Love Vania

I will persuade our parents

In the car the two men were silent. No one dared to open a conversation. They are busy with their own thoughts.

Along the way Vania continued to stare out the window without daring to look at the man beside her. Devan was focusing on driving while occasionally looking at the girl beside him.

The car they were driving passed through some lush trees. Vania wondered more and more in her heart. There was a little fear of enveloping him as it passed through a fairly deserted area.

After a 45-minute journey, the car carrying them has arrived. Devan stopped his car at the end of a large road not far from the beach. The engine of the car is turned off. However, they did not immediately get out of the car. They're silent to each other

The whirlwind of the beach blowing softly and the sound of the waves crashing was clearly heard in Vania's ears.

Devan hasn't moved yet. He looked blankly in front of her. Vania turned her head towards Devan as if asking for an answer as to why she had brought him here.

"beach?" vania's question breaks Devan's daydream

Devan turned to Vania and nodded slowly. He got out of his car to Vania's side door to open the door. He raised his right hand in front of Vania. Vania receives Devan's hand and gets off the car.

Devan held onto Vania's hand. Her heart was so happy her helping hand was welcomed by Vania.

"thank you, I'll walk by myself" said Vania slowly as she let go of Devan's hand.

With a heavy heart Devan followed Vania's request. Devan is self-aware of his position. He could not have forced himself to get closer to Vania.

They walked to the beach. The atmosphere of the beach is so quiet because the day is already at 21:00 WIB.

Devan notices Vania who has trouble walking on the beach sand because she wears heels.

"need help?" her tanyanya made Vania look over.

Vania shook her head slowly. Then he bent down and lifted one of his legs back to remove his heels. He alternated while holding on to one of the trees there.

After finishing with his heels, Vania walked quickly to the beach while carrying her heels.

When he reached the end of the beach, he stretched his hands and raised his head while closing his eyes as if trying to feel the calmness of the atmosphere he was feeling. So peaceful and comfortable.

Devan walked over and stood by his side, he continued to stare at the face of the girl who was beside him.

"you like?" his tanyanya makes Vania stop her activities.

Vania turned to her side and nodded. He enjoyed the beauty that was before his eyes.

"let's sit down" invited Devan who walked a little to the middle of the beach followed by Vania.

They sat side by side with a distance of only one meter. They shut each other up. The atmosphere is so quiet. There was only the sound of waves and the waves of trees blowing in the wind.

"how are you" asked Devan

"well" Vania replied briefly without looking over

"sorry I brought you here"

"that's okay, I haven't been to the beach in a long time. I'm happy with all this, I love the beach. The beach made me forget all the bad memories of my life".

"can't you forget the memories of him?"

Vania was silent for a moment hearing Devan's question.

"the memory will never disappear. I still remember it even though the story is over. It may sound selfish to others. But it's not easy for me to close that past".

"so, you have the intention of closing your past"

"but I felt that it would be impossible to forget everything"

"if someone were to conquer your heart, it wouldn't be possible to make you forget those memories"

"is that hard?"

Vania nodded slowly. Justifying the question from the man beside her.

"then what about this matchmaking" asked Devan to make Vania turn to him.

"doesn't..."

"are you going to reject this match?"

Vania fell silent. Her feelings raged between having to be honest but hurting her interlocutor or pretending to be quiet to appreciate.

"say, I won't force you" Devan continued.

"then, what about yourself" asked Vania

"hey, I asked you, instead of answering, why are you asking back" said Devan Manyun, making Vania's lip line smile.

"i want to know your answer first" replied Vania

"no, I don't want to say it before you answer it first"

"alright.." Vania paused for a moment to take a breath and exhaled slowly "i'm honestly confused" he continued.

"why?" devan asked, clenching his forehead. His feelings are starting to get uncomfortable.

"Everything about you reminds me of him"

"you mean? did you refuse him?" devan asked starting to strengthen his own heart

"I'm afraid to hurt my father with this rejection. While on the other hand, I feel more comfortable like this, getting to know each other and making friends. Especially since I knew you were Ditya's foster brother, I felt that your presence made me remember those memories even more. How can I close those memories? if you see him there's always a shadow of him there. While everyone is asking me to forget his shadow. Even if later we are forced to be together, I fear that it will only hurt you because I am unable to love you" explained Vania.

Devan is sad. Heart's broken. It was clear in his ears over the rejection that Vania had conveyed. However, Devan quickly regained his senses and raised his head.

"quiet down.I will persuade our parents to cancel this match" Devan said slowly.

Vania smiled softly hearing that. His face looks bright. One problem is solved. In this way, his match with Devan will be over.

"i've told you everything. Now it's your turn to answer my question"

"questions?" devan repeated the words of Vania

"yes. what's your answer"

"forget it, let's go home before it gets late. Later you will be cold" Devan said as he stood up and extended his hand to help Vania get up.

Vania follows Devan's invitation. She greeted him and stood up while cleaning the back of her dress that was hit by sand.

Devan then walked back to Vania. Not without reason. He just wanted to cover his grief.

"sister Devan" called Vania who felt strange about Devan's change of attitude.

Devan was startled and immediately wiped off the end of his eyes that were getting wet.

"yes" he answered looking back. He tries to be as relaxed as possible so that Vania does not suspect.

"oh sorry I left you" he continued, stopping waiting for Vania to walk over.

They then walked together to the car. Vania wants to go back to asking Devan's answer which still makes her curious. But he paled after seeing Devan's face that turned flat.