The Couple AL

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Geo surrounded every corner of the room looking for the whereabouts of Allia. There was a little bit of worry he felt now. No, not worry, but guilt. Yes, Geo was sure he only felt guilty towards Allia. Not worried or whatever it is Geo doesn't understand.

Geo did not find Allia in any room. He's been looking all over the rooms, the kitchen, the bathroom. But still, Geo did not find it. He thought Allia would go to Alvino's room, but she didn't. When Geo opened the door to Alvino's room, Allia's older sister was asleep.

Geo decided to check the second floor. Geo never went up to the upper room. So, this was his first time going there. Allia and Alvino's house is huge. Geo admit it now. But is it true that they are just alone? So where are their parents? Working out of town, right?

Geo climbed one by one the stairs. When it was on the last stairs, Geo was immediately presented with an amazingly beautiful view. There's a rooftop up there. Geo walked quickly as he saw a girl sitting on the chair that was behind him. Geo sat in a seat away from Allia. He saw the woman was closing her eyes, visible remnants of tears that were still wet there.

"Am I that pretty, until you have to keep looking at me like that."

Allia's voice startled Geo who was looking at her. Geo looked at Allia still closing her eyes. But, Geo was confused as to why the woman could know of his whereabouts.

Geo averted her gaze when she saw Allia's eyes open, she wiped away the remains of her tears. Glancing at Geo for a moment, Allia stared straight at the sight of the city in front of her.

"Why are you crying?" ask Geo.

"It's none of your business" Allia replied without turning her eyes away.

Geo shut up for a second. Then again asked Allia the question, "Why are you crying while watching the movie?"

"You ever miss someone you care about so much?" ask Allia.

Geo looked at Allia who was staring blankly in front of him.

"And when you miss it you can't stand it anymore, what are you gonna do?"

Geo didn't know what to answer. He just kept waiting for Allia's next words.

"So, you can't do anything to get back to him." A drop of tears came back out from Allia's eyes, the woman directly rubbed it.

For the first time Geo saw Allia like this. Alia seemed to be bringing out what she had been craving all this time. Usually the woman looks very happy, and is always annoyed with Geo's attitude. In contrast to now, Allia made Geo know her soft side.

Allia chuckled softly at Geo who had just been silent while looking at him. Allia laughed at herself inwardly, now she looked weak in front of others, and why that person was Geo.

"I look weak, don't I?" Allia laughed blankly.

"Don't laugh at yourself. If you want to tell me, I'm ready to listen to your story."

Now Allia who was speechless saw the unusual response from Geo.

"Why are you silent? I know we always fight. But, can't you, can't you just let yourself hold back everything you feel? I can be your story partner for this time."

Allia stared at the seriousness in Geo's eyes as she said it. Did he have to tell Geo all his grief? Allia hesitated, later Geo would increasingly consider him weak. But, isn't Allia indeed weak? When she remembered her parents, tears just flowed without permission from Allia. Allia exhaled her breath. He decided to tell Geo.

Geo got up and sat down beside Allia. Waiting for Allia who will tell you the story.

Allia turned her eyes forward. "I miss both my parents very much. They died five years ago in an accident. Now I just live with my brother." Allia paused for a while her speech letting Geo digest what she said.

Geo listened to Allia's story without cutting it though. He had not expected Allia's life to be this heavy. Now Geo understood why Allia spoke like that earlier. And he also understood why all this time he had not seen the whereabouts of Allia and Alvino's parents. Geo felt guilty because he had made Allia sad to remember his parents by changing the film to "Female Family".

Allia tells Geo everything, except for the accident. He could no longer hold it alone. But she also can't tell Alvino this, fearing her brother becoming sad and blaming himself for the departure of both of their parents.

Geo shifted her seat, pulling Allia into his arms. Allia who was shocked by the sudden action of Geo fell perfectly silent. His body seemed stiff he could not move to release the man's embrace. Geo hugged her tightly. It was usually Alvino who hugged him like that. Allia tries to control herself, then tries to get away from Geo.

"Shut up, I just want to hold you for a moment" said Geo, who felt the movement from Allia.

Allia fell silent again, with a heavy heart she let Geo hug her. Geo could only do this after hearing all of Allia's stories. He felt what Allia felt.

Allia leaned her head against Geo's chest making the empu stunned. Geo felt that something was amiss with her as Allia leaned her head. He did not know his current mixed feelings. Suddenly his lips could not help his smile. Comfortable. It was that word that described how Geo felt at the moment. What kind of feeling is this?

"Until when are you gonna hug me like this?" asked Allia who felt sore from hugging him for a long time.

Geo let go of his embrace. Geo laughed softly, he felt clumsy himself.

"I'm sorry" Geo said.

Allia rolled her eyeballs. "It's so bad you hugged me."

"It's not for that that I apologize" Geo said because Allia misinterpreted where she apologized.

"Then?"

"I'm sorry to you. Because of me, you remember both of your parents" Geo explained.

Just understanding what Geo meant, Allia said, "Alright, no problem."

"Thank you for listening to my story" he continued.

Geo nodded in response. He did not feel any objection at all from hearing Allia's story. He just feels happy.

"Al," call Geo.

"Hm?" Allia muttered to reply.

"Thank you" Geo said suddenly.

Allia turned around not understanding Geo's intention of suddenly thanking him. "Thank you?"

Geo nodded.

"His embrace. Can I hug you again?" asked Geo with his innocent face.

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