
"I heard that you were married." Ernad paused his words, "I thought at first it was just a rumor and their joke. So I don't take a headache. But seeing your reaction like this, I have to say, are you really married?"
Arana pulls her hand from Ernad. He was about to speak when Aki first interrupted Arana's speech and stepped into the middle of the two. "I said at the beginning. Do not approach others carelessly. She's my sister-in-law, so stay away from her and never come to sister Alana again."
Aki is only 14 years old, but her stature already looks like a 17 or 18 year old teenager. Aki was shorter than Arana, but her sharp and cold gaze intimidated anyone who tried to bully her.
"Sister-in-law?"
Ernad asked in a tone as if what Aki said were the words of a child, while Arana behind Aki was also quite surprised. Arana knows that Aki is indeed quiet and her gaze can be a little intimidating if people don't know her, but Arana never knew that Aki could become so brave. He spoke in English, and his tone became colder than usual. Aki looked firmly at Ernad and calmly said, "Sir Alana already said she has no relationship with you anymore, so don't bother her. My brother is not a person who enjoys being friendly with someone who annoys his family. So, don't you ever bother Alana again."
Aki turned around and looked at Arana, hinting Arana to leave. Arana immediately understood, walked towards the cashier and paid for their order then left Ernad looking at the two with a playful smile on his face.
"Truly interesting."
...***...
Arana and Aki walked along the sidewalk in an awkward situation. Arana hesitates to start the conversation and Aki is always the quiet one between them. Arana stared ahead as she walked. He has a lot of thoughts in his mind. Alana hasn't told Arana anything. Alana didn't tell me about Stephen. Alana didn't tell me about David. Alana did not tell me that she may still have a relationship with the young man named Ernad earlier.
Alana hardly tells anything that can make Arana know, actually how Alana's life.
There are still many things that Arana cannot understand. And Arana feels there are still many things that Alana hides from her, even her parents. Arana doesn't understand. Alana grew up with the affection of Lidia and Michael. Whatever he wants is met by Lydia and Michael, unconditionally. Even just because he did not want to marry Alva, his parents brought him back from abroad to replace Alana married.
Why would Alana go that far?
She even got into the free association that made her pregnant. She got pregnant and came to terms of abandoning her own son because of a mistake she made.
He was also almost killed because Olivia took a grudge against Alana. The accident that had been experienced because of someone who targeted Alana, who until now was not even known who it was.
Alana is completely unbelievable and unpredictable.
Arana sighed in her heart, raised her head and was surprised to find someone standing in front of her. Arana widened her eyes slightly when she saw Erlan was holding hands with a beautiful woman.
"Who? Erlan?"
"Eoh? You here, Na?" Erlan was similarly shocked, she turned her head and looked at Aki. "There's Aki too. God, I haven't seen you in a long time and you've been this tall, Aki."
Aki rotated her eyes, but remained slightly bowed. "It's good to see you again, Brother Erlan. Long time no see brother, it seems like brother has also got a partner."
Hearing what Aki said, Erlan slightly blushed and smiled. Arana noticed the woman Erlan was holding and could not help feeling that the two were a match. Erlan was handsome and the woman was beautiful, with a gentle touch on her face. Arana smiled and greeted him.
"Hello, I'm Arana. Friends Erlan. It's nice to meet you."
The woman smiled and slightly lowered her head. "I work in a company owned by a husband. So I know you. My name is Bianca."
Erlan grinned amusedly. "What did you do to tell him? I'll give you a surprise at first, so you won't be able to show off your beauty in front of me again. But because it was found out how else. Actually we've been dating since two weeks ago."
"That's cute. It can't be, baby!" Whisper Bianca while hitting Erlan's arm slowly which made Erlan chuckle with anxiety.
Arana smiled and nodded her head.
"We will continue our journey. Enjoy the time you two."
Erlan nodded her head and replied, "You guys too. Oh, there's a playground for the little ones near the park. There's a swing you can play together."
Arana and Aki both frowned sullenly. "We're not kids anymore!"
"Haha!" Erlan laughed because of the compactness of Arana and Aki.
Arana snorted and finally smiled at Bianca. "Sister Bianca, we go first. Please continue to enjoy the time together. It's nice to meet you."
Bianca commented a smile. His voice was calm, "No, I'm the one who's happy to meet you. Be careful on the road, miss."
Arana felt a little strange when she heard Bianca's words. Her gaze made Arana a little uncomfortable and her calmness made Arana subconsciously feel that she was being watched. Arana slightly did not react for two seconds before smiling and nodding her head calmly.
"Yes. See you soon."
Then along with Aki, Arana turned around and parted ways with Bianca and Erlan. Arana felt her back a little cold. When Arana slightly turned her head, Bianca still looked at him with the same gaze and smile. Arana withdrew her gaze and held a strange feeling in her heart and continued walking hand in hand with Aki.
...***...
Erlan and Bianca looked at Arana and Aki who were walking away for some time. Erlan clasped Bianca's hand and gently pulled her back to continue their delayed paths as they passed Arana and Aki.
"Miss Alana is so pretty, huh." Bianca mutters.
Erlan turned her head, smiling at Bianca. "You're prettier in my eyes, baby."
Bianca chuckled and gently tightened her hand grip on Erlan. "It used to seem like Miss Alana wasn't very friendly and kind to you. Now, it seems like you guys are very familiar. Miss Alana also looks friendly."
Erlan smiled. "Everybody can change. Alana is annoying and very irrational, but now she has become a better person. He was friendly, he was kind and most importantly not arrogant and arrogant anymore."
Bianca nodded her head. "That's great."
But when he looked down, his smile disappeared.