet your beautiful daughter,” Jennifer on Dewi Sekar, Kania's mother. Jennifer awkwardly hugged Kania first. “You are very beautiful—similar to your mother.”

“Thanks Aunty.”

“Kania sits next to Mommy.” Dewi Sekar pulled her daughter's hand to sit next to her. Though initially Kania wanted to sit with his father, but because he had already resigned.

There was Joshua in front of him. Kania and Joshua looked at each other. They look like friends. Kania puts shoulder to shoulder—as well as Joshua. They wonder why their families suddenly meet.

Parents' conversations are filled with memories of the past. He said adolescence is the most memorable time. They eat quietly.

“I heard if Kania also plunged in the business world?” ask Kendric.

“Iya Uncle. I built my own business,” answered Kania casually.

“You have smart children,” praise Kendric on Bhanu and also Dewi Sekar. “I used to meet with Aji because he often replaced Bhanu. But today I just met Kania.”

“Kania was not interested in business. He even went to Pharmacy. I think he wandered because he worked in a big hospital—but it turned out to build his own Skincare business,” explained Bhanu. “Kania has long since wander—he has never been to Bhatara's office. He is busy with his own world. Even so—Kania grows up to be an independent and strong woman.”

Kania cut the steak. He regretted not telling his father anything. What his true desires are, what his true ideals are and what is happening to him.

“You are great Kania,” praise Kendric.

“Thanks, Uncle.”

“I also often see Joshua adorning magazines. His name is plastered everywhere as a young businessman the successor of the intelligent Viction,” praise Dewi Sekar.

Jennifer agreed. “I often even accidentally see his interview on Television. At first I was very proud. But over time get bored and become upset. Because Joshua's interview put my favorite soap opera clock back.”

Everyone chuckles with Jennifer's honest words.

“Mom...” complained Joshua.

Jean, a quirky woman who keeps a cute lion named Gabby. Also Drake's best friend. But Kania doesn't want this to happen—Jean could have told Drake about the two families' dinner. Kania doesn't want Drake to know—because he doesn't want Drake to get angry.

“Jean?” Dewi Sekar. “Waah you are already big. Aunty used to pinch your cheeks.”

“Tante Goddess who made my cheeks until now can not tapered.” Jean's approaching. They hugged. Jean's gaze stopped when she saw a woman sitting in front of her sister.

“Kania?”

“You know Kania? Kania son aunt.”

“Of course I know Kania, Auntie.” Jean took a seat beside Joshua. “Because of Kania my friend's lover—Drake.”

“Do you believe such false rumors?” Dewi Sekar seemed eager to reject the thing that Jean said. “Kania did not introduce it to us. Their relationship is not as serious as that—Jean. Kania is still young—friend with many people can open his business path more widely.”

Jean frowned—then nodded. “Oh maybe it was me who believed too much in the rumors.”

Goddess Sekar smiled. “From the time Kania rarely associated with men. If you are definitely in a relationship more than friends—certainly has been introduced to us.”

“Joshua also rarely has relationships with women. Now he's busy taking care of the company,” added Jennifer.

“Maybe they match. You guys try to get closer. You both have no lovers. And also working together in the same field,” added Kendric.

~~

“I'm asking you for help—Jean. Please don't tell Drake about this. Not just you but Duke too.” Kania is in the toilet with Jean.

“Take it easy. I'm not gonna tell Drake about this. Besides I don't want to see you guys fighting.” Jean took a breath. “Honestly I'd be happier if you were in a relationship with my sister. But I'm not as selfish as it ruins your happiness.”

“From the beginning I knew my parents' intention was not just to meet a regular dinner. There must be an intention to get me and Joshua closer.” Kania took the tissue. Wiped a little sweat on his forehead. “But I can't do anything. I tried to refuse. But Mommy insisted on persuading me to come to this event.”

“I intend to introduce Drake to my parents as soon as possible.”

Jean nodded. “That's nice—the sooner the better. So that your parents know—ada another man you've been with. Maybe by meeting Drake. Aunt Goddess will never force you again.”

“I'm not nice to Joshua either. He must be worried about events like this.”

Jean laughed softly. “How do you know he's uncomfortable. Could be in his heart he's happy.” Jean's words sounded ambiguous. Kania wants to talk more—but Jean first comes out of the toilet leaving Kania alone.

~~

Kania is in the Penthouse. Release the original heels then throw them in any direction. He was about to press the light switch—but his aggression was suddenly prevented by a pair of hands that immediately hugged him while silencing his lips.

“I miss you baby.”

Kania. He did not resist, instead rubbing the hand that was holding him from behind. “Drake..” weaned.

“Ya.” Drake kissed Kania's neck a few times. For her as a way of picking up her intoxicating female scent.

Kania pressed the light switch. Then turned his body. Looking up— gazing at Drake who was slightly moustached.

“Where are you from?” Drake rubbed Kania's lips that were still covered in lipstick.