After dropping Mia off and seeing Casey's condition, Oskar invited Michael to chat at a cafe, which turned out to be the same location as the cafe where Clara met Paulina and Fabrizio. However, they are not in the VVIP room, but in the normal dining hall.
"So you're dating Mia?" asked Oskar with a strange look.
"Yes," said Michael shortly.
"Then what about Casey?" asked Oskar then drank his creamy coffee latte which was available in a beautiful white cup. he looked dashing in a black suit and brushed his wavy hair back, staring intently at Michael who was sitting across from him, against the black table. "Don't make my sister just as an outlet because Casey is in a coma," he continued intimidating.
"That's not going to happen, Bro..because I've thought about this, and I've found my decision to have a serious relationship with Mia because Mia loves me more than Casey," Michael said casually.
"How do you know if your decision is right, you won't regret it and…I still want to know how is the fate of your relationship with Casey?" asked Oskar lah
Michael sighed, then drank his creamy coffee latte which was available in a cup with the same pattern as Oskar's.
"I'm sure because I'm comfortable, and I know I won't regret it because I will fix our relationship every time something goes wrong, just as I have always stuck with Casey..but I realize that my feelings for her are just pity," Michael said casually as if he didn't remember how he was happy with Casey who had always been patient with his overly workaholic attitude. "About my relationship with Casey, it will end when she wakes up and recovers. I can't leave her right now, it will make people think that I'm so bad, I don't want her to know that I'm no longer hers because we never know that maybe she can listen to us even though she stays asleep."
"I hope you don't go back on what you've said because I don't want to see my sister get hurt because you left when you changed your mind..whatever happens, you can't leave her," Oskar exclaimed with a flat look, then drank his coffee creamy latte until he finished. "And don't tell my parents this now, because they will be against this relationship, especially my mom," he continued.
"Ah, I did think that before. I'm relieved if you agree with this, and I promise I won't hurt Mia," Michael said with a smile.
"Okay, then I have to go now. I have to go back to the office," said Oskar as he stood up. He immediately left after seeing Michael nod at him.
Oskar walked out of the cafe with a smile while adjusting his coat. .'If Michael marries Mia then Mia will live with him in luxury without fear of falling into poverty, then I'll ask Michael to be Casey's company partner when it's mine...I will use this chance to enrich myself,' he thought triumphantly, even though his fate was already on the line because Fabrizio already had a lot of evidence of the crimes he committed with his father.
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After finishing discussing with Fabrizio and Paulina, Clara left the VVIP room. She walked leisurely down the stairs with her eyes fixed on the main hall where several patrons were enjoying food until her attention was drawn to Michael who was sitting casually playing on his phone.
"Michael...."
Clara slowed her pace until she reached the ground floor. She continued to stare at Michael who seemed to be smiling while looking at his phone, occasionally returning to drinking his drink which was available on the table. Of course, it made her curious about what made her lover smile while his lover was lying in a coma.
'I'd better talk to him for a bit….I want to know about her feelings for me still the same or changing because I don't have the certainty of getting better or not,' she thought then walked over to Michael.
Michael, who was busy playing with his phone, turned his attention to the figure who was approaching him. he put his phone back on the table when he saw that it was Clara who smiled kindly at him...
"Hi, what a coincidence that we meet here?" said Clara.
"Yeah... What a coincidence," Michael said casually.
Clara sat up immediately, smiling at Michael who looked so handsome to her because she loved him and missed him so much. If possible, the woman wanted to hug her lover as usual when they met. but that desire will only be wishful thinking, because it will never be conveyed, causing a feeling of sadness so deep.
"I saw Casey earlier. She received treatment from a doctor who was paid by your husband to treat her until she recovered," said Michael.
"Yes ... .what we're doing is solely our efforts for her recovery," Clara said calmly. "Wouldn't you also be happy if she woke up soon?" she asked curiously.
"Eh ... Yeah, I must be happy, because it's a pity if she keeps up," Michael replied with a shrug.
Clara sighed, glanced at Michael who was playing with his phone again as if he didn't like chatting with her. "I thought you were happy because you got to hang out with her again and have a chance to make her happy."
Michael was silent for a moment, glancing at Clara who was known to be Casey's new best friend who cared so much for her.
"I must be happy and want to make her happy, pay for all my mistakes that have been too ignoring her all this time," said Michael with full falsehood.
"It has to be because she loves you so much," Clara said with a smile.
Michael just nodded with a small smile.
'If you knew I was Casey, would you perhaps be happy, or would you not believe me and start hating me? ....This is very confusing...I can't carry on about who I am because there are so many things I need to finish... This is very sad... I hope God gives me a chance for this soul to return to my body, and then receive happiness with you.' Clara thought to herself, looking at Michael returning the file with his phone.
Drett... Drett...
Suddenly Michael's phone rings, waking up the dreamy Clara. Michael immediately answered the call while turning his face away from Clara.
"Hello ..."
"...."
"Okay, will you be there soon? See you later," Michael said with a smile then the phone was disconnected. He looked back at Clara who had been watching him for a long time, then put his phone in his coat pocket. "I guess I have to go now," he said.
"Oh….yes, please," said Clara with a smile but was uncomfortable.
Michael immediately got up from the chair and walked out of the cafe.
Silently, Clara glanced at Michael who was slowly drifting away from her sight. she felt very curious about who had called Michael earlier, and of course, Michael would also meet. There was a sense of wanting to follow him, but of course, she had to make strong excuses for either Anthony or Nathan, who would never let her go anywhere alone.