-The Best Valentine-
For someone who has never met Maura's rich soul mate, this first date is the only experience she should be proud of, especially for her future children and grandchildren.
But the title is different if the date this time is similar to the natural climate that is experiencing global warming, sunny mornings, hot afternoons and rainy afternoons.
Not consistent!
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After leaving the cinema, the two of them agreed that their next destination was an ice cream parlor. The sun is getting hotter, even though it's been raining for more than a week.
Maura took a deep breath, her dark irises observing the large, sturdy tree that stood in the courtyard of this shop through the slightly thick barrier glass.
The girl thought about how her mother would react, who lost her daughter, and ran away. Even if it's only for a short time, the name is still blurry.
I don't know why Maura feels guilty.
"This is your ice cream."
Erlang's sudden voice immediately broke Maura's daydream. The girl looked up, staring at the bowl of vanilla and strawberry flavored ice cream she ordered.
"Thanks." Maura immediately ate it. "Delicious," he murmured.
"Of course, it's expensive."
Maura snorted in annoyance, "You want to show off, huh?"
Erlang chuckled, "Where there is."
The man laughed to himself as he recalled Maura's story about their being trapped in an empty classroom at night, about his fear of some invisible creature, and of course about him showing off, according to Maura.
Even though Erlang recalled at that time he was conducting negotiations.
"You just don't show off with ghosts, let alone with humans." Maura reminded.
Erlang laughed, "At that time I thought Lo was a ghost, so I was surprised. Besides that, you also look like Mba Kunti." He pointed at Maura's hair.
Even though it's already neatly braided.
Erlang had never looked at her closely, and it turned out that Maura's hair wasn't completely black. There are a few strands of red that are also tucked away in some parts, plus the sun's rays are reflecting off.
"What is-"
"But still beautiful," continued Erlang, cutting Maura's words.
Muara, who had wanted to protest, immediately became silent, her tongue suddenly stuck.
Maura screamed in her heart, her heart was beating unnaturally again, her face was lowered to hide the feeling of heat that hit her face.
"Look, you're blushing? Are you blushing?" Erlang teased.
Erlang must have said that on purpose.
Damn it!!
Maura got up from her seat, her lips were tightly closed against the anger and shame that hit her at the same time.
"Where are you going?"
"Toilet!!" Maura shouted, then ran towards the left side.
"Where is she going? The toilet is on the right?" mumbled Erlang.
Not long after, Maura passed him again with her hands covering part of her face. The girl must be extremely embarrassed at being in the wrong place.
Erlangga blinked his eyes, observing Maura who was flustered. Even though it's only been praised a little. His lips lifted upwards, smiled then laughed softly.
"She is unique," he said unconsciously.
--------The Best Valentine--------
Erlang was looking at his cellphone, waiting for anyone who wanted to open a chat in their group chat. But the fact is that for almost half a day no chats have come in, be it from Bintang or from Gilang.
His brows furrowed in confusion, "Are they busy?" he muttered.
Erlang knows his friends very well. Bintang, even though he is still in a cold war with him, the man is still willing to chat in grub from time to time, even if he only replays the chat from Gilang.
Vice versa. He does that sometimes too. As a result, Gilang stumbled himself when he was between him and the feuding Bintang.
But especially today, it seemed natural for him not to start the conversation considering he was busy dating Maura.
Unlike the two friends. Weekends like this usually they are bored at home, if they don't meet at least they will make noise in the group. It's been on the agenda every week.
"Is there an assignment from school?"
Erlang thought again, and there was no work this week. The man looked away quickly, it was also impossible if they did the problem.
If Gilang is still better, what about Bintang? The man prefers to sleep than bother doing the task.
I don't know what miracle made him in second place after him.
"Erlang.."
Erlang averted his gaze. Maura stood at the side with a baby. The girl looked troubled because she was carrying and carrying a bag in her right hand.
Wait..
Baby?
Erlang glared, "You kidnapped a baby?" accused Erlang.
"Haphazard!" Maura snorted, she handed the bag containing baby supplies to Erlang, "Please help carry it… it's heavy."
Erlang was still curious, he helped carry the bag and put it on the empty seat on the side. Her gray irises watched the beautiful baby figure in Maura's arms.
"Whose baby?"
Maura finished her ice cream, "It's a baby."
"Err… I mean, this is why people's babies are stuck in here." Erlangga can't say the right term for the annoying baby figure who accidentally interrupts his date.
"Her mother was in the toilet, she asked for help, she said she wanted to defecate first." Maura explained.
"So you want to help her? What if that person is a fraud? He accuses you of kidnapping her child."
Erlang is not a good person, he is also aware of that, and according to Gilang and Bintang's words long before they started their relationship. He knew that Maura was an innocent woman who was too kind.
But according to Erlang, the girl is not very good, but innocent almost like a fool, bastard!
"Just give back her baby." Erlang suggested.
Maura took a deep breath, "His mother will also appear, we'll just have to wait."
Finally Erlang relented and waited. Until he didn't realize that far outside the tavern there were three heads who had been watching them all this time.
They wore ordinary clothes with hoodies covering their heads, even though the weather was very hot.
"I told you, nothing will happen. You're the one who's too paranoid!" exclaimed the man wearing the evening blue hoodie at his friend.
He had been hot enough to follow the advice of his suck friend. The sweat that was pouring out had exceeded the normal limit, and unfortunately they were just sitting outside without any intention of going in, even though it was cooler inside.
"Wait a minute, I'm sure if there isn't a baby. He must have messed with Maura." The excitement is no less convincing.
Even his eyes never left the ice cream parlor since they entered the place.
"Ok, my question is, why does it have to be a baby? You don't have any other ideas. Aren't you smart? You bastard Bintang!"
The man called Bintang turned his head, "Do you have any other ideas? Remember your position is still under the cave."
Gerr…
If it weren't for his best friend, he'd have buried Bintang alive long ago. His bastard idea of keeping a close eye on him was the worst.
"Whether or not there's a baby, Erlang can't be anything like that. You remember that he only loves Sella. That's just how it is, I don't understand."
"Noisy! Just shut up."
"Err… um, sorry, it's just a baby, it's safe with them, right?" asked the only woman who had been just listening to her two impromptu colleagues.
"So, borrow it again, Mba. It'll be turned over later, it's safe." Gilang gave a friendly explanation.
'Who has any idea who intervened, Damn Bintang!!
Continued…