
~ The biggest strength are two noisy friends ~
Ave decided to take an important step. Since Zaid's accident, Ave doesn't want to pretend anymore. He realized their relationship was much more serious than he thought. Ave can't even imagine if he can't be with Zaid. He dared not imagine what would happen to Zaid if they separated.
And Ave isn't a kid who doesn't know what to do to get his way. Although the savings are still less, but Ave had to think of another plan.
Her choice was to be honest with everyone who supported her.
Be honest with Zaid to convince the cold man not to doubt Ave's love. Ave doesn't want Zaid's jealousy to ruin his original plan. However, lying is exhausting and Ave is unable to constantly lie to Zaid. Therefore, he decided to reveal everything to Zaid.
Next is to tell his two best friends everything about his relationship with Zaid. She had intended to invite Natasha, but she didn't answer her phone or messages all day. Not as usual, but maybe Natasha is busy in Japan. Maybe the time difference between the two countries is also the reason. Whatever it is, Ave intends to explain when his best friend comes home later.
"Assynnausea!" Two loud screams sounded from the door of the house. Two voices that Ave was very familiar with, made the girl run almost like flying towards the door.
Two women stood up with big smiles. One was wearing a half-knee shirt and jeans with a pair of sneaker shoes, the other was wearing a sea-blue jumpsuit with a protruding belly revealing pregnancy. The faces of the two looked cheerful, especially when their gaze met with Ave. A cheerful shout echoed the atmosphere of the meeting.
"Greetings, dear Ave brothers!" ave replied cheerfully while hugging the two in turns.
While herding the two in, Ave chattered. "Where are Kak Jaya and Kak Ajie? Which baby boy? Kirain was coming. I want to see who he looks more like. Gini-gini is also Ave's aunt." Ave's lips pouted small. He really hopes his little boy comes too.
Lily shook her head. "Ali again brought Mom to Bogor. Don't worry, about the resemblance, my son's one was eleven twelve as his father. From orok aja Ali has the same hobby as his father."
Ave gawking. "Do you have a hobby? Does the baby have a hobby?"
"Udah dong! Whose son he was " said Lily proudly.
Tiar who was listening also frowned. "What hobby, Li?"
"Together.. demen nete."
Tiar smothering Lily's mouth. Glared sharply. "Dad, Lily!!! Astarghfirullah's. Asem is lo!"
"*Isssh,*Kakaaaak! Please deh... Ave is not married yet." protest Ave covered his face with his hands.
"Yes this crazy mother. Lo graceful little why? I have a child and I am still a child. Duh, amit-amit's a baby! Having a toxic brother-in-law like you really makes me worry," Tiar's nag before ending his tirade by stroking his stomach repeatedly.
Lily who was busy looking around the house just shrugged her shoulders. "Entar if you are also aware of my intentions. Eh.. lo gede boarding house ya Ve. Is this really a cost? How about a private house?"
Ave smiled. "Sister Lily forgot that Ave had a second job. This is boss Ave's house. If Ave's room was... there!" said Ave while pointing out the window, towards his pavilion.
Both women nodded. Satisfied with the condition of Ave.
Ave took them to the kitchen, sitting in front of a dining table that had served several dishes. Ave purposely prepared lunch for them.
"Wuaaah doesn't come here. Very similar cuisine lo, Ve." Lily began to inspect each dish with shining eyes.
Tiar doesn't want to lose either. He stirred the asem vegetable bowl with his mouth clucking impatiently. "Finally, the delivery is also cravings for vegetables made by lo, Ve!"
"Quiet down! Ave is not just cooking for you two. Ave also prepared food to take home. Today Kak Lily and Kak Tiar went straight to Bogor right?"
Both nod.
"Aren't you coming home with us?" ask Lily with her mouth full. There was a piece of chicken soy sauce in his hand.
A look of apologetic eyes was seen in Ave's two beautiful eyes. "Ave can't, brother. There are some brochure designs that Ave has to finish."
Hearing that, Tiar and Lily looked at each other before Tiar looked back at Ave. "Ve, we came here, not just curious about the house you live in now. But this is about... Papa."
"Papa?"
Lily nodded. He drank his glass of water before speaking. "We don't know where Papa knows about your relationship and the Elang time in Sydney. But I think Papa was wrong. Papa Kira lo and Elang had a date there and because of a little fight, you split. Coincidentally just as Papa saw his profile Eagle fits the same type of dream ghost, Papa also contacted Eagle's parents."
Ave's appetite evaporated instantly. He looked at Lily and Tiar alternately. I hope to hear everything that happens in detail.
"Papa is not alone. Mas Ajie and Bang Jaya also interfered. They don't know that Eagle has Natasha. They know the Eagle is a friend of elo and a good young man who deserves elo. While the parents of Eagle also turned out to have met lo and lateumah Mama. They also like elo. And so it was. eventually the two agreed to betroth you."
Ave's shoulders slumped. His brain was empty. His face was hot between confusion and shock.
Lily took a breath. "Elang was also as shocked as elo, Ve. He wanted to refuse immediately, but not tasty with Papa and your brother. Eagles worry if they refuse immediately, then our family relationships and friendships will be fractured. Eagle doesn't want to, me and Tiar too. I'm worried that Natasha will hate me and Mas Ajie. Do you know who Natasha is?"
Tiar nodded. "We.. want to know your own feelings, Ve. Regardless of you or Papa who will win the bet, we do not want anyone to be a victim. Especially your own, Ve. We love you, and we want you to be as happy as me and Lily. There is nothing that pleases a woman more than being with the man she loves. We came here to tell you, whatever your decision is, we must support you. Even if it makes us lose our best friend."
"Tumben lo is poetic, Yar," Lily interrupted, making Tiar glare at her. He immediately smacked his lips.
Ave didn't know what to say about the Eagle. Everything that's happened these past few months is like riding a jet coaster. Once he returned to Indonesia with a lonely heart, now his life is full of many special people in his heart. Her sisters-in-law, her friends and friends in her office, and of course her lover.
Ave can also distinguish the meaning of affection for friends with actual love. For him, the Eagle will always be a big brother's best friend forever and Zaid is his true love.
Slowly a faint smile broke out on Ave's lips. "Ave got a girlfriend, sister."
"Daughter?"
"Who? Who?"
Almost simultaneously, the two women in front of Ave asked impatiently. They seem excited. The brief notice was enough to tell them that the worry that their hearts were carrying as it came might not be necessary.
"You know him" said Ave, looking down. He calmly scoops the vegetables and pours them into a bowl. Sipping slowly.
"Known?" Lily's eyes were round. For a few seconds he thought before coming up with a name. "Zayd! Don't tell me Elo's girlfriend is Zaid! Didn't you refuse him??"
"Zayd?" Tiar's forehead shriveled before he remembered the person his husband had introduced when he met Ave in Bogor. "Your boss, Ve? Friends of Bang Jaya? What made you upset that time?"
Replace the astonished Lily. "the boss? Isn't Zaid his coworker?"
Those questions made the two of them look at Ave demanding answers.
Ave nodded slowly. "Mas Zaid is Ave's boss, Lily's sister. Tiar is right too. He was introduced to Bang Jaya when we met in Bogor."
Lily's face lost color. Trying to remember everything he had told Zaid when he first met. In the deepest corner of her heart, Lily curses herself, before finally being able to calm herself down.
If indeed Zaid was angry, there was no way his relationship was even closer to Ave. After being rejected, Zaid instead managed to win Ave's heart. With narrowed eyes, Lily even considered it possible because she was Zaid and Ave could be a couple.
"So tell us everything, Sis! No need secret between us!" tiar said smiling warmly.
[So tell us all, brother! There are no secrets between us!]
Ave told me everything from the beginning. Tiar and Lily were worried when he said about the owner of the house that turned out to be his girlfriend. But finally Tiar who spoke wisely. "No papa, as long as you can keep your distance and take care of yourself. I also used to love sleeping in Bang Jaya's room before we got married."
"That's because of my nemenin times, Yar. It is my security. It's different! Ave is alone here" Lily protested.
"Quiet down! Bang Jaya knows Zaid. If he's taking Ave, we can hold that person accountable at any time."
Lily shook her head. "Gue instead of being afraid of Zaid talking about Ave, I'm afraid Zaid is afraid of Ave's love for them. This is the first time Ave has ever dated, I know how it feels. I want to try all kinds of touch. Yes, the model Mas Ajie. If the man held a little directly nyosor, howaaa??"
Tiar belching. "Lo this is Ave's brother or Zaid anyway? Which is even the son of people. That part lo... You're a prankster going everywhere, Li. The queen of witches lo anyway, fortunately Ajie stoic. No wonder I am with my Mom and Dad until thanksgiving 3 days 3 nights fitting lo merit. Don't match Ave with elo."
Ave chuckles. "Both of you calm down. Ave and Mas Zaid insya Allah can take care of themselves. About the matchmaking, let Papa think he will win. Ave was confident, Ave could settle the bet prematurely. Ave will also talk to Mas Elang and his parents. Ave only asked for help so that the two brothers also mengjelasin to Mas Ajie and Bang Jaya. I don't want any misunderstanding between them. Just.. about Ave and Mas Zaid's relationship, please no one knows first."
The two women in front of him nodded in unison. Then Lily's hand reached out to Ave's hand, followed by Tiar.
"If you don't win, don't worry, Ve. We'll help explain to Papa. This bet is only for ego proof. If losing means having to suppress the ego, I think Papa can also understand. I don't have a father, but I'm sure Papa lo will think of your interests above his wishes" Tiar said, patting Ave's hand.
Lily agreed. "Papa just wants what's best for you, Ve. I was a pro Zaid from the beginning, and I'm sure he's a really good guy. I will support you completely. Natasha's coming home later, Tiar and I will help explain to her." He looked at Tiar with his eyes shining wittyly. "We're like ye party candidate, Yar! Support, vote, explain.. hihihi."
Tiar stared next to him, scruffy. "Seriously little why the hell, Li? I'm dizzy enough to make you feel sad every day."
Lily stuck out her tongue. "Eh is thought to be a dizzy elo. I know too! Elo who is pregnant, every day I always say amit-amit jabang baby only. My brother also follows, every day advises me not to be like this, worry about his son annoyed and elo boy ater like me. I'm beautiful like this, sweet and funny again. It is considered to be the same virus as both of you. Anyway I doain, if you need to get night prayer, then your child will look a lot like me. Amyn... Amiiine. Amenin Ve! Let's get it right."
"Didn't, man! No! Amit-amit jabang baby. Amit-amit baby," said Tiar repeatedly while stroking his stomach repeatedly. The insinuated only laughed, busy chewing the dish before him.
Ave just smiled silently watching. His eyes were wet, holding haru back. These two noisy women who were fighting arguments in front of him were his two greatest strengths at the moment. They're a wonderful replacement for Mama's late mother. Two friends who came back after years apart, and now become his family.
It turns out, honestly, it's not that hard. The hard thing is to understand your own feelings. Now Ave is more confident in his choice, and after that finish what he has to finish. Not just for dreams, but for the people he loves around him.
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