ALDERANDA

Too Far

"Nanda I--"
Nanda hugs Dera.
"I know this is hard for you honey. But that's okay, I'm ready to be patient. I'll be patient waiting for you. I'm sure one day you will really forget Al and love me completely. I love you Dera."
"Nanda, I can not marry you."
"Baby. I will do anything to make you happy."
"This.. I don't understand why we came this far now. I have a relationship with you even just because of the deal you suddenly made."
"And you agree honey?"
"But, I didn't expect that you would want our relationship to go this far."
"Dera, you think I'm not serious with you? You're my first love dear."
"Nan--"
"Shhh, that's it honey, we can talk about this later. We'll think about everything again. If you don't want to get married that soon, okay.. I'll arrange everything. But one day you will still be Mrs. Nanda Armandito. I'll make sure of that."
Suddenly Nanda's mother came to them.
"Nanda, Dera. What's wrong? Everything is fine right?"
"Yes, Ma. There's nothing wrong. Ma, Nanda and Dera will say goodbye first. It's almost evening."
"Why are you in such a rush, Nan? Mama thought you and Dera wanted to stay here."
"You don't have to, Ma. Next time, okay? Nanda doesn't like Dera's parents either."
"Oh, that's it, then. Uh, yes, Nan, sometime take papa and mama to meet Dera's parents, OK? Mama just wants the relationship with the prospective in-laws to become even closer."
"Um, yes Ma. Later Nanda will try to arrange the time. Greetings to papa, Ma!"
"Yes. Be careful! Nanda, don't drive too fast!"

... ...

"It's over dear. Come on!"
"Nan, you just go home!"
"Uh, I want to say goodbye to your parents first."
"No need Nan. I'll come over later."
"Honey? Are you okay?"
"Nanda I'm okay. I'll go first."
"DERA!"
Dera enters the house. While Nanda did not understand what he should do. If he is too aggressive and forces Dera, it will only make Dera farther away. However, he did not want Dera to act like now. Nanda just wants to have Dera's love completely, even though that seems impossible.
The next morning Nanda returned to the office. Today Dera is working as usual. She took care of the files for meetings , important company reports, and managed Nanda's schedule well.
"That's all for today Sir, then I'll excuse you."
"Dera, I already told you, I don't want you to be that formal with me. Especially now that it's just the two of us here."
"But this is still at the office and this is a work matter. I hope Mr. Nanda will not mix personal and work matters. If there is no other need, I will excuse you."
Nanda got up from his seat. He pulled Dera's hand, preventing Dera who wanted to get out of his room.
"Wait Dera! We need to talk."
"Mr. Nanda please let go Sir!"
"Honey, what's wrong with you? Please, stop ! I don't like your attitude like this. What are you doing? If it's because of what mom said yesterday, okay, I'm sorry. I won't force you to marry me so fast, but I beg you not to walk away from me like this. I love you Dera. Don't do this to me honey! I beg you.."
Dera was still silent. She just surrendered to be in the arms of Nanda. Nanda hugged Dera tightly and stroked Dera's head lovingly.
" I love you, my Dera!"

---

That night Dera came home alone from work. She deliberately refused Nanda who wanted to take her home. Arriving near her village, she saw someone's car parked there. The car looked familiar to her. Sure enough, someone she knew was standing there.
"Al??"
"Hey Dera!" Al immediately hugged Dera. "Dear, I really miss you."
"Al. You... Let me go Al! Our relationship is over."
"Dera.. I love you. Until whenever I will still love you. I know you are my destiny honey."
"No Al. Everything is different now."
"Are you happy with that damn CEO?"
"..."
"Answer Dera! I asked you."
"Al, you don't need to meddle in my business with Nanda now."
"Oh yeah? So you're happy? It's that easy for you to forget me and our memories?"
"Al--"
"Why, dear?"
"Don't find me again!" Dera left Al.
"Dera, I know you have a reason for all this honey!"
Dera's steps stopped when she heard Al's words. Dera started to panic, she thought whether Al already knew the real reason for her relationship with Nanda.
Al got closer to Dera.
"Dera, you can tell me, what really happened? What was the reason that made you suddenly break up our love relationship?"
Dera breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Al didn't know the reason yet.
"I told Al, everything is clear. I don't want to be treated like that again by your parents. Our relationship will not work because until whenever your mom and dad won't like me."
"I know there must be another reason, right? Not only that, Dera, right?"
"That's all Al."
"No way. Dera, I've known you for a long time. I really understand when you're hiding something."
"Enough Al!"
"Dera. I love you."
"AL--"
Al spontaneously kissed Dera on the lips. Dera immediately pushed Al's body.
"Why are you like this Al? Let me go!"
"My Dera.. You are only destined for me. You will not be able to go anywhere. Your place is only in my heart. We will always be together honey. You are mine. Mine forever."
Al kissed Dera again, Dera didn't refuse anymore. In her heart she really missed the moments she spent with Al.
"If all that didn't happen, Al.." Dera muttered to herself.