ALDERANDA

Deal's Love

Dera was so surprised when she was opening a news article. It is clearly written there that the Darmajaya group is now experiencing a crisis and is on the verge of collapse.
Dera also remembered Nanda's words a few days ago. She was sure, this must all be the work of its CEO. Nanda never played games with his words.
Dera decided to meet Nanda. She rushed to the CEO's room. Dera wants to clarify her suspicions and curiosity.
"Dera, why don't you knock on the door first?"
"Sorry Sir... I--"
"Why are you Dera?"
"I want Mr. Nanda to explain this!" Dera showed her cell phone which contained news articles to Nanda.
"Oh, so there's news already! You're right on target if you think this is all my doing. How? Do you like it?"
Dera shook her head, "Why does Mr. Nanda have to do this?"
"I still remember, at that time I explained my reason right?"
"Sir, if it's because of me, Mr. Nanda doesn't have to do that Sir! I don't want everything to turn out like this."
"Why Dera? Do you feel sorry for the Darma family who have been swearing at you all this time?"
"Enough Sir!"
"Besides, I only attacked the Darmajaya group , I didn't hurt Al at all."
"Still, that's not true, Sir."
"You won't be able to change my decision Dera. Now you just go back to your room!"
"But Sir--"
"Go Dera!!"
Dera could not do anything. So far she has never been able to go against her boss's decisions. She's just a secretary.

•••

That night Dera was walking alone with Al.
"Baby, i miss you so much !" Al tightly hugged Dera's body to channel his longing.
“Al, I miss you too.”
"I really need someone to support me now."
"You mean Al? What's wrong with you? Is there a problem?"
"Erm, yes. Actually, this is not my problem but my father's company. Even though I still hate him because he is against our relationship, Mr. Darma is still my father."
"Al... What's wrong with your father's company?" Dera pretended not to know.
"So the Darmajaya group is now dying, suddenly many are leaving work my dad and dad's companies have to bear all the losses which are definitely not small. My dad is really stressed right now."
"Al, but all that must be overcome right?"
"I don't know honey. I'm also thinking about how to do it. Now I'm helping dad at the company. For a while I'm not teaching anymore."
"..." Dera was silent.
"Honey..." Al cupped Dera's face with his palms. "Dera darling, you don't have to think about this either! Let me take care of everything. You just have to be by my side, that's really lightened my burden honey."
Al returned to hug Dera.
"You never leave me, okay? I love you. If I ever lose you, my life will be ruined."
Dera could only shed tears in Al's arms. I don't know if after this he can still feel this warm hug again or not. Dera just wants to live in peace and always be happy with Al.

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The next day at the office, Dera again tried to beg Nanda to fix everything and get the Darmajaya group back to normal.
"What else do you want to talk about, Dera? If this is still about the Darmajaya group , you'd better stop talking. You can leave now!"
"I beg you Sir. Please, don't be like this. Make Mr. Darma's company return to normal. Don't destroy Al's family !!"
"Dera-Dera... I'm amazed at you." Nanda stood up from his seat, he approached Dera. "I did this for you, but you just--"
"I never asked Mr. Nanda to do this!!" Dera raised her voice.
"Dera... Calm down!" Nanda stroked Dera's hair.
Dera immediately brushed off Nanda's hand, "Don't touch me!"
Nanda thought of taking advantage of this opportunity to achieve his ambition.
"Dera, if you insist on your request, I will think about changing my decision."
"Sir... Mr. Nanda seriously?"
"Yes. But I have a condition for you."
"What? What are the conditions Sir?"
"If you want the Darmajaya group to escape its collapse, I will do that. I will not disturb Darma's company anymore. On one condition, you must leave Al and be my lover! You must be mine!"
Dera widened her eyes, she was so surprised by the conditions that Nanda gave.
"That's impossible Sir."
"Hmm. Okay, it's up to you Dera! The decision is in your hands honey. I won't give you another offer."
"..."
"I'm waiting for your answer. If you don't want it, it's OK. No problem." Nanda turned towards his oversized chair again.
"Wait Sir! I accept Mr. Nanda's offer. I want to be Mr. Nanda's lover."