The Become A Villain In The Novel
Chapter 41

At home, I walked to the parking lot by myself. Of course I'm home by myself now. And coming home on my own like this actually makes me a little lonely. To be honest, I miss Keegan because I keep away from her like this.

To think about how many times my behavior is really childish and very stupid. 

Do I just call him now, okay?

I saw he was still at his desk. If I call right now and ask him to take me home, Keegan won't refuse. But it's gonna put where my face is. I was the one who initially stayed away from him, when suddenly I asked him to take me home. There was no wind, no rain.

Never mind, going home by yourself is no problem either.

But I don't want to go home alone.

I used to be alone too, what a difference it is now.

If you can't be alone, why choose for yourself.

Trouble-tickle

God fucking. I could've debated what I should do to Keegan. And worse, I argue with myself. Just like a lonely man with no friends.

I finally made a decision. As soon as I got in front of my car, I pulled out my phone and called Keegan. I don't give a shit. Besides, it doesn't hurt if I add, "I'm dizzy, Kee. Can you take me home now."

Yeah, I'm not entirely lying either. My head was a little dizzy and my body was tired.

I unconsciously held my breath as the ringing rang out, then changed, "Hello, Mom."

"Catherine!"

My body was jolted hearing two voices simultaneously. I looked back and saw a handsome man walking closer to me. For a moment I forgot Keegan was on the phone. My head was filled with memories of who the man who was now stopped right in front of me was. With a very big smile.

NS a.k.a Narendra Adi Satya. 

The sender of the flowers and the invitation to lunch that time. Son of the sole owner of SAT Group. We met some time ago when I was attending their 30th anniversary. Since then he has shown interest in me, more precisely in Catherine. But Catherine did not care at all for being busy with Tony Lesmana.

"We'll meet again, too" he said. "Eh, don't misunderstand me. I don't follow you anyway" he continued when he saw my face that looked suspicious. "I really don't follow you. I came here because I have business. Business."

"I don't accuse you like that" my dear.

"But your face says so."

"Just assuming you're just that."

She laughs. "I'm not going to take you out to dinner or send flowers. Just calm down."

Seeing him who remained friendly with my attitude like this, made me feel bad. But I can't apologize to him.

"I'm not too worried. I already had dinner."

"Catherine and her attitude of keeping her distance with men. You know, one of the things that makes you attractive in the eyes of men is not just your face and wealth, but because of your attitude like this."

My forehead winches. "Oh, so trying to get my attention is a game that you guys find interesting. You want to give a trophy to someone who can do it?"

He raised his hand as if giving up. "Don't get mad. But there are a lot of men like that. They felt that being able to become the man who replaced Tony Lesmana in Catherine Wijaya's heart was a cool thing."

I sneered, "But it seems like no one will win your game. Because Tony Lesmana I've thrown away my life before you could take his place."

She smiles. "I'm sorry if you're offended. I only intend to kill you. But we're even talking about things we don't want." He closed his lips. "Sorry."

I don't know what this guy's intentions are. But I'm lazy to extend the conversation. So I'm just saying his word. 

I showed a look of disbelief.

"You don't have to believe." He smiled briefly. "I have to go now. And I guess you are too."

"Yes, I want to go home."

"Okay, I'll see you later." He stepped away while waving his hand. "If you're lonely it never hurts to agree to my invitation to eat occasionally. I think I can be a pretty good interlocutor."

I didn't answer anything. Then when I woke up, not far from where I was, Keegan was standing looking at us. I don't know if he's been there since when and if he heard what we were talking about. He walked closer after Narendra got further and further away.

I glanced at my phone that was still connected to Keegan. Then when I looked up, the man was already standing right in front of me.

"Says Mom's dizzy. I'll take you home" he said, turning off our phone.

He then led me into the car. Throughout the trip we talked about nothing. He was just focused on driving and honestly I was a bit disinclined to see him being so focused.

We arrived at my house. Although the atmosphere during the trip felt awkward I felt the time passed very short. To be honest, I still want to spend a little longer with him.

I got out of the car after Keegan opened the door.

"Mom's okay?" tanyakanya. I don't understand a little. "Mommy said you were dizzy? Should I buy you some medicine?"

I immediately shook my head. That's just my reason for wanting to meet him. "No need.

But Keegan's reaction when she heard it didn't seem like it. He lowered his head, then gawked while exhaling a rough breath. "I think I was thrown out" he said faintly.

"What?" my many.

"Nothing," he said quickly. "Mom better get in now. Night air is not good for health."

Even though it was faint I heard what Keegan said earlier. "I'm not throwing you away" I said.

"Mom should rest now. If it doesn't get worse."

I'm pouting. He deliberately switched the conversation. And he doesn't sound confused by what I'm saying, which means I didn't hear wrong.

Keegan led me inside. But before closing the door I said, "Sorry, I've been acting silly lately. But I have no intention of throwing you away. I stayed away because everything felt strange. I'm sorry for making you misunderstand."

I saw Keegan preparing to say something. But it's a fucking hand. Because of my embarrassment, I reflexively closed the door. Very loudly in front of Keegan's face who was about to say something.

Really fucking. What if he misunderstands me again? Should I open this door now and say that I accidentally slammed the door in shame for saying that.

I screamed without a sound. Who would have thought that I was this shy and prestigious person.

Next I walked to the room. I think I got karma. Now my head really hurts. I dropped my body on the bed. Then my phone rings. A message just came in.

I'll pick up Mom in the morning. In the third drawer of the kitchen near the refrigerator was a medicine box. Inside is a headache medicine. Drunk yes.

Unable to be held back, I smiled widely.

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Sincerely,

Dark Peppermint