ALDERANDA

Lovely Secretary

In the secretary's room currently occupied by Dera, Dera is thinking about what will happen next. She was really uncomfortable with this situation. Being Nanda's personal secretary was not an interesting thing for her.
Even though this meant that she was promoted from a normal employee to Nanda's trusted secretary and automatically her salary at the company was higher, Dera still didn't want that. Because to be honest, to this day she still feels awkward and afraid of Nanda.
Dera's thoughts were suddenly broken when she heard the sound of a telephone ringing in her room.
"Hello Dera, this is Nanda."
"Oh, hello Sir. Ee... I.. Yes, Mr. Nanda, what's wrong?"
"You come to my room now huh!"
"Okay Sir."
Dera rushed to Nanda's room which was not far from her room. After she knocked on the door and Nanda told her to come in, she began to approach Nanda who was sitting in his oversized chair as CEO.
"Excuse me Sir, what is it Sir?"
"Dera, in an hour you will accompany me to a meeting, okay?"
"Me Sir?"
"Yes I ask you, I've been talking to you right?"
"Yes but why should I Sir?"
"Because you are now my secretary. Well... You don't need to ask any more questions. You'll just come with me later. You will study this file first for a moment."
"Okay Sir."
An hour later, Dera accompanied Nanda to a meeting with his client at a quite luxurious restaurant. The client agreed to a major contract with Nanda's company. Nanda was very satisfied with Dera's performance because in that meeting Dera was very helpful in convincing the client to agree to the contract.
"Dera... Thanks for your help earlier. You did a good job."
"Ah, I'm not doing anything Sir."
"You made it easier for me to get a contract with my client earlier, Dera. You know, that's a big contract and really profitable for our company."
"Mr. Nanda was able to get the contract because of Mr. Nanda's business."
"Okay, it's up to you. What is clear is that I am very grateful."
"Yes Sir. Can we go back to the office now?"
"Hey, Dera. It's lunch time, so let's just have lunch here, shall we?"
“Lunch?”
"Who allowed you to go Dera?? You have to accompany me to have lunch here."
"But Sir..."
"Enough Dera! It turns out that you really like to protest. Okay, just obey now. I'll treat you to lunch today. Just think of this as a gift from me because of the contract earlier."
When Dera almost opened her mouth to refuse Nanda's invitation again, Nanda quickly interrupted Dera's reaction.
"Ssht Dera, no buts anymore. No more protests. Now you sit down!"
Dera had no more power to refuse Nanda's request. Finally they had lunch together.
Dera remained uncomfortable and felt awkward, she hurriedly finished her food so she could leave immediately and be free from that situation.
"Dera, are you really hungry? Don't eat it slowly. Why are you in such a hurry? You might choke later."
"Emm... Sorry Sir. After all, the food was delicious. I've never had anything this delicious before." Dera tries to find reasons and wants to make Nanda ill feel .
However, instead of ill feel , Nanda was even more exasperated by Dera's attitude and innocence.
"Haha, Dera.. Dera. You are just what you are!" Nanda said with a chuckle at Dera's behavior.
"..."
Dera did not answer Nanda. Her cheeks were now blushing because she was embarrassed to have been laughed at by Nanda.
"Okay Dera. You don't need to be embarrassed like that. Look, if you like eating here, I can invite you here every day."
"No Sir. Mr. Nanda doesn't need to bother."
"It's okay Dera. Ohh yeah, from what you said earlier, may I ask something? Has your boyfriend never invited you to eat at a place like this?"
Dera choked at Nanda's words.
"Sorry Dera, I didn't mean to--"
"No problem Sir. If Mr. Nanda wants to know, my boyfriend even proposed to me at a cafe that is quite luxurious. We often eat together or have dinner together at several restaurants. I just prefer to spend time with my boyfriend in simple places beautiful place and full of romantic atmosphere. You don't need an expensive place, Sir. What's important is quality time . A place like this is just Mr. Nanda's level. We prefer something simple."
Dera's long words broke Nanda's heart. Dera casually talked about being with Al in front of Nanda's face, the man who at this time really wanted Dera's love.
Nanda looked emotional but still tried to hold it back so as not to explode in front of everyone.
"Sorry Sir. I digress too much huh? Maybe I misspoke. I'm sorry Mr. Nanda, I... I didn't mean anything."
"That's it. It's okay Dera. Now let's just continue eating."
After finishing lunch, they returned to the office and continued their work.

•••

When it was time to leave the office, Nanda intended to take Dera home.
"Dera...!"
"Hey Mister Nanda"
"You just go home with me okay! I'll take you home."
"Ah, Sir. It's not good if Mr. Nanda takes me home, Mr. Nanda is my boss."
"So why Dera? Which rule forbids the boss from going home with his secretary?"
"No Sir."
"There you go! It's okay!!"
"Erm, Sir, I'm sorry, but I think my boyfriend has picked me up in front. I don't want him to misunderstand."
"Ohh, I see. Well, maybe next time, let's go home together. But, btw , you don't want to introduce your boss to your boyfriend?"
"Huh?? Er... Next time, Sir! Yes, Sir, I've been waiting for you. Excuse me, Sir."
Dera ran towards Al, leaving Nanda where he is now.
"Hey honey!!"
"Al, why did you pick me up?"
"Isn't that right? Do you have an appointment to go home with the others?"
"Ahh, no, Al. Usually I can take the bus too."
"You have a boyfriend, honey!! Would you rather date a bus driver?"
"What the heck Al? It's okay..."
"Okay..." Al leaned closer to Dera's body. He began to touch Dera and kissed the top of Dera's head. "You must be tired from working all day, right? We're going home now!"
"Yeah Al, but..."
"What else honey?"
"Come with me to eat dinner first! I'm hungry..."
"Uhh poor thing, my girlfriend is starving like this. Well, let's eat first. Let's find your favorite food."
"Really Al?? Okay come on !!"
They laugh together. Al took Dera's hand towards his car.
Al and Dera did not realize that a pair of eyes had been staring at them together with an angry gaze. The fire of jealousy was burning in the heart of the man who owned the pair of eyes, Nanda.
"I'll make sure your intimacy won't last long. Dera is only mine. I'll replace that person's position in Dera's heart. Wait for me Dera!! You will soon be completely mine honey..." the CEO muttered to himself .