Restore Your Smile

Learn to Love

There's a lot Cecilia wants to say. He wanted to devote all the things that he had been craving. It was as if the arrival of his friends opened the way for honesty. There seems to be no better chance than this. He should use it.

After her friends are nowhere to be seen, Cecilia directs her focus to Darrell. "Why didn't you tell me about your retirement from the heirloom competition?" tanyanya direct.

Asked so, Darrell's awkwardness returned. He shifted his gaze and re-scratched his temple. "You don't ask, "the answer is almost like a murmur.

"Why did you finally back off? Didn't you say this was your dream and your father's? Can he accept your decision?" cecilia Cecilia.

Darrell did not answer. He looks doubtful. He did not dare to look at his girlfriend. His ears slowly turned red.

But as Cecilia remained staring intensely waiting for Darrell's answer, the man finally gave up. With his face partially flushed, he said, "Of course he was disappointed. But how else? I can no longer lie to my conscience. Part of the reason is because of you."

"Eh??? Me??" Cecilia surprised.

With a downcast face and a lethargic tone, Darrell replied, "Yes .... You .... As a man, I am ashamed to only receive but not give. Even though you have sacrificed for me, to fight with your best friend. Although I told you before that this is a consequence that you must bear if you choose me, but still .. I am not comfortable with this situation."

Cecilia stunned. Didn't expect he'd hear Darrell's heart like this.

Darrell dared to look at Cecilia. On his face was a sad smile. "And somehow .. I don't seem to want to see this sad face anymore" she said as she stroked Cecilia's face.

Cecilia blushed. Seeing that, Darrell continued his explanation. "As I said, I don't really understand love. But looking at your attitude towards me, it seems like I'm starting to understand. Love gives. Love wants the best for your partner. Love has no profit-loss calculation. And somehow, I'd rather have that kind of relationship than our previous one.

But there are some things that worry me about you, Cecile ...." Darrell hung up his sentence.

"What's that?" ask Cecilia curiously.

Darrell lowered his head. "After I'm like this, are you willing to accept me even if I'm not the heir to the Adipratama company?"

"No problem. From the beginning I never put that emphasis, " replied Cecilia straightforwardly.

Darrell smiled seeing Cecilia answer without hesitation. But it didn't last long. He bowed his head and expressed his next agitation.

"There's more. Maybe you're suspicious, or maybe you already know. But I better tell you directly. I'm an extramarital child from my father's relationship with another woman. That's why I don't look like my parents you see. I look like my French mother. Does that matter to you?" ask Darrell.

"No problem. I love your black hair and green eyes. I don't care where it came from. That's why I've never talked about it, right?" Cecilia.

Darrell smiled wryly then sighed. "To be honest this is what worries me the most about you, Cecile. I know that you're a pretty boy lover. Maybe you don't remember. Actually our first meeting was not on a plane, but in the outdoor part of a cafe in Paris. You just decided on your guy at the time."

Cecilia's cheeks are blushing. She remembers the incident vividly, her last romance before she met Darrell. But he did not expect that Darrell witnessed, even knowing one of his bad habits that choose men only from his face.

"If I'm old, I'm no longer handsome and wrinkled. Or for example something happened that hurt my face and made me look terrible, was that time ... You still love me?" tanya Darrell looked at Cecilia with a doubtful look.

Cecilia was silent for a moment, as if imagining her lover's face changing and no longer handsome. "I don't know. I can't promise it, " replied Cecilia firmly, making Darrell wry smile back. But a little bit he expected it. But he did not expect Cecilia would admit it directly.

"Obviously .. I'm proud of who I am now. I'm proud I've paid the price for love, something I've never done before. Just like you felt, I also learned something from our relationship. Love requires sacrifice. By sacrificing, love becomes more valuable because it is fought for.

I don't know how our relationship will go forward. But right now, I'm happy with this kind of me. I want to appreciate it. I want to fight it. I want to keep our relationship as long as I can. How's yours?" Cecilia asked back with a sweet smile on her face. His hand caressed Darrell's cheek.

Darrell smiled looking at the girl. Then he held Cecilia's chin and brought her face closer and lightly kissed the girl's lips. "I also want to, Fille qui bave ... (meaning: Girl ileran) Let's learn together .." she said afterwards.

"Why is your call to me embarrassing, unlike your call to the cute and adorable Rebecca? Try to compare the meaning of 'Fille qui bave' and 'Kitty-chan' ? Do you really have any taste for Rebecca?" accuse Cecilia.

Darrell's stunned. Not expecting the next topic to be a problem is this. "Are you jealous, Fille qui bave ? (meaning: Ileran girl)" she asked with a knotty smile.

"Yes. I'm jealous. How many times I've seen you laugh when you're dealing with Rebecca. You were never so in front of me. Are you so uncomfortable that you hold back when you're with me?" cecilia asked with a downcast face. His tone began to muddle, implying sadness as he said it.

Darrell's smile widened. Then he pinched lightly on her cheek and made Cecilia look back at him. "Do you want us to fight now?" tanyakanya.

"Of course not!" answer Cecilia spontaneously.

"Yes already .... That's how I got to do with the Cat Girl. He fought a pretty good fight. I admit, sometimes I enjoy it and amused by it. But of course I don't want us to be like that. Enough with him I had such a tiring relationship. I had to do it because he was your best friend. I still prefer to live peacefully, " explains Darrell.

Cecilia remained silent. He looked at Darrell's face to confirm the truth of his speech.

"I like you better as you are, Cecile .... I'm comfortable with you. It may not be visible from the outside, but I know my heart better. Pouvez-vous me donner une chance de vous convaincre davantage, Princesse ? (meaning: Can you give me a chance to convince you more, Princess?) " ask Darrell while tucking the back of Cecilia's hand.

"Oui .." (meaning: Yes) Cecilia replied spontaneously as she poked her arm around Darrell's neck. His heart was happy and he was very happy.

The man returned Cecilia's embrace. Wrapping his arms around the slender waist of his lover. Dunking her face between the hair and the neck of the girl's neck. His heart felt the same happiness.

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FORUM Q and A

Hello readers - by thayankk .... Thank you for following the author's work and supporting the author until now .... ☺🙏

Dion: Hello readers ! See you again in Q and A .... This time, the question is still Darrell. And the discussion, it seems really fitting to close the Darrell-Cecilia episode this time. But to answer that, we're not presenting Darrell. Because in my opinion, we are most likely to ask the author directly.

The question this time is not mentioned who the sender is because it is a matter of debate among readers. There are readers who support Darrell and Cecilia as per the storyline. But many also regret why Darrell is not the same Rebecca? So ... please enlighten him, Thor ....

Author : Darrell's original concept was juxtaposed with Rebecca's. Their concept is a pair of hostile rioters, then finally a sense of liking arises.

The author enjoyed writing scenes for Darrell and Rebecca. Fun and fun. The vibes are funny and refreshing. Moreover, it looks like Darrell is a male candidate who has so far been able to defeat Rebecca's rather wild attitude. Maybe this is also what the readers who ship the relationship Darrell-Rebecca.

But after pondering further, it seemed like Darrell was more suited to Cecilia. Darrell, who has had rejection wounds since childhood, is difficult to keep up with Rebecca who is strong-mannered and behaving as she pleases.

In addition, if Rebecca finally likes Darrell, Rebecca's character seems to turn into an inconsistent person. From someone who had been hostile towards Darrell to uphold friendship with Celine, now turned to like the man. Not wanting to damage Rebecca's character, the author decides not to continue Darrell-Rebecca's relationship.

Darrel needs someone who is more sensitive and has a lot of love. Therefore, the choice fell on Cecilia. On the other hand, the author also wants Cecilia to learn to love properly, learn to be faithful and hold commitments. The author feels the Darrell-Cecilia relationship is more positive and will be more stable in the future, because they will both continue to learn to improve and appreciate their partners.

Dion : Well .... Thus explanation. I hope the readers understand ....

Okay deh. I got here for Q and A this time. We will see you again in the next episode. Waiting for questions and comments .... Bye-bye.... 👋

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