Together but not the same
Episode 6: Choice

Ara was just pensive in that room. He doesn't know what to do. Even her tears may have run out. Swollen eyes and a sore head.

He had not expected Xavier to go so far. He thought Xavier was a very nice person, but it turned out to be just a cover. He could even turn into a figure that Ara had never seen.

Ara looked at the clock on the nightstand beside her bed, it was already night. And he's very hungry. Her parents haven't come home yet and Aunt We don't go anywhere. He was alone in that big house. He hugged himself back.

*****

That afternoon in a black room sat a handsome man and gave orders to his secretary.

"Cancel all contracts of cooperation with Barton's company. And stop funneling funds to the company."

"But sir. What if your father finds out about this? The great lord will definitely be furious." The secretary and his assistant could only bow. He was very familiar with his master. If anyone makes her angry. Be prepared for the consequences.

"This company is mine. So he won't be able to interfere in my affairs. Now do what I tell you to."

"Good sir. I'll do it." the man resigned to leave behind a handsome man who just stared at the crowded street from his study window.

"I'll never let go of you Ara. You're just mine. You invited my dark side back. And don't blame me if I make it this far." Xavier said with a slanted smile on his lips.

*****

In the guest room of the Barton family had already sat the great mistress of the house. She was still waiting for her husband, there was a call coming in and her husband went to pick up the phone first.

Not long ago Anthony came with a pale face. Why don't. Suddenly his secretary informed him that Baxy Company had canceled all contracts of cooperation and had also withdrawn all the funds that had been given. Baxy Company is the largest investor in the company.

"What happened, baby? Why is your face pale? Did something happen? Come sit down first." Tanya Marga was worried.

"The Xavier-owned company withdrew the contract as well as the funds they had provided. They also demand that our company immediately pay the losses incurred by our company. One of the company's finance staff turned out to have misappropriated the project funds and also falsified the report about the project."

"Then what should we do? Xavier's a very nice guy. He couldn't have done that. We need to talk to him, baby." Marga rubbed her husband's arm. She must calm her husband. She was afraid her husband's illness would recur if she kept thinking.

"I'll try to talk to Xavier tomorrow. You just calm down, honey. I'll sort this out soon. He loves our daughter very much. So it's not gonna be that hard." Anthony should resolve this matter immediately. He did not want his wife and daughter to suffer because of his bankruptcy.

But without them realizing Ara was standing on the steps of the house. Ara heard all those conversations. He felt very guilty. Because he's his father and his mother have to get into trouble. He should think now. Xavier is very cunning. He will certainly do everything.

"I can't keep quiet. I'm going to Xavier's company. If necessary I'll beg him not to cancel that contract." Ara wiped her tears and immediately ran to her room. Take the bag and leave immediately.

*****

Ara to the front of Baxy Company. This luxurious multi-storey building is very beautiful. But he had no time to admire it. Now he has to go see Xavier.

Ara entered the elevator and headed towards the 30th floor. The floor where Xavier's room is. He arrived at the desk of Xavier's secretary.

"Is Xavier inside?"

"Mr Xavier is in a meeting right now, miss. But if you want to wait, you should wait in the master's room. Let me drop off." said the man leading Ara to Xavier's study.

Aril then walked out of the room. He had to tell his master if Miss Ara had been waiting in his room.

Ara looked at the room in awe.her design was very much in line with Xavier. There's a big glass window behind that desk. So that people who are in this room can see the view of tall buildings and also the highway below.

As Ara was admiring the room, suddenly the door of the room opened featuring Xavier in a neat shirt suit. The disheveled hair does not make his good looks diminish in the slightest.

"What are you doing here? Have you made a choice?" said Xavier stepped firmly towards Ara who was standing beside her desk.

"I want to talk to you both." Ara who saw Xavier walking towards him suddenly felt nervous as well as scared.

"Do you know the news that your father's company is going bankrupt due to misappropriation of company funds?" Xavier corners Ara to his desk, confining Ara with his hands to her side.

"I know you did it Xavier. Stop all that. You can't involve my family in our problems." Ara said trying to calm down.

"I told you, baby." Xavier rubbed the fine hair and said, "You can't get away from me. You are only mine. Everything you have is mine." said Xavier, inhaling the scent of Ara's hair. Heh. He was really addicted to the smell of a woman's body in front of him.

"You made me want to leave you Xavier. You treated me harshly. You even treat like your paid woman." Said Ara tremblingly.

"I told you. I hate Ara's betrayal the most. And you provoked my emotions that night. So you can't blame me completely." Press Xavier. He then distanced his body. Take something at his desk.

"You're gonna have to sign this if you want your family's company back to how it was. But if you refuse. You and your family should be prepared for the bankruptcy. And you must remember Ara. I'll never let you live in peace."

"I want to read that contract first."

Ara read the contract carefully. The contents of the contract stated that he could not leave Xavier in the slightest. Can't be close to other men. He must always listen and do whatever Xavier tells him to. He must also be guarded by the guards that Xavier will send.

Ara read the contract with a lyrical. His life will be completely in Xavier's hands. There will be no freedom. But he did all this for his family. Yep. His family cannot suffer just because of him.

"I'll sign this. But you have to promise not to cancel that contract. You also have to promise to get my family's company back to normal. You have to promise Xavier." Said Ara pleading. No papa he sacrificed. He doesn't care about his freedom. All he has in mind is his family.

"I promise you, you can keep my promise."

Ara signed the contract with trembling hands. It was a difficult decision. But this is the only path he has to take.

Without Ara noticing, Xavier laughed inwardly. Her aura is stupid. Ara should have read the contract carefully. After this Ara will be his forever.

"I signed it. And I hope you'll keep your promise."

After saying that Ara passed away. He was not strong if he had to see Xavier's face without feeling guilty. But one thing Ara knew.

He had wrongly loved a Xavier.

Xavier looked at the closed door. He sat in the chair of his pride. Looking at the signature that Ara inscribed on top of that contract. After this Xavier will make sure Ara's life will never calm down again.