Playboys

#28's. Leaves Autumn

Morning everyone. How are you guys doing? Wherever you are now, stay safe, may you always be healthy. Just want more ingetin if this is the final seconds of the lily story.

Happy friday, happy reading 😊

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The leaves have begun to fall, the wind has also turned cooler. The seasons have completely changed, bringing a different feel to each step. Liliana and Dimitri walked down the path around Liliana's apartment.

This was the last day Dimitri was in this city, as usual, he would spend two weeks to let go of the longing for the Eagle-Liliana. Not much he did, just like a short tour to unwind after working in Indonesia.

Despite having to travel for almost a day to get here, there are no regrets. He liked it, met the Eagle and Liliana was able to unwind all the fatigue in her chest.

"What about your parents? You guys still haven't made up?" ask Liliana.

They decided to leave the Eagle to the nanny, because the weather was not friendly for the toddler. Liliana didn't want to take any chances if the Eagle had a fever again. Yesterday was Liliana's worst time knowing that the Eagle was sick, and she didn't want it to happen again.

"You're worried about me?" ask Dimitri.

"Does it look like that?"

"At least I want to think of it that way" Dimitri said.

He could not deny, if for two weeks this is the best for him. They live everything without constraints or excessive drama.

"Well, I can't stand in the way of that, can I?" Liliana smiled. His feelings slowly began to improve, but he did not know where this would lead.

How long have they known each other since the first time? Seven years? Or nearly ten years? It seems like it's been that long. They have also experienced all the phases in life, which they have actually experienced together. Funny to remember from the beginning, but it's also part of their story that won't go away.

As they got better, the awkwardness slowly began to disappear. They are like good friends again.

"I want to ask you, as your ex-wife," Liliana said.

Dimitri smiled faintly. "Yes, ask anything. I will answer as best I can as your ex-husband."

Liliana looked at Dimitri, trying to weigh up the few questions she was about to ask. "What...what is your relationship with Evelyn? Do you really not love each other? Or have any relationship?"

That question carved back a little bit of the pain that once existed. But, Liliana needed an answer. Although he had heard Dimitri's explanation at the time, he was still not satisfied. Something still stuck in his heart.

"We had absolutely no relationship, and I never thought about being in a relationship with him. We were purely just business clients, before he set me up." Dimitri looked at Liliana right in his eyes.

Although Liliana probably won't believe it, it's okay. His statement has not changed since Dimitri first explained his relationship with Evelyn.

Liliana nodded her head. The crisis of trust he has for others, including Dimitri has not changed. He still remembered the pain he had experienced and how he tried to survive it all alone.

It would be a lie if he said he was cured of it all. His feelings have improved, he has tried to explain everything that happened. Pain always taught her many lessons, and Liliana took it back. But, in order to re-trust his heart to others, he still could not.

"I understand now" Liliana said.

He again walked down the path that had been filled with deciduous leaves. The wind that blows occasionally still flew the strands of Liliana's hair. Although it was quite cold, but it made his mind clear again.

"Can I ask too? As your best friend, or your ex."

Liliana turned her body to stare at Dimitri who was walking over to her. "I'm also quite confused by that one relationship, but I'll still answer it."

"How far along are you and Enzo?"

Liliana raised her eyebrows. Has he ever told Dimitri about Enzo before? It seems not yet. Does he have to be honest, or stick to the initial statement that they are lovers?

"What kind of answer do you want?" ask Liliana.

"I can choose? If so, I'd prefer if you didn't have any relationship" Dimitri replied.

Liliana looked at Dimitri. They had been in contact for a very long time, they could easily understand each other's feelings. Liliana also knew that if these two still had feelings for each other, they just didn't know how to deal with this lingering feeling.

"I won't give you an answer to make it fairer." Liliana turned back her body and walked over without paying any heed to Dimitri.

Later, when he had ascertained his own heart, he would give an answer to Dimitri. Dimitri was suddenly already beside Liliana, aligning his steps with this woman.

"I'll ask you one last time" Dimitri said.

Liliana stopped her steps. "Are we in a question and answer session?"

Dimitri laughing. Yes, at least he should take advantage of this time to ask what he really wants to ask. He doesn't know if at any other time he has this kind of time.

"This time I'll ask as a man. Can we continue like this? At least be a talkative?"

Liliana never knew if an ex could return as a friend? There may be some, when they already understand each other's feelings and summarize everything that has happened. Liliana herself had no idea if they could be like that.

"For now, maybe."

This time, Liliana walked back and would not turn around if Dimitri called her back. The wind is getting colder, it will freeze if it is longer outside the room.

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"You have a show tonight?" ask Richard.

As usual, even though he had prepared his own room which became his office, he was still always in Katherine's room with his work. He said it was more comfortable to be in Katherine's room, and so Richard wouldn't have to go around to explain things that Katherine couldn't understand.

They are also engaged, so it is legal if they have to be in the same room. Katherine's father didn't bother about it either.

"What's up?"

"Lunch together?"

Their relationship had improved, only occasionally it was still awkward. But they are still cold to each other. Looks like their prestige is still very high, at least for Katherine. Richard himself is not too concerned about having to show his feelings or play pull.

"Aren't we having lunch together every day?" katherine asked with raised eyebrows. He looked at Richard not understanding.

Katherine laughed in an amused manner at Richard's words. This guy is totally beyond belief. Are they teenagers who have to join hands under trees whose leaves have turned yellow? Just be right. Does Dimitri think this is a telenovela story? Or maybe Richard was poisoned with the telenovelas he watched?

"I'm not interested, very childish."

Yes, Richard had guessed that answer. It was possible that a woman like Katherine would do such things, but she still felt funny just by imagining such a scene.

Richard immediately got up from his seat and walked towards Katherine's table. "I don't care if you're not interested. I'll keep taking you" Richard said.

He took Katherine by the hand, out of the boring room. He will make this woman feel what she has never felt. No matter the bet Richard made, he would still make the woman fall into his arms. No matter what happens.

Richard and Katherine decided to have lunch at one of the restaurants located quite far from the city center. Katherine didn't decide the truth, she just followed the very excited Richard this afternoon.

"Our work is still a lot, you know? And we've had lunch so far?" nagel Katherine. But in his heart, he really liked the view presented by this restaurant. The leaves fell as Richard had expected.

"The company won't go bankrupt just because we're having lunch here. You forget who you're with now?"

Katherine grieves. It has changed a little bit in the early days of their relationship. Maybe Katherine's tired of having to be cold to the guy she likes.

After their lunch was over, Richard again pulled Katherine over for a walk around the park next to the restaurant itself. The guy really won the trophy this time, because Katherine was so submissive today.

The two walked down the path, there was no hand in hand because Katherine easily brushed aside.

"Is there nothing like this in Indonesia?" ask Katherine geli.

"It's more precisely because you weren't there."

Katherine did not respond to that sentence. His heart was already beating unbecoming because of that short sentence.

"You want to marry me?"

Katherine's steps stopped, she froze. He did not expect that the sentence would actually come out of Richard's mouth, and in this short time? Is this guy drunk or what? This is what made him force Katherine to come here? Totally unexpected.

"You proposed to me?" ask Katherine to relax. Relaxing at the heart when doing aerobic exercise is a very difficult thing to do.

"Do I look like I'm singing to you?"

Katherine shrugged her shoulders indifferently. "Your proposal is not romantic, and our agreement is still three months away. Don't break your own words" said Katherine.

Richard had no idea he would get an answer like this. He even tried so hard to say all that, and that was Katherine's only reaction? That woman really has no heart. But, indeed he made the bet, he could not just withdraw his words, right? Because he's a real man.

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Cecilia critical. The woman did not want anyone to visit her, except the lawyer. Enzo can't do anything for that woman. Although he always gets the latest news, he wants to see the woman.

There is no more hate left. He loved the woman too much, then and now, because it was all so painful. Even in his last moments, he could still tell if he loved Enzo.

Enzo ruffled his hair in frustration, he was outside Cecilia's ward, and could do nothing. If his father knew what Enzo was doing right now, he might not be able to do this. He really just wanted to meet the woman and ask her the reason why Cecilia left him seven years ago.

"I'm sorry, but I can't let you in. Cecilia really does not want to be met by anyone" said Sir Nicholas-lawyer who accompanied Cecilia.

"I just want to see her for a second, can't I?" ask Enzo again.

Even as much money as he had would not be able to get him to enter that nursing room. Believe me, he regretted all the hurtful words he had made. Cecilia was innocent, she was sure of it.

"You'd better get home, I'll let you know if there's any news."

Enzo had no choice but to follow all the instructions given by Sir Nicholas. His mind was completely muddled at the moment. He walked on foot along the hospital hall. He did not know where he was going at this time, it was autumn, the air was also getting deeper and deeper. Adding to the pain in Enzo's heart.

The car stops in front of Enzo's apartment building, does he have to meet Liliana? His heart immediately calmed down when he met the woman. But he also did not want to be troublesome, but he also needed to meet the woman.

Liliana is shocked by Enzo's arrival without any notice. The man smiled tiredly at Liliana. A smile that is able to make the hearts of women subjugated has been replaced with a line of compulsion.

"What's up, Enzo?" ask Liliana. He was very surprised by the arrival of this man and also his nature.

"Can I kick you?" enzo Pinta.

Liliana did not understand what Enzo was talking about, but suddenly the man hugged her. Liliana remained in Enzo's arms. The man looked very tired and had a lot of burden. What's really going on.

The hug tightened even more, Liliana could feel the despair within this embrace. Liliana also had no other choice but to hug the man back, no matter what was going on, she wanted to make this man calm.

They enter the apartment on Liliana's advice. It also feels bad if it becomes a gossip among neighbors who might pass by.

"Drink first" Liliana said. He gave Enzo a glass of orange juice.

Enzo complied and gulped down the orange liquid. His mind was still raging, but it was slightly better than before.

"Sorry to surprise you" said Enzo.

"No problem."

Liliana did not respond much, she wanted to give Enzo time to think and not want to force him. Forcing is the worst part, and almost everyone doesn't like it.

"I seemed to love her too much, which is why it hurt so much when she left me. Even now, when I'm trying to hate her, it never works. That love is still tucked in my heart" Enzo said.

Liliana had no idea who this man was talking about, or what all of his words meant. Obviously, that sentence was not meant for him. There's no way Liliana, is there?

"I think that love can disappear as time goes on, but the hate I feel actually adds to the love that exists. I can't even tell the difference, whether you hate or love."

Enzo's problem seems very heavy. But he said nothing and listened to the man. He did not know what to do to appease this man, but decided to hold his hand.

"I still love him" Enzo said.

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