The Lord's Concubine
The Long Journey 3

"Come."

The man opened the Pick Up car door and invited Farra and Aksa to enter. After the brothers entered, he soon followed.

He smiled again as he watched Farra who was only silent a thousand languages since he invited them to lunch together.

"Don't worry, Miss. I promise I won't hurt you. Um, let's introduce my name Zian. And you?"

"My name is Aksa, Om, and this is Farra's sister, Aksa's sister," Aksa said with a big smile.

"Well, your names are great! Aksa and Farra" said the man, still glancing at Farra who was still silent.

"Pardon us for bothering you, Mr. Zian," said Farra, who suddenly opened her voice.

Farra was silent because she was actually embarrassed and felt bad because it was troubling the man.

"Why should I apologize, Farra. Didn't you just help me and just assume I was returning your services."

Farra turned towards the man while smiling wryly. "Thank you, Mr. Zian."

"Stop calling me Mr. Farra. Just call me Zian and if you think I'm too old, you can call me Brother Zian" the man said with a laugh.

Yes, the man may be more mature when compared to the Lord King. However, the face of the man was no less handsome when compared to that powerful man.

"Okay, Brother Zian."

"Where are you guys actually going?" zian asked while paying attention to Farra's luggage which was quite a lot.

Farra was silent for a moment while bowing her head. He himself did not know his purpose after this. Since Farra did not answer Zian's question, Aksa smoothly answered the man's question.

"Said Brother Farra we will go somewhere, where we are more appreciated. Isn't that right, brother?" Aksa stared at Farra's sad face that was still down.

Zian furrowed both of his brows hearing the answer from Aksa. Now he realized that something was wrong, which happened to the brothers.

"Do you know where that place is? Is the place still far away, Om? Aksa was tired of being invited by Kak Farra on foot, can Aksa and Kak Farra join Om's car to get to that place. That place-"

Aksa's curse was restrained as Farra covered the handsome boy's mouth with her hands. "I'm sorry, brother. If he talks, it's hard to stop" said Farra.

Aksa brushed off Farra's hand. "But Aksa's right, right, sister?" aksa protested while bending her face.

Zian smiled then gently rattled the top of the handsome boy's head. "Yes, you can ride in his car Om. But, it's okay if the car is ugly."

"Aksa," said Farra, for Aksa had begun chattering non-stop.

Zian was silent for a moment after hearing Aksa mention the name of Lord King. However, it was only for a moment and he smiled again as he looked at the boy's face.

Not long after the car driven by Zian stopped right in front of a simple food stall located on the side of the road.

"It's okay to eat it on the side of the road? You see around here there is no restaurant let alone restaurant," said Zian while chuckling softly.

"Oh my goodness, Brother Zian. You can eat in this place alone, we are very grateful," said Farra who looked awkward.

Zian grabbed Aksa's tiny body and took the boy with him to the food stall. Farra followed him from behind.

"Well, what do you want to eat now? Just choose whatever Aksa likes" Zian told Aksa, who is now on his lap.

"Really, Om?" aksa asked with a big smile.

"Yes" Zian replied.

"Don't, Aksa. Let Om Zian choose him" Farra sidelines completely

feel uncomfortable.

"It's okay, Farra. Let Aksa choose his food and you too, choose whatever you like." Zian smiled warmly at Farra while patting her softly on the shoulder.

Farra did not dare to choose even though Zian had told her to. While Aksa has chosen his favorite food is fried chicken.

"Have you, is there anything else?" ask Zian to Aksa who is still in his confession.

"Already, Om. That's enough. Thank you, Om," said Aksa.

"Yes, you're welcome."

Zian again asked what menu Farra wanted to order. However, Farra again refused to choose it and Zian was forced to order the same menu for the three of them.

While Aksa and Zian were enjoying their meal, Farra just looked at her plate with a sad look. He decided not to eat it. Farra wants to wrap the food for Aksa's lunch later tonight.

Farra was sad again. He doesn't even know where he's going to sleep tonight. While time continues to run even without realizing the sun has begun to go west.

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