Chapter 49

After attending a work meeting at the head office, Vicky deliberately asked for five days off for a vacation in Jakarta. Actually, it didn't even cross his mind that he wanted to meet Darwin.

Vicky is aware and remembers the threats that were made to him. Not through intermediaries Darwin. However, Velove himself met him the day before he left for Kalimantan.

"I'm sure you will know what my purpose is to invite you to meet here," Velove said when the two of them met each other in a cafe.

Vicky looked down while squeezing his fingers. Trying so hard to get rid of the nervousness and fear that is being struck.

Instead of replying, looking directly at his guts immediately shrank. Anyway, after the incident of expulsion and dismissal that Velove did to him a few days ago, he thought 1000 times before acting.

"Y-yes, I've been informed by Darwin." Vicky answered nervously. He slowly raised his head, daring himself to stare back. "I-I have also agreed to all the conditions put forward."

"Good," smiled Velove. "I like it when you can work together like this."

Then Velove took out a brown folder from the bag he was carrying. A moment later, handed the object directly to Vicky.

"In that folder is an agreement that is protected by law. It states that if you comply with my request, you will receive all the facilities written there. Please read it and then sign it."

With a quick move, Vicky immediately opened the proffered folder. Takes out a piece of white paper from inside it, then reads it for a while.

Vicky's head seemed to nod. His eyes were clearly probing and trying to understand whatever was written on the agreement paper. There are many tempting offers and prizes that he will get without hesitation if he obeys what is written there.

"So, my job is just not to show up and not to contact Darwin even once?"

Velove in his seat nodded. Of course he didn't want Vicky's presence to disturb Darwin's concentration in carrying out his role as husband for the next six months. In fact, Velove even bothered to buy Vicky a cell phone and a new number so that Darwin could not contact his girlfriend while he was away.

"Yes. Your job is just that. Easy enough, right? And if you agree to do what's written, tomorrow in a new place, you will immediately occupy the leadership position that I have provided."

"But, is this location really in Kalimantan?"

"Yes," said Velove briefly. In fact, if Velove wanted to, he could have put Vicky in a branch company that is overseas as well.

"Then, after six months..." Vicky paused his sentence for a moment. Staring at Velove carefully, then continued his words with full calculation. "'What I mean is, after the marriage agreement between you and Darwin is completed, should the job, position, and facilities that I have received be returned?"

For Vicky, he had to clarify this one problem. Don't let it be hard to sacrifice everything in the future, he won't even get anything.

While Velove who was asked so just smiled. Slowly he gave an explanation.

"No, don't worry. You don't need to be afraid. Even if after six months I part with Darwin, everything that you have got, I will not withdraw or take. Please enjoy what is rightfully yours. As long as you do what what we agreed upon. And if before six months, you suddenly violate the agreement, I will take everything that I have given you. And process all of this to the authorities."

Vicky gulped. That being said, it was indeed dangerous to play with the Velove figure. Instead of why, it's better for him to just comply by signing the agreement that Velove handed over.

After all, it only took six months to separate. After all, his life would also be guaranteed after this.

In the past, Vicky thought everything would go according to plan. In fact, not even six months later, Darwin had turned his back. The man could even be said to have dumped her. All the sacrifices he has made so far have been in vain. Since yesterday, he has been thinking whether he should repay, or accept all the decisions that man has made.

"Vicky, what are you daydreaming about?"

From behind, a beautiful woman aged around 45 came approaching. Pull out a dining chair, then sit there.

Currently, while enjoying her leave, Vicky did decide to stay at the apartment that Velove gave her. During his assignment in Kalimantan, he deliberately asked Aunt Laura to occupy his unit. After all, as an orphan, Laura is the only family she has right now.

In fact, it was the woman who used to replace the role of parents to pay for all of Vicky's needs until she was able to be independent. That's why Vicky loves her so much and is willing to do anything to make the only family she has happy.

"Vicky is too late and very upset, Auntie," he admitted honestly.

Laura, who was peeling an apple at that time, immediately gave her first peel to Vicky. Asking his nephew to eat it, instead of continuing to dissolve in his annoyance.

"Why are you even annoyed? Isn't it nice to be able to have a vacation in Jakarta before returning to Kalimantan? Then, have you met Darwin?"

Laura knew very well that Vicky had been in a relationship with Darwin all this time. However, he didn't know that his nephew's lover was currently married and even had a wife.

"Vicky met Darwin two days ago," he answered with a sad expression. In fact, the apple that Vicky was about to bite earlier, he returned to the plate.

"Oh, yeah? Then why did it get so late like this?"

Vicky took a deep breath. He was confused himself to tell the problem from where. He wanted to be honest about what happened, but he didn't want to worry Laura.

"Darwin broke up with Vicky yesterday, Aunt," he said softly. "And now, the two of us are not in any relationship."

Laura gasped in surprise. How could he have thought that Vicky and Darwin's relationship would suddenly end just like that. In fact, he knew that his nephew rarely fought during a relationship.

"Why did Darwin suddenly ask to break up? You didn't cheat on him, did you?"

Vicky shook his head. Years of courtship, has never even once occurred to him to turn to another man. In fact, when the distance between Indonesia and Korea was separated, he tried very hard to be loyal to Darwin alone.

"There's no way Vicky could have cheated on her. So far, people have always thought that Vicky was not a woman. In fact, some have accused her of only wanting Darwin's wealth. In fact, Vicky has always sincerely loved Darwin."

She sighed. He knew exactly what Vicky had just said. Born as an orphan and raised by an aunt who is a cafe singer, many people underestimate them. Not even a few who condescend and accuse all kinds of things. In fact, they both never do bad things.

"Auntie is also sure that you can't have an affair. Then, why did you suddenly break up? Isn't your relationship just fine?"

Vicky shrugged. Too lazy to tell the truth. "Darwin has met a better woman than Vicky."

"Good grief."

Laura then grabbed Vicky's wrist. Squeezing it gently while staring fixedly.

"Can't we talk about it any more?"

Vicky shook his head. Signaling to Laura that Darwin's decision was final and could no longer be contested.

"Auntie, you know, this must be really hard for you. However, dragging on in sadness is also not good. Let's just say that Darwin really isn't the soul mate God sent for you, honey. You are patient. Aunt I'm sure, after this you will get a new one." more so than before."

Vicky just nodded. He did not argue let alone refute what Laura said to him.

"Thanks for the prayer, Aunt. Vicky will try to solve this problem."

Not to mention finished talking, suddenly heard the sound of the apartment doorbell ringing. Vicky quickly got up. Carrying his feet, stepped towards the main door. As soon as it was opened, he seemed very surprised by the figure of the guest who visited this afternoon.

"Good afternoon. Sorry if my coming is a bit disturbing. Can we chat for a bit?"

Vicky did not immediately agree. He considered for a few moments until he finally nodded. But, instead of letting him in, he instead chose to leave, then closed the apartment door.

"We'll just chat at the coffee shop on the ground floor."

His guest nodded in agreement. Going down several floors using the elevator, the two of them then walked together to the coffee shop which was located not far from the lobby.

"So, what do you want to talk about this time?" asked Vicky to start the conversation when the two of them arrived at the coffeeshop. "And by the way, how did you know I was here?"

There was a small chuckle coming from the figure across from Vicky. In fact, there was nothing funny about the question Vicky had asked before.

"Actually, it's not difficult for me to find where you are," he said, sounding arrogant.

"Oh yes?" Vicky narrowed her eyes. "So you can easily do anything?"

"Sure," nodded Vicky's interlocutor. "And about the purpose of the chat, as we discussed earlier, I'm here because I want to ask your answer about the invitation to cooperate the other day."

Vicky's brow furrowed in reflex. At that moment, he seemed to be remembering the cooperation question he was referring to."

"Cooperation?"

"Yes. I want to make sure about the cooperation offer to separate Darwin from Velove. Have you made a decision yet?"

Vicky continued to stare at his interlocutor. Instead of answering right away, he asked another question instead.

"What benefits can I get if I agree to this cooperation that you are offering? Besides, why do you seem so interested in separating Darwin and Velove?"

Laughter sounded for a few moments. Then soon, the answer to the question Vicky just asked was heard.

"There are many reasons why I had to separate Darwin from Velove. However, you don't need to know the specific reasons. What is certain, if you agree to this partnership, I will make sure Darwin returns and is yours and only yours. Not only that , you will also get money whose value is not small."

Vicky then chuckled hearing the advantages explained by his interlocutor. After yesterday Darwin ended their relationship unilaterally, he became insecure himself. Also wondering, whether by following the invitation to cooperate, Darwin will really return to his side in the end. Or stick with the decision.