The more Hate, the more Love
Don't avoid me

Leo and Zea stood not far from the pulpit, ensuring the event went smoothly. Ever since the show started, Zea just stared blankly ahead and Leo realized it. Some of the invited guests are fellow entrepreneurs or business partners Abraham, there are also officials and politicians who have also attended to meet the invitation.

Mahendra's family was also present in the middle of the event. Not just Gavin, but his father and his younger brother Mauren. Zea was unaware of Gavin in the midst of the invitations, but instead. Gavin could clearly see Zea from her current position.

Gavin looked closely at the woman who was to become a widow, with only one more trial. Gavin only realized the charm of a Zea, the woman looks beautiful even though it is not equipped with accessories and jewelry at exorbitant prices.

“Kak, that's not sister-in-law?” mauren asked Gavin who was still staring at Zea.

“Hm.”

“Do not be noisy, let alone to talk about the woman. I'm grateful that he's no longer Mahendra's daughter-in-law, just embarrassing him. Why would he stand there if only to be a servant of the Abraham family,” Gavin's father said.

“Right sister is already divorced with him?” ask Mauren again. But ignored by Gavin. “Arjuna where the hell, from earlier I have not seen.”

Someone seemed to whisper to Leo, saying Arjuna was already preparing in his position. Will be present according to the plan and instructions.

“Prepare, soon welcome Mr. Abraham,” Leo said.

The host invited Abraham to give a speech accompanied by loud applause. The middle-aged man walked towards the stage accompanied by an attendant who looked like a bodyguard. Abraham looked at the invitees with a proud look.

In his speech Abraham briefly explained the beginning of his business to the present.

“So, the success that I get is not the result of giving or a doorprize but rather effort and struggle. It's not easy to be in this position, especially when I'm old it's time to enjoy life. Even my young daughter is enjoying her life, traveling the world.” The invitation heard Abraham's joke.

“Of course I have prepared a potential successor CEO of Alberto Corporation. CEO replacement and that person is ..” Abraham paused his speech making the guests present curious about Abraham's successor. Even the company's top brass ketar ketir waiting for the name to be called by Abraham.

“CEO my successor is .. Arjuna Kamil, the only son of the Abraham Alberto family.”

The main door of the ballroom opened, Arjuna stepped with the applause of the invitees who stood up to welcome Arjuna. The workers who recognized Arjuna as Juna the OB were of course very surprised, not least Ucup. It was unexpected and never expected that their co-worker was Abraham's son and now their superior.

Zea lowered her face to hold back the tears, Leo realized that then patted Zea's back gently.

“It’ s okay. I’m fine.”

“Arjuna Kamil,” said Abraham then stood face to face. Abraham smiled and hugged Arjuna, again to applause. Arjuna's position was right staring at Zea who was back down. Abraham patted Arjuna on the back and broke his embrace, putting on a proud smile full of victory.

The man ends the speech and goes down the stairs, allowing Arjuna to introduce himself as the number one person in the company.

Arjuna did the same as Abraham, staring at the invitations to master the situation. Leo and Zea walked up the same stage and stood behind Arjuna's body.

“I Arjuna Kamil, son of Abraham Alberto will continue and fight for Alberto Corporation for the better. No need to worry, Mr. Abraham's trusted people will be my assistants and trusted people as well. Together with Leo and Zea, we will strive to give our best for the advancement of Alberto Corporation.”

The invitees stood up again with claps of his hands. Zea realizes that she is close to Arjuna, very close. But they're so far away from each other. Staring at the sturdy back of Arjuna and once felt leaning on that body, now Zea must resign to dampen the taste that exists. Their current state for the earth and sky. Zea is only the earth that is always stepped on while Arjuna is like the sky that can always be seen.

...***...

The series of events is over, currently at the invitation is being courted. There are those who enjoy dishes there are also just greeting each other to establish friendship. Zea pulled over worried that Arjuna would talk to her.

“Mana Zea?” whispered Arjuna as he greeted his Papi business partner who would become his partner.

“Focus with your current task, don't disturb Zea.”

“Arjuna Kamil, we meet again,” exclaimed Gavin as he extended his hand.

Arjuna greeted and shook Gavin's hand. Greeting each other even though Arjuna wanted to throw his fists on the handsome face of Gavin. Not a personal vendetta but to avenge what Gavin did to Zea.

“Honey,” call Mauren directly hug Arjuna. “You're great, really cool. So the more like,” said Mauren.

Arjuna pushed Mauren's body away, but the woman was still clinging to Arjuna's arm while saying spoiled. Leo cleared his throat but was not understood by Arjuna, until Gavin turned his head and ….

"Zea," call Gavin.

"Good night, Mas" said Zea.

Arjuna was stunned to hear Zea's voice, meaning that she was there and watched her body being squeezed by Mauren.

“Hi Sister-in-law, uh former sister-in-law,” greet Mauren.

Zea simply nodded without returning a greeting let alone answering. Arjuna turned his head and sure enough, Zea stood behind him. Not wanting Zea to misunderstand, Arjuna again let go of Mauren's hand that hugged her

“Kak Gavin mending reunion with Kak Zea. One night stand cake, who knows if you can make your relationship improve,” suggested Mauren.

“Sorry, Mr. Arjuna. You've been waiting for Mr. Abraham," between Leo broke the atmosphere that looks awkward.

“I'm sorry, Mr. Gavin,” said Arjuna then moved followed by Zea.

Mauren stomps her legs irritated, ignored by Arjuna. As she moved away from Gavin and Mauren, Arjuna stopped and looked at Zea.

“We have to talk," Arjuna said.

“Stop, you are still the center of attention. You think Mr. Abraham will not stay silent and not watch over you,” Leo said as he held Arjuna's hand that would approach Zea.

“At least speak Zea. You can maki me or slap me but don't shut up like this,” complained Arjuna.

“Sorry Sir. I'm trying to be professional, we're still at ..”

“Fuck with all this, Zea you trust me ‘kan?”

“Arjuna,” strangle Leo.

Not far from where they were, Abraham was talking to his relations. However, the old man's gaze led to Arjuna being.

“Shittt, Leo I'm currently ..”

“Don't make Zea's position more difficult, you'll talk but not now,” Leo said.

Arjuna sighed, then pointed at Zea's face. “I waited for that moment, don't avoid me.”