ALDERANDA

Can It Survive?

Dera finally got a job at a company. In her office, Dera met a good boss. The handsome CEO who owns the company, Nanda Armandito.
Several weeks have passed since Dera was accepted as an employee at Nanda's office. Dera's sweet face and gentleness were now able to make Nanda fall in love. The CEO began to feel the vibrations of love in his heart. At every opportunity, Nanda always tries to pay attention to Dera and slowly approaches her.
Currently, Dera is in Nanda's office.
"Sir, sorry Mr. Nanda, these are the documents you asked for."
"Oh, uhm yes Dera. Go ahead, you just put it on the table. Dera, can we talk for a minute?"
"Yes Sir. What's wrong?"
"Please sit down first. Dera I'm glad you work here. You're quite competent. You did a good job."
"Thank you Mr. Nanda."
"Have you got a boyfriend?"
"Ehh. Yes Sir, I already have a boyfriend."
"Ahh, that's too bad. There's no chance anymore."
"Uhm... What do you mean Mr. Nanda?"
"I'm in love with you. I like you Dera."
"Sorry Mr. Nanda, I--but I already have someone I love."
Since then, Dera has felt uncomfortable every time she meets Nanda. However, Dera must remain focused and professional with her work.
On the other hand, Al felt very uneasy because recently he rarely communicated with Dera.
When Dera came home from work, Al was waiting for her outside.
"Mr. Al, what are you doing here?"
"I want to pick you up. We need to talk, Dera."
"I'm busy, want to go home. I don't have time."
"Dera, just a moment. Let's all have dinner."
Al invites Dera to a restaurant.
"Dera, are we still dating? Do you still think I'm your boyfriend?"
"What do you think Mr. Al?"
"Dera, I need clarification. We haven't had any communication lately. We haven't broken up, have we, honey?"
"Mr. Al, maybe it's my fault too. I'm sorry. I was too busy with my own work to forget about Mr. Al. I miss Mr. Al too."
"Yes honey. I miss you even more. From now on, let's not lose contact again!"
Al and Dera finally make up. Often when they are busy with their own activities. Al is still busy teaching. While Dera is busy with her work in the office. However, they are always in touch with each other.
On one occasion, when Dera and Al had dinner together, Al intended to propose to Dera. He had prepared a ring for Dera.
"Dera you like the place right?"
"I really like Mr. Al, the place is comfortable, the food is also delicious."
"Yeah, thank goodness you like it. Erm, Dera... can I talk to you about something?"
"Hmmm, how are you? Ah, that's okay. Just talk. What's wrong, Mr. Al?"
"Honey, we've been dating for quite a while. We already know our characters from each other. I don't want us to just be ' stuck ' here."
"Then... What does Mr. Al mean?"
"Honey, do you want to marry me? Be my life partner forever. Would you be my wife ?"
"Oh my gosh Mr. Al. Mr. Al proposed to me? This..."
"Yes dear. So what? Do you accept me?"
"But Mr. Al, we need our parents' approval first."
"Yes, I know. I will bring my mom and dad immediately to your house to immediately ask for your parents' approval."
"In that case, I'll just wait for approval from father and mother."
"But you want to be my wife?"
"Yes, if they agree, I will accept Mr. Al."
"Okay, let's just assume they agreed. Now you accept this ring, okay?"
"But I can't use it yet. I want to wait for everyone to agree first. Is that okay?"
"Yes, it's okay dear. You just save it for now. Oh yes, one more thing..."
"What Sir?"
"Darling, I prefer you to call me 'Al' without the word 'Sir' anymore. Ok... I'm not that old honey that you have to call me 'Sir'. Again I'm also not your teacher anymore. So, don't 'Sir' again! Point, there is no protest at all."
"Yes, yes Sir... Uh, I mean Al. Hehe..."
Finally Al brought his parents to meet Dera's parents. Dera's parents welcomed the arrival of the Al family well. However, on the other hand, Al's parents immediately disapproved of their son's relationship with Dera because they considered that Dera's family was very inappropriate to be side by side with Al's family due to their difference in social status.
When Al and Dera were walking together, Dera tried to convey her anxiety to Al.
"Al, I want to ask you something."
"Eee, yes honey. What?"
"It's better if we just break up now Al! It's enough to be here."
"Dera, no Ra. What do you mean? I... I don't want us to separate. I don't want to break up with you honey."
"Al. We don't match. We can't be one. Let's just forget everything. Your parents..."
"Honey. Shh! Problems with my mom and dad, you just calm down! Let me take care of that. As long as you're by my side, everything will be fine."
"But Al, I can't. Al..."
"We have to fight together. You believe in me, okay?"
Al hugged Dera tightly.