Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 53 ”I Will Be Selfish”

Nathan has not allowed Ayunda to return to the company to help him as a secretary, he asks his little girl to recover her health with a break at home. Well according to Nathan, but not good for Ayunda, he is not used to being alone at home without doing anything.

To get rid of her saturation and loneliness, Ayunda went to Mama Mira's cake shop. Coincidentally today, one of the employees got a permit to look after his sick mother.

Kevin was checking the files in his room, his secretary knocked on the door and came in, brought him coffee. "The "coffee pot" secretary put the coffee in front of Kevin. "Thank you" Kevin replied as he looked briefly at his secretary.

The secretary smiled back Kevin's thanks, then walked out. Not yet out, Kevin called him. "Vienna".

Vina turned to face Kevin "Is there anything I can help you with again sir?" tanyakanya.

"You know Rara's cake shop?" ask Kevin.

"I know. Do you want me to prepare a cake from there?" tawar Vina's.

"No. Next time" replied Kevin.

"Okay sir" Vina replied and walked out of the room.

Kevin rubbed his stool, when Vina was nearby he felt there was Ayunda nearby. His heart was pounding, and he did not dare to stare at his secretary for long. Vina had only been her secretary for one month, as her old secretary resigned after marriage. Since this one month also he felt, there was something different in him when dealing with Vina.

Kevin sipped coffee made by Vina, "This coffee will be perfect if there is a cheesecake made by Ayunda" his inner. Without a second thought, Kevin grabbed his car keys and left the Galaxy Hotel and Mall.

Vina looked at Kevin who came out just like that, not giving her any message. "A habit" he murmured and returned to work on his duties. But not yet had time to hold the file he had to prepare, his phone rang. Seeing the contacts on her phone screen, Vina immediately shifted the green button.

"Assalamualaikum, his handsome Aunt Vina" Vina immediately greeted her nephew.

"Waalaikumsalam Aunt Vina. Aunty, Saturday to Bandung yes" replied his nephew from across there.

"Dear, dear aunt, the most handsome niece in the world" Vina replied with a teasing laugh.

"Aunty's promise, Brother wait"

"Yes, Aunt Vina promised. Brother want aunt to bring something?" vina asked after she promised to visit her niece.

"No need, the important aunt comes. okay!" replied his nephew in a typical child voice.

"Alright, Aunt closed yes, there is still something to do. Bye.. dear aunt" Vina ended her call.

"Welcome" the bakery waiter Rara greeted the visitor who had just entered. He gave his best smile, even more so that entered this time was a handsome man, from whose appearance it was predictable that he was people from the upper class.

"I asked for Cheesecake" Kevin told the employee.

Kevin receives his message given by the shopkeeper, then walks to the cashier's desk. "Sister" said Ayunda when he realized that the one who came to the cashier was Kevin.

"Nda" replied kevin, he smiled widely, not expecting Ayunda himself who was at the cashier's table.

"Sir, it's a coincidence that we met. Can I talk to you for a second?" ask Ayunda. No need to think for long Kevin replied "Of course"

Kevin walks the shirt, where he used to wait for Ayunda. This place hasn't changed much. This table is his favorite place, he can wait for Ayunda for hours here, first, where his happy days with Ayunda.

Ayunda meets Kevin while carrying a piece of cheeeecake and coffee. "Please enjoy" said Ayunda.

Kevin smiled "Thank you Nda" he replied and then enjoyed the cheesecake in front of him. "What do you want to talk about?" ask Kevin.

Ayunda was silent, she hesitated a little. Kevin knows, Ayunda seems hesitant to talk about it, he knows Ayunda very well, usually this is not so pleasant talk. "Tell me" said Kevin.

Kevin was silent, looking for the right words to convey to Ayunda. He knew that one day Ayunda would notice and ask him.

"I'm sorry, didn't tell you before" Kevin said with regret.

"Silver investigated it when you were in a coma. Everything seems to have been planned, and Brother was caught up in the plan" Kevin replied.

"Kor Kevin knows who it is?" ask Ayunda again.

"Yes" Kevin replied confidently. "Who's brother?"

"Sorry troubles you. That's what you did" Kevin replied honestly.

"Why Brother?" ayunda's eyes were misty "Why does daddy Kevin hate Yunda so much?" tanyakanya.

Kevin clasped Ayunda's hand. "I'm sorry Brother" he said. "You shouldn't have to accept all of this, if only you'd known from a long time ago, so we wouldn't have to be close and together and you wouldn't have to suffer like now"

"Sister Kevin regretted it?" ask Ayunda, not understanding Kevin's intentions.

"Not so, Nda, our days together are the days that always make you happy. But that happiness makes you have to accept all of this" Kevin regretted.

Ayunda quietly heard Kevin's words, deep down he was very happy, Kevin sincerely loved him, he was always protected, Kevin never hurt him, except that day, it was all just a lie to protect him, to protect him, that means Kevin wasn't hurting her.

"Nda" Kevin's call resuscitates Ayunda from her daydream.

"One thing you should know, it's all because of the past. Papa has a grudge against Om Richad" Kevin's answer leaves Ayunda shocked.

"Rudge?" muttered Ayunda as heard by Kevin.

"Yes, out of spite" Kevin told and explained everything to Ayunda. The story starts from the beginning of Papa Richad's collaboration with Mr. Robert, which makes Mr. Anthony feel unappreciated by his brother. Then the love story of his parents, which made Mr. Anthony again disappointed. Kevin also recounted his papa's participation in the power struggle in Papa Richad's company by Ayunda's uncle.

Ayunda could not say anything after hearing Kevin's story. His mind was fixed on his parents' love triangle. "Did Mama know that Papa Sis loved her?" ask Ayunda.

"So don't know, you can ask Aunt Mira" replied Kevin.

"Ayunda" call Kevin. Ayunda lifted her face and looked at Kevin. Their eyes met, but he did not feel the thump like he used to.

"You're going to forgive Brother?" ask Kevin hoping that Ayunda will accept it.

"Sister, ever since Yunda knew brother was doing it for Yunda's good, Yunda has never hated Brother Kevin. It's just that Yunda doesn't understand, why doesn't Brother Kevin talk as well with Yunda as he does now?"

"Forgiving Big Brother Nda, back then, was the toughest moment for Big Brother. So you can't think long" replied Kevin regretfully. Back then, he was in a state of distress and threatened by his father, while his heart was heavy to part with Ayunda.

"Here you are, forget the painful past" said Ayunda. "We live life to make it better. May Brother find someone who sincerely loves Brother Kevin, and Sister also loves him sincerely, Be happy" Ayunda said sincerely.

"We can keep in touch like brothers. Kevin's brother is a big brother to Yunda. Brother wants to, right?"

"Sure, Big Brother gladly accepted it" Kevin replied happily. Peace with Ayunda was all he wanted before doing anything else.

"May you be happy Nda. Nathan's a good man. He has never loved another woman but you" said Kevin, who made a happy smile imprinted on Ayunda's face. One problem is over, he and Kevin will be fine. There is no need for hate and anger in each other's hearts and sincerely pray for each other's happiness.

"Thank you, Brother"

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