When Love Should Choose

Ardian's Secret Revealed

Chapter 22

The promised Sunday.

Nia walked downstairs after getting ready to get dressed. Her lips were polished a thin lipstick of pink color. The clothes he wore were simple but polite. White long sleeve blouse combined brown long skirt.

The plan, this afternoon he will visit Hansen's house to see his mother. In Nia's heart, she will say if Hansen's mother asks him, is Nia Hansen's girlfriend? By agreeing, then his relationship with Hansen who was originally faint, became bright. He wanted to reassure Hansen to repay the young man's kindness to him.

“Ardian is not awake yet, Bik?” nia asked Bik Aini when she did not see Ardian at the dinner table.

“Nak Ardian again jogging in residential complex, Non,” replied Bik Aini.

“Oh...,” Nia did not ask again.

He sat down to face his breakfast at the dinner table. Just a few mouthfuls of food it went into his mouth, hp android located in one part of the dining table it reads. Incoming messages.

Nia glanced at the android phone that was located quite far from her. Only now did he realize there was a cellphone left at the dining table and he learned it was Ardian's phone after walking over. Maybe Ardian forgot to bring his phone, thought Nia.

Nia was about to walk back to her seat when the phone rang again. Again. And again. Incoming messages continuously. Looks like a message from WA Ardian keeps coming in. I don't know from whom.

Curious and as if called, Nia touched Ardian's phone, took it from the table until now the phone was in her hand. Open the WA Ardian application and read the incoming message.

This is the latest video post, Ardian.

Intrigued, Nia opened the video because in the video picture it was as if there was her. Sure enough, it turned out that the video recording was a recording of him while with Hansen. He was surprised, not expecting anyone to record him secretly while he was in class chatting with Hansen while laughing.

The touch screen rolled up, reading the previous message and recording everything. Nia's heart was pounding even more, because all the video footage sent by the incoming WA number was a recording of herself with Hansen.

Even when he and Hansen were enjoying snacks in front of the campus, were walking side by side in the corridor, and upon entering Hansen's car.

Whoa, whoa! Nia doesn't understand the meaning of all the recordings. He tried to understand by reading the previous messages that came from the WA number.

All right, I'll spy on their moves. Hansen and Nia, the girl you love. They were my class so it was easier for me to record them from behind. For your sake, Ardian. But I don't understand, why do you have to pretend you don't care about Nia? You care about him so much. The proof, you told me to monitor every move.

So, Ardian had the WA sender monitor his movements on campus? Especially with Hansen? What does Ardian mean?

Nia read the previous messages again.

If you love her, just tell her frankly, Ardian. Tell Nia that you love her. Why do you have to confide in me but not dare to tell Nia? Are you afraid that he will reject you?

Ardian answered,

It's not so, Santi. I saw Nia was a perfect match for Hansen, unlike me. I often see him upset in the face of my attitude. When I was with her, Nia could rarely laugh. When he was with Hansen, he laughed a lot. So I think he likes Hansen better than I do. Saying love to her will only burden her heart that does not love me.

Nia rolled up again the Ardian hp screen that she held tightly. As if afraid of being snatched before he read all the incoming WA messages from that number. He was afraid of not having to read the conversation between Ardian and his friend named Santi.

Their conversation was all about Nia and Hansen, nothing else.

Nia was stunned after reading all the conversations between Ardian and Santi. He knew Santi was a college classmate with him, but they almost never said hello. Unexpectedly, Santi secretly recorded himself with Hansen for the sake of Ardian or on Ardian's orders.

“For what do you see hp-ku?” Ardian was suddenly already in the dining room, standing by the dining table, looking at Nia with his eyes whizzing. “Restore!”

Nia did not know since when Ardian was there, caught him reading the contents of his WA.

Nia gasped as Ardian snatched the hp in his hand with a single swift move. Nia looked at him with sharp eyes, then turned to look at her own phone. Unfortunately, Nia has not had time to exit the WA application that opened. Ardian must have realized that Nia was reading the contents of her WA with Santi.

Ardian. Heart's rustling. So did Nia. All the secrets of Ardian are now revealed. The girl in front of him already knew everything. Somehow her reaction was now and what would Nia think of her? Spying it? Recording secretly? Love it but don't dare to be honest?

“Why should it be like that, Ardi?” tanya Nia broke the silence. His voice sounded soft, there was no anger implied there.

“Why? Why how?” Ardian raised his head, looking at Nia sharply. His heart was sore to have to perform all the cold roles. Though he was eager to warmly embrace the girl, caress her hair, rest his head on his fielded shoulders, whisper soft words, then promise a beautiful future. But, all that he did not do because of prestige and not confidence. He was afraid that Nia would reject him and would prefer Hansen.

As a manly man who is always chased and loved by many fashionable beautiful women, Ardian feels will fall prestige if rejected by simple girls like Nia. Though the girl does have many advantages compared to other girls known Ardian so far. Nia's appearance was simple but her face, physique, and non-physical were perfect in Ardian's eyes.

“Why don't you tell me frankly, if you like me?” asked Nia sharply.

Ardian felt that Nia already knew everything. Nia must have read all the contents of her conversation with Santi. Therefore, Ardian felt that there was nothing more to hide.

“Because I cannot accept, if you reject me and choose Hansen,” replied Ardian honestly.

“Because of that are you pretending to stay away and be cold to me? You're tormented to see me with Hansen but you're proud to have prevented our closeness, even as if it's sanctioned our relationship by having Hansen drive me home from college every day. That cold attitude you showed me was just a mask to mask your helplessness, wasn't it, Ardi?” guess Nia.

Ardian. “Iya!” answer's short.

“Ardian, why are you so stupid. Actually I..”

Nia had not been able to continue her words, heard greetings in front of the house. Nia recognized, it was Hansen's voice. It turns out Hansen has come at this hour, even though their promise is at 11 pm.

Ardian looked at Nia who looked confused. “Your name has arrived. Come out to welcome him,” said Ardian.

He noticed the clothes Nia was wearing, official clothes like they were about to meet prospective in-laws. Surely Nia will go out with Hansen, to his house perhaps? Meet the future in-laws?

“Let's talk again,” said Nia then turned around out of the dining room. Hansen was standing in the doorway.

“Come in, Hansen,” says Nia welcomes Hansen's arrival at Ardian's house.

Hansen came in and sat in the living room.

“Why did it come so quickly?” ask Nia.

“I... can't wait to get you home. My mother has prepared lunch and is waiting for you from morning,” Hansen replied honestly.

Ardian stood behind the dining room door, eavesdropping on Nia's conversation with her guests.

Nia. “Sorry, Hansen, this time forced to let you down,” said Nia suddenly. Hansen sat in front of him with guilt.

“You mean?” hansen asked carefully. Heart's pounding.

“I won't be coming to your house.”

“Lho, how?”

“I'm sorry, Hansen. I just realized something this morning. I guess, if I come to your house to visit your mama, it's the same as I'm saying we're lovers. Though... whereas.. i... i...”.

“And you don't want to be my lover? You don't love me, do you, Nia?” keep Hansen.

Nia nodded. Undeniably, his feelings for Hansen all along were just a feeling of gratitude because Hansen was so kind and sincere to him. That young man was also his dream type. However, his heart could not lie if his love was not for Hansen. How will he accept Hansen out of gratitude, not out of love?

Hansen. Disappointed in his heart. Nia looked at him deeply, as if trying to understand the way of mind and heart of the girl. Hansen rethinks all of Nia's attitude towards him during this time - none of which implies love, but friendship. Nia always treated him like a good friend, nothing more.

“Nothing, Nia,” says Hansen finally. “We can still be friends,” he said small.

Nia raised her head, looking at Hansen. The young man smiled at him sincerely, there was no anger implied there even though he had just been disappointed. Hansen loves Nia, so he won't hurt Nia with anger. Loving someone is letting them be happy, respecting their choices and decisions. That's what went through Hansen's mind.

“Sorry once again, Hansen,” reset Nia.

“Thank you for understanding me,” he said.

Hansen nodded. Shortly after, he excused himself to go home and disappear behind the door. Wak Amat opened the gate for him.

Nia got up from her seat, about to walk into the dining room to meet Ardian. His body almost crashed into Ardian who hurriedly came out of his hiding place.

Pergok Nia, she eavesdropped on her conversation with Hansen earlier.

The girl glared, glaring at Ardian.

Ardian. Scream for a bit before escaping into his room with a thousand steps.

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