Giving Up Among Overlooked Love

The Story Behind the Rain

It was late enough, and the sky had also started to cloud up. It might rain soon. Zelina tightened the jacket she was wearing and looked back and forth looking around her. He hated nights like this, but every day had to be this time that he passed in order to continue his life. Yes, the life that sometimes makes him really tired and want to give up. But now, the lifeblood of her brother and mama is just what she is.

Zelina was sitting on the bus as usual, waiting for the bus or taxi to pass by. Hopefully tonight the taxi will pass quickly and he can rest his body and mind that is very tired.

But, it was very late, how could there be vehicles passing by like this. It's a holiday, and Zelina also takes overtime to earn more money.

Zelina sighed heavily, as heavy as the weight of life she felt now. It was never imagined that his life full of luxury would end miserably like this. She used to be a spoiled girl who only knew how to play and spend money sent by her parents. But now, life was like a rapidly spinning wheel. Throwing happiness into suffering seemed to make her want to cry every night.

The state of his mother who is not healthy, coupled with his brother who is also no longer as healthy as before, even now his pride brother no longer wants to go anywhere. He only went if for therapy and to the hospital for a check-up. Reynand's brother was still so devastated by the wounds he received.

Zelina bowed down miserably, could their suffering end??? He was already tired, he was not this strong to be able to continue to endure and become the buttress of his family.

Without feeling any tears immediately dripped on her face, yet Zelina quickly wiped it away. No, she can't cry. He must be strong, if he is also weak, what about them???

Zelina looked around. The day was quiet, there were only motorists who were milling about that night. Better he walk first, than to stay silent in this place which is increasingly prone to night.

But when he stood up and wanted to walk, a motorcycle suddenly stopped in front of him, making Zelina immediately jumped in shock.

She looked fearfully at the person, she knew this person must be a man. His appearance looks scary because he wears a leather jacket and helmet.

Zelina wanted to pass from before the man, but her cry brought Zelina's steps back to a standstill. He immediately turned his head back towards the man while tightly hugging his bag.

"Hey, why is it so scared. Let me take you" said the man.

Zelina instantly widened her eyes as the man opened the helmet he was wearing.

"Sir Assistant?" zelina Mumbles.

Arya smiled sinisterly looking at Zelina's relieved face, is this girl scared???

"You think I'm a criminal until I get scared" Arya said.

Zelina snorted and looked resentfully at Arya.

"I think it's a criminal. Look at the appearance of such a master. Just scare me" Zelina grumbled.

Arya chuckled cutely at that annoyed face.

"Here you go, let's go up. The rain has started to fall" Arya asked again

Zelina looked at him doubtfully, she was not tasty actually.

"Hurry up, I didn't bid a second time" Arya said again

Zelina snorted, but she immediately climbed on the Aryan motorbike. The rain had started to fall, and he was afraid to wait for a taxi that would not come.

"Handle, I don't take responsibility if you fall" Arya said, turning on her big motor. But before Zelina replied, Arya had already advanced her motor quickly made Zelina gasp and immediately hugged Arya's body firmly.

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"Master..don't pace, I'm afraid!!!!" zelina shouted so strongly and increasingly tightened her embrace on Arya.

Somehow Arya's heart was beating fast, just like Zelina's. But what distinguishes it is the reason the heart is beating.

If Zelina was out of fear, then Arya was due to the embrace of this young girl.

Arya snorted a smile at Zelina's fear, instead of her reducing the speed of her bike she instead increased the speed, making Zelina even more afraid and hugging her tightly.

"Just close your eyes, don't think about anything. Consider it a test of guts. The rain is getting heavier" Arya exclaimed from behind her helmet.

Zelina immediately closed her eyes and spread her head on Arya's boat, hugging the man's stomach tightly, making Arya's heart thunders more erratic. Damn, why is this so her mind.

Zelina, how does she know. He was just trying to fight his fear at this moment. Let's just hope he doesn't die tonight because of Aryan madness. If they die then Zelina will beat Arya wherever she goes.

But suddenly the rain fell so heavy and very heavy. Even the water droplets were so large that the scene became blurry. Arya immediately slowed down the speed of the motorbike and pulled over at a shophouse that had closed. They won't be able to make it through the rain this hard.

Zelina opened her eyes and directly descended from the top of the motorbike. Their clothes were soaked because of the heavy rain that arrived.

"Aiissh didn't have time either" Arya muttered as she opened her helmet and flicked a bit of her tied hair.

"Good thing is not to fall, sir is like a racer. Not knowing my heart was almost gone" Zelina grumbled as she flicked her wet clothes.

"I just want us to hurry up." said Arya.

"The evidence is not there" Zelina said again.

Arya just snorted and immediately pulled over the corner of the store. And so did Zelina. The two of them stood looking at the rain which had made the scene white and foggy. Hugging each other's bodies because the cold is so biting.

"It rained hard" murmured Zelina with a bitter look.

The wind blew quite fiercely, even lightning and lightning were seen several times striking and rumbling making Zelina occasionally close her eyes.

Arya looked at Zelina who looked so shivering with coldness. He felt sorry to see this girl. His face was tired and now it had to get caught in the rain here.

Duaarrrrr

"Aaaarghhhhh!!!!!" zelina shouted so strongly.

Arya immediately pecked when suddenly her body was hugged tightly by Zelina who looked frightened, even her body trembled between cold and fear.

"Hey why?" arya asked as she rubbed doubt on Zelina's shoulder.

"Fear" muttered Zelina who was still hiding her face in Arya's chest. Lightning was still grabbing firmly and of course it was getting even more frightened Zelina.

"It's okay, I'm your friend here" Arya said, replying to Zelina's embrace. At first he seemed hesitant, but over time he also wanted to see Zelina.

Arya took Zelina to sit on a wooden chair that had begun to weathered but could still support both of them.

"Mama..... Ze was afraid" Zelina muttered continuously.

"Hey... It's okay, the lightning has subsided" said Arya while wiping Zelina's arm. The grip on her arm was so strong, making Arya immediately turn to Zelina who was still hugging her arm.

"Are you so scared? Or do you want to hug me on purpose?" arya's question instantly made Zelina gasp. She immediately looked up and looked at Arya's smiling face meaningfully and glanced towards her arms which she tightly embraced.

Zelina instantly let go of her embrace. Her fearful face was blushing now, why was she released? But he was really scared.

"Sorry sir" murmured Zelina bowed as she rubbed her wet face with rain and tears.

"Well, for tonight I'm sorry, because you're the one who's scared. But if not, maybe I've been holding it accountable" Arya said

"Wisdom answered?" ask Zelina

"Yes, you have dared to touch my precious body" said Arya so haughty

Zelina immediately snorted coldly hearing him. Really want her to catch Arya's long hair.

"I wouldn't hug if I wasn't reflexive" Zelina replied so upset, but Arya was even stupefied to see that annoyed face.

Zelina looked back at the street where the rain was still falling.

"Mama must be worried now" Zelina muttered so sadly.

"You can tell him" said Arya.

But Zelina immediately shook her head weakly.

"My phone is running out of master power" Zelina said.

"You can use my phone" Arya said.

But Zelina smiled and shook her head.

"Can't either, I don't remember my mom's number" Zelina replied.

"Your sister's number?" ask Arya again.

"Sister Rey doesn't use a cell phone anymore" Zelina replied.

"How can you?" muttered Arya but Zelina just silently looked at the street. The eyes were so empty and filled with a deep burden. Really, Arya is really getting curious about their lives now.

"Is the news of the accident a few months ago that befell Mr. Reynand true?" arya asked trying to pry information.

"Yes, the news is quite viral and everyone knows" Zelina replied.

"Is he okay? A lot of news circulated if he had.." Arya's words immediately stopped because she could not bear to continue her words, let alone see the sad face of Zelina.

"Sister Rey is alive, but part of her soul is dead" Zelina said.

Arya immediately frowned hearing that.

"You mean?" arya did not understand.

"She's alive but doesn't want to live anymore. He exists, but his heart and soul are not here" Zelina replied.

"If asked, he simply replied, if this is the karma he is receiving" Zelina's remark made Arya stunned and lowered her head.

"Karma on Nara?" Aryan muttered.

But Zelina immediately snorted a smile and shook her head.

"That's what karma means. I don't know what Rey used to do with Nara. But looking at him now, it really doesn't feel worth what he has done" Zelina said.

"His actions tormented Nara for two years. No one knows but me. Reynand who used to be so heartless betrayed even ignored Nara's pain. Ignoring the love and sacrifice that Nara gave. Not only the love that Nara gave, but also the blood that she donated to Cleo every month" Arya said

Zelina was stunned to hear that. Nara sacrificed her blood on Cleo???

But she also could not bear to see her brother now. He and Arya were in two different camps. They will certainly defend their loved ones even though they do not know how things really are. And tonight it all needs to be revealed.

"Is all the pain Nara has received not paid off with what Rey has received?" Zelina now looked closely at Arya. There was a scar and a sense of sadness on her beautiful face.

"I think Rey's been quite accepting of her karma all this time. He's lost all of it. There's nothing left. No brother, now all he has is a body that no longer has a soul. Because his soul and heart have given everything to sister Nara" said Zelina.

"What has Rey given you is not enough to avenge Nara's pain?" ask Zelina again

"What do you mean?" ask Arya

"Sir Rey forbade me from talking to anyone. But really, I can't if he's always blamed when he's done everything he's capable of. Even he almost died because of it" said Zelina. And this makes Arya even more curious.

"The cost of kidneys obtained for sister Nara is not cheap. You even know if Rey's brother has been kicked out of Adidaksa's company. She had nothing but clothes on her body. All assets and savings frozen by papa. And you know what Rey's brother did to get the money to redeem that kidney?" asked Zelina so fixedly. Even his eyes were already glazed with glass now.

"He sold his own kidney master, he sold his kidney for the sake of sister Nara. He wanted to feel the pain Nara had felt all along. Isn't that enough to avenge all that???"

Arya heard this.

"Even all the assets that you have have been sold in order to revive the company, brother Nara, and restore all that has been destroyed brother Rey. We have done everything we can to make amends, Rey. Is that not enough???"

Zelina immediately cried sobbing so bitterly, while Arya was speechless with a heart that could no longer be explained how it felt.

"Sister Rey has suffered enough and got her karma. He is kicked out of the company he built with great difficulty, betrayed by papa, betrayed by Cleo. All the suffering he had received. And I think that's enough to avenge Nara's pain" Zelina said. She seemed to want to express all her sadness to Arya about her brother's state.

"But one thing you should know, if the pain and sadness is Nara's own sister. Since long ago, since she was a teenager, only Nara's sister was the one she loved. Only Nara's sister she wants. But now he has lost everything. Everything sir"

Zelina's expression makes Arya can no longer say what.