The Handsome Savior of my Life
Chapter 24. Candour
Somehow, Shakira, who is only 22 years old, only once knew love despite running aground due to betrayal, never thought in the phase of her life that is now met by a man named Benjamin Abhimanyu Negara. The figure of a man is famous for his intelligence. An unequaled aura of leadership. Ability to conquer opponents. Men are loved by many women. The mysterious man. It's very mysterious even. There was never any news of him with any woman. Naturally, given his tragic love life. Which woman would deny her existence?
Unknowingly, Shakira continued to look at Benjamin who was eating satay with his lontong. Despite never eating at the foot of five, Benjamin did not complain, instead looking to enjoy it very much. The suit he wears has been removed and only uses a shirt and even his tie has also been stored in the car. Watching Benjamin fold the sleeves of the shirt up to the elbows. It's so adorable to see it. I've also felt hugged by the densely bulging burly arms...Shakira smiles to herself.
"Be careful.and his saliva spills a lot.." said Benjamin made him aware of his thunderous daydreams.
Unconsciously Shakira rubbed her lips. Making Benjamin laugh. Realizing that he had been seduced by the handsome man who was eating in front of him, Shakira could only throw her face, holding her back from being discovered.
"No need to be ashamed, I have indeed been created perfectly like this from the factory. Someone said I was like Captain America.."
"Uhukkk uhuk.", Shakira coughed at Benjamin's words just now. While drinking the mineral water recommended by Benjamin, Shakira just shook her head.
"Basar narcissist.!", whispered Shakira though she sounded softly in Benjamin's ear.
"But like it...".
"Idihhhh..Who likes it? Situ emang boss but pedenya height.", ledek Shakira while sticking out her tongue.
Benjamin only smiled faintly in response to Shakira's ridicule. Then stand up and pay for their dinner.
Not far from their location, there was a pair of eyes that were constantly watching and watching them. Occasionally the person takes a picture of their closeness and immediately sends it to someone who is waiting for news.
Benjamin's wrist watch has been shown at 9:30 p.m.
"Come on.our walk is still long", take Benjamin as he grabs Shakira's wrist.
"Where else are we, Benji?"
"Follow it. It's a night for you".
Shakira was silent for a moment and obeyed Benjamin's invitation.
The car was back in night traffic.
A sense of happiness in each heart was felt by both. Enjoy the beauty of the streets at night, enjoy their existence even though they do not say a word from their lips both. Enjoy the time at the moment.
Songs by Brent Morgan also played and accompanied their journey.
...Don't listen to the voice inside your head...
...You're doing just fine...
...You're trying your best...
...If no one ever told you it's all gonna be okay...
...We're just people never sleeping over stupid ****...
...We won't remember in the morning...
...Yeah, we're gonna forget...
...And no one ever told you it's all gonna be okay...
...When you lose faith in everything you ever know...
...Don't give up on you...
...When life gets overwhelming...
...Relying on yourself its hard to do...
...But don't give up on you, no...
...If you've been lost and lonely...
...Ashamed to be alone with only you...
...With no one left to lose...
...If it's the last thing that you do...
...Don't give up on you...
...You've been living off opinions for way too long...
...Afraid to be right, ashamed to be wrong...
...If no one ever told you it's all gonna be okay...
...These people always keep up to keep you down...
...I know they never told you it's all gonna be okay...
...When you lose faith in everything you ever know...
...Don't give up on you...
And finally they sang with Brent Morgan, smiling at each other, as if strengthening each other.
...When life gets overwhelming...
...Relying on yourself it's hard to do...
...But don't give up on you, no...
...If you've been lost and lonely...
...Ashamed to be alone with only you...
...With no one left to lose...
...If it's the last thing that you do...
...Don't give up on you...
...There's no one like you, yeah...
...One to one...
...Never gonna find another like you, yeah...
...You, there's no one like you, yeah...
...One to one...
...Never gonna find another like you, yeah...
The car Benjamin was driving took them to the suburbs. Flickering lights radiated from the city's iconic bridge.
Suramadu National Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Madura Strait, connecting Java Island and Madura Island, Indonesia. With a length of 5,438 m, this bridge is the longest bridge in Indonesia today. Suramadu Bridge consists of three parts, namely overpass, connecting bridge, and main bridge.
The car stopped not far from the view.
"Beautiful no, Kira.", said Benjamin opened the conversation while pointing towards the bridge.
"Well, I've always been obsessed with bridges. In fact, I met you on the bridge, didn't I?" Benjamin chuckled when he remembered the events of that night.
While Shakira who had known in advance the trauma and prolonged guilt experienced by the man sitting next to her from Mama Seila, could only take a deep breath. Wanting to hug and give a pat on his shoulder and say everything will be fine like the lyrics of the song that they both just heard.
Silence filled their awkwardness. Until finally Benjamin spoke. This time with a heavy voice half whispered, "Don't give up on me, Kira...".
Shakira's body was frozen to hear Benjamin's words that were loaded with meaning but not spoken.
Benjamin's eyes were still straight staring at the flickering lights on the bridge, with both hands firmly gripping the steering wheel tightly.
I want to hug the man's body. Despite looking haughty, arrogant and cold from his outward appearance, Shakira knew, Benjamin was fragile, not looking all right.
"I'm not like most men who are proud of their behavior, with the hedonism of the world. Playing women isn't in my dictionary. Life passing from woman to woman is not my nature. I'm not one of them, Kira. I am also an ordinary man born from the womb of a woman" Benjamin explained by turning his eyes to Shakira. Looking into Shakira's eyes seemed to want to confirm that it was all true.
"Benji.", Shakira who was stared at by the eyes of the eagle was not able to say anything.
"I can't promise anything right now, because you know for yourself no, there was Lena. 3 months of time asked by both my parents to try to give her a chance. If those 3 months fail, then all matchmaking plans are void. Wait for me, Kira".
"What do you mean Benji? I'm confused by all you say?!"
Benjamin who felt that his words were circling around without any direction felt frustrated and rubbed his face violently.
"How do I tell you.", "Said what Benji? Speak clearly.waiting for what? What am I supposed to wait for?"
"When it begins, this taste exists. I love your presence, get me excited again", Benjamin said with honesty.
Shakira was shocked to hear the expression of honesty from a prominent corporate PresDir. A Benjamin revealed his heart.
"Benji.me. What about Lena?"
"Please wait 3 months as I said. And in the space of 3 months find out what exactly you feel about me, then let's meet again like this", close Benjamin without wanting to listen to Shakira's answers and reactions, start the engine of the car and drive it back towards the city towards their respective apartments..
connect first. This is still about the beginning of their relationship that is not yet clear yes dear kaka² readers..
thank you support always for Shakira and Benji 🤩🤩🤩
