"Um, I ... I just got drunk on a lot of thoughts, Dean," Bryana explained nervously. 'Dean shouldn't know that I'm drunk because I can't see him with other girls,' she continued to herself while drinking lime juice using a spon.

Dean nodded in understanding then remembered his low financial condition, coinciding with Sofia's birthday that was getting closer. he glanced at Bryana in a huff and wanted to borrow some money, but hesitated because he hadn't been working for long.

Seeing the anxiety on Dean's face, Bryana realized it and asked, "What's wrong with you? Is there a problem?"

"No, I'm just waiting to take you," Dean replied with a warm smile, but Bryana knew that the smile had a meaning that might not be the equivalent of a smile. the problem, of course, the young widow thought that the Bodyguard was hiding the problem from her.

"Just tell me, who knows I can help. Shouldn't friends be honest and help each other?" Bryana urged, stirring the juice with the long spoon.

"Eh, I ... I want to borrow some money," said Dean nervously and looked down embarrassed while scratching his neck which is not itchy.

"Borrow the money?" Bryana didn't seem to believe what Dean had just said.

"Only for the expenses of my daughter's birthday. You can cut my pay this month, the most important thing is I can celebrate my daughter's birthday, " Dean said quickly, afraid that Bryana would misjudge himself that he would borrow money for something else that might be less important.

Bryana did not flinch for a moment remembering that she also needed Dean to be her partner while attending Soraya and Johnny's wedding. Instead of hiring another man who is not necessarily trustworthy, it's better to be with her beloved bodyguard.

"Ah, that's not a problem, Dean. I'll lend you money, you don't even have to get a cut in salary," Bryana said with a smile.

"Really?" Dean looked incredulous.

"Yeah, but I need your help," Bryana exclaimed with a shy smile.

"What can I do for you, Jill?" asked Dean, staring intently at Bryana.

Bryana was embarrassed to say it. She doesn't know where to start, Dean's warm blue eyes made her feel uncomfortable, she even scratched her head that was not itchy. What if Dean thinks she has lice? Ah no! Don't scratch your head, Bryana!

"Jill," called Dean, because Bryana kept silent while stirring her juice which was probably almost bubbly.

"Uh, tomorrow ... tomorrow ... am, I don't know what to call it," Bryana said nervously with an uncomfortable smile.

"So what?" asked Dean with an amused smile."Um, uh ... come with me to be my partner for the invitation, " Bryana replied nervously. My God, she was so embarrassed, her prestige as an employer suddenly faded.

"Invitation?"

​ "Yes, my friend who was here yesterday morning will get married tomorrow. And she's going to have a party. I ... I have to come with a partner," explained Bryana awkwardly, her hands were even sweating, the atmosphere this morning was so hot and even the feeling of dizziness from the hangover effect suddenly disappeared.

Dean was silent for a moment. Suddenly he thought of Carlos, who had almost tarnished Bryana. if he is not the partner, then another man will be the partner and it could be that the other man is acting like Carlos.

'No, that can't happen again. I will be a partner as well as protect her from the eyes of men with striped noses who could harass her,' Dean thought with a cold gaze at Bryana.

"Dean," Bryana called, breaking up Dean's reverie.

"I will accompany you," said Dean straightforwardly without remembering his mother's advice to stay away from Bryana.

"Seriously?"

"Of Course. Em, because you are also already going to lend me money, then I have to comply with your request," explained Dean with a smile and lowered his head. Uh, now he's the shy one.

Bryana breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately finished the bread which had been half-eaten, while Dean was still staring.

"After lunch, I'll buy you a fancy and cool tuxedo," Bryana said, mouth still full of bread.

Cough ...!

Finally, Bryana choked.

Dean chuckled and immediately poured some water into a pretty glass and gave it to Bryana.

"Don't eat while talking," said Dean.

Bryana immediately drank the water until it ran out with eyes that continued to stare at Dean who was never absent from the word handsome. she should be grateful that her brother hired such a handsome bodyguard to always take care of her."Next time I won't eat while talking," Bryana said with a smile.

Dean was fascinated by the smile, then he got out of the chair and said goodbye to wait for Bryana in the car which had to be heated up first.

____

when she just arrived at the office, Bryana entered the room followed by Dean. But the career woman stopped when she saw a girl waiting for her with Monica.

"Good morning, Mrs," Monica said, followed by the girl beside her.

'Kareen,' thought Dean as he glanced at the girl who turned out to be Kareen, his best friend who currently lives with his mother.

"Morning," Bryana replied, giving Kareen a strange look as if she was remembering something when she saw the girl. 'She who was with Dean yesterday, why is she here?'

Bryana immediately took her seat while Dean was standing by the door as usual. Maybe Bryana should drag him to the sofa to force a seat.

"Mrs. this is Kareen, I recommended her a few days ago to help you," Monica said politely introducing the girl beside her

"Oh," Bryana replied with a nod of understanding. somehow, seeing Kareen made her feel pain in her heart because that girl was quite close to Dean. she became hesitant to make her a confidant.

"Do I have a meeting today?" Bryana asked, staring at Monica, while Kareen was just waiting to be spoken to.

"No, Mrs," Monica replied.

"You are the one interviewing her because there are lots of files I have to check," Bryana exclaimed as she glanced at Kareen with her gaze.

"But, Mrs ...," said Monica, who was less confident.

"Give the interview data to me later, I will decide whether she is accepted or not," Bryana exclaimed straightforwardly.

"Okay, Mrs," Monica replied with a nod dutifully, as did Kareen.

Bryana smiled in response to her secretary and friend, then invited them to come out and have an interview in the secretary room.

Kareen and Monica walked out of Bryana's room and passed Dean who was standing by the door.

from a distance, Bryana glanced at Dean who smiled greeted Kareen, she immediately slammed her pen until it fell to the floor without anyone looking.

'This world is so narrow, why should she be the one who will work in my office? I better make Monica as my confidant and she will be the secretary, or if necessary be a normal employee,' Bryana thought as she glanced at the door where Dean was standing with Kareen.