ALDERANDA

Dating and Surprise

Al insists that Dera stay by his side. However, what Dera was feeling right now really put Dera in a dilemma. Dera also loves Al, she is not at all willing to let go of Al from her life. However, remembering how Al's family treated her family the other day made her doubt her love for Al a little.
"Hi darling..."
"Al, sorry I'm late. I had work at the office that I had to finish first."
"It's okay honey. But you can't be too busy okay! You can't be tired because of your work. You also need refreshing, right?"
"Yeah, Al."
"Yes, Dera darling. Now we can start our date. Let's go."
Al and Dera enjoy their time together. For a moment they forgot about Al's parents' opposition to their relationship.
While gazing at the beautiful view of the fountain in the city park, Al held Dera's hand gently and started a conversation between the two of them.
"Dera, let's go on a date like this every day!"
"Al??"
"Why honey? Are you afraid of being bored with me if we meet every day?"
"What the heck Al? It's not like that."
"So now there's no problem right?"
"..."
"Dera... Are you comfortable with your current job?"
"Yes Al. Everything is fine."
"How long do you plan to work there?"
"Well until that company stopped me."
"Scratch me seriously honey!"
"Okay Al. I don't know when I will stop either. But I won't give my resignation letter for now. I'm still comfortable there and I don't have enough savings."
"Darling..."
"Al... You know what? I purposely found a job for me to go to college and help my mother and father."
"After we get married you don't have to be like this honey."
"..."
"Why are you quiet honey?"
"Are you sure we're going to marry Al?"
"I'm a thousand percent sure honey!!"
Dera moved away from her place and headed to Al's car. Al immediately followed Dera's steps.
"Honey, what's wrong?"
"It's okay Al. I just want to go home. It's already late, tomorrow I have to get up early to go to work."
"That much enthusiasm for work!! Even though I still want to spend time alone with you."
"Al, we can meet again another time."
"Hmm, alright Miss Dera. I'll take you home. I'm not going to let Miss Work Spirit be late for work. Hm, I'm getting suspicious, I heard that your company's CEO is still young and quite handsome. Or you-- "
"Al what do you mean?"
"You wouldn't be attracted to him would you?"
"Al..."
"What if he's interested in you?"
"..."
Dara was silent. She knew very well that Nanda--the CEO at that company really wanted her love. Even so far, Dera has always tried to avoid the CEO. Al's question really made her tongue go numb.
"Honey ..." Al brought his body closer to Dera's body no longer. He stroked Dera's long beautifully flowing hair. "Dera darling, I don't want you to be attracted to other men. I'm the only one in your heart darling. I love you so much..."
"Al. Ehmm, what do you want?"
Al didn't care about Dera's question. He got closer and closer to Dera until their faces met. Al's hand gently held Dera's cheek. Their foreheads met and their breaths collided.
"Al... You..."
"I love you Dera!"
Dera closed her eyes when Al's lips began to touch hers.
Dera had wanted to immediately break off her kiss with Al but quickly Al just held Dera's head and deepened the kiss.
So long they were almost out of breath when Al finally broke the kiss.
"Al why... Ehh, why did you do that?"
"It's okay honey. I just want to be closer to mine now. Is that okay?" Al stroked Dera's cheek gently.
When Al wanted to get closer to Dera again, Dera immediately pushed Al's body.
"Al, can we go home now?"
"Hmm, okay honey, we go home now."
They arrived at Dera's house.
"Thanks darling..."
"Al I should be the one saying thanks to you because you've taken me home."
"Okay. But I also want to say thank you for our date tonight. Don't give up!"
"What the heck Al??"
Al hugged Dera tightly.
"Honey, you have to promise me, never turn away from me. Because until whenever you are only mine." Al kissed the top of Dera's head.
"Yes Al."
"Yes, now you go in and rest, honey. Good night ! Have a nice dream, honey! I'll be home."

•••

In the morning at the office, Dera was already making a noise because suddenly her boss called her into the room for no apparent reason.
Dera knocked on Nanda's door.
"Enter!!"
"Erm, Mr. Nanda. Earlier Mr. Nanda told me to go to your room. What's wrong, Sir?"
"Ahh yes Dera. Please sit down first."
They continued their conversation on the couch in Nanda's room.
"So what's the matter, Sir? Have I made a mistake?" Dera looks nervous.
"Yes, Dera. You've made a big mistake because you didn't accept me at that time."
"Uhm... What do you mean?" Dera became more nervous until he clutched his own skirt tightly.
Dera's attitude made Nanda become exasperated with her.
"Haha... Dera-Dera. What's wrong with you? I'm just kidding. Okay, okay... So actually I called you here because I have good news for you."
"What Sir?"
"So from now on you are officially my personal secretary."
"Mr. Nanda... But Sir--"
"Why Dera? You don't like it?"
"Mr. Nanda this--"
"Anyway, I don't accept rejection from anyone. This is my decision and cannot be contested."
"..."
"Here is your to-do list starting today. Your room is near mine. You can ask me anything that isn't clear. Okay... That's all for now. So, good job Miss Dera! You can go to your room Now!"
"Okay Sir."
After arriving at her room, Dera cursed to herself.
"Why did everything turn out like this? What did Mr. Nanda mean to make me his secretary? I hope everything will be fine."

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Meanwhile, in his room, Nanda smiled with satisfaction while looking at Dera's photo that was clearly displayed on his cell phone.
"The initial stages went well. My Dera dear, soon you will be mine. Let's just wait for the time! You will be in my arms forever dear. I want you ."