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Chapter 25 - Secret Admirers of the Past

Yoga Geraldi is three years older than his younger brother, Devano Albagri. While in the final semester of college, Yoga spent a lot of time in the public library of the campus. At that time, Intan was a second semester student who still looked cupu, and famous nerds. Yes, Yoga is on the same campus as Intan, but the majors are far different. In fact, the building where they studied was also different.

Library, where Yoga often cross paths with Intan. Very natural and seems ordinary. However, everything changes when Intan accidentally leaves a streak of his hand and is discovered by Yoga. A piece of poetry, and its diction so beautifully penetrated into the heart. From there the heart of Yoga began to be touched by the beautiful words of Intan's work.

“Intania Zhesky. Oh, so that's your name.”

Yoga does not restore Intan's poetry. He kept it so it could be read over and over again.

Time keeps passing. Yoga successfully completed its script, and was ready for graduation. Coinciding with that, Yoga also got the latest info about Intan who at that time won a storytelling contest. The increasing admiration of Yoga in the work of Intan. Moreover, after that Intan's appearance no longer looks lame. It was still ordinary-looking, but its beautiful aura increasingly exuded charm.

Yes, from there Yoga became increasingly amazed with the figure of Intan, but all veiled in silence. Yoga already has a lover. Maya, she is the one who in this day and age holds the status as the wife of Yoga.

Already graduated from the campus, but Yoga is still a stalker Intan through social media accounts. Yoga often follows the stories of Intan's work, both poetry and online novels. To the extent of being a secret admirer, but the feeling of Yoga was out of his control. And that admiration continued for many years. In fact, until Intan also graduated from the campus.

Yoga lover, Maya, she suddenly asked for the certainty of a relationship. He had been dating since his last year in college, but Yoga never proposed to him. It's been years really. It is only natural that Maya asks for certainty because she does not want the relationship to end in vain. The Heart of Yoga at that time was really worried, between continuing the relationship or reversing the heart for Intan.

“Bang Yoga again read what?” devano asked when he was working as a designer.

“Novel. Very good story,” revealed Yoga at the time.

“Try see!” Devano took over his brother's phone, and instantly widened his eyeballs. “This is my friend, Bang. Si Intan,” added Devano.

It was then that Yoga caught the unusual smile of Devano, when he mentioned Intan's name. Just a glance, but Yoga can clearly mean the smile of the younger brother. Unfortunately, when Yoga asked about the woman who loved the sister, Devano actually called the name Dhea.

“Bang, a marriage spree with Kak Maya. I asked only, tuh. Wait what else, anyway?”

“Actually, there's another woman you're thinking of, Dev.”

“Wadd. Don't play games with your heart, Bang! Brother has been dating for a long time with Kak Maya.”

“Iya. Brother knows. But, there's someone my brother admires.”

It was Devanolah who became the wise. Although he was three years younger than his brother, Devano was quite able to give advice to his brother who was in turmoil.

“The feeling of awe is much different from the feeling of love. Brother must be able to sort," said Devano wisely.

Yoga slapped the sentence of the sister. After thinking more deeply, finally Yoga can distinguish. To Intan, the heart of Yoga is turbulent, but when reading the writings of his work only. As for Maya, Yoga felt something different. Like a sense of not wanting to lose, and a sense of wanting to protect when Maya is in danger. And .. from there the mind of Yoga opens. At that time he was firm and immediately proposed to Maya.

About the idea of matching Devano with Intan, it came out impromptu. At that time Devano was really like a person without a future because his love clapped one hand. Dhea, the woman Devano loved, did not have the same feelings. And, it seems like fate does bring a beautiful story for his beloved sister. Apparently the intention of Yoga has been supported by the meeting of Intan and Devano in the fish pond unintentionally. It really happened outside of planning. Obviously, it all benefits Yoga. So, he only needs to play the role of supporting the love journey of Intan and his beloved sister.

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“Dev. You like chocolate what is vanilla?”

“I like you.”

Intan's smile instantly. Among the shame, but his heart was so happy to hear the words of Devano. A rich Diction in the dictionary of his novel, suddenly lost to the men who had managed to fill the space of his heart.

Intan's vanilla-flavored ice cream is just stirred. Sometimes it is eaten, but not as fast as the rhythm of eating Devano.

“You ate the ice cream so fast, Dev. Want to go home quickly, huh?”

Devano flanged, then took over Intan's scoop of ice cream. “That's right, want to quickly bribe you. Long time ago ice cream melts if only taken, Tan.”

“Eh-eh. Unwilling. I can eat by myself. Bribed, like a child only.”

Intan's ice cream spoon takes over, then follows the rhythm of Devano's eating. It was really quick, and both of them ended up in the same laugh. Intan and Devano both laughed at their childish attitudes.

“Bu teacher should be home soon, yes. Tomorrow I still have to teach.”

“OK, yes.”

“Can I take you home?”

“Cannot. Don't you want to meet your brother first? Where is he? Is it here too?” Intan excitedly circulated her eyes.

“Let me contact Bang Yoga first, yes. Who knows if he's near here. You can get acquainted with him.”

“Oke.”

Devano typed a message for Yoga. It has been sent, but it does not get a reply from him. The message came from Reynal. Really important message, until Devano had to ask Intan to go home first so as not to know the chat with Reynal.

The next minute, Devano called Reynal immediately. It didn't take long until the call was received.

“Jefri told you everything?” Devano immediately took aim with a question.

“Iya, Dev. But his intentions are good. He meant nothing but wanting to help your relationship with Intan,”.

“Then this afternoon did you meet Sandhi? Didn't he? Explain to him about me, will you?” Devano asked.

Devano's tone looked unfriendly. Clearly he was disappointed with the attitude of Reynal who chose to go straight to Sandhi. In fact, Reynal could have met Devano first to ask for clarity or just listen to stories about Intan.

“Dev. I know you don't like my way. But, with Sandhi knowing about your beloved Intan, she can immediately let go of Intan. Honestly, I'm on your side, Dev.”

Devano closed his eyes for a while, then exhaled slowly.

“Good. Sorry, Rey. It was also my fault for not being honest with you from the start. Thank you for being on my side.”

“Dev, sorry I have to say this. Looks like Sandhi wants to see you. He just sent a message,” Reynal said.

“When?”

“Sandhi has not said the place and time of her meeting.”

Suddenly, Devano made a good idea to arrange his meeting with Sandhi. Devano was aware and understood, Sandhi asked to meet definitely for one reason. If not to get to know each other, it must be to test his speed with Intan.

“Rey, let me decide the time and place.”

“Okay, Dev. Just mention. I'll tell Sandhi.”

Devano clearly mentioned the place along with the time of the meeting. This weekend, in a clear water lake. Devano will make a little surprise for Sandhi.

“Intan must not know this. If I say, he must be thinking," Devano murmured after ending his call with Reynal.

“Can't know what, Dev?”

That's the sound of Yoga. His sudden presence left Devano in shock.

“Nothing, Bang.”

“Ndon't want to tell me the same brother, yes?”

Devano shook his head slowly, then widened his smile. Devano is so honest. He did not want anyone to know his plan to meet Sandhi in the clear water lake. Except for Reynal, he should know and should be with Devano this weekend. At the very least, Reynal will act as an intermediary if things happen that are out of control.

“Good. In that case, you congratulate your progress on your relationship with Intan.”

“Abang already knows all? What was ...”

“Yes. Brother's bumping at the end of the wall there, tuh!”

Devano follows the direction of Yoga. Totally hidden until Devano doesn't expect it.

The discussion about when Devano would propose to Intan became a hot topic that night. Devano admitted that he will come to propose to Intan soon, but not this weekend. Because this weekend Devano will finish his business with Sandhi, the handsome lecturer who was not selected.

What's gonna happen next? What surprises will Devano prepare for Sandhi? Is Intan really not going to know? Looking forward to the story! Greetings Luv 💜 Like+Fav.

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