One and Only
144 - Annoyed.

Next day.

Having promised to go to meet Azkia and Afia with Arvan today, Yura went with the man despite being upset in her heart.

Actually, if Arvan had said that if he wanted to meet his parents to propose to him, Yura probably would not have quarreled with his parents and felt upset because at least he could prepare himself and his heart first. Though Arvan himself asked to be invited to go to the residence of his parents during the holidays later to propose to him.

However, Arvan instead met his parents and proposed to him sooner without first telling him. However, even though she was upset, Yura still wore the bracelet and the hairpick that the man gave her even walked along.

"Just yesterday I met you who were with the two Queen's protective soldiers, you guys just finished training together, huh? Why don't you take me to practice together?" ask Arvan

"I thought you were busy after coming back from the war, so I wouldn't bother you. I didn't even know that you were coming to the Queen's residence to accompany the King" Yura replied

"I also didn't know that you were talking to my parents to propose to me. You didn't tell me about it," continued Yura who muttered inwardly.

"If you tell me, I will definitely work faster so that my busy life is finished faster and can join the training together with you as well. You didn't forget Rio liked you, did you?" ask Arvan

"If you're having issues with Rio, we're training with Pevita as well, not just the two of us. I had already promised the two of them before going to the battlefield that I would be training with them after returning, so I had to keep that promise. After all, now that Pevita and Rio have become lovers, so don't tell me that you feel jealous .

Not saying more, Yura and Arvan were silent as they walked together towards the concubine's residence to accompany Azkia and Afia. At that time Arvan realized something that Yura's attitude was back to him and most likely was angry with him. However, the man did not know the reason for the anger of the girl.

However, Yura immediately smiled as she met Azkia and Afia at the concubine's residence.

"During not meeting. How are you and Afia, Azkia?" ask Yura

"We're both fine, brother. How're you? Were you injured during the war?" ask Azkia

"Nothing, I'm fine too. Hi, Pretty. Do you remember Auntie?" Yura turned to the little girl there.

"Afia, let's say hello to Uncle Arvan and Aunt Yura" Azkia said

"Good morning, Uncle, Aunt .. "greet Afia with her cute face.

"Smart kid, Aunt misses you. Unfortunately, the last time we met you were very small. So maybe you don't remember Auntie" Yura said

"Uncle, let's accompany me to see the flowers there," pinta Afia who walked closer to Arvan and hugged his Uncle's feet with her tiny hands and body while pointing towards the flower garden at the concubine's residence.

"alright. Come on, Uncle accompany .. " said Arvan who immediately carried the body of his niece.

"Afia, don't be naughty when playing with Uncle. Play not too long and quickly return to eat," Azkia said

"Well, Mother .. "sahut Afia

"You two just play together. I will have a chat with Azkia," Yura said

Yura went inside the Azkia residence and chatted with the owner of the place. Yura even recounted her complaints about Arvan proposing to her in front of her parents without telling her first with Azkia.

"By the way, he said now only you remain inside this Harem Palace as the King's concubine. If you may know, did the two of them ever treat you badly?" ask Yura

"Never. Since before I entered the Harem Palace, I had already prepared myself first. As much as possible I will stay away from the other concubines and remain in the private residence given to me to avoid unwanted commotion because I know what life is like in the Harem Palace," Azkia explained

"You've done the right thing. It is indeed better to distance yourself from them because there is nothing good about the two of them" Yura said

"Yes, from the beginning I just wanted to live quietly ." Azkia said.

"Azkia, I got curious about something and wanted to ask you. However, I'm sorry if I was presumptuous because I wanted to ask something personal" Yura said

"No problem, Brother. You haven't even asked, so there's no need to apologize like that" Azkia said

"Even though you said you were preparing yourself, how did you feel when you were sent away from your hometown to a place that was foreign and far away just to be a concubine? What else you sent to be a concubine just went alone without any family accompanying me, right? Even you left because you were picked up by the Royal Palace, right? Didn't you know any of the people who picked you up at the time? Have you never protested with a decision you didn't want?" ask Yura

"I was sad at the time, but I couldn't protest because the decision was made for the good of everyone. Then, I did not feel too sad when I remembered in my new residence I would be able to live close to my brother even though it was also that we could not always be together," said Azkia

"I don't feel lonely because I'm not alone. The people who picked me up back then were also being nice to me. Even though maybe it was because I was being obedient, if it wasn't like that maybe those people would treat me badly" Azkia continued

"You are indeed a woman who has a universal and tender heart. Though at that time you were still young," praised Yura

"Sir Yura is still better than me" Azkia said

"I'm not as good as you. I'm the kind of person who treats others the way others treat me. If he was good, I would be like that too. If anyone is bad to me, I will also repay him. Even with my personality who likes to wander alone has proven that I have a dissident nature," said Yura

"I'm not as patient as you who can just live a quiet life and I prefer a challenging life path. Therefore, many people say I am strange, reckless, careless, and not like a woman in general. However, I'm actually still much luckier than you, so I feel a little envious of you" Yura continued

"From what I know, Brother Yura is better than you said just now. You do like to avenge crimes that are worth what you get, but after that you also often give opportunities to people who are guilty of you. You also often help people who are in trouble and uphold justice. For me you are like that is very cool. Basically everyone does have different traits and attitudes," said Azkia

"Yes, you're right. You made me realize things that I couldn't realize at my age that I'm no longer young. I feel ashamed" Yura said

"Kak Yura is just having a little problem until your mind that is burdened by the problem forgets the simple reality that is very important for a while. Solve your problems first and don't just talk to me about it. After that you can definitely go back to thinking well and clearly" Azkia said

"Thank you, Azkia. After talking to you, I felt like I didn't have any and could solve any problems" Yura said

"No problem, Brother. I feel good to be able to chat with you again like this after such a long time" Azkia said

At that time Arvan and Afia finally returned after playing while looking at the flowers together. In her tiny hands, Afia carried something. While both Arvan's hands were full of his niece who was in his carry.