
Dany hugged Niana's trembling body tightly. Failed his plan to test his heart. But most importantly, he should be able to calm down and take care of Niana. He did not want Niana to fall into any injuries to suffer from long-term depression. Endri, that one gibber should have been destroyed.
Even if Endri had regretted his actions, Endri still would not be able to leave Lesy just like that. Niana will be cheered on by Endri until whenever Niana continues to be in the household ark.
"Now let me take over everything, Niana. Let me punish that man. You don't have to bother anymore, let alone give yourself up" said Dany. "I will continue your mission, and you will only move when I ask. You agree, don't you?"
In Dany's arms, Niana raised her head. He tried to ease his cries, even though his eyes and cheeks were still wet. "No, don't do anything. You've done a lot for me. I don't want to get you too far, Dany. I need you as a storymate" he said.
"No, I have to move too. Because ...." Dany swallowed the saliva with great difficulty. "Because ... as it seems, you are worth more to me than I thought, Niana."
"I-I can't see you getting hurt. Right now, or when we're still in college together. Ever since, I've always wanted to take care of you. And now, I realize one thing without me having to test my heart like Shita said. That you are precious to me, Niana" continued Dany.
"Dany ...?"
Niana pulled herself out of Dany's arms. His eyes were still wet and looked at Dany's serious face. Just now, Dany said a sentence that referred in what direction? Because Niana is like her own sister, or just ...?
"It can't be ...." Lirih, Niana said. His mind began to drift imagining the memories of the past.
While still a student, Niana met Dany for the first time at her father's small restaurant. Dany does not bring money and Niana gives a joke, but in the end Niana shook her head as a phrase that it does not matter if Dany wants to owe first, as long as Dany brings more customers.
At that time, Niana's only friend was Ruble. Dany has Dominic and Keisya. Dany keeps her promise by taking Dominic and Keisya to a small restaurant owned by Niana's parents that is quite close to campus.
Niana's closeness with Dany occurs when Niana constantly discusses events where Dany does not bring money, and anywhere. Both of Niana's parents thought that Dany was a close friend of Niana, including Dominic and Keisya, and of course also Rubel. Niana's chatter and the kindness of Niana's parents that eventually made the five of them stay well and often eat together. Their relationship was established up to the campus, and a friendship was formed.
But again, it was Dany who became the first person to see Niana cry as much as she could because of a broken heart. With an attitude of frequent ridicule, Dany still listened to every complaint of the girl. Unlike Rubel who was tired of hearing Niana's stupidity in romance stories, Dany was very patient. That's what makes Niana always look for Dany to pour out the contents of her heart, compared to her other friends. Although in the end, Niana also told her story to others. His friends always defend him when he gets into trouble, but Dany is the best listener than the other three.
"Hey!" Suddenly Dany touched Niana's forehead, until the daydreams and memories of the past that crossed Niana's mind became crumpled. "Don't think about what I said about how valuable you are to me first, Niana. Focus your attention on the mission you have arranged. Most of your plans better leave it to me. And never give yourself up again to Endri, even if that man is still your husband to this day. You've been too disgusted by him, I don't want you to suffer from acute stomach acid because of him!"
Niana nodded slowly then said, "I-iya."
And no other words, that came out of Niana's lips because her heart was still shocked and confused.
Then Dany got up from her seat. He walked towards the chair he had sat on earlier. He had a expression full of guilt, because he had said his feelings that might be very burdensome for Niana. But he also confirmed the attitude he had taken just now. Because if he didn't say it so honestly, Niana would definitely continue to refuse him to interfere too deeply. And Dany would not let such a broken woman fight alone. After all, it is true, although fairly fast, the pain that hit Dany's heart after hearing Niana's complaint just successfully made Dany realize that the woman was indeed so valuable.
"It's not your fault. Don't say all this because of you. I was too emotional" said Niana.
"But I still want to apologize. And please don't stay away from me again after I tell you how I feel about you, Niana. Because if you stay away, believe me, this time I will continue to chase you wherever you go. I won't give up like you kept your distance from two years ago."
Niana swallowed the saliva with difficulty. "Where is possible. I-I'm not gonna stay away from you, Dan."
"You were able to prevent me from interfering just now, that means you want to keep your distance from me again."
"Sorry, it's because—"
"Niana, I never asked you to think about me. I've been so happy when you relied on me again, like when we were so young."
Niana's eyelids trembled as she also kept staring at the handsome face, especially Dany's brown netra. But in the end he said nothing. He chose to go back to eating the food that was served even though his taste was almost lost. At least, he gets an impingement rather than getting stuck in awkwardness constantly.
"Eat a lot. Right now I'm bringing money, so take it easy," said Dany joking about events in the past when he did not bring money, while a girl was waiting for the payment process that he had to do.
Hearing Dany's words, finally a smile appeared on Niana's lips. "You remember your first mistake, right? And because of your carelessness, I always thought that you were the child of the incapable. At that time, you did not accept my words and wanted to prove yourself by treating Dom and Keisya, including Ruble."
"Yes. But, in the end
the food of the four of us was actually free by both of your parents who thought we were all close. And after that, we're close."
"Yes. And during that time anyway, I always thought of him as a poor boy, I was really surprised because it turned out that you were the son of a conglomerate, Dany."
"I'm sorry, Niana. Hehe. I never want to be seen in the public eye. After the end, Shita undermines your life principles. Well, without him, the position I have now would definitely make me more famous. Moreover, I am a handsome man!"
"Basic!"
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