The Journey of Jinan

Chapters. 28

"You take it easy, I have no evil intentions towards you or your restaurant, I'm here just to help you" Ardo said as he looked at Jinan's dislike in the face.

Jinan looked at Ardo thoughtfully. He was confused what to do. The problem is that he himself does not know who Ardo really is. This man had suddenly come into his life with a strange offer, and now he was saying he wanted to help him. But when viewed from his face and manner of speech, it seems like this man is serious about his words that want to help him.

"We never knew each other, we never even met before. Why do you want to help me? What is your intention with me?" ask Jinan.

"Don't I tell you before that I love–"

"Enough," cut Jinan. "Do you want to say that you love me and want to marry me?"

"That's the truth, Jinan. I'm mem–"

"Didn't you understand what I said? We have never known each other and we have never met before. Do you think that makes sense?" jinan said by cutting back on Ardo's words.

Ardo was silent for a moment hearing Jinan's words. Sure enough, they never knew each other, even to meet only about two months ago when he went to the woman's restaurant. It wouldn't make sense if there was a man who said he loved a woman at a time like this.

But what about his feelings? He really did not lie about his current feelings. This was the first time in his life that Ardo could feel something he had never felt before. Feeling a strange rumble in his chest as he spoke, sat face to face, even just imagining Jinan's face.

This was the first time he felt any interest in a woman, as he had only ignored the women who approached him, either openly or through his older sister.

"I don't know how to make you believe me. But I just want you to know. You are the first woman who can make me have an interest in a woman, Jinan. It sounds weird, but I'm not messing with my feelings."

Ardo paused his speech for a moment, wanting to see Jinan's reaction to what he said. But even for a while they both just kept silent with each other looking at each other.

"Do you suspect me of that, too?" ask Ardo suddenly.

Jinan frowned, then turned his face forward.

Jinan was silent for a moment, then he sighed. "It seems like what Rico said does have a point. It happened one day after we had a conversation like this in my restaurant. But even so, you take it easy, I won't accuse you until I find solid evidence" Jinan said without changing his straight-looking position.

"I will prove to you that I have nothing to do with the terror in your restaurant. If I had anything to do, you take it easy, I'd take full responsibility for your restaurant. Regardless of who did it, I promise you that I will stop this matter immediately" Ardo said seriously.

"And for your expression of love. I don't know if you're serious or just bragging. But I suggest you just bury the taste before it grows into real love" Jinan continued regardless of Ardo's words. Not indifferent, rather he does not want to hear any promises from someone, what else he does not know him.

Ardo sighed. "What made you reject me, Jinan? Are you traumatized by your first marriage?" tanya Ardo held back from being annoyed by Jinan's words.

"No," Jinan replied briefly.

"Then what?" ask Ardo urgently.

Jinan stared at Ardo intensely. But not yet he said, suddenly the sound of someone deheman from the direction of the entrance managed to take over the view of the two of them. Upon seeing, it turned out that the voice came from Marco.

"What are you doing here?" marco asked the figure behind the wall.

Ardo and Jinan frowned. At whom Marco spoke, they thought. But a second later, the figure of a Ria behind the diting after being pulled out by Marco.

"Ria," cried Jinan in wonder.

"You eavesdropping, hem?" marco asked his nephew.

Ria grinned at the horse, then she glanced at Jinan and Ardo while scratching her non-itchy head.

"Look, Jinan. Your friend is eavesdropping on your conversation" Marco said.

"Gosh, Ri. You eavesdropping?" ask Jinan to make sure.

"Sorry, Brother. Not intentionally," he said slowly at the end of the sentence.

Jinan shook his head. "How many times have you said the same, never eavesdrop on people. Not good, Ri."

"Yes, not anymore" said Ria. "You guys go on, I want to go in first," said Ria, then she ran into the house.

Marco shook his head at the behavior of his nephew. "Basic of young people. It's a shame, "he muttered as he stared at Ria's departure. Then his gaze now looked towards Jinan and Ardo.

"The servant wasn't given a drink, Ji?" marco asked and managed to make Jinan stupefied. "Aah?" While Ardo there only pulled one corner of his lips.

"Em, yes. Uncle sit down, I'll get you a drink first" Jinan said as he got up from his seat about to enter the house.

Ardo got up from his seat to prepare to go home.

"Why so fast?" ask Marco.

"Sorry sir, I have to go. There's still something I have to take care of outside."

"Oh, fine then. Be careful on the road, do not forget to come in Ayla aqiqah tomorrow yes, Ardo," said Marco and managed to make Jinan surprised.

"Geez, why did Uncle Marco take this guy to the show tomorrow?" inner Jinan wonder.

Ardo glanced at Jinan at a glance. He smiled faintly at the dislike look on Jinan's face.

"Alright, I'll come tomorrow" Ardo said and managed to get a disapproving look from Jinan. But Ardo was just silent regardless of the rejection Jinan gave through his gaze.

After Ardo's departure from his home, Marco said goodbye to enter the house. And at that moment Jinan immediately nodded his face. He completely disagrees with Marco's actions, which lead Ardo to his son's Aqiqah. What is Marco and Ardo related to? Why is Marco so warm to that man? They look like people who have known for a long time, Jinan thought. But he could anything, to forbid even Jinan did not dare.

Jinan sighed, hoping that Ardo would not come to his son's Aqiqah event in two days.

And two days later, it turned out that what Jinan expected did not come true.Today Ardo actually came to Ayla's baby aqiqah event. He came alone in a very formal outfit.not to forget the sunglasses perched firmly on the trunk of his nose. At first glance, Ardo does look very handsome with a face and body shape that is almost perfect.

Evidently from the way the women who were there were staring in awe at Ardo's appearance. And some of them also looked like they were whispering admiring Ardo's good looks. Even Ria and Elena were not left behind as part of those women.

Jinan shook his head. "Why is he the main character? Isn't what should be the topic today is my son, "inner Jinan.

Jinan sighed, then she was about to pass to her room to see Ayla's sleeping baby. No matter what the man wanted to do, what was important was that the man did not hinder the event today alone, it was enough for Jinan.

Just as Jinan turned around, he was suddenly startled by the figure of Rico who was already standing straight before him with his flat face.

"What's up, Co?" ask Jinan.

"Are you the one who brought that guy here, Ji?"

Jinan looked confused at Rico's question, but a second later he understood the meaning of Rico's question when the man's gaze pointed to Ardo sitting on the sofa with Marco and Dedy.

"Your father brought her here."

Rico looked at Jinan with a surprised face. Her papa?

"How come? Do they know each other?" ask Rico.

Jinan pressed his shoulders. "Entahla, I didn't have time to ask them that question" Jinan replied.

If the business is on his papa, Rico can't dwell anymore. Don't let that guy interrupt the show today. And do not let there be any more danger after the presence of the man here.

Shortly thereafter, the show began. And thank God all the series of events went smoothly until the event was finished. Now is the time for invited guests who only have a few people to eat the dishes that have been provided.

In the middle of the meal together, Ardo's gaze accidentally stared at the figure of a man dressed all in black behind the wall of one of the surrounding houses. At first Ardo was just watching the guy while eating his food. But when his gaze accidentally caught the figure of another person dressed the same in a car parked not far from the Jinan residence, now Ardo put down his dinner plate and rose from his seat.

Some of the people sitting near Ardo - including Jinan's friends - were confused by Ardo's suspicious behavior. Especially now that Ardo is standing behind a glass window covered in curtains with a position like being watching someone out there, making them more suspicious of his behavior.

"What are you doing?"

Ardo looked at the figure of Elena who was already standing behind his body with a curious look.

Shhh ...

Ardo placed his index finger in front of his lips, then he returned to his original position. Ardo's eyes widened when he saw a nongol shotgun in the window of the back door of the car he suspected. And Ardo again surprised when he saw the direction of the rifle that turned out to be aimed at Jinan who was taking food at the dining table.

Before the bullet in the rifle came out of place, Ardo quickly closed the door to Jinan's house. At the same time, gunshots were heard hitting the door of Jinan's house.

Everyone inside and outside of Jinan's house looked shocked at the sound of Ardo's door closing firmly, and with the terrifying sound of gunfire.

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