SWEET COVENANTS

The Sweet Covenant - 25. Speak from Heart to Heart

Adrian approached Irina who was sitting sweetly while sipping her ice-blended chocoforest frappe drink. It seemed that the drink was still full, not even reaching half the volume of the glass, a sign that Irina had just ordered another drink for the second time.

The table occupied by Irina was also clean, the remnants of food and beverage containers had previously been cleaned by the cafe waiter. This time Adrian's eyes were fixed on a white cup located at the table as well as a cheese cake arranged right in front of the empty chair that Adrian would use to sit.

"That's.." murmured Adrian before taking a sitting position in front of Irina.

"Oh, that's I just ordered everything for Brother," Irina said quickly as she continued to sip her drink.

Irina's eyes did not dare to look at the figure of Adrian standing nearby. Irina was feeling guilty for having forgotten Adrian for almost an hour without asking her news or any other pleasantries.

After all, somehow it felt like Irina had just felt very happy when she was with Rian, but suddenly it turned into a sense of awkwardness, stiffness, stiffness, the feeling is so gloomy even though they are in the mall area that tends to be crowded will be hustle and bustle of humans.

Now Irina has to be alone with Adrian, her brother.

Adrian stared intently at Irina. Clearly Adrian is aware that Irina is being misbehaved and all the things that Irina does as a form of guilt.

Without the ba-bi-bu Adrian immediately sat down with a calm carefree manner and a thin smile was on his lips looking at the dish in front of him. Although Adrian knows all that Irina does is just how Irina makes up for her guilt, it still makes Adrian a little happy because it turns out that Irina clearly remembers all her favorite drinks and foods.

"Unexpectedly, it turns out that Irina still remembers my favorite," inner Adrian.

"But... Holy hooch! I just had a glass of espresso, my stomach can be bloated if I drink again!" rutuk Adrian in his heart a little panic because it is impossible not to refuse to drink it. That would definitely make Irina disappointed.

"Sister likes espresso and cheese cake, right?" irina asked to make sure to keep her eyes focused on the drink she was drinking.

"Duh! Why is awward like this?" rutuk Irina in her heart.

"Hmm.." murmured Adrian while raising both eyebrows as a sign of asserting Irina's question.

Feeling satisfied sipping a cup of espresso before, Adrian prefers to enjoy the cheese cake presented in front of him only. One small bribe managed to make his feelings feel calmer due to the melt of cream cheese tucked in the middle of a pile of two pieces of soft textured sponge sweet vanilla flavor that spoils his taste buds.

Just like Irina, actually Adrian also felt awkward sitting together in the cafe with Irina. Only, Adrian is very expert to cover his feelings by being cold and put on a flat face is a skill that he has mastered for years. So, Irina was not the least bit aware of the awkwardness that Adrian had.

"Ehm..." Adrian cleared his throat slowly after spending a mouthful of cheese cake in his mouth.

"What's up, brother?" ask Irina spontaneity.

Irina's gaze that had lowered her head immediately looked straight at Adrian with an anxious look. The way Irina who suddenly watched him carefully even made Adrian surprised until it made him choke a little. Coughed.

"Sister okay? It's a quick drink!" Irina offered her drink.

Adrian welcomes Irina's drink. Thankfully Irina did not choose to give Adrian a cup of espresso that was still hot so Adrian felt relieved to have spoiled his throat with a flow of cold liquid from Irina's drink.

"Wait on! Doesn't that mean...." Adrian squealed in his heart, realizing something.

His current actions did not mean that they were kissing indirectly?

Adrian immediately returned Irina's drink, her face slightly blushing, feeling ashamed of herself by what was on her mind.

While Adrian himself realized when he stole a glance at Irina when returning the drink, there was not the slightest hint of Irina's agitation that showed awkwardness or realized the actions they were doing. Irina was purely overwhelmed with worry about what Adrian was going through, no other taste.

Adrian is ashamed of himself, only he thinks beyond logic and of course it is natural that Irina looks ordinary, what is strange when Brother and Sister share a drink?

Kaan yes?

***

Adrian was still enjoying the cheese cake in front of him and Irina was still busy sipping her drink. The activities of the two of them have succeeded in busying them and distract them from choosing to talk with one another.

In fact, their current situation is very appropriate to talk from heart to heart, at least Adrian should be able to use well.

Uh! Adrian's ego is too big.

"Duck!"

A cafe-goer passing by their desk accidentally hits Adrian's new suitcase with his knee. The plain black suitcase despite its small size was only left on the outside edge of the table and it should indeed inhibit the flow of the road for others who passed through them.

"Oh sorry, I was not on purpose" said the visitor who hit the suitcase.

The visitor simply smiled as a sign of nothing to dispute from their current situation.

Without saying another word the visitor then passed to the table that had been occupied by several colleagues.

***

"Emm, why did you buy a suitcase?" irina asked immediately after they had now calmed down by themselves.

Adrian did not expect that Irina would question the suitcase he had bought and suddenly Adrian finally realized something. Irina's question is the most appropriate opening sentence for them to finally speak together from heart to heart.

This time Adrian should not waste the opportunity that already exists.

Before finally starting to speak up, Adrian chose to sip his espresso that had begun to cool. Adrian tries to calm himself from the turmoil of feelings that begin to dominate him. No. gabe. There can be no nervousness. Adrian has to talk.

Adrian thought hard to sort out the right sentences and appropriate for use some time in the future that will be used to talk.

"Ehm..." Adrian cleared his throat for a moment, making Irina put the focal point of attention on Adrian.

"I bought a suitcase because I was leaving" Adrian said briefly.

"depart? Where are you going?" Irina scrunched her forehead, all this time Irina did not get any news about Adrian's plan.

"After graduation, I will continue my schooling to England, it has been planned by my father for a long time. I'll be home for a long time, Irina." said Adrian with a stare that felt more thundered.

Irina was only silent, while Adrian also chose to busied himself by sipping his drink again after saying his words. Adrian was a little more relieved. Although Adrian is eager to express his feelings of joy, jealousy, even commitment to their engagement, but Adrian knows that he should not be impulsive.

All must be explained slowly in order not to become shock therapy for Irina.

"Irina, do you hate me?" Adrian repeated the question.

"No," said Irina firmly.

Silence for a while made Irina realize when Adrian said that going to England turned out to make Irina feel lost even though a little, I don't know, Irina did not understand.

While Adrian has always been like a stranger to Irina, there is still a fear of loss running all over Irina when she heard what her brother said. Maybe the feeling arises because they are used to always being together.

"I'm sorry to always be so stiff and cold to you" Adrian said.

"Well! He's conscious!" cry Irina in her heart.

"My time isn't much Irina. Can the time that's left, before I go to England, we have a good relationship?" Adrian looked straight at Irina, showing an earnest attitude with his question.

"I've never been so bad to big sister" Irina said firmly.

"Deg!" Adrian gasped, He knew Irina had managed to express her disappointment.

"I understand Irina, I'm sorry."

"Why brother?" asked Irina who this time stared fixedly with a pair of eyes that looked glazed.

"What was I wrong all this time?" irina asked again in a voice that implied a bitter feeling.

Adrian tries to calm down and think of a choice of sentences that can relieve Irina's emotions. Adrian does not want any drama that can be consumed by the public at this time. Anyway, this is a public place.

Adrian grabbed Irina's right hand, clasped Irina's palm tightly, trying to calm down.

Irina of course gasped, never the slightest bit Adrian made physical contact with her like this, it felt strange but soothing as if to disturb Irina's longing for a warm little Adrian figure to her.

"Can we get more familiar? Restore the warm atmosphere that used to be? I'm guilty of you Irina. Let me fix things. I'll try but there'll be no results if you don't give me a chance."

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