Hi Kahi, I Still Love You

34.

Kahi was still speechless, staring at the smiling face in front of him. I don't know since when his heart beat irregularly. Maybe the guy asked her out earlier. Hurriedly he shook his head, returning his focus to the man's words.

"why, Hi. You're not feeling well or something's wrong with me" that smiley look instantly turned frantic.

"i'm fine. Don't worry" Kahi said loudly. Stopping Haki who was preparing to get up from his seat. "you really are okay" asked Haki to make sure he returned.

She nodded with a wide smile decorating her pretty face. "is there any place you want to go, or any item you want to buy" Haki asked gently.

"there's actually a place I want to go. But maybe not now. If there is anything else, there is no more. It was already a lot" his chin pointed towards the paperbag on the seat next to him.

"ah, so there's nothing you want to do anymore. Do you want to go home" asked Haki back. This time there was no smile on Haki's face. He seemed reluctant to leave today.

"hmm, I have to go back home. But take it easy, I picked up my driver if you couldn't give me a ride" Kahi said quickly. His hand took out a tisue to wipe away the leftovers in his mouth. But before he did that, Haki had already done it without him asking. Leaning his body to reach Kahi's place. Using his right hand to touch the corner of Kahi's lips.

Again, they were silent. Look at the face of the person who is at the closest distance. Both are swept away in the romantic atmosphere created by Haki. But then Haki ends eye contact with Kahi.

He pulled his hand back, then grabbed himself again. The atmosphere that had been romantic had turned awkward. If Kahi still freezes because of the attitude shown by him. He himself felt really nervous.

"sorry, Hi" he said stuttering. "I have to go to the toilet. I'll be back soon" he added again. In a hurry he walked in an uncertain direction to the toilet available in the restaurant.

After arriving inside the toilet, Haki stood in front of the mirror. Wash his face with water from the sink. After washing his face, he adjusted his breathing to make it look ordinary.

Meanwhile, Kahi is the same. He was trying to regulate his heart that was suddenly racing again. Before Haki came back and saw his face that looked like a boiled crab. He grabbed the bottle of mineral water, gulped it down quickly. Then put the bottle back on the table.

*

The two humans were busy with their own thoughts. If Haki focuses on the road in front of him, then Kahi is too focused on the road that passes from the window.

As soon as they reached the gate of Juan's house, they did not speak to each other. After saying goodbye to Haki, Kahi went straight into the house. Greeting for a while the residents of the house who are watching tv. Then climb the stairs to his room.

After putting down her belongings, Kahi threw her body on her large bed. Although it was still bright outside, right now he just wanted to sleep.

**

After driving Kahi home, Haki drove his car slowly towards his house. After parking his car, Haki lazily climbed the stairs to his room on the second floor. Doing the same thing as Kahi. He closed his eyes tired and sleepy.

At least today's effort worked. Even if he is tired, he will do it. For the sake of the woman, for the sake of her love for the woman. And to give back the woman's love for him.

**

One week later

After her date with Kahi, she must get a case investigation task that takes time and also her energy. Be him with a heavy heart willing not to meet with Kahi. For a whole week he tried to focus on the case he was handling.

God is supporting him now. The woman was standing in front of her cafe gracefully. He turned off his car engine, then opened the car door quickly. Making Kahi who was preparing to go back inside the cafe undo it.

Haki rushed towards Kahi. Hugged the woman tightly. As if I don't want to let go. Kahi who does not understand what really makes Haki embrace himself just silence.

*

Kahi put a glass of hot chocolate in front of Haki. After hugging her tightly earlier, Kahi finally brought the man into her study. Intending to calm Haki down. So that the man could tell a quiet story, he thought.

"drink, so that you calm down" he said gently. He himself took a sip of hot chocolate in his glass. Then put the glass back on the table. He sat on the sofa opposite Haki. Waiting for the man to speak.

"i have other ways to drink it" Haki said quickly. Kahi, who knew what Haki said, swallowed his saliva. Then grab a sofa cushion beside her. Use it to cover his thighs.

"drink first, get cold later. So it's not good" Kahi said stammeringly. Haki glanced briefly at the table. Then refocus on the woman in front of him.

He grabbed the glass, sipped the hot chocolate for a bit. Then put the glass in his hand back on the table. "now, have you calmed down" he asked carefully.

Haki frowned, a little surprised by the question from Kahi. But then he nodded. "so, you have a problem what exactly. You can tell me the same story" he said cheerfully.

"what problem" said Haki repeating a question from Kahi. "yes, what problem. I might be able to help. Or else I could be a good listener"

Haki lowered his head to hide the stifled smile. Because seeing the face and hearing the voice of the woman in front of him alone had made him happy.

He looked up, turning his face serious. Haki did not want to waste the opportunity he had. He got up and sat down and went around the table. And kneeled at Kahi's feet, grabbing Kahi's hand. Makes the woman wrong.

"the first time I apologized to you, keep giving the ring to you. You still remember" Haki said gently. Kahi nodded once, "I want you to be my wife, Hi. So that I can keep looking after you. So that I can make you happy. In the past, you said you couldn't because you had a boyfriend. But now everything has changed, Hi. I can't see you meeting another man. I can't see you laughing at another guy. Can you give me a chance" he added gently.

"you can talk about this, it doesn't have to be like this. We can both find solutions to your problems"

"my solution is just you, just you I can live my life happily" Haki said quickly. The man stood up, then walked towards the window that was left open.

While Kahi, do not know what to do with the man. He just looked at the man's back with pity.

"19 years is not an easy time for me, Hi. Losing you, I'm trying to stay afloat. But then my parents left forever. During my training and college, I was trying to find you. After a dozen years of searching, I finally found you. But even if you're near me, you're always away. Avoiding and not caring either. As our relationship began to improve, I made a fatal mistake. Once again you left me, even erasing all the memories of us in your head. I really love you, Hi. Please give me another chance" Haki's voice turned hoarse as well as heavy.

Kahi knew the man must be crying, so when the man did not return to voice. He stood up, then walked closer towards Haki. Hugged the man's waist. Buried his face on Haki's back.

"please help me recall that time. Later, if I can remember about you. I'll give you a chance" he said behind Haki's back. Haki touched both hands, then turned towards Kahi.

Haki brought his face closer to Kahi's. Pasting his lips over the lips of Ranum Kahi. Sontak makes Kahi squeeze the shirt worn by Haki. While both eyes closed.