Upon returning to his office, Brian was greeted by team members with various expressions.“Where have you been, Brian? You know, you've been gone too long," said Kattie scolding Brian as soon as he entered."Right. It's unusual for you to disappear so early in the morning," James chimed in from his seat.“I, I have a small matter. I felt nauseous this morning," Brian lied.If Brian said he would go with Sean to the commissioner's office, things could get long.“Jeez. It's still early. How bad is it? Is that why you left marching?” Leon also asked.Brian just smiled shyly."That's enough. You can sit down now and start working. Don't waste your last time here, Brian," said Ben who intervened.Brian obeyed Ben's words, and Ben seemed to know where Brian was going from the man's slight nod.
In the car, no one spoke at all. Both Brian and Kiara were silent. However, the girl occasionally grimaced when her slender fingertips touched the bruises on her beautiful face."Don't play around. Let Alessia treat your wound later," said Brian after trying to be patient because seeing Kiara complain was quite annoying for Brian too.“Yeah yeah. You didn't say anything to Brother Ale, right, Uncle?" Kiara asked, glancing at Brian."What am I? Later Alessia will find out," answered Brian.“Tsk. Oh, you can't understand a girl's feelings, can you? It sucks," Kiara grumbled."Self-esteem problems? If that's the case, why are you fighting?” Brian said.Once again Kiara chuckled in annoyance."Didn't I tell you that, Uncle? Didn't you hear the statements of the witnesses at the scene? You are very evil, Uncle. Or maybe you don't believe me, Uncle?"Brian was silent when he heard Kiara's sarcasm.“I don't believe in those who use violence,” Brian said."I don't think you've ever felt young
The weekend has finally arrived. The time has been set to meet Kiara's mother and father. They had decided on a meeting place and Brian had also discussed this with Kiara the night Brian and the girl's mother made an appointment to meet in person.Even though there was a feeling of reluctance if it turned out that the girl had to return to her family, Brian gave Kiara access to come to Brian's house at any time. The girl made Brian feel better and considered him his sister."Like you're going to meet your girlfriend's parents, Uncle," Kiara commented as soon as Brian came down from the second floor of his house."What's wrong? I always look like this. Is this too formal?" Brian asked while paying attention to himself even though Brian was just casually choosing clothes which seemed normal."No. You're handsome, just a little stiff," said Kiara, laughing.Brian chuckled then glanced at Alessia and asked her opinion through his eyes. The girl nodded briefly.“Let's go now before it's to
Fall silent. Brian froze in place. There was no mistaking the figure sitting in one of the chairs that Brian had met. But how did it get there? Wasn't Brian in the wrong place or maybe his servant accidentally brought him?"Why are you standing there, Uncle?" Kiara scolded when she saw Brian just silent in front of the door.“Oh, so you're Brian, huh?” A woman with jet-black hair approached Brian. Tall with a slim body and a beautiful face. The woman's face was almost similar to Kiara, only the little girl's nose was different from the woman in front of Brian right now.Brian nodded his head slowly, agreeing with the woman's greeting.“Finally we meet, Brian. Nice to meet you in person,” the woman said. Brian didn't understand why the woman's eyes looked watery.Looking for a distraction to answer that question. Brian found Kiara sitting in one of the chairs and chatting with an old man whom Brian recognized.Brian's attention returned to the woman who was holding Brian's hand, it fel
Brian just took the nearest menu and ate dinner in silence while Kevin chatted with Brian about his school life as a child. Brian didn't know why the brothers seemed interested in Brian, whether it was because of Brian's aura of looking like a good brother or something.Arnold ate his dinner quietly, occasionally responding to Kevin. Brian was truly amazed by Arnold Kentinx's professionalism. In the company, this man is the boss who leads a large company with thousands of employees who depend on him. Arnold's attitude is authoritative and firm as the leader of a well-known company. Meanwhile, when he was with his family, Arnold, like most men, became a husband, father, and grandfather.What Brian saw now was Arnold Kentinx, a loving grandfather with clear eyes. However, sadness and regret could be seen in the look in the man's eyes when he looked at her. Of course, Brian noticed the way Arnold looked at other people, it was much different. That's what Brian wanted to know. The adults
I don't know what they were thinking, but after Kiara left with Kevin, no one started a conversation at all. They were silent, busy with their thoughts, even the expressions on their faces looked so serious. Brian didn't know what he should do now other than remain silent while asking himself where Alessia had gone. The girl didn't come at all, even though the main course had been finished.I don't know how long Brian had been at the restaurant, but Alessia never came as promised. Is it possible that going to the toilet takes hours? However, Brian felt that Alesia was avoiding the meeting. There's something the girl is hiding. Brian noticed the girl's strange behavior."I'll ask later," said Brian to himself."Please come in." Arnold's voice echoed in the place when someone knocked on the door.The table has been cleared. There were no more plates or anything like that, only a new glass of water that had been served by the waiter a moment ago.Brian turned towards the door when the pe
They fell silent again when the waiter came to serve the dessert that Manda had ordered earlier. The elegant woman thanked her in a friendly and polite manner, very different from most rich people.As soon as the waiter came out, Arnold looked back at Brian.“And Sean is right, you look like him. Very similar," said Arnold.Brian raised his face which had been bowed to the table."That's not the first time you've heard, that you look like Miles," the old man continued.On what basis? Brian asked curiously because no matter how far Brian searched, no one could answer him except Secret.But because Secret is here now, it can provide answers for Brian. Moreover, Arnold and Manda said that Brian looked like his mother, even mentioning the name of the woman who gave birth to Brian. So the answer lies with Arnold, not with Secret, namely Sean.“No matter how far and how hard I try, I never get a definite answer. Often I'm confused, what is the similarity with him? I never thought I would ge
Brian's hand crept towards the document envelope and took it slowly, opened the cover, and took out a piece of paper from inside."That's proof that you are Miles' son," said Arnold, breaking Brian's concentration.His hand movement stopped when he was about to take out the paper. Brian was silent, his gaze fixed on the white paper showing the writing in front of him. Brian's chest rumbled, and Brian's heart beat twice as fast. Is that proof that Brian is Miles' son? However, how could this happen?“I won't force you if you're not ready to see it. However, this is just the beginning for you, Brian," said Arnold again, this time drawing Brian's attention to look at the old man.“The beginning? That is, I am a pawn in this game?” Brian answered sarcastically.“I don't care what you want to think or how. For now, I just want you to know who you are," said Arnold.Brian chuckled sarcastically. But then he returned to the paper in his hand, took it out, and read what was written on it.Tha
For a long time, he was silent in the room with his reflection in the mirror. The big event finally took place tonight, at one of the five-star hotels owned by the Kent Group. Brian looked at his reflection in the mirror. Everything was ready, and he looked perfect in a navy suit, Brian let his hair a little messy to make an impression, after all, that was his style. His watch was on, and so were his shoes."Let's go, Young Master," said Kiara, peeking at Brian from behind his bedroom door. The girl's smile always seduced him.Brian turned around,- and nodded.Kiara welcomed Brian, hugged the man's arm affectionately, and even laughed happily as she walked down the stairs in a long-sleeved, knee-length navy dress, just like Brian. Manda didn't want her daughter to show off her curves so she designed a dress that was closed but elegant. Kiara looked like a princess with her black hair neatly styled and decorated with beautiful hairpins.Everyone was waiting for him in the living room.
Is everything finished now? I don't think so. There were still disturbing feelings in Brian's heart.“Even so, I remained by his side. Because honestly, I liked Miles the first time I saw him. But, he was cold,- and didn't care about the meeting at all. I know that he has someone he loves. Jealousy got the best of me, making me think of crazy things to separate them."Brian's heart ached when he heard Miles' confession. How bad is jealousy if it gets out of control? Is it that difficult to endure, and get rid of that feeling of jealousy? Brian didn't know, but it was something everyone had.“Miles didn't know anything, neither did Chintia, and I was the one who separated them. For some reason, I wanted to meet you,- and say this. To be honest, the feeling of guilt after Miles died in an accident because of my uncle made me unable to calm down. Then, I heard a rumor that Miles had a child. Of course, the child wasn't with me, because Miles never touched me.”A feeling of relief envelop
Seeing that the girl was busy, Brian's thoughts began to wander, and his heartbeat increased even more. For the first time, Brian felt such a strong urge within himself."Is that okay?" Brian asked in his heart.Occasionally the man glanced at Alessia's smiling face. He still seemed happy because Sean already had a girlfriend, which meant Alessia would have a sister-in-law. Brian doesn't understand, but Brian seems to have to admit that Sean is great,- and unexpected. Even though they had often been together, they had never seen a man with a woman."They're not dressed." Brian blinked his eyelids even more.What is the meaning of that thought?"I am done. Would you like a snack tonight?” Alessia offered while drying her hands and looking at Brian who remained silent.For some reason, the lighting behind the girl became dazzling, making Alessia even more charming. Are the hormones in Brian's body active? Oh, wherever Brian is, he doesn't seem to feel any hormonal fluctuations.“Bryan?”
After Azil conveyed this to Brian, Brian's doubts about his father shook his heart, but he couldn't change his decision. For several days, Brian decided to stay in the house that Miles gave him. Arnold didn't mind it either because Brian needed to calm down.That question filled Brian's mind and heart again. What was his father's reason for sleeping with another woman? Is it still appropriate for Brian to call Miles his father? I don't know, Brian doubts it.The house is still the same because someone always comes to clean. Brian also comes occasionally. Brian won't be able to leave that house, maybe one day he will decide there, rather than Arnold's big house.“I will prepare for tonight. Do you want something?" Alessia asked as usual. The girl also accompanied Brian."Whatever you cook," Brian answered.Alessia just nodded and went to the kitchen to make dinner.For several days together at home, Brian was just silent, occasionally reviewing material for his campus trial which would
"I don't believe it. Brother Miles can't do something embarrassing like that. He must have been framed. That's right, he must have been framed," said Manda hysterically, not believing what she saw.Brian couldn't say anything, neither did Azil, even Liam who tried to calm Manda."Who's he?" Brian finally asked.But Azil was silent and shook his head."Jenifer, you may have heard of it," Liam said in response to Brian's question.Brian's eyes moved, the woman who had an arranged marriage with Miles but was rejected,- was close to Brian's father,- and was involved in Miles' accident.Brian didn't say anything now,- and cupped his face with his palms. Closed his eyes, let the clear and salty liquid fall from his eyelids, and cried silently. Brian's heart ached, why could this happen? His poor mother.Manda is still crying regretting her ignorance in the past. What happened, whether true or otherwise? Brian doesn't know, but now the question is why his mother left after trying to survive
“You can continue, don't mind Manda. We will still listen even if it hurts,” Liam said to Azil.Even though he was a little hesitant, seeing Brian waiting made Azil nod his head.“I insisted not to ask what the reason was. But, I secretly went back to town to find out,- and also told Miles. However, what do I get? Just hate and hurt when I see Miles with a woman, even though he looks so happy," said Azil.Azil's facial expression changed to anger, but that was only for a moment. After taking a deep breath, we continued the story.“I came back,- but didn't say anything to Sis Chintia. However, I understand the reason for making a sudden decision, and not even explaining anything. The heartache of being betrayed by a woman is like the end of everything. I understood Sis Chintia's decision,- and decided to leave, even hide. Sis Chintia probably thought that by disappearing, Miles would be happy.""That's not true," muttered Manda. “We have never been happier since then,” he continued, so
"So, I think it's time for you to find out what happened to your mother," said Azil.Brian automatically straightened up when he heard Azil involve his mother in the story he was going to tell."Mother?" Brian assured Azil that he had heard correctly."Yes, your mother, Chintia," repeated Azil, looking at Brian. "I came to tell you the reason why Sis Chintia chose to leave your father and hide herself," continued the man.Brian's eyelids moved slowly. When Brian started to no longer want to know about the past, and the reasons why his mother chose to give up after maintaining the relationship with all her might. But when Brian tried not to care, and decided not to know, someone came, claiming to know the reason."What has happened?" Brian asked in a weak voice.Brian's chest was now rumbling, there was a feeling of tightness touching his chest. What might Brian have heard from Azil about his mother making secret decisions?Azil sighed, focusing his gaze on Brian who was waiting to hea
Brian's busy life is always the same, studying, practicing, and working. Spending time doing many things doesn't make him feel bored, the man is enthusiastic about continuing. If no one reminded him to rest, Brian would drown in his busy life.Alessia is like a living alarm for Brian, the girl reminds Brian when it's time to rest, have lunch or dinner, and when he should go to bed early and wake up. Even though the distance between them has now widened, attention and affection have never diminished, on the contrary.That afternoon Brian had just come out of Arnold's study which he usually used for studying. A text message came to Brian's cell phone.[I came to visit, are you free?]Ask for a text message from Azil.Brian immediately responded with a telephone call,- and asked if Uncle Azil would come.“Yes, I came to visit,” answered Azil.“Where is Uncle now? I'll pick you up," said Brian."No need. "I've arrived," said Azil."Here?" Brian turned around and looked for his uncle."Yes
Brian threw himself on the living room sofa, there was no one there. Brian was tired even though he didn't do much work."Being the center of attention is tiring," Brian muttered with a sigh."Why?"Brian turned to where the voice came from. Manda appeared out of nowhere with a jar of snacks in her hand,- and a cup of drink that was still steaming. The afternoon is perfect for spending time with a cup of warm drink.Straightened his body and sat down. Brian watched his aunt put cups and jars on the table and then looked at Brian.“What are you mumbling about, Brian?” Manda asked curiously.However, Brian was silent and Manda did not demand that Brian say it."You have to be able to handle it," said Manda after taking the television remote and changing the channel. "When it's finished, you'll get used to it, and after that maybe you won't care," continued Manda as if he knew what Brian was muttering.If Manda knows, why ask? Brian thought his aunt's attitude was a little strange.“I'm