SWEET COVENANTS

The Sweet Covenant - 11. Asmara

In Adrian's room, in,

Adrian was lying on his bed, which at this time did not feel comfortable as usual. Although her body was lying quietly in the room but her soul was still in another room, as if she still wanted to witness the togetherness of Irina and Rian in the living room.

Keeping an eye on the two of them was a desire that was his main focus at the moment. It's just that Adrian was too tired to do it.

Pissed off? Sure do.

It was very exciting for Adrian to squander together Irina and Rian in the living room.

Adrian also wants to say out loud that he is Irina's fiancee. But Adrian knows, it will not be easy to express the truth suddenly and based on impulsivity alone.

In addition, of course, if Adrian is reckless to do so, it will be difficult for Irina to accept the reality and it is not right if Adrian has to reveal the secrets that he has long maintained very well at this time.

Adrian still has to find the right time.

Adrian must be patient and set the best strategy even though he himself has started to get sultry with the presence of Rian.

Adrian must be vigilant.

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In the living room,

Irina and Rian were still trying to occupy themselves in silence. They are controlling each other's indeterminate feelings that are attacking them because of the events that just happened.

"It's all because of Adrian!" I have Irina in her heart.

The atmosphere felt very awkward in silence. Rian kept busy copying all the notes of Irina in his book. While Irina, just sitting sweet while occasionally stealing a glance towards Rian who looks very focused on writing.

Right now what Irina felt was just confusion, wanting to say hello just asking if there was something difficult to read from her handwriting even though she felt heavy, her tongue was a mute, a tinge of red hue on her face still felt hot.

Likewise, to sit close to Rian feels very heavy to do. Very awkward situation.

Rian himself who was seen immersed in his concentration copying Irina's notes was actually also hiding an awkward feeling.

Secretly Rian was pleased with the accident that made his face and Irina's face look at each other very closely.

Rian is aware that he likes Irina, and for him as soon as possible he will express his feelings, but not yet the time.

Rian was not the type of man who wanted to linger enjoying the feelings hidden in his heart. He had to put it into words immediately, at least that was the way he was in his current plan.

A time to get to know each other and a time to express his feelings. Rian is determined to invite Irina to spend time together in the park or wherever that might support her to express her feelings to Irina at the weekend.

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DHARMA BHAKTI HIGH SCHOOL, CITY X

CLASS X-2

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This afternoon, along with the ringing of the bell marking the end of the midterm exam that is being carried out today, then the end of the entire series of midterm examinations of Dharma Bhakti High School that has been going on for a week.

The entire student in each class including Irina's current class, felt greatly relieved.

Each student began to scatter their work to each of the class supervisor teachers, while starting to chirp boisterously make plans for refreshing at the weekend, as soon as tonight they all started making their own plans to taste.

Irina had finished collecting her exam worksheets to the class supervising teacher. Now Irina seems to be busy tidying all her test equipment into a bag.

Rian who had already finished his last test had sat sweet and calm on his own bench.

Rian should have been able to leave the classroom and go home, only now he was restrained in class because he wanted to convey his weekend intentions to Irina.

Rian was observing the situation and waiting for the right time to convey his intentions and goals to Irina.

While Irina was still busy tidying up all the items scattered on her desk, Veronica came over. Veronica who always looks fashionable and elegant impressed was already standing in front of Irina's desk and began to play the role of a spoiled girl who seemed to whine to her mother.

Well, who else is the mother in question here if not Irina.

"Irinaaaaa~" whined Veronica with a spoiled who only got a flat-face mimic reply from Irina.

"Hmmm.." replied Irina while still busy tidying things up in her bag.

"Irina... Don't cuekkin me dong.." Veronica's whining increased now changed while pulling Irina's arm which instantly made Irina slightly lose balance.

"Eh... Uh...." Irina tried to hold her body to stay firm.

"Irina... Will you accompany me tomorrow? Want yaa?" Veronica removed her hand from Irina and started placing her palms together as if she was pleading with Irina. The look on her face was so spoiled and made Irina a little anxious but also annoyed.

Irina let out a long sigh before finally starting to look at Veronica and spoke up.

"Vero, I told you I don't like going to places like that."

"aaah... Lina! Just this once. If it were you, I would be allowed. Hehe..."

"But...." Irina started thinking for a moment.

"I'll buy you, whatever you want me to buy."

"Huffh~" Irina let out a heavy sigh.

"Ayolaah Irina's... The concert tonight, I want it! Friends.." whine Vero again.

Rian who had noticed Veronica's behavior in silence was a little surprised to hear the last sentence Veronica said.

After being immersed for a long time in her own mind who was busy looking for an opportunity to take Irina out of the house tonight or maybe tomorrow while still confused about determining a good place, Veronica's words suddenly gave her a brilliant idea.

As fast as lightning Rian immediately joined the talk in the middle of the best friend drama between Veronica and Irina.

"Concert?" rian suddenly.

Veronica who had been busy whining had immediately changed her face to a little calmer and turned to look at Rian who had just intervened in her drama. Irina too. Rian who felt the two women in front of him were focusing on him, continued to speak calmly and in a careless style.

"Marshall Concert, right? Band from City S who is soaring his name because of his latest single? That Dion's vocalist?" said Rian cuek while propping up his chin lazily.

"Yes... Yes.." said Veronica sparkling.

"I heard the concert in an open space, I didn't like the crowd even though my parents allowed it." Irina said seriously.

"Come on Irina, I can only go if it's you.." whined Veronica again.

"Huffh~ I can take you there without being disturbed by the crowd, at least we can stand in a safe position, in the front row." Rian said steadily and remained indifferent but inwardly hoped Irina would agree.

"Make four, shall we?" veronica cengengesan.

"Ah, I expected! You wanted to make me a tool to get permission from your parents and later I was just a mosquito repellent there!" nagel Irina.

"But.... Now there is Rian, after all Rian promises a comfortable position. Okay, Yeah?" veronica Whine.

Irina still took a moment to think while Veronica showed a hopeful attitude Irina would agree to her invitation as well as Rian.

Quietly behind his indifference Rian really hopes Irina is willing. This was a golden opportunity for Rian, if only he had not heard Veronica whining to take Irina to the concert, maybe Rian still has to think hard how to take Irina out tonight while Rian also still does not want to be seen asking Irina out.

Not until Irina decided to agree or not with Veronica's invitation that spiced up security and comfort guarantees from Rian, who, the hustle and bustle of the students in the class vying to collect the worksheets of each exam had ended. The supervising teacher immediately asked all to return to their respective benches.

Veronica finally sat back on her bench lazily and Irina promised to give her decision after school after she asked permission from her Father and Mother.

Rian who secretly also impatiently wanted Irina to agree to attend the concert tonight finally could only show an attitude as if not so caring whether Irina was willing or not. The prestige? Ja.

***

Domino Family Residence,

After school and having finished changing her uniform and lunch, Irina immediately approached her mother who was sitting in the family room while watching TV.

Apparently Adrian was also laying himself on one of the long sofas in the room while playing his gadget.

Irina sat down near her mother and began to ask for permission according to her plan decided in the class.

Adrian glanced at a glance realizing Irina's rather awkward presence.

Adrian knew very well Irina's attitude, her body language as it indicates she wanted to ask permission or maybe ask something to her mother.

Curiosity began to attack Adrian, deliberately he shrank the volume of his cellphone voice which was from earlier the volume level of his voice was very maximal even though it was only heard by his own ears from the headset he was wearing.

Adrian listened carefully to every conversation Irina and her mother while pretending to be still busy playing mobile phone.

"Mother...." Irina clasped Marinka's hand spoiled.

"What's wrong? Must be asking for something," joked Marinka looking at Irina's gaze.

"Ah... Mama! Look, Veronica's taking me to Marshall's concert tonight, countdown refreshing the weekend after the test. Can you?" Irina looked expectantly at her mother.

"Hmmm... Whynot? Yes, just with Adrian," said Marinka steadily.

"Huh??" Irina jerks.

"But Mother...." Irina took a quick glance at Adrian and began to shrink his voice.

"Mothers... This time alone, let me go without Brother. Please.." continued Irina slightly whining spoiled.

"Hmmm..." Marinka thinks for a moment, looks at Adrian and finds Adrian secretly coding her to allow Irina to leave without him.

"alright... Just this once, yes," said Marinka finally gave permission steadily.

"Yes!!! Thanks Ma'am... Irina to the room first yaa Bu, want to chat with Vero," said Irina cheerfully.

***

Irina was now in her room and started fiddling with her cellphone, which was just lying on the corner table of her bed. Her face was so carefree, not only because she was allowed to go to the concert tonight but there was also a flowery feeling in her heart considering tonight she was going to go with Rian.

Irina starts sending whatsapp messages to Veronica and Rian that she got permission to attend a Marshall Band concert tonight. His whatsapp replies began to appear on his phone screen.

Veronica: Good! Tonight I can go on a date with Axel!

Rian: Okay. We all met at the hall's main door tonight.

Irina gave a small smile with a flowery feeling seeing whatsapp's message reply from Rian. I can't wait for Irina to wait for night time.

It was unexpected that he could finally spend time with Rian outside of school hours for the second time after he and Rian had already spent time together at Irina's house even though it was only for the purpose of summarizing the lesson notes.

In the end, Irina felt she had to thank Veronica. If it wasn't for the spoiled whimper from Veronica to be accompanied going to the Marshall Band concert tonight, maybe Irina wouldn't have had the chance to be with Rian.

Irina admits that she is in love with Rian.

***

In the family room,

After Irina went to her room cheerfully, Adrian started to rise from his leisurely position on the long sofa. Marinka can read Adrian's body language who can't wait to get an explanation from him.

"What?" marinka Ledek.

"Mother, Irina want what?" ask Adrian curious.

"As you stole earlier, ask permission for tonight's concert. Concert at Satria Hall near our home complex" Marinka explained calmly.

"What did he say, who did he go with?" Adrian was still not satisfied with his mother's answer.

"Hm.. You know I want to go with Veronica. I don't know if there's anything else?" Marinka still explained calmly and this time while busy playing the TV remote to change the TV channel in front of her.

"...." - ".Adrian was silent for a moment.

"Oh, just go. Than you are not calm worrying about Irina. Besides, I'm also calm if you watch her," said Marinka softly as if to understand Adrian's concerns.

"Is it possible that Irina went with Rian as well, huh?" inner Adrian.

Adrian glanced at the wall clock in the family room. A large black round clock decorated with a plain gold frame and hanging solidly on one of the walls of the room precisely on the TV table shows at 04:00 PM. There is still a few hours before Irina travel schedule that Adrian knows is 07.00 PM.

Actually Adrian was coded to his mother to allow Irina because sometimes Adrian does not want to impress as a brother who sucks and overprotective, especially in recent times.

Time goes on and not felt later Adrian must begin to reveal everything to Irina and strengthen his heart over his future plans that have been discussed carefully with Riffan, his father.

Adrian went to his room after permission from Marinka, his mother. Passing through Irina's room, Adrian could hear the soft music sound of the sound of the sound of music was reverberating that can be guessed Adrian coming from the speaker hp owned by Irina. Adrian paused for a moment in front of Irina's room door, sticking his earlobes tightly in Irina's room door. Adrian tried to listen carefully to the song played by Irina.

"Love Song!" adrian in the heart.

Adrian breathed a long and heavy sigh. Adrian can already guess the possibility later tonight Irina will meet with Rian at the concert.

Adrian heard how Irina was humming cheerfully.

Adrian is very understanding of the small and trivial things of Irina's habit and knows enough that Irina is currently very excited.

Adrian knows very well that Irina is in love with Rian, only Adrian still wants to play smooth to resuscitate Irina and does not want to disturb Irina's happiness.

In addition, this also became a PR for Adrian, how He had to start acting to make Irina see him not only as an older sister, but as a fiancee.

But later, it's not yet time.

Adrian still has to focus on his final school exam which is only a matter of weeks.

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SATRIA HALL

MARSHALL BAND CONCERT

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At 07:00 PM Irina and Veronica were already standing at the entrance of Satria Hall. Satria Hall itself is a very large indoor stadium building. It's just that the concert is not held in the building but in the outdoor area right in front of the Satria Hall building.

Irina and Veronica look beautiful with their own style.

As always, Veronica always looks charming even though using casual clothes. Her long, wavy hair was tied up like a ponytail using a stabillo-green hairband. It was a very unique hair tie, lit up in the dark.

Veronica also uses a casual green t-shirt that looks girly combined with blue jeans that look fashionable. She looks like a beautiful, energetic woman.

Unlike Veronica, Irina looks more calm with her long hair that decomposes. Irina wore a plain white casual shirt paired with a blue dongker knee-length fabric skirt. Irina looks feminine and simple.

His eyes are looking for a figure Rian who has not been seen, while Axel lover Veronica has already come first and has been cool to joke with Veronica.

Irina continued to look for the figure of Rian's existence while occasionally looking at her watch. In the end Irina chose to open her phone screen and was busy paying attention to the incoming messages on her whatsapp.

Too busy to realize a handsome man had been nearby and patted her on the shoulder slowly. Almost Irina let go of her hands in a bit of surprise and in the end now grew a little nervous after realizing it was Rian who was standing right behind her.

"Sorry, a little late," said Rian flat who actually harbored a sense of admiration to see Irina.

"Oh... Yes, it's okay" Irina said, trying to respond calmly.

"Hai Rian's.... Recognize this is my guy from High School S, his name is Axel," Axel smiled as he shook Rian's hand.

"Hi, know Rian," replied Rian.

"Oh, Irina yaa's guy?" axel Goda.

"No!" Irina immediately answered Axel's question in a misbehavior.

"It's been... Come follow me," said Rian flatly as if he did not want to further joke with each other.

Irina, Veronica, and Axel followed Rian towards the front of the stage. Although they were wondering how Rian could gain privileged access but now with the hustle and bustle of circumstances around was not the right time to ask for an explanation.

In a large area with a lot of people dominated by young people have stood scattered everywhere, he said, the four of them tried to barge in through the edge of the area to head towards the front area of the audience section right in front of the stage.

Rian who had advanced first was now meeting a committee who was standing near the stage. After speaking for a while, the two committee members with Rian approached Irina, Veronica, and Axel. This time the four of them were herded with protection to be able to stand in front of a stage that was only limited to the fence.

After feeling safe and getting a comfortable position, the two permit committee retreat to return to their respective duties. Veronica stands side by side with Alex, and, the two of them seemed to have forgotten to just mince words of gratitude to Rian and drowned with pleasure they both joked with each other cheerfully while waiting for their idol to appear on stage.

Irina who was standing next to Rian became clumsy, while Rian tried to be calm and stared focused towards the stage for some reason. At first glance he saw Irina who looked down timidly and stole a look at him.

"What's? I'm too handsome?" goda Rian while still looking straight ahead.

"What?" Irina asked back while feeling the heat on her face.

"You see me like that, why?" goda Rian again.

Irina just sits shy while behind the way Rian teases Irina actually Rian is covering up her feelings so nervous to find the right time to express her feelings.

At least Rian already knew that Irina also liked him enough to see Irina's attitude all along, it was only a matter of time.

Not yet Rian tried to enjoy a small talk with Irina, their stage idol began to go up on stage and make the frenetic screams of the young kawula increasingly echoed.

Rian knew at this moment he had to be a little patient until the concert was over to complete his plan, expressing his feelings.

***

Two handsome men were standing in the back row of the concertgoers that night. The two of them stood a bit away from the line as if they were not interested in joining the other fans who looked so cool to enjoy the innate songs of their favorite band group.

The two handsome men were Adrian and Revano. Adrian was busy looking for Irina's invisible figure in his eyes.

"Ouch... Adrian! They're right up ahead. At the house Vero had told me that they would be in the front row with the help of their friend. What's her name, Rina.. Rizal's.. Rican.. Ri.." Revano's nagging did not notice Adrian's cold expression.

"Rian?!" cut Adrian directly snatching the last sentence Revano.

"Ah.. Aye! Rian!" revano said lightly as if getting an answer from a very difficult guess for him.

"Already expected," Blbatin Adrian.

"Adrian, eat aja yuuk.." invite Revano who is not interested in watching the concert.

Adrian sighed deeply and thought he was also not interested in standing for a long time watching the concert.

Adrian finally chose to go to eat with Revano while waiting for the concert to finish. Adrian listen, the band's concert will not be long, just an hour by playing some of the mainstay songs.

So, waiting for a concert while eating seems like a good way to kill their time and boredom.

"Come Adrian.. If Vero knew I was stalking him like this, he'd be craving." Revano said lightly.

"Babhl!" clearly Revano's words pierced Adrian's feelings. What a difference does Adrian do at this time, Irina can also be angry, even worse than the anger Veronica told Revano.

Adrian and Revano eventually went foraging in tents providing food and drinks still inside the same area as the concert area took place.

***

1 Hour later,

The one-hour open-air concert that has managed to create a frenetic atmosphere in the outdoor area of Satria Hall Building has now ended.

One by one young people who had gathered to listen to music from their favorite band now began to retreat from the area.

Most of them started filling the tents that provided food and drinks while some soon went home along with their favorite band to retreat from the stage.

As a couple, Veronica and Axel want to have time together. They were without hesitation from Irina and Rian and went somewhere.

Rian and Irina were both confused. Rian tried to dilute the clumsy atmosphere by starting the conversation.

"Irina, do you want to eat?" Rian asked hesitantly while scratching his non-itchy head as well as turning his gaze to the tip of his own shoe.

"Emmm.. Can..." Irina simply answered briefly timidly.

"Come, I'm already hungry," Rian deftly pulled Irina's hand into one of the nearby tents.

Rian deliberately took Irina's hand to be grasped by her. Rian is not a man who likes to beat around the bush and act mysterious. Rian wanted Irina to know little by little that there was a special taste from her for Irina.

Rian also realized Irina was getting clumsy and a red tinge was clearly visible on Irina's face. Not to mention, from the grasp of his hand, Rian realized Irina's palm turned out to be very cold. Rian smiled faintly which Irina was unaware of. Rian grew more determined to express his feelings.

***

After eating in an awkward and quiet state even though the surroundings of Irina and Rian were very noisy with the hustle and bustle of the human crowd, they chose to sit quietly for a moment while enjoying each other's drinks. Rian no longer wanted to mince words, he hurriedly finished his drink and began to hold Irina's hand to make Irina a little surprised.

"Rian?!" Irina tried to take off Rian's grip.

"Irina, sorry if I'm sassy," Rian immediately took off his grasp.

"What's wrong?" Irina kept both her hands on her own thighs behind the table.

"I'm not good at being nice let alone being sweet, but I want you to know I like you..." Rian paused for a moment and noticed Irina's reaction.

"......" Irina just kept quiet and lowered her head hiding a tinge of red on her face.

"Irina... You don't want to be my girlfriend?" Rian said steadily while looking at Irina fixedly and waiting for Irina's reply.

Irina was only silent a thousand languages, momentarily thinking considering her willingness to be Rian's lover. Of course Irina is very willing but suddenly she remembered the words of her brother, Adrian in the past that forbade her to be in a relationship with a man in the sense of dating.

But in the end Irina did not care and expressed her willingness by nodding her head slowly followed by a look on the face of Rian who was so happy to find his desire to date Irina achieved.

"So, now we're dating, right?" ask Rian to make sure.

"Yes.." said Irina slowly.

They both now choose to get out of the culinary tent and go around for a moment to breathe the night air and enjoy their togetherness walking side by side with their new status that they just patented as a couple.

Tired of surrounding the entire area, now they are sitting sweetly on the edge of the fountain pool which is firmly in the middle of a large area of Satria Hall Building.

They just sat quietly, Rian tried to melt the atmosphere by buying ice cream to eat both.

When a pair of lovebirds were enjoying ice cream while joking together, actually from earlier there were two figures of men who continued to follow their movements. Of course the two men were Adrian and Revano.

"Do you want to get it or not?" asked Revano innocently.

"No. Let's see," said Adrian cold that Revano did not realize was actually a jealous attitude towards the togetherness of Irina and Rian.

"You're overreacting, just let them. Irina is an adult, it's natural to finally have a boyfriend" Revano said lightly.

"Shut up!" chirps Adrian flat.

"Basic, overprotective!" chirps Revano.

Adrian kept watching Irina from a distance. Remove all jealousy and resentment in Him, and try to calm down. Adrian felt that he should not be rash and impulsive.

His strategy is very mature, He must not damage it with actions that provoke his emotions as little as possible.

All of this is taken into account Adrian. This time he only planned to keep an eye on Irina until he returned home.

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CONNECT...!