
" Emm .. here . Me and that handsome brother over there (while pointing towards Curtis ) will go to the river around here . But the brother said he couldn't use a horse .. "I said start the story
" Ah ... river there . The road is small, rocky, a bit steep so it's true it can't pass the horse" said the girl was honest and innocent
" It is true .... Ah, what a pity .. when I want to see her "I said putting on a sad face.
The little boys innocently grieved at my charade, the skinny boy also replied with his song .
" Miss can walk there, if passing through these rice fields it will not be far" he said
" That's right "said the little girl with passion
The other boy nodded his head in agreement .
" Really ?? what about my horse ?? " i said pretending to be confused
The children came back innocently following my pretended reaction, they were baffled by the problem I was making up . I smiled happily in my heart, and began to express my true meaning .
" a !! won't you guys stay here until the afternoon, can't I just drop the horse for a second . I promise I'll be back before sundown" I said smoothly
" This ... "the girl was confused, she did not dare to respond as she pleased
" We don't dare say 'yes', then mom will be angry" said the skinny boy with a regretful expression
" Ah .. right also .. sorry to make you difficult "I said sad
The little ones regretted not being able to help me, they looked at each other for a moment meaningfully . Seeing me who looked sad, they also dared him to make an offer .
" Sister could try asking mother, maybe they would accept it" said the skinny boy
" Right, we'll help you persuade you to be willing" said the girl beaming
The other boy nodded in agreement with the words of his friend .
" Really ??!! then thank you "I said cheerfully
" It doesn't matter "they said at the same time with a sweet smileĀ
" Then as a gift has helped me, the candy in this box belongs to you "I said as I handed you a box of candy that was still eaten a little
The little ones received the candy box with vigor and sparkling . They received the box and said thank you in earnest .
" Thank you miss ...!!! " call them loud
Curtis, who had heard their conversation earlier, sighed . Clearly he knew the boys had been in the game from the beginning by his little girl, they were being twisted around until they reached the answer Cleo wanted .
Curtis opened his eyes looking at his little girl who was now smiling happily, Curtis pensively watched her little girl as Cleo turned her head back then smiled arrogantly as if saying 'look !! it's done, right ??!! ' .
1 Hour before ...
" His handsome brother, when do we go to the river ?? " many
" Now "he said briefly
Curtis and I were riding outside the edge of the village, the road here was still very rough and quite a large stone sharp . I had enough trouble controlling a horse on this road
" His handsome brother, can't it go the easier way ?? " i said impatiently
" Can't, there's only this" he said briefly
" What ???!! " i was surprised
I was quite shocked when I heard Curtis's reply and when I was about to ask back, Curtis' voice interrupted me .
" It's up "he said
I was surprised and turned to look at Curtis's direction, seen behind a thick bush in front of us there is a river that is large enough and very clear . The water is crystal clear until the rocks below are visible, but as Curtis said earlier that the current is swift .
I smiled happily and was about to jump down from the horse immediately, when Curtis's question stopped my movement .
" Where are you going ?? " he asked suddenly
I was a little confused by the question but I kept saying, "want to go down" I said lightly
" Down ?? don't you see ?? " ask Curtis flat
" See ?? see what ?? " murm while starting to look around
It turned out that we were standing on the edge of a steep ravine, the edge of a ravine covered by a thick bush so I didn't notice it earlier . And also although this gorge is not too high but sharp rocks attached to the wall and bottom is very sharp . I imagine if I slipped just a little wouldn't it die of a concussion .
I looked at Curtis in disbelief,
" Dear brother, didn't you say you were going to take me to see the river ??!! " prostatulations
" Aren't we looking at it" Curtis said confusedly
I was stunned to hear Curtis's short answer, I looked at him in disbelief at the definition of 'seeing the river' by him .
' is there a girl who can like this kind of guy ?? ' thought
' Handsome brother, I'm really worried you won't get married later 'my inner pity
" Handsome brother, I mean 'look at the river' it's not just being able to look at him from afar ...!! " i am anxious with a desperate look
' Oh come on, I'm not staring at an idol ' I thought frustrated
Curtis fell silent, then muttered softly "but this was the closest "
" Hah ..??!!! " i ask as if I don't trust my sense of hearing
" The whole river is filled with rocks, and horses can't get through it" he explained slowly
" Well, then, what to walk ?? " many of you start to understand
" Hemb "his murmur assented
" Then the horse ..?? " just ask again
This time Curtis quietly did not answer, he furrowed his brows and pursed his lips tightly . I watched him as if holding back his words .
" Don't we just pass through the rice fields of the villagers ?? " i said idly
Curtis's pupils shook, he reacted to my words . I smiled ignorantly and began to understand what the problem was so I continued my words casually as if not knowing anything .
" Then we just leave it to them "I said casually
" Can't !! " curtis suddenly
" Why ?? " let me pretend I don't know, but my view teases her
Curtis was silent, frowning tightly . He seemed distracted but could not say anything . I saw him looking funny like he was being persecuted, unable to control my laughter that gushed out .
" Hahahaha .... ahahahah ....... handsome brother, you must see your expression now how !!? ahahhaha .. "I said as I laughed
Curtis furrowed his brows tightly, his countenance cold but his ears flushed brightly .
I immediately stopped my laughter and wiped away the few tears that came out from laughing too loose .
" Handsome brother, I know you don't like hanging out with strangers . No problem, leave it to me !! " i am confident
Curtis threw away his face, reluctant to see my arrogant expression now . I smiled happily at her who looked funny when upset, I spurred my horse closer to her and grabbed her hand slowly which was holding the horse's control rope .
Curtis was surprised, his body stiffened for a moment when I grabbed his hand . He looked at me with a confused look, and tenderness in the look of his eyes . I smiled sweetly, and thought 'really naive and sincere ' ....
" Come !!! " take me
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The five of us went down that small hill, I walked while holding the little girl . He seemed very enthusiastic to introduce me to his parents, Curtis was still packing horses behind while the 2 boys had already run ahead of us .
I walked carefully along the road on the side of the rice field, my dress skirt was raised a bit high . ' It could be a problem if there is mud stuck in my dress, Deenna will be suspicious later ' I thought, let alone this dress is white so it will be difficult to cover . Fortunately the road on this side is not too muddy .
I walked slowly so that the 2 boys had already reached the place where the woman who was pounding rice was, from a distance, 2 middle-aged people and 3 teenagers were talking to the boys . Before long they turned their head towards me who was walking while holding the girl by my side, I smiled politely when our distance was close .
The village lady hurriedly walked towards me while bowing deeply, they looked a little scared, disinclined, and confused .
" Miss .. sa, . greetings" said the middle-aged woman 1
" No need to say "I said waving my hand
" Miss, ka .. we've heard it from these kids if em .. em. " said the middle-aged 2 stumped woman when she wanted to string a polite word in use
" Hihi .. auntie, no need to be too nervous . And also, it is true the children said . My friend and I were going to the riverbank there, but I was worried about our horse so could I ask for help to leave it for a while . We'll be back before dusk" I said at length
" Umm .. this .. of course it may Miss, we will take good care of it . But the horse .. " said the middle-aged woman 1
He was confused when he saw me not carrying a horse, but I said I wanted to leave the horse . So the village women glanced behind me in confusion .
" Ah .... horse ... " I said understand.
I looked back at Curtis's figure, when Curtis appeared in time while pulling 2 horses on each side . I smiled then pointed while exclaiming joy .
" That's it .... !! " please be pleased
Curtis walked and when we got to where we were standing, his cold gaze swept toward the women of this village, causing them to tremble in fear . I smiled happily and explained that they had agreed to look after our horse .
" I've spoken, and they agree "I said cheerfully
" Uhm "the mumble is flat
The cold, indifferent face and speech made the women of the village nervous and awkward again . I lightly pat Curtis on the shoulder, hinting him not to be too flat .
" Hahaha this is my friend who I said earlier "I said to melt the atmosphere
" Yes, this is .. we already know .. Young Master Colombain .. " said one of the teenagers behind
I looked up, the teenager was the youngest of the three . His face was quite sweet with a seductive full body, occasionally he glanced at Curtis with his face as red as a monkey's ass .
I narrowed my gaze, looking at her . ' Is this girl interested in handsome brother ??!! Well ... how else, if only seeing his face is nothing wrong . ' I thought .
" Aunty, where we had to tie his horse "manyaku to the middle-aged woman 2
" Ah .. here" he said he wanted to lead the way
Curtis followed silently and obediently behind her, while the village girl's monkey butt had rushed behind her .
' It turned out to be true of my inner guess
I took my eyes off and paid no more attention . One of the teenagers standing behind aunt 1, looked at me hesitantly . It turned out that she was a little girl who was still holding my hand innocently, she hesitated for a moment and finally called out to the girl .
" Rui, come here .. !! " call her slowly
The girl saw someone calling her, she turned her head to find the face of the village teenager . The girl smiled brightly, then ran over to him .
" Mother .... !!! that miss gave me a lot of good candy .. !!! " the thrill is loud
degh
I was stunned for a moment, thinking back to the possibility that my ears might have misheard .
" mom ...???!! " i'm shocked
The first middle-aged woman heard my cry, she turned her head in confusion .
" Is there something Miss ?? " tanya is confused
I looked carefully back at the appearance of the teenager who was in the arms of the little girl, ' This teenager may be the same age as a handsome brother, but ... . And again the boy was likely 4 years old, handsome brother was 17 years old - 4 years \= 13 years .. ' I thought I started judging
My eyes bulged knowing my approximate hasik and when I cried out loudly suddenly .
" Don't he get married when I was my age !! " my voice is loud
Everyone who was there was shocked in unison when I suddenly spoke loudly . Then unexpectedly, a cold voice came out from behind ...
" Who is married !!?? "
Curtis POV
I followed a village woman who showed me the road ahead . My little girl deals with awkward things to do on her own, I get used to socializing others . I'm used to myself, and I never talk about unimportant things with other people . Even my family and the servants in my house have their own restrictions with me, and I am quite comfortable with this situation ...
Cleo ...
Without saying anything she understood my circumstances, she herself intervened directly to find a solution . 'my little girl is indeed special .. ' I thought smiling inwardly .
" Young Master, the horse can be tied here" said the middle-aged woman
He pointed to a tree not too small and large not far from the rice mountains gathered by farmers .
Without a word I advanced while pulling the two horses behind me towards the tree . A girl who had been following us had rushed forward towards me, smiling shyly while offering help .
" Tu .. young master .. can I help "he said slowly
I acted as if I heard nothing . The middle-aged woman who was standing a little distance away from us, gestured for the young girl who was trying to approach me to leave . But the girl ignored him, she kept putting on her disgusting shy smile and sat down near me who was focusing on making a knot of rope in the tree .
" Young Master looks very good at tying horse ropes, surely young master terbi .".
" Get lost !! " it's cold
The girl was dumbfounded and sat back down, she looked me in the eyes with fear . His round eyes widened, his pupils trembled and tainted my appearance in his eyes was clear . My face was flat and icy cold, my eyes were like a ferocious beast being bullied, the girl her body was trembling in fear .
The middle-aged woman immediately rushed over when the girl in front of me was provoking my emotions . The woman immediately grabbed onto the shoulders of this frightened girl in front of me, then pulled her to prostrate together .
" Young Master, please forgive us ... !!! " he said vibrating in his prostration