Endless Taste

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. Damian stopped, and still looked at Amel who now turned his face.

Amel turned his face when he found out Damian was now approaching him. Without further ado, Damian pulled Amel's hand despite the crowd.

"Damian.." but Damian did not care about Amel who called him several times. Even from Avril and Demira he passed by.

"You shouldn't be here, Amel." Damian's words kept pulling Amel's hand.

"Then? Where do you think I should go when my friend gets married?" Amel asked forcing a rough pull of the hand that Damian was holding. Both of them came to a halt and Damian seemed to be holding back his frustration.

"If you're not in the hospital, you'll be long to heal. Or mung-"

"Maybe I'm going to die? I don't care about Damian. I'm ready." Amel stopped forcibly pulling Damian's hand.

"Have you not given up on Alvi?" Damian who asked slightly lowered his head but did not turn his head at all.

Hearing that Amel did not answer, Damian walked away leaving him without saying anything.

Demira approached Amel who was silent staring at Damian's back.

"Sister. You okay?" Demira asked with concern.

"you reckon? Am I still fine when in my dying condition I witness firsthand how my loved ones are happy with others?" Amel replied then glanced at Avril.

So stifling when he found Alvi's face so cold. There was no expression, but his hand still tightly grasped Avril's hand.

"Sorry Demi. I'm home now. And Avril, please apologize to Nadia." Avril nodded in response to Amel who spoke to her but the look in her eyes was still fixed on Alvi. Stuffy. Definitely crowded. Seeing another girl look at her future husband until like that. Avril involuntarily tightened her grip on Alvi.

Amel passed away leaving the show.

"Until I die I won't be able to open your heart Alvi." Amel muttered as he continued walking.

"Ray. make sure Amel gets home safely." Said Alvi in a cold tone on his mobile phone inking.

Avril turned her head in surprise, she did not realize Alvi was taking the phone out of her suit pocket.

At least there is a sense of worry to see Amel's condition is so weak. But Alvi could not possibly show her anxious face in front of Avril, let alone worry about others.

"Ah... Avril. i-this is yours." Reno said suddenly by thrusting his hand that was still carrying Avril's necklace. Avril looked at the necklace, then turned to Alvi. His face flushed with embarrassment, thinking nothing of his relationship with Demira.

"Stupid me. Why don't I know if Alvi and Demi are brothers." Avril muttered her forehead.

"Sorry" said Avril to make Demira laugh.

"Have forgotten Avil, I was wrong for not introducing you." Demira.

Suddenly Demira's phone rang.

"Hallo brother." He said after sliding the green button on his phone screen.

"Now? Emmm okay..." Demira let out a long sigh after the phone call was cut off.

"Sister Dami?" Avril asked tilting her head. Demira nodded lazily.

"I have to pick up my mom and dad now Avil." Demira said she felt bad.

"Are you going home too?" Avril asked Alvi who sighed heavily.

"I don't want to leave you alone, son!" Alvi patted Avril's head slowly.

Demira passed away while pulling Noah's hand.

"Why my heart suddenly doesn't calm down. Maybe my feelings." Avril Mumbles.

"What's wrong?" Ask Alvi.

"Nothing." Avril smiled.

"Yahh. I am alone. You guys enjoy the party. I'll keep you out of the media." Reno acted like her father.

"You've become more and more like your father, son." Alvi patted Reno's shoulder. Reno just stared silly at Alvi.

Then Avril returned to Galih's place. While Alvi approached some of his acquaintances who were also his friends during High School.

"Hey sir the president. It just so happens that we meet." The walking Sapa Deyan was joined by Famela.

"You coming?" Ask Alvi.

"of course. Nadia's my friend." Answer Deyan lazily.

"Ahh I forgot you ever had a high school with me."

"Damn you Alvi." Deyan's words passed towards Nadia's place.

"Immediately apply he brother. Or Aldi will corner you again." The scale of Famela on Alvi.

Without speaking, Alvi showed her hand which had a circular ring. Famela couldn't help but feel happy. He smiled as he walked over to Avril...

"When will you catch up with Galih's brother?" Ask Famela without further ado.

"Whatchu mean? It's obvious you guys are ahead of me." Avril replied glancing at Famela and Deyan alternately.

"Why didn't you tell me." Famela's raven is enough to make Avril astonished not to understand.

"Tell me what?"

"You and Alvi's sister are engaged, right?" Famela asked to make sure.

"You? Why-"

"Why would I know? Come on, Avril. Alvi's sister told me. So when are you gonna announce it?"

Avril sighed deeply before answering Famela's question.

"I'm not ready yet. If this news spreads, I'm not ready for what's going to happen. Let this flow as usual." Famela nodded softly in response to Avril's reply.

"I understand. It's hard on you, Avril. But I hope you'll be happier than you were yesterday. I hope you don't go back to the phase where I didn't recognize you."

"Thank you and sorry, Famela."

Besides Avril and Famela, right in Alvi's society.

"Alvi. between us, you're the only one who didn't bring a partner. Even now, the others are carrying escorts, but you're still alone. Where's Amel?" Ask one of his friends.

"Why are you asking Amel? You didn't know? Alvi is not dating Amel. Righten Alvi." The other timpal.

"But aren't you planning on dating Nadia's sister-in-law? I see you guys so close."

"Why are you asking him?" Tanya Alvi put on an annoyed face at her friend who was now embracing her shoulder.

"Alvi.. look! She was very sweet, like a princess who was sent down from the sky. Who hasn't fallen in love with her? If you don't want to, let me go find her." Hearing this, instantly Alvi's hand clenched tightly. His emotions suddenly peaked, but he could not act rude in this way. Alvi adjusted her breathing for her emotions to subside.

"Don't talk recklessly. You will get into trouble from 2 top corporate leaders if you dare to touch it. And it could be that the police chief will step in to deal with you. And if you're battered, I'll make sure no doctor helps you." Firmly Alvi with a calm face. Because Alvi seems to have control in the business world and can even work with anyone.

His friend immediately let go of the embrace on Alvi's shoulders, his speech was calm, but he sounded pressurized.

"You're talking creepy Alvi." He looked at Avril. He wondered who the other leader would act if he approached Avril.

Alvi smiled a satisfied smile as she looked at the face of her friend who was slowly panicking.

"I'm kidding buddy. Go ahead if you want to get close to him. That's if he wants you to approach. I'm just suggesting that you should undo your intentions. Because Avril is not the type of woman who is approachable, and especially to people like you. Don't blame me if you're ignored by her." Said Alvi patting his friend's back.

"Ahhh yes... I forgot why I talk so much like this? Haha. But do you have any idea what it's like if your woman is about to be bullied by a selfless insect?" Now the look on Alvi's face shows more emphasis. A cold and frightening face, making the surroundings feel intimidated.

"Could it be you?" Alvi shrugged both of her shoulders to find the question.

"Aha ha ha... Alvi. We'd better have a drink." One of the other friends approached and offered a glass containing alcoholic beverages.

"I don't drink."

"really? Aren't you a heavy drunk? We met at the club a few months ago, right? You even spent how many bottles of Alvi? I forgot." His words were calm with a satirical tone even a little challenging and seemed to provoke Alvi's emotions.

"Aren't you doing anything other than inciting my anger?" Alvi quietly let out a long sigh and looked as if she was calm. Want to beat up some friends who he considered not to know themselves.

"You can get angry? I thought you could just put on a cold face." He challenged Alvi.

"Hey hey hey... Are you guys going to fight in the middle of a happy event?" One friend tried to break up. The reason may be because Alvi can do anything if indeed both are involved in the problem.

"Curtain.you're driving me crazy." Decih Alvis.

"All right, forgive me, buddy."

Alvi just mendelik find the words sorry from his friend.

Back Alvi stared intently at Avril who was talking to her father.

"I told you. He'll be the center of attention." Alvi muttered as if emitting an aura of hatred towards Avril's beauty.

"Dad.... do you feel like the aura here is changing?" Avril asked touching his shoulder.

"No. It's probably just your feelings. Probably because of a lot of people." Father's words are soothing.

Avril turned to Alvi behind the crowd of her friends.

Highlight Alvi's sharp eyes made him instantly turn his face back.

"What the fuck is that look? Is he trying to kill me?" Murmured Avril stole a glance at Alvi.

"Avril. If you're tired, don't push." Said the worried Father looking at his daughter's slightly strange behavior.

"Ti-no dad. I'm fine." said Avril trying to convince.

"All right. hang on in a minute." Avril nodded in response.

"Dad didn't see dad's co-worker?" Avril asked, looking closely at her father's face.

"Who would want to be friends with a drunk like dad?" Ask dad back.

"Dad is not like that. They're the only ones who don't know the truth."

"Either son. Either those who don't know, or you don't understand."

"Eh? Mean dad?"

"No. I don't mean anything"

"Ayaaahhh.." - Avril's sulk puffed her cheeks.

"I'm curious, since when were Demi and Noah close? Especially now dating." Avril murmured questioningly in her head.

. After the event was almost over, Avril was already feeling uneasy.

"Sister. Can I go home first?" Persuade Avril to look hopefully at Galih.

"Wait a minute." Answer Galih.

"What's wrong Avril. The show will be over soon anyway." Nadia threw a smile.

"really?" Nadia responded by nodding.

"Thank you..." Avril hugged nadia tightly.

"Have not hugged your sister-in-law like that. Come home soon." An annoyed Galih tries to separate his sister from Nadia.

"Until I'm just jealous? You'll be with him every day." The raven of Avril passed leaving Galih.

. Arriving outside the building, Avril finds a message that Alvi cannot drive her home. Because his duties and responsibilities have not been completed in this event. And Ray will take her home. Avril could only sigh and understand Alvi's busyness.sweet knot smile again seen on the adorable face of Avril. He could not deny anymore, now he really accepted Alvian completely.

As he was walking to Ray's car, Avril was shocked when Damian stopped in front of him.

"Come on. I'll take you home." Damian

"Sister didn't pick up mom?"

"There's Demi and Noah. I'm worried about you, brother."

"But brother. I'm going home with Ray." Avril refused Damian's offer.

"Ray?" Damian frowned in wonder.

"Yes. Alvi's assistant." Avril said with a smile. But his heart could not lie to him. It felt like something was slashing continuously until the pain arose every time he remembered Alvi. What was? Maybe that question keeps coming up in Avril's mind.

"You mustn't be reckless with strangers." Damian said a little annoyed.

"It's obvious you're a stranger here." Avril muttered still throwing a smile.

"Miss.." call Ray who is now beside Avril.

"Ah... Ray! Did I make you wait.?" Ask Avril worriedly.

"Come lady. It's not good to talk to strangers for too long."

"Eh?" Avril frowned feeling astonished by the situation now. What's up with them?

"He's no stranger to Ray." whispered Avril.

"I know miss. He was the eldest son of Mr. Hendar, the older brother of Mr. Ahmad. Which means Mr. Damian is the nephew of Mr. Ahmad and the cousin of young lord Alvian." Obviously Ray was loud but his face was so cold.

"I'm impressed you still know me."

"Sorry sir. You'd better stay away from Miss Avril. because Miss Avril is already official-"

"Bow engaged to my cousin? What then? I have to obey what you say? Even people don't know about their relationship, right? What's wrong if I want to be close to the future daughter-in-law of the big family 'D'. Although it was the future wife of Alvi. He has no right to bar me close to Avril." Damian's casual words cut off Ray's words. Now Avril's heart is beating harder than usual. Even if nervous or close to Alvi, it does not beat until like that.

Ray coldly pulled Avril's hand away from Damian's car, as if unconcerned by what he was talking about.

"I'm sorry, but you need to stay away from Alvi." Lirih Damian leaned his head.

Ray drives his car with Avril sitting next to the steering wheel.

"Ray.. My heart is not calm." Avril said with a long sigh to calm her heart and mind. But Ray did not answer and did not say anything until Avril's home.

"I suggest that the lady not go out tonight. Because it's likely that Master and Mr. Alvian won't be home soon." Ray warned.

"Alright Ray. I-i understand. Thanks for driving me."

. Avril entered the house, then her room. Clean up, and start playing with the phone. Some text messages are on the screen. One of them from Demira "Sway Alvi."

- connected.