Chapter 193 - Deceived (1/2)

Nico stopped at the Mid Valley Villa parking lot and ran into Abdi. He immediately asked for the direction Anya and Aiden were passing.

Abdi immediately pointed to the left, ”They went by this route.”

”Are you sure?” Nico looked at Abdi suspiciously.

Mid Valley consisted of several small mountains and distinct valleys. Each path would lead to a different mountain peak.

”Why are you still daydreaming? Let's hurry up and go!” Tara said.

”Where are we going? Do you know where they went?” Nico got back into his car and grabbed the steering wheel. He stared at the two lanes in front of him, not knowing which way to take.

”Didn't Aiden's driver just say they went left? Let's hurry to the left!” Tara said.

”No! I will not be fooled. Abdi pointed to the left, meaning they must be using the right lane. They are afraid that we will mess up their date so that they are purposely giving the wrong direction.” Nico immediately stepped on the gas of his car and headed the other way.

”Are you sure?” Tara asked doubtfully.

”This morning, at breakfast, when I asked them where they were going, Anya refused to answer. She was afraid I would interfere with their date. I'm sure they pass this route.” Nico drove his car, smiling triumphantly.

However, Tara still looked doubtful. From the rearview mirror of the car, she could see Abdi was still standing in the same place, shaking his head in resignation.

”Nico, I don't think Aiden's driver lied to us. They don't go this way.” Tara said.

”Soon, we will catch up with them. Take it easy.” Nico said casually. His driving skill was also very good so he could go through rough roads without any problems.

Tara opened the car window and looked outside, ”It's rare that I can enjoy a view like this. My clinic has been busy since the beginning of the year. Every now and then, I also have to help my grandfather. I'm very busy making money.”

”So, you are very rich now? How about you accept me? I can warm your bed at night.” Nico said jokingly.

”Ah! I'm just a small clinic owner. How could I possibly pay a general manager of Atmajaya Group? One day, I can only open a branch of my clinic or maybe open a hospital. But you will become president of the Atmajaya Group.” Tara laughed at herself, ”Nico, the network between us will get bigger and bigger. Will you still be friends with me later?”

”What are you afraid of? Are you afraid we won't have any more to talk about? Or are you afraid I will throw you away? I'm not like that. My uncle supports Anya for work. She wanted to become a parfumeur so he bought a Rose Scent for him, ”What my uncle can do, I can do the same.” Nico said firmly.

Tara shook her head, ”Nico, I don't want to risk our relationship. Friendship can be love, but love cannot return to friendship. I don't want to lose my friends. Do you understand?”

In truth, Nico didn't know how he felt about Tara. He didn't know what love was. He just felt comfortable with her.

With Tara, he felt calm. There was no burden on his heart. But he didn't know whether this was love or not.

”I can't promise you anything. I can't be sure one day I won't change. But I am willing to treat you like my uncle loves Anya. But if that's what you want, we can just be friends.” Nico casually said.

”Good!” Tara breathed a sigh of relief and immediately smiled.

Seeing Tara's smile filled with relief, it seemed like she really thought of Nico as a burden.

Nico turned his attention back to the road, but couldn't find Aiden's car at all.

As soon as he reached the top of the mountain, Tara glared at him, ”They are not here. They cheat us.”

”How could I possibly know that they really were going to the left?” Nico said irritably.

…

Meanwhile, Aiden was driving and led Anya to the top of the mountain. On the way, trees began to look lined up to form a forest, wild flowers all over the place and birds chirping loudly. Anya was enjoying all that while leaning her head against the car window. She closed her eyes as the wind blew her hair.

She forgot all the problems that had happened at the Atmajaya Family house and started humming.

After arriving at the top of the mountain, Anya again sent a message to the chat group.

Anya: ”I've arrived at the top of the mountain. Where are you?”

Tara: ”We are already at the top of the mountain, but a different mountain from you.”

Nico: ”We didn't want to interfere with your date, so we chose the opposite direction. We'll meet at five in the evening at the foot of the mountain.”