Unknown Love's

Giovani's Support

This morning Kinara had looked neat, she was planning to go to the bookstore.

Paris remains crowded on weekends, some people are seen busy receiving calls on the street, the rest walking alone with a partner.

Kinara immediately rushed to the taxi. It didn't take long to get to the bookstore she wanted to go to. A salesman greeted his arrival in a friendly manner. Kinara answered the welcome and after that she rushed towards the row of fashion and design books.

Kinara took out some sample books for her to see and she read for a moment at the table provided by the shopkeeper.

"Hey...".

A voice made Kinara take her eyes off the book she was reading.

"Oh hai, Gio.", said Kinara as her eyes caught the figure of Giovani already standing in front of her.

Giovani smiled sweetly, and sat down on the chair that was in front of Kinara.

"It's a pleasure to meet you here. Are you alone?", Giovani noticed around.

Kinara nodded, "Yes, this weekend I came here on purpose, there are some books I want to buy".

"Oh so".

"What are you doing here?", asked Kinara.

"I'm just looking around. I happen to have an appointment with Farhan at ten this time, while I wait for him yes I come here", explained Giovani glanced at his watch which had shown at 09:30 Paris time.

Kinara only gave a small nod and smiled faintly at Giovani's reply. He refocused on the book in his hand.

"Have you had breakfast?", asked Giovani.

"Yet" Kinara replied without taking her eyes off the book she was reading.

"Good then. Let's have breakfast together. Yes even though it's almost noon, I don't think it's a problem" Giovani asked.

Kinara was silent, she did not give any response.

"I beg you, I just want to treat you" said Giovani.

Kinara closed the book in her hand, "Alright. But I chose and paid for some books first huh".

Giovani nodded happily.

Kinara has bought four fashion and design books. Giovani takes Kinara to a cafe not far from the bookstore.

"Thank you for accepting my offer" Giovani said after he and Kinara finished ordering food.

Kinara smiled, "I should be thanking you for bringing me here and treating me".

Giovani replies to Kinara with a sweet smile.

"Mmm..Can I ask you something?", Giovani asked seriously.

"Yes, what?".

"What's your relationship with Farhan so far?".

Kinara took a deep breath, "We're just old friends like Farhan said last night, we were college friends".

Giovani nodded his head. Before long a waiter came to deliver their order.

"I'm sorry, I got a call first" Giovani showed me his vibrating gawai. Then he stood up, momentarily leaving Kinara who was still sitting in her chair.

Kinara just nodded her head. He chose to postpone eating his food until Giovani returned.

A few minutes later, Giovani was back.

"Sorry, make you wait".

"What's wrong".

"Why haven't you eaten your food yet?".

"I'm waiting for you. It doesn't taste good if I enjoy this food first".

"Hm..is it? all right, let's eat".

Giovani and Kinara enjoyed their meal. Sometimes Giovani asks and tells funny things that make Kinara laugh.

"It turns out you're so funny and fun", praise Kinara sincerely.

"Yes, you should have known me more deeply" Giovani replied with a smile.

"Sorry I'm late", the arrival of someone averted Giovani and Kinara's eyes.

Deg

Kinara's heart was racing as his eyes clashed with Farhan's. Last night's events still make it go awry.

"What's wrong. Sit down and order something" Giovani said.

Farhan called a waitress and ordered food.

"I guess we're just the two this weekend" Farhan said, glancing at Kinara, who was trying to be casual.

"Yes. Just then while I was waiting for you, I accidentally met Kinara at the bookstore across the street. So I brought him here" Giovani explained. Farhan smiled.

"Good then. It's nice to spend the weekend together" Farhan replied lightly.

Ddrrt.

Gawai Giovani is back. As before, he asked permission to take the call and stayed away for a moment from Farhan and Kinara.

Farhan and Kinara were still silent to each other. No one spoke until the waiter's arrival delivered Farhan's order breaking their ice.

"I'm glad to see you again, Ra" Farhan said before sipping his latte. Kinara smiled faintly.

"So I saw you talking very closely with Giovani", Farhan continued.

"Yes, he is a good and pleasant figure" Kinara replied.

"Yes, that's what Giovani is like" Farhan said.

"Do you like it?", asked Farhan staring in Kinara.

Kinara tried to hide her face. He really didn't want Farhan to ask such a thing.

"Of course, as a friend" Kinara replied shortly.

Farhan smiled faintly, "I hope so. Giovani is a nice and nice guy, but I hope that's not an obstacle for you to try to open your heart again".

Deg

The thump on Kinara's chest grew louder.

"I know trying to open my heart was hard, I've been through it. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. For me, our meeting now is the destiny of God. Please, give me a chance", Farhan spoke seriously.

Kinara was silent at Farhan's words.

"I used to miss this opportunity. I chose to accept your choice to marry the late Erlangga. I'm sure you love him so much and it's not easy to replace his love with the presence of others, is it?. But believe me, my feelings are still the same for you, and that's not going to change" Farhan continued.

Kinara could only swallow her saliva when Farhan came back telling the truth about his feelings all along.

"You are so serious", the arrival of Giovani melted the rigidity between Farhan and Kinara.

Farhan smiled at Giovani's words, as did Kinara.

"What are you talking about, hm?", asked Giovani curiously.

"nothing. Just discussing the past", Farhan replied lightly.

"Hm, that? but I saw Kinara's face blushing like that, did you tease her?", Giovani said.

Farhan glanced at Kinara who was trying to shift his gaze to hide the tinge of hue on both of his cheeks.

"Where might I tease him. I'm not that kind of man" Farhan replied lightly.

Giovani laughed, "Yes yeah, I was just kidding. I know very well your nature, Han. A man like you can't do that, let alone a close friend of yours, right?".

Farhan smiled faintly and nodded his head.

"So Kinara, how is it? don't you want to give a chance to a man as good as Farhan?", asked Giovani to make Kinara frown.

"Ma...what do you mean?".

Giovani smiled, "Sorry, I overheard your conversation. I just realized that it turns out you're not just regular college friends. Farhan is my best friend. Honestly, I really like you, Kinara. But I think Farhan deserves more of a chance to fill your heart" Giovani stared at the silent Farhan.

Farhan and Kinara were shocked by Giovani's words. They did not expect that their conversation had been heard by Giovani.

"True Farhan said, you must have loved your late husband very much, but trust me, Farhan was a kind and sincere man to you. I'm sure he can take good care of you and make you happy, right Han?", Giovani glanced at the still silent Farhan. Farhan smiled faintly and nodded his head.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interfere with your business. But for me, you two are my best friends, so I want to see you guys happy, and don't think about me. We're friends it means a lot to me", Giovani patted Farhan on the shoulder.

"Thank you for understanding my situation. But this isn't easy. Please give me some time. I'm sorry", Kinara just passed by leaving Giovani and Farhan staring at her disappearance questioningly.