9

"When you've decided to leave for no reason, don't expect me to welcome you back with an explanation."

Shakira was closing her eyes when Bi Inah's voice made her step back into the world. The girl opened her eyes heavily, then walked lazily towards the bedroom door. Shakira opened the teak white door, then Bi Inah appeared in her negligee and apron.

"Why, Bi?" asked Shakira.

"Non, there is Mas Daniel downstairs. Now waiting in the living room," said Bi Inah which provoked Shakira's eyes to open wide.

"Daniel ?!" Shakira was surprised not to play, "why did you tell me to come in, anyway ?!"

"Sorry, non. That's an order from you, he said if Mas Daniel came here, whether you were there or not, you and I, just tell him to come in. I see," said Bi Inah.

"Okay, I'll come down later," said Shakira which made Bi Inah nod and returned to the kitchen.

Shakira stepped out of the room, as if remembering something, Shakira immediately went back into her room. Jogging to the bathroom, to wash your face.

No, Shakira doesn't want to look pretty. His waking face was really not supportive for Shakira to show to Daniel. After she finished washing her face, Shakira wiped her wet face using a towel.

"It's okay with a little bit of liptint, please." muttered Shakira to herself.

After that, Shakira jogged towards the living room. The girl ran her fingers through her messy hair. He arrives behind Daniel, the man is sitting on the sofa that leads to the front, his back to him.

Hey, heart! Can't it stop beating too fast ?!

"Daniel," called Shakira, making the man in front of her turn around.

Daniel smiled. Jeez, after seeing Daniel's smile almost a thousand times, why is it the first time it has an effect ?! It wasn't all the sweetness of Daniel who sent guards for him, was it ?!

"Have you slept?" asked Daniel, remembering it was already 9 in the evening. Enough night for a man to visit a woman's house.

Shakira shook her head as she walked towards him. "What are you doing here?"

"I just want to be sure, my friends are good at not taking care of you."

What do these people eat? Sugar? How sweet!

"Now you see, right? I'm fine," said Shakira, still trying to look curt.

Daniel chuckled. "Fine," he rose from his position. "I just want to make sure you're really safe, then I'll go home."

"Eh?" Shakira reflexively held Daniel's hand. Duh, why is this hand moving alone, anyway ?!

Daniel turned his head, then looked at Shakira's hand that was gripping his hand tightly. A smile crossed Daniel's thin lips. However, it didn't last long as his forehead now filled with a frown.

He pulled the hand gently, then looked at him closely. "Why are your hands red like this?"

"Hah?" Shakira also watched her wrist. The girl frowned, remembering what had caused her wrist to turn red. Then, he got an answer. "Nothing."

"Tell me." Daniel glared at him, "Who's doing this?"

"Nobody, Daniel. It doesn't hurt either way." Shakira pulled her hand slowly from Daniel's grip.

"It's not a matter of pain or not." Daniel pulled the hand back, "I told you, if someone bothers you, you have to say."

"But I'm fine," said Shakira gravely. It can't be right, he complained? My ex-crush grabbed my hand. Well, you know.

"You were with Adelia, right? Do I need to ask Adelia directly now?"

"Eh, what are you doing ?!" Shakira glared.

"You want to say it yourself, or am I looking for it?"

"Okay, okay! Alex grabbed my hand earlier, easy?" said Shakira.

"Alex?" Daniel's eyebrows rose one.

"Yes." Shakira nodded.

Daniel touched Shakira's cheek, making a great tremor go through her body. "I'm home."

And Daniel left, leaving his signature scent, and channels of warmth lingering on Shakira's cheeks.

**

Daniel's big motorbike arrives at the Orix Cafe, where he usually hangs out with his friends. However, Daniel hasn't visited here for a long time, and it's been a long time since Daniel never received a job for the night race.

But tonight, Daniel returned to visit the place. When Daniel walked in, the gaze of the ladies in sexy clothes immediately hit Daniel. Their eyes sparkled, the King has come. They immediately race to approach Daniel, only to be able to be glimpsed by the man for no more than two seconds, looking for their luck whether they will become the lucky girl that Daniel called to accompany his night.

"Niel, didn't you say you wanted to come here?" Dhito appeared and went straight to his boss.

"Where's Alex?" asked Daniel with a roaring breath.

"Yes, he just came. Above," said Dhito, who was still confused.

Daniel already knew where the man he was looking for was. The man immediately set foot, looking for a male figure who had made him quite emotional. When he got to the second floor, Daniel could see Alex, huh ng is struggling with billyard sticks.

Without further ado, Daniel went straight to the man and lunged at him with one crushing blow to the face. The people who were there were immediately shocked, stood up and swarmed towards Daniel. Each other wondered, what was the thing that made the man who was known for his calm go berserk.

"What the hell, son of a bitch!" Alex spat out his saliva which was already mixed with blood, then stood up staring at Daniel sharply.

"I warn you," Daniel's forefinger was right in front of Alex's face, "never touch it, let alone close to what is rightfully mine!"

"What do you mean, huh ?!"

"Don't touch Shakira, okay?" Daniel's eyes stabbed sharply at Alex. "If you are still brave, then you can see what I will do later."

"Daniel!" Justin - Daniel's cousin pulled him away from the crowd. "What the hell?!"

"You think I'm afraid of your stale threat?" shouted Alex.

Daniel's hands clenched into fists, preparing to attack Alex again but Justin was ready to pull him away. Justin pulls Daniel away from there, leading Daniel to the special room they usually book. Now there are only the two of them in the room.

"You are crazy?" Justin massaged his temples, "a Daniel Manggala Wdyatmaja, suddenly went mad just because of a girl?"

"He broke the agreement," said Daniel, turning his face in another direction.

"Daniel, Daniel. Why would you dirty your hands to beat Alex, only for the girl who is the bet?" Justin looked at Daniel and shook his head.

Daniel is quiet, oh my. His emotions had made Daniel lose control. Soon the news was sure to spread, and sooner or later it was certain that the stupid bet she and Alex had made would be spread.

"Ah, let me guess one thing," said Justin, who provoked Daniel to turn to him.

Justin looked closely at his cousin's eyes. "Don't tell me, you really like him?"

To be continued