The Seduced Teaser

Opting to Go

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Since Ziya's confession of feelings to Delfin the other day, Ziya had never again contacted let alone met Delfin. More precisely, Ziya chose to avoid Delfin. He did not want to get hurt more with his feelings. He wants to make peace with the situation. It just so happens that Delfin is taking a leave of absence for the next few weeks. So, Ziya did not need to find a reason to dodge.

"You don't work, son? Mommy noticed that for a few days you did not come out of the orphanage at all" Erna said as she looked at Ziya who was sitting in the back garden chair of the orphanage. Erna approached Ziya and sat down beside Ziya.

Ziya smiled, then he hugged Erna as the woman he already considered to be his biological mother sat beside him.

"Mother, thank you for always being there for Ziya" Ziya said. A few moments later he broke his embrace. "Mother, Ziya has decided to stop being Delfin's manager. Ziya wants to make amends for Ziya's mistake with Delfin. Maybe if Ziya leaves Delfin's life, Ms. Cia will accept Delfin back," Ziya said. There was a feeling of unwillingness as he said that sentence. However, this time Ziya must be able to express his feelings for Delfin. Ziya wanted to bury all those flavors deeply. Letting that feeling become a memory that he may never be able to forget.

"Yes, Honey. Mother knows you're a good boy. Mother is still proud of you, son. Hopefully all these events can be a lesson for you, Ziya, so that in the future you become a stronger and wiser woman in taking steps in the future," said Erna, he rubbed Ziya's shoulders full of affection.

"Thank you, Mother" said Ziya, smiling and embracing Erna again.

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A bright morning, accompanied by the sound of birds chirping as if singing welcomed the air so cool this morning. The plan today is for Ziya to meet Delfin, to submit his resignation as Delfin's manager.

Ziya was ready with his beloved black sling bag. Ziya will meet Delfin at the Pramono family residence. Last night when she was about to go to sleep, Nice sent a message to Ziya. He informs Ziya that Delfin and Cia have been reunited and are now living in his Grandpa Cia's house. Ziya's heart was greatly relieved to hear the happy news, at least it made his guilt towards Cia and Delfin slightly lessened.

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Ziya was already at the residence of the Pramono family. He now sits opposite Delfin and Cia.

"How are you, Miss Cia?" greet Ziya with a smile that adorns her face. Ziya was also happy to see the state of Cia who still looks beautiful and elegant despite being pregnant.

"Thank God, as you see, Ziya. I'm healthy, especially now that Delfin is so considerate of me and our future child,” replied Cia while stroking her stomach which is now a little bulging.

Delfin smiled at Cia, then stroked her head and kissed her. I don't know, even though Delfin has reunited with Cia, but Delfin still feels disappointed by Ziya's actions. Because of Ziya, Delfin had almost lost Cia as well as her baby. Although, his little heart also realized that Ziya was only a victim. However, still, in fact Ziya's actions have made her household life upside down and almost dispersed.

"Sir Delfin, Ms. Cia, I mean to come here, I would like to apologize for all the things I have done. I'm sorry, it's been a thorn in your household. Really I am so sorry.” Ziya paused his sentence, he tried to hold back his tears from falling.

"Sir Delfin, thank you for giving me confidence all this time. I am delighted to be working with Mr. Delfin. Although in the end, I had to betray your trust. I'm sorry, I've used you for my personal gain. Forgive me if during my time as manager, I was less than the maximum. From today I will resign as your manager, sir. Thank you for all the kindness you've had for me as well as the orphanage." Ziya smiled looking at Cia and Delfin alternately. A sincere smile erupted from the bottom of his heart.

Ziya really wanted to forget everything. He was happy to see Delfin and Cia reunited.

"May your family always be happy, and may you forgive all the mistakes I have made. Ms. Cia, Mr. Delfin, I'm sorry." Ziya moved from his seat intending to leave the Pramono residence. There was a sense of relief, but there was also a sense of tightness seeing Delfin's treatment on him that was not as warm as it used to be.

“Zi, wait!” Cia's voice interrupted, making Ziya's footsteps stop. Although hesitant, but in the end he turned his head towards the couple.

“I'm also sorry for everything I've done.” Cia's voice was so sincere that it sounded within Ziya's listener's senses.

“Bu Cia no need to apologize. Here I am wrong.”

“This is not the fault of you two. This is all my fault.” The baritone's voice sounded thunderous pulling everyone's attention towards him.

Pram walked up to the three of them. “I have involved you in the household affairs of my granddaughter. I am grateful that you are a good person. Had I chosen the wrong person, maybe Delfin and Cia would have completely separated. And that I will regret for the rest of my life.” Pram took in his breath. He looked at Ziya with a difficult gaze to decipher.

“For the orphanage, you take it easy. The ownership deed will be changed in your name so you don't have to leave the parlor. Everything has been processed by my lawyer.”

Ziya is hearing Pram's words. It felt so hard to digest those words. Until Delfin's voice breaks Ziya's daydream.

“I'm sorry.” Ziya's voice shook with the cry. The voice he longed for was letting out what his owner was feeling.

“While disappointed, I have forgiven you. I appreciate your efforts to help me return Cia to me. I hope, we can still be friends.” Delfin extended his hand as he looked at Ziya with an engraved smile.

Ziya welcomed Delfin's hand out, “Thank you.”

Cia cuddled up to Ziya, “Thank you, Ziya.”

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His heart was now very relieved. Now he thinks about his future. He intends to leave this city. Leave all the good memories ever created.

“But again, Son?” Erna approached Ziya who was standing next to the window of her room.

“Eh, no, Bun.”

Erna frowned, not believing it just like that while Ziya smiled knots.

Ziya invited Erna to sit on the bed. “Say Mr. Pram, the parlor will be moved on my behalf, so we don't have to worry about dwelling again.”

“Hah? Really?” Erna was unable to hide the look of her shock.

“Iya. Yesterday, Mr. Pram himself said it. All still process.”

“Thank God then.” A smile full of relief adorned that old face.

“Bun.”

“Iya, Son.”

“A—aku permission to go, yes.” Ziya said a little doubtfully.

“Where do you want to go?” The second time in a day Erna was taken aback by Ziya.

“Ziya want to find another experience out of town,” he said softly, “Ziya want to quickly forget everything that has happened here. Ziya does not want to continue to be glued to the memories of Delfin, Bun,”.

Erna looked at Ziya with sadness. Ziya in his arms. “You are sure that your departure will be able to forget Delfin?”

Ziya was silent for a moment. Surely he doubted, but if he did not try where he knew. “At least Ziya has tried, Bun.”

“Mother support whatever is best for you, son," Erna said with a smile on her lips.

“Still, Bun.”

“You must each day give news to Mommy.” Although heavy, Erna tried to understand with the decision Ziya had taken.

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