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At noon, at exactly 12 p.m., Sean dragged Nico Azer inside the High Tower, where it was an annual event where hundreds of painters were present.
“I told you I wouldn't come here, but you took me by force! Shitty!” nico Azer tried to escape, but failed. Without giving it a hint of gap, he pulled the man up until he stopped the end of his steps.
With a little annoyance Sean just stared at him sharply Nico Azer. “You yourself gave me the conditions to get ‘Chain of Eros’, so shut up and just follow my plan.”
Despite Nico Azer's thousand ocehas, Sean doesn't care about it. He continued to walk through the crowd and at the end of it appeared Shiren standing up and accidentally his gaze pointed at Sean. Before long, the woman's gaze turned to the person behind Sean.
“Nico!” disregarding Sean's whereabouts, Shiren runs over to quickly arrive in front of Nico Azer. Not daring to comment, Shiren simply stared at the man's current new appearance.
The difference from Nico that Shiren was familiar with was really far from the man that was before him at the moment. The long-spirited man he always saw with his original hair tied up now appeared to drizzle by leaving behind his long hair, Not only that, but, clothes that are always randomadul with paint stains that are everywhere are now neater with a plain shirt suit and shiny pantofel.
“You're really Nico Azer?” shiren asked stunned for a moment, before the woman again confirmed the identity of the man in front of her.
No response from Nico Azer. His long grunts that were constantly thrown at Sean now disappeared with the arrival of Shiren Bellian. However, the woman in front of him ignored Nico Azer's feelings and preferred to satisfy his longing. Regardless of being in a public place, Shiren Bellian wrapped her arms around Nico's neck.
“I really miss you, why don't you ever reply to my message?”
That question should be answered by Nico Azer easily. Of course it was because the man blocked Shiren's number and ignored every message he received. However, that fact is not easy to say and in the end Nico prefers to keep his previous confession silent.
Afraid of losing Nico Azer, Shiren Bellian added a close hug, even as his head comfortably rested on Nico's chest.
Not rebelling, Shiren thought Nico approved of his actions. However, Nico Azer said another.
“Lease!” The straightforward sound of Nico destroyed that romantic atmosphere. Shiren who was still hugging her was a little surprised as if it was impossible d
The person he hugged said to him in a cold tone. “I said freelance!”
In disbelief, Shiren let go of his embrace and looked at Nico Azer's face which was as cold as his words. “Why?”
"Why do you keep calling me? Our relationship is over and …."
Unfinished Nico continued the words of rejection, Sean began to take over the atmosphere. He patted Nico on the shoulder and smiled.
"Sorry, I'm not here to meet you guys for a fight.” Sean's words successfully made Shiren and Nico Azer turn to look at him. “According to the deal, I will help you to win the heart of big brother Shiren.”
Shiren's tense face slackened instantly and welcomed Sean's words, but just as Sean was about to leave Nico held him back. He whispered with a word emphasis.
“With my change in appearance will not be enough to make big brother Shiren change his decision. Her feelings will remain equally unhappy towards me.”
Sean shook his head, “I've said before, that the rest of me will take care of everything.”
Not listening to Nico Azer, the man was forced to follow the departure of Sean and Shiren who were in front first.
***
After being on the floor of the Low Tower, the atmosphere in that place is more tenuous than the top floor. Many restaurant outlets present a beautiful view and with a variety of flavor imagery, but it does not make Sean interested in any place except a restaurant that has a private room facility where he can speak freely in that place.
When they arrived, a guide took them to a place that had been ordered. It was a shock to find out that Soraya Bellian was already sitting waiting for them at that place.
Without saying, the woman stared intently at Nico without covering up her feelings of dislike. Seeing that, both Shiren and Nico Azer were stunned without taking the initiative to step forward.
“Come!” take Sean, but the call can't change anything.
Luckily, Kenzo Karrin, who was sitting next to Soraya, approached them and invited them to enter.
Kenzo sat down next to Soraya Bellian, while in front of him, Sean mediated Shiren and Nico Azer.
Seeing Nico so tense with a stiff look, Sean whispered a word to Nico boldly saying his wish for Soraya Bellian to agree to their relationship. Obviously Nico Azer immediately denied, he stayed with his pride.
“Do you think looking like this will change my decision?” The heartless words from Soraya Bellian slid first, even those sharp words were thrown out without a greeting. “You're wrong, you're not the one who deserves to be in the Bellian family.”
The atmosphere of private space that should be warm with wooden accents and sunlight shining from a wide window, suddenly became cold. The atmosphere in that place became congested as Shiren and Soraya looked at each other.
Not wanting his plan to fail halfway through, Sean immediately did something. He gave a document he had prepared to Kenzo Karrin.
“Look! The document contains a collection of paintings by Nico Azer that he worked with Shiren. The painting has its own charm than if he painted singly. You'll see the difference.”
Upon hearing Sean's explanation, Kenzo Karrin immediately examined the picture of their painting printed inside the document. Kenzo's face became more serious and his mind sank into their paintings.
“Do not say ...” Kenzo Karrin who was staring at the document now turned to Shiren and Nico. “Don't tell me the work of ‘Chain of Eros’ isn't just a painting of Shiren, but he did it with Nico Azer?”
Shiren was so surprised that the painting he had secretly painted was known to Kenzo Karrin. Not only Kenzo Karrin, it turns out his brother also knows it.
Soraya Bellian, upset about their relationship, sends the painting to Kenzo to sell it, but Kenzo refuses and sends the painting to Nico Azer. That is why ‘Chain of Eros’ ended up in the hands of the man.
Sean returns to his role as mediator. He immediately explained in detail the location of the advantages of their paintings.
Although both paint with abstract concepts, the nature of the painter makes an influence on the strokes of his image. Shiren has a firm and rough line technique, different from Nico Azer who is behind his pride, he has a softer line technique and can blend in with the surrounding paint.
These two differences are what make their combined works have high value rather than having to paint them alone. With that the problem of Nico Azer as a street painter who only has a low income can be solved.
Despite having heard Sean's explanation did not make Soraya Bellian's expression change. Though clearly, Sean had already said that he would hand over the paintings for Kenzo Karrin to sell and with it Nico Azer could live properly with Shiren.
“Sister, I'm an adult! I can decide with whom I should date even without your consent!” Shiren's words of contention made Soraya Bellian realize that she was too worried about her sister's future.
Both of their parents are dead, it is only natural that Soraya should take the role of her mother to protect Shiren. However, the burden is what makes Soraya wrong in making a decision.
“Nico is a good person. Even so ... do not equate him with the level of the person you like.”
Everyone in the room looked at each other as if they did not understand what Shiren was saying. Hearing his name being mentioned, Kenzo was just silent full of curiosity, but the man tried to calm down and listen to all of Shiren's words. In contrast to Soraya whose face was so shocked, she glared as if she did not want Shiren to continue his words. However, too late, Shiren had already blurted out the words he had in mind.
“I know big brother likes Kenzo Karrin,” Shiren continued. “Although he is an elegant man is different from Nico Azer, but both have their respective advantages.”
Duars! It was as if the celebration of the new year's fireworks exploded inside the room. Everyone was shocked, both Nico Azer and Sean. No exception to Kenzo Karrin who did not expect Shiren to know the feelings of Soraya Bellian.
Cold sweat and wide-eyed unrest were the expressions Soraya Bellian showed, but the woman could not deny the truth of her feelings. Not only that, Shiren reaffirmed that he could have made his decision to date anyone, be it with Nico Azer who is not his brother likes.
Without being able to say anymore, Soraya just kept silent with a pseudo-reddened face. That opportunity used Shiren to escape with Nico Azer.
***
Inside the private room, only Sean and Kenzo Karrin were silent looking at Soraya Bellian.
“Do not believe!” Soraya began to deny. “Shiren just says the impossible.”
Despite saying that, Sean was able to understand the contradiction of Soraya Bellian's heart. What his sister said was clearly true, but the indifferent Kenzo Karrin did not want to respond.
Not wanting to interrupt the date between Soraya Bellian and Kenzo Karrin, Sean quickly leaves before his farewell and is shocked when Nico Azer is already waiting for him in front of the restaurant.
“I still don't know if this will work for older brother Shiren, but from here on I will try harder to get his own blessing.” Nico Azer's message that makes Sean's heart so relieved.
“Lalu ... how about ‘Chain of Eros’?” ask Sean.
“Don't worry, I'll give it to you.” Nico Azer answered Sean's question before leaving.
Really the jackpot, Sean did not expect to get the painting he wanted in this way.
[Happy you managed to get ‘Chain of Eros’]
Sean could not help but smile at his satisfaction while reading the writing inside the system window.