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Season 2Welcome, Bandung

Araz doesn't play games when he says he wants to celebrate his birthday in Bandung. The car, driven by the man, had left the capital's congested streets and immediately took directions to the toll road. Kanya who sat beside him still could not believe that the man would act recklessly. In fact, the man did not allow her to change clothes, let alone wash herself or bathe. In fact, Kanya's body feels so sticky. This day, there was a lot of activity he was doing and enough to make him so sweaty.

"Udah, you're still pretty."

So said Araz when Kanya protested against the man when he asked her to let him take a bath first. Araz doesn't want to listen and drives his car away from Kanya's apartment. As a result, throughout the course of the mood Kanya did not also improve due to the body that feels so sticky.

"Udah dong. You can shower so until Bandung. Anyway, you still look beautiful even though you haven't had a bath."

Again Araz praised Kanya beautiful and made the woman even more upset. Yeah, who wouldn't admit that Kanya was born beautiful. But that's not the main problem. His body feels so sticky due to sweat after a day of activity. Obviously it made Kanya feel uncomfortable. He craved a warm bath and soaking in a bath to drive away the tiredness in his body. At least for the sake of releasing the sweat that stuck in his body.

"Mas Araz is so mulu. Not beautiful things are not beautiful, Mom. Anyway, I did meet Mas Araz's parents with a little gini makeup."

Hearing Kanya's words, Araz smiled. It turns out that his lover also thought about appearance for the sake of meeting his parents. While he was just forcibly playing without thinking about the feelings of the woman beside him. Even so, instead of feeling guilty, Araz was happy with Kanya's reaction. It proves that Kanya also wants to look perfect in the eyes of both parents. In fact, Araz is sure neither eomma nor his father will notice let alone comment on the appearance of the woman.

Even if later Araz said if Kanya is the mother of his children, would be welcomed by the mother. That's exactly what his parents expect from Araz. Especially for the father. It's just that the cold relationship between the two makes the father sometimes prestige to admit if that's what he wants. Moreover, Araz always rebelled with all the wishes of his father.

"Yes, sorry. I shouldn't have invited you back to Bandung today. We should have left later that day as soon as I got a call from Eomma."

"Mistake yourself jealous of the same news that was clearly a hoax. Still believe the same gossip as her boyfriend."

Araz gulped. Hearing Kanya's words he felt slapped. How foolish he is because he believes in cheap gossip spread by people who are clearly envious to see his lover happy.

"I'm sorry, it won't be like that anymore. The important thing now is not to lash again dong."

"Know ah, my body is still sticky all this. How can you feel better if your body is not comfortable, Mas."

"Well, I'll increase my speed. Let's not be too late too we'll get there."

"Hmmm .." Kanya said without interest. In fact, that was what he had expected from earlier when they had already entered the toll road.

While beside her, Araz begins to focus on the night road that runs in front of her. Luckily the road is not so crowded. So, Araz can be stable while driving his car even at high speed.

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Usually, if you go to Lembang, Kanya's destination is only one. Vacation. Especially when Jakarta has begun to claustrophobic and he wants to breathe for a moment. And, now he was in Lembang not for a vacation, but to visit Araz's parents. Looks like Kanya needs to emphasize that over and over again. He's going to visit Araz's parents' house.

Araz's car turned into a large villa located at the very end of the hilltop. The building is similar to a castle from the Victorian era, although it does not leave a modern impression. As with the previous villas, the villa that stood majestically in front of Kanya at this time, did not have a high fence and let the main door directly merge with the beautiful front yard. Garden with a variety of plants neatly arranged. Decorative lights also shine with the right light and do not make the surrounding scenery inferior to the light of the lamp. The woman sighed. His chest suddenly so tight. Especially when considering how bad he looks right now.

"Hey, my parents won't comment on your appearance. It's my fault anyway. I will definitely be a shield for you" Araz said, turning off the engine.

Before Kanya could answer, Araz smiled and kissed her lover's cheek.

"It's not like this either, is it, Mas," Kanya said as she watched the black short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans clinging to her body due to sweat. While the woman's hair looked flat.

"Udah, let's go in first. Eat, keep taking a shower" said Araz. The man helped Kanya to remove her seatbelt and asked her lover to get off immediately.

To be honest, Kanya was reluctant to move from where she was sitting at the moment. Her appearance really made the woman not confident. How could he meet both of Araz's parents with such a messy appearance at the moment. However, Araz forces her to get out of the car immediately. The man stood next to the passenger door and asked him to come down.

Kanya relented. With a heavy heart, the woman got out of the car and followed Araz into the house. Supposedly, Kanya was amazed by the building she was currently clutching. From a long time ago, he had always admired beautiful buildings such as the villa where Araz's parents lived. However, her sane mind made the woman unable to enjoy the beautiful scenery that was plastered in front of her. His sanity reminds him to keep his appearance to look charming even in a mess.

Araz clasped his lover's hand as he entered the house. Room after room they passed by seemed quiet. Until finally they arrived at the dining room that still looked lively with all kinds of food on the table. Not only the food on the table, but also the chairs that surround the dining table, also look festive. There were approximately five people sitting around the table and were completely unknown to Kanya. That made him squint even more behind Araz's back.

While from the kitchen direction a middle-aged woman came out while carrying a tray, just as they arrived. The dressings are so elegant with a suit from one of the famous trademarks.

"Omo, Alcatraz," the woman shouted as the people at the dinner table turned their heads toward them. The woman immediately put her carry-on tray on the table and hugged Araz who was still standing looking at her with an awkward smile. And, the people at the dining table looked boisterous saying welcome.

"Eomma, I'm home" said Araz lirih in his mother's arms. Even so the man's hand did not let go of his grasp on Kanya.

"Omo, who's this pretty girl?" asked the woman when she realized Kanya's whereabouts.

"She, Araz's girlfriend. But Araz hopes she'll be the mother of Eomma's grandchildren."

Hearing Araz's answer, the dining table that was originally already lively, is now getting lively. One by one they stood up leaving the chair and gave Araz a hug. While Kanya can only stand clumsy without knowing what to do other than nod introduce herself. Really, it still feels so strange to be in the middle of the Araz family without any preparation at all.