SWEET COVENANTS

The Sweet Covenant - 30. Admissions

It's been almost a week Irina hasn't said much. At home Irina just a lot of silence and everyone tried to understand according to Marinka's direction to let Irina behave as she wanted as long as it was not dangerous.

Likewise at school, Irina also silenced Rian. Rian who previously felt guilty for having mispronounced and made Irina hurt also tried to understand and give time to Irina.

Only, Rian did not know that Irina's silence was no longer due to the problem of mispronunciation on the last Monday, but something more complicated. Irina was in a state of turmoil with her own circumstances. His feelings, his analysis, his decisions, all that makes him think hard to not be eager to mate with anyone.

"It's already Saturday, when will Irina cuek like this?" rian's inner self while still busy was immersed in the last learning activities of the day. His eyes occasionally glanced at Irina who was completely unconcerned with him and looked focused on learning.

"Tomorrow the holiday, I want to talk to him," Rian's inner self again.

The bell for the study hour has ended has sounded loud throughout the school. As usual, all the students were busy preparing to go home. After the teacher came out of the classroom and Irina gawked out of the classroom later, Rian immediately pulled Irina's arm to hold her back.

"Irina, wait!" prevent Rian from making Irina stop her steps and turn her head towards him.

"When do you want to be quiet? It's been a week, we have to talk" Rian said, pleading with Irina.

It was true, Irina knew they had to talk. After all, Irina did want to find the right time to be able to talk to Rian alone.

"Irina.." rebuked Rian who was still waiting for an answer from Irina.

Irina let out a heavy sigh and proposed for them to meet at a cafe not far from the school location.

"Well, tomorrow I'll pick you up" said Rian, then let go of Irina's arm and let Irina walk away.

***

Sunday morning, sunday,

The clock in Irina's room shows at 10:30 local time. Irina was preparing while waiting for Rian to come pick her up.

Yesterday after school Irina had asked her parents for permission that she would go with Rian. The plan is that they will both chat while enjoying lunch at the cafe that has been determined by Irina. The cafe near the school that Irina also always used to spend time with Veronica, her best friend. The same cafe used Adrian to talk to Revano before.

At exactly 11:00 local time, Rian arrived in front of Irina's house. Irina immediately came out of her room and said goodbye to her father and mother who were sitting in the family room.

Seeing the figure of Adrian who was sitting on the living room sofa while reading a book, Irina felt awkward having to pass through to go to the main door of their house. Inevitably Irina approached Adrian and said goodbye to him clumsily. Adrian did not say much, just agree Irina and then again busy reading the book.

Marinka leaves the family room and follows Irina out of the house, a little pleasantry to Rian as a form of formality "putting" her daughter out of the house.

Rian smiled politely and promised to take good care of Irina as long as they were outside.

After Irina and Rian leave until the figure of the two disappears from the corner of the house yard gate, Marinka re-enters her house and finds Adrian looking at her full of question marks.

"Why?" ask Marinka to Adrian.

"Do Adrian need to keep an eye on them, ma'am? Following it? Take her home?" cercahs Adrian.

Marinka laughs at Adrian's behavior. A playing victim, waiting for his mother to order it when Adrian himself whose soul and body are turbulent do not want to release Irina in the hands of Rian.

"Let it go, give Irina time to solve her own problems" Marinka said calmly.

"But.." argued Adrian did not accept the decision of his mother.

"It's Adrian, mom says you don't have to worry. Do you think Irina wants to elope? He thought so too early." joked Marinka and closed his words with a giggling laugh.

Adrian looked down embarrassed, his face flushed and hot to hear the tearing thrown by his mother. Indeed, at this time Adrian almost lost his mind burned jealousy. Adrian is just too good at hiding his feelings in front of Irina.

***

At the Cafe, the,

Irina and Rian sat facing each other while enjoying their lunch. Unlike usual who was carefree when they were together, the current atmosphere felt awkward and silent. Rian who had finished eating this time just silently waited for Irina to finish the dish before her eyes.

When finally their lunch session had completely finished, Rian began to open up the conversation.

"Irina, I'm sorry," Rian said without further ado.

Irina shook her head slowly, she felt uncomfortable with the expression of guilt that Rian gave her. No, this is not how it should be.

"You're not wrong whatever Rian, the incident at that time is not something we have to discuss, it's done. I'm the one who should be apologizing," Irina quickly exclaimed in nervousness, her fingers interlocking with each other. Irina was busy twisting her wiggly fingers.

"meaning?" rian did not understand.

Irina let out a long sigh, preparing to explain all the news that had also recently taken her by storm.

Slowly Irina tells Rian about the commitment in her family, about Adrian who is not her biological brother, about Adrian who is HER FIANCE.

"Once the story is told" said Irina Iirih ended the story and lowered her face unable to see Rian's reaction.

Irina kept her head down waiting for Rian to say a word, but what she heard this time was a small laugh from Rian. The sound of laughter that sounded bitter but also made Irina wonder why Rian even laughed?

Rian patted his own forehead, enjoyed his laughter and when he felt satisfied he began to speak up.

"Why nduk? Look at me" said Rian.

"I'm laughing at myself Irina, don't be afraid, I'm not angry either" he continued.

Irina frowned when she now chose to look at Rian's face carefully. Rian does look like he feels funny about himself. Rian sipped a cup of warm cappuccinno in front of his eyes before finally starting to chatter.

"Irina, do you want to hear my story?" rian asked while scratching his temple that did not itch.

Irina just nodded slowly as a sign that she was ready to listen to Rian's story.

"You know I'm cool, right? I'm handsome, I'm the son of a school foundation owner who is considered great, I'm an idol even though I'm not comfortable with all that," Rian said seriously but jokingly.

"Irina, when I was in Junior High, all the privileges I had used arrogantly, I was also a playboy. Those who are after me, why don't I take it for fun? Right?" rian continued again and this time Irina was shocked by Rian's statement.

"You feel yourself, right? When I first met my attitude was probably a bit of a bitch. I don't follow the rules, I'm funny, I like it. The difference when sitting in High School I was not so interested in making friends because of the experience of Junior High time, I realized they were all just glare at what I had. They are not sincere." Rian chanted again.

"But it's different being with you Irina," Rian paused his sentence, looking at Irina who was looking at her face in a stunned manner.

"You remember the first time we did group work in a green park? Your words are so sincere about me and I feel like proving that I'm a better person, I like you too." Rian said firmly to Irina flattered.

"I've been thinking about these few days, even before I've felt strange about your brother's attitude. Well, even though I didn't think that the reality was this. But honestly I don't mind, for me this isn't a problem even though I'm disappointed but life goes on, right?" said Rian trying to be wise and smiled gently at Irina.

"You don't want to keep our relationship?" irina lirih.

"You want to?" Rian questions Irina's feelings.

Irina was silent, she really did not expect the man in front of her who had been looking indifferent and only haha-hihi with her could be wiser than she thought. Irina blocked her tears.

"Don't cry, don't play, it'll be ugly." joked Rian.

Irina chuckled, her tears spilling from the corner of her eyes, but soon managed to subside when she heard Rian's spare change.

"Gram!" chirps Irina.

"But it works, hehehe.." chirped Rian cengengenesan while boasting himself.

The atmosphere of the two of them began to feel warmer and more carefree, they chose to spend a piece of chocolate cake while telling a lot of stories even though this time they started out familiar as friends.

Yes, special friends, teach each other things that they both do not realize are in each of them2, a reminder of the blindspot they have.

***

Time passed and life went on. Irina and Rian, who are now transitioning from lovers to ordinary friends, Irina who is still considering her feelings for Adrian, her decision to choose to accept the commitment of being engaged to Adrian or not, and this time Irina already has Veronica as a friend to share her problems after she finally solved her relationship problems with Rian.

Of course Veronica was surprised, even when she could not bear to keep a secret to her brother, Revano, then later did not expect that her brother even knew of her first, and then did not know, Veronica was shocked. But then Veronica who loves her best friend, Irina, is now loyal to listen to the complaints of Irina.

Veronica always tried to calm Irina who every day felt afraid of the presence of Adrian who had seen with different glasses. Adrian is a stranger with whom he is chosen to be his fiancee.

Irina rarely met Adrian at home. In addition to Irina being busy at school, Adrian is also always busy following their father to the office to learn little by little about the ins and outs of the company. If not with his father, Adrian is usually preoccupied with various preparations to leave for England. Many things must be taken care of by Adrian so that he can divert his feelings of fear towards the decision that will be given later Irina.

It has been almost two months and during that time also Irina secretly always pay attention to Adrian whenever there is an opportunity with him such as when eating together, sitting in the family room, or just passing by in the house. The two of them didn't talk much, no one tried to start talking.

Irina was struggling, either since when her heart was always pounding every time it was near Adrian. He could not see Adrian as a fiancee, the man he would marry later. Irina was embarrassed. Adrian looks more handsome in his eyes. Irina is not disbelieved, even before she was always proud of her good looks and the prowess of her "sister.

Just like a few days ago, one night when Irina saw a very neat-looking Adrian in a suit to attend a school farewell. Irina is fascinated with Adrian but only hides a tinge of red on her face.

That night after the show was over, Adrian came home with a trophy which he said was a "king of the school" award". All those who gathered in the living room were fascinated by what Adrian brought, including Irina. Marinka, suddenly teases Adrian.

"Then, who's the queen of the school? You must be considered compatible" seduced Marinka, his mother.

"Senna Zain, she is indeed a beautiful woman," replied Adrian lightly.

"Well, there must be many who took your photos while standing side by side on stage" Marinka teased again.

I don't know why Irina feels uncomfortable and unhappy. An emotion that Irina did not understand possessed her.

"What the hell? 'And brother Adrian is my fiancee! Why talk about other women?" chirped Irina in her heart. Jealous.

Irina passed into the room and it was then that she began to realize her feelings, that in fact she had accepted the family decision to make Adrian as her fiance. Only, Irina had not said anything.

"Tock... Geck..."

The sound of the knocking of the room made Irina wake up from her daydream.

"Irina, tomorrow I leave," said Adrian softly when he realized that Irina was still awake behind the door.

Irina did not answer and learned that Adrian had left after hearing Adrian's footsteps away from her room.

Irina let out a heavy sigh, she was confused tomorrow should how?

***

City X International Airport,

Marinka continued to wipe the tears that gradually continued to wet her cheeks, she could not bear to remove Adrian from her side.

Riffan, who had always been a wise man, embraced his wife and whispered softly to his wife, "It's a pity that Adrian can still occasionally visit us if possible."

Irina who has since departed from home and is now standing behind her father and mother can only be confused what to say goodbye to Adrian.

His heart also could not stop beating fast. Even his heart felt like it wanted to jump from its place.

A handsome Adrian with a dark blue denim jacket and sunglasses approached Irina and Irina knew that she should be able to give certainty.

The figure that turned out to be very tall was now only a few inches in front of him. Irina's breathing was tight, she was too panicked. Adrian who realized Irina was trying to calm her down by grasping the two tiny hands of Irina who was already soaked by cold sweat.

"Your hand?" adrian said shocked to feel the cold air from Irina's hand.

Irina tried to pull her hand but Adrian clasped her tighter.

"This will warm your hands" said Adrian as a form of attention to Irina. The red gush on Irina's face could no longer be hidden.

"Irina, I'm sorry I've always been so bad and I'm sorry that I've been busy myself lately and ignored you" Adrian said.

Adrian wants to finish everything in him before he leaves.

"Sorry I was selfish all this time, I don't mind if you meno...."

"I accept!" rebut Irina quickly. His heart this time was completely like jumping from its spot and the red tinge on his face felt extremely hot.

"What?" Adrian made sure that he didn't hear wrong.

"I accept this engagement," repeated Irina no less fast rhythm than before.

Adrian smiled with relief, to be honest he was pessimistic about Irina's decision. Even during this time he was busy in the office studying business with his father, and, he no longer positions himself as a successor to the Domino company but only someone who promises to contribute with high loyalty after successfully getting an education in the UK as a gratitude for the love and care of the second his parents will live the life he has.

"You kidding me?" adrian asked in disbelief.

Irina was unable to say anything more and when she realized Adrian had to go to the departure lounge, Irina did not want to talk anymore. She forcibly removed Adrian's hand and immediately hugged him tightly.

"Really there, brother... I'm waiting for you" whispered Irina softly.

Adrian felt a warmth permeating his whole body, a happy feeling and so relieved. Adrian returned Irina's embrace more tightly as if he wanted to channel all the feelings of love that he had stored for a long time into Irina's body without having to say a word.

"I promise to make you my queen, Irina...."

***

TAMIN~