Secretly Loving You's

Ch 54 - The Unexpected

"Arsha, I seem to like you."

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The words were very clear. For a moment, I forgot how to breathe. The body freezes and feels numb. I also forgot how to move.

Arsha, I like you ...

Likes you ...

Likes you ...

Only those words were ringing in the head. I don't know, these blobs of feeling are mixed up. I really can't think. It was a surprise I never thought of. I can't describe it.

The ringing of the phone distracts. From his tone, it's Mr. Armand's phone. A few moments later, the man picked her up. I exhaled the breath that I had been holding without being discovered.

"Yes. Already crossed. This time? Denpasar Otewe. You haven't slept?"

From Nadya?

Yeah, Nadya must have called. Stupid me. Why did I soar so high that I forgot how to breathe? Did I forget that this man already has a pregnant wife? Oh my God, where is my mind?!

Ignore him!! Ignore it! Want him to talk like anything, just ignore his words! Think of the past wind. A married man says he likes other women, what is his purpose if not to play games?

Don't be weak! Don't waver!! Strong Arsha!!

***

The fresh aroma mixed with salt began to sniff. The waves began to sound simple. It shows that our goal is near.

The bus docked at Pullman's hotel at four in the morning. There our arrival has been awaited by the receptionist who is on guard for 24 hours.

All the way, I pretended to be asleep. Speech and annoyance to Mr. Armand makes me unable to close my eyes, the brain thinks everywhere.

I knew the bus was closing, and I stood up. Striking the body, stay away from this dangerous man. Mr. Armand's condition is the opposite of mine. The man was half asleep, so it was not so conscious as I descended in a hurry.

Travelers started to drop off things. Along with the other staff, I waited patiently for the suitcase. When the suitcase came out and was about to move into my hand, suddenly there was another hand grabbing it.

"I brought you," said the large tall man who had been standing next to me. Without waiting for approval, he dragged the suitcase into the lobby. I was stunned for a moment, as soon as I realized I immediately ran after him.

"no need. I can take it myself." I pulled the handle of the suitcase violently and walked away. I am ready to speak more clearly if he insists, in fact my worries are unwarranted. The man flinched. I let out a sigh of relief.

***

Family gathering tour schedule will start at 10.00 WITA. Since it was still dawn, the staff were given the opportunity to continue the rest.

My room is on the third floor. Twin bedroom type. I shared a room with one of the frontliners.

Like a five-star hotel in general, the room has a very beautiful and elegant layout with a view overlooking the beach. But because my brain was filled with all sorts of thoughts, I didn't see the beauty side.

"Sha I slept first huh. Wake up if you want to go down," said Kak Niar while laying down the body. His tightly shut eyes opened again.

"Sha, you have a problem with Mr Armand?" I who was unpacking the suitcase was stunned for a moment. Staring at Kak Niar. Guess what he knows. But judging from those eyes, it didn't seem like much was known.

"Why do you think that way?" I pretended to be past. Hands back busy unpacking suitcases.

"You are usually familiar with him. There's even rumors about you guys." Niar sat back down. His half-sleepy eyes had turned twinkling. Looks like the urge to sleep has gone extinct.

"What rumors?"

"I know from another branch. You're not offended."

"Eh, what's the rumor, brother?"

"There's a rumor that you're close. Remember when you were OJT two weeks to Bogor?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Just gossip Brother. He's like that because I'm the only one who's coming. He also has a wife" I replied while arranging the clothes in the drawer. Act as if nothing happened.

"Huh? Is that right Sha? Listen, where are you doing that?" This time Brother Niar got off the bed and approached me.

"Don't everyone know that he's married? His wife's been to the office a few times."

"Huh? Since when did he marry? Who do you know if he married?" chase after Kak Niar. He seems to not believe. Eyes rounded. A mixture of surprise, enthusiasm and disbelief.

"Tau from his wife. I think everyone knows."

"Eh really, Sha? No one knows. I know he is not married. I never saw his ID intentionally. It's "Not Married" you know."

"Where did you see him? When?"

"At that time all employees were told to take a photocopy of the ID card made at SLIK. I happen to be in coordination. His ID check and his status are unmarried. Wrong info the time you Sha."

"When did you see it?"

"A few months ago anyway." Brother Niar put his hand on his chin, as if trying to remember.

"Yes, maybe it wasn't married yet. Or he has not changed the status on his KTP. Anyway the rumors circulating are not true, Brother." Without waiting for Sister Niar's response, I went to the bathroom. I need a hot bath. Cleansing the brain that is tangled.

***

Throughout the show I chose to avoid. Starting from breakfast, until the bus took us to tourist attractions. I held Kak Niar's arm everywhere, not giving him a chance to get close.

From the corner of my eye, I could see that he was paying attention. Trying to get closer, but not. Brother Niar's existence really became my savior's shield. Inevitably, how did he express his liking while there were wives and prospective children waiting? Did he not think about his wife's feelings? Does she think I'm easy to be courted by a married man? I really can't understand his way of thinking.

The time shows at 18.39 WITA when the bus back to the hotel.

"Sha, you go up first. I still have a promise to keep together," said Kak Niar while patting my shoulder. Without waiting for an answer he got off the bus and was greeted by someone there.

I feel like I lost my shield. Feelings become unpleasant. What if my efforts for a few hours avoid it becoming futile?

Without looking back, I got off the bus. Make wide strides, hoping to get to the room soon. The space will be a refuge.

Hope is not real. As I was walking around the edge of the pool leading to the room, a hand blocked my wrist. Pull it a little bit to make me turn around immediately.

"Arsha." I saw the face I wanted to avoid there. "There's something I want to talk about" he continued without taking off the check. His face looks unsettled. Like a lot of mind-bending.

"Speak what sir? Can I just let go of my hand first?"

"Unconditional."

"What?"

"You want to hear me." I don't want to hear it, but I want to get away from it. For that I nodded faintly as an agreement.

He kept his promise. He slowly took my hand off. I took the opportunity and ran as fast as I could. But basic, this small step could not be compared to his wide step. In the lightning fast he caught me. Pulls me to my back to hit his chest. And the next scene, I really never expected even in a dream.

He grabbed me from behind. Hugged me tight. Both of his hands were wrapped around my body. Makes me unable to move. Her lips were very close to my ears.

"Arsha .... L like you. I like you" he said in a trembling and hoarse voice. I could even feel the vibrations in his body. The motion reader will know that the man is not lying.

My body froze. Kelu tongue. Empty mind, not knowing to behave. I just stood there, unable to react in the slightest. I'm really confused should ....

"What are you guys doing?"

***

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