Sun Princess & Snow Prince
Episode 50 - The Evil Yearning

~ Miss is evil, Honey! (Ave) ~

Ave stared at the piece of paper on the dining table in disappointment. His shoulders slumped uninspired.

don't forget the breakfast. I first. You will take a taxi. Zayd.

For the umpteenth time, Zaid did not have breakfast with him again. Although the man never forgot to make breakfast for Ave, but he never waited.

Last night Ave waited for him to have dinner together, quite late at night when Zaid finally came home.

"I ate with a client. Why haven't you eaten yet?" zaid asked when Ave asked him to have dinner together. Then without waiting for Ave to answer, Zaid had already climbed the stairs to his room while saying again, "I'm tired, Ve."

Ave doesn't understand what's going on. It's just that now Zaid is back to being the cold Zaid. Ave was eager to ask, but he didn't have that chance. Later Zaid more silent, more often locked himself in his room and no longer go home or go to work with Ave.

His job as Chef at Zaid's house is no longer clear. Every morning, Zaid cooks himself breakfast for himself and Ave. Although Ave still cooks for dinner, Zaid never returns home on time or eats at home again. The reason is always there. Already eating with clients, already eating while in the studio with the crew, already eating and still full. The man entered the room and did not leave until morning.

If only Ave's work was not piling up. At the same time, since the success of his team, Ave was bombarded with various projects. He was also asked to help other teams. Of course, Ave is happy because that means the bonus incentives are increasing.

Is it because of that? thought Ave was confused.

There's no way Zaid doesn't know about it. If the man is angry because of Ave's many work, he will certainly talk directly to Mr. Bambang.

Surprisingly, Mr. Bambang actually smiled meaningfully. "The more you do, the more fat your account will be, Ve. Mr. Zaid said you'd be happy with the incentives that add a lot."

I have to admit, it's true. In these two weeks, he completed more than 5 storyboard projects. The idea overflows unceasingly as Ave begins to enjoy her new job. Unexpectedly all the knowledge he got while studying in Sydney, really worked well. When Ave received the incentive calculation administration report from Rose, his big smile did not stop blooming until it was carried away in a dream.

Ave no longer had to wait a year. If he received this much again for the next three months, then in an instant the money he needed to prove himself to Papa would be collected.

But Ave misses Zaid. The unique smile on that flat face began to blur from Ave's memories. For a long time they did not talk while joking or arguing.

Ave looked at the plate that now left half the fried eggs, vegetables, and sausage pieces with untouched mashed potatoes. His taste overflowed when he thought of Zaid. Listlessly, Ave lifted his plate and threw the contents into the trash. Wash it off, before turning off the kitchen lights.

Half daydreaming, in the taxi, Ave thought back to everything that had happened.

Was it because he had already expressed love for Zaid on that gathering night?

Ave's back is vertical. He remembered the time he had declared love to the Eagle. The eagle also changed. Their relationship turns awkward before Ave chooses to dodge.

But, Zaid's relationship with Ave is not the same as Ave's relationship with the Eagle first. Zaid even expressed his feelings many times to Ave. Then what because now Zaid already knew Ave's feelings so that the man avoided? Or because Zaid just wants to prove that he can conquer Ave's heart?

Ave bristles bristling. His face was hot. His tears began to warm up in the corner of his eye. But it can't. That's not possible. Ave was not a child who could not discern the meaning of touch, words, and everything Zaid had done to her. It can't be all just a trick. Zaid may have always been cold, but the man wasn't one to cheat.

Squeezing the tip of his blouse, Ave took a deep breath. He had to make sure it went straight to Zaid. Must.

With steady steps Ave moved towards the floor where Management was located. The room is still quiet. There was only Mr. Suwiryo and Akbar who were carrying a cup of coffee to his desk.

Ave nodded. "Hello, Mum! Ave want to see Mr Zaid around?"

Akbar's forehead is wrinkled. "Loh, you don't know? Mr. Zaid is going to Denpasar today. Tomorrow straight to KL, his nephew's birthday."

Ave termangu. Can't say anything. He doesn't know anything about it. No one told him. Zaid didn't even say anything last night when they last met. The man just looks so tired. That means the weekend Ave wants to have a chance to talk to the man is also unlikely. Zaid will be spending the whole week in another city and will be back on Monday.

As if feeling Ave's confusion, Akbar smiled stiffly. "We also just got the info yesterday, Ve. Mas Hazmi was supposed to go there, but changed because Mas Hazmi was not healthy."

"Mas Hazmi is sick?"

This time it was Mr. Suwiryo who nodded. "Yes, even Hazmi had a high fever last night. That's why today Jenny's sister let her go to the hospital for a while. If you want to ask questions about the schedule Mr. Zaid, you should directly WA Mbak Jenny aja, Ve. A lot has changed suddenly."

Ave really hoped that Mr. Suwiryo was right about that. But something started to fill Ave's heart. He felt no longer special for Zaid, until something as important as this was through the attention of Zaid. Zaid didn't tell her that her nephew had been around for years. If Ave finds out, he'll definitely buy Layla a gift, something nice for a teenager like her. Zaid's family is now a special part of Ave's heart and personally, he also likes Layla.

In his own study, in between his busy life, Ave opened the phone. Checking IG Zaid. There's nothing. Just a regular post about work and office. There are no pictures of Layla on her birthday.

Glumly, Ave opened the message. He thought for a while before sending a message.

Missing is evil, honey!

*It makes a lover lose his smile. *

It makes a lover lose his spirit.

Can't you help us get rid of this miss, honey?

If this longing is shaken because of your anger at the lover.

Forgive me...

You say, a lover is a star in your heart. But to your lover, you are his sun.

How can a star shine without its sun?

Ave smiled faintly before putting back her phone. This time, no matter what happens, Ave will never let Zaid go. If the man really was just toying with her, Ave would chase after her. If the man doubted her, he would convince her. I don't want to be disappointed a second time. To the Eagle, he wasn't even sure it was love. But not to Zaid. It's real love.

A confident smile flashed across Ave's face. Ajie can win the heart of his long-awaited lover for years, Ave is also sure he can do it. Al Farizi's family are unyielding lovers.

If it takes 1001 words of seduction, Ave will write it down. If it takes 1001 actions, Ave will do it.

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