Ryanthi: Sweet Cake, Bitter Reality
● FORTY-FOUR : Galau

Anxiety envelops Ryanthi's feelings, before she exits the private elevator leading to Adrian's apartment. Until the elevator doors opened, the girl still felt strange. The last time he came there, when he saw the scenery that made him keep his distance from Adrian.

"Hey!" call Adrian. The man was standing near a barrier made of glass on the second floor. "Alright," he said.

Ryanthi looked up. At first he just nodded. A moment later, the girl complied. He knew that Adrian would ask him to accompany him to play PS.

However, Ryanthi's estimation turns out to be wrong. Adrian took the guitar, then played it. He plucked the strings of the acoustic instrument, while singing a very beautiful song. Who would have thought, that Adrian has a melodious voice like a professional singer.

"You're good at singing" Ryanthi said, as Adrian finished the first song.

"About a hobby," replied Adrian. "What song do you like?" tanyakanya.

"Come on," Ryanthi replied confusedly.

Adrian smiled calmly. He re-picked the guitar string, then chanted a single song. The Way You Look At Me - Christian Bautista. Adrian brings it while looking at Ryanthi lovingly.

Ryanthi was swept away in that melodious groan. His heart is so cut. He looked at Adrian with regret. Without feeling the tears begin to drip.

"Why crying?" ask Adrian worriedly. He immediately lays down the guitar, then exposes the body completely to Ryanthi. Adrian cupped the beautiful face of the girl who is now ready to be his lover.

Ryanthi immediately shook her head. He tried to smile. I wanted to say what was the purpose of her coming there. However, Ryanthi's lips felt faint. "I just love the song you wrote. Is that for me?" katilah.

"Of course," Adrian replied as he softly kissed Ryanthi's forehead. "Come," he asked. The man stood up, then pulled Ryanthi by the hand.

"Where?"

"You must cook something for me" replied Adrian lightly. "Aren't you here for that?" continued. He continues to lead Ryanthi to the kitchen.

Arriving in the kitchen, Ryanthi was stunned again. Meanwhile, Adrian starts opening the refrigerator. He stood there and looked confused. It seems, Adrian is choosing something that will be cooked today.

Meanwhile, Ryanthi Jusru was busy paying attention to the owner of the luxury apartment. Adrian is so beautiful and charming. He's so perfect.

Unknowingly, Ryanthi smiled slightly. He did not expect that Adrian would look at him suddenly. That made Ryanthi immediately wrong. Moreover, as Adrian stepped towards him.

Without permission, Adrian lifts Ryanthi's body. He's got it on the table, just like it was in Indira's kitchen.

However, this time Ryanthi was not too tense. He's getting used to it.

"What are you doing? Watching me secretly? Naughty." Adrian clasped Ryanthi's forehead in anxiety.

"You're too confident. I just love your fridge" said Ryanthi, who immediately felt stupid for what he said.

"What kind of reason is that?" adrian said while squinting his eyes. "I want to ask you something."

"What?"

Adrian was silent for a moment. "How long have you and Arshan been dating?"

Ryanthi knitted her brows hearing the question just now. She did not understand why Adrian asked her that. "Why indeed?" Ryanthi asked back.

"I'm just curious" replied Adrian calmly.

"I think, maybe about two years," Ryanthi replied hesitantly.

"Two years? That means, there's been a lot of things you've done that long" he said.

"you mean? I'm not like your ex-boyfriend. Arshan is not a man like you. He always asks permission before doing anything. When I told him to back off, then he must have complied. Different you. When I tell you to back off, you're getting closer."

"That means I'm much braver than your ex-boyfriend. Wouldn't you prefer a guy like me?" adrian said confidently.

"Who begs to stay with me?" ryanthi is satisfied. "Again, Arshan was a very busy man. He worked from Monday to Friday. From morning to evening. Arshan only has time off on Saturdays. Sometimes, he complains about his job."

"Example?" Adrian became interested in Ryanthi.

"What else if it wasn't a matter of salary. Wellbeing, bonus. Meanwhile, the activity is even increasing. I don't understand the owner of the factory where he works. Does that person not have the slightest heart to pay more attention to the welfare of his employees? He was busy enriching himself? I think the factory owner deserves to be called an occupier, rather than a businessman." Ryanthi laughed inwardly, upon seeing Adrian's change of attitude.

"Yes, already. Let's cook it, "close Adrian.

Ryanthi got off the table. He opened the fridge, then took some ingredients.

"You shopped this much?" ryanthi asked while washing some vegetables.

"Yes. Um... I mean Wati's shopping," replied Adrian nervously.

"Why? You look nervous after we talk about Arshan. Is something wrong?" ryanthi Fishing.

"Nothing" replied Adrian briefly.

Ryanthi smiled slightly. He continued his work.

Ryanthi looked over, then smiled. He looks calm.

"Aren't you surprised?" ask Adrian wonder.

Ryanthi turned back. He's shaking fast.

Adrian is getting closer. The man stood behind her. Adrian puts his chin on Ryanthi's right shoulder. "Why aren't you surprised?" tanyanya.

Ryanthi turned to the side, where Adrian's face was. The girl laughed softly. "Because I already know," he replied.

Hearing Ryanthi's answer, Adrian finally understands that the girl was deliberately pranking him. Such Ryanthi, makes Adrian feel anxious. Without mercy, he turns to prank the girl by tickling her, until Ryanthi yells for Adrian to stop his prank.

When will the cooking show be finished? Because they are busy doing other things. If anyone asks about a place that is their favorite, then the answer is definitely the kitchen.

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Arshan slammed the door. He came out with a great feeling of anger. His face was red with anger. Meanwhile, his breathing was hunting.

Ryanthi, who happened to be getting ready for bed, was disturbed. He was also curious about what happened between Arshan and Vera.

Ryanthi decides to leave the room. He stepped towards Vera's room which happened to be right next door. The girl put an ear on the door. Sayup-sayup, the sound of Vera's sobbing.

Ryanthi knocks on the door.

"Vers!" call him not too loud. However, there was no reply from Vera. This made Ryanthi curious. He turned the doorknob, then walked in. Vera was sleeping facing to the left.

Ryanthi immediately approached, then stood not far from him. For a moment, Ryanthi looked at the woman. Vera looked so sad and hurt, to the point that she cried a lot.

Ryanthi who was feeling pity walked closer. He sat on the edge of the bed, right near Vera. "What's wrong?" tanyanya slow.

Vera did not answer. He turned his head for a moment to Ryanthi, before looking straight back. The eyes of the pregnant woman looked empty.

"Did you fight because of me?" Ryanthi asked again. He hopes that this time Vera will talk to him.

However, it turns out that Vera still chose silence.

"I'm sorry if you fought because of me" Ryanthi said regretfully. Vera remained silent.

Looking at Vera's attitude like that, Ryanthi was able to understand well. Vera probably wants to be alone. Ryanthi then got up from her seat. "Yes, already. Better, just rest. Do not forget to take vitamins. Don't think too much" he said, turning around. He stepped out of the room.

However, Ryanthi's steps instantly came to a halt, as Vera suddenly prevented him.

"Wait for Ryanthi."

Ryanthi was stunned, then turned her head. It looks like Vera is trying to get up. Ryanthi immediately approached, then helped her.

"Be careful" said Ryanthi, as Vera woke up rather hastily.

Ryanthi helps Vera sit down. He put a pillow behind the woman as a back brace. This time, Vera seemed comfortable with her sitting position. However, the daughter's face continued Surya looked shabby with red eyes. Apparently, she had been crying for too long.

"What's up, Ver?" ryanthi asked, giving her a glass of water.

Vera accepts. He took a few gulps. The woman looked very thirsty. Vera pensive. Every now and then, he sobbed despite already appearing much calmer.

After a moment of silence, Vera finally started talking. "I did have a fight with Arshan, but it has nothing to do with you" said Maya's daughter, clutching her growing belly.

"Then, why? I heard Arshan slam the door. He seems very angry."

Vera nodded slowly. "He was very angry with me. The reason, because I do not want to be invited to move to his house," explained Vera. His eyes returned to tears.

Ryanthi is surprised, because suddenly Arshan wants to bring Vera to live in his house. What if they live in that house?

"Why did Arshan suddenly ask you to move?" Ryanthi asked in astonishment.

"Eitherway. I don't know either. But I refused it. That's why, Arshan was immediately angry. He even threatened to divorce me" Vera said.

Hearing this, Ryanthi got up. His face implied dislike, for Arshan's attitude towards Vera. As a woman and her sister, she was clearly offended by the man's attitude.

"Why is Arshan so outrageous to you? Talk to him well. I'm sure there'll be a way out." Ryanthi tries to mediate between the two of them.

Vera is back. She was crying again.

Ryanthi immediately approached, then clasped her hand. "That's it. Don't act like this. Think of the baby in your womb. Don't be too much of a burden. I'm sure if it calms down, Arshan will apologize to you. Only after that, do you speak well." Ryanthi tries to calm Vera down, while continuing to smile. He hopes there is positive energy that flowed in the pregnant woman.

Vera just stared at Ryanthi without saying anything. Again, she felt very grateful to have a sister like Ryanthi. Vera immediately hugged Ryanthi warmly. "Thank you for everything."