ALDERANDA

Opposition

"Al, how many times have we told you to stay away from Dera! How long are you going to be disputing my orders like this?"
"Mom... You know I won't give up that easily? Al loves Dera, Mom!"
"Al, are you crazy? I can find any woman who is more perfect than her. You don't need to be so reckless."
"Dad... If Dad and Mom really love Al, you should understand what can make Al happy."
"Al, we are doing this for your happiness, Al. What will people say if the only child of a Darmajaya, the owner of a large company, the Darmajaya group , marries a poor girl like her--"
"Enough Dad! Do you really care about my happiness? For you all that matters is your ego, fame and what people think."
"Al..." Mr. Darmajaya, Al's father almost slapped Al before Al's mother stopped him.
"What Dad? Why stop? Why haa? Slap!! If you need to kill me all Dad!"
"Enough Al!! Your love for that woman has really made you blind."
"No Mom... Mommy is wrong. Power and all of this has blinded you."
Al left his parents. The emotions inside him were still burning. He didn't know how long he had to oppose his parents like that for the sake of his love for Dera.

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"Dera!"
"Ah, yes, Sir." Dera was surprised when she saw Nanda beside her at this time.
"What's wrong with you?"
"Huh? Um, no, it's okay Sir. If you need something, right, Mr. Nanda can call me to your room."
"It's okay Dera, I'm all about to leave. I'm going to have an important meeting soon with a new client. So, please study this file for the presentation, OK? You'll also join me in the meeting later."
"Fine Sir. What must be done today Sir?"
"Hmm, the meeting is still three days away, but I need the presentation ASAP."
"Ohh, Sir. I'll try to finish today Sir!"
"Okay, thanks Dera. I'll go first."
Dera immediately studied the file and tried to understand its contents so she could make a presentation for Nanda.

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In Dera's room, Nanda was surprised to still find Dera there even though it was almost late at night.
"Dera, you haven't come home yet?"
Nanda was surprised because Dera did not answer. Dera's head was currently resting on her desk, maybe she was asleep. Nanda became more curious and approached Dera.
"Turns out she overslept. It's a pity she was working on this presentation until she fell asleep like this. Dera must be tired. What's wrong with Dera? I didn't say I had to finish today."
Nanda stroked Dera's hair while smoothing some of Dera's hair that covered her face. Dera is stubborn. Nanda just gave her the file this afternoon but Dera insisted on finishing the presentation tonight.
"You are really sweet Dera! Maybe that's why I'm crazy about you like this. You're going to be Mrs. Nanda Armandito. Just you wait honey!" Nanda muttered while looking at Dera's shady face.
Dera felt that someone was disturbing her sleep at this time. Slowly she opened her eyes. She was so surprised to see the figure in front of her. With consciousness that has not been fully collected, Dera raised her head.
"Ehh, sorry Mr. Nanda. I... I overslept, I didn't do it on purpose Sir."
"Dera. Why are you apologizing? Now get up, let me take you home! It's already late."
"Ah, Sir. But the presentation isn't over yet, Sir. Mr. Nanda can just go home first. Let me work on this presentation first."
"Dera, I didn't tell you to finish today right? Can you just continue tomorrow. Now you have to go home, rest. Come on, I'll take you."
"No need Sir. I--"
"Don't argue with me again Dera! I don't want to argue with you now."
"Yes Sir."
Nanda and Dera were in one car. The atmosphere was so awkward, Dera could not hold back her sleepiness. She fell asleep in Nanda's car. Nanda who saw it just smiled. He didn't want to disturb Dera's deep sleep. Along the way, Nanda held the hand of the girl he adored who was now his secretary.
Arriving at Dera's house, Nanda was confused about how to wake Dera from her deep sleep.
Nanda touched Dera's face. Because there was no movement at all from Dera, Nanda took advantage of this opportunity to get closer to Dera. Nanda's lips slowly approached Dera's, Nanda almost kissed her before Dera finally woke up.
"Mr. Nanda..."
"Ah yes Dera."
"Sorry Sir, I overslept again."
"Hmm, it's okay Dera, I understand that you are tired and very sleepy. Erm, we have arrived at your house. You can come in and rest."
"Thanks Sir, um but--"
"What now?"
"No, I'm confused. How come Mr. Nanda knows where my house is? Even though Mr. Nanda had never been here before and I was sleeping so I couldn't show you the way."
"Eh... That. I... I know from your personal data and CV documents. Yes, from there."
"Oh I guess--"
"What do you think? Do you think I've ever followed you like that?"
"Ah, no, Sir. I didn't say that. Yes, I'll go in first, Sir. Thank you for taking me!"
"Won't you offer me to stop by first? This is the first time your boss takes you home."
"Do you want to stop by?"
"Why not? I want to. But... Another time, okay? I think it's already late and I don't want to disturb your rest time."
"Yes Sir."
"Okay Dera! Have a good rest. Good night !"
"Yes, good night Sir."
Nanda left with his car. While Dera went into her house.