MY SUNFLOWER

Bad Duck Figured

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A week passed quickly, during the seven days that all efforts of Vania to get close to Tristan always ended in failure. In addition to the actions of little Ara, Tristan was also one of the causes. The man slowly began to move away.

"The pudding's coming..." The stela runs from the kitchen, carrying a tray containing three plates of summer pudding—one of the famous desserts in England.

Ara who was previously busy composing the lego with Tristan on a hairy carpet, immediately ran to welcome Stela.

The round eyes sparkled brightly looking at the tantalizing pudding that had been served on the table, especially coupled with two small scopes of blackcurrant ice cream to be the companion of the pudding in the dish, especially coupled with two small scopes of blackcurrant ice cream to be the companion of the pudding in the dish, it makes him impatient to taste. I really like ice cream.

The three of them enjoyed the pudding accompanied by Ara's chirping praising how good the mommy-made pudding was.

Tristan looked at Stela without a blink, the pudding on his plate had disappeared from earlier. It was so good that he could stop at nothing to bribe her again and again.

Since Stela's presence, Tristan's life has changed. Initially, those who were just lonely friends are now full of stories, colors and jokes. Honestly, it had a very significant influence on his life. He felt more alive and excited.

The stela that felt noticed immediately turned to look towards Tristan who was sitting opposite her. The girl smiled sweetly. "You're adding? The pudding is still in the refrigerator" he said when he saw Tristan's plate was empty.

Tristan who was too charmed with that smile paid no heed to Stela's words. That made Ara who was enjoying her pudding stop and walk over to the daddy.

"Daddy," he called out as he shook Tristan's arm slowly.

Still no response, Ara who was anxious immediately pinched her uncle's cheek. "Daddyyyy."

Tristan flinched consciously when she felt her cheek skin being pulled by her little fingers— provoked a poignant feeling that made her have to wipe her cheeks repeatedly.

"Ara can't be like that baby, daddy's cheek hurts, right?" reprimand Stela as she watched Tristab grimace holding her cheek.

"Solli, Daddy." Ara downtrodden— feels guilty for making Tristan in pain.

Tristan smiled gently, he raised Ara's chin to look at her. "Daddy is okay baby, this does not hurt, just like being bitten by an ant," he said.

"Lilly?" ask Ara to make sure.

"Lilly?" Tristan's eyebrows shot up one, Lilly? Who's Lilly? thought.

Stela giggles. "It means really, Brother." He explains.

Tristan nodded in understanding. "Of course Baby." He scrambled Ara's black mane slowly, it was funny to see his nephew begin to use English.

Ara immediately looked towards Stela. "Of koz, what's mommy?" ask the boy plainly. He did not understand at all the words that Tristan had just said.

"Daddy said, of course, baby." Stela explained. He was very happy to see Ara who was eager to learn English.

.......

Stela came out from inside the room after putting Ara to sleep. His intention was to clean the dishes used pudding, but it turned out that everything was in Tristan's hands. The man was currently arranging the dishes after drying them.

"Why did you do it, brother? This is my job." Stela who reached the kitchen, raised a little protest.

Tristan looked at him with a hint of pain created on his forehead. "Tasks?"

"Yes," nods Stela.

"What task? You're not the maid in this house. You're Ara's mommy, so it's not just your job to do this" Tristan explained.

"But is not a mother who must take care of her house, making sure the house is always clean so that it is comfortable to live in by all family members." Stela doesn't want to lose, she retaliates against Tristan's argument.

"It's true, but at least other family members helped, right. Wouldn't the work be lighter and faster to complete if done together?"

Stel was silent, having no more words to refute Tristan's words. All the words that came out of the man's mouth were true.

The man walked over to Stela. "Enready understood?" tanyakanya. The girl nodded obediently.

"Good" praised Tristan. Before the man's feet stepped away, his hands first patted Stela's head softly.

Deg

The stela was still standing in place, while Tristan had already left the kitchen area.

Deg

Stela felt her face which suddenly felt hot. Tristan's treatment just now made a subtle hissing all over the body. His blood flow spread quickly from the tip of the foot to the face until now the clean white face became red.

"What's wrong with me?" Stela was fanning her face so that the heat was gone.

... ....

"Gela!" Not yet finished normalizing himself, Stela had to be made shocked by Tristan's call from the living room.

"L-yes," he said. The girl ran towards the middle of the room. "What's up, brother?" the tanyanya so up.

"There's a delivery for you." Tristan handed over one large paperbag he had just received from the courier. Didn't know whose delivery it was, which was obviously for Stela.

Arriving at his hand, Stela immediately checked the contents of the paperbag. There are four boxes of different sizes in there. Stela took them out one by one.

Tristan, who was curious, accompanied Stela to open each of the boxes. First, Stela opened the biggest box, inside there was a beautiful black dress. The next box, there is a pair of ankle strap heels matching the dress with a strap decorated with sparkling gems. Next, a silver-colored clutch bag with a black accent and the last one a set of pearl jewelry. In the last box is a note.

"From who?" ask Tristan.

"From aunty Merry, wife uncle Ari—adiknya mommy," tell Stela.

Yes, all the goods are the gift of Merry who is one of the famous designers in Indonesia, he was asked for help by Ambar to choose the clothes that Stela will later use to attend the engagement party Jovanka. Stela was very grateful because she had not had time to buy a dress for the event that will be held tomorrow night.

"For Kak Jo's engagement event tomorrow night," continued Stela because she still saw the confusion on Tristan's face, it seems the man was curious as to what all the items he received were for.

Recalling the event tomorrow night, Tristan recalled Vania's request two days ago. The woman asked him to be her partner at Jovanka's engagement event, Tristan of course refused because he already has his own partner and besides, Jovanka has also warned that he came with Stela.

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The awaited night came. Tristan and Stela will attend Jovanka and Gara's engagement. Ara was entrusted to Gautama's residence, it just so happened that there was still a baby sitter who used to be hired by Taufan to help care for Ara, she was still there to help. Tristan is forced to leave Ara because there is no way the child is taken to a party, he will get tired of being among the adults.

Tristan walked out of the room after he finished getting ready, right in the living room he saw Stela staring out from behind the curtains that were a little preoccupied. From behind the girl already looks charming, what if seen from the front.

"We're leaving now, El?" said Tristan who now stands a few steps behind Stela.

Stela turned around, now the two people were facing each other. Both of them were stunned to see the appearance of a figure in front of each.

Stela looks charming with beautiful dresses that are up to the ankle length. The simple makeup on her face exuded an aura of natural beauty. The hair that was carried upwards revealed her straight white neck. One word for Stela's current appearance is perfect. At least that's what Tristan had in mind.

While Tristan himself also looks handsome with a bone-white tuxedo suit wrapped in his proportional body, combined with a high-collared black interior adds to his good looks. Oh. don't forget the luxury watch that's coiled around that wrist.

They both look so charming tonight.

"Going now?" tristan asked half nervously.

"Hh-heum," nods Stela who is also being struck by nervousness.

.......

Finally they arrived at the ballroom of a five-star hotel that had been conjured up in such a way. The hotel itself belongs to the Jovanka family and was purposely used to celebrate the engagement of the family's only daughter. The event was a little closed because it only invited relatives, friends and business partners from both parties.

Vania who had already arrived at the venue stared cynically at Stela who had come along with Tristan. The girl also holds Tristan's arm which makes Vania's heart hotter. He himself came with a fellow model named Leon, because there was no way he could come alone to an event like this.

Tristan and Stela chose to sit on an empty bench in the middle of the room. Just as the two were sitting down, Vania immediately came over with her partner.

"Hi Tristan ..." Without warning the woman immediately kissed Tristan's right and left cheeks, as a form of greeting. Before this, he never did that. Vania smiled in anguish as she saw Stela looking away.

"May you sit here, right?" spoiled door.

"Hm."

Vania was sitting right next to Tristan. "I won't let you have Tristan tonight or forever, village girl," Inner Vania.

"Ela?"

Stela turned her head as her name was called, there she saw the man she was very familiar with walking hand in hand with a mature woman who looked very graceful in a long green dress that wrapped her beautiful body.

"Mas Rafa?" Stela stood up and welcomed the arrival of the man.

"You're here? Why?" asked Rafa astonished, Stela at that time would return to London.

"The whole story, Mas," Stela replied.

"Darling..." That friendly call came from the woman beside Rafa. "You don't want to introduce me, hm?" tanyakanya.

"Oh yeah, this is Karina, my fiance." Rafa and Karina were engaged some time ago, but the show was in private, only attended by the nuclear family only.

"Hi, I'm Stela." The blonde line reached out and was immediately held warm by Rafa's fiancee.

"It just so happens that this beautiful woman next to me is the older sibling of Sagara, the man who will be engaged at this time" Rafa explained.

"What's? It turns out the world's narrow, huh?" stela said amazed.

"Who did you come with?" ask Rafa later.

Stela slightly shifted her body until the people who had not been seen by Rafa became visible.

"Tristan?" Rafa is not too surprised to see Tristan there, which makes him shocked is the presence of Vania in their midst.

Tristan just stared at Rafa flat as usual, while Vania remained with her hateful gaze. He was already too vengeful to the man who often insulted him.

"Yes, we go first. Next time we meet again" Rafa said before leaving to head to his seat.

"I went to the toilet for a while" Tristan said, which was directed at Stela.

"Yes Kak/Yes Tan" Stela and Vania answered simultaneously.

Tristan leaves, Vania inching closer to Stela. "How does it feel to come to a fancy party like this?" the woman asked mockingly.

Stela was silent, not wanting to serve the pride of the haughty woman.

"Your dress is good, Tristan must have bought it for you" he continued. Still with a mocking tone.

As before, Stela was silent. Replying to the woman's insults will only prolong the problem.

"From the ugly duckling transformed into a beautiful goose, ck.lucky once you are," she sneered. In her true heart, Vania felt envious, she admitted that Stela looks very beautiful even though she does not wear too much makeup on her face. Several pairs of eyes also seemed to glance at him when he entered earlier. That makes her prestige as the prettiest model a little threatened.

"From the ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan. You can be proud for now, but when everyone knows who you really are, they won't care about you anymore."

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Vania." said Stela smiling sweetly.

Vania no longer answered, she was caught off guard because Stela was not against her at all. The woman sat back down at the original spot while waiting for the event to start.

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