The Pearl of the Heart of Alvino

09

"Where are you from?" alvino asked as they sat in a restaurant chair.

"I just finished a show with my friends,"

"Only?" Ana nodded slowly in response. The two of them ate with some chatter. After finishing, Alvino drove Ana home because she happened to not bring a vehicle today. Alvino stopped his car in front of the house that looked luxurious.

He was a rich man's son. Inner Alvini.

Ana immediately opened the car door and got out of there. Ana's smile seemed to expand as she looked at Rania who was running small towards her.

"Sister!" rania shouted, after they were close, Rania stretched out her arms to hug Ana and Ana returned her sister's embrace.

"Why did my sister just come home? Papa went with his friend, I was lonely at home alone," said spoiled Rania. Ana rubbed Rania's hair gently. Since the passing of their mother, Rania became very spoiled for him. When Ana has an affair without Rania, it is certain that when she returns home, Rania will always welcome her. Rania broke the hug from Ana's body, she looked in wonder at the car she had just seen for the first time.

"Who's not going home?" ask Rania curious.

"Sama Alvino, who just became CEO yesterday," Ana said. Rania's body immediately stiffened, she was speechless with fingers squeezing each other. Ana looked confusedly at Rania who suddenly looked very nervous. Alvino got out of the car and approached the two of them. Instead of being calm, Rania's body was getting nervous.

"What's wrong with you, Ran?" ana asked worriedly as she looked at Rania's gelagat which looked like she was avoiding Alvino.

"Hey, are you afraid to see me? Why do you always look down when you see me?" ask Alvino without further ado. Alvino looked in surprise at Rania who never dared to raise her face when faced with him.

"Ti-no sir," replied Rania stammered. Rania walked back slowly, although Alvino remained standing in place.

"Why should ...."

"Sister, Rania went into the room first huh. There's a lecture assignment that Rania has to complete," Rania's pamphlet cuts Alvino's speech. Rania walked quickly into the house. Ana and Alvino just stared at Rania's departure in bewilderment.

"Is your sister always like that to new people?" alvino asked when Rania was out of sight.

"Not really, she was a little shy, but she never always looked down like that when meeting new people" said Ana who was also confused with Rania. "Let's try asking. Let's go in first, Al," take Ana.

"No, thank you. Maybe next time I stop by," Alvino refused with a wry smile on his lips. Ana returned Alvino's smile.

"I also thank you for taking me home" Ana replied. In fact, Ana is very fascinated by Alvino's smile which always makes Alvino many times look more handsome.

"Then I go home first. Excuse me," said Alvino, he got back in the car, then drove the car away from Ana's house, while Ana stared fixedly at Alvino's car until it disappeared from her sight. After Alvino's departure, Ana returned to the house, while Rania was still standing next to the window of her second-floor room.

"You're so handsome when you smile. Honey, your smile is not for me" Rania muttered sadly, Rania felt jealous when Alvino was close to Ana. Moreover, Alvino and Ana threw each other a sweet smile like that.

"I have to realize that I don't deserve you anymore." Rania closed her eyes and squeezed the window curtains in her hand. It felt, Rania could no longer hold back the tears that came out from the corner of her eyes.

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"You're home, Al?" aluna asked as she saw Alvino enter the Mansion. Alvino walked up to Aluna, then kissed Aluna on the cheek.

"Yes, Mommy. Al's tyre just leaked on the road" Alvino said, leaning his head against the sofa.

"No! There was a friend of Cacha's who helped Al change the tires of the car. She's a girl, but she's great, Dad. He can change the tire of Al's car without anyone's help" Alvino told enthusiastically, leaving Aluna and Davin stunned.

"That's great, is he Cacha's friend who sang yesterday on your show?" ask Aluna curiously.

"Not, but the twin. Their faces are twins, but they are very different," Alvino, Aluna and Davin said, smiling thinly, this time Alvino was enthusiastic when telling about the opposite sex.

"Do you know, Al? The girl who sang on your show was the daughter of Mr. Sandi, the owner of Sandijaya Group. Daddy used to work with them, but for some reason, suddenly Mr. Sandi moved out of the country and just came back here." Alvino listened to Davin's words carefully.

"They're Cacha's schoolmates, meaning they're Nadira and Febian's schoolmates too. Do you like any of them?" Alvino looked straight at Davin.

"Dad, I haven't even thought about love. Didn't Daddy just hand over Alexander Group's responsibilities to Al?" Alvino asked back in annoyance.

"Daddy just asked, maybe you like one of them and plan to get married young. Which one do you want, Al? The tomboyish and brave girl or the one with the incredible voice?" Davin again teases Alvino, upset Alvino immediately gets up and walks towards the room. Davin chuckled amusedly at the back of Alvino who was away from his eyes.

"You are it, Mom! It was great to upset Aluna" protested, Davin embraced Aluna and landed a kiss on Aluna's cheek.

"Leave it. He also likes to tease me and make me upset. I love you, dear," said Davin, kissing Aluna's cheek.

"Remember Mas! We're old." Aluna patted Davin's cheek slowly.

"Even though we are old, but ...."

"Our spirit must always be young" she interrupted Davin's speech, making Davin so anxious and showering Aluna's face with many kisses.

"Mas, do you want to match Al with one of them?" aluna asked doubtfully.

"Not really, but if Al falls in love with one of them, I'm okay" Davin replied casually. Aluna took a long breath.

"Let Al focus on his company first" said Aluna. He did not expect, Al who he used to lead has now become a leader of the Alexander Group company.

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"Ran, can you ask me something?" asked Ana when the two of them were sleeping together. Rania did not reply, but she looked questioningly at Ana.

"Why do you always look down when you meet Al? Is there something?" ana asked softly, as she was afraid of offending Rania.

"No, I just don't trust myself to meet a handsome guy like him" Rania lied. Ana exhales violently, trying to believe Rania's words, even though her heart says that Rania is lying right now.

"You sure?" Ana really wanted to confirm her sister's answer. Rania nodded slowly.

"Yes Brother. Didn't you know for yourself that my body is no longer smooth. So, I will try to limit myself from any man. I don't want to be disappointed in the end" said Rania. Ana immediately hugged Raina's body tightly. The two of them have been together since in the womb, so what Rania feels then Ana will feel, and vice versa. While hugging, suddenly Rania's phone rang. Rania saw the name 'Kak Kenan' on the phone screen, with Rania's happy face immediately raised the call.

"Hallo, Brother Ken," said Rania with a fluffy smile. Ana's heart hurt, she felt pain in her chest. Since their meeting abroad about five years ago, Ana has actually fallen in love with Kenan. However, as if Kenan never looked at him or cared about him, Kenan was very close to Rania, but not to him.