The moment the man before her about to open his eyes, Lyra quickly retracts her gaze. But unfortunately, she was a step too late since his eyes which closed previously now opened and staring back at her before Lyra manage to retract her gaze.
Lyra immediately stunned at his gaze. His black eyes which could captivate anyone, currently staring intently at her. Lyra couldn't help but think how beautiful the eyes were. She quickly shook that idea inwardly.
'What am I thinking?? Am I becoming a pervert that had eyes fetish now??'
A sound of a notification from the plane crew broke their stare competition. Lyra quickly composed herself and cleared her throat, while Bintang coughed a little. Unknownst to them, a blush crept off on their cheeks.
"Why is it so hot here?" Lyra murmured in a little voice while fanning her face with her slender hands.
"Yeah, though the AC is already turned on," Bintang spoke from the side.
Then the awkward situation continued since both of them didn't know what to say. Bintang didn't know what's going on him since it was his first time being in an awkward situation with women. He used to talk comfortably and didn't lack any topic whenever he talks with women.
But as men his pride currently in stake. So, Bintang takes a deep breath and finally opened his mouth but only to find his mouth were stammering. "A-are you planning to go to city B?".
He quickly covered his mouth when his mind registered the words comes out from his mouth.
'Why the hell you asking that question?? This plane is destined for city B, of course she planned to go there. Silly me." Bintang scolded himself inwardly
Lyra, who also initially felt awkward and only could steal a glance of him, now startled at his silly question.
She chuckled a little, making Bintang more embarrassed.
From the stammering tone and how silly the question was, she could see that the man beside her also nervous. So, Lyra deliberately replied to his question with a teasing tone on it. "Of course, Mister obvious. Where else this plane supposed to go?"
Bintang could sense a teasing tone on her voice, making both his cheeks and ears were hot because of embarrassment. He just wanted to dig a hole and hide there right now.
Seeing Bintang silence, Lyra thought he was angry. So, she dejectedly poked his arm with her beautiful finger. "Mister, are you angry?"
Bintang wasn't angry with Lyra. He was just embarrassed and didn't know what to respond to. Feeling something soft touches his sidearm, Bintang turned to the culprit only to find a pair of downcast eyes staring at him.
Unknowingly he softened his tone. "I'm sorry. I was just nervous and practically speechless."
Realizing that the men before her become silent only because of nervousness and not angry, Lyra heaved a sigh of relief. She patted her chest and spoke with a low tone. "I thought you were angry, Mister."
"I'm not that petty." He shook his head. "Anyway, what's your name? I'm Bintang." Bintang stretched his hand. He didn't think it was necessary for him to tell his full name on their first meeting.
Seeing the man before her offered his hand, Lyra accepted it without hesitation and shook it gently. "Lyra." She smiled beautifully toward Bintang though it was unfortunate for him since Lyra is currently wearing a mask.
"Oh, so its miss Lyra. What is your business in city B?" Bintang asked out of curiosity.
Seeing Bintang eyes only consist of curiosity, Lyra answered truthfully. "I'm planned to spent my vacation days there."
"Is miss Lyra had any recommendation place in mind? This is the first time I go to City B." Said that Bintang took off his cap and immediately a silky black hair greets Lyra sight. A unique fragrance of his hair immediately smelled by Lyra.
"What shampoo brand did you use?" Lyra unconsciously asked. Hearing a voice from her mouth, Lyra quickly bit her lips.
'Oh gosh, I'm so embarrassed! Would he think of me as a pervert?' Lyra silently cursed.
Bintang startled hearing her question. Did she ask what shampoo brand did he use? Didn't the topic before was about City B? Why would it suddenly turn to the shampoo brand?
Bintang shook his thought and quickly composed himself. Though he was curious why would Lyra asked about the matter, he decided not to ask about it and replied to her question. "I always used Riltene brand since their product was compatible with myself." Said Bintang truthfully. Though the most reason was since he often advertises their product, he then would receive a package of their product. If you can get free, why bother to buy?
Hearing a familiar brand name, Lyra ears perked up. "So it was Riltene brand. I often saw their product on TV. If I'm not wrong, their commercial actor was a celebrity Bintang Yan."
Hearing that, Bintang immediately felt a cold sweat formed on his back.