KIARA'S PRESENCE

At Bagas's house, his father was seen sitting in the living room. Beside him, Bagas was busy tidying up his already tidy appearance, his heart was restless waiting for his lover who was still in the room with his mother.

"Bagas, sit down. Why are you so nervous?" Asked his father who had been watching his son.

"I'm not nervous," answered Bagas even though his heart was anxious to see his lover.

Daddy smiled at his son's behavior, remembering himself when he was young. Bagas looks handsome in a gray suit, which matches his white skin. Even though his hair is just combed, his handsomeness still shines through.

Footsteps could be heard getting closer to them. Bagas was silent watching in amazement, Kiara who walked towards him was very different from Kiara who was used to him at school. High heels were beautifully attached to her feet, and a white dress that looked ordinary became very extraordinary and wrapped beautifully around her body. The hair, which is just tied normally, looks charming after a beautiful decoration is attached.

"Kiara," he mumbled softly. "Very beautiful." Bagas immediately approached Kiara who was standing beside his mother.

"Beautiful who, Mommy or Kiara?" Mommy asked teasing Bagas.

"Of course, Mom is prettier, nothing can beat Mom's beauty," answered Bagas who immediately stood beside Kiara and his mother.

Kiara smiled shyly, her face slightly red when Bagas' hands wrapped around her waist.

Daddy got up from his seat and walked over to the three of them. "Come on, my angels, it's time for us to go."

Daddy gave his right hand to Mommy and his left hand to Kiara. Of course, Daddy's hand was immediately greeted by the two of them, and immediately went outside, leaving Bagas alone.

"Wait! Daddy cheated. Why were these two taken?!" Bagas protested with an annoyed face that was left behind.

"Who is fast he gets, you are too slow to move," answered Daddy while Mommy and Kiara just smiled.

.....

At the venue, one by one the guests began to arrive. This time the company held its 25th anniversary and deliberately made the party more luxurious than in previous years.

"Mr. Bayu," someone called from behind.

Bayu looked back, looking at the source of the voice. "Monika."

"You are very brave, I have seen you from a distance but was afraid to greet you. Afraid of the wrong person," said Monika ending with a small laugh.

"You also look very beautiful, as usual," replied Bayu praising Monika.

"Has Mr. Leo arrived yet?" Ask Monika.

"I don't think so, I haven't seen it. The guests haven't all arrived either. The program starts in half an hour."

"In events like this, I hardly recognize my co-workers. They come looking their best like you." Monika smiled seeing Bayu. "Tonight you are very different."

"Really? Can I still look handsome in your eyes, if you've seen him," said Bayu, slightly pursing his lips towards the entrance.

Monika automatically looked in the direction Bayu was pointing. "Mr. Leo," she mumbled quietly.

Monika's eyes immediately sparkled with joy when she saw the big boss and her idol had just arrived. The President's handsome aura is undeniable. Although beside him there are several people who both have above-average good looks, the President is still the most shining one tonight.

"Now who is the most handsome me or Mr. Leo?" Bayu glanced at Monika.

"You two are both handsome," replied Monika.

"But my advice to you! You better not get your hopes up, because you mean nothing to Leo. Don't let your heart be torn apart." Bayu leaves Monika.

"Bayu!" Called Leo as soon as he saw his friend approaching.

"Sorry, can I talk to Mr. Leo for a minute?" Bayu asked permission from the people who had been trying to find a face in front of Leo.

"Please," they answered, then one by one they left Leo and Bayu.

"Finally they left. I've been sick of seeing their faces constantly looking for faces in front of me," Leo said quietly.

"Waiter," Bayu called one of the waiters specifically on duty to give drinks to the guests.

"Drink this." Bayu took two drinks. One he gave to Leo and the other he drank himself.

Leo's eyes swept around the room, he saw CCTV installed in every corner of the room. The bodyguards were ready to be in their respective positions.

"You have done everything according to what I asked?" Leo asked quietly.

"Already, I even added some bodyguards just in case there is something we don't want."

"Good. But remember, don't let your guard down. We have to stay alert. We have a lot of enemies in the business world, don't let them take advantage of this big event of mine."

"Don't worry, trust me. Enjoy our company anniversary. Look to your right, women see you like a tigress ready to pounce. Your charm is amazing, even though you and I are not much different."

"You lost far below me," Leo said as he drank his drink.

"There's someone who's been waiting for you."

"Who?" Leo asked.

"The woman in the red dress over there." Bayu pointed with his lips.

"Monika," Leo said flatly, after seeing who the woman Bayu was referring to.

"You have no heart for Monika?" asked Bayu.

"Not." Shortly Leo answered without having to think first.

"Even though you two had sex last afternoon. I saw you two coming in together. What else are you doing inside when the door is locked, you must be making love."

"That's a different matter, I paid for it. For me Monika is just a doll, she gave her body to me," said Leo.

"Yes, I know that," answered Bayu. "Soon the event will start, it looks like the guests have all arrived." Bayu looked around, the room did look full compared to before.

"Go on, you take care of the show," Leo asked Bayu to leave.

"You are getting ready as President, later you have to come forward to greet the guests who are present." Bayu immediately went to take care of the event that was about to start.

Leo's gaze swept across the guests present, his standing position now made it very easy for him to see who was present. Now and then he drank the little drink that was left in the glass he was holding.

"Mr. Leo," a female voice greeted him.

Leo looked to where the voice came from. "Monika," Leo smiled, then his gaze swept across the room again to look at the people. Until his irises stopped at one point the person who had just arrived.

"Sir, what's wrong?" Monika asked because she saw Leo who looked tense.

Leo didn't answer, his gaze didn't move from the person who had just arrived. "Is my vision not wrong, isn't that the snotty brat? Why is she here?" Leo wondered to himself. "It seems she's not alone, I feel like I know the man beside her."

"Sir, are you all right?" Monika asked again.

"I'm fine, maybe because I'm not used to being around a lot of people. I'm a little uncomfortable." Leo answered casually to dispel Monika's suspicions.

"Then we'll find a more comfortable place." Monika looked around looking for a place to sit. "Sir, let's just go there. A place for you to be there so you can sit" said Monika.

Leo followed Monika who walked first to a special place for him as President.