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43. Daniel's Tricks
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Dare To Love 44. Excitement In The Office
Lea spontaneously widened her eyes, surprised by Daniel's question, the answer to which was already clear but still questioned by him. "What? Didn't you say I have to ask first, how should I do it?" Daniel commented, realizing the strange look from the girl sitting next to him. "As if asking again is necessary, obviously not, right? The answer is clear!" Lea replied in an annoyed tone. Lea thought that Daniel seemed to be deliberately trying to annoy her. In a sad tone, Daniel said he wouldn't pick up Lea tomorrow if she didn't like it. "Really? Okay, thanks a lot for your understanding," Lea said, slightly relieved. Finally, she only had to endure the bad experience of being picked up by Daniel for just one day. They arrived in front of Lea's office building a few moments later. The girl exited the car, saying politely, "Thank you. I'll go in directly." "Okay, don't forget to let me know when you're leaving so I can pick you up," Daniel requested earnestly. "Oh, no need, it's
Dare To Love 45. Indecision
That afternoon, Amanda tried to reshape Lea's thoughts. She seemed to dismiss all the reasons Lea provided for rejecting Daniel's love."I can't. I'm already into Shane.""Does Shane feel the same way about you?"Like a slap in the face, Lea couldn't answer that question."Well, it's not clear.""So, what's your other reason for rejecting him? Is Daniel ugly? Mean? Rude?""Not at all! He's cool, kind, warm, and very considerate, especially when it comes to you!""Come on, Lea, consider all that. Don't regret it, ignoring him just to pursue Shane, who, in reality, you're not pursuing anyway. Why not just accept what comes your way? By doing that, you can even satisfy your family. You can resolve your mom's issues. That's much more important.Amanda gave lengthy advice to Lea. Lea forgot to touch her food on the plate at all. She lost her appetite as she realized and accepted that what Amanda had said was mainly factual.Thinking about her mom's suffering, who continued to deceive herse
Dare To Love 46. Resignation
Lea's concerns were justified. The women pressured Mrs. Anna to reveal when Lea might be engaged. Oh no! These gossiping mothers were so quick when it came to rumors. Who would want to get engaged to Daniel anyway?"So, Lea, did you get closer to Daniel just now?" Mrs. Anna began probing what had happened between Lea and Daniel when they had had a family dinner. As usual, dinner allowed the family to gather, eat, and share their daily activities."Oh, come on, Mom. Nothing happened. We just sat close in the car. Other than that, it's just normal." Lea replied skeptically.This response seemed to invite disappointment on her mom's face. The heavy sigh and pleading look she immediately threw at her husband was proof of this.Mr. Adam somewhat understood his wife's code and commented, "Why is that? It would help if you got closer. You are in the getting-to-know-each-other phase. Shouldn't there be any progress?"Lea shook her head. "No, Dad. Besides, I've already said, feelings can't be
Dare To Love 47. Amanda's Plan
"Instead of being confused, let's have a double date tomorrow night!" Amanda suddenly came up with the idea as her way of helping Lea get closer to Daniel."Huh? I don't want to!""Oh, come on, you have to. Just this once, follow my wishes, Lea. Please. Just accept it, and everything will be fine. Just wait at home, tomorrow night, Daniel will pick you up, and we'll meet at the location. It's fixed, no debate." Amanda said these words and promptly hung up, not giving Lea a chance to agree or disagree."Ugh, typical Amanda! Always doing things her own way!" Lea grumbled and threw herself onto her bed.Tonight was tough for her. Pressures from her mom, Grace's comments, and Amanda's supportive interference were. Damn, she thought.A few moments later, Lea fell asleep without any dreams. Perhaps her heart was too exhausted from the series of heavy events that day, and her mind was too tired to think, demanding sleep.When she woke up the following day, for some reason, she felt very ligh
Dare To Love 48. Preparation For The Double Date
That evening, Lea returned home from work with a heavy burden on her mind. The night was approaching when she had a date with Daniel, even though she didn't like him. How did this happen? It's already this late. Can I cancel it?"Huh, all because of Amanda's idea. That darn friend," she grumbled as she approached her car in the basement parking lot.Upon reaching home, to her surprise, Grace handed her a package in a paper box."What's this?" she asked, curious because there was no sender's name. She tried to remember for a moment, but there was no package from her online shopping that she was expecting."It's from Mr. D," Grace replied meaningfully with sparkling eyes. She handed Lea a small note that was on top of the paper box.'For you who are special,' it said, accompanied by a heart emoticon.Oh, when it comes to romance, Daniel gets a maximum score, she thought to herself."Huh?" That's all Lea could utter. Daniel again! What now? Her heart wandered."Open it, sis. Seriously, i
Dare To Love 49. Double Date
When the doorbell echoed through the house, Lea jumped, almost running outside. She was afraid of being intercepted by Mrs. Anna or her father. Instead of allowing them to say or do things that could be disadvantageous later, she quickly took Daniel and left. But it seemed she was too late. Her parents, as if intentionally, were already waiting in the living room. Oh no! Lea grumbled in frustration. How could they do this? Daniel, chatting with Lea's parents, was immediately captivated when he caught sight of the girl. Her dress, resulting from her friend's insistence at the boutique that morning, was perfect for his beloved. She looked flawless tonight in Daniel's eyes. Ah, if this is something worth fighting for, he thought. Lost in the enchanting daydream for a moment, Daniel didn't respond when Mr. Adam asked him questions. The middle-aged man had to repeat calling his name, "Daniel? So, how is it?" Surprised, Daniel quickly fumbled, "Uh-umm... what, sir? Sorry, I was mesmerize
Dare To Love 50. A Statement
Amanda greeted Lea and Daniel with enthusiasm. She even gave them a thumbs-up. Amanda was very pleased with Lea's appearance. Standing next to Daniel, wearing a short-sleeved dark grey shirt with cream-coloured pants, they looked very harmonious as a couple."Sit here. What would you like to order?" Amanda said when Lea had sat next to her. Daniel sat beside her on the other side. The table in the restaurant was a large, round one covered with a clean white tablecloth draped down.On the table, a small pot of white and pink roses was arranged in the middle, followed by a crystal container with aromatherapy candles. There were also two menus, one of which Lea was already holding. Lea mentioned a signature dessert on the restaurant's menu and an iced cappuccino, which puzzled the other three."Why just dessert, dear?" Daniel teased, earning a sharp look from Lea. Daniel laughed at Lea's expression while Amanda playfully teased both of them."Yeah, what about eating?" Amanda took the men
Dare To Love 51. On Time Is A Must
"Yes!" Daniel's exaggerated shout drew the attention of other diners toward their table. Lea immediately blushed, unsure of how to respond. A mix of awkwardness, shyness, and various other feelings overwhelmed her. "Wow, a couple now, huh?" Amanda began to cheer happily for the achievement of the two people she cherished. Daniel was her beloved cousin, and they had always been close since childhood. Despite his rough demeanor towards his other male friends, with Amanda, he became a protective brother who always gave in. That's why Amanda was so supportive of Lea being together with Daniel. And now, as her efforts had yielded significant results, she was genuinely happy. Alvin began to feel a bit annoyed by his girlfriend's indifference towards him tonight. But he hesitated to protest because they rarely had the opportunity to gather like this. Hopefully, Lea and Daniel's matter will be resolved quickly so that Amanda won't be bothered by their affairs. "Thank you so much, dear." Wi
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Dare To Love 88. Love Ever After
"Don't run around, darling. You'll fall."Lea tried to catch up with Gina who was running around in the middle of the yard; although it was a little tricky because of her bulging belly, she still tried to catch up with the princess. Shane, who saw this from inside the house, immediately ran out and approached them in a hurry."Honey, don't bother Mommy," Shane said as he grabbed Gina and carried her in his arms."Dad, how come the others haven't come yet? It's been a long time," Gina said playfully.At only five years old, Gina is already brilliant. Neither Lea nor Shane expected their first daughter to be as talkative as her mother, but as wise as her father."Later, soon the others will come. That's why Gina must be a good girl. Don't be naughty and don't run around, poor mama," Shane continued, pointing at Lea.Lea smiled back as she stroked her growing belly. She was truly thankful that her second pregnancy had not been like her first. Even though it was her second pregnancy, Lea
Dare To Love 87. The Wedding
"Oh my, aunt. Anyway, Lea doesn't want to be dressed up like that, ah. Mom, please tell Aunt Dina. I just want flawless makeup, like Grace usually has. That's my final decision!" Lea said emphatically. She had yet to expect that there would still be complicated problems on the wedding day."But this is a good MUA, you know, Se. As a bride, you can't have flawless makeup makeup, it can be less amazing later. Oh my, Grace. Here, tell your sister!" Mrs. Anna called to her youngest child, who was busy with some bridal accessories for her sister."Sizt Lea, please, no need to protest here and there. Just accept it. It will be good." Grace said, reassuring her sister, who did not like makeup at all. All her life, she only wanted to be made up by Grace, and that, too, with many demands, must be subtle, not be minor, and must be as natural as possible.Lea took a deep breath and let it out harshly. The MUA seemed indifferent and continued preparing all her equipment, which had been thoroughly
Dare To Love 86. Wedding Plans
"So what's the date?" asked Lea on the other end of the line."The 25th," replied Shane, looking at the calendar he was holding.Shane's extended family on his mother's grandmother's side, had many customs and beliefs in the village. They asked for Shane's and Lea's birth dates and then calculated the most appropriate wedding day, which they believed would guarantee the couple's happiness.At first, Shane and Lea laughed it off, but thanks to Mrs. Kate's coercion not to disappoint the elders, they agreed when she said the twenty-fifth of April was their wedding date."That's exactly one month from now, isn't it?" asked Lea. There was both excitement and fear in her voice. Excited because the time was getting closer for her to be side by side with Shane. But she was also afraid because she still had a lot of preparation to do.Lea and Shane agreed not to use a wedding planner because they wanted to care for everything themselves. From choosing the decor for their reception room in the
Dare To Love 85. The Dishes
"Mommy's sick. So I'm out of the office today," Shane told Lea, who immediately became anxious in her office."Duh, what's wrong with Aunty?""Meriang malarindu, wkwkwk. Papa left her with Grandma two days ago. I had to stay there and meet some distant family." Shane explained the chronology."How come Auntie didn't come?""Mom wasn't feeling well before Dad left. That's why she decided to go alone. Eh, Daddy made her even more sick.""Hmm ... then I'll stop by on my way home. What does Aunty usually like to eat? Let me bring it with me."Lea offered. "That's okay. You don't have to bring food. Mommy's the type who doesn't like to eat out anyway. You'd better cook for her here. It'll be more special. Uh, but if you're not tired. I just got off work." Shane replied as he was."Hmm ... never mind. I'll think about it while I'm there. Okay, I'll go to work first. It's already the bell," Lea said, although it wasn't yet. It's still a while. It's just that she hung
Dare To Love 84. The Third Person
After expressing their feelings to each other, Shane and Lea finally stop lying about their feelings. Yes, they are getting married!A chat message that came to Lea's phone that night spontaneously kept her awake all night.It was a poem from Daniel that read beautifully, he said,Dissolved in an increasingly entangling lonelinessWhen your body can no longer be held tightlyDark shadows in the futureAs if the promise of wounds of despair will unfold aloneFor without you, oh idol...Maybe it's good for me to goRelease the weariness that reignsFor there seems to be no place hereWhere no shadow of you is always clearJust a shadow, without a body, without a soul..."Lea squeezed her cell phone, trying to feel the man's heartache on the other side. Then, she could not answer anything. Just an apology with a crying emoticon, which she sent as a form of regret.Amanda had called him earlier in the day and told him that Daniel was planning to go abroad after his time in the city jail t
Dare To Love 83. Threatened
Meanwhile, Lea, who had been grabbed again by the tall, bald man with many tattoos on his arms, tried to escape but could not move at all. He knew that the thug's strength was no match for him."Go after him! Martin's son can't escape!" The heavy baritone voice of the thug blocked Lea's movements by twisting her hands behind her back. His voice was grim and sinister. Lea shuddered at the sound.When she saw Shane running away, she also understood that this was Shane's attempt to survive and that he would surely come back to save her somehow."Ah, shit!" Lea cursed as she was pushed into the black APV and locked from the outside. Meanwhile, the thugs seemed to be helping to chase Shane."What did he say? Martin's son?" Lea thought, alone in the car.Who is Martin? Is that the name of Shane's father? Is that why they were kidnapped? Does it have something to do with Shane's father? There were many questions in Lea's mind, but she couldn't find any answers.She was surprised when a phone
Dare To Love 82. Run Away
All these instructions rang in Lea's ears. The tension was overwhelming, making it difficult for her mind to work. All she could do was nod her head uncertainly.Shane looked at Lea and hissed softly, "Take your shoes off. Hurry up. You can't run fast in those heels!"Lea immediately obeyed Shane and took off her shoes, now standing barefoot. Oh, how strange she must look. A balloon dress underneath with bare feet. Damn it! It was good that the dress was short and allowed her to run fast and unhindered.Then things got out of control again. The sound of footsteps and shoes rubbing on the tiled floor began. Racing against her heart, which seemed pounding, Lea tried to focus her ears. She had to gather her strength in one place, in both hands, which were in a pose ready to swing the chair leg forcefully at the neck of the first person to enter later.One--two--hears the jingle of keys being inserted, then the doorknob is turned, and jeglekk, the door opens. Shane's eyes signalled as if
Dare To Love 81. Getting Closer
81. Getting closerTheir eyes met. Lea's brown irises met Shane's bluish irises, which stared at Lea's two thick eyebrows, which, even with makeup, seemed to be connected in the middle."When you wear makeup, don't you have to shave that middle eyebrow?" Shane's index finger stroked the middle of Lea's eyebrow above her nose. There was a fine line of hair that met there. It was very special to him.Mubarak! Lea pushed Shane's body away spontaneously."Okee... your comment ruined the atmosphere! That's annoying! You can't be so insulting about everything I do, huh?" Suddenly angry because, for a moment, she thought Shane was going to say something cute or at least not absurd. But he did!Shane gasped in shock. Even though he made a typical comment, that's a fair question, isn't it? She wondered."What the hell? Why the sudden anger? Who insulted you?" Shane protested, not understanding."Ish! What a block of ice!" Lea swore as she turned to face Shane. She crossed her arms over her che
Dare To Love 80. Plan to Escape
80. Escape PlanShane turned to the girl who was scowling behind his back."Duh, sorry..." he said later, realizing that his words were a bit inappropriate for their situation."Tumbenan can apologize? Kesambet, huh?" said Lea with a smile."Oh my God! It's hard to talk to you. I'm as stiff as a block of ice. If I soften, you'll say it's kesambet. What do you want?" Shane shook his head, unable to understand the mindset of a girl who, unfortunately, no matter how complicated, still filled so much space in his heart that it left no room for other girls.For a moment, their eyes met. If only silence could solve it. Lea wanted them both to shut up and understand each other's feelings. After all, every time they argued, the result was always an endless, heated debate."I think it's better if we don't talk to each other," Lea replied sceptically.Shane spontaneously frowned and stared at Lea's two thick eyebrows, which she liked because they seemed to be set in the middle. Lea was unlike o
