The First Curse of Love
49. Dinners

February, 2021...

"I'm playing BTN for Danny. If it wasn't for Danny, I wouldn't have made it difficult for myself to follow a variety show that made me have to struggle with the heat for two weeks. Anyway I don't want to know, if Danny doesn't want to dinner with me, I'm not going to presscon." Omel Felicya on some of his staff.

Felicya Aletha is a singer who is at the peak of her popularity. Since first debuting two years ago, Felicya has been the darling of one country and officially earned the nickname as 'Nation's Little Sister' because it is considered to have an adorable attitude as well as a loving and kind nature.

But inversely proportional to the assumption of the people as well as the fans, Felicya actually has a very childish and spoiled nature. What he displayed in front of the camera was just a character created by his agency.

What Felicya just said, of course made his staff members half-dead in the fog. Not only because Felicya insisted on having dinner with Danny, but also Danny was not the type of person who would instantly agree on something just because the one who asked him was a famous singer in the class of Felicya Aletha.

Almost everyone who has worked with Danny during his career as a producer has known how cold and cruel Danny has been. That's why, bringing Danny to Felicya is not at all an easy thing for his staff.

A few months ago, Felicya got an offer to follow a variety show led by Danny. Variety show 'Back To Nature' is an entertainment show that shows what if a famous celebrity plunges into nature and does various things done by people in rural areas or beaches. And Felicya agrees to accept the offer because she has been fond of Danny since first sight, when they accidentally met at an ANHTV coffee shop a few months ago.

The variety show itself is a project that marks Danny's return to ANHTV after a nearly two-year hiatus due to having to complete his S2 education in Los Angeles.

When his staff was busy looking for a way to persuade Felicya, manager Felicya who he used to greet with the call Kak Anna entered the meeting room and witnessed the excitement that had just been caused by this recalcitrant artist. To be honest, Felicya was most afraid of Anna. Only Anna can deal with all the misbehavior from Felicya.

"Mba Anna's...." Call one of the staff with a clear face but also relieved. He was relieved because finally Pawang Felicya came too.

Anna looked at the staff one by one with a gaze that seemed to ask them to remain calm. Not long after, Anna also gave the code so that they immediately came out and left him alone with Felicya.

While Felicya, he was actually afraid to see Anna coming. But since it had already happened, he ended up pretending as if he was not daunted in the slightest.

Felicya who initially thought that Anna would scold him, immediately astonished when Anna did not say anything and immediately contacted someone. Felicya did not know who was being contacted by Anna, because as soon as Anna called, she immediately took a position a bit away from Felicya. Not long after, Anna returned to Felicya. He folded his hands on his stomach and looked at Felicya tiredly.

"I've called his Production Assistant Mas Danny and asked for help to pass it on to Mas Danny. Danny agreed or not, that's beyond my control. So, stop making a fuss and stay focused with your practice. Asia's Tour you're getting closer, but you keep doing useless things and making your staff hassles."

In his heart Felicya immediately cheered with excitement once he knew that his fearsome sister Anna had already conveyed her wishes to Danny. Now, Felicya was already not afraid of anything anymore. As long as you can dinner with Danny, Felicya willingly through and do anything.

...****...

"Okay, I'll dinner with Felicya. Just ask the manager to set the time." Said Danny while staring at Bagas at a glance, then again busy reading some sheets of paper in his hand.

Bagas is an Assistant Producer who has only been working for a month on Danny's team. He is a hardworking guy who always wants to prove to Danny that he deserves to be in a team with Danny, a figure he has admired for a long time.

Bagas who had seemed timid to convey a message from manager Felicya, immediately heaved a sigh of relief with a bright face. The approval from Danny was even beyond his expectations.

Once again Danny turned his attention away from the paper that had been his focal point. He looked at Bagas with both eyebrows raised. Bagas who realized that Danny was looking at him, immediately tried to control the look of his face that was too happy. How not to be happy? One problem was well resolved.

"Anybody else want to talk about it?"

Bagas shook his head slowly, "none, Mas Danny. Then, I'll call Felicya's manager immediately for ngabarin."

"Yes there! Why are they still there?"

"Thank you, Danny. Excuse me." Pamit Bagas can no longer control his feelings of pleasure until it is clearly drawn on his sweet face.

...****...

On the next night, Danny actually keeps his word to fulfill Felicya's request to have dinner with him. Manager Felicya had arranged their meeting at a restaurant located in a five-star hotel. To avoid the attention of reporters who might follow Felicya secretly, they came separately.

Felicya was the first to come, only then followed by Danny ten minutes later. Danny entered a private neighborhood, and there Felicya was waiting for him.

That night, Felicya gave his best performance. She looks very beautiful and graceful in a black off shoulder dress. His long hair he deliberately stalls without any accessories. Any normal man who saw Felicya's appearance that night, would naturally feel his entire bloodstream rustling. But unfortunately, not so with Danny. He just looks ordinary, and impressed not prepare his appearance at all. Danny was wearing only a plain white oversize t-shirt that he combined with a blue ripped jeans.

But instead of being disappointed with Danny's appearance, Felicya was relieved. Because at least, Danny remains to be himself.

Just now Felicya will open his voice to say hello to Danny, Danny has even preceded him. "Other times, don't make this kind of fuss. Lo's staff and my team are already quite confused by this strange request of lo." Said Danny indifferently as he pulled up a chair, then sat right in front of Felicya.

"You see I'm here now, it's because I don't want my team to get in trouble later just because you don't want to go to the presscon. From my side personally, I do not need your presence at the presscon later, but from the side of my team, also your agency, it is very important. When you decide to enter the industry, you should already know the basics of such professionalism without needing to be dictated."

Felicya who had just been silent and listened to every word of Danny, now snorted his laugh. Instead of being offended by Danny's sharp words, Felicya again felt amazed. It might sound cliche, but this was the first time Felicya had received rejection in her entire life.

"Wow, when the shooting process for two weeks, I never heard you talk all this time. Now I'm finally proud, for being able to get you to talk this much. It feels more proud than when I first won an award on Music Show."

When a waitress had just served two portions of steak at the table, Danny shuffled out of his chair instead. He looked at Felicya coldly and said, "my job to see you is done. Please enjoy your own steak and wine gracefully."

Felicya did not give any response. Even when Danny left her alone at the place, Felicya did not try to stop him at all. And once Danny had vanished from his sight, Felicya immediately took his phone and contacted someone.

"Do it tomorrow after the presscon is over. Make everything look so natural."

...****...

"Well, I'll call you back, okay?" Close Dean ends his conversation with someone when he sees Danny's figure appearing from a distance.

"Ook the phone call? Just go ahead." Danny said while taking a position next to Dean who was standing on the rooftop of Danny's apartment building while leaning on the dividing glass.

Danny then gives a can of beer to his brother, which Dean immediately accepts.

After downing his beer, Danny looked at Dean with a look. Over the last few months, Danny has started to suspect that Dean has a girlfriend. The allegation grew stronger after a whole month of Dean not coming home at all.

"Lo's girl, huh?" Danny's knot later. Dean did not answer and just smiled mysteriously, which Danny immediately interpreted as the answer yes.

"Lo really love her like, until a full month does not come home. How's it? Is there any serious intention for him?"

The mysterious smile that the patri Dean had just had, was now slowly fading away, replaced by such a serious eye sight. Danny looked at Dean in astonishment. Not long after, Danny laughed awkwardly then patted Dean on the shoulder.

"Nikahin. This year I am 29. You are also pretty established. Why not move forward now?"

Dean nodded slowly, then without taking his eyes off Danny, Dean said cautiously, "there is already a plan to propose to him in the near future. But, it seems like he's not ready."

One that Danny catches; Dean looks hesitant when he says that he will soon propose to his girlfriend in the near future.

"Cih, how good is your girl to not be ready to marry the CEO of Clover Leaf Hotel? That's an expensive sale what bego?" Syndicate Danny with spicy.

Dean chuckles softly, "lo know? I sometimes wish that she was the matre type of girl who was only after me because of the treasure, but unfortunately."

"Then, it could be that she has an ex-boyfriend that she still can't forget until this second. Try lo crosscheck again," said Danny lightly.

But the light words that Danny just threw it, managed to make Dean hit until he ran out of words.

The atmosphere between them suddenly became quiet. Dean was still staring into Danny's eyes with a veil of mystery unfolded from his radiance. While Danny, he still remained with the same view, looking far away even though he finally did not get the answer he wanted.

The silence that gripped them suddenly split apart as Danny's phone shook. Both of them gasp before Danny finally receives a call coming from Arga. Danny gestured with his hand that he should answer the phone. Dean nodded, then turned around and looked at the night view of the expanse of the magnificent city of Harsa.

Dean sighed softly as he rolled his two eyeballs. It was as if he had just escaped from the safety of a lion.

"If only you knew who he was, Dann! You'll regret all your words now." Dean Bathin.

...****...

May, 2026...

"Sister Dean?" Greet someone hesitantly right from behind Dean.

Hearing someone call his name, Dean who was standing in the courtyard of a kindergarten immediately turned his head. There was a woman smiling at him. The woman knew his name, but Dean didn't even remember his face at all. Dean threw a questioning look.

"It's me, Brother Dean. Nadya Anastasia. Brother Dean's class first. I'm from the department of journalism class of 2013."

It took Dean a long time to finally remember Nadya. In the past, Nadya had tried to approach him, but Qiara actually thwarted his efforts in one hit.

"Oh, Nadya hay! How are you?" Dean asked pleasantries.

"good. I'm here again waiting for my nephew. Today, his mother can't pick him up because there's work. Brother Dean himself how are you?" Nadya said at length that actually made Dean feel uncomfortable.

"Good news. I—"

"FATHER!!" Screeched a little girl not far from Dean and Nadya's position, as if intentionally interrupting the chatter of the two adults.

The little girl in her brown white uniform looked very adorable even though she was showing her upset face at the time.

"Shennavia!" Call Dean excited.

Dean then lowered his head while stretching out his hands for Shennavia to run into his arms.

Still with his unfortunate face, Shennavia jumped into the arms of his handsome Papa, who was immediately greeted by a brief kiss from Dean right on his forehead. While Nadya, she only gawked at the two people in front of her. Suddenly, he felt like deja vu.

"Sister Dean he—"

"Hallo, Auntie! I'm Shennavia Adzqiara Adhitama. Papa Dean's son."

Shennavia who was in Dean's arms extended her hand to Nadya to get acquainted. Her face was fierce, now suddenly sweet. That thing, inevitably caused a stifled smile on Dean.Dean's face like he was trying to hold back his laughter that almost exploded on the spot.

In Nadya's view now, Shennavia's demeanor and face were really very similar to Qiara's in the past.

^^^To be Continued...^^^