EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 241

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Once again I did not get tired of looking at her eyes that were as black as the midnight ocean, our eyes locked, there was a small dimple visible on her cheek as she smiled, she said, hardly visible but if investigated he did have it from a long time ago. Being too fascinated by her gaze, I almost forgot about that one.

My body temperature went up by a few degrees. That look makes my skin hot. “You want what?” My toot.

“Looks like a lot you're thinking about. It looks clear on your face.” His hands were raised to cupping my face.

“Can I come with you?” I give up on looking good.

Bayu laughed a little. “I also think like that.”

“Really?”

“Tapi—” Word Bayu fast. “My current job does not allow to settle. If there was a day off, I would definitely take my time home in these six months. I'll keep you informed. After all you also have responsibilities here, I don't want you to give up all that for me. I will try to work hard to boast of you.”

I don't know why my throat hurts and my eyes start to water, it was sad to imagine he would not be next to me for the next six months when our meeting again after so many years until now is not six months, not even two months.

Bayu just laughed a little look at me who pouted in tears filled the eyes, he then pulled me into his arms, patting me gently on my back that was just constant to make me cry directly on his chest.

“Yes for mercy.” My complaint. “I have no intention of crying.” I immediately withdrew from his embrace, rubbing my wet cheek with the back of my hand.

She laughed, her eyes widened and looking at me round and round. Her smile was really naughty but softer. Something behind my stomach churned.

“I love you.” Whisper while kissing the top of my nose.

“Then?” I tease.

“I love you.” He said this time kiss my cheek. I laughed with my hands touching his chest.

“Aparticularly?”

“I'm yours. My love. My body.” This guy put his mouth close to mine. First touch just happens—like a touch. A seductive tenderness, arousing passion. I licked my lips and Bayu's smile widened.

“Again?” She asked.

I put my hand in her hair, pulled her closer. “Again.”

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“Icha?”

“Ya.” I shouted from the room. “It's done.” After looking at my reflection in front of the mirror and slightly affixing the lipstick. Knee-length dark blue cocktail dress with arm length to elbow, combined with a black vest. I rarely wear skirts to work, but I want to look beautiful in front of Bayu.

Then I immediately grabbed my briefcase and ran a little towards Bayu who was waiting at the front door.

I rushed towards him, he held me for a while before suddenly pulling me closer.

“You are wrong.” The gum's in my ear. “You are so inappropriate—no one can look so beautiful and seductive, it's not fair.”

“How's tease? I can change...”.

Bayu sighed, shaking his head. He gently placed his cold lips on my forehead.

His fingers slowly trailed down my chin and up to my lips, I felt frozen as he tilted his head slowly and touched his lips to mine.

After her brief kiss, I pushed her away. “We have to leave now.” I remember Lucy and Dika who were waiting in the car outside the gate.

Bayu looked at me with a teasing smile but he nodded as well. Then I turned around to lock the door, then put on my black heels which I decided to wear three inches only.

Everything was ready and Bayu grabbed my hand, holding me towards the burning car. Not forgetting to lock the gate.

My gaze unintentionally saw mothers who were buying vegetables in the morning cart usually. One of them was Lulu's mother, I smiled and nodded at RT's mother who was smiling back at her.

The woman knew I was married the day after yesterday, hoping she would tell these mothers who were looking at me, so as not to cause excessive gossip because I got out of the house with a man.

It turned out that Lucy was waiting in front of the open car door, Bayu let me enter first while Dika, she was also standing at the car door on the other side waiting for Bayu.

After making sure the car door next to me closed, Bayu actually walked around to reach the other side, at first glance I knew that Bayu met the view of Lulu, ma'am, he greeted her before entering the other side of the door.

In a matter of seconds, Dika and Lucy were already in the front seat car, Dika who drove immediately drove the car, away from the yard of the house.

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Along the way, Bayu grasped my hand, not letting go even though he had to reach into his pants pocket to answer the phone call. So sweet.

My sadness was forgotten, even though we were on our way to take her and, with us, we were only minutes away, but I felt so happy just like this. Clasping his hand. Accompanying.

As people say, happiness is simple.

Dika and Lucy concentrated on looking ahead, ignoring us sitting next to each other.

“Oh yes by the way, Dika will not come with me because of the condition of the tasks that I have to complete with the team. So, they'll both take care of you.”

“What? But two security makes me uncomfortable. I guess it's just Lucy.” Bayu patted our hands with his other free hand.

“I'll be calmer if anyone takes care of you twenty-four hours.” Said seriously.

I glanced at Dika and Lucy who occasionally glanced at me. As if waiting for my response. If Bayu had taken it seriously, I could not argue. But I won't be accompanied by two security at once, maybe I'll schedule them in a shift. They also need rest.

“You've found the way.” Tukas Bayu, that's not a question, but a statement.

Then I felt the car go slower, it turned out that we were already in front of the headquarters gate, a gunman ran up to the car.

“Oh? Should we take you here?” I glanced at Bayu.

This man shook his head with eyes watching Dika's brief conversation and the gatekeeper.

It turned out that we were allowed to enter, the distance from the front gate to the main building was quite far away, I had never entered the army headquarters.

“Today outside cars may enter because there are indeed many families who will deliver the departure of the soldiers.” Said. Before I answered, his words were evident as this car got closer to the large field right in front of the large building.

People in green camouflage uniforms were everywhere, other large bags were lying at the side with those chatting with their families. There are children and most women.

“If I don't propose the idea of dropping you off, will you be alone among the family that delivered this?!” I asked while looking at him full of threats.

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