Arlyn and Adrian

18

"The sea!!!" Riel exclaimed excitedly at the sight before her. He pulls Abi's hand and invites him to run to the place where the white sand is spread, also where the waves lightly sweep the sand on the coast.

Arlyn frowned. With an accelerated pace following the two children. All six of them just got out of the car. Arlyn had not had time to say anything and Riel had immediately run away with Abi from the parking lot area. Adrian was surprised next to the car. Leta sighed. From his place Adrian can see Arlyn pinning Riel's forehead. Riel immediately released her hand grip from Abi and directly held the affected part with both hands. From a distance Adrian could see Arlyn saying something to the boy with an annoyed face. Both of his hands were on his waist.

Adrian felt from Arlyn's mouth movement he could tell what the woman was saying. "Don't travel without me. You and your two sisters are little. I have to keep an eye on you guys. Don't run around, got it?"

Adrian then sees Riel talking. "But I know! I just can't go to a place where there's waves, right? I just can't wait to play sand!"

Arlyn held his forehead. Frowning in frustration. He then let go of his hand and spoke again. "Please promise to stay here. Play here. Do not approach the water. Understood?"

Riel put on a big smile and formed a respectful pose. "Every umi!" Arlyn frowned wondering where Riel learned to do that. He had never done that pose before. Arlyn let out a breath. Then look at Abi. I saw the boy looking at him from below.

"Observe Riel, okay?"

Abi nodded. Riel who heard that widened her eyes. "What?? I won't be naughty I promise!!"

Arlyn again clasped the boy's forehead. Make red there. "I have to help uncle Adrian and grandma Leta to bring the stuff. You guys wait here. Okay?"

Abi nodded. Riel nodded several times with a wide smile that always occupied her face even after getting two words from Arlyn.

Arlyn turned her body and saw Adrian as well Leta and Azel were already in the sand area. Carry bag. Adrian with the most stuff. Three bags in one hand. One other bag was in his other hand, and one small bag was hanging on his shoulder. Azel did not bring anything while Leta carried a mat in her hand.

Leta's put out a ruckus. Arlyn put on a sour face and walked up to the three people.

They roll out mats on the beach sand.

Arlyn directly sat herself down as soon as the mat was held.

"Mba Arlyn why?" Leta laughed at Arlyn who still looked lazy despite being at their destination.

Arlyn did not respond. He carried his back tilted backwards with both hands as a pedestal.

He looked towards the sky. It's about three o'clock in the afternoon. The sky is blue and the clouds look cloudy. Giving paintings in the blue sky.

Arlyn inhaled a deep breath of air to the bottom of her lungs while closing her eyes. Then exhale.

A smile on his face. A faint smile, yet it had already described what he was feeling.

How peaceful.

Arlyn felt a coolness fill her chest. Her head was light and Arlyn felt relief.

He felt eyes seeing someone and instantly realized Adrian's whereabouts when he opened his eyes.

The man sat beside her. Head towards him. A gentle smile was on his face. He looked at Arlyn as if Arlyn was the source of his happiness.

Arlyn frowned distractedly. He said nothing and closed his eyes again. Still with a frown because it felt the view of Adrian to him that did not come off. Slowly he was unable to act ignorant and opened his eyes with a sour face. He looked towards Riel and Abi. Azel had joined them.

They make pictures. Using their fingertips. Because this time the picture is big so the three children work together. Give details to each other.

Arlyn frowned.

What the hell are they doing?

From a distance he could see what they were drawing.

"Arlyn MBA. They're grabbing something." Leta laughs. He got up and went to the three children who were in their own world.

Arlyn was initially indifferent. But then he realized one thing.

She is now alone with Adrian. Even when Leta was still there with them Adrian did not look disturbed. So focused on watching Arlyn. What about now? Without Leta. Just Adrian and himself. What will the young man do?

Arlyn has a dark face. Wishing his heart so that Adrian would not do anything that he would not like.

Arlyn did not know whether her hopes were dashed or not. Because after that the young man who was sitting on the left was a little further back it made a sound. "We'll stay at the hotel. We can go home tomorrow, but if there's a place we want to visit again, we can visit that place first."

Adrian's voice sounded soft.

He always spoke softly when talking to Arlyn.

Arlyn felt. As if all the tenderness that Adrian had as a human being was gathered and offered only to Arlyn.

"Hm." Arlyn gave a murmur in response.

Another place to visit? Arlyn doesn't think there is. It doesn't matter if they go straight home from the hotel.

But it is different if Abi Riel and Azel also Leta want to go elsewhere.

Arlyn remained silent.

Those kids, they've never gone for a walk before. They're always at home. Because Arlyn didn't feel like she could take care of the three kids if they came out. Besides, the,

Arlyn's eyes slowly turned blank. His head was filled with his own thoughts.

Adrian sees Arlyn and feels himself aware of it. He wants to call. Awakening Arlyn from her daydream. But her hand that had originally moved was about to extend out to hold Arlyn's shoulder she pulled back. Adrian bit his lip.

"Enjoy! Looky!"

Riel's voice resuscitated the two. Adrian sees Arlyn who is silent for a moment. Face flat. But then he established himself. Walking towards the three children whose clothes and knees were stuck by the sand. Leta near them grinned. He had already seen what the children were drawing and could not wait to see Arlyn's reaction to tease him.

Arlyn saw that. The faces of three little children. Arly. Letas. And Adrian. Being in one house. Full of smiles and laughter.

Arlyn who was usually flat expression was drawn with small smiling lips in the picture. The picture on the sand is not so charming. But anyone who saw it would feel a warmth in their heart.

Adrian came to Arlyn after receiving a call from Riel. Also a waiting view from Azel and Abi. Adrian can see it too. He had already seen the pictures belonging to Riel Azel and Abi. They're drawing. Draw it with Arlyn. Draw it with them. It was as if Adrian was part of them and not just a person who was visiting their home.

He was feeling happy, so he looked towards Arlyn. I want to see the reaction of the woman.

The woman was silent with slightly empty eyes.

But then Adrian saw it. The corner of Arlyn's lips slowly moved. He showed a small smile as to how Arlyn's face was drawn on the sand. "You think I'll accept two more people to stay at home? Your existence and Abi alone have produced a lot of noise." he sneered.

Riel smiles. Then walked with wide steps toward Arlyn. Hugged the woman's feet.

"We love you, umi." Riel's voice was not as excited and calling as usual. This time he spoke slowly. Truly from his heart. Arlyn could still hear the boy's voice. She's speechless. Didn't expect Riel to hug him and say such a thing.

From the corner of his eye he saw Azel and Abi coming closer to him and hugging his leg from the left side of the other right. The three children hugged each other but actually they hugged Arlyn's leg. Arlyn did not expect that and ended up just holding their heads. Chief Azel, and Abi.

"Hm." He gave a mutter.

Adrian saw that. Feeling an endless warmth filled his chest. He was even aware of the presence of other beach visitors. The women looked full of sight in front of them. Those with a partner begin to get closer to their partner. Funneling softness.

Adrian is drowning in his feelings but then realizes the wave of Leta's hand. Adrian looked at the woman. Seeing the woman nod. His lips opened forming a word without sound.

The woman said.

'Do it'

He tells Adrian to do what his plan is. The main purpose is to take Arlyn to the beach.

Adrian nodded. Give a warm smile to the woman.

Abi, Riel and Azel let go of their embrace on Arlyn. Looking up at the woman. Giving smile.

Arlyn who saw him only sighed.

The kids behaved like never before. That day was the day that Riel Azel and Abi spilled their affection on Arlyn.

Leta exclaims. "Photo! We have to take a picture!" He smiled broadly.

Arlyn. Put on a sour face but then sighed resignedly. Adrian hears Leta smiling and removes a small bag from her shoulder. Take a camera out of there.

"You seem full of preparation." scorned Arlyn.

Adrian flabbergasted but then smiled faintly.

"Come here! The picture in the sand should be a photo!" ngotak Leta's. Laughs complacently. Adrian nodded.

"One, two, three." Adrian's voice gave a signal.

Crackle

A photo was taken and printed immediately. It was a polaroid camera. Riel. He's seen cameras like that on tv. Such a camera can directly print photos taken. "Uncle! Again!"

Arlyn had a sour face. "About? How many pictures do you want?"

Arlyn does not like to take pictures and does not like to be photographed. "That much! That's much!" Riel formed a large circle with both of her hands above her head. Abi and Azel nodded. Leta laughed in agreement.

Some photos taken with Riel and Abi put on different styles. Leta is in style. Unlike Azel and Arlyn who tend to be static. Azel also tried to be stylish, but it made him look clumsy and funny. Riel immediately hugged his hand. Shaping style for Azel. Abi also joined. All the photos were taken with Arlyn in the middle - and the four others making a fuss around her.

Adrian smiled warmly. The pile of photos already had his grasp. He looked at the photos with a warm heart.

"Would you like to take a photo too?"

A voice caught his attention. A lady. Who is with his partner. The two seem to be dating. The woman wore a sleeveless dress patterned with flowers and a knit hat on her head. The man who became his partner gave a smile to greet Adrian. Adrian was a little flabbergasted but nodded anyway.

"Uh, yeah."

"This is my photo. She's coming there." The woman said with a big smile. He had been watching the small family gathering from a distance since earlier. Makes her excited to make a similar little family with her partner. He extended his hand. Waiting for Adrian to turn over the camera. Adrian felt awkward but then handed the camera over.

"Sana there. Let me take a photo." The woman looks as enthusiastic about the couple as giving instructions for how to take photos. The two couples finally made a fuss themselves told the six people who became the object of the photo to style.

Riel was excited like before. Leta laughs. This time Abi clasped Arlyn's hand in her hand. Want to take a photo with her holding Arlyn's hand.

"Mas! Same photo there!" The woman exclaimed. I told Adrian to stand next to Arlyn.

Leta's eyes widen. He immediately pulled Abi Riel and Azel away from there.

"Take a picture of him!" pinta Leta on the woman holding the camera.

"Ready!!" The woman spoke of spirit. Prepare to press the photo button.

Arlyn is standing alone with Adrian. Cursed in his heart. Adrian felt his cheeks heat up. He felt so nervous but also happy at the same time.

The woman with the camera has told the two to form funny poses like a couple but all the photos end with Adrian forming an awkward pose with Arlyn who does not change his style at all. Folding both hands in front of the chest with a dark face.

The woman with the camera formed a clumsy face of disbelief. Looking at Arlyn, he already knew what kind of woman she was. Then looking at Adrian, he could already see what feelings the young man had for the woman beside him.

The woman found both partners funny and could only pray for Adrian's success.

"The picture is good don't worry!" proud of that woman. Adrian took back his camera. The pictures taken by the woman were not printed and were only stored on the camera's memory card. He thanked the couple who appeared suddenly. The woman smiled cheerfully. Then close his lips to Adrian's ears after tiptoes.

'May success mas. I can definitely.'

She put on a seductive smile and ended up embracing her partner's hand. Take her partner away.

Adrian in his place fell silent. Feeling confused, but at the same time being able to catch what the woman meant. She smiles.

He's gonna get Arlyn.