YUMNA AZZURA'S

23. Aldy's Feelings.

Yumna is preparing. This afternoon he'll meet Aldy at the Starla cafe. Yumna was very curious why Aldy sent her a message and wanted to meet there.

Yumna walked into the cafe, not far from where she saw Aldy sitting facing out the window. Yumna obviously knew it was Aldy because for a lifetime, Yumna could only see the man's back silently.

"Al." call Yumna. The one called turned his head, and stood up to welcome Yumna.

"Here you come!" Aldy invited Yumna to sit in his chair.

They just shut up. Yumna did not expect that Aldy asked to meet. Never mind meeting in person, even chatting while at school seems rare.

"Al, what's wrong?" Yumna tried to open the conversation. Aldy with a quiet nature it is impossible to open the voice first, proved that it has been ten minutes they sit with Aldy not talking anything.

Aldy was nervous, he picked up his drink and downed it in half. Yumna looked at Aldy, she felt awkward because Aldy didn't talk either.

"Emm.I..." Yumna waited for Aldy impatiently.

Aldy took a deep breath and then exhaled.

"I want to ask. Why are you the same?" aldy tried to stay calm.

"You mean?"

"Haydar. Where did you meet?"

Yumna fell silent, she felt strange at Aldy's question.

"I mean. I just want mastiin that Haidar is a good man!" said Aldy, he dared to look at Yumna until they saw each other. Yumna and Aldy both felt awkward as they threw their faces to the side.

"Sorry Yumna, I didn't mean to. umm... Don't misunderstand me... I'm..."

"It's okay, I understand. As my brother, you don't want me to choose the wrong one, do you?" ask Yumna. For some reason deep down he felt pain when he said that. He remembers correctly, Aldy often mentions himself as a brother if there are others who bother him.

"Yes, right. I'm just a little worried." Aldy with a heavy heart allowed. "When did you meet? Where's?"

Yumna told me about her meeting with Haidar first, minus that they were just pretending of course.

Aldy breathed heavily. She smiled happily but was also sick at the same time when she heard Yumna's story. It was her fault for promising to regard Yumna as her sister. It was wrong that he was helpless when he was close to Yumna. It was his fault that he became a coward when he was about to express his feelings. Now late. Yumna has found her man of choice.

"Al, are you okay?" yumna asked when she saw the change in look on Aldy's face.

Aldy regained his senses as Yumna waved her hand right in front of his face.

"Ah yes, I'm good. I'm glad you found a suitable man. May you and her be happy." said Aldy who was answered nodding and gratitude Yumna.

"Do you want another message? We had dinner to celebrate your engagement last night!" Aldy smiled very sweetly.

"It's still too late for Al's dinner!" Yumna. Aldy looked out, the sky was still bright. He laughed making Yumna look at the man. Aldy's laughter made Yumna gobsmack. Yumna almost never saw Aldy laughing. Most so far that seen from the face of Aldy just smile, it was not a big smile. Just a thin smile.

"Then we go somewhere and wait for dinner." Aldy extended his hand to Yumna.

"Where?" ask Yumna.

"Follow it!" Unresponsible, Aldy grabs Yumna's hand and pulls her towards the exit.

Yumna was stunned to see her hand that Aldy was holding as she continued to walk after the man. His chest was beating very fast.

"But I brought Al's car" Yumna said.

"Where's key. Let me drive. We're using your car!" Aldy grabbed the key to the new car Yumna took out of his bag.

"But your car, how?" yumna asked as they drove past Aldy's car.

"Leave it. I'll ask the driver to get the car here."

Aldy opened the car door for Yumna, after Yumna entered she half ran around the car to sit in the steering chair.

"Where are we going Al?" Ask Yumna when the car is already blending in the crowd. Yumna put up her seatbelt properly.

"Don't know. Just go round and round!" aldy answered wrongly. Throughout the history of the two of them, only this time they spoke at length, and of course went both ways. They were silent, not knowing what to say anymore.

"No pa-pa, right? just muters?" ask Aldy. Yumna just shook her head.

Aldy laughed lightly to look dimples, adding a sweet impression on Aldy.

"Yes it's important, Yumna. To celebrate your happy day!" said Aldy.

"Eh, look!" Aldy pointed somewhere in front of him. Yumna followed Aldy's line of sight, her eyes sparkling as she looked at a place. "You going there?" ask Aldy again.

"Hem." Yumna nodded with her happy face.

Aldy pulled his car over and found a parking space. After getting an empty spot Aldy turned off the car engine and walked out quickly. Intentions wanted to open the car door for Yumna, but in fact the girl was already standing outside the car.

'Yahh failed romantically!' inner Aldy scratched the back of his neck.

"Why Al?" Tanya Yumna who saw the look on Aldy's strange face.

"No pa-pa." replied Aldy.

"Look Al!" Yumna exclaimed with excitement until she did not realize that she was holding Aldy's hand and bringing the man inside.

Aldy looked at his hand, his chest pounding hard. He suddenly felt weak but very happy.

Tonight there is an event on an artificial lake in the capital. The lights are twinkling beautifully along the way, as well as the many colorful umbrellas that are deliberately installed above along the way, making the atmosphere there feel romantic. Some food stands, clothes, or accessories lined up neatly spoil the eyes of the visitors who want to spend the afternoon here.

So happy that Yumna still does not realize that she is still pulling Aldy's hand.

"I haven't been to a place like this in a long time!" yumna said, a smile expanding on her lips very widely.

"Yumnah." Call Aldy. Yumna turned her head.

"Yes?" ask Yumna.

"Anu..your hands..." Said Aldy timidly. Yumna turned her gaze.

"Oh yes. Forgetting. Sorry-sorry." said Yumna awkwardly as she pulled her hand.

"Sorry Aldy, so happy. I forgot!" yumna said again. He felt very embarrassed because from getting out of the car he held Aldy's hand.

Aldy was not unhappy with Yumna's treatment earlier, but it felt he was not strong if Yumna continued to hold him. It feels like Aldy wants to kidnap Yumna and bring her to the front of the penghulu now.

'Honey he already has a fiancee.' Inner Aldy grieve.

"I'm sorry Al. So sorry!" Yumna felt bad for making Aldy uncomfortable.

"No pa-pa. Come on." Aldi and Yumna walk under the colorful umbrella that clustered above. They enjoyed the afternoon there. The clouds slowly change color making the atmosphere there to be very beautiful and romantic.

"What is your relationship with your boyfriend?" ask Yumna. His sight he subdued.

"I don't have a boyfriend." Yumna looked at Aldy and laughed softly.

"lik! Which time you took to Tia's party instead of your boyfriend?"

"It's broken!"

"Ooh..."

"Yumna. Said Tia..." Aldy was silent for a moment.

"What?"

Aldy stopped his steps making Yumna also stop.

"Are you sure you love Haidar?" ask Aldy.

Yumna stared fixedly at Aldy. Their views clashed with each other.

"Yes. Why why?"

Aldy turned his face to the side.

"I like you, Yumna!" Aldy's words made Yumna look on in disbelief. "I like you. But I never had the courage to express this feeling to you."