The Love Story of Somplak Girl

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"I'm sorry, but on one condition." The corner of Arga's lips pulled next to form a sly smile.

"What's the condition, sir?" ask Zahra.

"Call me Mas, not Mister. I'm your fiancee, not your boss" Arga told him. Zahra did not hold back and just nodded quickly. "Try calling!"

"Mas," call Zahra flat.

"More friendly!" tell Arga again.

"Mas." This time Zahra's voice was softer than before.

"Less friendly!" Arga seemed dissatisfied to prank Zahra who was currently starting to look annoyed.

"Why are you so annoying, Mas Arga." Zahra's voice that was initially slightly taut and ended friendly was able to make Arga suddenly misbehaved. The man's smile seemed to inflate perfectly even his cheeks were already met with red.

"Why are you smiling, Sir?" Zahra's question made Arga's happiness fade away instantly. The man's smile turned into a rough snort that left Zahra astonished.

Moreover, when Arga again sat up straight and drove his car just like that. Without talking anything.

"Where are you taking me, sir?" zahra asked, unconscious.

"If you still call me master then you better shut up! My ears are hot when I hear them" Arga said. By reflex, Zahra shut her mouth for fear of mispronunciation.

Upon arrival at the apartment, Zahra only complies when Arga invites her to the elevator to go to her apartment. Though confused, Zahra still complies with the man. When the apartment door opened, Zahra was shocked to see Arga and Setya's parents as well as Laras.

Seeing Zahra's arrival, Laras is eager to hug the girl, but Setya holds back that Zahra is not afraid. Laras complied and chose to harbour his wish for a while.

"I'm ashamed, Mom." Zahra was hiding behind Arga. Seeing the four people's intense gazes at him, Zahra frightened herself. The shadow of the engagement that was thwarted because they were not equal so disturbed Zahra's mind.

Uh! I mostly watch soap operas. Zahra's mind cursed itself.

Arga approached and greeted his parents, Zahra also did that. When Arga shakes hands with Laras and Setya, Zahra looks hesitant.

"You don't want to shake hands with Om Setya and Aunt Laras?" whispered Arga. Zahra did not answer anything, but the girl coded with her body movements. Zahra slightly bowed, to greet the two people who had been observing her since yesterday.

Just grabbing Laras' hand and about to kiss the back of the woman's hand, Zahra was startled by Laras' sudden embrace. In fact, Zahra felt the embrace very tightly. Zahra was silent as she felt her heart throbbing. There are other feelings that are hard to explain with words.

"Shaqueen." The lips of Laras trembled as he said that name. In fact, the next split second, a clear liquid flowed from both corners of the woman's eyes without being able to be held back again.

Zahra. Not fully aware of everything that is happening. When Zahra wanted to release the hug, Laras tightened it even more.

"Sorry, can you please let go, Auntie?" Zahra started shaking from nervousness and fear.

"Let me hold you for a second, Shaqueena. Mama misses you so much."