Chapter 22

Darwin and Velove have returned to Indonesia. One day they chose to rest completely, this morning they both decided to return to work and activities as usual.

Because the relationship between the two is much better, the moment of eating breakfast this morning can be considered safe, peaceful, peaceful and very controlled. In fact, going to work together seems to be no problem anymore.

Before this, they had been in a car but chose to be silent to each other. However, this morning was much different. Darwin and Velove looked very comfortable, even talking to each other. Throwing discussions that are dominated by work problems.

That said, the moment of spending time together a few days in Malaysia grew a bit of chemistry between the two. Yes, even if only a little, but enough to make them comfortable with each other.

"The file that I corrected last night when it's finished, just take it to the room so it can be signed immediately. The sooner it's done, the better," said Darwin as he and Velove were on their way to their respective workspaces.

"Okay, wait until my room is cleaned first. I'll take you to your room."

While Velove entered the room first, Darwin continued walking. As soon as he arrived at the front of the room itself, his black netra caught the presence of Randy and Samuel. For some reason, the two cousins came to his office early in the morning.

"What are you doing here so early in the morning?" Darwin inquired, glancing briefly at his cousin, then continued walking towards his room.

Samuel and Randy compactly rose from their seats. Following them, they then entered the room. Without even saying much and without needing to be invited once, he immediately pulled a chair right in front of Darwin's desk, and then sat down there.

"It's okay. I just miss wanting to meet you," joked Randy casually.

"Disgusting!"

Randy laughed. Meanwhile, Samuel could only shake her head at Darwin's lazy expression.

"We both have scheduled meetings in this area in an hour," said Samuel. It was the man who explained the reason why they were able to visit Darwin's office so early in the morning. "Because the start time was quite long, and instead of waiting too long at the scene, Randy and I decided to just stop by here and check how you were doing."

"I'm fine, Ken," Darwin said as he opened one of the files on his desk. The man's focus was even divided. Between watching Samuel and Randy, and occasionally checking the work in front of his eyes too.

"How was the service to Malaysia? Smooth? Up to the cooperation stage, right?" asked Samuel curiously.

Darwin nodded. He then glanced at Samuel.

"So far it's been running smoothly. The project has also been approved. Starting early this month, it starts operating. If it goes according to plan, the Khiel Group will get a big profit. And I'm sure this big project can be a springboard for the Khiel Group to get other prestigious projects."

Darwin seemed enthusiastic about explaining work. It's nice to explain to his two cousins about the achievements he managed to get.

In the Prawira family, Samuel, who is famous for shooting, has more abilities in business. Because of this, Darwin has been trying his best for a long time so he can prove to the extended family that he is also competent and reliable.

"I hope that after this there will be another big project for you to handle. Even now you can work with outside companies. Of course this is a great achievement, Win."

Darwin nodded in agreement.

"But, I can't deny it. I was also able to get this project because of the intervention of Velove's father. His relationship really doesn't need to be doubted. It's even spread abroad too."

"In that case, you have to learn and try to follow in his footsteps to build relationships until he leaves. Who knows, in this way, you can invade and expand the scope of existing business." Samuel was no less enthusiastic about giving her response.

"Then, how is your relationship with Velove?"

Instead of giving comments about work, Randy is indeed Darwin's most magical cousin. He even asked questions that were clearly out of topic.

"Why is it with Velove?" Darwin replied, narrowing his eyes.

"Yeah, as far as I know you went to Malaysia with him, right? I just want to know how your relationship with your beautiful wife is going?"

"Our relationship is good," Darwin said simply.

"Only that?"

Darwin nodded.

"What do you expect me to answer?"

"Yes, I'll tell you, grandpa. You two are still enemies or what? Who knows, you're secretly comfortable with each other."

"If they are comfortable with each other, it seems excessive," said Darwin. "Maybe more to respect each other."

"You've slept in the same room, haven't you?" inquired Randy. He knew very well because Darwin had told him that ever since he was officially married, he deliberately kept his distance by not sleeping in the room with his wife. Stupid indeed. I don't know what's going on in Darwin's brain, instead of being happy sleeping in the room with a beautiful woman, the man doesn't set boundaries and even deliberately avoids them under the pretext of being loyal to his girlfriend, Vicky.

"Yes, yesterday in Malaysia, Velove and I actually slept in the same room. What can I do. Papa Darius was there. It's impossible for the two of us to order separate rooms."

Rand's smile widened. Her eyes flickered coquettishly. He even deliberately leaned forward to get more explanation to his cousin.

"Wahh, have you slept in the same room? Have you made love, or not yet?" asked the man in a teasing tone. This question actually made Darwin uncomfortable.

"What the hell. Everything is making love. Yes, it's impossible for me to do anything to Velove," Darwin said openly. While sleeping together while in Malaysia, he really didn't think about doing that at all, even though he had the right because Velove is his legal wife.

"Ah, that sucks!" Randy mocks on purpose. "There are diamonds that are ready to be touched legally but just wasted."

"From the start, I really didn't like Velove, Ran. How do you make love with a girl we don't love."

"Yes, just try it first. Who knows, after trying it, your mind will change from what you didn't like, to liking it. There are lots of couples like that," Randy said innocently. As if making love is an act that can be experimented with. If you like it, continue, if you don't like it, leave it.

"You bastard!" hit Samuel intentionally towards Randy. "Velove is a girl, Ran. It's as good as trying."

Randy chuckled back.

"Alah, you used to be like that too, right? The proof is that after actually getting Luna in its entirety, there's a feeling you don't want to lose her, right? Who knows after Darwin does the same thing, he actually likes her or maybe starts to love her."

"Different cases, Marimar," Samuel sneered. "In the past, Luna and I did that because we both liked each other. It's not like Darwin who you told me to try. It's really good to try making love. You're perverted!"

"Instead of his beautiful wife being tempted by who? His ex who was handsome yesterday?" he asked, putting on a face like someone was thinking.

"Nathanel?" said Samuel.

"Yes! It is," he nodded. "It's better if Darwin feels Velove rather than Nathan. Darwin is legally husband. He certainly has more rights." Then Randy's gaze turned to Darwin. He stared deeply then raised an eyebrow. "Are you willing to let your beautiful wife be tried by someone else? Same with the most beautiful ex."

Darwin was silent for a few moments. Taking a breath, the man gave his response.

"If they do it after we split up, that's up to Velove. I have no business, Ran," Darwin said carefree. Basically not in love, he doesn't care what Velove will do in the future. He was also not interested in taking care of her privacy.

"What if he did it when his status was still your wife?"

Darwin reflexively shook his head repeatedly.

"Impossible. That's impossible, Ran," he argued confidently. "Somehow, I'm sure Velove is a good girl. And she couldn't possibly do something like that."

"Not necessarily," replied Randy not to be outdone. "Who knows that he secretly has a relationship with Nathanael? Where is the same office now, right? You can guarantee they won't do anything. Mana used to love each other, right?"

For God's sake, Randy looked so happy to provoke her cousin. Deliberately provoked Darwin to keep thinking, which eventually led to overthinking. And in fact the man's words really made Darwin think.

***

Meanwhile in Velove's room, entering lunch time, there is Deasy who comes to visit. After almost a week of not seeing each other, Velove's best friend decided to approach. Even though they are still in contact via telephone and text messages, it seems that they are less than happy when they don't see each other face to face.

"Here, a souvenir for you. I specially prepared it yesterday."

Velove seemed to be holding out a large paper bag for him to hand over to Deasy. While in Malaysia yesterday, he was specifically looking for some items to give as gifts to his best friend.

"Well, take all the trouble. Thank you, okay. If you can, just do it more often," he said, inviting Velove's laughter. "How are you in Malaysia? Do you have a good job?" Deasy asked curiously.

Velvet nodded. Broadly speaking, the work carried out during the visit to Malaysia has indeed been completed and can even be said to be successful as expected.

"Overall worked out without any problems. It can even start starting next month."

"Thank goodness. I'm glad to hear that your business is continuing to succeed. You and Nathan are really competent, so there's no need to doubt it."

Velvet smiled a little. Instead of agreeing, the woman then shook her head and said, "No, Des. I need to admit that this tender was successful not because of me and Nathan. But, thanks to Darwin. Because he was the one who made the observations, presentations, checking up to other minor problems. I have to admit, he is indeed talented in this field of mining."

Deasy smiled mockingly. For some reason, every time he hears Darwin's name, he really wants to make fun of the man like he has before.

"So, now you're in his camp?"

"From the start I never even fought him, Des."

"But he's the only one who doesn't know how grateful and grateful he is to have a wife like you," said Deasy on purpose. Emphasizing that he had not forgotten how Darwin had treated Velove all this time.

"At least, now for the next six months, he won't be as arbitrary and evil as when we first met. The proof is, since the agreement was made, he has totally done what was agreed upon."

"I hope he's consistent."

Velvet nodded. Just about to continue the conversation, suddenly there was a knock on his room door. As soon as Velove and Deasy both turned their heads, they found Darwin's figure coming carrying a fairly large plastic bag in his right hand.

"Darwin?"

"Have you had lunch?" asked the man.

"Not yet. The plan is to go eat with Deasy soon after my work is done. Why?"

"Here I brought food. Coincidentally, earlier I was meeting a client at a Japanese restaurant. So, I brought some sushi for you," said the man while holding out the plastic box containing the box he had previously carried.

"Ecieeee, he really cares about his wife," Deasy joked on purpose. Which made Darwin's words even more awkward.

"No, it's just a coincidence," said Darwin. In fact, even if you want to pay attention, it's not really a problem.

"Don't be shy, Mr. Darwin," said Deasy with a seductive face. "It's normal for a husband to pay attention to his wife. What's more, his wife is beautiful like this. Instead of other people giving attention, it's dangerous."

While scratching the nape of his neck, Darwin just nodded. "Yes, please continue the conversation. I'll go back to the room first. Don't forget to eat. Besides, there's a lot of sushi. So, it can be eaten together."

"Ok. Once again thanks for the food."

As Darwin left, Deasy immediately looked at Velove with a meaningful look. Seconds later, words of ridicule escaped the woman's lips.

"It looks like someone is exploring the role of husband and wife."

"What the heck," velove protested, who understood the meaning of his friend's words.

"I'll ask first. What did you do when you were in Malaysia?"

Velove's brow furrowed deeply. Shot at such a question, he even confused what kind of answer.

"It means?"

"Yes, when you were on duty in Malaysia yesterday, what did you and Darwin do?"

"I'm okay with him."

At that moment, Deasy immediately narrowed her eyes sharply. "Are you sure you're okay?"

"For God's sake, even though we sleep in the same room, we both don't do anything. Yes, we had time to go out and have dinner together. But, nothing more than that."

Dessy nodded. Staring intently at Velove's black bead, the woman once again threw a sharp question.

"Don't tell me that you're slowly starting to have feelings for Darwin."

"No way, Deasy!"

"Impossible why? From the way you and Darwin looked at each other, it looks different than before."

"Yes, I can't deny that maybe one day I'll like you. No one's heart knows. But for now, that feeling doesn't exist at all, Des. Moreover, Nathan is also here."

"You still love Nathan?"

"Of course, that's it. It's not that easy to forget the people we love for a long time."

Dessy nodded in understanding.

"So, you don't love Darwin?"

Velvet shook his head.

"Not at all."

"Good then," said Deasy happily. "A guy like Darwin really doesn't suit you. By the way, it's your birthday tomorrow, right? Do you have plans to celebrate? If so, I'll help arrange it. How many days are left."

Velove tapped his forehead lightly. He was so busy that he forgot his own birthday.

"It doesn't look like there's a celebration. We're also confused about who to invite. A lot of our friends are abroad."

"Okay, how about having dinner with me and Nathan? I'm fine with being your mosquito repellent like before."

Velvet laughed. From the beginning, when she was in a relationship with Nathan, Deasy was often the third person when she had dates. Nathan also never protested. After all, by bringing Deasy along, Velove could freely meet Nathan without having to be interrogated or supervised by his father.

"Sure. I'll just arrange where to have dinner later. Then, you can talk to Nathan, okay? I don't feel comfortable asking him directly."

Deasy nodded in agreement. It wasn't difficult for him to invite Nathan to go out for dinner, let alone celebrate Velove's birthday, the woman he clearly loved.

While the two beautiful women were enjoying the sushi that was on the table. Unbeknownst to them, from earlier behind the door of the room, there was Darwin's figure who was listening carefully to what Velove and Deasy were talking about. With mixed feelings, the man chose to leave while thinking about what he had previously heard.