Dave finally decided to go swimming in the morning to cool off the turmoil that had been awakened every time he was near Aurora. It seemed that maintaining a long-distance relationship (LDR) was the best decision rather than continuing to make mistakes. Dave knew what he had done to Aurora was sinful, but for a man who had recently turned to a more Daveout path, it was incredibly challenging to resist. Moreover, he used to be accustomed to one-night stands (ONS) with many women.
That girl had come into his life quite unexpectedly, like a nuclear bomb, demolishing the sturdy defenses he had built over three years. And what was worse, she was so innocent that she never realized her revealing outfits often stirred the curiosity of men who wanted to explore her smooth, enticing body. Dave was one of them, constantly craving for her to become his.
"Dave, why didn't you invite me to swim?" Aurora asked, standing by the poolside without Dave notici
While Dave was picking up his car, Aurora waited in the apartment lobby, playing with her phone and checking her social media accounts. Many comments filled her post from three days ago when she endorsed a local brand called Stargirl, known for producing high-quality products equivalent to famous foreign brands. Stargirl has already introduced three flagship products: sneakers, high heels, and handbags. Affordable prices with guaranteed quality have made Stargirl popular among teenagers. Aurora's smile widened as the positive response to the product she endorsed had captured the interest of her followers on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Tin... The sound of a motorcycle horn immediately diverted Aurora's attention from the flat object she was holding. Her lips parted in amazement as she saw Dave on a sportbike she knew must have cost a fortune. The man smiled behind his full-face helmet, instantly making Aurora's heart race again.
Dave's intuition finally became a reality when a car with a license plate number bearing the letter "B" was neatly parked in front of his girlfriend's house. He felt a mixture of exhaustion after a 7-hour drive and apprehension about how Aurora's parents would react when they found out their daughter had spent the night with a man. Negative thoughts were likely to cross their minds.Dave took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, gazing at Aurora's peaceful face as she sat in the passenger seat beside him. Slowly, Dave's hand reached out to move a strand of hair that covered her face. He traced every inch of Aurora's beautiful face, committing it all to memory, as this might be his last chance to see his beloved until he was satisfied. The feeling of not wanting to let go filled his heart, and even a brief separation drove him nearly insane. If what was currently tormenting his mind were to become a reality, Dave wouldn't be able to do anything about it. Perhaps the
After hearing her mother's statement, Aurora immediately reached for the plate on the nightstand and Daveoured the food until it was finished. Maria chuckled and handed her a glass of orange juice, which Aurora drank quickly. Maria couldn't believe how deep her daughter's love for the man named Dave was.Later that evening, Arabella and her husband, along with Baby Azka, came for dinner. The dinner went smoothly with a warm atmosphere, although Maria felt something was missing due to the absence of Hendrik, her husband. She had never been separated from her husband like this before, and suddenly, a feeling of anxiety overwhelmed her. Had Hendrik eaten yet or not? But Maria tried to distract herself by looking at Aurora's smile, which had returned after a few gloomy days. She was relieved to see her little girl now laughing happily with the adorable Baby Azka.Now they were relaxing on the floor mattress in the living room, joki
Maria didn't want to waste the remaining time in Yogyakarta. She planned to host a family dinner and invited her only sibling who lived in Yogyakarta, Alan, her brother-in-law and Hendrik's close friend. Before Hendrik arrived the next day, Maria had already planned the dinner with Erika, her sister-in-law.This morning, the women, consisting of Maria, Erika, Arabella, and Laura, had gathered at Aurora's house. Due to Aurora's minimalist kitchen, they transformed the backyard into a makeshift kitchen and dining area. Since it was a Saturday, the men were still busy with work at their respective offices until midday. So, it was Aurora who had the task of looking after Baby Azka, who was in her active and exploratory phase. It was quite overwhelming for Aurora, but at the same time, it served as a distraction from her constant thoughts about Dave."Aurora still seems a bit down, Ma?" Arabella asked while observing Aurora playing with Baby Azka
Hendrik stopped Maria, who was about to enter Aurora's room. Of course, Hendrik was saddened that his little girl was still refusing to speak to him. Maria nodded, looking at Hendrik with a pleading expression, hoping to keep her emotions in check. She didn't want another argument to break out, leading to further strain in the harmonious relationship between father and daughter. Hendrik smiled, gently stroking Maria's head with a glimmer of love shining in his eyes, causing Maria to freeze momentarily, her heart racing. For the first time, she felt Hendrik's unconditional love. Maria remained still until Hendrik disappeared behind Aurora's bedroom door.Hendrik sighed deeply before approaching Aurora, who was standing on the balcony, gazing at the bustling street on this Sunday evening."Are you still angry with Papa?" Hendrik inquired, standing beside Aurora with both hands resting on the balcony railing. Aurora remained still
Anton forcefully placed his backpack on the bed. Was he angry? Of course, he was, his ego was bruised. A highly educated man like him shouldn't create a scene while performing his university duties. He should be able to handle any problem calmly, as he always did. However, the fact that Dave, a man who had hurt his cousin, made him furious and lose control, leading to the physical altercation. And this news would undoubtedly spread quickly, considering that several people had witnessed the chaos. His reputation on campus was now at risk."Shit!" Anton cursed while ruffling his hair in frustration and then stopped his restless pacing inside the hotel room. He took a deep breath and exhaled sharply, finally sitting on the edge of the bed.Ding! Anton was startled by the loud ringing of the room's bell. Two curses had already escaped his lips when he approached the door."Sorry, Mr. Anton, Mr. Dave is waiting for you in the
When the clock struck 5 in the evening, Anton hastily began packing up the items he had brought with him for the past 2 days in Surabaya. He meticulously scanned through all of his belongings and checked every corner of the room to ensure that nothing was left behind. Suddenly, the doorbell rang."I don't understand why the hotel staff here enjoys bothering people when they're trying to relax," Anton grumbled, his irritation evident as he quickly slung his backpack over both his shoulders.The door creaked open, revealing the girl he usually referred to as the "little rascal," standing there with a wide grin, waving her hand."What are you doing here, you little rascal?" Anton growled, looking at Daveina with irritation."Oh, Uncle, why are you still so grumpy? You'll lose your handsome looks, you know! And you'll age faster too! Poor mustache, it's going to rust before it even gets any
"Why the long face, Anton? You look like you've hung out laundry. Have you found your future wife already? I heard you're planning to bring in four at once!" Andra teased while stifling a laugh and taking a seat across from Anton, who appeared to be staring at his flat screen intently. But Andra was sure something else was bothering his friend.Hearing Andra's informal words, Anton understood that his friend wanted to talk about something other than campus matters. "I think I need some counseling, bro, seriously unlucky!" Anton sighed and shifted his attention from the screen in front of him."I know, it's... about women, right? As far as I remember, you've never been this restless. Come on, spill the beans. Which lady managed to melt the heart of a reformed playboy like you?" Andra replied, now getting enthusiastic with a teasing smile. Anton grimaced in annoyance because his friend's guess was spot on."She's still a l