Pulchritude Case
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"Oh, hello Prince Dilbara. We haven't met for a long time. How are you?" Arnold shook Danesh's hand. His face looked radiant.

"Good and healthy."

They sit facing. Danesh came to the PPAT office (Land Deed Making Office) to take care of the name of the land certificate. He plans to give his house to his brother. Considering his father is now living happily with his new wife. And his attitude began to be indifferent to the girl. She was not sure if Deline would get a grant or inheritance from Natha, so she gave her a little present for the younger sister.

"Is this for your future wife?"

"No. It's for my sister,"

"Why didn't your father do it?" Arnold wonder.

Danesh rolled his eyeballs, then took a deep breath.

"Oh, okay. I understand—Natha is weird." He's massaging his temples.

It seemed like the old man understood something because Arnold himself was his friend, so he was quite knowledgeable about the traits of the president.

"You're a cool guy. Your sister must be proud" he said.

Adult men who think about the future. Want to prosper in old age by investing as a guarantee of the future. Danesh is also a shareholder in a mining company. By utilizing his savings all this time, he was able to buy blue chips from a company.

The goal is to buy the stock because of stability. That is, the stock is relatively not volatile or not easy to rise and fall in a short time. This happens because blue chip companies usually have a large market capitalization. Blue chip is a term in the capital market that refers to the shares of large companies. And has a stable income and liabilities in an amount that is not too much. So, that's how Danesh planned his old age. Money will continue to flow into his account as long as the business is running smoothly.

Serving as a manager in the company owned by the father is just a side job in the eyes of his friends. Danesh is more famous as the owner of a mining company. Later women who will be his wife must be very lucky to have a husband like Danesh. It is well established, rich and mature. Unfortunately, he has not thought about marriage.

"I'm sorry before. Maybe this process will take a long time about 14 days to 3 months" Arnold said.

"It's okay. I understand the rush and the process, sir."

"Alright, thanks for understanding."

Danesh nodded interspersed with a big smile, then he said goodbye to return to the office to continue his work. Out of the building— was surprised by the presence of a woman who was none other than Olivia. They were staring at each other because of this sudden meeting. The girl was wearing the same uniform as Arnold. Maybe he works here too? Oh, course.

"And?" his murmur broke the awkwardness. I don't know, Danesh's heart felt like it was stuck after a long time when the voice called him back.

"Ha-hai, how are you?" stuttering Olivia.

The glint of her eyes showed that Olivia was happy to see Danesh's presence. To be honest, he missed that guy a lot.

"I'm good—and you?"

"Sama, I'm good too." A small smile adorned his face. "I'm tormented by shame." Continue in the heart.

Olivia is very hopeful that Danesh will take her on pleasantries, but seeing the flat attitude he shows makes the girl doubtful. All right, he understands maybe Danesh still puts his disappointment in him. That moment had destroyed his feelings. They had been strangers, there was no need to expect anything more. Danesh's response and attitude may have changed to him. If you pay attention to the appearance also looks different, unlike 3 years ago.

"Would you like to go home?" The girl nodded. "If you want to,"

"Yes, I want to." sidelined. Olivia knows what Danesh wants to offer.

This is what he wanted. Inwardly yelled happily because Danesh offered her a ride. No need to think long again he immediately agreed—but when in the car, Danesh was more silent. The man beside her had no intention of opening the conversation either, so Olivia kept quiet and occasionally stole a glance. Actually, the girl wants to express happiness, regret and all the feelings that have been hidden so far. She bit her lips between wanting to open the sound or not. Really, Olivia couldn't stand it.

"I miss you." Two words sped out of his mouth. Danesh was stunned, but he did not glance at her in the slightest.

"Yes Dan, I miss you—it may sound self-informed, but I can't help it." The girl looked at him, then looked down.

"I also apologize for my attitude at that time. I'm a fool to have wasted someone like you."

Danesh was silent. His face is unpredictable.

"If there's a chance -,"

"I accept your apology, but if you ask to return—I can't." sideline Danesh, she understands what the girl will discuss.

Olivia was silent. He held back the tears that wanted to come out of his peluk. Indeed she should not have hoped, but her obsession prompted her to ask for a return. A person who has been hurt is unlikely to be like the old days anymore. The harsh treatment of Danesh was the biggest regret of his life.

"We have arrived" Danesh said. His vehicle stopped in front of a large house painted light blue.

The girl looked up, then opened the car door. Not to forget he said thanks to his ex-girlfriend. Honestly for Danesh this is also painful. Do you think she doesn't want to cry? He's been holding her since the girl said the word miss. Danesh also wanted to avenge him, but the intense pain seemed to hold him back from remaining silent. Plus the ring that is circular on the girl's ring finger makes it even more painful.

It's not wrong that Olivia must be engaged or maybe married, but why does she still miss him? The girl should have focused on her future husband, not him. Danesh lowered his head to the steering wheel. Olivia turned around and got back in her car again. The girl hugged Danesh without excuse while expressing her regret.

"Sorry" the girl cried.

°°°

Meeting to discuss hobbies, joking and discussing each major feels good. Arlo chose a computer engineering major, where the major studied the work process of computers. Starting from the principles of computing, Mathematics, to computer engineering. While the department that Deline took was a literature major. Areas of science that study poetry, prose, stories, novels, manuscripts and other literary works. And finally Arlo recommends a horror film (thriller) that he thinks exciting.

"Oh, huh? What does the movie tell you about?" Deline.

"Tells about detectives and professors hunting down a killer. In the movie the killer mutilated the victim for another crime motive." explains Arlo, giving a little synopsis.

"Gosh, I don't like films that smell of murder. Especially about mutilation," Deline shuddered in horror.

Arlo chuckled, then fell silent for a moment staring at the pretty face of the girl. In addition to asking her to meet for a small talk, Arlo intends to express his feelings to Deline. Lately he's put a taste on the girl. Every day I miss and want her presence. And maybe now is the right time to express your feelings.

"Deline, can I say something?"

"Please,"

Slowly his hand reached for Deline's fingers. He grips. "I like you, Del."

Her eyes widened. He did not expect that Arlo would say this to him. Deline let go of the young man's hand. He can't accept it, honestly Deline just considers Arlo as an ordinary friend.

"I-I-I'm sorry before, but I-I,"

Arlo again grabs the girl's hand, but roughly. "Why? I love you, Del. Do you want to be my girlfriend?"

"I'm sorry, but I consider you as a friend—no more." she said softly.

"But why Del?" Arlo tightened his grip. The girl grimaced slightly as her wrists seemed to be tightly twisted.

"Arlo, sick." He thrashed and brushed off the harsh treatment of the young man. Deline's face turned irritated. He felt treated harshly by her.

"Please accept my feelings." Without any guilt Arlo tried to grab the girl's hand again. "Del, I'm sincere."

"Sorry I can't."

Deline grabbed her handbag and rushed away.   The actions Arlo did slightly scared him. Whether intentionally or not, but clearly clutching a woman's hand is brash. Arlo chases after her, she insists on begging for attention from the girl.

"Deline—wait." The girl walked quickly down the sidewalk while waiting for a passing taxi.

"Deline!" shouting Arlo. He ran fast and caught up with her. The young man pulled Deline's hand and led her to a dead-end alley. He cornered her so much that it frightened Deline.

"How hard is it to accept me, hm?" Arlo pushed him against the wall. Both of Deline's arms were gripped until her skin flushed red.

"Why are you being rude like this—please, let me go. This is hurts,"

"Shut up!" snapped it. The dark side of Arlo is starting to show. He didn't care about the girl in front of him whimpering in pain. Arlo feels humiliated when someone has disappointed his sincerity.

"Arlo, loose!" Deline tried to push him, but the young man clutched his chin violently.

"Ar-lo, lep-,"

"Love and torment are the perfect combination in this life. Know it? Dark romance was the thing I wanted the most when I was braiding a-,"

Someone suddenly hit Arlo on the head. A man dressed in a red T-shirt with a chicken thigh logo saves Deline from Arlo's indecent treatment. Yes, he is a Yardan. Coincidentally he saw the two of them come out of the cafe, then followed him because he felt something was wrong when he saw the young man's behavior.

"Miss, what's sick?" worry Yardan.

Arlo grinned. He shook his head which was slightly aching from the Yardan blow. Deline looked terrified, initiatively positioning herself in front of the girl. Without warning, Arlo tried to throw a punch. Now they fight each other in the dead end alley. And in the end Yardan managed to make Arlo off guard. He immediately took Deline away so that the strange man did not go crazy and make a riot. Arlo was terrible, I don't know what happened to him.

"Sir Kim, thank you for saving me from that rude man."

Yardan. He applied a cold ointment on Deline's flushed arm. The wound was not severe, but it must have been hot and painful. They sat in chairs available in front of the pharmacy.

"Is he your lover?"

"No. I don't-,"

"My message is not to date someone like him. Men are rude and impudent. If you get into a relationship with him, your life must be miserable." Yardan said.

Deline herself was surprised to see Arlo's nature. The person he thought to be good turned out to be a rude immoral man. Pretty disappointing for him. And what Yardan said is true. If Deline gets into a relationship with him, then he will undergo a toxic relationship. Oh, that's terrible. From Arlo's remarks earlier it was quite clear that he wanted a love relationship that was slightly spiced up with harsh treatment.

"I was also surprised to see his treatment. I think he's a good guy, but the truth is-,"

"Don't think too much. Better get away from him now."

Deline nodded. If you ask why the Yardans are in the same territory as them. Because now he got a job as a food delivery courier (chicken delivery). Yardan is so grateful to get another job after weeks of unemployment. Now his profession is switching from driving a car to becoming a biker. No problem, the two-wheeled vehicle was much more deft to break through the traffic jam.