Failed to Meet

Aksa seemed to be pounding waiting for Hana to come to the restaurant. That night, Aksa's appearance was neater and more fragrant. He hadn't seen Hana in a long time. He looks very nervous like someone who is about to propose to a girlfriend.

The place was special, specially ordered by Daniel. There is a very strong romantic atmosphere in the restaurant. Suitable for those who will meet after so many years. Aksa repeatedly thanked and praised Daniel for having managed to make an appointment for him.

Aksa looked at a beautiful bouquet on his table that he was going to give to Hana. As long as he was with Hana, he had never given her a flower like this. And Aksa smiled while praising Daniel for giving him the idea to buy a bouquet for Hana.

Ten minutes had passed from the appointed time. But Hana hasn't come yet. Aksa is still waiting for her arrival.

A graceful woman wearing a sexy and elegant black dress is seen coming. Her slightly wavy hair was shoulder-length and she was carrying a small handbag in her hand. Her face is oriental and beautiful.

And the woman instead sat in the chair that was supposed to be for Hana. Aksa who doesn't know the woman tries politely to ask.

"Sorry, this table and chairs are reserved."

The woman with a piercing cold gaze answered.

"I know, I'm sitting here because it's a chair for me." The woman then called the waiter at the restaurant.

"Sorry, this is my table and for my wife who might come soon," said Aksa politely once again. He still thought that the woman had the wrong table.

"Aksa Mahesa, I'm not sitting wrong. This chair is for Hana, right?" asked the woman making Aksa surprised.

"Hana, where is she?" asked Aksa looking around.

"She didn't come."

"What." Aksa like being stabbed by a samurai right in the chest. Disappointed and annoyed.

"She told me to come over, and she said there was something you need to tell her. You can tell me that."

"Why, she didn't come. And who are you?" asked Aksa, a little angry and annoyed at being toyed with.

"I'm Irene, Hana's manager." The woman introduced herself.

"Hana's manager." Aksa couldn't believe that it was Hana's orders to meet him for dinner.

"Oh yeah, there's a message from her. She said thanks for asking her to meet through your secretary. And instead, she sent me to see you."

Aksa clenched his fists because he was a little annoyed with Hana's behavior.

"Daniel... I knew it wouldn't work."

Looking at Aksa who was silent and looked annoyed. A waitress came and asked for their dinner order.

Irene then ordered food without paying attention to Aksa, who was bright red in annoyance.

"You don't want to order something?" asked Irene trying to communicate with Aksa.

"I have no taste."

Hearing that, Irene immediately didn't care and told the waiter just to bring her order.

"Does she not want to see me again?" muttered Aksa but Irene heard it.

"Why do you want to see her. Hana feels uncomfortable because she feels watched. She also knows that you've been watching her for the past few days."

"So she knows," said Aksa.

"She felt disturbed and uncomfortable."

"Is it true?" Aksa was sad to hear that from Irene.

"Hana wants to focus on managing her career. She doesn't want anyone to get in her way."

Aksa is even more sad to hear Hana's confession through Irene.

"Am I the one who will stand in her way?"

Irene did not answer. She only looked at Aksa's sad and depressed face.

"Do you still love her?" asked Irene.

The answer was delayed when a waiter came and placed Irene's order on the table. After saying thank you, Irene then prepared to eat it. While Aksa looks down. It was clear that Aks was disappointed.

While enjoying her food, Irene slightly enjoyed Aksa's bending face.

"You haven't answered my previous question." Irene while eating delicious pasta.

"What is the importance of you knowing my answer?" asked Aksa still with a melancholy face.

"Of course it's important Aksa. How can I help you if I'm not sure that you still love her," Irene thought?

"Have you ever loved someone and that person left and you can't forget it? Even if you love without knowing that person can come back or not. Have you ever?" asked Aksa sharply.

Irene stopped feeding her pasta. Aksa's question made her feel like she had been hit.

"Sure, and it hurts so bad. I love a man and that man was gone forever. And there is no coming back." Irene is a little carried away by her emotions remembering her future husband who died on her wedding day.

"I'm assuming that you still love her." Irene tried not to show her sad feelings earlier.

"If she becomes a star, I may not have a chance to be with her. The higher the star the less I can reach her."

"If you're worried that Hana will become famous and many people will love her, that's perfectly natural. But can you be patient until Hana becomes a shining star? Of course, that star will only shine for one person in the end."

"You mean?" asked Aksa not understanding what Irene said.

"Let Hana tread and climb first to the top and become a star. One day you will be able to have that star without worrying."

Aksa scratched his head that didn't pitch because he didn't understand.

"Hana is everything to me. If Hana succeeds, she will surely dazzle everyone. Including Mrs. Sarah and Arabella."

Aksa is surprised to hear Irene mention the names of her grandmother and fiancé.

"So, can you be patient?" asked Irene.

Aksa furrowed his brows. He felt strange that Irene knew everything.

"You think I've been by Hana's side all these years don't you know."

"What. So you've been with Hana for a long time."

"What has Hana told you?" asked Aksa curiously.

"You think I know everything from Hana?" Irene stared intently at Aksa full of mystery.

"How do you know if not from Hana?"

"You'll find out for yourself, by the way, thanks for the dinner." Irene then got up from her chair.

"Wait a minute! You haven't answered. How did you know my Grandma and Arabella?" Akash is still curious.

"It's not important, the most important thing is to remember what I said earlier. Leave Hana first and don't disturb her!" Irene then walked away leaving Aksa who was curious. Irene can't tell her that she found out from Rika's mother. Before Mrs. Rika's mission is successful, she must not know about it.

When Irene was about to leave the restaurant door. The hem of Irene's dress was caught in the glass door. Irene tried to remove the hem of her dress but to no avail. And suddenly a man came to help take it off. Daniel Chan.

"Aren't you...?" Daniel knew Irene when they met on the set first.

"Thank you." Irene then hurriedly walked away. Meanwhile, Daniel just looked at Irene in amazement without being able to say anything. But his face looks so curious about the woman he helped earlier.

Ba- thumb

Daniel's heart suddenly seemed to invite him to dance the tango.

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