Killing Me Softly's

64

"Why are you asking me to wear casual clothes like this?" ask Moeis who is getting ready.

He prepared knee-length pants, t-shirts and hats. Not knowing where to go, because Lyra has been busy drying her hair.

"Have finished?? Then we'll go now.."

Not much different, Lyra also only uses knee-top jeans with a plain shirt and carrying a small bag.

"Are you going out like this?

Your pants are really too short, Lyra. They will watch you" moeis lamented.

"Who will notice me? Come on already.."

Actually Moeis also likes to go out with Lyra in her spare time, especially in the afternoon this is very fitting for a walk.

Since yesterday Moeis has been busy with her work and has come home from Bandung. But fortunately he still wanted to make time for Lyra.

And now I'm home again leaving the apartment.

"We will go out for a while, call a mechanic to check the car that I brought yesterday to Bandung" he told security who was opening the front gate.

He understood, "Okay, sir"

After that they walk along the sidewalk which is quite shady because of the many trees. The afternoon breeze never lied in this elite area.

Lyra walked faster matching Moeis's steps and embracing her arms. Then Moeis lowered Lyra's hand to hold it. Walk side by side in a relaxed atmosphere while chatting.

"I've wanted this for a long time." said Lyra.

Moeis smiled at him, because Lyra's voice sounded sweet.

"Are we going to the park? The direction must be there.." The place was very crowded in the afternoon. There are lakes and shady trees, children, food vendors and cafes that have recently opened.

"So, you can guess it, huh?" Lyra felt defeated and happy to see Moeis who seemed to have no objection at all.

"Of course, honey. I've been living here longer.."

Walk not much less than 15 minutes. Finally they arrived and saw a really crowded park. Lyra knows Moeis isn't comfortable in the middle.

That's because they'll just go to a new cafe overlooking the park. Enjoy the afternoon from there.

Lyra has ordered smoothies and cakes, while Moeis is just lemon tea. The choice of outdoor venue is also very good from there.

"We have to be like this often" said Moeis suddenly.

"I can, but it will be difficult for you busy sir" he said and laughed, switching views.

Moeis moved seats near Lyra.

"I've been working on some spare time and will continue to work on it, Lyra. Just for you" she said and kissed Lyra's hand.

"I know you're a cold person in the eyes of others, even stiff in my eyes. But it is precisely your character that makes me unable to turn away, for once you have been warm and sweet. It really makes me happy." His face beamed when he said it.

Moeis just found out, that a relaxed atmosphere like this can even feel romantic as well. I don't know where they are going or even wasting time. Moeis doesn't care. He's comfortable with Lyra like this.

"Am I the greatest person you've ever known?" ask her with a smile.

Lyra nodded with certainty, "Only you" pointing her to Moeis' chest.

They also laughed lightly.

A mouthful of cake Lyra wanted to give to Moeis. But his face was too flat.

"What's wrong?" ask Moeis. Lyra was ready to bribe her.

Totally insensitive. It makes Lyra unable to stop smiling.

"It's for you.." Finally the bribe Lyra managed to give.

No need to worry about being too affectionate in public. Because they do it casually and normally.

"Go to the company once in a while to accompany me to lunch.."

"Alright, sir." replied his origin.

Moeis rubbed Lyra's hair several times. He looked at his watch. Time passes so fast. They even just talk casually.

The sun was almost drowned.

While walking home, a car with a license plate they recognized passed by on the road. Because it wasn't too fast, Moeis was able to recognize him immediately.

"It's like a car...(?)." said Lyra while thinking hard.

"Dad's car." he answered flatly.

After that, they walked a little quickly to get home. They must have come to confirm the divorce papers made by Lyra. Madam Dave has yet to find out that they're back together.

.........

.........

At 7 p.m. They sat together at the dinner table. As soon as I got home. Mr and Mrs Dave let Moeis and Lyra clean up first and Madam Dave took over the kitchen for granted. He's the one who's cooking dinner tonight.

His face did not look happy. It looks more like I don't understand the situation in this house.

Look at Mr. Dave who's already started slicing meat. Other people are also allowed to eat. So is the tradition.

The atmosphere felt awkward for Lyra and Moeis.

Until finally after a few mouthfuls without talk. Mr. Dave put down his cutlery. Prepare to talk.

"Have you really been handling the divorce?"

Moeis knew Lyra would be afraid to answer. He also spoke first.

"That's true, but we've spoken again.."

"Where has it reached?"

"We're not going to get divorced" Moeis said.

Madam Dave was surprised but afterwards sighed. While Mr. Dave looks ordinary. He nodded. His fingers continued to move knocking on the dining table glass.

"Your decision is correct. Actually I'm not gonna let that happen and I'm gonna figure out which lawyer will take care of you. Divorce is a shame for this family"

Those are not outrageous words. Everyone understood, it was a natural thing to say by Mr. Dave.

"We understand, father" said Moeis.

Mr. Dave looked towards them like he wanted to give hospitality. "The problem is just the problem, the thing to get rid of is the problem. Not Home. Victims are anything, keep what we've got"

"Yes, I also wish you guys would stick together" she felt so relieved now.

It's them up not to any of them. But of course for both of them.

"Households are precious./ Same as company. You have built it with great difficulty, many problems, but great value as time goes on. When there is 1 big problem, are you guys going to destroy his company? of course you will not.. you will definitely solve the problem.. do the same with your household..."

Father's words have a point. Enough to change their thinking.

In other words, in the eyes of Mr. Dave the issue of love is number 2. If the household survives, love can be awakened at any time.

Moeis then clasped Lyra's hand on the table.

"We went through a tough problem because of me. But everything has improved.we will continue like this. So don't worry anymore.."

Madam Dave smiled, so did the others.

"Let's toast.."

They raised their glasses and toasted. Slowly melting. It also feels a relief.

Seriate...