LOVE Trail

18. The Mall

Kenan entered the Mall's largest fashion store, which turned out to be Kenan's.

"Good day Mr. Kenan.happy afternoon Miss" greeted all the employees of the store while bowing their bodies.

Kenan chose some clothes to wear later tonight. Kenan also asked Thalita to buy some clothes, but Thalita refused.

"Basic Bizarre.. You are a woman so-genesis yaa. usually women if invited to a place like this immediately splashy. Especially if free can be bought by all who are here" said Kenan

"Sorry yes.. gw is not an ordinary girl but extraordinary, emang lo, man but likes shopping his Mba sampe-sampe know the name lo. hahahaha"

"cihh.basic! Mba know my name because I am the owner of this Mall" said Kenan, but it is undeniable that Kenan does feel that Thalita is not like women in general.

"ooh.." answered Thalita briefly.

Kenan also found the clothes he bought. And he also bought a dress for Thalita that will be used later tonight without Thalita's knowledge of course.

They are like dating, but there is no holding hands, hugs or kisses. They are just a walk but occasionally there is a little chatter, joking and laughing.

They wander down the street in the Mall, they play games in the Playzone, and sit together while eating ice cream. Of course it was a request from Thalita.

When eating ice cream Kenan's phone rings. Thalita also glanced to see who called Kenan, saying "PAPA" on the screen kenan phone.

"Yes Pah"

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"Yes Pah Kenan came, but it's a little late because Kenan also has business later tonight"

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"OK pah.bye"

"Lo there's a family event later?"

Ask Thalita. Kenan understood the meaning of Thalita's face, there was a sense of worry there. Maybe Thalita thinks Kenan can't come to her show tonight.

"It's not a family event anyway. Take it easy I went to the place you used to ko after that I just went to my Papa place" replied Kenan.

"Hiuuhh. But if it's not a family event, what event? The office? The power of bokap lo was afraid bgt if you do not dateng"

"Emm.actually our fates are the same"

"meaning??" Talita curious

"yes, just as rich as you are. I was also betrothed to a woman I didn't know at all"

"what!! kirain bokap gw doang tacky, it turns out bokap lo also yes.hahhaahha"

"Trus you accept this match?" continued Thalita and only answered a nod by Kenan

"I think even more sorry, if they are not there but we can not make them happy" replied Kenan who made Thalita's heart touched

Silent for a moment, thalita still digested Kenan's words. Soon Kenan continued his words.

"since I was a child, my mother died after giving birth to me. Since then my father has taken care of me alone. He just focused on working and taking care of me, he never thought of himself. Then when I got married again, I got angry and when I went to high school I left Papa for America to go to school there until I went to college. After graduating from college I built my company here with initial capital from Papa of course, and at that time until now I was busy with my work. Without me noticing my relationship with Papa had become distant. There was guilt in my mind, because of my selfishness I felt I could not return the favor and could not make Papa happy. That is why I accepted this match. At least I did what made Papa happy. I want Papa to be happy in his old age until he closes his eyes later" said Kenan with a face that looks sad.

"What if your father's chosen woman is not a good person" Thalita asked

He turned his head and gave a small smile to Thalita.

"I believe no parent wants their child to suffer, I'm sure the woman Papa chose is a good woman. Honestly, Papa has been disappointed in me because I almost married the wrong woman" Kenan explained

Thalita was silent she really understood the meaning of the words Kenan, Kenan's life story is not much different from Thalita. Suddenly Thalita became sad to remember her late mother.

Kenan who saw the change in Thalita's face also invited her home.

"emm.already at 5 o'clock let me drive home.we have to get ready for the event later tonight"

invite Kenan, Thalita who is still silent only nods her head

They also left the Mall. Kenan drove Thalita home first. On the road there is no chat there is only the sound of music from the audio of his car.

Finally they came to the gate of Thalita's house. Before Thalita got off the car Kenan gave a paper bag containing the shirt to Thalita

"this is for you"

"hhh what is it"

"it's a gift for you because you want to bring me today"

"ooh. Thanks yes"

"oiya, don't forget about malem later, okay.."

Kenan only replied with a nod with a smile. Thalita went to her house, she went to find her father.

In the afternoon, as usual, Bayu was in his house. When Bayu wanted to return to his room he met Thalita in the middle room. Thalita who saw his father spontaneously embraced his father tightly. Bayu who saw his daughter's behavior was astonished.

"honey.you're fine" asked Bayu astonished by his daughter's behavior.

Thalita let go of his embrace and gave a smile and kiss on his father's cheek after which he ran into his room.

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