There's Only You
CHAPTER 16 - Dating
"Yes, whatever you want to say. I don't have time to listen to your jokes either. Again, I just wanted to say, thank you... For what you've done to me"
"Is that all?"
"meaning?"
"And you said... If your mother is a very valuable person in your life. Seeing him grieve makes you feel so devastated. And... Indirectly, I have helped resolve the conflict that occurred between you. Don't we? And... I just got a thank you? No more?"
"Are you really wanting anything else? What should I give you?"
"By you"
"What's? Meanin?" Zahra exclaimed with a frowning forehead.
"One day with you. Think of it as a form of gratitude, for the small actions I have done, but have a big impact on you and your mother. How's girl?"
"But you won't do anything to me? Look yeah, I'm not a silly woman who can easily be invited to do things she shouldn't. You understand what I mean?" Accuse Zahra with a sharp and probing look. Negative thoughts began to enter his head. Makes Alwi smile thinly.
"And I am also not a cunning man who would deceive a woman for my own satisfaction. Besides, I also don't want to get into trouble with your father, who is also my boss. You understand what I mean?" Alwi with his leisure.
"All right, I'll see you tomorrow. See you"
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The next day they met again, to do what they had agreed. Alwi enthusiastically invites Aurora to the comfort of entertainment.
Both of them seemed so happy to enjoy every ride of the game in that place. Starting from Zip bike, sky tree, swing valley and hot water balloon. Aurora is very enthusiastic to enjoy the sensation of a hot air balloon and witness the beauty of nature from above.
Alwi, who had to wear sunglasses and cover his head with a jacket hat so that no fans would recognize him and ruin their event, was thrilled to see the bright smile on the girl's face while with him. He hoped that a moment like this would never end.
By noon, Alwi invites Aurora restaurant with a cool natural scenery attraction, as their place for lunch.
After lunch, they headed to a tourist spot under the foot of the mountain with a million natural beauty. Aurora stared at the beauty of the vast and well-preserved landscape of the plantation in amazement. Coupled with a very large camping area and has been decorated with tents lined up.
The atmosphere at night looks so beautiful and amazing, with flickering lights installed in the tent areas. Aurora felt very comfortable and calm to spend the night in that place. He did not expect, it turned out that the more days Alwi was able to make him feel happy and excited.
"Hows it? Are you happy and satisfied for tonight?" Alwi asked as they were sitting casually in the dock behind the tent.
"Yes, I'm so happy. Since breaking up from Gibran, only this time I can laugh freely again. Not constantly shackled in feelings of anger, disappointment and hurt towards him" Aurora said. Staring at the sparkling stars scattered and decorate the sky at night.
"Fiancee. We no longer have any relationship now, after I knew what she was doing behind my back" Aurora firmly corrected Alwi's words.
"He cheated?"
"More than that. He even touched another woman. I don't even know how many women have sex with him. A little bit more, we're both getting married. But I caught him with another woman in his apartment.
Even I helped button the woman's clothes. It feels... I would love to scratch the faces of those two people, until they are destroyed and no longer formed. We were together three years. We were even engaged. I think he is a loyal man. He can take care of his heart and body for me.
But it turns out, it's only in my imagination. I thought our relationship was his life and dream. Turns out I was wrong. Perhaps for her, this relationship was just a game to her" Aurora smiled bitterly with eyes still staring out into space.
"I understand how you feel. If I were in your position, of course I would also be furious. But if I think, as a fellow man. If I look at Gibran's gaze on you, it seems like he really loves you. Why didn't you give him a second chance? Maybe true, what he did was a khilaf. If you two still love each other, maybe your relationship can still be repaired"
"Other things that can be repaired? It is free to repair relationships that have already been destroyed. Like a glass that has fallen and broken. As great as we are to fix it, it will still not be intact again as before.
Likewise with my feelings, which had already been destroyed when I learned the reality, that all this time he had never kept his love and loyalty for me. So to maintain a relationship full of lies and lies? I don't need a guy like him. I'm sure I can still be happy without him"
Alwi was stunned to see the face of Aurora who was speaking softly and dramatized.
"Oh yes, thanks yes" Aurora turned her head to look at Alwi.
"Hem?" Alwi frowned.
"For tonight. Thank you for accompanying me. I have been a good listener for every complaint. So I can face it with a cold head. Thank you so much.
All this time have been patient to face my cold and urgency. I'm glad to see you. Though annoying... But you're so much fun. Hopefully after this, we can become friends who protect each other" Aurora smiled.
"Only as friends? Can't it be more?"
"You mean?" Aurora asked in confusion.
Alwi held Aurora's hand fingers gently. "Can't I be a man, the owner of your heart? The man who will be your companion until death do you part? The father of your children? The one who will be the place for you to pour out all your sorrow and happiness? Didn't I.... Can you have such a position in your life? I love you Aurora. I miss you"
Alwi said with a soft and deep look. Making Aurora flabbergasted to see the man who looked very serious. During getting to know the man, only this time did he see him this seriously. Though usually, the man was always joking and acting annoying.
Aurora looked into Alwi's eyes fixedly. And he saw the seriousness of his eyes. Fear began to be felt. He quickly pulled his hand from Alwi's grasp.
"I guess.... It seems like all this time you have misinterpreted my attitude towards you. I feel comfortable and happy with you. I found a friend and sister in you. Just that extent. Can't be more" Aurora said without daring to stare at Alwi.
