UNINTENTIONALLY

Episode 63

The rain was pouring on Jakarta, the night happened to be the time showing at six o'clock. Not too late at night, but at least almost at night.

Dinda promised to accompany Steve to the wedding of Alianor, his cousin who lives in Germany.

Dinda has agreed to Steve's request. He could no longer cancel this agreement.

At the request of Steve who wants her to look beautiful, Dinda wore a peaceful dress, in line with her natural white skin color.

That dress was Steve's gift to Dinda a while back.

The phone rang continuously on Dinda's dresser.

A call from Steve, which irritated Dinda for not focusing on her activities.

Dinda picked up her phone. "Hello" said Dinda. Yes, I'm done. Whahuh? It's up ahead, all right, okay, I'll be there.

From the front door of Dinda's apartment there was a loud bell ringing repeatedly. He has arrived, thought Dinda was Steve. She ignored him, Dinda just focused on her lips that she was about to dye.

"Niko, please open the door, there's a guest anyway," From inside her room, Dinda yelled at Niko who she saw was sitting quietly.

"Yes" answered Niko. "I'll open the door."

Niko was the first to open the door, because she was in the living room, Niko was watching a movie.

Vaguely as he opened the door was seen a man standing behind the door leaf. His body was tall, wearing a Dongker blue suit with a soothing fragrance.

"Sir Steve," said Niko. "What if Mr. Steve was standing at the door?" Niko asked, she doesn't know anything.

"Call me brother Steve" Steve asked.

"Sister Steve," Niko imitated. "Good service, rather than calling sir!"

Niko was a little stunned, she smiled, then asked. "By the way, brother Steve here what's going on? Looking for brother Dinda?" Niko guessed.

Steve nodded. "Yes. Is Dinda ready?" and Steve wanted to know.

"So, brother, it just so happens that Dinda's brother is putting on his makeup" said Niko.

Steve agreed, he went inside. Niko led Steve from behind while closing the door.

Niko takes Steve to sit on the sofa with her while watching TV.

"Do you like to watch dramas?" ask Steve. From the television screen it was clear that Niko was watching the drama.

"No," Niko dodged. "Where could I watch a drama like that.

This must be Miko's job, Niko thought. Before he opened the door, Miko sat next to him, obviously Miko must have done. After changing the television channel, Miko disappeared. Miko must have intentionally done this, especially she must have known that Steve was coming.

Niko is angry, she wants to reply later.

From the bedroom door, Dinda came out with a beautiful look. Steve who was sitting right in front of the door of Dinda's room was immediately stunned.

"I'm ready" asked Dinda. "You leaving now, or?"

"Now Brother," said Niko. "If it were tomorrow, the show would be over."

"Right is what Miko said" Steve said. "I agree with him."

"Niko Kak" Niko whispered. "Not Miko," He fixed this misunderstanding.

"Oh yeah, Niko," Steve mimicked his call.

"Let's go now, it's too late" Dinda reminded Steve.

Steve nodded, he first walked in front. Dinda's tailing from behind.

They left Niko alone. But, not missing Dinda's footsteps, Niko interrupted him.

"Sir Dinda," call Niko. "Don't forget to go home and bring good food, all wrapped up," said Niko.

Dinda shook her head, Niko's request was a bit absurd. Dinda ignored him, they continued on their way.

Because the inner-city toll road is a little quiet, it took a short time to get to the hotel where Steve's cousin had the event.

The front of the hotel is attached to the flowers that dangle as the door welcoming guests in complete red carpet.

Everyone present was seen by Dinda in pairs. They are not ashamed to hold the hands of their respective partners.

All the women looked beautiful with clothes that each fit on the body.

After getting out of Steve's car, Dinda just doesn't talk. Up in front of the hotel, his eyes glanced around.

Steve took a deep breath, Steve quietly watched Dinda. "Don't think about other people, just think of them as just plants passing by" whispered Steve.

Steve gave his hand to Dinda. In order to be like the other invited guests, Steve wanted Dinda to take him in.

"Hold my hand" Steve asked. "We'll go inside" he asked.

Dinda nodded, she accepted Steve's hand. He took Steve's hand into the hotel.

Inside the hotel, Alianor greeted him cheerfully while hugging Steve. They let go of meeting kangen because they have not seen each other for a long time.

"Hey Steve," said Alianor. "How are you. Lately you have been difficult to contact," Alianor mince words.

"Sister is too proud of me," replied Steve humbled.

"He is who" Alianor pointed to Dinda.

"He's my future wife" Steve whispered.

"Huh? Sure enough? Soon you will catch up," said Alianor in disbelief.

Steve raises his eyebrows, he says narcissistic. "It won't be long, we'll definitely be like you guys" Steve winks his eyes, teasing Alianor.

"Oou," Alianor was amazed. "I don't think, Steve's a woman phobia, now there's a woman. Even secretly already dating," Alianor alluded, he spoke originally.

"Ah, yes.." Dinda smiled shyly as she tucked her hair in the ear.

Hearing Steve and Alianor's conversation made Dinda blush.

Alianor was still with the same expression, she extended her hand to Dinda. "I'm Alianor, Steve's cousin," he said, almost forgetting how to get to know Dinda. "And this is my wife, Qory," Alianor pointed to his wife.

"Hi, I'm Qory," said Qory, he thrusting his hand at Dinda.

"I'm Dinda," Dinda replied to Qory's hand.

Dinda also wanted to return Alianor's hand, but Steve dismissed him first. "His name is Dinda, she's Steve's wife-to-be!" Steve Obviously.

Alianor cleared his throat, slightly shaking his head because Steve's behavior was still like before. Steve doesn't like his stuff being touched by other people.

"okay... Dinda, what a beautiful name," praised Alianor.

"But it's a pity that she's someone else's wife" Steve said.

Dinda just smiled shyly, not knowing why Dinda couldn't argue with Steve.

"Ehm.... By the way, soon the show will start. Can you sing a special song for me and Qory?" Pinta Alianor to Steve. "That's if you don't mind!" Alianor.

"Ehm.." Steve thought for a moment. Whether it could or not, Steve didn't know what to answer.

"Come on," Alianor insisted. "One song alone, as a form of our wedding gift."

"I can sing a song for you" Dinda said first. "This is a special song I sing to you," Dinda offered. "If brother Alianor and brother Qory don't mind."

"You can sing, of course" Steve whispered. She was afraid that if Dinda could not sing, she would embarrass herself.

"Yes, I can sing" Dinda replied reassuringly.

"Are you sure you want to sing for me and Ali?" tanya Qory made sure.

"Yes. I'll sing a song for you guys" Dinda nodded. "Take this as a surprise on your wedding day" Dinda said sweetly, reassuring the couple.

Ali and Qory exchanged glances. Then they nodded at each other agreeing to Dinda's request.

"If you don't bother Mrs Steve, we're flattered by the song you're going to sing" Qory said.

Dinda sure, she wants to sing. He went on stage, tried to sing a song he liked.

"Do your best, let's just say you're singing to me" Steve whispered to Dinda. She supported her girl, before she went on stage.

Dinda looked at Steve, she smiled. Even in situations like this, Steve still supports it. He is not the type of romantic man, but every action Steve on dinda, always considered by Dinda as something romantic.

Dinda took a deep breath, she was very nervous to sing. Since Dinda was already confident in her decision, Dinda would still be singing.

Dinda's headed to the piano, she's trying to clink piano keys. Steve below the stage was shocked.

He seemed to be in disbelief and convinced that Dinda could play the piano. "Since when can he play the piano," Steve said hesitantly.

But Steve was sure if Dinda could even though he was not good at playing a note from the piano keys.

This time Steve had to be silenced, because Dinda had actually played the piano since childhood.

Dinda pressed the first piano note while trying to recall the notes of her childhood piano.

*I'm trying to reach you, I can't hide.

How strong it feels when we dive.

I wade through the ocean of my mind.

My wounds will heal with salt.

My consciousness will recover.

Whenever you and I, we dive.

But in the end I drowned.

You drowned me to the bottom.

All the shame.

When you call my name.

I feel pain.

When you came.

We can kiss forever*.

Everyone cheered on Dinda. Including Steve who continued to shake his head while patting his hands as hard as possible.

Everyone was amazed at Dinda who was good at playing the piano. As well as his soft voice made the invited guests like they were watching a celebrity playing a gig.

"How can you play the piano so eloquently?" Steve curious. He wanted to know and demanded Dinda's explanation. "I never knew you could do it."

"I used to be in a music club, and the piano was one of my favorites" Dinda replied. "I've been playing the piano since I was a kid, my dad taught me," Dinda told me of her wonderful childhood.

"You are so many secrets" whispered Steve in praise. "It's not wrong if I like you," she teased, Steve is good at seducing.

Dinda smiled, she liked Steve's compliment. "Just play the piano, not something strange," replied Dinda humbled.

Steve was amazed at Dinda who turned out to have a talent for playing music. He no longer doubted the woman he loved. Steve seemed to have found his world together with Dinda.

Steve and Dinda's second conversation near the stage on the sidelines by Alianor and Qory. They approached both.

"Gee...." Qory applauded Dinda. "You're very talented in art. It's perfect for you as a woman" Qory said.

Dinda smiled, she liked Qory's words. "Thank you for what he said, I'm flattered."

"Not a word of praise, but indeed you are the perfect woman next to your beautiful side. It's only fitting that Asian women are always a prima donna," Qory added his sweet words. "You are cultured," he went back to praising.

"Oh, instead of standing like this, you better eat first. Steve seemed to forget himself to entertain his future wife," Alianor reminded, while taking out his chirp.

True too, Steve thought he almost forgot that Dinda must be hungry in the middle of an event like this.

"Let's get something to eat, let's go eat" Steve asked. "You want to eat cake or something else, let me get you, "Steve took the initiative.

"I'm not so hungry, juice alone seems to be enough" Dinda replied modestly.

"That's all?" Steve confirmed.

Dinda nodded, she didn't need anything else.

"Okay, you wait here. I'll get you some juice" said Steve politely.

Steve gets Dinda some juice, right by the juice table there's cake, Steve gets hooked.

Because the cake plastered on the dining table looks beautiful, especially the taste must be good, Steve with his ignorant hands took a small plate for Dinda.

"This cake tastes so sweet, you'll love it" Steve said. "I found him at the dinner table" he told me.

"But I don't really like cakes that are too sweet" Dinda dodged.

"You'll just taste it first" forced Steve. She feeds Dinda a cake on which there is a cherry topping.

"I really have to keep my blood sugar, this cake is too sweet" Dinda denied. He refused Steve's mouthpiece.

Steve's still pushy, he wants to feed Dinda. "Taste one spoon, then I'll be happy."

Steve's compulsion is always undeniable. Twice Dinda gave up, twice also Dinda forced her.

"Okay, I'm a chip, but you have to eat it too" Dinda said.

Steve nodded, he agreed to eat a plate of cake together. Steve feeds Dinda a little romantic. He did not want to dirty his girlfriend's face.

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