Heart of a Handsome Doctor
Chaptre 90. As You Ask

But as long as I live, though,

I'll try to be what you asked

(As You Ask - Chrisye)

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Julian arrived at his luxurious yet silent mansion. After cleaning himself and putting on his sleeping pajamas, Julian went to his study.

Julian remembered about the paper bag Lian had returned to him. He picks up and opens a box containing a diamond ring that he ordered specifically just for Lian.

Julian smiled at the ring.

"She said she wanted me to be her best friend. Being Patrick. Like before" Julian murmured.

"alright. If that's what you want, Lian. I'm gonna go back to being Patrick like you asked."

Julian refocused on his notebook and work until drowsiness struck and he decided to return to his room.

"Tomorrow is an important day. Tomorrow everything will change" Julian said before closing his eyes.

The next day, the,

Julian's getting ready to wear his suit. He changed his appearance to become Patrick the FBI agent.

"Hmm, okay. Time has changed. But I have to be the old Patrick."

After setting himself in the mirror, Julian went down the stairs and greeted his housekeeper.

"Good morning everyone!" julian exclaimed with a smile that made the assistants frown in wonder.

Because since moving to the Rayyan family home, Julian never showed a friendly attitude or a big smile. He only smiled occasionally.

Julian went to the dinner table and ate his breakfast the next morning. His smile continued to grow.

"What really happened to our Master? Is he possessed?" eti whispers to Bi Nur.

"Hush! Don't be reckless! Ever since Miss Lian's arrival back then, Auntie thinks Mr. Julian has changed a little. Hopefully Miss Lian's presence can bring about a change in Mr. Julian's life."

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Arriving at the Ar-Rayyan Group building, Julian greeted one by one of his employees. It is a very rare event and it deserves to be perpetuated.

"Eh, uh, did you know that for the first time Mr. Julian developed a smile on me."

"really?"

"Yes, right. I think there's something about him."

"May this be a good thing."

"Yes, I hope."

Lian overheard two female employees talking while making coffee in the pantry.

"Son Julian changed?" Lian scratched his nape.

Lian did not want to think hard and returned to her room with a cup of coffee in hand.

Lian was surprised because in her room there was Julian sitting on the oversized chair owned by Lian.

"God! Julian Brother? Just surprised!" Lian stroked his chest.

"Ha ha, you're this! Do I look like a ghost, huh?!"

Lian scrunched her forehead. There was something strange about Julian's tone.

"Why? Comehere! I won't scold you because you're late just to make coffee."

Lian knitted her brows.

"Easy! I don't want to make small talk." Julian got up from his seat and walked over to Lian.

"Later tonight I want to challenge you!" Julian.

Lian looked at Julian.

"What's wrong with her? It's still morning and he's talking about tonight?" inner Lian.

"Prepare yourself, Miss Lian!"

After saying what he wanted to say, Julian left Lian's study.

"God! He's really weird! That means what those people say is true." Lian shuddered in horror at the strange thought of Julian's attitude.

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Working hours are up, which means all employees are allowed to return home. But not so with Lian who is still struggling with her work.

Lian began to yawn because the coffee effect this morning had been exhausted.

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The sound of a knock on the door of Lian's room made her turn. A head figure appeared and made Lian surprised.

"Sister! Why not go in? Why show your head?"

"No! I don't want to bother you. But, it's over work hours. You better get out!"

"Hurry out! I wait!"

Lian tilted her head not understanding Julian's intentions.

Lian also cleaned the table and grabbed her sling bag.

"What does he really want?" lian murmuring.

Lian saw Julian waiting for her in the lobby.

"Sister!"

"Oh, hi. You've come. Comewithme!" Julian pulled Lian's wrist.

"Where are we going, brother?"

"Bernostalgia." replied Julian casually.

Lian just smiled faintly and obeyed Julian's wishes.

"It seems like there really is something different about him." Lian's inner.

Julian's car stopped at a tent stall selling Bakmie Jowo. Lian was surprised that Julian took her to a place they used to frequent.

"Sister? You brought me here? You still remember that?"

"of course. Come inside!"

Lian smiled happily then entered the tent stall.

"Bang, pesen noodles spicy gravy two yes!" julian exclaims to bakmie seller.

"Ready, Boss." replied the seller.

Lian patted Julian's shoulder gently.

"Serious brother? You can't eat spicy food!"

"Easy! We'll just sit outside!"

Lian still did not understand Julian's attitude.

Soon their orders came. Julian rubbed his hand and said,

"We fight!"

"Did?"

"Yes, we fight who is faster to spend the bakmie, he is the winner" said Julian.

"Wait, wait! We're..."

"Like the past." Julian replied replying to Lian's curiosity.

Yes, Lian and Patrick used to race while eating food together. But Patrick always loses because he can't eat spicy food.

"You sure, brother?"

"of course! Let's start! One, two, three!"

Lian ate the bakmie voraciously because she was also very hungry. Julian didn't want to lose either.

"This time I'll win, Lian!" julian is sure.

"Oh yeah? I don't think you can beat him!" reply Lian was no less sure.

Repeatedly Julian drank water in his glass while adjusting his breath because his tongue felt hot.

Lian chuckled and peeked out from the tail of her eyes.

"He's back. Patrick my best friend is back. Thank you, Lord! Hopefully after this I will get closer to him to dismantle all his crimes. Sorry I had to do this. I have to fool you." Lian murmured in the heart.

"Done!!!" shouts Julian.

Lian rounded her eyes because Julian turned out to win this spicy bakmie meal match.

"I won!!!" exclaim Julian happy.

Lian looked at Julian as she shook her head slowly.

Julian greeted all the visitors and gave a hug to the bakmie seller.

"Because tonight I managed to defeat my best friend, Diamond. So tonight everyone who eats here is free. I'll treat you all!"

Everyone eating there cheered Julian's announcement.

Finished paying all the bills, Julian drove Lian back to her house.

"Thank you" said Julian.

"Why are you thanking me? I should be the one to thank you."

"Have I become your best friend?" ask Julian.

"Eh?"

"Patrick Hensen, your best friend."

"Yes. You back. My best friend has returned. Thank you," said Lian.

Lian says goodbye to Julian and then walks into the house.

Lian held onto his chest. "I'm sorry, brother. I think it's time we put an end to all this." Inner Lian with closed eyes.

...B E R S A M B U N G...