Chapter 22: Chapter 22

Dennis also knows the nature of Liza who is always hungry for love. He knew exactly how to make Liza stop being angry and how to make Liza forgive whatever mistakes he had made.

"Let's eat, after this I'll take you to the office." Said Dennis, stroking Liza's head

Liza nodded her head while smiling broadly. Dennis also smiled to see Liza acting cute in front of him. They also sat and enjoyed breakfast together.

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In a room that looks messy with clothes design pictures filling the walls and scattered on the table and even the floor. In the messy room, Claire was fast asleep with her stomach facedown and buried her face in the pillow.

The sound of a car horn was heard from outside and began to disturb Claire's sleep. Initially, Claire's eyes only moved slightly and she began to writhe but Claire kept going back to sleep. Then the horn rang again and continued to ring until finally, Claire woke up.

Claire was very upset because she was awakened by the sound of a car horn that was very annoying. She immediately left the house by taking one of her shoes. And when she saw in front of her house that Robert was standing, leaning on his car, Claire immediately threw her shoes right on his head.

" Sick! Why did you do that suddenly? " said Robert, grimacing and holding his aching head

"Why do you have to disturb my precious sleep? You know I really hate being disturbed while sleeping. " Said, Claire

"I know, but can't you get up early today and go to work? Today is your first day of work and also you have a lot of work today. You have to form your team and prepare the concept for the first launch. " Said, Robert

"So get ready quickly, take a shower and dress up pretty." Said Robert, patting Claire's shoulder with a smile

Claire could only sigh to contain her annoyance and with a forced expression she returned to her house and prepared. After 20 minutes Robert waited, finally, Claire came out and approached him.

Robert was a little unexpected that Claire would come out wearing casual clothes such as an abstract white t-shirt with blue jeans and a brown leather jacket.

Robert shook his head while looking at Claire in detail from top to bottom. Claire immediately hit Robert on the shoulder because he was disturbed by how he looked at her.

"Why are you staring at me strangely?" Claire asked

"To be honest, I am already used to how you dress, but I didn't expect you to dress this way when going to the office. At least can't you wear formal clothes like office employees in general? " said Robert

"Don't be so fussy, you're just an ordinary person. A genius like me cannot be measured by the standards of ordinary people like you. A genius is always free to express himself or herself. " Said Claire while flattering herself

"By the way, why did you pick me up? Where is Alex? " Claire asked

"Well, you should feel very grateful because a director came to pick you up. Where else can you find a very caring director like me, "said Robert

"You nag, let's hurry up and go to the office," Claire said in a commanding tone

Robert could only sigh and hold Claire's whims. Robert was also used to Claire's attitude who arbitrarily ordered others like that person was his subordinate. If there are people who are not treated like that then it is only Alex who she has been treating very well like a close friend.

Meanwhile, Alex is still accompanying Precious, who is lying in a hospital bed. In a room with white tiles and walls that are completely white and filled with medicinal odors throughout the room. Alex still sat holding Precious's hand and staring at her face.

Alex remembered again when he ran with worry while holding Precious with both hands in the middle of the night. He called the doctor in a panic until finally, he waited outside the room when the doctor examined Precious. In fact, it is still very clear how he remembers the words of the doctor who is very difficult for him to believe, that Precious is pregnant.

Alex still looked at his dream girl with a sad look. He was sad, disappointed but also worried. There are many mixed feelings in his heart. Then slowly Precious opened her eyes. She looked into Alex's eyes that saw her for a moment and she immediately realized that Alex already knew her secret.

"You already know ..." said Precious

"Yes ..." said Alex briefly but clearly heard the sadness from his hoarse voice

" Who? The man at the cafe? " asked Alex

"Yes, he is ..." Precious answered, nodding her head

"So what are you going to do now? Are you going to meet him and say everything? " asked Alex

"No, I'm just going to abort this baby." Said, Precious

Alex widened his eyes because he could hardly believe he would hear Precious say that very casually. Especially when She looked at him and seemed to say she had made a decision.

" Are you sure? Is there no other way besides this? You should think carefully first. " Said, Alex

"There is no other way. There's no way I can keep this baby alive. It's too stupid if I choose to look after it while I know very well what suffering awaits an unmarried young mother. " Said, Precious

"Don't try to change my mind. I thought about this a lot. " Said, Precious

"To be honest I don't know what to do either. I have never experienced this before, but I also know how a single mother will suffer because of people's opinions and the harshness of life. I also don't have the right to say anything to you. And if you have made your decision, I can't do anything except stay by your side and wait for you. ” Said, Alex

"I'll stay here, you just need to know that," Alex said, holding Precious's hands with both palms

Precious looked at Alex for a moment then looked away. Tears also flowed from the eyes hiding in the blanket. She bit her lower lip and held back her tears to stop flowing. Alex can only be quiet and see Precious. There were so many questions in his mind but Alex could not say them.