Gentleman Dignity
Chapters 2.4

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The Ordinary Love (Rio Anggara)

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Rio's mother looked at everyone who was with her son one by one. And stared at Joana for a long time. Joana who was sitting on the only chair beside Rio's bed, immediately stood up. Rio's mother didn't say much before sitting on that chair. His hand gently stroked his son's arm which was attached to the infusion.

"Where is he?" ask Rio's mother.

"It's stable Mom, it's coming to my senses soon, too" replied Yericho calmly.

"You sure?" ask Mom again.

"Yes Mom. Don't worry" Yericho said again.

"Why does this kid have to live life like this?" mother Rio's murmuring was clearly heard by everyone.

"If only ...." Rio's mother hung up her words, the corner of her eyes glanced at Joana who was standing while looking down at the floor beside Nicholas.

Nicholas rolled his eyes, he didn't like the situation. But he doesn't know how to get out of there yet. Nicholas glanced at Joana, what expression did that woman have now? He can't see clearly.

"We know how Rio is, he can't possibly not protect those children. It's not the first time, ma'am." Jericho drew near to his mother and made his great body a shield to block Joana.

"Wouldn't we be proud of him, because he's always been a good person." Yericho placed one hand on Rio's mother's shoulder. And another hand beckoned Nicholas to leave.

Nicholas immediately noticed, he clasped Joana's hand to slowly leave the room.

Joana complies and follows Nicholas to the end of the hall. Nicholas looked at Joana in sympathy.

"Sit down first" said Nicholas softly.

Joana said again, she felt she did not want to argue anything. Nicholas left her to buy a cold drink. And returned shortly afterwards. Pouring a can of cold drink at Joana.

"Everything ... It's my fault, right?" joana asked in an almost empty tone.

Nicholas did not immediately reply, he looked towards the ceiling. Long enough to be silent and dive into his own mind.

"Don't know .." replied Nicholas.

Joana looked at Nicholas who was looking at her. Tears were already hanging in the corner of her bright brown eyes.

"Makanya ... Don't get me wrong" Nicholas muttered, making Joana smile.

"I was young, so love was number one." Joana took her gaze out of Nicholas' eyes.

"Now?" ask Nicholas casually.

Joana shook her head with her sad smile.

"It feels like it's getting heavy, Nic" Joana replied.

"Hmmm .. everyone will think the same. Don't misunderstand me. I say gini is with you, not because we have a past. It's because I'm friends with you both." Nicholas was silent for a moment. Before he finally continued his words.

"Because I know, you're both tired" said Nicholas.

Joana tightened her grip on the drink cans she held. Joana swallowed her bitter-tasting saliva. She finally couldn't hold back her tears.

Nicholas felt a little guilty, he felt that his words made Joana cry. Nicholas awkwardly patted Joana on the back, trying to calm her cries.

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Chris silently glanced at Vania who was sitting quietly in the passenger seat next to him. As promised, Chris drove Vania home. Nicholas told me Rio was fine. So Chris was in no hurry to see his best friend.

In the eyes of Chris somehow today Vania looks more beautiful. Sometimes glances of their eyes meet and then a smile reviews on Vania's pink lips.

"Sir Chris will stop by first?" asked Vania unexpectedly.

"No, I went straight home" replied Chris.

Vania looks a little disappointed, but can be hidden by turning her face out the window.

"Indeed why? What's up until I have to stop by?" chris pretended not to understand.

"Perhaps, Mr. Chris wants to coffee first, or eat first," replied Vania while playing her hand fingers.

"Would you cook for me?" chris asked again almost letting out a laugh.

"And we can order sir." Vania quickly replied. Then feel embarrassed, why should it look obvious that he can not cook.

Chris finally laughed at Vania's reaction. Since when can his secretary cook. What Chris has always noticed, Vania may not be able to hold the knife properly.

"Do you want me to masakin?" chris asked Vania.

"May sir," replied Vania sounding excited.

Chris was surprised by the quick answer. Did Vania really expect Chris to stop by her apartment unit? Chris thought what Vania said was just a small talk. Chris is not sure that is.

Chris thought a little, he actually didn't want the problem and Vania was widening and getting bigger. But as Yericho said. The devil may approach Chris slowly. And somehow it made Chris smile.

Chris calmly parked his car smoothly in the parking area of Vania's apartment. Look and wait for what the girl will say now. If, Vania still invited him in. Then he won't think anymore.

Vania, she's nervous. He opened the seatbelt he was wearing slowly. Trying to buy time. He didn't want to get out of Chris' car. Not if Chris doesn't want to go with him.

Vania gulped and ventured to look at her boss. Without Vania guessing, Chris was also staring at her. Chris' very masculine and mature face sedates Vania. Who subconsciously moved his face and placed his lips on Chris' lips.

Chris was surprised by the gesture. He might not feel like avoiding. Chris smiled as their lips stuck together for quite a while. Vania who felt Chris smile, finally opened her eyes and looked at Chris face again.

"Sir Chris ..." call Vania lirih.

Chris gulped looking at Vania's slightly open lips. He's not a good guy who can miss this. No, he had no power to resist the charm of Vania.

Chris outstretched hand stroked Vania's hair softly. His index finger along Chris' cheek ended long on his chin. Chris' thumb slightly pressed the area under Vania's lower lip. Makes Vania open her mouth wider.

"Hmmm ... Should, I really cook for you ..." said Chris softly and seductively.

Vania's hands stretched out as well, tracing Chris's shirt buttons one by one like passing her. Vania's beautiful eyes, did not shy away from Chris' gaze for a single second.

"Sir Chris ..." call Vania lirih again.

And that's how everything in Chris exploded. He pulled Vania's shoulder closer and pressed their lips together again. This time their kiss was wetter and deeper.

Vania can't dwell under Chris' large body. Chris' hand on Vania's shoulder clasped Vania's shoulder tightly. His tongue invaded all of Vania's mouth.

Vania and Chris seem to have lost their minds. Vania managed to make Chris widen his eyes that were open. When his hands were already felt in his abdominal muscles.

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