(Not) Mistake
Chapter 37: The Jealousy of Alvaro

“Vee, are you sure you're okay?” zahir asked worriedly asking in a softer tone.

“You don't even want to be taken to the doctor,” added Flora no less anxious.

“I'm fine. It's been one week,” Olvee replied.

It's been a week since Olvee went to see Alvaro, he really just rested at home, not working on his project, and not at all heard from Alvaro again. Upon arriving home, Zara immediately said her condition. However, Olvee refused and did not want to be taken to a hospital or a doctor invited home to just check on him. He only felt this usual fatigue due to the symptoms shown. After a week, he felt better.

“Verald has also invited me,” continued Olvee trying to stop the words of his parents.

Olvee's cell phone ringing in the middle of their breakfast diverted his family's attention. He saw Verald's name on his cell phone screen which made him stand up from his seat.

“Vee, at least finish your breakfast. When you're sick you eat very little, Vee.” Flora stopped Olvee's steps.

“Verald is waiting for me,” timpal Olvee.

“After all I will eat with him, so don't worry too much.” After saying that Zahir and Flora did not speak anymore.

“Vee right, I'll give a message to Verald.” Zahir calmed Flora with his words.

Olvee left in his own car, intending to see Verald today. He was indeed going to talk important things to her, it just so happened that the man invited her to meet. Olvee was already very confident that Verald would help her after hearing what the man said the day they met at her house.

It didn't take long for Olvee to arrive at a restaurant in a star-rated hotel that was classy enough just to take her to breakfast together. This hotel is known Olvee is one of the Pero family-owned hotels that became their business. Olvee begins to search for Verald's whereabouts who says he has arrived at the restaurant section.

“Olvee, here!” Verald's cry and the wave of his hand on her made Olvee step towards her.

“Thank you,” reply Olvee get sweet treatment from Verald.

“I heard from Om Zahir that you were sick this past week. Are you sure you're okay now? Your face looks still pale,” asked Verald.

“Yes, I was sick yesterday, but now I'm fine. By the way, Verald, there's something I want to talk to you about as well.” Olvee was quite stale and wanted to say immediately what he wanted to say.

“We talk after eating, how? I'm sorry I picked up some food before you came. Don't you mind?” asked Verald with a clear expression.

“Yes, no problem, I like everything.” Olvee glanced at the breakfast menu that was already on the table.

“What Papa sent you a message?” asked Olvee who had not received an answer from Verald, but a gaze that answered him.

“Hey, isn't that Brother Vee and Young Master Pero?” ask another man who came with her.

Alvaro, who heard Evan's question, looked at his best friend where Olvee was with Verald enjoying breakfast together. He stepped up to approach them and took Olvee.

“Eh... Do not approach them, we better listen to their conversation,” suggested Evan.

“How?” Alvaro finally abandoned his intention and walked towards the empty table not far from Olvee and Verald's table.

“You already know that I don't like you?” asked Olvee without showing any guilt or hesitation when saying so.

Verald smiled bitterly. “Yes, then why did you accept this matchmaking?” ask Verald.

“Because if I refuse this match, Papa will try to marry me to someone else. So I want to talk about something important. I'd like to ask you a favor, Verald.” Olve finally said it.

“Ask help?” ask the Verald Olvee.

Olvee is a little confused as to what to say without having to say that he loves Alvaro and is waiting for him to find a way for them to be together. And he wanted to ask Verald for help so that he could buy their wedding time when Alvaro spent that time.

“Ask what help, Olvee?” Verald's voice broke Olvee's daydream.

“Sorry, Verald. I'm waiting for someone I love. And the help I want is that you can buy time for me and that guy.” Olvee spoke a little softly, only to feel guilt for Verald.

“I will give you anything as payment,” continued Olvee staring right at the bead of the eye of Verald who was also staring at him.

“What you say is very mean and selfish, Vee. You know?” Olvee silently did not answer because she agreed with it.

“I won't ask who the lucky guy you love is. He has made you wait,” said Verald back who gave enough time to pause before he spoke again.

“Alright, I'll help you, Vee.” Olvee immediately changed her facial expression upon hearing Verald's reply.

“Thank you, Verald!” exclaim Olvee happy.

“Too fast to thank you for something you have to pay for,” said Verald back who made Olvee wait wastily again.

“When the time waits for it, allow me to try to make your heart change. If when the man you love comes and makes you change, then I will accept you.” The conditions proposed by Verald enough to make Olvee surprised.

"Don't she ask permission to tease Kak Vee?" whispered Evan asking Alvaro as they were still eavesdropping on the conversation.

When Evan sees Alvaro's fist clutching the knife, Evan realizes that he has said something wrong. Before Evan could prevent Alvaro from moving, he had already stood up and made a noise.

"Alvaro!" call Evan slow enough as he glances towards Olvee and Verald's table, hoping they don't stare this way.

"Alvaro, why are you here?" tanya Olvee stood up and stared in surprise at Alvaro's arrival in this place.

"Let's go!" exclaimed Alvaro ignoring Olvee's question and pulled his hand just like that.

"Wait, Alvaro. Why are you here, I ask?" Olvee tries to stop Alvaro from looking angry.

He told Alvaro a week ago that he would try to ask Verald for help. And, if Alvaro behaves like this in front of Verald, he's not sure that Verald will tell his father.

"Vee came to see me, Alvaro." Verald's words finally stopped Alvaro.

"Why should? I'm the most entitled to Vee because I'm his family!" alvaro snapped sharply before finally returning to take Olvee with him leaving the hotel.

To be continued