Bridal Flowers

Demon Girl

"Mas is enough. This is more than the agreement that Mas said earlier." Reject Annisa is not strong while closing her mouth in fear.

Gio sighed in surrender, feeding Annisa a few spoons of porridge was so thrilling and pleasant. If only she could not control the movements of her trembling hands perhaps Annisa would laugh at her paralysis.

"Then drink this milk, don't refuse because I won't negotiate with you this time." Threaten Gio seriously while giving Annisa a glass of warm milk.

"Let me help." Reina then stood up from her seat to save the more intimate situation that would occur between Gio and Annisa.

Putting the glass of warm milk in Reina's hands, Gio and Annisa knew very well that if Gio helped Annisa drink the milk then they could not avoid physical touch.

"Thank you." Annisa said awkwardly to Reina who is now helping her drink.

Reina's friendly smile only nodded her head in response and seemed focused on helping Annisa sip the warm milk drink.

"Mas, how are the others at the cottage." Safira's voice asked Gio intimately and made Reina subconsciously squint her eyes inquisitively. From the beginning of their arrival here Safira looks familiar with Gio even quite know about the situation in the boarding house.

Is it possible if Sapphira used to live in a boarding school and became one of the students here as well as her sister. Well, this could indeed be because the Annisa family is well known in the city where they live.

Walking onto one of the sofas, he sat himself with natural movements. "Thank God, all good people. You can be sure after coming there tomorrow. You might even be a little surprised by the changes that are there, it's been a little different since the last time you came." Gio said convincingly. One year ago, Sapphira's last visit was also the last day she taught in the city.

"That's right Safira, the boarding house is a beautiful place and very makes people so comfortable to linger in it." Annisa added to Gio's answer. While rubbing the milk marks on his thin lips, he was brought back on the first day he took a walk in the boarding house. A place that is beautiful and so easy to attract comfort is the first impression that he can say because it is what it is.

Their families may be those who try to be close to God but none of them have ever been to boarding schools. They only learn from routine studies and even do privacy schools for special religious education. This is the step of their parents to grow their faith in Allah SWT and they are not negligent about it.

Smiling faintly, "Well, I hope to enjoy my days there for the next few days." Safira sounded relaxed. Do not be too enthusiastic because it will be so easy to make you disappointed in the reality that is not as expected.

"From the initial conversation it seems Safira is quite familiar with boarding schools, I wonder if Safira ever lived in a boarding school to study?" Putting down the little milk glass, Reina then brought her steps back to her original seat which of course received special attention from Sapphira. This kind of reasoning was so easy to guess his true intentions, of course he wanted to get closer to Gio who was sitting opposite Annisa.

Huh, how rotten!

"Safira never lived in a boarding school as one of the students, but she never visited here because it happened that in the city I was a teacher who taught her tilawah in a bamboo hut." Gio answered with an explanation. Even when saying his profession used to be Gio was not ashamed to see Annisa who was also watching him. Gio was curious how Annisa responded when he heard this whether he would behave normally or feel a little surprised?

"Mas Gio is Safira's teacher?" Annisa asked in surprise. Even unconsciously he sat himself on the bed because of the enthusiasm that appeared excessive.

Smiling amusedly, "That's right Annisa, I used to teach Safira and Saqila tilawah in the bamboo hut. You used to drive Sapphira to the bamboo hut and sometimes we would cross paths by accident, don't you remember?" When Annisa comes to deliver Sapphira to the bamboo hut they will occasionally meet and cross paths by accident. Even because of such a meeting Gio found Annisa was a different girl than the others. He behaves normally even indifferently when he meets her and unknowingly such treatment makes Gio become ambitious to attract Annisa's attention to him. Attracting Annisa's attention, Gio wanted to see how Annisa's response would be if they really paid attention to each other. But unfortunately it never happened so it made Gio decide to take his heart problem to a more serious place. He randomly asks Safira and his closest people about Annisa so that he knows enough about the identity of Annisa and her family.

Then after he did all that Gio then decided to propose to Annisa, he bought a wedding ring that is not too prominent and quite visible its existence as a sacred ring. With determination he told all to his family and intended to marry Annisa who of course was welcomed by both Gio's parents.

When all the preparations are perfect, Gio suddenly gets the news that Dimas, his best friend has proposed to Annisa. Not even to his surprise, he heard that the Annisa family immediately accepted Dimas's goodwill coming to their door.

Of course hearing all that made Gio immediately discouraged, resigned from the bamboo hut he then chose to focus on bookstores and boarding school that he would lead one day.

Rejecting his eyes, "Yes Allah, I do not know if Mas Gio is the teacher of Sapphira even felt that he had met Mas Gio only never."

Smiling embarrassed, Annisa then slowly laid her body that had moved enthusiastically earlier. "Annisa just remembers our first meeting was at the time Umi came to the boutique to pick up her order, Mas Gio was also there to pick up Umi so Annisa thought it was our first meeting." The meeting at the boutique was so impressive for Annisa. Besides because the person is Mas Gio it is also because Mas Gio is the first man who is able to attract the attention and expectations of Annisa.

So naturally Annisa can not forget the meeting because at that time also Annisa began to feel her heart pounding on men who of course is Gio.

It's nice, "Yes, I still remember our meeting at the boutique. At that time I remember very well if you look very confused when seeing my arrival and had made me think whether you recognize me or not. But hearing your answer I thought you didn't remember me at all." When they were in the boutique, Annisa was quite confused by the arrival of Gio and had made Gio think whether Annisa began to remember him?

Pulling the blanket up to her chest, Annisa did not dare to look at Gio anymore. He was afraid he could not withstand the pounding of his heart which had already run a marathon. "Annisa's behaving like that because Mas Gio and Umi look similar so it's only natural that Annisa feels confused." Annisa is half lying. Talking about his attitude at that time where maybe Annisa was honest with Gio that he behaved like that because at that time he was indeed fascinated with Gio. Especially when seeing Umi at the boutique Annisa always felt like she had met Umi somewhere because Umi's face looks familiar to her. But after he found out Gio and Umi had a blood relationship, Annisa finally understood why she felt she had met Umi. It was not because he had actually met Umi but it was because at breakfast in the cafe with Puspa he had seen Gio across the street.

Laughing happily, "Is it really like that? I thought you were pretty fascinated by my good looks." Said Gio confidently who was immediately responded with embarrassment by Annisa.

That's absolutely right!

He was indeed fascinated by Gio's good looks, ah.

Scratching her blanket nervously, it felt like Annisa wanted to drown herself in this blanket. But he was afraid that if he did that then Gio would know that what he said earlier was true!

"Actually when I accompanied Sapphira to the bookstore I was a little surprised to find out that Mas Gio was the owner of the bookstore." Annisa switched the conversation and recalled the day she went to the bookstore with Safira. That day he was indeed quite surprised after knowing Gio was the owner of the bookstore.

"really? It's worth it that you looked so nervous when you saw me." He also recalled the arrival of Sapphira and Annisa to his bookstore. Just like Annisa, Gio was nervous enough to get a surprise visit that day so he did not know what to behave in front of Annisa. Be he just greeting Sapphira and not greeting Annisa.

Annisa like that is not because of nervousness!

But he was angry because after a few times meeting Gio did not even know and greet him in the bookstore that day. He was sad and thought that Gio never thought it existed and that the meeting they found was purely accidental so that Gio did not have any impression on Annisa.

"Well, if Sapphira is going to stay here then I will introduce her to my sister who also lives in the boarding house." Suddenly Reina shifted the topic. Angry if he had to listen to the nostalgia of their meeting. It's not like they're going to be completely matchmaking, there's nothing interesting about their monotonous encounters.

Successfully switching the conversation, Reina then continued her actions. "Your age and my sister don't seem to be much different or maybe you're actually the same age if I look at your height." Reina continued to pay attention to Sapphira who had just been silent and listened to Gio and Annisa talk.

Shifting his gaze, Safira raised her eyebrows in interest. Successfully shifting the topic in a panic seems like Reina is already impatient to end her sister's conversation. Huh, how caused it.

"Hem, is that right?" He asked with an interested expression and made Reina nod enthusiastically as it managed to attract Safira's attention. Then in this way he could easily drag everyone's attention to him. Especially Gio, Reina wanted to show how friendly and enthusiastic she was to find a good friend for her sister.

"Yes, you and him will be a good fit if we meet later." Reply sure. From here he will speak to Dea about this. He must be able to work together to attract the attention of Safira while in the boarding school so as not to disturb him to approach Gio. Even he had to feel relieved because Annisa was not well so he could use it to be alone with Gio.

"I'll see you later, but by the way what's the name of Kak Reina's brother? It's not funny not that I'm suddenly friends with him but his own name I don't know." He pouted to express his dissatisfaction.

"Take the milk because I promised Umi I wouldn't come home until you ate everything Umi cooked." Gio's stubborn voice interrupted Safira and Reina's conversation.

"But I'm no longer strong enough to spend it, I'm afraid if I force myself I'll spit it out." Annisa explained her discomfort so that she could not finish the warm milk drink. Actually, he also wanted to spend all that Umi gave him but unfortunately his stomach at this time could not be invited to compromise. Every time he remembered food his stomach would feel uncomfortable even if it was to drink it then he sure could not swallow it and ended up spitting it out.

Worry, "Does it really feel uncomfortable?" Gio brought the glass of warm milk into his grasp and held out his hand to give it to Annisa.

"Sorry Mas, but Annisa really can't drink it." Annisa apologized with regret. Especially after seeing Gio's worried expression made him even more guilty.

Thinking long ago, Gio finally decided to drink the rest straight away. "I'll drink it." Disconnect Gio while carrying a glass that still leaves half the milk in his mouth.

Hearing Gio's decision, the 3 people in the room immediately stared in disbelief at Gio who was enjoying the remaining warm milk from Annisa.

Even Annisa, who was a suspect, could not hide her hot and heavy face. Gio drank the rest of his milk!

Annisa between believing and not believing with what she saw now. If Gio drank the rest then it meant that they kissed indirectly. Indeed Annisa could not guess whether Gio touched the former part of her lips or not but still it was an invisible kiss!

Annisa did not know what to do but to stay still and try hard to neutralize her constant heartbeat. O God, how to describe the feelings of his heart at this moment. Annisa did not know, Annisa did not know how to say it because the thing she felt right now was a sweet feeling that was much more and more sweet than other times.

Even his head not only felt hot but also heavy!

Heavy but somehow he felt carried flying, O God.. Annisa didn't know what to do and said nothing.

Unlike Annisa who tastes sweet, Reina actually wants to vomit blood!

Trouble switching the conversation to draw all the attention but it had absolutely no effect on the two of them!

How would you describe his mood at this time?

Well, angry and hateful. Reina is angry that Annisa is a cunning woman. Throw out various ways to draw and grab Gio's attention from him!

What the fuck!

Reina could not take all this for granted, hey, Annisa is a dishonorable widow but why is she still not self-conscious as well?

Yes, this was the most important part that Reina hated Annisa's shameless attitude. Approaching Gio, an honorable man who has not touched anyone. Has he forgotten his unholy self?

Has she forgotten who she is a widow?

Nah! Nah!

Reina knew that this rotten woman actually did not forget and did not know but deliberately forgot her dirty self, huh, how despicable!

While the two people felt different feelings, Safira only acted as a good observer. Observing the emotional changes of two people that made him subconsciously smile faintly.

"Did the milk taste sweet?" Safira asked casually which instantly made Gio choke holding back the pain in his throat.

"What?" Sapphira was puzzled when she saw the ambiguous and sharp gaze of Reina and Annisa.

"Well, it's as usual, sweet." Gio replied after easing the suffocating pain in his throat.

Smiling sweetly, he brought his focus to look at the uncomfortable looking Reina.

"So what's his name? I wonder if Kak Reina's beauty will decline in her brother." Safira asked to return their conversation that had been neglected.

Correcting her expression, Reina put on a sweet smile that could not reach Safira's eyes. Well, this smile was fake and looked sickening in front of Sapphira. "His name is Dea, we happen to live in the same town as you and Annisa." Reina answered kindly mentioning the name of Dea, her beloved brother who was struggling to live in the boarding house.

Raising his eyebrows, "Ouh, so we are actually close relatives." Safira said happily.

Nodding patiently, Reina's pretty eyes occasionally glanced at Gio who was now refocused on listening to their conversation.

Playing a little bit seems to be okay.

"Yes, even Annisa and I used to be classmates back in high school. I also came to Annisa's lavish and fun wedding but unfortunately her wedding didn't reveal any visible excitement. I was sad that night when I found out that Annisa's husband had left Annisa in her own room." His words sound sad.

Huh... giving a little spice is okay, right?

After all, it was time for Gio to know that the rotten woman he was with was now a despicable widow who had lost her mind. In her stay her husband could not make her realize his low position in the eyes of everyone.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the room stiffened, leaving an excruciating pain for Annisa who was now staring blankly at Reina.

Here was Gio with them so what did Reina mean to say this to Safira?

Does he mean for Gio to know there is a dark and cruel past in his complicated life, but why?

Annisa could not accept and understand all of this.

Smiling faintly, "Well, it's a pity that that that man acted foolishly by leaving my brother that night." Fixing his seat, he looked at Reina with a complicated look. Reina thought if the feeling that Safira gave her was a little uncomfortable.

"For the only one who knows the truth behind it is Allah SWT. So I didn't feel sad to see the man leave, instead I was quite happy that there was actually an amazing man waiting for my brother and was preparing to make him happy soon." Glancing at Gio who did not show any response, there was a smile of satisfaction imprinted there.

"But Brother Reina about your brother who lives here I know him too." Those pretty, sharp eyes moved beautifully, revealing long, bright black eyelashes.

Surprised, there was a bad feeling that kept ringing in his head. "How do you know him?" Reina asked carefully but even so a sweet suave smile still lingered on her thin lips.

"Are we not the same age? Well, as you might expect, we're the same age as him." Safira answered without hesitation. Slowly he began to pull the emotions neatly tucked away in Reina's mask.

"really?" Reina asked fearfully.

Smiling satisfied, "Of course. Like you said, sister became a widow just because her ex-husband left her on the night of the change, but you forgot that it was all a misunderstanding. Unlike the case of your brother who was found guilty of wrongdoing, it should be your consideration to keep your tongue while speaking." Once against, Safira wanted his attack to be able to precisely hit his opponent's heart. Making her desperate, helpless, angry and resentful was what Safira wanted to achieve.

Smiling awkwardly, Reina did not want to extend this conversation anymore. He thought Sapphira knew something about Dea so it wasn't good to talk about it any longer. "Safira, I think you're hungry. Do you want to eat something?" Reina asked casually and acted as if Sapphira was her close relative who had not met for a long time.

Smiling coldly, Safira knew what guise Reina was playing. Fox behavior like this is commonplace Safira faced so to destroy it better not to think long because once given the opportunity then he will always feel in the wind.

"A few months ago Dea was shown to have a husband-and-wife relationship with her boyfriend in class. At that time all the students had gone home so that the two of them could by launching their actions. But unfortunately while they are busy doing their activities there is a headmaster along with some teachers who caught their prohibited activities. As for why the principal and the teachers were able to catch him for getting reports from the members of OSIS who were patrolling." Again, everyone in the room was silent. Even Gio and Annisa chose not to comment on what Safira said. This was because they understood that at this moment Reina must have felt a fatal blow that was extremely painful.

How not, this is a personal matter of his brother and it is not appropriate to say it clearly.

"Safira-"

"And well, Dea's arrival here was due to his own fault. Your family sent him here to re-educate your brother's character, but why? Why don't you marry Dea to her lover and send Dea here instead?" Sapphira subtly cuts off Reina's speech which is probably a pretty nauseating evader.

"Ah, sorry I forgot the most important part. I heard it said Dea's lover refused to marry her on the grounds that the one who had touched Dea was not only her but her friends had too." Smiling sweetly, in Reina's eyes this smile looked more like a demon and was quite provocative. Even her two hands that were hiding behind her huge veil were creeping at each other violently and strongly.

He hates this girl!

"Safira, it's not good to talk about my sister's disgrace in front of so many people. Moreover, God also does not like people who have opened the disgrace of others. So this is a little rude to us." Said Reina with her faint uncomfortable gaze. Acting like this people will easily misunderstand because Reina will look fragile when like this.

Nodding in understanding, Sapphira with natural movements improved her sitting as naturally as possible. "Sister Reina is right, we shouldn't talk about people's disgrace to others. But did Big Brother forget this rude talk the one who started it first was Brother himself." Safira reminded with a playful expression of regret. Making Reina who had been watching him growl annoyed.

"I? Why can I?" Reina asked puzzledly because obviously the one who first started this weightless coaching was Safira himself!

Then why would this damn brat throw this matter at him who didn't even do anything!

Safira nodded her head enthusiastically and acted as if in this room there was only her and Reina.

Seeing Safira's smile of satisfaction, Reina couldn't help but think if this girl in front of her was a demon and not a human.

How could he know all the careless actions of his foolish sister. Even Reina could not just blame Sapphira because the mastermind of all this destruction was her own brainless sister. O Allah, instead of succeeding in bringing down Annisa he was even made to lose by this demonic girl.

Terrible, Reina did not know she had to laugh or cry to deal with this annoying situation. He admitted he regretted provoking Sapphira and he also admitted that this girl was not the same as Annisa.

Well. although in fact they are both equally crafty and despicable.

"I'm sorry for what I said earlier. Sorry, I really didn't mean to offend you especially Annisa. Annisa.I've been rude to you so I really feel very sorry." Reina with a guilty face apologized to Annisa who was looking at her with an uncomfortable look.

"It's okay anyway it's just a misunderstanding." Annisa shook her head slowly and had no desire at all to rebuke Reina's words to her earlier.

She knew that actually Reina did not intend to hurt her so there was no need to prolong the matter.

"Right, I'm also sorry for what I said earlier. Brother Reina, I regret it so much." Said Safira with a playful sorry face. Seeing this was not impossible if Reina did not realize that this girl was actually insincere. He was just pretending!

"It's okay.it's just a misunderstanding." But even so he still serves this demon girl game.

"Safira, come here. Send your sister to the bathroom." Annisa made a weak voice, there was sadness implied in her eyes that had already cheered.

He is afraid and confused how to deal with Gio because without realizing he already fully wants Gio.

Shifting his gaze, Sapphira could see Annisa's eyes which implied this sadness and she hated this.

"Does my sister want to pee? Or is there something that feels uncomfortable?" Safira asked worriedly as she got up from her seat and walked over to Annisa who was looking at her softly.

"Rest, I'll come visit you tomorrow morning along with the others." Said Gio feeling uneasy while saying goodbye to the two of them.

Annisa and Sapphira answered her greetings politely, sending Gio and Reina to be careful when she returned home later.

Upon seeing the departure of the two of them, Annisa immediately shed her tears. He was crying with a painful feeling. Painful until it felt like he wanted to crush his heart.

Now that Gio knew, Gio knew that she was a bad woman. Gio knew she was a widow, a poor widow and full of scorn.

Then what now?

Annisa knows.well, she did have a chance to guess if one day Gio would know but even so he was still not ready.

He was scared and sad. He was afraid that Gio would stay away from him even looking down on him and that made Annisa sad.

He could not think of how he would feel if Gio started to stay away from him because he was sure it would hurt a lot.

"Don't cry.it's not what you think." Entertain Safira while patting Annisa's back gently and affectionately.

Safira knows that her brother is sad because Gio finally knows his past. But Annisa doesn't know if Gio actually knew this a long time ago and she doesn't mind it at all. To her Annisa is the person she loves and will always be so until anytime.

"Safira. Brother's heart hurts.." Annisa complains while hitting her chest is not strong. Not giving her the chance to hit her chest again, Sapphira immediately grabbed Annisa's hand and grasped it firmly.

Strongly but still be careful not to hurt his brother's hand.

"Sister Annisa. Don't listen to what Sister Reina says because I believe that Brother is not like that. Besides I'm sure Mas Gio is a grown-up man and knows how to behave in the future so don't be sad, he won't stay away from you." Entertain Sapphira as gently as possible.

And sure enough, Annisa stopped her resistance while raising her head to look at Safira who was also looking at her sadly.

"Safira... Do you really believe in me?" He sounded whispering. He was afraid that what he heard was just a misunderstanding.

Smiling warmly, Safira then sat herself beside Annisa's bed with a smile of relief. "I believe in Big Brother even on nights where people refuse to believe in Big Brother, I still and still trust Big Brother." Safira replied convincingly who immediately responded to the look of disbelief from Annisa.

Then with a feeling of overflowing he shed his tears again. Unlike earlier these tears were tears of relief and happiness.

Annisa knew that God had been with her all this time.

Thank you God.

                                      ***

Reina followed Gio in silence. Somehow he felt that the atmosphere around Gio was a little unnatural. It was like Gio was letting out cold air to keep his distance from her.

But still, it's just his feelings, isn't it?

The actual uncomfortable feeling belonged to the girl who was still attached to her. So naturally it will affect his emotions when with Gio.

"Mas Gio didn't stop by dinner first outside?" Tanya Reina looked for an opportunity. A day outside must have made Gio forget about eating and end up hungry this time. Even Reina personally also admitted that she is currently really hungry because from noon her appetite has been lost and some of her time was spent waiting for Gio's arrival so she did not eat anything to day.

Gio glanced at him for a while then brought back his black eyes focused on looking at the hospital hallway they were going through.

"I'm not hungry nor do I have an appetite for food, but if you're hungry then I can take you to one of the restaurants here." Gio replied in a normal tone. This immediate answer instantly made Reina feel like flying. He couldn't flatter his sweet luck.

Hey, if they go out to dinner together and just the two then isn't this the same as going out on a date?

Ahahahah. Thinking about it made Reina feel satisfied. Because when Annisa lay helpless on the bed Reina actually went on a date with Gio, how happy!

"But Reina was uncomfortable it was troublesome for Mas Gio, let alone Mas Gio looking so exhausted right now." Subduing her head, Reina rejected Gio's offer in a soft voice full of doubt. Looking fragile and weak, to others Reina was such a precious treasure.

Staring straight, Gio did not pay attention to Reina's shy-down attitude. "It's okay, after all we're already here then it doesn't hurt to take you out to eat." Gio did not feel aggrieved at all. After all, the restaurant he would choose now is a restaurant that happened to go one way with a boarding school so there was no harm in him stopping by for a while.

Nodding in embarrassment, Reina could not help but smile sweetly. Smiling sweetly, this time she looked much more beautiful and sincere. "Alright if Mas Gio doesn't mind at all." Disconnect Reina with a still hesitant voice.

"Assalamualaikum, Gus." Greetings of a middle-aged man standing next to Gio's car.

"Waalaikumussalam, Mr Parjo has been waiting for us here for a long time? Tanya Gio felt uncomfortable while giving the car keys to Pak Parjo who immediately immediately took him into his hands.

Smiling politely, Pak Parjo looks still fit at his age which is not young anymore. "I just got here Gus because a few minutes ago there was an acquaintance of mine who met at one of the food stalls near here." Deny Mr. Parjo honest. Indeed, when contacted by Gio, Pak Parjo happened to be on the way to meet his acquaintances who had not met each other for a long time. So after completing their silahturahmi, Pak Parjo immediately took his step to this hospital and coincidentally he found Gio's car parked safely in the parking lot. Rather than bothering Gio it was better that he just wait for him here then so it was just a few minutes and they had already been reunited here.

Nodding in relief, "Yes already then we just go straight. Parjo sir later if you see there is a restaurant we just move aside for a moment, sir." Order Gio while getting in the car. He sits himself next to the steering chair.

Parjo sir immediately agreed with Gio's message without asking further. Then his old gaze fell on Reina who was still standing motionless.

Reina who had been observing their conversation was dumbfounded. Wasn't it when they came here they were just the two of them then why was there someone else now among them?

"Come on, please come in." Said Mr. Parjo while opening the door of the passenger seat.

Look reluctant, "Thank you sir." Reina thanked me as she got into the car. Sitting comfortably, he occasionally carried his gaze staring at the exhausted-looking Gio there. Relying on his strapping body, his right hand was raised to cover his eyes. Well, Reina understands if Gio did this because he was born.

But shouldn't he just hand over the driving duties to her?

Then their date will feel more romantic and memorable!

"Gus, we've reached the restaurant that Gus asked for." Suddenly Reina realized that they had arrived at a simple restaurant that looked elegant and pleasing to the eye.

Seeing this Reina was once again carried high, she easily forgot the bad experience earlier and began to focus herself on their first date.

"Pak Parjo temenin Reina had dinner inside well, I felt a little tired and not hungry as well so it was uncomfortable to come inside." Gio said without opening his eyes.

Hearing Gio's arrangement, Reina felt like she wanted to vomit blood and the romantic shadows that had once dominated her mind instantly disappeared. Everything was destroyed in just a few seconds and Reina could not accept this kind of treatment with a patient heart!

"If Mas can't come then Reina thinks there's no need to eat here. Reina can eat at the boarding house once she gets there." With a bitter expression Reina tried to make an offer to Gio. Dinner with an old man?

Oi!

People will misunderstand when they see this, they will think if Reina is a bad girl and Reina is not able to do the ordeal. What the hell, a girl as pretty as he spends a romantic evening with a poor old man who is seedy and miserable. Want to put where the face is beautiful and perfect?

"No, you don't have to worry because I know you're really hungry right now." Reject Gio casually still at his indifferent attitude.

Smiling faintly, Reina did not know whether to laugh or cry getting this attention from Gio. But sure enough, it's like Gio saying that he's a big, greedy eater.

"I'm not that hungry.well, I'm not really hungry." Reina wants to find an opportunity to escape this madness.

"Go, I don't want to see Umi look upset for ignoring you." Gio's voice sounded tired, even the hand that had closed its eyes had never moved a single inch.

Sighing, Reina finally chose to compromise after hearing Gio mention Umi's name. If true Umi all this time attention to him then it is possible if all this time Umi continues to pay attention to his attitude. So it was uncomfortable to refuse Umi's affection for him.

"All right, I'm out." Reina said as she got out of the car and took her reluctant step into the restaurant with Pak Parjo.

"I must appreciate the affection of Mother-in-law." Reina muttered excitedly trying to dispel her doubts.

                                    ***

Saqila stared at her phone silently. Thinking this long ago it had been more than 6 hours Safira did not reply to his message. This was indeed no big deal but somehow he felt that something was unnatural here.

"Safira was probably exhausted from just taking a long trip." Saqila's murmur calmed her unreasonable feelings of panic. Sapphira is not the same as Annisa who wants to be lied to. So Saqila thinks Safira can pretty much keep himself out there.

Shaking slowly, Saqila then decided to contact someone who had not come to visit her home for a long time.

"Hello, Puspa." Saqila said enthusiastically when the person she called across the street picked up the phone.

"Yes Saqila, what's wrong?" There was the unusual sound of Puspa. However, Saqila is not bad to think about the laziness of Puspa because it is only natural to remember this is the time to sleep.

Smiling enthusiastically, "Hey, how are you doing and why haven't you come to visit the house lately?" Saqila asked directly, there was concern tucked inside.

Hearing Saqila's worried question, Puspa who was across from there momentarily fell silent and did not know what to respond to.

"I've been a little unwell lately so it's a little hard to visit your house. But today it seems like it's better." Puspa replied at last, his voice sounded uncharacteristic so Saqila thought Puspa was telling the truth.

"Then why do you always lock yourself in the room? I heard your Umi complained about this yesterday." Tanya Saqila was curious. Yesterday afternoon Aunt Arum came to visit and was seen chatting with Umi. At that time the topic of their conversation was the behavior of Puspa who lately looks different and likes to lock himself in the room. Though previously Puspa was not a person who would behave like this and rarely for him also when faced with this desperate problem.

Shaken, Saqila could hear the rush of Puspa's breath.

"Are you okay?" Tanya Saqila hesitated. How could he not hesitate if a few seconds ago he had just discovered something was wrong from Puspa's behavior.

"I'm fine.." The voice across there sounded calm.

"I locked myself up because I thought I was missing someone and I also thought that all the evil I had done to him all this time was so cruel and painful." Puspa continued while reminiscing with all the crimes he committed against Annisa. Annisa is a good girl who foolishly destroys her life and future. Puspa thought there was no apology for him and this thought made him completely frustrated!

That was why he was so reluctant to get out of the room because he was afraid and did not know how to deal with both parents and even the extended family he had lied to.

How to deal with Puspa does not know at all how.

"Who is this guy, do I know him?" Saqila responded quickly and sounded enthusiastic. He was so curious as to who Puspa had played with that it made him this bad.

Smile faintly, "Well, you know him. Know him well enough." Answer Puspa sure.

Curious and a little nervous, "Who? Tell me what's her name?"

Diverting his gaze, Puspa's sad eyes were now staring at the picture frame that embedded the eternal face of the poor girl's beautiful face. The poor girl he's proud to have ruined her life, well, it's Annisa. This beautiful face that was smiling gently he captured when they had just entered to be one of the employees at Mbak Yana's boutique.

"I won't tell you." Reply Puspa without any hesitation.

Confused, "Why?" Tanya Saqila demanded.

Smiling wryly, "Because it's not time yet." He still cannot imagine how Annisa felt when he knew that behind all the destruction was Saqila, his own biological brother.

"Why indeed? Isn't that all the same when you tell me now and tomorrow?" Again, Saqila could not understand why she had to wait for the right time to say it. Wouldn't it all be the same if he said it now. After all, he is also actually not too concerned with Puspa toys because all he knows is that the way Puspa plays is not as good as him.

"It's certainly different." There's a tired breath on the other end.

"If I tell you now it's not exciting at all and if I tell you when the time is right there will be another surprise that you will get later. And I'm sure you'll never forget that surprise at any time, maybe even forever." Whisper Puspa at the end of his speech. Speaking of the right time was of course when Safira came home from her trip. When that day comes then Puspa promised not to hide anything and even promised to say everything according to the facts without reducing or exaggerating it. Well, the party that Safira was going to throw he knew very well what was behind it all.

"All right, hold your words, watch if you let me down." There was a hopeful smile as he said this. He hopes that the gift that Puspa means is the arrival of Gio back here and of course to propose to him, right?

Well whatever it is Saqila can't wait for that day to come.

Seriate...