Rai Universe
CHAPTER 98. That Feeling is Growing.
Today is the shooting schedule for Akash along with the Laundry Universe. The photo shoot was done in a studio owned by Leka acquaintances.
On this occasion, Leka continued to show her attention to Akash. He makes Akash look perfect in front of the camera.
“Yes geez. Why did I just realize that I had a friend with her face selling?” Lirih Esta while seriously looking at Akash who is in style in front of the camera shot.
“I told you what too, Buk. I'm the one who doesn't believe.” Hiss Nisa.
“Iya deh, yes. Trust in you.” Entertain Esta.
“Hehehehe. The beauty of Mas Akash is not in doubt.”
“She's more into, sweet the hell if I think.”
Nisa nodded in agreement. “Manic also yes.”
The shoot did not last long. Only about two hours. The rest of them are busy to choose the best photo results through negotiations.
“Tante!!” The voice of a little girl who had just entered the studio. Make everyone look at him.
“Starla?!” Esta looked on in disbelief. He was surprised to meet Starla there.
“Oh? Aunt Esta?” Starla said as well. He smiled and walked over to Esta.
“Kok you can be here? You guys know each other?” Ask Leka to Starla and Esta.
“Know, dong. Aunt Esta is Papa.” Answer Starla.
Leka was increasingly confused by the situation. Moreover, Akash, whose heart had been broken saw the familiarity of the little girl with Esta.
“If you guys?” Ask Esta to Leka.
“Starla is my niece, Ma'am. His son mascu.” The answer made everything clear. “Whose are you with here?” Ask Leka again.
“Papa. That.” Show Starla towards the entrance.
Instantly everyone compactly looked in the direction indicated. Oza stepped out with a smile to everyone.
“Waaah, it turns out everything again collects here.” Oza.
“Mas Oza? How are you?” Ask Esta kindly. He was grateful that Oza helped him the other day.
“Good, good. What's up, Kash?” Oza's greeting to Akash who then welcomed Oza's hand to him.
“Good too, Mas.”
“Mas Oza why here?” Search Leka.
“Nothing, just want to play. I don't know if you guys even collect here.” Oza replied casually because the owner of the studio was his best friend.
“Udah on finish yet? If so, let's make coffee in front.” Take Oza again.
And all agreed to agree to Oza's idea. After they finished doing the work, Oza, Esta, Akash, Leka, and little Starla, went to the cafe in front of the studio for coffee and just a casual chat. While Nisa and other Leka employees must return to their respective jobs.
One thing that made Akash's feelings even more shrinking was Esta's closeness to Starla. Even the little girl continued to linger on Esta's lap with her potion. Coupled with a faint smile that continued to be seen from both corners of Oza's lips when he saw his daughter comfortable in the lap of aEsta.
Akash did not listen as Leka continued to praise him and talk to him.
“Tante when we play?” Ask Starla to Esta.
“After all, the same is important Aunt Esta.”
“La. Aunt Esta is busy. Don't bother him.” Hardik Leka with a typical cynical tone ‘tante jutek’.
“Heheheh. Not busy, though. When Starla has time, play to Auntie's house. Aunty take a walk.” Esta's Promise.
“Totally? Yeeesss!” Pekik Starla glee.
“But I really didn't know, Mom. It turns out that Esta was the queen of Oza, and Akash. Wow, what a wonderful coincidence.” Seloroh Leka's.
Leka's a jolly girl. Her carrying was always cheerful so it spread a positive aura to her surroundings. But unfortunately, he still can't make Akash smile because of him.
“Starla, Aunt Esta's a lot of work. Starla can't be bothered, can she?” Oza's message to his daughter.
“Hehehe. No bother, Mom. Later sometime if Starla is off, it can be anterin to laundry.” Answer Esta.
Esta likes Starla. The little girl reminded him of her future son. She made Esta wonder about her baby. And it was slowly able to warm his already frozen and almost rotting heart due to the wound from the painful loss.
“Totally can?” Tanya Oza was enthusiastic.
“By lah, Mas. He's this funny, tau.” Esta answered while ruffling the top of Starla's head. His actions did not even get a rejection from little Starla.
“Oke.” Oza agrees.
The conversation continues. Leka continued to attack Akash with questions and jokes that required Akash to answer. Slowly, Akash seemed to be able to keep up with Leka and occasionally also let out his jokes so that they all laughed.
At around 11 pm, the conversation had to end because Leka had to return to the office immediately after getting a phone call from her employees. Leka is escorted by Oza and Starla. Esta is driven home by Akash.
Since getting into the car, both Esta and Akash have been busy with their own thoughts. There is something stuck in Akash's mind about his closeness to Oza, especially with his daughter. From Akash's glasses, Esta's attitude towards Oza, just like her attitude towards Rai used to be.
And somehow it made her feel a little relieved. If he thought about it, he already did not feel much pain even if it was likely that Esta would end up together with Oza. It's better than having to see Esta buried in her past.
And Esta, he was thinking of telling about Rai's arrival to Akash. He knew that Akash would be angry. But he also did not have the heart to hide it.
“You look so familiar.” Akash started the conversation.
Esta turned to Akash. “Who?”
“You're with Starla.”
“Ooh. Her son is funny. Gemsin.” Esta answered with a smile.
“I'm happy that you've started to open your heart to Starla. And I also do not mind if you want to be the same mas Oza.” Lirih Akash's. His voice sounded deep. He spoke while looking down at the highway from behind his wheel.
“What are you talking about, anyway? Really bang.”
“I'm serious, Ta. Mas Oza looks good. I'm sure he can protect you. No kayaking..” Akash closed his mouth tightly. He did not mention that sacred name.
Once again, Esta turned to Akash. He breathed deeply.
“I just love Starla. Because to me he's funny and sexy. Why bring Mas Oza?”
“It's not because you're keeping the same with your son first?”
Jem!
Akash read his heart perfectly. Apparently the man could see flashes of longing implied in his net. Though he had hidden it as best as possible so that Akash did not see all that. But it turns out he was broken. He is not good at hiding his feelings. Especially if it is related to the past to make it happy.