Thorny Love

*Chapter 46

The reality of what he saw made Riska's heart ache. He did not believe that Zein had come to this city, but did not inform himself first.

"Zein, is that you? Why don't you tell me you're in town, Zein? What now, I'm not important to you anymore?" ask Riska to herself.

With tears not noticeably crossing her cheeks, Riska continued to stare at Zein and Zia who were getting further away leaving the second floor.

"You really do, Zein. You forget me because of her," Riska said increasingly feeling the pain in her heart.

Zein was completely unaware that he was being noticed by Riska. He also did not intend to ignore Riska actually. Only, he was busy with the task that his father gave, as well as the happiness he got while with Zia.

Zein and Zia arrive at the restaurant. Just now Zia wants to sit down, a message notification via WA goes to her phone. Zia looked at her phone.

Apparently, it was from Restu. He said he couldn't come. Because there was a sudden business that he had to finish. Zia's face looked somewhat disappointed when she read the message. Zein who saw the change in Zia's face, immediately asked out of curiosity.

"What's up Zia? Why do you seem to be disappointed now?"

"Restu can't come to dinner with us. He said there was something he had to do. So, we're just having dinner together."

"Oh. You don't have to be disappointed like that. If Restu can't come tonight, there's still time. Next time we'll have dinner together again" Zein said, trying to comfort Zia.

Ziana nodded her head approving of what Zein said. Although actually, he really wanted Restu to come to dinner together now, but how else, his own person could not come.

If Zia feels disappointed with Restu's absence, another case with Zein. He was truly grateful that Restu could not come. That way, he would be able to enjoy dinner alone with Zia alone.

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Zein awoke from her sleep while listening to a knock on the door. He woke up lazily while dragging his feet towards the door to see who had ruined the beautiful dream he should still get even though it was very early morning, aka early morning.

"Who the hell? Disturb me" Zein said as he walked towards the door.

As he opened the door, his best friend's face was clearly visible in front of him. Zein tried to smile at Riska who was looking at her with a sharp look.

"Hey, who do I think I was? It turned out to be mak-mak" Zein said with a smile on Riska.

"When did you come Zein? Kok tumben really come not ngabarin me first," said Riska by continuing to stare sharply at Zein.

"Oh sorry-sorry. I came yesterday. There are business matters that require me to come here. So sorry, I didn't get to know you if I came here."

"Lo comes really no business or .... "

"Zijah. Want to go now?" asked Zein while ignoring Riska.

"Yes, Zein. I'm leaving now. So you went back abroad this morning?"

"So it looks. You know I have to go home to report, so I have to go back first. But the truth is, I still don't want to go back there. Remembering .... "

"Given what, Zein?" asked Zia while walking closer.

"Given that I just came here. Males really got back there quick."

"Oh that. You can come back later."

Oh yeah forget, there's Riska here too. Good morning Ris," Zia said as she was actually in the middle of Zein and Riska.

"Morning." Riska replied with lazy words.

"Yes, I went first Zein, Riska. I'm sorry I couldn't talk for so long because I was in a blue-hurry."

"Yes not papa. Be careful on the road," Zein said as he waved at Zia. As for Riska, he just kept silent while looking at Zein and Zia with a sharp look.

After Zia completely disappeared from their sight, Zein still smiled as he continued to look towards the place that Zia had been through. It adds to the heartache that is in Riska's heart. With an annoyed face, he wanted to leave Zein without saying a word of farewell first. However, Zein quickly stopped Riska's intentions by holding Riska's hand.

"Eh, where are you going blue-hurry? Don't tell me if you also have business this morning so you have to rush away without saying anything to me first" Zein said while holding his hand

Risks.

"Lo doesn't need me anymore, why should I say anything to you, Zein. You have someone new in your life now. You don't need an old friend who's worthless like me. So, why do I have to stay here when I'm not needed at all."

"Lo, what the hell is Ris? You were my friend from childhood until now. Even forever, we'll still be good friends. So please don't talk too much. Okay, let's go in. I'm sure I'm having breakfast because I'm going home to my place this morning" Zein said, pulling Riska's hand off after she finished speaking. He did not wait for Riska to agree with what she did.

"Zit." Riska tried to resist but could not. The only thing he could do was to resign and follow what Zein wanted.

"Don't say much. Cook it now or I'll take it with you mak-mak."

I have to clean up now. Because I took the morning flight," Zein said as he left Riska in the kitchen.

'I'm right that we will remain forever friends, Zein. For that, I won't let anyone take you away from me. Never will be. I will keep you forever. You just need me here. The childhood friend who will accompany you forever, ' Riska said inwardly as she stared at Zein's departure leaving her to settle down.