Pursuing the Love of Rhea
20. Expressing Feelings

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The bell marking the end of the lesson at Bhakti Luhur High School has sounded. All students prepare to leave the school environment for their homes.

" Who are you going home with, Ra??" The question from Rhea stopped Ara from packing books into her bag.

" Ordinary Rhee, I'm home alone. So you go home with Gavin??" Ara asked Rhea.

" I think it's Ra. But the guy hasn't been that nongol. Is it not so??" Rhea looked at the clock on her phone. It's been 10 minutes Rhea waited but Gavin hasn't shown up yet.

" About Rhee. Let's wait outside!!" Ara. Then they both stood up and walked out of the classroom.

As they were still waiting for Gavin's arrival, from a distance they saw Bibi and Shasa walking up to them.

" Hi Rhee.hai Ra!!" Say hello to Bibi with a centile while in front of Rhea and Ara.

" Hi too Bi!! More gemoy only Lo!! Ahhaha..!!" Rhea immediately laughed as Bibi put on a sullen look when teased.

" It's nice that Auntie said she was nervous. Aunt I know!!" Aunty showed her body which she thought was thin on Rhea.

" Yes, that's skinny." Rhea could only budge while holding back a smile so that aunt would not frown anymore.

" Rhee..said Ara Lo ate with sister Gavin, but how come I didn't see Lo both in the cafeteria earlier??" Now Shasa is getting along with Rhea and Gavin.

" I ate in the back garden. Why eg?? Do you miss me??" Rhea Menaik lowered his eyebrows teasing Shasa.

" Ihhhhhh.not really!! I just want to doang. Btw, why are you two still here?? Waiting for us again??" Shasa points at her and Aunt who might be being awaited by Rhea and Shasa.

" Yee.pede by Lo Sha! We're both waiting for Gavin's brother. He wants to go home with Rhea." Ara explained that Shasa did not misunderstand.

" Oohhh...trus why do you wait, not just go back first??" Shasa scrunched his forehead astonished to see Ara who was still faithful standing beside Rhea.

" As a caring friend, I can't bear Rhea alone waiting. So I kindly became a temporary bodyguard until the prince picked up his daughter. Hehe.." Ara laughed grimly because she heard her own words that sounded alay.

" Weeekkkk.mu want to throw me up!!" Shasa was also nauseous to hear Ara's chattering. While Bibi and Rhea just giggled in response.

As the four of them were still busy chatting, Bibi could see Gavin's brother from a distance walking hurriedly towards them.

" Rhee.Prince Lo is coming!! How do I see him getting better, huh??" Aunty smiled happily at the impeccably handsome look of Gavin.

" Bi don't smile at guys. You want to be an actor??" Shasa commemorated Aunt while smiling mockingly.

" If the actor is modeled after Aunt Mah, Gavin's brother will run away first. No.no..!!ahaha.." Ara demonstrated with her hands the shape of aunty's body that was stocky and nervous.

" Fuck Lo!! I am very despicable. I swear I got a guy like I just found out how Lo feels!!" Aunty glared resentfully at Ara who was still laughing mocking him.

" Ohhh... amit-amit!! Lo bi's mouth!" Ara also replied to Auntie's plot while she was waist-tracked.

" Here you go, in barentem. Ntar soul mate Lo!!" Rhea smiled mockingly at the two who were still busy arguing indistinctly.

" No way!!" Ara and Bibi compactly denied Rhea's remarks earlier.

" Don..kan...fool!! It's compact." By the way." Now it's Shasa's turn to cut them both.

" It's good to be a soul mate. Jongkook Oppa I ntar cry see I Ama him." Aunt pointed at Ara while shuddering in horror.

" I also. My oppa genie will also hang himself if I'm a match with him." Ara also did not want to lose to Auntie.

When the four of them were busy mocking each other, it seemed like they were unaware that Gavin was already in front of them.

" Hmmm...." Deheman of Gavin resuscitated the four of them.

" Hi, Gavin!!" Ara, Shasa and Bibi compactly greet Gavin cheerfully except for Rhea.

" Hey.." Gavin replied briefly to their greeting while nodding his head at a glance.

" Sorry Rhee, I met the basketball coach on the court." Gavin gave the reason for his delay to Rhea while staring at the girl.

" It's okay." Rhea just nodded in understanding.

" We're going to go back first, Rhee.kak Gavin!!"

Shasa who had understood the situation immediately said goodbye to Rhea and Gavin and pulled Bibi and Ara away from the place. The three of them also did not forget to wave their hands towards Rhea and then headed home to each other.

" Aren't you all right, Rhee??" Gavin watched Rhea's arms and chin alternately as she worried about the girl's state.

" I'm fine." Rhea was immediately nervous and continued to watch Gavin so intensely.

" Before we go home somewhere first huh Rhee??" Gavin looked at Rhea asking for approval.

" Where are we going??" Rhea frowned confused as to where Gavin was going to take her.

" Later you will know." Gavin smiled mysteriously making Rhea curious. As the two of them started walking, Gavin casually clasped Rhea's hand. Making the girl misbehave and trying to let go of Gavin's hand.

" Please brother!!" Tweet Rhea slowly.

Rhea continued to try to let go of her hand but Gavin's grip was getting tighter. Gavin actually just wanted to show off his closeness to Rhea. So Gavin didn't want to let go of that hand at all costs. Eventually Rhea could only resign and could only follow where Gavin went.

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" Why are we here, brother??" Rhea scrunched her forehead wondering why Gavin took her to the park, where they first met.

" I think it's the same atmosphere here." Gavin gazes at Rhea meaningfully making Rhea slightly understand Gavin's purpose in taking her to the park. Looks like Gavin wants to go back to remembering how their first meeting happened here.

" Ooh.." Rhea only responded briefly to Gavin's words earlier.

" We're there yuk Rhee!!" Gavin pointed to a small gazebo in the corner of the park that looked quiet. Rhea just nodded her head in agreement and followed Gavin's footsteps.

When they reached the gazebo, Gavin cleaned the place that Rhea would sit on with his handkerchief.

" Thank you." Rhea spoke briefly and sat down next to Gavin quietly.

" Have you asked permission from Aunt Citra if you come home late??" Gavin starts to open up a conversation with the girl who is sitting next to him.

" It's okay, but you can't go home in the afternoon." Rhea looked at Gavin at a glance and turned her gaze to the sky so bright this afternoon. Rhea still remembered how the rain had held her back with Gavin in this small gazebo. The memories seemed like they would never be able to forget Rhea at any time.

" Rhee..." A gentle call from Gavin awakens Rhea from her daydream. Rhea turned her head to the side and found Gavin staring at her intensely. Making Rhea's heart beat uncharacteristically.

" I can now explain all our misconceptions. I hope after I explain this all Lo can forgive all my mistakes and we can start everything from scratch."

Gavin looked at Rhea expectantly. While Rhea just silently awaits the continuation of Gavin's speech.

" You know Rhee, what's the reason I got Tasya to be my girl??" Rhea who heard Gavin's question immediately shook her head did not know.

" I'm jealous of Lo Rhee!!" Instantly Rhea immediately frowned hearing Gavin's words.

" I'm jealous of Lo hugging Aiden and that's the reason that makes me accept Tasya's invitation so Lo is also jealous of me." There was guilt and regret in every utterance of Gavin making the guy just bow his head not daring to stare at Rhea.

" Why didn't you know why I could hug Aiden? And why is it with his heart Lo Simpulin if I'm the same Aiden is nothing?? Do you think our closeness at that time means nothing in Lo's eyes?"

Rhea's constant questioning makes Gavin feel guilty. Gavin wanted it to feel like turning back the clock so he wouldn't let Rhea down like this.

" I'm sorry for everything I've done, Rhee. I'm sorry and I want to fix everything. I asked for one chance with Lo Rhee. Please??"

Gavin clasped both hands of Rhea trying to convince the girl with his earnestness this time.

" I need some time, brother!!" Rhea let go of Gavin's hand and immediately stood up leaving Gavin alone in that place. Gavin who did not want Rhea to leave just like that, held Rhea's arm as hard as he could.

" I'll wait till whenever Rhee. I love you Lo!!"

Gavin revealed the contents of his heart that he had saved only for Rhea. Seeing Rhea's silent reaction made Gavin a little frustrated.

" Lo have to believe in me Rhee!! My feelings have never changed for you." Gavin will not give up on convincing Rhea of his feelings. Meanwhile Rhea looked back into Gavin's eyes and it seemed like Rhea had not found the lie there.

" Okay, I believe it but let go of my hand first!" Rhea pulled out her arm that was still being held back by Gavin.

When Gavin heard what Rhea said by reflex Gavin pulled the girl into his arms.

" Thank you Rhee believes in me." Gavin smiled happily as he hugged Rhea tightly.

" My brother!!" Rhea thrashed around trying to let go of Gavin's embrace. Rhea felt tightness as Gavin hugged her tightly. In addition, Rhea also began to feel her heart pounding because of Gavin's treatment.

" Okay I'm off." Gavin was still smiling happily as he released Rhea in his arms. Gavin also could not be separated to look at Rhea with eyes sparkling happily as if Rhea had accepted her love.

" Why did I see that??" Rhea felt uneasy being stared at like that by Gavin.

" I love Lo Rhee. I'm not going to miss Lo anymore. I promise!!"

Gavin stroked Rhea's cheek making Rhea's heart beat again. Rhea could say nothing but accept Gavin's gentle treatment of her.

" Do you want Rhee to be my girlfriend??"

Finally the sentence that Gavin had been saving was conveyed to Rhea. Gavin was still waiting for Rhea's answer who seemed surprised by Gavin's invitation earlier.

" No way!!" Rhea answered briefly to Gavin's dating invitation.

" Why don't you want Rhee? You still can't believe that I love you??" Gavin was slightly disappointed by the answer given by Rhea.

" Not that but..." Rhea paused her speech and looked at Gavin's serious face listening to her words. "Lo no romantic-romantic ngajak girls dating. Minimal love cake flower! I also want flowers."

Gavin who heard Rhea's words immediately smiled happily. "If I love someone else, will I??" Gavin gives Rhea another choice.

" What??" Rhea wondered what Gavin would give her.

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A sweet peck landed on Rhea's cheek. Makes the girl's cheeks meet red.

" Ihhh..what the hell! How did I become my nyium?? You perverted guy!!" Rhea hit Gavin's arm so hard that Gavin grimaced in pain.

" Aww..sick Yang!!" Gavin rubbed his arm which was hit by Rhea. Gavin has turned his call on Rhea into a pity.

" Which..who..when did I change my name??" Rhea was a little embarrassed to hear Gavin change his call to affection.

" Since then. Because you're my girlfriend so I broke up to call you baby." Gavin smiled more and more happy because today they are officially made.

" When are we going to be?? I didn't say yes??" Rhea stared resentfully at Gavin who liked to be alone.

" Stop saying lo-gue Rhee, but change me-you." Gavin tries to remind Rhee to exchange his calls for Gavin.

" It's up to you!!" Rhea who was still upset with the act of Gavin turned around to leave the guy.

" Where are you going Rhee?? Don't sulk dong?? Want me to kiss again??"

Gavin pursues Rhea, who tries to escape from Gavin. When Rhea was already nearby, Gavin again grabbed Rhea's hand gently so that the girl stopped her steps. Gavin who did not want Rhea to get upset again immediately knelt down while holding the girl's hand.

" Rhea Zhafira Adinata..will you be my girlfriend?? Sorry if I am not romantic. But I just don't want to lose you again. I love you and I promise to take care of you at any time. You want to give me??"

The question of love from Gavin is so long, making Rhea a little moved. So that unknowingly Rhea dropped her tears.

" Why are you crying Rhee?? Don't cry dong!! Ntar said she was beautiful." Gavin immediately stood up and wiped the tears of Rhea running down his cheek.

" That's a big deal you're fighting. Learn from who??" Rhea still had time to complain with Gavin's words that seemed dreadful in Rhea's ears.

" I'm from Azka!! You see, he's Playboy so..awww!!" How am I in the pinch anyway Yang??"

Gavin again rubbed his arm that was pinched by Rhea. Maybe if Gavin's arm could talk, he would complain about being subjected to Rhea's anger.

" You learned the fight from Playboy. I don't like it. Do you want to learn to be a playboy like him?? Then we don't have to be." Rhea looked resentfully at Gavin while crossing her arms in front of her chest.

" Ehh.do not that dong Yang!! I don't want to be a playboy. My love is only for you." Gavin again gives his fist to Rhea, making the girl want to vomit to hear him.

" We're back yuk. It's this afternoon. Ntar mother nyariin me." Rhea stared at the clock on her phone which showed it at 3pm.

" Okay!! We'll eat before we go home??" Gavin invites Rhea to eat first because the two of them have not had lunch. Rhea just nodded her head accepting Gavin's invitation.

When they arrive at the motor park, Gavin recalls his unanswered love statement.

" So you haven't answered to accept me as your girlfriend or not!!" It seems Gavin is not satisfied if he has not heard the yes answer from Rhea.

" Have you got to answer, right??" Rhea rolled her eyes lazily hearing Gavin's words just now. Even if Rhea says no, she'll still be forced to be Gavin's girlfriend.

" I need certainty!!" Looks like Gavin's alay nature has appeared all of a sudden.

" Yes!!" Rhea just answered Gavin's question briefly. Rhea was lazy to argue for a long time with her new boyfriend.

" Do you mean you want to be my girlfriend??" Gavin still asked Rhea who seemed to have grown tired of Gavin's behavior.

" Hmm." Deheman and nodding Rhea's head into the answer to Gavin's question.

" Yes!! Thanks to Yang." Gavin smiled happily with a short answer from Rhea. It seems like tonight she will have a beautiful dream because she has made Rhea her lover.

" yes. My hunt is this laper!! Want to eat meatballs in the usual place." Rhea started picking up the helmet on Gavin's bike and then putting it on his head.

" Okay princess!! Your prince ready to serve you." Gavin did not forget to blink his flirtatious eyes teasing Rhea and then put a helmet also on her head.

Rhea could only smile at Gavin's behavior. Gavin has never changed. Her cheerful and impressed nature only she showed to Rhea. So people wouldn't believe that Gavin would have such a trait.

" Come on Yang!! Hold tight yeah, ntar you fell." Gavin starts his bike when Rhea is already sitting in his motorbike.

" Yes, kuy!!" Rhea wrapped her arms around Gavin's waist, making Gavin smile happily behind her helmet.

Eventually the two of them left the park for the meatball seller. In their hearts, they both hope that their new relationship can last and always be awake.