The Love Story of Somplak Girl

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Zahra hissed and put down the knife roughly. Arga, who saw that, approached and his face was full of anxiety. Arga grabbed Zahra's hand, stuffed the girl's index finger into her mouth and took a slow sip to stop the blood flowing.

Surprised at what Arga was doing, Zahra just kept silent and looked at Arga who was so painstakingly sipping his blood slowly. Zahra's heart was pounding, especially when the shadow of the scenes of romantic movies that he often watched was twisted in his brain. Both corners of Zahra's lips were attracted. Her smile expanded upon seeing how romantic Arga was currently doing.

"Next time, not just your fingers, but if you can cut your hands!" Arga's words were able to disperse Zahra's daydreams.

The girl sneered in annoyance and pulled her hand forcefully. Arga smiled and then rushed away from there. Zahra grumbled as she saw Arga leaving without even a word.

"Gee! It's bad, bummer anyway!" Zahra cut the vegetables again in annoyance. In fact, the sound of a knife that collides with the cutting board is able to give a code that the girl is expressing her frustration.

"So, you really want to cut off your hand? Let me help you then."

Zahra was shocked when she heard Arga's voice from behind. The movement of Zahra's hand stopped instantly and she just stood glued in front of him. Zahra lowered her head when she heard Arga's approaching footsteps. However, a few seconds later, Zahra was stunned as Arga grabbed her hand and placed a plaster on the wound.

After Arga finished installing the plaster, Zahra stared fixedly at Arga. He did not expect that Arga would be that attentive to him. Arga also averted his eyes because he did not want to be swept away in the charm of Zahra which might make him forget himself.

"Don't get exposed to water." Arga this time did not go and instead leaned beside Zahra.

"Then, how do I wash these vegetables, sir?" Zahra asked ketus. He felt arrogant when he did not see a single servant who had helped him. In fact, Zahra had no idea since when the servants had left. Maybe some of the servants were ghosts so leaving doesn't need to be ushered in.

"Are you able, Sir?" zahra asked half-little.

"You underestimated me?" Arga looked upset. However, Zahra just chuckled.

"I'll just ask, sir. Why you should rent," ledek Zahra. The girl was getting a little brave.

***

After everything was ready and presented on the table, Arga immediately called Rasya and Pandu. The four of them sat in the dining room. Rasya gulped when she saw the appearance of the Zahra-made bakmi that was so appetizing. In fact, without waiting for Pandu, Rasya immediately picked up and ate voraciously.

Those who were there only saw and gulped many times when they saw how to eat Rasya who was like a starving person.

"Slow down, Ra." Pandu put his spoon back. Then put a glass of water nearby just in case Rasya suddenly chokes. Rasya did not respond, and was busy enjoying the bakmi.

They were stunned when Rasha finished two bakmi dishes. Rasya who ate, but it was Pandu who felt his stomach bulging. Pandu did not think that Rasya ate this gluttony even impressed greedy. Though usually, Rasya has no appetite and more often vomit his food when just filled with a few mouthfuls.

"Zae, you sleep here. There are still many empty rooms here," Rasya told, but Zahra shook her head quickly.

"Gue pity Suketi at home alone. Markonah again sift night. I want to go home," Zahra refused.

"Gee! Why was Suketi not invited here?" Zahra just smiled in response to Rasya's question. "Then let Arga drive you."

"No, Ra. I'll take a taxi."

"Can't! If you don't want to be escorted Arga then tomorrow you have to stop being a janitor in the office."

"Geez, you're so mean, Ra." Zahra snorted violently, but Rasya stuck out his tongue to mock his best friend.