Blooming At It's Time
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"Actress initialed 'S' was arrested this morning on suspicion of drug use. During the examination process it was found that the director of 'R' who was working on the film with the actress was involved, until the news of the actress's affair 'S'."

Alden sits on the couch, watching the latest news that is frenzied in any media. Wherever people are looking, many have speculated the actress is Shella. Alden himself was convinced by the speculation. Because right before, Giri had already shown the evidence to Alden. It didn't take long, with Giri's men, Shella was caught quickly. Giri had shown the evidence to Alden, and the man decided to report it to the police. Yes, in essence all of this was due to Alden's decision, and that made his gaze now look blank.

"You okay?" alora's distinctive soft voice suddenly resuscitated her from the daydream. Alden immediately looked up, looking at Alora who was walking to sit next to him.

Alden smiled slightly and said, "Come. I don't know if my decision was right or wrong."

Alora looked straight at the TV, and then her breathing was slow. "Sometimes it has to be like this, right? It takes a big blow so someone can be aware. So they don't make the same mistake again."

"That's it?"

Alora turned to Alden who still looked bad. He knew Alden felt guilty about the big news that was appearing all over the media. Alora also did not want to blame Alden for his decision. Because what happened, it happened. Alora wrapped her hands around Alden's arms, then leaned her head against the man's shoulder. Alora's movements made Alden somewhat surprised, because it was too sudden. But after that, Alden immediately fused his head with Alora's head. The man rubbed his woman's hand that was coiled up in the arm, feeling all the warmth that the woman was trying to give him.

"He'll learn from his mistakes, Al. You've done well."

Alora's tranquilizing sentence never fails Alden. The man took off Alora's hand, so that she could freely embrace the woman in his arms. Alora still leaned her head against Alden's shoulder, as the man peaked once. Alden rubbed Alora's arm with one of his hands, showing her immense love.

"I love you." Alden said slowly.

"Suddenly so?"

Alden shrugged his shoulders once, "I'm so grateful to have you. Makeup, honey."

Alora laughed a little. He began to get used to Alden's attitude or with the call of his beloved, even Alora began to like him.

"Watch another one?" Alora grabs the remote on the table and fiddles with the button, "Netflix?"

"And chill?"

"Shut up!"

Alden laughing. "Watch in the room just yuk." he said, deliberately teasing Alora.

"Why??" Alden hugged Alora's waist, smirking her cheeks up to her neck until the woman squirmed.

"Alden! I want to watch horror! Diem first!" Alora tried to remove her small body from Alden.

Satisfied with Alora's reaction, Alden stops teasing the woman, and ends up embracing her alone. "Who's afraid? Wanna bet who screams first?" asked Alden in a defiant tone.

Alora looked at Alden as she poked, "Again unsure... But... OK FINE! Who wins what?"

"Which wins, may be obeyed of his will."

"Toooooo!"

"Why? Scared?"

"Yes no!"

"What do I want? I think I'll win."

Alora pinched Alden's stomach until the owner complained, then immediately rubbed his stomach that was still sore.

"Don't fuck you!"

The two then laughed, and enjoyed the day by showing each other endless affection. With laughter filling the whole room. With a feeling of fullness that is no longer possible to be filled by anything other than each other. Alden and Alora, don't think their story ends here. But with all determination, they promise to live whatever situation awaits in the future. Facing all laughter, crying, and difficulties together. Sticking to love, they start a new life.

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