I Want to Be Loved

The Restlessness of Flora's Heart

"You sick?" gio asked when he saw Flora's face look pale.

Flora did not answer with words, only a headband representing the answer to Gio's question.

Gio stretched out his hand to wipe the side of Flora's face.

"Don't force yourself to work if you're sick" Gio told him.

"I'm okay .. really," Flora said.

Flora looked at Gio's face with a smile.

"Yes, I went in first" said Gio with a nod of Flora's head.

Grateful Gio quickly went from before him. If the longer Gio was in front of him, the sense of tightness in Flora would increase.

After Gio's body disappeared behind the door, Flora took in her breath, neutralizing the tightness in her chest. Facing Gio made Flora's heart feel pain. Flora returned to her desk, trying to concentrate on working.

While inside his room, Gio sat down with his anxiety. He could see the anxiety on Flora's face.

What Flora had hidden from her. Gio also could not force Flora to say it.

"Abi ... You saw Flora earlier, didn't you?" gio asked his personal assistant.

"Yes, it looks like he's having a problem" Abi replied.

"What else is it? Why are my feelings so bad?" Gio leaned his head on the back of the chair while holding his hands together to fill the space between his fingers.

"Try to talk to her later, maybe she will, "Abi suggested.

Gio sighed, "Yes."

Gio changed his sitting position and tried to get back to concentrating.

Time kept turning and the lunch hour was almost here. If Flora usually asks that time rotate quickly, now Flora hopes that time stops spinning so that she does not have to meet with Gio.

The phone call at her desk distracts Flora. With a trembling hand, Flora picked up the phone connected to Gio's room.

"Flora, come to the room immediately!" And the call was immediately interrupted.

Flora put the phone back where it was, then moved away from her desk. After knocking on the door, Flora walked into Gio's room.

"What's up, sir?" Flora tries to be formal with Gio.

"Here!" Gio extended his hand towards Flora, asking her lover to come closer.

Flora hesitated to approach. However, Gio still forced her. With heavy steps Flora finally approached Gio.

While being close to her lover Flora felt the grip of Gio's hand.

It feels warm and soothing.

"Sit down!" Gio pulled Flora, sitting his lover on his lap.

"Gio release! What if someone comes in?" flora said in a soft voice.

"No, before you say what you're hiding from me" Gio said.

"Nothing I'm hiding. I just don't feel well" Flora said.

Gio was dissatisfied with Flora's reply. Gio clasped Flora's body while kissing the tip of her head.

"Even though your nails don't talk, your face and your eyes show that you're hiding something from me, Flora. Say ... is everything okay?" Gio was still trying to persuade Flora to tell him what the problem was.

"Yes everything is fine" said Flora.

Might as well.

"Alright if you don't want to tell the truth, then I won't let go of you" Gio threatened.

I can't bear to say it, Gio.

Silence took over the atmosphere between Flora and Gio. Flora chooses to be silent, to be honest Flora is not able to tell the truth to Gio. Flora could not imagine how the man would react when he found out about it.

Flora hid her face on Gio's chest. His nose smelled the perfume that Gio always used. It feels very calming.

"Gio ...," call Flora.

"My head is dizzy. Can I go home and rest?" ask Flora.

Gio distanced his body to look at the face of his lover. Gio's eyes could see Flora's pale face. Gio placed his hand on Flora's forehead, checking Flora's body temperature with the back of his hand. The hot air was immediately felt on Gio's skin.

"You have a fever!"

Without thinking any longer, Gio contacted Abi, asking his assistant to contact his personal Doctor.

Gio raised Flora's body, taking her to the rest room in the corner of his room.

"Rest here!" Gio enveloped Flora's body.

"Stay here" Flora asked in a weak voice.

"Don't worry, I won't leave you." Gio kissed the back of Flora's hand which he held.

For half an hour Gio did not move even a little from the side of Flora. Gio did not want to leave his lover alone.

Not long ago Abi came to the room with a Doctor.

Doctors began to examine Flora's state of heartbeat and pulse, and lastly Flora's abdomen.

"He was just exhausted and he seemed to be late to eat" the doctor said.

"I have written several prescription medications. You can make it up in the pharmacy." The doctor prescribed Gio.

"Thank you, Doc," said Gio.

Gio's view turned to Abi, he gave the recipe to Abi and asked her to make up for it in the pharmacy.

"I'll excuse you then. Give her a meal and take her medicine in time" the doctor said before leaving Gio's room.

"Let me drop off" said Gio.

"No, you better take care of him. He's very weak. If after taking the medicine his condition does not improve, you should take him to the hospital," said the doctor replied Gio nod.

Gio looked back at Flora, her state was very weak. Gio again sat down beside Flora while rubbing his forehead.

"What makes you like this?" asked Gio in a soft voice. However, Flora could still hear him.

Flora immediately met her gaze with Gio. One of his hands moved towards Gio's face. Flora rubbed Gio's face with her thumb.

Flora's eyes revealed a heavy burden within her.

"What's really going on, hmm? Why overnight can you be like this" asked Gio.

Flora shook her head. She wants to tell Gio that he is her brother. However, Flora's tongue froze every look at Gio's face.

"Flora ...," call Gio.

Flora could no longer hold back her feelings. Flora immediately hugged Gio's body and let out a cry that she had been holding back.

Flora sobbed in Gio's arms, leaving Gio confused and worried.

What made you cry like this, Flora?

Flora still buried her face in the chest of Gio's field by still crying a mouthful. Flora's hand gripped the shirt worn by Gio, as if she was venting her disappointment and anger.

Gio who was already not strong saw his lover like that instantly distanced his body, his hands cupped both sides of Flora's face.

"What's going on, Flora? Why are you crying like this?"

Flora shook her head.

"Please, Flora ... don't worry me, "please Gio.

"Please don't force me to say it, I can't, '" Flora said in between sobs.

Seeing Flora's state of concern, making Gio have to hold back his curiosity.

"Alright I won't force you. But if that's a really big deal, don't keep it to yourself Flora. I will always be there for you" Gio said.

Gio pulled Flora's body, bringing her into his arms. That was all Gio was capable of at the time, hoping that his embrace would bring calmness to Flora.