Tone of Nara
Chapter 61 . No More Time (part 3)

POV NARA'S

“I worked on this for a long time. Initially this was a project for my thesis, although in the end I did not continue and I chose to make a thesis about corporate communication. But then I felt that this project was quite good in business and useful to many people, and I continued. It's not easy indeed. Moreover, I have to work a lot on various projects and also finish college. My

lucky to know Mr. Franco, my boss at LC. Mr. Franco's evening goal,” said Pradipta who gave his salute to the LC owner who had just arrived. Franco just laughed as he raised his glass. Pradipta once said that he said I was the owner of the brilliant ideas he presented. So Mr. Franco and Pradipta's friend must have known about me and his lies.

“As I said earlier, I am lucky to know Mr. Franco and working at LC, so I managed to develop this concept. It is not easy and quite exhausting to finish, it can be said to spend a lot of funds, time and sweat. But all is not in vain and the results are with pride I present to you all,” said Pradipta. Whahuh? Didn't even mention my name? And it looks like Mr. Franco and his friends agreed with what Pradipta said. Has Pradipta lied to everyone by acknowledging my work as his? Or is it just part of their business?

“Thank you very much for your attention. Women as beautiful as you, can give smart questions and prove that you have done research before asking. Darling your source is wrong mbak,” says

Pradipta after receiving a paper that seemed to be inquiring from a beautiful television reporter. Aye! That's right mbak!. Wants me to scream justify. But Adrian's soft squeeze on my shoulder resuscitated me. Adrian whispered to remind me that Nada is now dead. We still have a mission that should not be thwarted just because of emotion. Yeah, Adrian's right. I have to hold back. I immediately looked at the female reporter earlier to see her reaction. Although sweet, Pradipta's answer was quite striking. However the woman seemed to smile calmly unaffected. He just yelled “Then what's right?”

“OK actually question and answer session not held. But out of fear of all the curious, I only answered this one yes,” said Pradipta while taking a breath. He glanced at July who was giving the head bobble.

“Goddlers, Sister Esther, is her name mbak Ester?” pradipta asked who was answered with a nod.

“Mbak Esther asked me that the ideas and ideas of this project belong to others that I took for granted. Or in other words, source Mbak Ester said that I acknowledge the work of others and make as my project,” said Pradipta with a smile.

“I am heartbroken Ma'am, sad me,” said Pradipta put on a sad face and held his chest

“OK, as I said earlier, this project I have been working on since I was in college. It's been a long time. I have an early look at this project if I want to prove it. It's on my laptop, whose metadata can be proven. I worked on this project earnestly and made many sacrifices. But if anyone can prove that this project is his, right now I will leave my position to him. But

if I can't prove it then I can sue anyone with defamation,” Pradipta said seriously.

What's?! The overwhelming answer makes no sense. He doesn't even know anything about this project. I did everything. I really can't believe what Pradipta said. And I can't believe I saw my favorite laptop in Pradipta's hands. I wanted to jump on stage and take a laptop gift from papa it . I miss my laptop. There's a lot of my work and all the stories about me and papa. That laptop is the escape place Papa gave me. Had I been able to be Nada and Nada not been considered dead, I would have run up there and made everything that was mine. I was angry and I was upset. Regretting that I was washed away just because of that disgusting laugh and touch. Regretting I thwarted the mission just because of false emotions and feelings.

A thunderous applause greeted Pradipta's reply, angering me even more. All just the words that Pradipta and Juli spoke, no longer mattered to me. Two traitors who don't know themselves. I'm so mad. Maybe my face is very red now. I tried to hide my face that could not smile. I clenched my hands together to channel this uncomfortable race. It took me a while to pretend to be back. I immediately hid myself on the corner most drink table. I knew Adrian was following me and trying to hide me behind his back.

“Nara,” I heard a soft M blur. Hearing her voice made me warm and calm. I know now that I need M. I immediately raised my head in search of his whereabouts. As if I understood what I needed, Adrian immediately shifted and showed the position of M. Ah, there he is, the man who can always calm me down. Without me knowing it, my mouth formed an upward curve the moment my net found it. Although there was still my disappointment and anger at Pradipta earlier, but seeing the figure of M I became calm. My mind became clear and knew what I should do. Seeing M there and Juli on stage looking friendly with Pradipta again worries me. I know M must be jealous and hurt.

“M? you okay?” tanyaku, who is really not calm because he is worried about the situation. It turns out that my concern for M is greater than my anger for Pradipta and July.

“I'm fine. I was quiet and left you for a while, because there's something I have to do,” M said. Oh, that's the reason he's been silent noiseless. Apparently he was at work instead of getting angry in July.  But really?

“Hey, why do you sound so worried about me? “ ask M with nosy tone as usual. Wuaa, it's nice of me that he can joke like this. Although I'm also not sure if what M said is true or if he just covered it up from me.

“Yes, I know you love Juli so much. It must have been very painful to hear your loved one do that so easily with another man,” I said still trying to be serious.

“Is that? So you why-why when you hear what Pradipta does?” ask M. Why me and Pradipta?I was worried about him.

“Kok so I'm the M anyway? We're talking about you,” my protest is upset. I really don't want to discuss what happened to Pradipta earlier. It's no use. And again I'm worried about M right now. Does he not understand?

“Nara, it's okay if you're distracted by what Pradipta does. It's natural that you're his wife. But that doesn't mean I'll be disturbed when you're in your position. Me and Juli are obviously different from you and Pradipta. You are married anyway. Juli and I were raised as sisters. As a lover, Juli had long done something like this. I'm used to it, although it usually doesn't make it this far,”

said M. It's true, he's just pretending to be nice. The proof he tried to denial by saying at length like this. Surely he was angry and disappointed like my race when he saw what Pradipta and Juli did in the apartment first. As I hid in the closet watching the free spectacle that broke my feelings.  There was an unpleasant feeling in this chest when remembering all that. But strangely I'm not as angry as I used to be. I'm no longer as claustrophobic as I used to be. There was only a little bit of discomfort left at this moment. Have I forgiven Pradipta? Is my love so great that I can accept Pradipta's attitude? Even seeing Pradipta making out with Juli up there, doesn't make me angry anymore.

“Nara, again I want to ask. Do you still want to continue your efforts to approach Pradipta today or do it again later. Next time?” m's voice asked about the project. What does it mean to ask like that? Of course, this project continues. I have to get all Papa's relics. I must avenge my friend's death, I must be able to show their evil by getting the Pradipta first. I had to make the man acknowledge that I existed and that the project was mine. And most importantly, I must make Mahardika happy by returning her July. And again, we don't have much time. In fact, it was not until 3 months that they were getting married and July became the property of Pradipta. Well, although marriage is not a guarantee to make sure Pradipta will not turn on other women. My marriage and I are proof of that.

“There's another time ya M? Isn't their marriage less than three months away? “ I said to M.

“Oke, what do you want?” M asked me. I know for a fact that he was worried and doubted me about facing Pradipta, after I had a moment to sculpt. Especially now Pradipta is concentrating on the launch of his project. While July can certainly be there beside Pradipta. I can be sure the possibility of me to hook Pradipta was very small. But I can definitely. This must not fail, for the sake of a man as good as M. I did this for him.

“I want today to at least get acquainted with Pradipta and exchange phone numbers. It will be difficult to run

let's just say that he and I don't know each other and exchange phone calls. I could've gotten a phone number from someone else, but it wouldn't have impressed Pradipta. You know how many women chase him and give up his body just to get close to Pradipta,” I try to say what I think.

“Then?” ask M. This guy was a fun discussion friend. He always listened to me and discussed everything. If he wants to, he can decide for himself. His brain and strategic skills are amazing.

“I should be able to impress Pradipta and want to get to know me. Curious me. Not the other way around,” I said confidently.

“Okay, agree. But how? You are just close and touched a little has immediately turned into a statue. Or do not Pradipta descendant Medusa huh?’ tanya M still wants to joke.

“Hahaha, there's only you M.  I'm sorry, I wasn't mentally prepared. But janjaji won't happen again,” I said reassured him. Well even though I myself do not know how to approach Pradipta. But most

no, I have to be sure first, right?