In Your Dream

Nicholas had just driven the car he was moving from the Keraton Residence. This morning he chose to drive himself without the help of Randy, his driver. Luckily, today was not, as usual. The city streets looked so empty that it was easy for him to get to his destination quickly. Ed Sheeran's song Thinking out loud sounded limp along the way to the office.

Next to him, Kimberly enjoyed the music as she stared out the window. Her eyes didn't blink as she watched the vehicles that were busy passing by this morning. She was so engrossed that she didn't notice that Nicholas had been stealing glances at him several times.

After the car they were riding in was parked neatly, Kimberly and Nicholas rushed down and walked hand in hand into the lobby of the building. There, several employees were seen whispering while continuing to pay attention to the movements of the two of them. In contrast to Nicholas, who looked indifferent, Kimberly felt awkward. She didn't like seeing some of the employees staring at her all the time.

"If you're still not feeling well, you can rest right away. Besides, there's no meeting today," Nicholas said as they entered the boardroom's elevator.

"I've told you many times, I'm fine. I promise I won't bother you this time."

Nicholas smiled wryly. "I'm tired of hearing your promises, Kimmy. Every time you finish saying your promise, at the same time, you must be bothering me."

Kimberly glared at Nicholas. "No, take it easy. This time I'll keep my word,"

Kimberly said casually. Just out of the elevator cubicle, from a distance, Nicholas's eyes caught the presence of the man he had so desperately avoided. The man is now sitting casually in front of Kimberly's desk.

"What are you doing here?" Investigate Nicholas before he goes into his room.

Edward stood up and walked over to Kimberly. "Waiting for you and want to make sure this beautiful secretary next to me is okay?"

"Kimberly is fine, Ed," Nicholas answered quickly. "You'd better come to my room now. We have important work to finish," he continued.

Seeing Edward, who just remained in his position, Nicholas quickly grabbed Edward's arm to follow him into the room. Meanwhile, Kimberly couldn't help but smile at the outrageous behaviour of the two adults in front of her.

"Nick, can't you let me talk to Kimberly first? I'm really worried about her." Edward looked irritated as Nicholas pulled himself up and told him to sit down immediately.

"I told you not to bother Kimberly, Ed. How many more times do you want me to warn you?" Edward snorted. "Then, before starting work, please explain how Kimberly came to live with you?"

Nicholas leaned back against the back of the chair, silent for a moment at Edward's question. This one friend will not leave until what he asks is wholly answered. Edward had always been too curious about everything.

"So that you know, I also don't understand why Kimberly insists she wants to live in my apartment. I've repeatedly refused and asked for an explanation, but she hasn't told me yet."

Edward rubbed his chin lightly. The man looked severe, listening to Nicholas' explanation.

"It's a little weird. Then you accept it is living in your apartment?"

"You said Kimberly was a fine woman, right? As the woman said to me, think of this as a deepening of the role before meeting my parents," Nicholas replied casually.

"So Kimberly agreed to be your temporary lover?"

Nicholas nodded. "I don't think there's anything wrong, who knows, adding to the chemistry between us."

Edward laughed at Nicholas' answer. "Nick, you're hilarious. Why don't you make Kimberly your real lover?"

"I'm not ready to commit yet, Ed. I'm afraid I'll feel the pain again," Nicholas answered honestly.

Edward was silent for a moment. He glanced at the door when a knock sounded. Kimberly came in and brought two cups of tea. After serving, the woman politely said goodbye to leave. Edward raised his teacup.

"You saw for yourself just now, Kimberly is a lot different from Claire.

I'm sure he won't hurt you," Edward said as he took a sip of the tea.

"We'll see how it goes, Ed." Edward smiled quietly. "I swear I'll take Kimberly from you, Nick if you're slow to notice."

***

This lunch Kimberly spent hanging out with her two best friends. For her, something was missing if she didn't tell them for a day. Only Alex and Keyra knew about Kimberly's status as a grandson of Arthur Sanjaya. So far, Arthur Sanjaya has also covered up Kimberly's whereabouts. Not many people know that Kimberly is the sole heir to the Sanjaya business empire.

He deliberately did that to protect his only grandson from rivals who wanted to overthrow him. That was also the main reason Arthur wanted to quickly marry Kimberly so that someone could look after him and continue his business after he left.

"Are you sure they were Marco's men?" Keyra asked.

Kimberly nodded. "What if it wasn't Marco. I'm sure it's all Opa Arthur's orders," Kimberly replied.

"When I think about it, Marco seems to know where you are from a long time ago. But why is he only now asking someone to pick you up, Kimmy?" Alex looked surprised this time.

Kimberly shrugged. "I don't understand either, and maybe he's tired of playing cat and mouse with me, Lex."

"So far, there has never been the slightest bit of gossip, let alone a scandal about him. Everyone knows that Marco is Adiatma, who is good at business. He also doesn't like to change girlfriends like other rich people," said Keyra.

Kimberly took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. "Marco is the best man. I've known him since he was little. Indeed, he had always looked after and protected me all this time until finally, Opa ruined our friendship. I hate it when Marco agrees to the match that Opa Arthur puts him in. Why didn't he try to refuse? That's what I regret!"

Kimmy don't know if it's just Keyra's feelings, but Kimberly's eyes looked teary when she told her why she hated Marco in the first place. That isn't the first time she's told this story, but every time she talks about that man, Keyra gets two impressions. Either it's sadness. or hatred.

"By the way, about your story yesterday, how do you feel living under the same roof with Mr Iceman?" Seeing the look on his best friend's face starting to change, Alex tried to divert the conversation this time. "I'm also curious what you've been up to.

Are you both single?" Keyra chimed in.

Kimberly shook her head, "Nothing, until the ice cube master's apartment, he spent most of his time in the study. So that you know, I only meet her face to face at dinner or breakfast."

Keyra and Alex stared at Kimberly in unbelief. "I swear to anything. You both know that I'm a good woman," Kimberly explained.

"So, Mr Iceman know your reason? Why did you insist on living in his apartment? Does he not suspect you who initially refused then suddenly accepted and forced to live together? A sane human would be suspicious," said Keyra.

Alex chuckled at Keyra's words. "Even if I were Mr Nicholas, I would be suspicious. Where is a sane woman who insists on living with her boss."

Kimberly grabbed the french fries on the table then gagged Alex's mouth.

"So you think I'm insane?"

Keyra and Alex laughed together. "Well, it can't be helped. You are the most beautiful woman. the strangest and bravest we know, Kimmy."

"Yes, Mr Cool is suspicious. He even rejected me outright yesterday. Just so you know, I used all my moves to seduce him, but all failed."

Kyra looked confused at Kimberly's words. "Then what made Mr Iceman finally agree to you living in his apartment?"

Kimberly leaned forward and whispered. "He won't let me live in his apartment, and I'll live in Mr Edward's apartment."

"Then Mr Iceman agreed to your request?" Kyra asked.

Kimberly nodded.

"You're crazy!" said Alex, and the three of them laughed simultaneously.

"Ah, speaking of Mr Iceman," Keyra spoke again. "His behaviour yesterday, suddenly carrying you, has caused a stir in the building, Kimmy," She continued later.

"Yeah, in other words, you've broken the hearts of all the female employees at AlpaBeta, Kimmy," Alex replied.

Kimberly laughed. "I also feel when I entered the building this morning, everyone looked at me with disapproval. But, let it be, after all, sooner or later, I will be Mrs Alistair too, right?"

"In Your Dream!" Keyra and Alex murmured simultaneously, which made Kimberly laugh even more.