Chapter 5
"He will also be my brother in-law," I answered fatly and smiled bitterly. Chest still hurts "Is there cheating?"
"Nothing. I just became a rebound of the man I love. That was the only role I played in his life. To cover the hole," I said and I was really bitter. Just a voice.
"Done? "We became... We tried to make our relationship work. He tried to love me, I did everything but it wasn't enough. It's still lacking... It's still very lacking. Because I couldn't even change the my brother in his heart. I couldn't even make him fall in love with me. My brother who just traded him for his dream is still more important to him than him. I became his sympathizer... I am with of everything that happened to him. I was there when he cried and it was like a candle going out. I was there to comfort him. I was there to accompany him in his sorrow and sadness. I was there so that...he would forget about my brother but the he's still his first love..." I told a long story and I didn't realize what I was getting. My chest tightened and there was pain in my heart.
I seem to have lost my appetite. What happened to me was really painful.
I was startled when I felt his warm hand caressing my back. I didn't even realize that he was already sitting next to me and he was looking at me worriedly.
"Maybe... You are not meant for each other. Even if your brother and he broke up... Maybe they were really destined... As for you, there's another man destined for you. There are another guy who are more deserving of your love and just like him, too. He will love and take care of you as long as you are the only one who owns his heart. That you're the only girl that's meant for him," he said and I stared at his eyes.
I never saw sadness or pity in those eyes. I see a different, different emotion that I can't even name.
I was speechless when he gently wiped my tears from my cheeks.
"That's what love really is, Nica. Sometimes destiny just doesn't give you a chance. When you think it's him, that your love, because you can say that you can see your destiny with him, that you're really ready for with him but fate prevents that because... there is still someone who is really meant for us. Yes, that hurts. Especially if it's your first love... But instead of being sad. Be you are happy with what happened to you. You are not meant for each other. What's important is that you can teach a lesson and you know yourself how to limit things that shouldn't be done," he said at length.
Is love really like that? At first it will really hurt you?
"Do you want to come with me, Nica? There's a lot to see there. If you want, and I don't mind if I bring someone along." I stared at him again. His ear was also red and he seemed ashamed to look at me. Eh?
Hey, what's this? He wants to take me? For what? Why did he think of taking me with him? Seriously?
He must have noticed the confusion on my face. Because his sudden invitation for me to go with him was really surprising Because, right, we just met yesterday.
"Don't get me wrong. I'm not planning anything bad for you, Nica. Maybe it will also help you... You know, to unwind. Right now I know that your heart and mind are still troubled. Sometimes you have to run away from everything, run away from reality. But you'll only come back if you know you're okay and you're ready to let go of the things you've loved all your life."
I hope I don't get hurt for the second time because I have a feeling that...
"Okay," I said and he was still shocked by my answer.
He didn't expect me to go with him either.
After King and I ate breakfast, I said goodbye to go back to my suite to prepare myself. He will wait for me in the hotel lobby, just as I want. Why is he going with me?
I'm still wearing her clothes and I notice the long time she stares at me with no meaning. I often see her jaw tense and her ears red.
Then I don't even know what went into my brain and I actually went with a stranger like him. But it looks like I will enjoy it while visiting any province even though I know that King is only going to work King... His name suits him because he looks like the king of a kingdom.
As I thought, I couldn't help but be thrilled. I don't seem to be broken
hearted, ah I took a shower first and I don't even know why I felt excited.
I also took a quick shower because he didn't want to wait for me for a long time. It's hard to...
I only brought a few things to Bora because I didn't really prepare for him. But that would be exactly one week. I will bring the clothes he lent me. I'll wash it or maybe I won't give it back to him and just mine. Hehe. Just kidding.
I wore a hanging crop top blouse and its color was dirty white and black short pants that exposed my thighs. I'm used to wearing this so I don't even count anymore. I put my hair in a high ponytail and I just put powder on my face and I didn't put anything else other than that.
I just sprinkled my perfume and I almost coughed because its scent was so strong that it stung my nose.
I'm not carrying a suitcase. It's a traveling bag that's not too big and it's light. After I fixed that, I put my bag on my shoulder and went out.
I went through the information desk first to check out of the hotel. The woman smiled at me and told me to come back again and I only gave her a nod and a smile in return. I will be back, but I don't know when that will be.
I walked towards the lobby and just behind him I knew who the man was standing in front of me. I think he was talking to someone on his phone. He was wearing a black suit and his outfit was really formal even though we were only going to the province.
After all, his work is also the reason why he is going to that province and I am just an extra.
I heard my phone ring and quickly took it from my bag. From the corner of my eyes, I saw him turn to look at me and at the same time, my heart rate accelerated. I gently shook my head and just paid attention to my noisy cellphone.
Daddy is calling me. But I had no intention of answering it so I pressed decline. I was about to put it back in my bag when it rang again. I snorted. Because Daddy's skin is ugly.
"Why don't you answer the call, Nica? Maybe that's important," King said so I looked up at him.
His horrifying look greeted me immediately. My hair literally stood on end If he didn't take a bath earlier and he looks fresh, he'll be even more handsome when he's done like that. I couldn't help the smiling thing that surprised him but he retaliated eventually.
My lips trembled because I was so nervous at this moment. I feel like time has stopped and so has the world. I didn't hear anything else but the loud pounding on my chest and it was like we were the only two alive in this world.
Then...he seemed to glow. So dazzling...
"Are you okay?" My brain just came back to reality when I felt him caressing my chin but he just wiped something on my lips... Wait...
I took a step back and could no longer look at him directly. I wiped away the water was that saliva?
It's embarrassing if my saliva dripped that he wiped!
"Are you okay?" he asked me again and covered my cheek with his big palm again. Both my cheeks got hotter because I could feel his warm and rough palm on my skin.
He hadn't finished yet because his other hand also touched my right cheek. He also lifted my face up and met me again with his cold eyes. My knees went weak fast and if I didn't push him away I might end up falling to the floor or even more embarrassing I might pass out just because...
Because he's so handsome...
"You're blushing. Are you really okay? Are you not sick?" he asked me and his fragrant breath was hitting my face. His face is also close to mine so there are my daring eyes again.
It came down to her red lips, which were obviously very soft. I feel like putting my lips there. I feel like I want to kiss him just to know how soft it is. I also want to taste if it's sweet...
I looked back at his face and up into his eyes. His eyes were wide open and he was also looking at me--or rather right at my lips.
He swallowed violently and I could clearly see the rise of his throat. His lips parted slightly.
I was also electrified when he touched my face. My eyes widened more when he slowly brought his face closer to me. I didn't close my eyes.
"We should go," he whispered in my ear then I felt him take my traveling bag.
"Let's go, Nica," he said to me and grabbed my wrist and pulled me.
I took deep breaths and bit my lip. The speed of my heartbeat still did not subside even though we were on a trip.
Why does he have such a strong effect on me? Why is this if I can react myself? And especially my heart that seems to panic because of the strength of its beating...
"Would you like something to eat, Nica? While we're on our way?" he asked me and I looked at him in shock. He also spoke just now.
We drove thru to order foods. I looked out the window.
"Whatever..." I replied weakly to which he nodded.
He bought soft drinks, burgers and fries. He even gave it to me so I put it on my lap.
"Thank you," I said and he just responded with a smile and a nod. "It's you..." He looked at me again but he was still focused on driving. He is very careful "Hmm?"
"How are you brokenhearted?" I will ask. I didn't have to ask him about that because he knew that was the reason for my heartbreaks.
"I fell in love with a woman..." he said and his voice was hoarse. I raised an eyebrow and he saw it so he grinned.
"Nothing new about that," I snapped.
"To a woman who has a child..." My eyes widened in shock.
"Is the girl you love married?" I asked him in disbelief. He grinned loudly at me again.
"No."Weh? What's that, she just gave birth to another man? What's the problem with that? Where did you get hurt? She has a child but you seem to accept it, ah. So, what?" I still ask.
"She doesn't have a husband because she left him. But..."
"But?" I even imitated his voice.
"But her ex-husband came back..."
"What happened to him?" I asked him with interest.
"Long story. Her love life is very complicated but...even though that man managed to hurt her I know...she still loves him very much. I know... Also...they have children, Nica. The happiness of the children is more important to me... To make them reunite again... To have a happy and complete family. I will not be an obstacle in that matter because they deserve to be happy... They already have a lot went through. So, it's time for them to be happy." I can't stop admiring him It turns out that he is really strange when it comes to love. Because he doesn't become selfish. It's okay for him to get hurt just for the sake of the people he loves.
It's like he loves being loved, right?
He is very kind and you rarely encounter people like him.
"Don't worry either... You can find what's for you..." I said smiling and I made him smile. "Love is like a kiss of the wind... Sometimes you can't even feel it..." I said meaningfully.
"You just need to open your eyes and listen to your heartbeat..." he said and there he looked again.
To Be Continued...