The Passion of the Actor
Season 2 Chapter 47

Sidney's days have been very busy. After the internship proposal was approved, Sidney was still good at working out the outline to be able to join the seminar later.

"Good health, don't drop" Ryu said by phone. The man is also currently busy developing his project who wants to open a branch.

A week after returning from Jakarta, Ryu never asked her anything until tonight when the man drove her home.

"Sid, you really don't love me?" Ryu smiled as he threw the question. He remained focused looking towards the road, with his hands grasping the steering wheel.

"Kok Mas nanya so? Yes, love."

"Did any of the Royal children ever have a relationship with you?" tanyanya was still calm.

One thing Sidney admired from the man was that he never showed any panic, always calm, even if something was bothering him.

"We're like brothers, Mom."

The car arrives in front of Sidney's boarding alley. He had to get down here because the car couldn't get through the small alley to his boarding house.

"Sorry, Mas. I've been lying. I was in a relationship with Paris, the oldest child in the family." Sidney is downcast, embarrassed to think about lying to Ryu.

"I already know, because I'm under threat from him."

"Huh? The threat?"

"Obviously a warning. When you got here, that day someone came to see me at the office. I immediately recognized him as a member of the Royal family, because when I dropped you off, he was there."

"Want to?" Sidney could no longer remain silent, hiding her curiosity. What did Paris tell him? What did the man think to decide to go to Ryu to Bandung? Is that why he didn't look when Sidney left?

All the questions came in his head.

"He asked me to take care of you, treat you well, and always give you what you ask for. He also threatened to beat me up if I made you suffer and cry."

Sidney quiet. His heart warmed up to the recesses of his soul. Flowering in his heart because Paris thought so much about it, still loving. "Basic of Paris bego! Why just hand me over to Ryu!" his inner.

Want to cry, but he himself confused why should he cry, instead of should he be happy? It means that Paris let go of her and approved of Sidney's relationship with Ryu. But does it feel crowded?

"Hey, how come you're so dumb? This is good news or not, Paris bless us?" Ask Ryu gently. If there was a questionnaire of the best men in the world, in addition to Elrick and om Dipanya, surely Sidney would choose Ryu.

"Aren't you angry about this? After a week back, why ask now?"

"Sid, in Japan, there is a man who loves a woman for a long time. For the sake of getting the woman's love, the man was willing to become a shadow lover, waiting until the woman turned her head. One day, the woman finally accepted the man, they got married. It was the happiest moment for the man, but what he did not know, the woman never felt happy in her household, even though they had children. In his heart, the woman still held deep feelings for the former."

Ryu was silent for a moment, taking a deep breath as if the story he was telling was so close to his life.

"I don't want it after we get married, you're not as happy as my mom. I don't want you to accept me just out of pity or malice, or even just a tool to forget the real person in your heart. Don't be like my mother, who's afraid to achieve her dreams, to reach her love."

"Enough, Mom. You've talked too much!" sidney hugged Ryu. A good man who is always there in every sadness.

"Don't cry anymore. I will give you time to strengthen your heart. If you still love Paris, then dare, Sid. Fight love. I will always support you."

Sidney did not answer, she just continued to cry until she was tired. The coolant in the car was not able to cool his feelings. There was guilt on Ryu, but honestly there was relief in his heart.

Rain flushed the city of Bandung tonight, watering the heart that had been dry because of sadness which was also a feeling of pain.

During this time he never opened his identity to anyone he knew in the city of Bandung, especially to Ryu. At first he wants to live to be the new Sidney, who has no one.

"Then what about how you feel?"

"not important. A handsome man I would have wanted a lot. Or I'll wait for your servant" Ryu's tease that makes Sidney laugh while saying 'amit-amit'. Both of them laughed, although maybe the meaning of their laughter is different.

Sidney laughed because she was so happy, she became brave because of Ryu, she became convinced of where she was going because of Ryu. Ryu laughs at saving a girl who has almost the fate of her mother. Saddened? Evidently. Ryu sincerely loved Sidney, even loved the woman very much. But his love just wants happiness in Sidney, even though he is not the one who can give it.

"Come in. It's night. Get enough rest. Remember, I'm giving you as much time as you need, so take your guilt off me."

"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Mas. As long as you haven't found the right girl, I'm ready to be your best friend, as well as your team of would-be lovers."

They both laughed again. Ryu pulls Sidney, hugging the girl one last time. Because even though he gave Sidney time as he said, Ryu already knew the answer. So let this hug be their last hug as lovers, after the door is opened and Sidney gets out of the car, then between them there is only friendship.

"A good sleep. If there's anything, tell me. And the matter of the internship, I've asked the personnel department, to put you in a comfortable division. He'll back you up there."

"Thank you a lot, huh Mas. I also go home, rest. I'll see you tomorrow."

Ryu nodded, and Sidney got out of the car. Walking in the dark at night to his boarding house at the end of the road. His feelings are now calm, no longer feeling evil because it has lied to Ryu about his feelings.

The cost, which is on the second floor, requires him to pass through several rooms first until he reaches the side stairs. When going up, Sidney was shocked to death because he was stopped by a man in all black clothes. Even Sidney took two steps back to be surprised.

"You?"

"Where are you from? Why did you just come home at this hour?"

The man looked tired, pale and angry. But what is he here for? and since when?

"You here? Why?"

"Can't the interrogation be inside? My head hurts and my clothes are wet!"

Sidney who was also worried immediately walked in front to his room, which was followed by the man who had been the topic of discussion with Ryu.

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The white riding prince came...😍😍

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