The Charm Behind the Mist

By ourselves

~Happy Reading~

The next day Carren opened his eyes slowly and looked around him. When he realized where he was, Carren immediately got up and sat down. He looked at the room he was in. While looking at the bed cover on the sofa, Carren was downcast. He knew, Aaric had departed just as he had said.

Carren remembered his promise last night to Aaric, to pray for his flight. He bowed his head while holding his chest, he was grateful for the new day, Arric's flight, his work plan of the whole day and the health of his loved ones.

Slowly she got out of bed, and with a care, she walked towards the sofa and lay down on the bed cover used by Aaric. I just met you last night, but I miss you so much this morning. The atmosphere of the room was different, without the presence of Aaric.

He lay down for a moment while curled up, smelling the scent of Aaric's body still attached to the bad cover. Her heart burst out with a different sense of longing and affection, before meeting her yesterday. Before there were doubts and many questions, whether Aaric had the same feelings. But now he knew, Aaric loved him.

Recalling everything Aaric had said to her, he did not want to linger in that place. All the luxuries available in the room could not comfort his heart. He folded back the bad cover Aaric used and went into the bathroom.

In order for her aching leg to not get wet, she cleansed her body carefully. After coming out of the bathroom, he opened the suitcase and checked all the luggage. Apparently nothing was left behind. All were taken by the man who went to get his suitcase.

Carren chose the appropriate clothes to meet with the resort manager as arranged by Aaric. He was grateful, Aaric had made his way easier, so he could quickly meet with the resort manager without meandering.

Before meeting the manager, he headed to the restaurant for breakfast while waiting for the meeting time. Carren was surprised, as he mentioned the name of the room used as Aaric said. The servants served him well and respectfully, even though he was only wearing room slippers.

While having breakfast, he enjoyed the wide sea view with the sunlight that started to shine brightly. 'Suppose Mama and Sister Aaric are here, complete already happy this morning. Start the day with a good breakfast in a beautiful and luxurious place. Everything that never crossed his mind.

She felt so blessed, her heart was soaring with gratitude. Yesterday he was thinking to merogo his pockets rather deep in order to have lunch in this place. But now he can enjoy it for free, because of the presence of Aaric.

While looking at the pounding waves touching the edge of the coral beach, Carren gasped. He remembered Aaric's remark, if it was definitely time to return to Jakarta, he would inform him of his arrival so that Carren could arrange a meeting with his parents. 'Didn't Aaric fly to Jakarta this morning? Did Aaric fly back the Aussie as he said? Carren nodded and regretted forgetting to ask that.

Towards the time of the meeting, Carren prepared everything necessary for his work. He did not wear his sneakers, so that his legs could heal quickly. When he gets home, he can wear his shoes. 'Looking at his legs, his manager and secretary would understand. Not impolite, but an unlikely condition.' That's what Carren thought.

When meeting the mansger, he was well served and friendly. Everything asked was answered politely by the manager, even those not asked were explained by the manager. They will be happy to help Carren on the preparation of the event and also H day.

Carren was amazed by the resort's kind treatment to him. Carren immediately contacted his client to confirm the date of his wedding. So that he can directly book the date and place. He felt like he was getting a durian collapse, when the manager said he was going to vacate the date for Carren. Then give the manager's personal phone number, so Carren can call him at any time.

Carren left the manager's office, escorted by one of the employees to see and check the place to be used as a venue for the wedding reception.

Suddenly her phone vibrates, Carren immediately picks up her phone from inside the bag, thinking it was Aaric who contacted her. But when she saw the name on the phone, Carren patted her forehead.

📱"Siang Carren's. So come tonight?" Parry asked, as Carren responded to his call.

📱"Jiang, Parry. I'm sorry, can't come because it's still out of town. We will return to Jakarta tomorrow. There was a little problem, so I couldn't go back. Sorry, yes." Carren said softly, feeling unwell, he forgot to tell her early.

📱"Ngga papa. When you come back, tell me, yes. Careful." Parry said, then ended their conversation after a thank you from Carren.

Today, Parry and Riri will hold an engagement event, after Parry and the family have proposed to her some time ago. So Parry invited Carren to attend his engagement. Carren felt bad to be present at the private event of the two big families. Parry has said, not inviting anyone else, just the closest family since his status has not been announced by his parents.

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Elsewhere; the Piltaren family is busy, preparing for Riri and Parry's engagement. They only held it at home, at the request of the Hutama family. Leon has arrived from Bali, meet Riri who is trying to relax by sitting on the balcony.

"Who wants to get engaged, be careful. Don't let his heart be salto." Said Leon, joking with his sister who was tense.

"Aaah, Mrs Leon. Just make it a shock. The one that made my heart salto. Thank God Leon is back. Dad said, Mas may be late, because there's a follow-up meeting after the main meeting." Riri said with pleasure.

"There was a follow-up meeting, but I didn't go. Ask permission, 'cause somebody's getting engaged." Said Leon, smiling, disturbing his sister.

"Oooh yeah, Mas. I'll get to know the abstract, yeah." Riri said with a sumberinga face, as Parry had told her to invite Carren to their engagement.

"No need. I have no interest in meeting your abstract. I have my own abstract." Leon smiled considering his encounter with a girl at the airport. Now he calls it abstract, because he doesn't know who he is yet.

Riri immediately looked at her brother with a surprised face. "Mas has an abstract? Will I bring her here tonight?" Ask Riri, as if in disbelief.

"If I could bring her here tonight, I wouldn't call it abstract. But immediately said his name. Sudaa. I'm gonna take a break, let's be fresh tonight. Capeeeee..." Said Leon, while walking a bit bowed leaving Riri laughing. He threw a pillow at his walking older brother bowing with a laugh. Her brother's presence reduced her tension.

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