It had been three months Ethan worked at The Siauw's Law firm. He had been adjusting to some departments, Adrian and his team managers had discussed about his work and what department he suitable at, but they couldn't get the agreement yet. Finally Adrian decided to temporary place him to be Karina's assistant.
That day Adrian called Ethan and Karina together in his office.
Adrian :"Karina this is Ethan your assistant, Ethan this is Karina, she's my daughter, right now she's the first manager at department one."
Ethan and Karina shook hands together :"Nice to meet you."
Adrian :"As her assistant you are her driver as well and guard her well, can you do it ?"
Ethan actually a bit disappointed with the new position, but he tried to endure it :"Yes sir, I'll do my best."
Adrian :"Good, you may start working together from now on. Karina can I talk to you for a while ?"
Karina :"Yes sir, what do you want to talk about father ?"
Adrian :"You should treat him well, he's a smart person you must use him well."
Karina :"Of course I will use him well !"
Karina had been join in her father's office for two months, but seem like everybody looked her down and dislike her. Ethan sometime heard some people talk bad things behind her, he understand her situation, she's not learning about law before, so she knew nothing about law but her father made her as one of the manager "It looks like will be hard things to assist her !" he said to himself.
It's been a week Ethan had been her shadow, he took care everything she do, even clean up her mess. One day Karina snatch a big company's case from their rival, it made their rival irritated, so they planned to harm her.
That night she went home a bit late because of a lot of things to do, she went home with Ethan as usual, when their car past through a narrow and dark street suddenly two cars blocked their way then some people in black came out from the cars holding sticks. They started to breaking their car windows, Ethan came out and fight with them, since he could do some karate, he could beat some of them down but he got hurt also cause he did it with bare hands only. Karina was screaming in the car and she was very scared. She went into the driver seat and drove the car back and forward to stop the men barging in the car, after a while he shouted at Ethan "Ethan come in now !"
Ethan finally could get back into the car then she drove the car in high speed, she crashed the car which blocked them, she continued driving the car very fast until they get into the highway "Are you OK Ethan ? You need to go to the hospital !"
Ethan :"I'm OK."
Karina :"But you bleeding a lot ! I take you to the nearest hospital now !"
Ethan :"No need"
Karina :"I drive I decide it ! Don't argue with me !"
They arrived at the nearest hospital, she took him to the emergency, he had been taken care of directly. While she waited him to be treated, she called her father and told him about what has happened. Adrian went to the hospital directly, he was very worry with his daughter safety.
Adrian :"How is he ?"
Karina :"He's fine now, he got hurt in his head and some scratches. But he's a good fighter dad !"
Adrian :"Yes I heard he can do some karate."
Karina :"Cool ! No wonder he could beat them up !"
Adrian :"From now on let him be your bodyguard as well. I believe he can protect you well !"
Karina :"Yes"
Ethan just came out from the treatment room, he had been treated to the CT scan. Karina asked the doctor about his condition.
Karina :"How is he doctor ?"
The doctor :"I think he's fine for now, he may go home. The CT scan result will come out tomorrow, I'll inform you later."
Karina :"OK thank you doctor. Let's go home now Ethan."
They went home together with Adrian's car. They left Karina's car at the hospital, Adrian told his driver to pick it up tomorrow.
Adrian :"Ethan, I think you should move to our house, you have to protect Karina wherever she go starting now, I'm concern about her safety after this incident."
Ethan :"Let me think about it sir, I live with my brother I should talk about it with him first."
Adrian :"OK, let me know the result as soon as possible, cause Karina's safety is urgent ! If you live to far from her, it will be too late to save her next time."
Ethan :"I know I understand sir."
Adrian :"You may have a rest now, tomorrow you don't have to go to work for a day."
Ethan :"Thank you sir."
They sent Ethan home that night then continued went back home. When Ethan came back home was very late at night, Franky had worried when she came back home didn't see her brother, she tried to call him but his phone was off. Half an hour later Ethan came back.
Franky :"Where have you been ? What happen to your face ?"
Ethan :"Some bad guys had attacked us on the way home."
Franky :"Have you been treated ?"
Ethan :"Yes, I just came from the hospital."
Franky :"Do you still hurt somewhere ? Should I give you some water ?"
Ethan sat down on the sofa :"Ok just take me some water."
Franky took him a glass of water then gave it to him.
Ethan :"Franky sit down please, I want to tell you something."
Franky :"What ? Are you hurt ?"
Ethan :"No, maybe I'll move to my boss house in this short time, cause I have to protect his daughter from now on. You decide yourself, will still living here alone or move to other cheaper apartment or you find a room mate."
Franky :"Hmm... let me think about it. I'll ask my friend about it. But you should take care yourself well at your boss's place !"
Ethan :"Don't worry I can take care of myself. You should take care of yourself too !"
Franky :"I will, let's have some rest now."
The next day Ethan packed up his thing and was ready to move out. He went to see Adrian in the afternoon, he told him he was ready to move to his place. Adrian then sent his driver to helped him move his stuffs.
Franky met Jasmine that night at the Bar, he asked her about the rent on her apartment.
Franky :"Hey Jas, how much you pay the rent of your apartment ?"
Jasmine :"About $500 a month. Why ?"
Franky :"Do you want to be my room mate ?"
Jasmine :"Nope, I like my apartment, and I like to live alone."
Franky :"OK then, thank you.
That night Marco came to the Bar also. He heard the conversation between Franky and Jasmine.
Marco :"What's up Frank ? Are you going to move out ?"
Franky :"Well, I'm thinking about it."
Marco :"Why ? Is your apartment too little ? Or the rent is raising up ?"
Franky :"It's not that, I used to live together with my brother Ethan, now he moved to his boss's house, so I have some options here, weather I look for a room mate or I have to move to a cheaper apartment."
Marco :"Oh I see... How about if I have other option for you ?"
Franky :"What option ?"
Marco :"Move to my house ? I live alone all this time."
Franky :"Hmm... let me think about it. How much should I pay for the rent ?"
Marco :"How much you pay for your apartment now ?"
Franky :"$500"
Marco :"Well, actually I don't need you to pay me, but I know you'll be inconvenience, just pay as you want."
Franky :"Really ? Are you sure ?"
Marco :"Yes I'm sure. Listen Frank, I want to talk to you about my plan but not here, not now. I need to you somewhere, just tell me when will you be free."
Franky :"OK let's see each other tomorrow at lunch time. Should I go to your office or... ?"
Marco :"OK tomorrow at lunch, I'll tell you the place tomorrow."
Marco had arrived at the restaurant first, then he ordered some meals for Franky too. Franky came five minutes later.
Franky :"Sorry, have you waited for long ?"
Marco :"No, just five minutes."
Franky :"So what do you want to tell me ?"
Marco :"I have a dream since long time ago to open Bar restaurant like this. I've learnt some culinary at the USA before. And I want you to work for me since you're learning about culinary also right ? How about it ?"
Franky :"So you're trying to hire me ?"
Marco :"You can say so. You're about to graduate from your school in this short time right ?"
Franky :"No, I still have one more year left. When will you open your Bar restaurant ?"
Marco :"Soon, the architect is on the process to build the building now. So will you move to my place ? And help me to manage my restaurant in the future ?"
Franky :"Hmm... sound's interesting. I still have one more week at my apartment, let me think about your offer."
Marco :"OK, let me know as soon as possible, I have to clean up my place for you. Now let's eat the lunch."