"I'm going home now, Dave," Aurora said, still standing at the doorway, feeling hesitant around Daveina. Dave, who was busy taking off his shoes, got up from the sofa and took Aurora's hand.
"Just stay, I've missed you. You can sleep with Daveina, and I can sleep on the sofa," Dave said, guiding Aurora to sit on the sofa with him.
"Here's fine, Aurora. You don't need to be shy around me. I mean, you're practically my future sister-in-law; there's no reason to feel awkward," Daveina added casually as she shifted to a sideways position with her right hand supporting her head.
"Tomorrow morning, I have a photoshoot, so I need to get ready Antonght," Aurora explained, causing Dave's expression to suddenly turn cold. Realizing Dave's change in demeanor, Aurora quickly gave an explanation, but he remained silent.
"Dave," Aurora called out as Dave got up from the sofa and entered the bathroom.
"You look beautiful," Dave praised with admiration as he scanned Aurora's appearance from head to toe. Aurora was wearing black skinny jeans and a long-sleeved white t-shirt. Dave preferred Aurora's look with minimal makeup, her brown-blonde hair tied back in a ponytail like this. Aurora looked like a teenager, while Dave seemed more like an older brother or, more accurately, an uncle. "I might really be turning into a pedophile," Dave muttered to himself with a amused smile.Suddenly, Dave's hearty laughter filled Aurora's minimalist house, leaving both Daveina and Aurora baffled by Dave's strange behavior. It was the first time Aurora had seen Dave laugh so freely, and it somehow elevated his level of handsomeness."Dave, I think the house's resident spirit possessed Dave," Daveina said, still staring at Dave in horror."Hush, don't say such things, Vin. You'll scare me. I'm alone in this house every day," Aurora repli
"Young lady, you're grinning by yourself, where are your parents?" the man asked, pushing Daveina's hand away from his body."What? Young lady? You must be senile, sir! Look at my sexy body! There's no way a sexy young lady like me could be a child," Daveina challenged because she couldn't accept being called a child. She thought she had dressed as beautifully and as sexy as possible, but suddenly, the man in front of her shattered her confidence. With a cold stare, the man followed Daveina's gaze."Forgive me, Lord," the man muttered and quickly averted his gaze from Daveina's cleavage, which was clearly visible from where he stood. An odd sensation seemed to flow through his veins, making him uncomfortable. He shook his head quickly when his brain started to misbehave.The man tried to deny his attraction to the girl, but his heart reluctantly acknowledged her beauty. Yet, his mature and handsome self cou
Meanwhile, Daveina was accompanied by Gracia, busy hunting for various affordable Yogyakarta souvenirs. Daveina hoarded various accessories made from beads and silver with different designs, patterns, and sizes, as well as rattan bags that matched her taste. Gracia wasn't surprised by Daveina's consumeristic enthusiasm because when they were in Surabaya, Daveina had once taken Gracia to her boutique. Besides offering her own clothing designs, the boutique also had many accessories, and Gracia was sure Daveina wanted to add to her boutique's collection."Gracia, next time, accompany me again for shopping, okay? Everything here is good and affordable, perfect for my boutique collection. If I had my own vehicle, I'd definitely shop even more," Daveina explained while they were choosing some woven rattan bag designs."Of course, Miss Daveina, I'd be happy to accompany you," Gracia replied warmly and sincerely."Oh, don't cal
Daveina examined the lady's face carefully, her eyebrows knitting as she felt a strange familiarity. "Why do I feel like I know her?" she wondered silently but quickly dismissed the absurd thought. It was highly unlikely that they had ever met, considering the distance between Surabaya and Yogyakarta."Call me Aunt Erika," Erika replied softly, then gently caressed Daveina's cheek with the back of her hand.Daveina quickly excused herself as her phone rang loudly in her bag. She grasped the lady's hand, kissed the back of it, and then left the boutique. Upon arriving at the boutique's parking lot, Daveina couldn't find her car keys. Panic set in, and she was about to re-enter the boutique to search for them when, in her haste, she accidentally bumped into a man. Immediately, Daveina closed her eyes, expecting a sharp rebuke from the man. However, her sense of smell caught a very familiar scent."Yo... You?"
One week had passed since the painful farewell between Aurora and Dave. In that week, there had been no word from Dave, not even a response to Aurora's messages or calls. Aurora was both frustrated and longing for her lover, with various questions swirling in her mind. Did Dave truly love her? Or was it only her who had hoped too much for Dave's love?With a heavy heart, Aurora left the classroom. Her only friend in the same class had been absent from lectures for the past two days, a friend who always cheered her up with his mischievous ways when she was feeling down. In times like this, when her mood plummeted, only Delon came to her mind. Her other two friends, Arabella and Laura, were busy with their community service activities. Now, it seemed she had no one to keep her company."Such bad luck I have, my friends are gone, and my boyfriend is nowhere to be found," Aurora sighed inwardly."Hey, beautiful, all alone? C
There was a moment of hesitation as Kenzi's car began to move along the empty streets. For the first time, Kenzi felt disarray all because of a woman. Ultimately, he decided to cancel his evil plan; he wanted to win Aurora's heart in a good way. "Dave, why haven't you been in touch? I miss you so much. Don't worry about what my father said. I promise to convince him to approve of our relationship," Aurora rambled, tears streaming down her face. Kenzi immediately stiffened at the mention of another man's name. His heart boiled hearing Aurora call out another man's name. Kenzi quickly changed the direction of his car from Aurora's house to a hotel. "You belong to me, Ra," Kenzi muttered with a sharp gaze and a sinister smile as he drove down the paved road in front of him. Upon arriving at the hotel lobby, Kenzi immediately carried Aurora's body into the hotel and handed his car keys to the valet. The
Once again, Aurora had to swallow the bitter pill of not receiving a single reply from Dave. She found herself staring at her phone screen with anxiety, waiting for the gray checkmarks to turn blue. Aurora sighed deeply when she realized that it had been a month since the two-door fridge guy had given her any news; the man with copper-brown eyes seemed to have vanished off the face of the Earth. Unfortunately, Aurora was feeling lost in her life.Longing? It was a feeling that always cut Aurora's heart slowly every moment. Heartbreak because of her unrequited love with Andra wasn't as painful as her separation from Dave. This man had successfully captured all of Aurora's thoughts and heart, disrupting her peaceful life. In a short time, he had written a sweet story that Aurora had never experienced before. And now, should she just forget about him? Meanwhile, the love in her heart continued to grow stronger.*Tin...tin.* The honking of a car
Now, their two pairs of eyes locked, silently conveying their deep longing. They channeled their profound emotions through silence. The girl scrutinized Dave's face, which looked disheveled, with dark under-eye circles accentuating his strong jaw. Her gaze shifted to Dave's body, which appeared thinner than the last time they had met.Once again, the girl stared intensely at the man in front of her, her eyes welling up with tears. "Dave," Aurora murmured softly, her trembling lips. There was no response from the man who remained frozen in place. **Thud...** Aurora's body suddenly collided with Dave's, and he pulled her roughly into his arms, embracing her tightly. Without a word, Dave tightened his grip, showering her with kisses on the top of her head."Sorry," Dave whispered, the only word he could utter.Slowly, Aurora's hands rose, reciprocating Dave's embrace. She inhaled deeply, taking in the scent of