Aretta & Secrets

Stay again

I pulled out my phone and saw the name of Gio who called me. I rushed out of the study to get a call from her, I had not even had time to greet her when she had already asked about my situation especially it seemed that Gio was really worried about me so much that I had to calm her down. I also told him that I was in my friend's house and asked him not to worry too much.

"But now it's 11.30 pm, tomorrow you still have to go to school.call me where my home address will be picked up now." I could hear the beep key from the car key and realized he wasn't joking.

"Gue will go home now and you don't have to worry. I don't know where the exact address is either." I hung up the phone before he could return my words. I returned to the study where Aidan was waiting for me with a worried look.

"Gio called," I said, "he said it was late and I was told to go home, but because I'm at your house now so I can't tell you where the address is. He wants to pick me up."

Aidan seemed silent for a moment before finally saying, "Why don't you just take it?"

I looked at him fixedly. It's not the first time I've stayed over just remembering that he kissed me makes me not too sure to stay here. I just don't want him to realize that I'm still expecting it.

"You sure?" many doubt. We both know why I asked. I don't think that's a good choice because I don't want to get caught up in awkwardness or debate like before. But it seemed that Aidan was not bothered at all with the idea he had uttered.

"But you're not free here. Tomorrow morning you have to make me breakfast." He grinned and then turned his eyes to the computer, which made me hear annoyed.

I called Gio again and told him that he could stay at Ana's house because I would also stay at my friend's house. I didn't bother to tell Mama where I was because she didn't care where I was.

"Udah," I said, then approached to sit next to Aidan.

We spent the night searching for things until about half-time. It's because he realized that I've yawned a few times. Aidan asked me to rest immediately, although I refused he still forced me to go to sleep immediately.

Aidan took me out of his study and gave me a towel and a change of clothes so I could clean myself. When I came out of the bathroom, Aidan had prepared a very late dinner for us.

Next to him was a note that made me smile. I took the sandwich and bit it. How comfortable it is to be in Aidan's house. I really feel a tremendous gap between here and at home. Although I use an extra bed but this place is more comfortable than my place in the house there. After finishing my meal I immediately decided to sleep and rest my body.

Tonight I can't sleep as fast as the night before. I'm still thinking about how to keep my feelings from getting bigger. Maybe I can stay by Aidan's side as a friend but I can't think about how things will go. I'm just afraid if that feeling is still stored for a long time.

Too many disturbing thoughts made me wake up early. I decided to get out of the bedroom and walk towards the bathroom. I want to tidy myself up first before meeting with Aida later.

After the shower I went to the kitchen without a sound with the intention to make breakfast even though it was still very dark outside. I remember Idan saying that it was my turn to prepare breakfast. Maybe he was just kidding but since I was allowed to stay over so I could prepare breakfast in return.

I checked the food left in the fridge. It seems like today I will not make food that is too heavy because in the refrigerator Aidan only left a few jams and white milk. I decided to make toast.

I thought I had calmed down enough while using Aidan's kitchen, but when I turned my head I saw the man already standing in the doorway with the typical appearance of a newly awakened person. He looked at me and then chuckled.

"I'm still not used to beating up people for breakfast for me." I just nodded in return and Aidan came closer to help me.

He helps by preparing cutlery and arranging the table and pouring milk into the glass. The man sat back on his dining table chair and waited like a child. I put down my toast and offered him a few more flavor choices than for him.

"Your son can come here often to make me this delicious toast." I shook my head in response and put the bread back on the grill to give to Aidan again. It should be for me but since Aidan seems I prepared more than usual.

"You want to make me fatter?" He asked while lifting up his clothes to show his stomach. I became blushed from seeing the sixpack shape of his stomach, which was incredible.

"I want to propose" he said suddenly, What if we close the store early for renovation. You see, we still have to paint the same shop where you live."

"Can. I agree with your proposal. Later I will tell Gio, surely later he will appear while bringing additional money from Papa."

We finished our chat and breakfast quickly, after which immediately prepared to leave for school. I was still wearing my clothes last night and luckily Aidan's residence was close to home. The man took me home to change clothes and went to school together.

The doorbell rang when we got to the parking lot. Fortunately all the students were already in the class at that hour, so the arrival of me and Aidan did not invite questions from them.

I said goodbye and thank you for letting me stay and for bringing me here. After getting a reply from him I immediately ran towards the classroom. Today's first lesson is art. Miss Nisa was very dislikeful of students who were late for class.

I arrived and took lessons as usual.

"Aretta!"