The Extraordinary Duda
Just Not Ready

Arion and Amber were silent for a while. Both are immersed in the same thoughts.

For a moment, Arion glanced at Amber. Glanced at the beautiful woman who had captured her heart after such a long time. But the attitude of Amber who continues to try to fortify themselves and keep a distance, makes Arion worried if his feelings will only make the woman feel uncomfortable.

"Amber," said Arion hoarse. It was difficult, but he wanted to talk.

"Yes?" Amber.

"Somehow I explain it, but not only is Aara afraid of losing you, I will feel the same way" Arion said sincerely. He was completely honest with himself and with Amber. He no longer wants to lie to his feelings, if what he feels now is not only a thirst for passion, but something more serious.

Amber did not respond, the woman was silent because she could not give an answer.

"I understand you, I'm aware of all the bad things that have happened to you. But can you give me a chance? Just a little bit, I won't let you down" Arion persuaded.

"What if the results are not good?" Amber asked back. The woman was really yeast, she was really afraid of being in a relationship with anyone.

"We'll never know if we don't try."

Amber took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. The pain and trauma still lingered within even though he had tried hard to bury that terrifying past.

However, the last few times he could feel Arion's sincerity and the change in the man's attitude. Only, fear still looms over him.

"I'm scared" said Amber. He looked down, looking at the incision of the small knife that had once scratched his arm. It was a bit of the past that he could still see.

Arion grabbed Amber's hand, grasping it tightly.

"I beg you, trust me" he said.

"I just want you to give me a chance, and open your heart slowly. Don't fortify yourself too much, let me in" Arion's plea solemnly.

"Ambers ...." Arion's tone of voice sounded soft, he wanted to beg and grovel. Even if necessary, he did not mind begging for love in the woman before him.

So far Arion has been struggling to get to know many beautiful and sexy women, but none of them can attract her attention or win her heart.

Even the woman who had accompanied him on the bed for five years could only have her body, but not her heart. Amber's existence allows Arion to view the world in a different way.

"I love you, promise me you won't leave Aara, even if the man who has your heart isn't me" Arion continued.

"Please don't say anything unnecessary." Amber finally spoke.

Arion smiled faintly. Now he understood, Amber did not reject him.The woman was just not ready to accept it.

"What if we go out to dinner tonight? I haven't taken Aara for a long time to eat" Arion said.

"You can go together."

"How can Aara go without you? She would definitely prefer to eat at home as long as it's with you."

"Hm." Amber just took a deep breath.

"You want to?" ask Arion again.

"Mama!" aara shouted from a distance while carrying a pile of donuts on the tray. Amber waved her hand at the little girl.

"All right." Amber nodded, agreeing to Arion's dinner invitation.

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