The Love Between Two Countries

Sun Gate

"When we think we have made a change and have made a full circle, we unconsciously just go back to zero. The point where we start stepping, and I want to start at this Sun Gate.

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Azharin stared right at Alex's brown eyeball. Alex is too. He looked at Azharin's brown eyeballs. Alex and Azharin have the same eyeball color. The difference is that Alex's eyeballs are slightly darker than Azharin's.

Azharin stopped the bribe. He drank a sip of water. Azharin stared fixedly at Alex. "You trying to seduce?"

Alex looks shaken. He said, "No. I want to take you from Bernard. I don't want to let you go to him."

"You think I'm a sheep. It's good you said let go." Azharin resumed the bribe. On the sidelines of the preoccupation, he again said, "You know how my love journey is? Don't add to my list of heart wounds."

Alex remained silent. His heart is trying to align with his mind. He felt very comfortable near Azharin This feeling had been there from the first time he met Azharin. Even though Azharin used to talk quite briefly, Alex could keep talking to Azharin.

Alex doesn't know if he wants Azharin or just feels comfortable being friends. Seeing Azharin's happiness, giving a sense of its own in the corner of Alex's heart. Alex was also disappointed when Azharin decided he could not communicate anymore.

When Azharin contacted him again, Alex was just a casual welcome. Alex keeps replying to Azharin's messages. However, when Azharin said he would come to fulfill his invitation to vacation in Spain, Alex was very happy. The pleasure was increased when these few days were almost always with Azharin.

Azharin spent two packs of breakfast. Alex remained silent as he looked at Azharin. Azharin knew and was not disturbed. Azharin cleaned up the rest of the breakfast and stood by the window.

Azharin looked at the Spanish city from behind the window. Azharin daydreamed and it did not escape Alex's sight. Alex couldn't help but ask, "What's on your mind?"

"Nothing" Azharin said briefly. He didn't answer Alex's question honestly. Alex had been standing in front of Azharin He opened the window. Fresh air hit Azharin's face. Azharin feels better.

"You lied Miss."

"That's how."

"I'm sorry, if my jokes ruin the mood." Alex covered up the bad taste.

"No, that's not what I think Lex is." Azharin turned back to Alex. He didn't want Alex to misunderstand. It wasn't Alex that he was haunted by the window.

"Tell me. I'm here as your friend." Alex convinced Azharin.

"Bernard invites to meet. I still hang it. Then he said don't call her again." Azharin said frankly.

"Then?" ask Alex to know.

"I answered ok. Bye." One slanted smile Azharin was present. Alex again felt a faint tremor in his heart. That girl feels different now than Alex.

"Then you regretted?

"Maybe."

"Not too late. Wasn't that a call from her."

"Wow, you're talented as a fortune teller." Azharin makes fun of Alex.

"Right, I'm gifted with harboring other feelings like her." Alex said relax. He went back to the couch. Azharin's been following Alex. He hit Alex on the shoulder.

"Don't keep fishing. I'm afraid I can't leave your country" Azharin said as he headed for a small suitcase filled with clothes. Azharin is planning to take a shower.

"Stay here if you want. I'll guarantee you your life." No joke tone.

"You think it's that easy to move countries."

"Don't you know the procedure," Alex said, not with a sentence of questions.

"Hm."

"Let's take care of the visa. I'm the guarantor." Alex is serious.

"Don't joke ah Lex. Never mind, I'm gonna take a shower. Azharin had stepped towards the bathroom. Steps ceased.

"Bernard called you." Alex glanced at Azharin's phone ringing.

Azharin came back and saw Alex, he asked for advice. Alex was convinced. Azharin was calm. She swiped the blue button. Bernard's voice apologized.

"I'm sorry. I'm a selfish man" Bernard said softly after hearing Azharin say hello.

"Yes. I'm sorry too."

"When are you coming home?" ask Bernard.

"I don't know yet. I still want to enjoy my work leave."

"Can we meet. I plan on returning tomorrow." There was a hopeful tone from Bernard who captured Azharin's hearing.

"alright. Where's where?" ask Azharin.

"How about I pick you up. You can tell me where you're staying."

"I'll share the location. I take a shower first. I'll let you know when I'm ready." Azharin glanced at Alex. Azharin smiled as Alex jokingly held onto her chest.

"See you later" Azharin said and stopped the phone.

"You disappointed Lex?" ask Azharin.

"Loved." Alex admits.

"But I'd be more disappointed if I saw you were confused" Alex said. Azharin did not respond too much.

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Tong ....

Hotel room bell Azharin tolling. Azharin rushed to open. Azharin was glued to see Bernard's appearance. Bernard's appearance was very different from last night. Now he sees a more trendy man. Black slim fit jeans combined with red shirt.

"Wow, you look handsome," Azharin praised sincerely.

"Thank you Barbie."

Azharin invited Bernard in. Bernard refused. He promised to stop by, later after taking Azharin away. Azharin agreed, he took his little black bag.

In the bag, she was carrying only a cell phone, passport and powder and just a lip moisturizer. Azharin only wore black semi jeans and a moss-green blouse. Azharin visited right in the summer.

Bernard took Azharin with a rental car. They plan to Puerta Del Sol, which is the zero-kilometer point of Madrid. There is a statue of Bear and the Madrono. This place is also known as the Gate of the Sun.

"You're so pretty Barbie."

"thank you. I have always been beautiful" Azharin said confidently.

"You're changing Barbie a little bit."

"You are the one who said that."

A month after Azharin replied to the message, Bernard expressed feelings. After she claimed Azharin as a girlfriend, she preferred to call Azharin barbie. Bernard rarely used the word darling.

Azharin unfortunately did not think so. He said inwardly, if seriously, Bernard should come to see him. Spain was not included in the list for Azharin. A coincidence is just a bonus in Azharin's life, not an undertaking.

They then entered a restaurant. Bernard pulled out a chair for Azharin. Azharin smiled slightly. Expressing gratitude. Bernard sat down in front of Azharin. Bernard ordered the menu that Azharin wanted and he wanted.

"It's still a long time, isn't it?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"What if you come to my country?" Bernard's blue eyes looked at Azharin expectantly.

"Are you able to take care of and cover all the expenses and accommodations?" Azharin tested Bernard again and again.

"Ok Barbie, no problem."

Azharin tingled to want to adventure. For seven years his life was monotonous. Not to mention when she was a child she was so insecure. There were not many happy things that he felt before. The only happiness he felt, the affection of his brother.

"Seriously?"

"certain."

Azharin weighed in for a moment. Azharin thought of Alex. "How about tonight I'll tell you. Can you wait?"

"certain. I'll delay the return for a while. I'll take care of everything if you're willing to come with me."

"alright. The night I told you."

"Is it because of that Spanish friend?"

"Yes. I appreciate his kindness in inviting him here."

Bernard felt his chest slightly splashed with jealous flames. Her chest feels hot. He harbors jealousy.

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