PROOF OF LOVE FOR THE STARS

4 Pounding

Star

I parked the blue Mini Cooper which was a gift from Satya's father upon arriving at Cafe R. One of the cafes om Ray. I come here a lot, not just because Ray's papa's best friend. But also because of the meal voucher that om Ray gave to teachers at school every three months.

I went inside, the atmosphere here was very comfortable. I even spent a lot of time sneaking between the handsome brondongs. Who else if not Rion, Ethan, the twins, Delvin, and Caraka.

Trust me, you'll feel special being the only girl among men's friends.

I found the forced man waiting for me in one corner of the cafe.

"Good night, Mr. Vano." I sat right in front of him.

"Good night, Star." Her smile expands as soon as I see her.

He looked different from this look. He wears jeans and a shirt that he rolls up to his elbow.

As for me, I wear an A line dress with long sleeves. Blue floral dress. My favorite color.

The atmosphere of the cafe is quite crowded, because it is Sunday night. Many young couples spend a lot of time here.

"That goes straight to the point, sir. I don't have much time."

I who was already uncomfortable alone with Mr. Vano decided to start the conversation because this man never said his intentions and goals even when the waiter had delivered our order.

"Where are you? You have an appointment with another man?"

Okey UM. Trapping questions.

"And maybe the man you're referring to is my papa? We always spend time together."

"Ehm, you've just brought your papa here?"

What the f*ck. He sent papa here? Who does he think is useless? He had never met papa, but he did not want to make a good impression at the first meeting. Getting papa here, isn't that disrespectful? He should have been the one to go home. Get to know him well. My brain is starting to judge the other side, Mr. Vano.

I smiled awkwardly. "Papa was at home gathering with his other children. So it's very unlikely to come here." I deliberately fished it. Whether he wants to visit or not.

"Oh."

Just oh?

"Well stars, let's eat first. Cold food."

Ah, okay. Instead of talking, it just makes me illfeel.

I'm sure I don't have a serving of teriyaki salmon without rice. And a glass of cold sweet tea has also run aground.

I'm actually not hungry, because the late afternoon lunch Zoya served seemed like enough for me to last until tomorrow morning.

"How, Stars. Wanna accept me?" He's getting serious.

"Sorry sir. Isn't it too rushed? You never expressed your feelings to me."

"Star, don't be so stiff. Call Vano just."

Okay.

"Look Van, we didn't have any relationship before. Then suddenly you proposed to me. At school anyway."

"We are both adults. So I don't think we should go through any more courtship, Star."

Ah, how old-fashioned he thinks.

"Then, how do I accept you if you don't know me and my family well. And on the contrary, I don't know your family either." I have to be firm here.

"My family must have accepted whomever I choose."

I raised my eyebrows.

"As for your family, I can get to know them when you have accepted me. We're not getting married anytime soon. Wedding preparations also take time." Mr. Vano tried to grab my hand that I put on the table.

But I managed to dodge, pretending to pick up the phone in my bag.

"I'm sorry sir, a message from papa. I have to reply soon."

I opened the phone pretending to type a message.

I finally got away from him after trying to make him understand. Lying a little doesn't matter. Instead of having to feel bad about rejecting it outright.

"But sorry before Van. I've been betrothed to papa's friend's son. Even though we have never met. At least I want to respect my papa's decision."

"Sorry, Van."

Vano looked at me disappointed. Don't wanna linger. I'll pay for my food soon.

What the fuck? He didn't forbid me to pay for my own food?

I got into the car feeling upset. How could there be such a complete man. Selfish, forcing, unappreciative, stingy anyway.

I went straight home. And the house feels lonely because Zoya went to her partner's party. Mama papa's in the room. And I peek at the twins being busy with their cell phones.

I put my body in bed and fell asleep.

***

Orion

I just arrived at the cafe papi. And the mini cooper perched pretty in the parking lot made me smile.

Star Brother is here?

I went inside, but the unpleasant sight made me drop my mood drastically.

I saw Bintang and Mr. Vano sitting opposite. They talk to each other. I don't know what to say and I don't want to know either.

I went into the papi's room. Checking financial statements this week. And enter the cafe kitchen just to make sure there are no obstacles whatsoever.

Ting...

My cell phone notification reads. Chat from Ethan.

I'm on the way to the betel house on the other two.

Pinang is split in two which he means Nair and Nath.

What are you going to do there? My reply.

Eliminate gab. I brought food. If you want to add, please. Reply again.

I'm not replying anymore. I put my phone in my pants pocket and ordered some menus for me to take to Nath's house.

I'm going to Nath's house, driving at moderate speed. I remembered something. The Star Cars are not in the parking lot.

Has he gone home?

I arrived at Nath's house and sure enough, the Star Brother's car was parked in the garage.

I went inside and headed to the backyard. Ethan and Delvin are here. They turned on the music a little loud with a fairly large loudspeaker.

It turns out this is how singles get rid of Sunday night chaos.

We sang together following the song we played. Sharing laughter and joking. However, several times my mind returned to remembering the Star Brother and Vano sir.

Are they already made up? And did Brother Bi tang accept his proposal.

I feel restless. I decided to go to the kitchen, it looks like drinking cold drinks will make my brain cool.

I went into the kitchen, and I saw the Star Brother was there. The girl was still wearing the same clothes as I saw at the cafe. But it looks like she's already removed her make up.

Brother Bintang opened the refrigerator door. I stood behind him, then stretched out my hand to grab a canned drink.

"Nath, habit!" The star spoke and looked back. Her temples touched my lips because I was a little down.

This position feels like I'm kissing her. I just enjoy this moment. I put my lips on her.

My hands can't stand to hold that flat stomach. And the cold temperature of the refrigerator made me realize. Too risky.

"This is Rion. Not Nath." I immediately moved back away from him. I turned around and, "Oh brother!"

Star Brother pulled my collar from behind.