Can't Be Without Love

Eps 13's

After eating, Exa regulated her breathing. Wanting to express her love, it turned out to make her very nervous.

"Ra, will you be my lover?" Ask Exa to the point.

Uhuk. Kiara choked on her drink.

"Are you okay?" Ask Exa worried.

"So what did you say? I'm afraid I heard wrong."

"Ehem, I love you Ara. Will you be my lover?"

Kiara was really surprised to hear the statement of love from Exa.

"Xa, are you serious? Can't we just be friends?" Kiara asked slowly afraid of making Exa disappointed and angry.

"Well, I'm glad I could express it. It'sit's okay. We're just friends." Exa said with a smile, although she could not hide her disappointment.

Kiara smiled with relief even though she knew for sure Exa was disappointed with the answer. Really Kiara only considered him a good friend even like a sister.

....

"Kiara 😊 "

Kiara read the message from Marcel.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"What's your full name?" Reply Marcel again.

"Maharani Kiara. Indeed why?"

"Did you live in D?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Hey, sir. I've been working. No need for an interview anymore. 🙄" Kiara sent another message.

"😁😁 Sorry. Do you remember me??"

Kiara read the message. Strange thought. Then there's a picture message coming in from Marcel. Kiara opened it immediately. After being downloaded perfectly, Kiara rounded her eyes. Soon he dropped out of his messaging app and even turned off his phone.

"Oh my goodness. Marcel is Gio's brother. Yeah, that must be true. Brother Gio and Marcel Gionino. Lord, how can you find me with her again. I even liked it. Not CLBK but CM double BK. Will she??"

(Monkey's Love Hasn't Been Back)

Kiara's memory returned when she was in the 1st grade of Junior High School. Back then, his relationship with one of the school idols was close. Kiara often took the time to deliver food and drinks for her puja after playing basketball.

In the end, his hopes are shattered when Kiara wants to approach the boy to class.

But there were some children talking while mentioning Kiara's name. Kiara didn't come in, she eavesdropped behind the door.

"It turns out Gio's brother doesn't like me." Kiara muttered softly. There was also no feeling of tears flowing down his cheeks.

"No, surely Brother Gio was just embarrassed when teased by his friend. He has always been good to me. I have to express my feelings directly to her." Kiara strengthened her heart and wiped away her tears.

Kiara heard that Gio was going to the bathroom, so Kiara went there first.

After looking as if Gio was approaching, Kiara immediately blocked his path.

"Sister Gio, I like brother." Kiara said excitedly and don't forget her cheerful smile.

"Stop approaching me. I don't like you. From now on, stay away." Jerky Gio. And Gio went straight to the bathroom. Leaving Kiara who looked pitiful.

Kiara cried again, her body falling to the floor. Fortunately, the hallway was empty. He got up and left immediately from there.

"I try to forget all the memories of you. When I went to high school, I really hoped not to go to school with you again. The first 3 months I never saw you, I was relieved it seemed like my hope was fulfilled. But hope is hope."

"You came up to me, made me shocked. I can't even say a word. My heart trembled, as you exposed your wounded finger. It was just a small wound, but I felt the pain. You asked me to buy you a wound plaster, I know you don't like crammed. My instincts say just buy it and then go and I'm right to do it."

"I try to regulate my emotions. I don't want to still look like you. Then I left, after giving you that plaster."

"Since then, I've avoided it again. Trying not to come into your sight. Because I'm afraid of being disappointed again."

"Fines. Now I feel the same vibration again. Not even knowing if Marcel was Gio's brother. How should I behave? God help me." Kiara sighed heavily. He was afraid of getting hurt again. During school he could never like a boy friend who tried to get close to him.

Yes even when in college, Kiara had dated but only limited to likes. And the man was always after her, he just wanted to give the man a chance. Although in the end when graduating from college, the relationship ended because Kiara reasoned not want a long-distance relationship.

....

Elsewhere, Marcel laughed out loud. After the image message was read, Kiara went offline. Marcel is convinced that Kiara is the girl who likes him first. Her cute smile was unforgettable for Marcel.

Marcel remembers what happened 15 years ago. A little girl approached him, bringing him a cold drink. At that time Marcel was quite sweaty after playing basketball.

"Sister Gio, this is a drink for brother." The cute-faced little girl smiled sweetly at Marcel.

Marcel accepted it with pleasure. It just so happened that he was also very thirsty and immediately drank it.

"Thank you." Marcel said after half the drink.

The little girl ran over leaving Marcel who looked at her strangely.

Since then, the girl has often paid attention to Marcel. Marcel also knew the girl's name was Ara, Kiara Maharani. Because it is often seen with Marcel, then a rumor arose that the two are dating.

Of course Marcel immediately dismissed the rumor, when one of his friends questioned him.

"I can't date that little boy." Refuse Marcel.

"But he's always wherever you are." Said one of Marcel's friends.

"He always follows me. Actually I'm uncomfortable, but yes it's quite economical my pocket money. Every day brought food and drink."

Marcel then went to the bathroom. While passing through the hallway going to the bathroom, Marcel was intercepted by Kiara.

"Sister Gio, I like brother."

"Stop approaching me. I don't like you. From now on, stay away." Snap Marcel.

Marcel then went to the bathroom.

From that moment on, Kiara really stayed away. Marcel felt something was missing, but he didn't think much of it. Then, with a new school life, Marcel enters High School.

And it turns out that the two were reunited. Kiara entered the same High School 2 years later.

"The last time I met you, I was at a school co-op. At that time my hand was injured and wanted to buy a wound plaster. The overcrowded cooperative discouraged me from crammed in. I waited while leaning against the wall in the room."

"I saw you come in, joking with your friend. You didn't see me there. And I don't know why I feel neglected by you. Then I approached you and patted you on the shoulder."

"As soon as you turned towards me. Your face was a little surprised, but said nothing. You move your head, and widen your eyes as if asking what is going on. I am confused as to why I approached you. And taraa, I remember my purpose in getting in there."

"I showed a cut to my finger, you look frowned not understanding. Then I asked you to buy me some plaster. You didn't say anything, but you broke through to the other students to get the plaster immediately."

"After you can, you come up to me and hand me the plaster. Without saying anything. Your attitude is cold, then just leave while dragging your friend. You even forgot your goal of getting into the co-op."

"Yes I know after 2 years of not meeting, you must still be angry and disappointed in me about our last meeting in Junior High. And now I'm sorry. Is there a feeling for me at this time. Because now I seem to be really in love with you. Kiara Maharani."

Marcel keeps remembering the old times. He fell asleep while smiling. Kiara's face was carried away to her dreamland.

TO BE CONTINUE'S..