Chapter 11: Chapter 11

"No, he is very cool. He is a person who smiles sincerely and is also very considerate. He is always kind and considerate of me. He used to be just nice to me, but now the girl gets it all. " Stella said in annoyance

Stella cries again, complaining that Alex is starting to pay attention to another girl. Stella continued to cry until she finally fell asleep due to exhaustion. Even when she fell asleep she still mentioned the name Alex. She looks like a lost child and looks for her parents. A child who keeps calling her parents even when she falls asleep.

Several hours have passed and it's time for the bar to close. Stella, who herself was still sleeping near the bartender's desk. No one can take her home and that makes it difficult for the bartender to close the bar. The bartender who previously spoke with Stella decided to take her smartphone in her bag. Seeing the name of Alex who is on the top contact list on Stella's smartphone, he called Alex and asked him to bring Stella home.

Alex came to bring Stella home. After thanking the bar waitress who had called her and looked after Stella, Alex carried Stella to her car. He also took Stella who slept soundly to her house safely.

Alex also parked his car in front of Stella's house. Alex then opened the car door and tried to carry Stella to drop her into her house. But Stella, who was still drunk, held him tightly until Alex was shocked. Alex wants to release Stella's hug, but she hugs him tightly. Stella then starts to cry and makes Alex confused. Alex also rubs Stella's back because he thinks it might cheer her up. Alex doesn't know and just thinks maybe Stella is having a problem.

"It's okay, everything will be fine." Alex said as he rubbed Stella's back

***

Morning sun began to shine, the wind was blowing quietly. Precious who was fast asleep on the bed slowly opened her eyes. Precious looked around the room. This room feels strange to her. Precious was sitting on the edge of the bed while holding her head that felt dizzy. Precious tries to remember, but the last thing she remembers is sitting on the beach at night with Alex.

Precious looks around but she doesn't see Alex. She only found a small note on the table that said 'I will return before you wake up'. Precious smiled reading the little note that she knew was from Alex.

"You're late." Said Precious

Precious stood up and went to the bathroom. Meanwhile Alex has just woken up in his car. Alex was so exhausted after carrying Stella into her house that he unknowingly fell asleep in his car. Alex, remembering Precious, who left her at the motel, immediately stepped on the gas and drove the car at maximum speed.

Alex finally arrived in front of the room he ordered last night. Alex opened the door. He was very surprised when he saw Precious was standing with a towel wrapped around her body. Alex then suddenly turned around with his eyes closed. Strangely, Precious was not bothered at all and casually changed the clothes that Alex had previously bought for her to wear.

"Why are acting weird like that? Have you never seen a woman's body before? " said Precious while wearing clothes

"Don't tell me you're still a virgin? Have you really never dated? " continued Precious

"Let's have breakfast first, I heard that the food at a nearby restaurant is very good. We have to hurry so we won't be late for work. " Alex said changing the subject.

They also had breakfast together at a famous restaurant in this area. After that they went to work. Although many eyes see them but it seems they are already comfortable and don't really care about it. Precious immediately sat on her chair and Alex entered his office.

Liza looked at Precious with a big smile. Liza continued to stab Precious's shoulder with her finger to tease her. Liza continued to look at Precious by standing right in front of Precious's face. Precious, who initially tried to ignore the coworker's ridiculous behavior, finally could not help but smile.

"You don't want to tell me everything?" Liza asked

"Tell you what? Just go back to work. " Said Precious

"Come on, are you dating Mr. Alex? You guys go to work together, there must be something between you right. " Liza said teasingly Precious

"Stop talking nonsense and just focus on your work." Said Precious while pushing Liza's role

"There must be something, I'm very sure." Liza muttered then sat back in her chair and continued her work

Precious also could not help smiling because of Liza's silly behavior. Precious then glanced at Alex who was working in his office. Then she accidentally saw Stella entering Alex's room. Precious puts on a non-caring face but she ends up paying attention to Stella and Alex. Precious could not even avert her attention from Alex and Stella and her curiosity was growing. She could not stop thinking about what the two of them were talking about.

" What is wrong? Are there any documents I have to work on? " asked Alex

But Stella shook her head. Stella looked blushed and kept looking down. Of course Stella will be blushed because she didn't come for work problems. She wants to say something personal.

"I want to thank you, my father said you took me home." Stella said

"It's okay, there's no need to thank for that." Said Alex

"Still, it must be troublesome for you to have to pick me up at midnight at the bar. I feel very grateful. " Stella said

"Do you have time tonight? I want to treat you to dinner as a thank you. " Stella said

" Tonight? I have no plans so ... "said Alex

"Good, then we meet tonight." Stella said excitedly and Alex nodded his head.

Seeing Stella come out with a bright face and a big smile made Precious even more curious about what they had talked about. Precious's attention was diverted to the point that her work was a mess and she received a loud reprimand from her team leader.

During recess, Precious intends to talk to Alex. However, when she was about to call Alex, Stella first approached Alex and invited him to eat together. Precious then backed away and sat next to Liza. Precious ate her food calmly, but Liza seemed to realize that Precious was upset.

"Are you upset because Stella ate with Mr. Manager?" Liza asked

Precious might not say anything, but her sharp eyes seemed to confirm her guess.

"You have to get used to it, Stella really likes to stick to Mr. Manager like that. Everyone who likes Mr. Manager knows that. " Liza said while whispering

"I don't like him!" said Precious almost screaming

Liza nodded her head but actually, she still thought that Precious liked Alex even though she continued to disown it.

***

Precious is standing at the bus stop. She looked at the pitch-black night sky with her eyes that looked wistful. Precious sighed as if she had a lot of thoughts. Maybe because it's winter soon so the weather feels colder. Shortly thereafter the bus came and Precious immediately entered the bus. Precious sat in the back seat near the window. Her eyes continued to stare out the window with her other eye.

As if ignoring her surroundings, Precious just stared out the window as if the buildings she passed were more attractive to her. Until her eyes accidentally saw Alex and Stella entering a restaurant together. Precious holds her chest because somehow her chest feels tight. Precious pondered again and thought about what was happening to her.