Mysterious Gus
#49. Altiam Go home
..."I hope there won't be any more lies. I don't want this lie to keep me away from you for feeling sinful,"...
...Altiam...
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Two days passed and Tiam obeyed Farel's words, that in two days he would return to Indonesia. During those two days, Tiam really made the most of it. Exploring culinary, shopping, traveling around Paris, even accompany Farel regular visits to psychiatrists. Been happy for two days.
Now, an hour after Tiam arrived in Indonesia, he headed straight for Xander's office, X'Combat Corp. In his hand there are several parcels containing souvenirs, more precisely Farel's seat.
The foot stepped into the Meeting Room as told by secretary Xander. Without knocking first, Tiam just walked in. That man is sometimes childish and as he pleases.
All the attention that had been focused, turned to Tiam. While the main object is only indifferent and sits in a chair belonging to Xander's assistant who is currently the position of the owner is standing.
"We have a meeting today. You can get out!" Xander gave the order and within minutes the room left only Xander as well as Tiam.
"Where have you been? Go give no news at all, your existence can not be traced at all. You're gonna make me die a hanger for worrying about you, huh?!" Xander began his sermon. Indeed, when Tiam left without news, Xander was like a man of loyalty and felt calmer after people in Korea told him that Tiam was in Korea.
That's not true, it's just an alibi.
"I was just visiting Karaya. I used to see him, right? Why are you so worried?"
Xander, who was still nagging, became calmer after hearing the call 'father' from Tiam. Just like Farel, Xander will also melt when Tiam is already in child mode, no longer the mode of superiors and subordinates. Tiam really knows how to seduce Xander, and for Xander it's kind of annoying.
"How's Karaya doing?"
"He's good, he asked me about Dad, too,"
"Dad still can't see him,"
"Thankfully Karaya understood,"
"You also met Asz, didn't you?"
Tiam shook his head firmly, "I don't know where he is anymore. One year ago I just drove my brother to the airport to Korea. But when I went to Korea yesterday, I didn't find her whereabouts,"
"Karaya knew Asz was leaving?" Xander just believed.
"I think not, proven with Karaya who is fine even though he had asked Brother who had never met him for almost a year. But, Karaya said, Brother always contacted him with a random number every day,"
Xander nodded in understanding, "Maybe in the near future I will visit him,"
"I don't think you'll be able to,"
"Why?"
"Karaya wants to change schools. And he'll stay in the dormitory, it'll be hard to see him. What's more, Karaya asked to transfer to a school in a remote corner of town,"
"Then you allowed it? How's he gonna be? He's gonna meet a lot of people, Tiam! And what did you say? Remote place? What's the fate of my daughter, Altiam?" Panic Xander. This Xander is just a cold and calm cover, but originally when it comes to Farel, Tiam, Ley and Ae Ri, the man can cosplay like a mother-mom.
"How can I refuse him if he's been whining and hugging me while I'm with him? Just take it easy, I've sent people to watch. After all, the environment there was safer for Ae Ri. I checked it myself,"
"I'll leave it to you then. What matters is that Karaya should always be fine. You go home and rest!"
"I still have to deliver all the souvenirs. Here's to Dad," Tiam handed Xander a parcel and Xander opened it.
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"Dad can use it if he wants to kill me,"
Xander looked at Tiam dislikeingly, "I'm not the father who wants to kill his son. This dagger is too good to kill you," circus Xander at the end of his sentence.
"of course. The dagger was made of gold in the handle and eyes of his dagger. Use it to do honorable things,"
"Ck, without you telling me I already knew I'd use it on anyone,"
"I was just giving advice, not telling," elak Tiam while putting one more parcel on the table.
"That's for Mom and Eil. Say hello to Mom that I haven't been able to visit,"
"Yes. Just drop it all off and go home for a break,"
"I'll meet Om Tama in his office. After that to Bandung meet Fisha with Ley,"
"Not tomorrow? You must be tired,"
"Not a problem,"
Xander could finally just nod, "You be careful. Don't forget to eat!"
"Yes, I go, assalamu'alaikum," Tiam respectfully kissed Xander's hand. Make no mistake, Tiam always kissed Xander's hand as he was about to leave.
"Wa'alaikumussalam's chat. Tell Ley to take the car," Xander said, wiping Tiam's bushy hair. Just a nod that Tiam gave and after that he left Xander.
"I know you're lying, Tiam. I'm sure you went to Asz, whether it was in Korea or not. Though, I will no longer force you to tell Asz's whereabouts,"
"What are your plans, I don't know. But I believe you're good kids to me. I entrusted you with Almighty's file,"
Xander continued to be entrenched with a mind wandering in an indeterminate direction. His hand shrewdly played his new dagger, no matter which hand could have been scratched.
"Sorry Dad, now there's a lot of lies between us. But I'll make sure, this is the only lie between us, not anymore. And I know, Dad pretended to believe me. I'm sorry, Dad. I'll explain it later, after you get home,"
Not much different from Xander, Tiam was struggling with his own thoughts. There was a little guilt in him. Not only that, he also felt guilty. But the sin he committed was worse than lying to Xander. But recalling that Xander was a father figure to Tiam. It is natural that he feels sinful.
Sometimes in loving someone, we often choose the wrong path just for the sake of his good.
But for them, what is is much better, even though it is a painful thing.
And in love, there is no need to force the will. No need to force each other to be honest. Believe it or not, he will confess himself and he will feel guilty by treating his lie.
Because he will always feel, his affection has been tarnished in the wrong way despite his good intentions.
Tbc...
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