ALDERANDA

What Plan?

This is where Dera is now. A luxury hotel by the beach, located on such a beautiful island. Dera is not alone, she is with her family, her father and mother, and of course with the handsome CEO.
Yes, Dera's parents agreed to Nanda's invitation to go on vacation together. Nanda was so happy because his wish was fulfilled. He had long dreamed of this, a pleasant vacation with his girlfriend, including his girlfriend's family.
"Nanda,"
"Eh hi honey. Do you need anything?" Nanda got up from his relaxed chair, he was indeed relaxing on the beach all along.
"Oh no, I just--"
Nanda finally invited Dera to sit there together.
"Why? Is everything all right?"
"Yes. No problem Nan. I..."
"Ehm. Where is my future in-laws?"
"Hah?"
"I mean your father and mother. Where are they?"
"Oh, they're still resting in their room. They must be tired because you took them for a walk in the morning."
"Hm, yes, yes. But, for me, the important thing is that they are happy too. I'm just learning to be a good son-in-law."
"That's it Nan. You've been talking about in-laws, what the hell?"
"Why honey? Am I wrong? Isn't it?"
"..." Dera averted her eyes from Nanda.
"Okay honey, I'm so sorry !" Nanda took Dera's hand in him. "I'm not going to talk about it anymore. I can still be patient for waiting for you until you're ready."
"Nanda, I--"
"Ssstt.. That's it dear. Don't invite any more debates now! I just want you to be able to enjoy our vacation time."
"It's not like that Nan, I actually want to talk to you about something."
"Yes! What's wrong honey? What are you talking about?" Nanda kissed the back of Dera's hand.
"Nanda. I beg you, I ask you not to overdo it! Don't overdo it with me and my mother and father."
"Too much? Are you sure ? How much do you mean honey?"
"Yes, too much. Your attitude and treatment of my father and mother and me. I..."
"I think everything I've done so far is still within reasonable limits really."
"No, Nanda. You don't understand."
"Yeah, I don't understand. That's why you explain to me honey!"
"I'm also explaining this to Nan. I mean, the way you approach parents, take them out, buy things for them, even take expensive vacations like this. Nanda, that's too much and I don't like it."
"Dera dear, come on ! Oh come on. What I did was because I love you, I also love your family. They will be my family too right. Ah okay, please honey, you don't need to worry about that! Shh! "
"Nanda.. You--"
Nanda started touching Dera's face. Dera, who felt Nanda's touch, became silent for a moment. Nanda could no longer contain himself. Without thinking, Nanda pressed his lips with Dera's. Instantly the kiss deepened.
When Nanda stopped the kiss, Dera could only stare deeply at her CEO's gaze.
" I will make you fall in love with me, as soon as possible. I promise !"
"Nanda,"
"Ssstt..!" Nanda put his index finger on Dera's lips.
With one movement, Nanda again covered Dera's lips with a kiss.

•••

That night, Al is at a restaurant with a woman. A beautiful woman with a tall stature and blonde hair decorated with shiny pins.
"Al, you want to order now?"
"Ah, yes, I may."
They also ordered several menus.
"Erm, Nat.. I.. Sorry but what I said to you the other day was serious. We--"
"Al, I know. I understand. You must really love her. There's no way you'll let her go just for me."
"Thanks Nat. I'm glad if you can understand. Dera is.. She's everything for me. I promised myself that she would be my last love. I really love her."
The woman named Natasya listened carefully to Al's story.
"Al, I know how you feel. I also have people I love out there."
"So, you don't want this match, do you?"
"Yes, I can understand your situation. Even if I have to choose, it's better for me to be with people who love me out there. But unfortunately, our parents don't want to understand our situation, right!"
"You're right. I've even rejected hundreds of times, but they still forced me to meet you. I also don't know what to do. Even because of them, Dera--my girlfriend is now far away."
"Al.. I also don't want to be a hindrance to your love. I myself also don't want my love to be hindered. Now, what can we do? I absolutely can't go against my mother's orders."
"I don't know Nat! My mind is really messed up right now."
"Al," Natasya tried to hold Al's hand. "Al.. I know. We can't do anything. We are both helpless now."
"Natasya?"
"We can do one thing, stay together like this in front of them while we think about the next plan to cancel this engagement."
"Okay, that's fine. I agree!"