ALDERANDA

Mistake

Nanda was still babbling incoherently in front of Dera. Dera could not escape Nanda's grip, who hugged her so tightly.
"Dera.. Do you know what I'm feeling right now? It really hurts, Dera. It hurts! I didn't expect it, it turns out that loving someone feels this painful. You never understand my feelings. My love for you.. You never care. Want what are you? Do you want to go back to your most beautiful ex? Al Putra Darmajaya, whose family has always looked down on you, doesn't accept you. What am I lacking, Dera? Ha?"
"Nanda, I didn't mean to..."
"Shh... I told you to shut up! This is my time to talk. Earlier I gave you the opportunity to answer all my questions, but you didn't take the chance. Now it's my turn to talk. Don't argue with your CEO!"
Dera fell silent. She no longer dared to open her mouth. By this time Nanda's anger had reached its peak. Even though Nanda was unconscious, he was still very scary for Dera.
"I'm just an ordinary CEO who fell in love with my secretary. But, what did I get? It's just heartache. My secretary, who I love the most, doesn't care about my heart problems at all. She never wants to give me a chance. Until when do I have to wait her? DERA, I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU!!"
Nanda was so disappointed, his face was red. He even started to sob. His eyes are wet. A Nanda, a CEO who is known to be cold and respected, now sheds tears just because of a woman.
"I'm sorry Nanda," said Dera in her heart.
Nanda no longer shouted. He seems exhausted now. However, his hug on Dera's body was still so tight.
"Don't go Dera! Don't leave me okay! I love you. You can stay by my side right? I don't want to be away from you." Nanda kissed Dera's forehead for a long time, a kiss so deep that he fell asleep.
Nanda closed his eyes while still hugging his beloved. Dera was still trying to escape from Nanda's embrace.

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Nanda woke up in the morning. Actually it's not morning anymore, it's almost 10.00. Nanda felt his head so heavy, maybe because of the effects of too much drinking last night. The CEO was trying to remember what happened. One thing he remembered, last night Dera was with him.
"Gosh, Dera.. Have I done something bad to you? What happened last night?" Nanda's mind went wild.
Nanda immediately woke up, he prepared himself. After that, he rushed out to Dera's hotel room. Nanda wanted to make sure of something.
It so happened that the door to Dera's room was unlocked, without further ado, Nanda opened the door knob. It looks like Dera is tidying up her clothes. Fold it and put it in the suitcase.
"Dera?"
"Nanda---"
"Sorry, I didn't knock on the door first. I...."
"What's wrong Nanda?"
"Dera, I want to ask, about last night... Am I---"
"Nanda, I'm cleaning up. Today we have to go back, right? Sorry Nan, I'm busy, after this I also have to help mom and dad clean up their things. Have you cleaned up too? After this, I'll help you clean up."
"Dera, I just want to ask about---"
"Come on Nan, please go first! I'm busy."
Nanda gave up. He came out of Dera's room. His mind is getting messed up. He wondered why Dera didn't seem to want to discuss last night's incident. Has something happened between them? Did Nanda hurt Dera last night?
Nanda and Dera had finished preparing. Now they are on the plane. The condition is still the same, Dera is still silent. Don't want to talk, don't even want to look at Nanda. Nanda is still trying to find out why.
"Dera, you eat first okay?"
"Yeah, I'll eat later."
"Just now, Ra. You'll get sick later."
"I don't want to eat now, Nan."
"What are you doing, Ra? If I'm wrong, I'm sorry. To be honest, I don't remember what happened last night. What have I done, Dera?"
"..."
"Dera, don't just sit there! Please answer me! You know, my mind is really messed up right now."
"Please Nan, don't ask anything else about last night. There's no need to talk about it anymore, Nanda."
On their flight back to work, Dera fell asleep. Nanda looked at the calm face of Dera who was sleeping. Nanda took off his jacket, used it to cover Dera's body. Nanda leaned Dera's head on his shoulder to make her sleeping position more comfortable.
"Dera darling, what actually happened? You couldn't be like this if nothing happened right? I'm sorry Dera, I really don't remember anything. You should have explained to me all my mistakes," muttered Nanda, of course he didn't know Dera heard or not.
Finally they arrived at their destination. Nanda woke Dera gently and slowly.
"Ra.. let's get up! We've arrived," whispered Nanda while stroking Dera's cheek.
Dera woke up. She was surprised by her position being that close to Nanda. Dera immediately moved away.
"Come on Dera, after this you can rest at my apartment. I have to meet a client for a while."
"No need Nan, I'll just go back to the office."
"I didn't ask you to go straight to work again today, Ra!"
"Nanda--"
"Who's the boss here? Why don't you just obey?"
They got off the plane, Nanda's personal car was parked neatly in the courtyard of the airport. When the two of them walked towards the car, Dera's heels seemed to trip over something. Dera was shaky and almost fell. Nanda swiftly caught Dera.
"Ah,"
"Dera, are you okay?"
"Sorry, my foot got caught in something earlier."
" It's okay. It's okay."
Dera was still holding on to Nanda's arm. Her hands were still tightly gripping Nanda's shirt sleeves.
"Ouch," Dera screamed in pain.
"Ra, does your leg hurt? It seems you sprained. Let's go to the clinic first, okay, treat your leg. Can you walk or not?"
Dera seemed hesitant to answer.
"I'm assuming your answer is yes. Your leg still hurts."
Without warning, Nanda carried Dera so they could quickly reach the car.
"Nan,"
"Shh, it's okay. Your leg hurts right?"
They get into the car. Arriving at the clinic, Nanda again carried Dera in the style of a newlywed couple.
Dera's leg has been treated. Indeed, it still hurts a bit and Dera still has difficulty walking. However, her condition was much better than before.
Nanda helped Dera stand up. After Dera managed to stand up, Nanda hugged Dera so tightly.
"Dera.. Sorry. Forgive me for all the mistakes I've done to you. If you think I don't deserve forgiveness, punish me, Ra! You can punish me anything, but one thing, please don't let me like this. Don't ignore me! Please Dera, I need you. Don't be cold again okay?"