
~ You're my everything, You're my Google ~
Since his discharge from the hospital, Zaid has been getting spoiled. He may not show it when they work in the office, but when he returns home, Zaid's new illness tortures Avelia.
The man who was usually cold and uncaring was now like glue sticking to Ave.
"Where are you going, Ve?" zaid asked as Ave walked towards the door.
Ave answered casually while playing the wallet in her hand. "To minimarket near the intersection there for a while. Buy salt and... Loh Mas want to do something?"
Not to mention Ave finished explaining, Zaid had already picked up the car keys and moved closer to Ave.
With a slightly raised lip, Zaid replied, "Ikuuut!"
Ave's feathers instantly brushed hearing that spoiled tone. A spoiled tone would sound strange if a man declared it, let alone this Zaid. Not just weird, but scary!
"Mas why the hell? From yesterday he wanted to mulu. Like a parasite!" sindir Ave was upset.
Only a small grin was visible on Zaid's face. No matter the innuendo of the girl who had put on a pouting face.
"Anyone wants to buy salt doang until they have to ride in a gini car? Rich people are so bebaas!" satirical Ave again when they were already in the car. They did not buy at the minimarket which is only hundreds of steps from home, Zaid even invited Ave to the hypermarket.
"Can't buy another one, Yang," said Zaid not to lose.
"Yang, yang... Oh, kuyang!"
Zaid.
As long as Ave is always in front of his eyes, Zaid doesn't care. Every way is now halal for him, as long as it can make Ave always by his side. Every day is filled with worry. He worries that Ajie is depriving Ave of his life before he is ready for his plan.
The plan wasn't easy. It was not easy when dealing with an Ajie who was born with a golden spoon in his mouth. Avelia is also Ajie's only sister and Zaid knows her former best friend as a protective of all hers. But when it bothers his loved ones, Ajie can reciprocate thousands of times painfully. With everything he had, Ajie could annihilate all of Zaid's hopes in the blink of an eye.
Actually Zaid just wants Ave. Even if he had to lose The Crown. He can build another Crown, as long as there's Ave by his side.
But this was different when Zaid had to be confronted with friends who worked with him. Hazmi, Jenny, Mr. Wiryo, Akbar, Alin, Rose, Mr. Bambang, and all those who depend on Zaid's decision. Their fate is not at stake in this war. They have fought alongside Zaid to make The Crown as big as it is today, they exist as Zaid attempts to collect the rubble of his messy identity. It is impossible for Zaid to forget them just because of his ego.
So as long as Zaid can, he wants to build a very strong relationship with Ave. Later in time, he and Ave will both fight for Ajie to accept this relationship. While doing all that, he would smooth their way with his plan. At least he tried very hard. Zaid doesn't want to let go of something as easy as he used to.
"... Daydream again.. "
"Eh, what? A... what?" tanya Zaid stuttered. He didn't listen to Ave's words just now. He glanced back, before looking ahead.
Ave looked at Zaid. "A driver can't daydream, Mas. The danger! What the hell is it?"
Zaid. "Dream of our future, dear!"
"Supid... Does this really mean your head doesn't need to be checked anymore? Ave felt something was wrong since Mas collided deh," said Ave rolled his eyeballs. The tip of his lips twitched withstanding a smile.
"No need, My Google! Ever since I met you, I've not been the old me."
Hearing that, Ave's forehead wrinkled. "Well, what else is Google? What is Ave Google Assistant? GPS?"
"Well, everything you're looking for is on Ave. You're my everything, you're my Google!"
"Yes aampuun Mas your seduction.... Ave I'm not God, ha ha ha ha!"
Laughter exploded again in the car that was driving.
Mama, Ave is so happy. Mama, Ave already had a love like Mas Ajie. whispered Ave inwardly as he looked at the young man who was laughing next to him.
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"Maaa! It's Sunday, Ave wants to see Ave's Papa!"
"But.. " Zaid looked around, trying to find an excuse. Then his eyes flashed, "Dirty house! Need cleaning!"
Ave gawking. "Huh? But since when is the task of cleaning the house so the task of Ave? Tomorrow morning there will also be housekeeping cleanerin. Which part...which is dirty?" ask Ave confused.
As usual Ave plans to go home to see Papa. As usual, he had to follow the rules of their agreement. Especially today Lily and Ajie will come with the baby boy. Ave kangen on his small ponakan which is now a filler snapgram his two brothers.
From this morning, Ave had been trying to complete all of his tasks. He had shopped yesterday with Zaid and prepared cooking ingredients for a week. Lunch for Zaid today is also ready. The kitchen is clean, the living room is clean. Ave even prepared pastries and biscuits in jars in the family room for Zaid who recently felt very comfortable sitting there.
This is not the first time Zaid has banned him from going on weekends. Though this is the third week Ave can not meet his family. The first is because Zaid is still sick and does not want to be left behind, the second is because Zaid suddenly felt unwell and now, when Ave really wants to meet his family, Zaid actually forbids it.
"Sir, Ave's job is here cooking! Not cleaning the house!" assertive Ave while shaking the waist. He scowled annoyed.
When Ave called him 'Sir', it meant that Ave felt Zaid was bossy towards him.
Zaid found no reason. But he still did not want Ave to leave him. Not for the moment. Ave can't see his family yet. Zaid doesn't want his plan to fail if Ave finds out.
Then suddenly Zaid coughed. It was slow at first, and Ave just stared at him. That girl must have known that Zaid was pretending. But as Zaid's cough grows louder and louder, Ave begins to worry. Hurriedly he approached, patting Zaid's back slowly.
"Uhuk! Uhuk! The dust... Uhuk! Dust. I can't stand dust, Ve. Uhuk!"
Ave's hands stopped moving. For a moment he stared at Zaid in disbelief. It could be that this man was lying to such an extent just to restrain him. Not Ave's name if you can't reply.
With a very sweet smile, Ave said, "Yes already, Yayang Zaid is now bobo huh. Dedek Ave isn't going anywhere. Dedek Ave will clean the house. A.ka.rang!" Although it sounded sweet, Ave's eyes shone sharply on Zaid.
Zaid doesn't care. Hearing Ave's words, Zaid's cough instantly dissipated. Instead, a wide smile was seen on his face that was flushed red from forcing to cough. With wide strides, he threw his body onto the sofa in the living room, picking up pillows and sleeping.
Ave was eager to snap at the man's head right now. But he held it in, keeping a smile before picking up a vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies in a closet under the stairs.
As he began to wipe the window, Zaid seemed to casually look at him while playing mobile. Then occasionally Zaid pointed to a certain part of the window, warning Ave to clean it as well.
It was very desirable for Ave to throw a lap in his hand at Zaid. It was as if he had switched the task of cooking into a cleaning broom like this. Love is love, but Ave really can't understand Zaid's behavior lately. One unanswered, Zaid had already done another strange thing. But it's not Ave's name if it can't bring the Snowy Devil to its knees.
Zaid's mouth could barely help but laugh at Ave's behavior. His long black legs that cover up to the knees, the oversized shirt he wears almost drowns his tiny body and long hair that has begun to be coiled carelessly into a bun. There was a big handkerchief covering her hair. Plus his lips that continued to sneer every time he turned towards Zaid, with eyes that were clearly upset, making Ave more like a teenager who was being punished by his parents. Beautiful but adorable.
The sound of messages coming in on his phone, made Zaid distract him for a moment.
[Hazmi: Beres, Id! I succeeded. Congratulations on becoming one of its shareholders.]
Reading the message, his grin turned into a wide smile. Without answering the message, Zaid turned to Ave. One plan has worked.
The girl was jumping up and down to reach the top of the window. Zaid. You rich kid! I learned that Ave never worked rough. Didn't he know that there was a special tool to reach that part without the need for a squad jump?
Zaid stood up, about to pick up a special cleaning tool in the closet under the stairs, as he turned his head again and saw Ave stop jumping, leaning his head against the window, before the girl slumped to the floor.
"VE!" shout Zaid.
With just a few steps, Zaid was already near Ave, carrying the girl in his arms. Zaid checked his face. Ave's eyes closed tightly. He fainted.
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