Kiara's Heart Choices

episode 31

POV Zian

Brakk...

Shit.. !!! Shit...!!! Shit...!!!

I can't believe what I saw. I have repeatedly denied what happened. But still these two eyes are still healthy and not myopic.

Tonight I found out that Ara was going to attend a party at the ABC hotel. I deliberately followed him and monitored him from afar. Ara didn't seem to realize that I was observing her every move.

At first I wanted to join the dance relay. However, I undo my intentions because I should not be seen by Ara. So I let Ara get immersed with the invitations in the dance flocking the couple.

When Ara paired up with Om Ale, I didn't have the slightest worry. However, my eyes seemed to be about to be dislodged when I saw Ara screeching um Om Ale.

What?!!! What happened to Ara? Is he crazy? As far as I know Om Ale is married and of course his wife is there too.

Ara giving her ci u man in front of a lot of people? My eyes don't look wrong, do they? This is beyond my expectations. My heart denies it. The Ara I know is shy. Why become aggressive like this? Was Ara drunk so she acted like that?

I approached to confirm Ara's condition and she did not appear to be drunk. He even looks happy with what he just did. My heart fell out instantly.

Is it possible that Ara likes Om Ale? But everyone knows that Ara was once the Eagle's lover. What's the matter? Why would I miss something so important?

Kreettttttttttt

“Zian, have you gone home?” ask Ellea, my cousin.

I was hitchhiking at Ellea's house. Yes, since the tragedy of his charade was exposed. Ellea was evacuated and Labuan Bajo is the latest place Ellea has occupied after several relocations.

“Ya" I replied lazily.

“Where are you from?” ask Ellea again. He then sat on the edge of my bed.

“Pesta" I replied short.

“Party? With who? Did you meet with Ara?” ask Ellea.

“Why are you asking Ara?” my many.

“I just asked. Did you meet Ara at the party?” ask Ellea again and it pisses me off. The shadow of Ara kissing Om Ale still flashed through my brain.

“Ya" replied.

“Is there Om Ale too?” ellea asked and somehow she seemed to have turned into a fortune teller who was asking whether or not her branch was right.

“Iya. There's also Ale" I replied again.

“If Eagle?” ask Ellea.

“Elang to laut” says I'm upset.

Ellea pursed her lips to hear my answer.

“I met Ara yesterday" Ellea said just now, of course, to my surprise.

“It turns out he doesn't love the Eagle" Ellea continued.

I opened my eyes. Ellea's first sentence shocked me. Ellea's second sentence shocked me even more. Not to love the Eagle but to be the lover of the Eagle. Hey Ara, are you crazy? Nah! I may not be the one who has gone mad.

“Tell me! I want to hear everything” I said.

Ellea tells how she accidentally met Ara. What they were talking about and Ara's response about the problem that happened some time ago. My body is like being electrocuted. I seem to have found a common thread between the events at the ABC hotel and Ellea's story. It seems Ara has managed to trick me.

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POV Olives

I really can't believe what I just saw. Miss Kiara kissed a man while they were dancing. My memory goes back to Evan's birthday show where Rio came close to kissing Miss Kiara. It's like dejavu and my brain hasn't fully accepted it.

I did not know Miss Kiara for long, but as far as I know she is a cute and quiet girl. Tonight I didn't expect Miss Kiara to be that aggressive. Is it possible that Miss Kiara likes that guy? What about Rio? Should I tell Rio about this? No!!! What if Rio's heartbroken?  Ahh.. I'm going crazy!!!

Ting...

[Rome]

Where are you going to wear that dress?

The message from Rio made my lips twitch. I was confused as to what to answer. I'm rattled. Whatever my answer is surely Rio will ask further and I'm sure I won't be able to answer all of Rio's questions.

Ting...

[Rome]

I'm de sah pissed. How should I answer it? God help me! I don't want my best friend to be heartbroken. What am I supposed to do? Should I answer the message or let it go? I'm confused! I'm confused!

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POV Ale

I can't believe what Ara just did. He kissed me when the dance ended. I was really surprised by what he did. My body suddenly stiffened. Brain's dead-end.

I saw a triumphant expression on Ara's face. Oh God! What's wrong with that girl? He was unceasingly teasing me. If I were single, I might be happy with what just happened. But, I am a husband and it is not appropriate for Ara to do that, in a public place anymore.

Degg..!!!

Aisha!!!

I came here with Aisha. What if he sees it? This is gonna be a problem. I immediately ran away from the ABC hotel and returned to Elin's villa. My heart is broken, my mind is fucked.

Prangs...

I dodged when Aisha greeted me by throwing a vase at me. Fortunately, I was able to escape quickly. I saw Aisha was so fucked up. Her eyes were reddened with tears that kept flowing. I've never seen him like this in our entire time together. There is a pain in my heart seeing Aisha's current state.

“Happy of you, Mas? You are shameless! You're my husband but still receiving ci u man from another woman. What's my weakness, Mas???" aisha said with emotions still burning.

Aisha again threw me with the things that were beside her. Whether it's pillows, bolsters, even wooden ashtrays that can make my head bump.

“If you are not satisfied with me, are bored with me, divorce me! I don't want to live in the hell you made!” once again Aisha threw me with a solid object and I could only dodge without trying to calm my wife down.

“I can't give you a child yet. But don't you treat me like this! I'm sick, Mas! I'm sick.!” aisha said with tears becoming more and more.

Aisha dropped her body on the floor. I immediately approached her and hugged her body tightly. I kept tightening my arms even though Aisha kept rebelling, asking me to take off her arms.

“Sorry, I whispered.

That's the only word that came out of my mouth. Aisha's cry broke even more and I kept hugging her, letting her spill all her emotions on me.

“You are evil, Mas! You're mean! What's my fault with you? Why do you keep hurting me? You've changed, Mas. You're not the Ale I used to know" Aisha said sobbing.

I patted his back. Kissing his head many times. I do indeed condemn my indecisive folly with Ara. I just let Ara keep teasing me. I'm not sensitive. I was talking to my own wife. I realized my attitude had hurt Aisha.

“I'm sorry, Aisha. I am evil. I've hurt your heart" I said and Aisha's tears haven't subsided. Aisha gripped my shirt firmly, evaporating her emotions.

“What's my fault, Mom? What wrong? Why do you keep hurting me?”

“You are not wrong. You're not wrong. I was wrong. I'm the bad one. Stop crying Aisha. I can't see you like this” I said as I shook my head.

I hugged Aisha while rubbing her head. Aisha kept on messing around and I let her.

Aisha's cry subsided and she began to release her grip on my shirt. Aisha returned my embrace with her remaining sobs. I kissed her wet eyes because of me. Removing her tears that were still left on her cheeks.

“I'm sorry, Aisha. I'm not strict with Ara. I let you get hurt constantly. I promise to stay away from Ara. I don't want to hurt you anymore" I said with a nod to Aisha's head.

I closed my eyes, calming my head that was hot. I took many breaths, neutralizing my chaotic heartbeat.

Drrt...

My phone rang and immediately I reached into my pants pocket. Alvian, my assistant called. I immediately swiped the green button to answer his call.

“Ya, Alvian, what's up?”

“Pak Ale our company fire”

“What???!!!” I shouted at Alvian.

“Quick packing! We're back in Jakarta now!" I said to Aisha.

“Ke... to... why, Mas? What's up?” ask Aisha to be confused.

“Fire. The office. Fires. Enterprise. Fire, Aisha” my words are fucked.

Aisha gaped and quickly we both moved to pack our things. We hurried to leave Labuan Bajo and return to Jakarta tonight as well.