
Sunlight began to shine on Axel's room.
Axel's eyes slowly opened until he realized that he was in his room.
Axel held onto his head which was in great pain.
"You awake?"
said James who had just entered his room.
"Who brought me here?
Did you pick me up yesterday?"
"Vallie took you."
Axel then remembered Vallie's call that he had ignored yesterday.
He feels guilty about it.
"What's your problem until you go to a bar and drink a lot of alcohol?"
Realizing James' question of wanting to reintegrate him, Axel immediately moved out of bed.
"I have to get ready.
Today Vallie and I will take care of the preparations for our engagement."
"Stop, before it's too late."
James stopped Axel's steps.
"Even in your sleep you can't forget it.
Are you sure Vallie will be happy with your relationship?"
Axel clenched his hands tightly and then went inside the bathroom.
James could only take a deep breath.
When did they hurt themselves?
--
"Aluna.."
Ariana approached Aluna who was sitting relaxed on the balcony of the room.
"Hey.."
"I brought you your favorite rib soup."
"Wahh, I'm so happy Ariana.
Yesterday I had a chance to crave rib soup, and the day you fulfilled it.
Thank you very much."
"I know Aluna well.
Oh yeah, hold on a second.
I'll make you some juice.
Juice is very good for your content."
Aluna smiled at the soup brought by Ariana.
He then decided to put the soup into his mouth.
But when he smelled the soup, Aluna suddenly felt nauseous and wanted to vomit her stomach contents.
Aluna ran towards the bathroom and immediately pulled out a white liquid from her mouth.
Aluna held tightly to the corner of the sink.
It felt like his body was so helpless every time he was nauseous.
Lately he has been very sensitive to smells.
Someone not far from the bathroom was staring at Aluna with a sad look.
She could not bear to see Aluna alone in a pregnant condition.
No husband accompanied her.
Husband in the sense of the father of the child conceived by Aluna, namely Axel.
Alda wiped his tears.
Aluna must have had a hard time.
Even as a mother, she suffered so much.
Raising Aluna alone after her husband died.
It could be imagined just how powerful Aluna was to hold everything back.
Especially with all the suffering he had given his daughter.
"I'm sorry Mami Aluna.
Mami will try to restore all your happiness."
--
Axel knocked on Vallie's apartment door.
Today they plan to buy engagement clothes.
And Axel also intends to apologize to Vallie for what he did yesterday.
Moments later the door opened and showed Vallie's face looking chaotic.
Vallie's puffy eyes prove that the girl cried all night.
"Vallie, I'm sorry for not answering your call yesterday.
Yesterday Brother was a little depressed because of work problems so it took time to calm down."
Vallie nodded weakly.
"Hem, it's okay, brother.
I know you need time alone too."
"Are you okay?"
"I'm good Brother."
"One more time Brother apologizes Vallie."
Vallie smiled at Axel.
"I've forgiven Brother."
Vallie held tightly to the sweater she was wearing.
Honestly, he is still so hurt right now.
However, she is also a fragile woman who is so hurt when she learns that the man she loves has not forgotten her former lover.
Still love that girl.
Vallie then remembered Axel's condition that was curious about Aluna yesterday.
There was a pleading tone in Axel's sentence.
Axel wants Aluna to come back with him.
"I'm waiting for you outside.
Aren't we going to pick our engagement dress today?"
"Alright Brother.
I'll get ready."
"Hem.."
Vallie looked at Axel's back with sadness.
He closed the door and then re-expressed his feeling.
Vallie's body slowly fell to the floor.
The crying now described how hurt she was.
--
Axel and Vallie arrive in front of a famous boutique.
They were welcomed by the owner.
"Miss, we have many options that are suitable for use at engagement.
You guys must look awesome wearing it.
Moreover, you two look so harmonious."
Vallie smiled in response to the owner's words.
Axel was silent and did not respond.
"Thank you" said Vallie.
"Well, let me take you to choose the clothes that suit you want."
Vallie and Axel saw some awesome clothing choices.
"Sister, I want us to use that one at our engagement.
Does your brother agree?"
Axel nodded in agreement.
"A very good choice, miss.
Elegant impressions on dresses and tuxedos will add to the beauty and good looks of Miss and Master."
"alright.
We'll try it first."
"My employees will help Miss."
"Let's Miss."
Vallie then walked into the dressing room after smiling at Axel.
"Do you need help too?"
"no need.
I'll wear it myself."
Axel then went to the dressing room.
"A very handsome man and a little arrogant.
But it fits perfectly with his appearance."
said the owner.
Vallie looked at herself in the mirror.
The beautiful dress was already on her body.
Her heart was so happy to remember that the dress was to be used on her engagement day.
Vallie tried to forget his sadness.
He was sure everything would be fine.
Vallie then came out.
"You look so pretty Miss."
"thank you.
I love this beautiful dress too."
Moments later, Axel came out of the dressing room.
Axel's eyes looked towards Vallie who was already wearing her engagement dress.
Suddenly her gaze changed and saw Aluna being in front of her wearing the dress.
The girl smiled at him.
Axel smiled back at Aluna.
"Miss is indeed so stunning that your Beloved cannot turn his gaze in the other direction."
The owner's words finally realized Axel that in front of him at this time is Vallie not Aluna.
The smile disappeared from his face.
Vallie blushed at the owner's words.
And sure enough, Axel smiled at her.
The man looks admiring his appearance.
"Sister also looks so handsome wearing it."
"Hem, I think this choice is right for our engagement."
"Right-natured brother.
We'll buy this one."
"Alright Miss.
I'll take care of it soon."
After finishing choosing an engagement dress, Axel then drove Vallie home.
Along the way, there was no talk at all.
Vallie then tried to start a conversation.
"Is after this Brother no business?"
"Hem.
Today I have to go to the office.
There's work I need to finish."
"I hope Big Brother doesn't work late into the night and misses dinner."
"Sister's gonna be home in time for Vallie.
And I won't come to that place again."
Vallie understood what Axel was saying to the bar.
"Thank you for picking me up yesterday.
You're having trouble because of me."
"No Brother.
I'm fine."
They were silent with each other.
Vallie stared at Axel who was driving.
He really loved Axel.
Axel was his first love.
Although he knew that until now he had no place in the man's heart.