
“Ma-sorry, but ..” Andra has not finished his speech yet but Ayline first pens it.
“But what?” ask Ayline. “You don't wonder why we were found here?”
Andra's forehead frowned. Suspicions arose in his mind. What does this woman mean? Maybe this is no coincidence.
Ayline saw the doubt from the look on the face of the man named Alan before her. He guessed the man must have suspected him of this fortuitous encounter. Moreover, as he remembers the messages Alan before always just taper on him. Right, the contents of the message were very incompatible with the handsome face of this man, Inner Ayline.
“It's not so, Miss. But I still have business. There's a book I want to find.” Andra was still trying to avoid Ayline. Although beautiful, but a blind date with someone who is known from cyberspace has never been thought of by him.
Waita minute! Did I just think of going on a blind date with this woman?! Andra cried in his heart.
“I'm also looking for a book. What if we search for books together?” ayline.
“Hem, ta-but ..” Andra glanced at the group of schoolgirls who were whispering while looking at her.
The option to search for a book together, seems to have to be crossed off the list. Tomorrow, the school will definitely be excited by rumors about him being seen with a woman. Not to mention what if later this woman named Alin could know her real name.
“Ya already, we just chat,” invite Andra in the end. “Do you have no problem coming with me? I know there is a cafe where it is comfortable, the food and drinks are also delicious.”
Ayline nodded. “Alright, since I don't know many places here, then I'll come with you.”
Ayline followed Andra's steps, breaking through from the crowd of visitors who were still attending the book surgery event. The departure of the two, followed by several pairs of eyes from Andra's students who continued to watch the movements of their idol teachers.
Still in the same shopping center, Andra invites Ayline to a cafe with a minimalist vintage-style concept. From what Ayline saw, it seemed like the man had been to the cafe a lot. A few servants greeted him, also answered with a friendly greeting by the man. From the movements, the man named Alan was also no longer awkward with the atmosphere of the cafe.
“You often to this cafe?” ayline asked after Andra invited herself to sit down.
Andra nodded. “Usually once a week. On weekends, my friends and I usually gather here. Does it include often?”
Ayline flicked her shoulders. “Entahlah. But for someone who spends more time at home, once a week it is quite often.” Ayline laughed at the end of his words. A little embarrassed, because he indirectly admitted that he was a home child.
“Actually it is not a matter of spending time where and how often it is, but a matter of convenience,” said Andra.
Andra looked at Ayline's frown. “I mean, maybe the most convenient place for you is home. That's why you spend more time at home. All of that comes back to the comfort of each self,” explained Andra.
“You're right. If I lived in this city and also have friends here, maybe I will make this cafe our favorite place.”
According to Andra, Alin's remarks just gave some new information about the woman. First, this woman named Alin definitely does not live in the city of Gumi. That means there is a possibility that this is their first and last meeting. Depends on how they talk later. Whether they can connect later when chatting or not. Second, the reason the woman used the Teju app may have been because she had no friends, where she shared her stories.
Andra still stared fixedly at Ayline's face. Being stared at by the man he had met the first time, made Ayline misbehave. The back of his hand he put it on his cheek as he felt the heat around his face.
Please, don't let this cheek blush, pinta Ayline in heart.
The arrival of a waiter carrying a menu book saves Ayline.
“Mas And-“
“Alan, my name is Alan!” andra suddenly surprised the waiter and Ayline, of course.
The waiter looked confusedly at Andra. The man's servant only understood after Andra blinked one eye as a code.
“Mas Alan, tumben here by yourself,” said the waiter. “What'd you order, Mas A-lan?” he continued to hold back laughter.
“I'm not alone. Have you not seen him?!” andra answered tightly while pointing towards Ayline with her chin.
“I ordered as usual yes, Vietnam Drip Coffee,” Andra interrupted.
After chirping for his words again interrupted by Andra, but the waiter finally began to record the order mentioned by Andra.
“Alin, what do you want to order?” ask Andra to Ayline.
Still unfamiliar with Alin's name, Ayline ignores Andra's question. He still focused on reading one by one the names of the drinks in the menu book.
Hc .. tok …. Andra knocked on the table near Ayline with her fingers. “Alin!” call him.
“Eh, yes ... why?”
“I asked you. What do you want to order?” ask Andra again.
“Oh yes? Sorry, I didn't hear it,” elak Ayline. “I order Thai Tea.”
Ayline's order was also some snacks recommendation Andra, already recorded by the waiter. While waiting for their order to arrive, the two began to chat.
“So Alin, this meeting of ours .. hem, what is indeed a coincidence?” ask Andra.
Ayline leaned her back against the back of the chair. He sighed as he folded his hands in front of his chest. “I thought you must suspect me,” said Ayline.
“Same as you, I was also surprised when I saw your phone. Funny too yes, fate brings us together in this way,” said Ayline followed by a laugh.
While Ayline was still laughing, Andra remained silent. It is hard to believe in coincidences like this.
“Can you stop looking at me like that?” pinta Ayline's.
Andra still did not answer. His gaze on Ayline was still the same. “Alan, if you don't like our meeting, fine ... I'll just go!”
“Wait! I didn't mean it,” Andra said. “Sorry if you take it personally.”
Andra stretched out one hand to shake hands with Ayline. “What if we get acquainted now? Honestly, I am not comfortable with the fact that we get acquainted through such a friendship application,” said Andra.
“Include, my name is Alan,” continued Andra. After thinking he decided to keep using his pseudonym.
Ayline smiled and welcomed Andra's hand. “Hai Alan, my name is Alin. Nice to meet you and meet you,” said Ayline.
“So Alin, what are you doing in this city? Job affairs?” ask Andra.
Ayline nodded. “True, work affairs. But, my parents' business. I'm just accompanying them.”
Drrt .. Drrt .. Andra's cell phone that she put on the table vibrated. Andra was ready to take that phone call.
Actually not far enough from the table that he and Ayline occupied until the faint voice can still be heard by Ayline. “Halo,” said Andra received the call.
“I'm in the usual cafe. Come here!” he said that can still be heard by Ayline.
Did he just invite someone to join us? Without asking me first?! ayline murmured in the heart.
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