From there, a conversation began to develop between Evan and Lia's parents. After talking for a while, Evan offered to drive them home because he had a car. At first, Lia and her parents did come using taxi online.
At first, Lia refused because she didn't want to bother Evan, but because the young man was so sincere in wanting to help, finally Lia and her parents accepted a good offer from him.
On the way home, they had gotten to know each other. Lia's parents are fun and fun people, so it makes Evan feel welcome even though they've only just known each other. And during their meeting, not the slightest bit of negative prejudice was found in Bimo and Sekar's gaze.
This made Evan believe in his belief that Lia's family was really 'cool'. He don't mean to compare Lia's family as well as his family, but to be honest, Evan can feel the difference indirectly.
Although he could say Lia's family is simple, Evan found something that he did not find in his family, namely time together.
It used to exist when he was too young. However, after his first sister—Agatha Hemchandra chose to marry the young man of her choice, and his second brother—Andre Style decided to settle in Paris and become a top model, everything had changed. Instantly, everyone was busy with their respective activities! Meanwhile, family is not a priority anymore.
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Unconsciously, they had arrived at Lia's house. Deftly without being asked, Evan helped Bimo out of the car to seat the man in a wheelchair. Strong shoulders and muscular shoulders from diligent exercise, of course, made Bimo smile with an impression. Because it had made him not hesitate to hold on to the body of the young man.
After helping Lia and her family, Evan hurriedly said goodbye because Angga had already called him. He also wanted to stay longer. But his friend's phone told him that there was something important that required him to go home right away.
"Thank you, Son."
"Yes, Ma'am. I have to go home soon, I have urgent business right now."
"Okay then. Come here again sometime, okay? Invite Angga also, don't forget. Then, here are some souvenirs. Make snacks at home for both of you."
Sekar held out a crackle bag. Evan don't know what was in it, but he which Evan enthusiastically accepted the bag.
"Thank you, Ma'am."
"You're welcome. Be careful when you go home, okay? Mom comes in first. Lia, accompany Evan until he gets home, okay?"
After saying that, Sekar went back inside. Now only Lia and Evan are left standing opposite each other.
"Thank you, Evan."
"You're welcome, Lia. Emmm… before I go home, may I have your phone number?"
"Hihi, really... Angga didn't give you my number, Van?"
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CHAPTER 19
That night, Lia couldn't stop thinking about Evan. He never thought that today he would be able to meet this young man again. In fact, without realizing it, they can chat about many things and just flow. And not only that, Evan sincerely took himself and his parents home safely.
At first, Lia tends to judge that Evan is a person who is indifferent and more silent. It was concluded based on Angga's story and also according to a glimpse of the young man. However, it seems that all of his thoughts are not quite right. Because Evan, whom he met today, is a person who is willing to listen and also wants to give feedback about what Lia said. In essence, he concluded that Evan is a person with a cool personality.
But even so, Lia couldn't forget when she caught Evan's cloudy eyes when discussing family. Lia was very curious and wanted to ask Evan about it. However, he abandoned his intention because he thought that it was not right.
Moreover, it was the first time he had spoken to Evan. That's why he refrained from being frank. Although, he also really hoped to know what had happened to the young man. For now, he could only hope that one day he would find out why. Or maybe he could ask Angga who is Evan's close friend.
"Arrghhh… no-no. Let Evan tell the story. Just flow, Lia. Flow." Lia ruffled her hair, then rolled over again, facing to the right.
"But it's really weird, this is the first time I can't treat Evan like an ordinary friend. It feels... it feels... why am I here, gosh... even though it's the first time we've met. Why do you keep thinking? Hmm." While continuing to talk to herself, Lia lamented about her unruly feelings.
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Lia changed her position to face down, then buried her face in the pillow. There is one more thing that cannot be missed by Lia about Evan.
For the first time in his life, his heartbeat became unusual as he looked at the young man. Especially when the young man smiled. His heart fluttered softly and created a vibration that spread throughout his body.
"Duh ... heart, please condition the beat dong. What has happened??"
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Meanwhile ...
Evan was attending a dinner invitation from one of his prospective colleagues in the area. This reason made Evan immediately say goodbye to Lia, even though he still wanted to talk to the girl.
Angga, who accepted the invitation, told Evan that they had to come as a form of respect for potential colleagues who would later partner with Galaxy. However, the invitation suddenly came on the same day. Because of that, Evan rushed home to get ready for the event.
However, it seems that Evan's mind is not completely on the event. His thoughts were fixed on Lia—the sweet girl who had succeeded in making his heart flutter. Unknowingly, a faint smile appeared on his lips. As it turned out, the strange feeling made Evan couldn't stop thinking about the girl. The images kept dancing in his mind, even… those smiles and laughter filled his head.
"Oh, this is crazy!" Evan cried softly, shaking his head as if he couldn't believe what had happened to him.
"Evan? Evan? Gosh, why is this kid smiling to himself." Angga, who had been watching his best friend, became exasperated himself and decided to ask directly. However, what has been done has not yet received a response from Evan.
"Stevan Harshil…. Hello!!" cried Angga in the end and succeeded in making Evan wake up from his daydream.
"What are you shouting about? Don't be shy!" Evan snarled in response while glaring at Angga.
"You're the shy one. I've been observing that, instead of listening to the program, I'm smiling at myself like a stressed person. Why is it? Sick?"
"Oh, no daddy. It's safe," Evan said nonchalantly.
"Safe how? Worry there. Why is it?? You know!" Angga kept urging Evan to tell the truth. But basically, it was ignorant, of course, Evan refused.
Angga did not continue his insistence and decided to remain silent while listening to what the owner of the show had to say. Meanwhile, Evan took his cellphone instead and finally decided to send a message to Lia. He couldn't stop himself from texting the girl at all.
Evan: I'm attending dinner. How about you? Have you had dinner too?
Sent.
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In a simple room that is not too spacious but looks so comfortable, Lia is busy working on her unfinished college assignment. And suddenly, his concentration was broken when he heard his cellphone vibrate which was deliberately placed near the bed so that he could focus more on his work.
The corners of Lia's lips lifted when she saw who had sent the message to her. It's like the word that the pinnacle is loved by the ulam arrives. When Lia had been thinking about Evan for a long time and wanted to send a message to the young man but couldn't do it, now what he was thinking about appeared and sent a message to him.
Lia: Wow, apparently dinner. I've eaten. My eating hours are always orderly and always increase. Hehehe
Sent.
'Gosh Liaaaa… what are you doing here? Just got a chat from Evan, why are you happy like this? Oh… don't be like that.'The girl who seemed to be in love was having a monologue with herself; questioned what was going on with him.
Drrrttt… drrrttt…
The smile grew again when a vibrating notification from his cellphone showed that Evan had replied to the message he sent.
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