LOVE & VENGEANCE

Malang's Fate!

" Stone cold, stone cold

you see me standing but I'm dying on the floor

stone cold, stone cold

maybe if I don't cry, I won't feel anymore

stone cold, baby

God knows I tried to feel happy for you "

Demi Levato's voice echoed in the blue room . Zalia who was still at home with her blanket tried to reach for her phone that rang because of a call.

" hmmm halo.... "

Zalia said still with a hoarse voice typical of people waking up without seeing who called.

" hello, good morning miss .

Are you still in bed now ? "

Greet the man who called Zalia.

" hmmm... Who is this ? "

" it's me Arden

place your pawnshop as payment for replacing the camera you broke two days ago "

" oh my god !! ".

Zalia exclaimed in shock as she occupied herself when she realized who was calling and disrupted her sleep on Sunday.

" i'm sorry sir, I didn't know that you were calling"

Continue to connect Zalia with full awareness.

" do you think my face is very old ?

I'm not your father anyway. Call me Arden, no frills sir or father "

Arden said with annoyance.

" pardon me but is it rude if I just call your name ? "

" yes it is, call me Arden "

Unwilling to argue, Zalia finally confirms Arden's words,

" well to Arden " ,

" oh, what's calling me in the morning ?

can I pay for it today with my time ? "

Zalia asked Arden.

" it sounds like you can't wait to spend your time with me he he "

Ardan chuckled a little.

" bu .. bu. .. not like that "

Zalia disagrees with the statement

Arden.

" i just want to quickly pay it and it just so happens that today I don't have anything busy "

Explained collaborations.

" okay, then.

Today I have to attend my uncle's birthday party at his house so I want you to accompany me.

How about , can't you ? "

Arden asked Zalia expectantly because events like this always bored him and sometimes upset to hear his big family's chatter about a lost soul mate somewhere.

" okay. What time is it ? "

" seven o'clock in the evening for dinner with the family .

Send me your address later I'll pick you up around six ".

" ok "

Zalia replied briefly and immediately turned off her phone.

He also immediately went to the bathroom to clean his body because his stomach had also reacted to ask for his ration because the clock had shown at eight past twenty minutes.

After taking a shower, Zalia immediately sent her home address to Arden.

Elsewhere, Arden, who was in his private apartment, smiled happily when a message from Zalia came into his phone. I don't know what he was thinking so that the happy smile was reluctant to move from his handsome face even though Zalia only sent a home address..

As per the previous conversation when the clock has shown at six o'clock Arden luxury car entered the yard of Zalia's house.

Zalia looked so very beautiful that night wearing a black knee-length brocade dress with unraveled hair coupled with a little sweep of make up on her face. Zalia, who was about to be picked up, was already on the porch of the house, which was quite luxurious because Arden had just contacted her and said that she was in front of the fence.

Seeing Arden's car stop, Zalia just approached and opened the car door and then entered and sat next to Arden who was sitting behind the wheel because he did not use the services of a driver.

Arden shook his head when he saw what Zalia was doing. His eyes continued to stare at Zalia until the girl sat down and put on her seatbelt.

' truly independent girl '

arden said in his heart because the girl in front of him was very different when compared to the girls out there who entered the car just had to open the door first.

" why look at me like that "

Zalia asked in astonishment at Arden's gaze.

Because Arden did not answer his question, Zalia thought for a moment and then nodded her head as if she understood what was in the mind of the handsome man sitting next to her and said:

" i'm not as pampered as Arden's sister thinks.

As long as I can do it myself, I will. Not all men are required to open the car door if they have to travel with women "

Hearing Zalia's words, Ardenpun smiled and then refocused on the circular object in front of him.

" we're leaving now "

Arden said as he took his car out of the girl's yard. Without them realizing there was someone standing behind the window and looked at the departure of the car until it disappeared behind the wall fence. There was a slight smile rising on that person's face.

Twenty minutes drive they finally arrived at the residence of Edward Francis. Yes, the birthday today is Zayn's father.

When the two arrived at the backyard of Zayn's house there already looked quite crowded.

Both of them were the center of attention of almost everyone present.

Arden went to Edward and congratulated the sixty-year-old man today. They hugged each other and did not forget also he greeted Zayn who was beside the uncle.

Seeing that there was a beautiful girl next to Arden, Zayn said in a cold tone :

" your sister-in-law's candidate ? "

Not yet Arden answered , Felix who approached them also commented :

" wah .. wah ..wah ... There's this surprise for us.

Papi thinks your ribs have been carried away by the cat he he he "

Zalia who understood the direction of the conversation of the two men in front of her was about to protest but was immediately stopped by Arden by holding Zalia's arm.

Zaliapun only resigned but his eyes slightly glared towards Arden.

" by Ard . . . . . "

Aretha's voice from behind made everyone turn their heads. Seeing Ardenpun's beloved sister immediately hugged him.

" hello my little baby "

Said Arden by mentioning his favorite nickname to his sister.

" you don't want to introduce the pretty girl you invited to your uncle's birthday party tonight ? "

Aretha said as she glanced at the beautiful girl beside her brother.

" this is Andary, he's my new friend "

Arden continued explaining while looking at Zalia who was smiling stiffly.

" hello uncle, hello miss, hello sir greetings and greetings know me Andary"

Zalia said with a smile to Edward , Felix , Zayn and Aretha alternately.

" ka Ard, can Aretha borrow Andary ?

kasian mami is alone at her desk "

Aretha asked her sister for permission while pointing at the mother who was smiling at them.

" please "

Arden said briefly and gave his sister permission.

" let's "

Take Aretha with Zalia's hand.

After they left, Felix raised his voice to tease the son :

" is it really just your friend or will be a future daughter-in-law papi ? "

Arden wants to answer but is immediately cut off by Zayn and alludes to Arden's feelings for his ex-girlfriend who broke up almost five years ago :

" uncle and father knew yes,,,, my handsome brother had not yet moved on from the doctor's mother ".

" what's it you are Zayn, there's just nothing.

Don't be pretentious..You yourself how ?

to this day you have never been seen close to any woman other than mami and Aretha "

Seeing the silent Zayn makes Edward who knows about Zayn's trauma to women also say :

" already . . already .. don't argue anymore we better enjoy the dinner, come on "

Take Edward and immediately walk to one of the round tables in the corner of the pool followed by Felix and two adult men who are still at home in the match.

Meanwhile at another table Aretha introduces Zalia to her mother.

" mommy, this is Ard's friend "

Aretha said to Carlyn.

Carlyn smiled at Zalia and stood up from her seat and hugged Zalia.

Getting a hug from the woman who was more than half a century old, Zali's heart suddenly felt warm so he smiled and said, :

" good evening aunt, my friend Andary ka Arden " .

After the hug, they sat back down.

Carlyn allows Zalia to enjoy the dinner that has been served in front of them.

They ate together while talking.

As a result, Zali also told the real story of why he could be at the party tonight with Arden after getting various questions from Aretha. The laughter adorned the conversation of the three beautiful women.

" so the story goes, tonight is Arden a pawnshop ? ha ha ha "

Aretha said without being able to hold back her laughter.

" could be "

Continue Zalia briefly while laughing anyway.

They laugh back together.

That night everyone present looked happy.

After the event, everyone is seen leaving Edward and Zayn's residence.

Arden and Zalia were seen saying goodbye to Edward and then leaving the house. Ardenptn returns to take Zalia home.

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