I'll Take What's Mine
15. Declaration
Tonight, Aria is on her way to a restaurant for dinner and business talks, meeting the call of CEO Dava. Coincidentally Yiren did not come along, the woman chose to go for a walk in search of the fresh breeze alone.
Aria had just gotten off the taxi when she saw CEO Dava pacing around in front of the restaurant, occasionally looking at her watch. He smiled when he saw Aria approaching him.
“Sorry has kept you waiting a long time,” said Aria a little unpleasant.
“No, I just arrived. And don't talk formally to me.”
“Tapi—”
“Come in,” invite him to touch Aria's back and invite her inside.
Apparently Dava had already booked a place there. Because as soon as they enter, the waiter shows the table to them.
“We ate dinner first before discussing work,” said Dava then they ordered some menus for dinner.
“You often come here?” Ask Aria pleasantries after ordering some menu.
Dava shakes. “I told you, don't use formal language. Just call me name.”
“But that sounds impolite.”
“Then just call us Dava.”
“What?” Aria was a little surprised but she nodded showing that she agreed.
Their food orders are coming.
“Come to eat first, Aria.” Dara's wide smile was transmitted to Aria. Honestly Aria is hungry too.
Aria had just drank her green tea when she felt Dava was watching her. He lifted his face and choked.
“Cautious.”
Dava hurriedly held out his handkerchief which Aria hurriedly received to dry her lips and a slight splash on her chin. He tried to stop the cough.
“Why are you, Aria?” Dava asked worriedly.
“Uhuk...uhuk tid-huk uhuk is okay.” Aria covered her lips with Dava's handkerchief.
The stone she Aria started to subside.
“Sorry,” says Aria.
“Why even apologize?”
Aria flinched feeling the touch on the back of her hand. Looking up he found Dava's worried spot.
Aria hurriedly pulled her hand because she felt awkward. “So let's discuss the work.”
“Aria..”.
“Iya.”
“I think, I like you, I want you to be my lover.”
Dava's eyes sparkled at Aria. Loaded with hope that felt difficult to be fulfilled by Aria.
“Sorry, I..”.
“Not to rush. I know this is too soon for you. Even I express my feelings under the pretext of work. Dava chuckled, mocking himself.
“It...”
“But take it easy, I won't mix my feelings and work.”
Aria. Breathe as deeply as possible.
“Don't reject me.”
“You don't know who I am.”
“Mas..call me mas. I'm serious anyway. I've been a widower for almost five years. And I think I can end my loneliness with you. I don't care about your past.”
“Tapi—“
“Let me try. I will stop if at the end I find out the fact that I failed to get you,” whispered Dava rubbing Aria's head.
One week later…
Dava really kept his promise. He separates the business between his work and his feelings. The agreement between her and Aria was finally signed. This is a deal that is completed in a month. But it was currently completed in about twenty days.
“Aria has a call from your husband,” Yiren said.
Aria immediately reached out and took her phone from Yiren's hand.
“Halo.”
“What's wrong with you?” You are fine.” Kanva could sense that something was not right from her voice.
“We've signed a deal and we're late in the party until my head is dizzy.”
“Grace your health there. Don't hurt.”
“Thanks for you,” says Kanva.
Aria froze for a few seconds.
“I know you miss me.”
“I really miss you every day. I think I want to fly there to see you.”
“I'll be back soon. Kanva, I'm really sleepy. I'll hang up.”
“Good. I love you.”
“I also.”
After hanging up the phone, Aria again drowned her head under the blanket but suddenly Yiren flicked her blanket away forcefully.
“What's up?” Grumbling Aria because her sleep is disturbed again.
“You didn't hear it?” Ask Yiren.
“Heard what?”
“Listen carefully. Looks like Aidan and Lea are having a fight.”
Aria focused her hearing. Listening carefully, he confirmed that it was indeed the voice of Aidan and Lea arguing. But Aria could not understand the reason for their debate.
His eyes could not open and his head was dizzy. Their quarrels are not his business.
“Do not take care of people's affairs and do not disturb my sleep,” said Aria who immediately rolled her body with a thick blanket.
The next day, Aria woke up bad luck. Yiren did not wake himself up and the woman was also no longer in the hotel room.
Aria lazily went to the bathroom to clean her body. His stomach was hungry he wanted to eat right away.
Aria walked towards the cafeteria alone which was on the second floor. Aria took a tray and took some food.
“Aria..”.
Aria smiled as her name was called. He leisurely walked with a breakfast tray and sat down beside Aidan.
“Is your sleep good?” Ask Aidan.
“Ya,” says Aria. He looked at Lea who was pouting. “What's wrong with you guys?”
“No.”
Lea looked like she wanted to say something but did not so and chose to lower her head and focus on her food. Aria glanced at Lea several times. While Aidan sat quietly beside her and did not look in a good mood.
Aria immediately wasted her food and just as she was about to leave, Lea's voice made her stop in her place.
“Aria.”
“Ya.”
“Do you know Aidan still loves you now?”
Clearly Aidan's face immediately changed upon hearing Lea's voice. Aria thought about the debate the two of them had had last night and understood what had happened.
Aria smiled. “You think too much. You're already his wife doesn't that mean he wants to live life with you. I think you really misunderstood. Aidan and I are like family, like brother and sister.”
Lea immediately sighed in length and pinched her throbbing forehead. “I probably thought a lot.”
“If you are unsure of my relationship with Aidan. I can stay away from Aidan.”
“Do not! Nay! Don't because I got your relationship broken.”
“You've asked what you're worried about. Are you still worried?”
“No. Ii'm sorry. I'm sorry Aidan, I'm sorry, Aria.”
“Do not talk about this issue in the future.”
“Ya I'm sorry.”
“Alright, it looks like your relationship is fine. Then I'll go first.”
“Ya.”
Elsewhere Kanva calls Franz. The man deliberately asked Franz to take part in Aria's activities outside the city. Franz brought some photos of Aria with another man who was none other than Dava.
In the photo Aria and Dava are having dinner together. They are also in the city park. Dava seemed to rub the head of Aria's peak.
Seeing Kanva's change in expression, Franz was a little scared.
“What do they cover besides work?” Kanva asked coldly.
“It...they...discuss...”.
Hearing Franz's convoluted speech, Kanva immediately stared intently at Franz.