Dimas looked at Aleeta's eyes, who was also looking at him expectantly. If only she had known, he really wanted the position that was offered to her. Not just pretending, but being a real fiancé.
He had harbored feelings for a long time, but didn't have the courage to express them. Dimas is afraid that if he does that, Aleeta will stay away and keep his distance from him.
"If you don't want to, that's okay, really. I can find someone else," Aleeta said resignedly when Dimas didn't respond.
Dimas gasped and immediately regained consciousness. He would never let go of that opportunity.
"Who said I didn't want to help you, hm?" Dimas said by raising an eyebrow.
"You mean you're ready, right?" asked Aleeta very carefully.
"Yes I do," replied Dimas after nodding in agreement with the question.
"Thank you, Dimas." Aleeta grabbed Dimas' hand unconsciously.
"You're welcome, Alleta. Whenever you need me, I will always be there." Dimas looked at Aleeta's hand.
"Oh, s-sorry, Dimas. I'm too happy." Immediately Aleeta pulled back her hand.
"It's okay, Aleeta. Let's just say we're practicing." Dimas smiled seductively.
Dimas cursed his own stupidity looking at Aleeta's hand. Had he not done that, surely they would have held hands longer.
Not running out of ideas, Dimas took Aleeta's hand again and held it.
"Let's get used to being close and touching each other, Aleeta. You don't want it, do you, if Rendra gets suspicious of our play?" Dimas said calmly to try to make a profit. Yes, just think of diving as well as drinking water. Even if he choked at least he was happy.
Although her heart was doubtful, the woman's head nodded instead.
Instantly guilt flashed through Aleeta's mind. What if later Dimas will just give up and leave him in the middle of their play because he has a lover? Ah, he felt guilty for not confirming that before making the deal.
"Don't worry, Aleeta. I will help you confirm Rendra's determination. If he is not serious with you, I will make him resign by himself," Dimas promised happily.
"Then, I will come forward and fill the void in your heart," the man continued in his heart.
"B-but ... what about your girlfriend, Dimas?" asked Aleeta carefully. She will not forgive herself if she has to be the third person between two people who love each other.
Dimas held back his laughter by covering his mouth with the back of his hand. Aleeta's usual expressionless expression turned out to be very cute when she was worried. Should he be toying with her a bit?
"As long as he doesn't know, all will be fine, right?" Dimas smiled teasingly Aleeta.
"You're crazy, Dim. What if later he finds out and misunderstands? I don't want to be thought of as a woman grabbing someone's lover or a rising actor right now." Dimas chuckled seeing Aleeta's panicked face. His round eyes made him look even more adorable.
Dimas is very unwilling if another man whom the woman just met steals Aleeta's heart and owns it.
"You only take someone's lover, Akeela. Not someone's husband. As long as the yellow leaves haven't curled, anyone can enter, right?" Dimas is increasingly flirting with Aleeta.
"Dimas ... you're crazy. Let's just cancel this plan. I'll find another way." Aleeta is getting annoyed because Dimas keeps teasing her.
How could that man be relaxed and ordinary. He should have turned down Aleeta's offer, shouldn't he?
Dimas couldn't hold back his laughter when he saw Aleeta's annoyed and panicked face.
Aleeta took a sip of her drink, trying to neutralize her thoughts.
"I don't have a boyfriend, Aleeta. I'm just joking." Dimas' words managed to make Aleeta choke on the drink she was drinking.
"Aleeta ...." This time it was Dimas who looked panicked.
The man approached Aleeta and lightly patted the woman's shoulder.
"Slow down Aleeta." Dimas gave a tissue which was immediately greeted by the woman.
"Aleeta ...."
Not yet finished with his surprise because of Dimas' words, now Aleeta was again shocked by the presence of the man she had been talking to Dimas about.
"Ryan?" murmured Aleeta.
Rendra glared at Dimas. Rendra's beautiful eyes showed an unfriendly look.
"You again." Rendra smiled wryly at Dimas.
Aleeta's eyes widened when she saw Rendra's figure was staring intently at her. He quickly wiped his mouth.
"Why are you here? How long have you been here?" asked Aleeta nervously. She did plan to introduce Dimas as her fiancé, but not so soon.
He hadn't even come up with a well-thought-out plan yet. However, Rendra has found him with Dimas.
Rendra feels betrayed. Maybe the reason Aleeta hasn't accepted her feelings all this time is because she has a boyfriend. However, he had previously confirmed through the media and spies, that the woman was still alone.
"Why am I here?" Rendra replied asking Aleeta's question again. Instantly the woman gulped her saliva roughly when Rendra pulled out a chair and sat together at their table.
"Of course I'm here to eat, Aleeta. Since then I haven't eaten because I have a lot of work and I'm busy contacting someone," added Rendra Yanng as if sarcastic Aleeta.
"Hey, why are you sitting here." Dimas didn't like it because he was disturbed.
Ah, Dimas even just held Aleeta's hand for a while and Rendra had appeared. Can't the universe give him more time? Yes, consider him a little selfish as a consolation because Aleeta's heart has chosen another man.
"So why? Isn't it forbidden to sit here?" Rendra asked in a sarcastic tone. Of course his intention was to disturb the togetherness of the man and Aleeta.
Which man would be willing to see his woman having fun with another man? Okay, maybe Aleeta isn't Rendra's yet, but soon it will be his. He was very sure of it.
"But we were the first to sit here. Why are you sitting here? Aren't there a lot of empty tables?" Dimas replied, digging his eyebrows. Shows empty tables near them.
Instead of answering Dimas's question, Rendra turned his face towards Aleeta, then smiled at the woman.
"It's okay to add one more person, right, Aleeta?"
Aleeta pondered for a moment. He really didn't want to make a fuss in a public place.
"Alright, the table is big enough for three people anyway." Rendra's face immediately brightened when he heard Aleeta's words.
"Thank you," said Rendra holding Aleeta's hand, then rubbing it with his thumb.
Dimas is clearly not happy about it. He even had to take advantage of the opportunity Aleeta gave him to hold her hand. However, Rendra did it very casually and naturally.