STEADFASTNESS OF LOVE
Diana Larasati Permana

..."The past is like a diary. Every memory is written neatly and beautifully. A sad and happy story united in one book. But the past is still the past that is stored in the heart. The past should not be a stumbling block to a beautiful future. Forever the writing will remain and unfold. Like the past that will continue to follow our steps. Face the past, don't let it ruin the future. There is never a man without a past. Whether good or bad, because every human being is born imperfect with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Forever the past is no excuse for neglecting future happiness."...

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"Sorry Diana, you've been waiting for me for a long time. After Hana gives birth, Rafa rarely goes to the office. Rafa is now more at home. I'm finally overwhelmed to finish the business!" adrian said, Diana nodded slowly. Diana understood Adrian very well. During her time as Rafa's secretary, Diana was well aware of Adrian's role in Prawira's company. Adrian became the second-hand decision-maker after Rafa.

"It's okay? I should have apologized. I asked to meet during working hours. Disrupting your work. Better sir Adrian order a drink first. Must be tired of thirst after running!" diana said softly, Adrian scratched his nape. Diana saw Adrian's hunting breath. It is certain that Adrian half ran over to Diana.

"Diana, don't call me clothes! Our age is not far away. You are not my subordinate either. Call me Adrian or brother Adrian. At least it'll make me feel close to you!" adrian said, Diana smiled faintly. Adrian caught Diana's uneasiness. Clearly visible from her attitude, Diana was uncomfortable with her sitting. The drink in front of him was simply stirred, without the slightest bit of drinking. Adrian drank the coffee he ordered. He tried to act as calm as possible. Adrian wants to make Diana feel comfortable.

"Sister Adrian, I've decided to tell you all about myself. What Hana said was true? You deserve to know the reason for my refusal. So that there will be no more false hopes. If only after this your race for me disappeared. I'm not gonna dispute it. We'll be good friends, undeniable. We'll see each other a lot, because Hana and Rafa are best friends!" diana said as calmly as possible. Adrian stared intently at Diana, he wanted to try to dive into the mind of the woman who knocked at his heart. But the result is nil, Diana's face flat as if nothing happened.

"Say Diana, as bitter as I may be. As long as it's all honesty, I don't want our relationship to be based on lies. I'm ready to accept your past. As long as you awaken yourself to me with your whole heart!" adrian said, Diana took a deep breath. As if it takes a great soul, to tell the past. Adrian looked at Diana. Only honesty was visible from Diana's two eyes. Adrian's determined, whatever Diana's past. As long as Diana was willing to lean on him and trust him. Adrian will accept Diana for who she is?

FLASHBACKS

A few years ago, Diana Larasati Permana sat alone on a swing. Little Diana was engrossed in playing with some of her peers. He was swinging in the orphanage park where he lived.

Diana is not the daughter of the Permana family. Diana was just a foster child they had accidentally adopted from an orphanage. The Gourmand family actually had a son. Dwi Arka Permana is none other than Diana's foster sister. But madam Sinta could not have any more offspring after her womb was removed.

In order to fulfill her wish, Lady Sinta adopted little Diana into their daughter. At first everything went very well. Diana and Arka are like siblings. They grew up like brothers and sisters. Diana never knew. If Arka wasn't his sister.

The family loved Diana very much. They loved Diana like a princess. Until Diana finished college, there was no change in Arka's attitude towards Diana. Both of her parents loved Diana. Diana never felt like she was not an adopted child.

One day, Diana went home to work. Both of her parents asked Diana to sit together, Arka was seen sitting not far from Diana. It was Diana's dark night. He knew the fact that he was just an adopted son. Arka was not her older brother, but Diana's adoptive brother. In contrast, Arka knew Diana was not her younger sister. Arka was never like that. Arka considers Diana like her biological sister.

That night it rained so hard, as tears Diana who knew the fact she was only a foster child. That night, Diana's parents asked for something Diana had never thought of. They asked Diana to marry Arka. For Diana to be part of the Permana family. But Arka firmly refused. Besides, she only considers Diana like her own sister. Arka also has a heart patch.

Diana had thought, if both her parents seemed to distance themselves with Arka. Both Diana and Arka never lived in one house. Since Arka's teenage years have been living with her grandmother, she has also gone to college far out of town. Even though Diana and Arka were brothers. They never really lived in one house. That night was all missed, if Diana was just a foster child. But until whenever Diana considers the Permana family like her own family. The family gave her last name to Diana. Giving new life to Diana.

Finally, with a heavy heart, Diana left the house where she grew up. Diana never set foot in that house again. Not ungrateful, but Diana was too embarrassed. Diana felt unworthy to see them again. Such small expectations Diana could never meet. Diana was only able to see from afar the family she loved.

FLASH BACK OFF

Diana told me all her life stories. Diana closed all her stories with a sigh of relief. Adrian listened to Diana carefully. Not spared every word that Diana said.

"Drink, you must be thirsty. I'll order some food. It's lunchtime soon!" adrian said while offering a glass of water. Diana receives the water Adrian gave her. Diana's heart was now very relieved. He told me everything honestly. Nothing else Diana intentionally covered up.

"Now it's up to Adrian. But it would be better for Adrian to look for a woman who is much better than me. I never knew who my family was. So Adrian better forget the love for me. In exchange we can become friends who support each other!" diana said, Adrian was silent. Diana was not expecting anything to do with Adrian. Diana knew herself well. Although Adrian Rafa's subordinate, but can not be denied Adrian family family is located. Adrian never lived in shortcomings. Because Adrian's family is able to meet the needs of his son.

"Diana, when can I meet your foster family? I will ask you nicely. Soon after that I want us to get married!" adrian said firmly, as if he had never heard the fact Diana was only an adopted child. A child who will be looked at one eye.

"But, I just...!" diana was cut off.

"You're a foster kid or not. There was never a problem for me. My love is not that fragile, so it will be lost by the fact that you are only an adopted child. I told you I'm ready to be your back, as long as you leave it to me sincerely. When are you ready to introduce yourself to them? After that I'll take you to meet my parents. I will make my bones your support. I'll make sure only the happiness you'll feel!"

"But...!"

"Diana, my love doesn't need you to test. Just trust me. Put your happiness on me, it's been more than I expected of you!"

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