The Pearl of Ternista
The Love of Novan

"Mas Devan."

Two words slowly ejected from Tiara's lips made Novan frown. Unfortunately, the man had just disappeared from view, so Novan could not see more observant, right Devan or not.

"Maybe you saw it wrong. He lives in Surabaya, so there's no way he's here." Although the original doubt with his own words, but Novan did not show that.

He only wondered in his heart, was it true what Tiara had said just now?

During these five years, the Devan family-owned expedition company grew rapidly, making sense if it opened a branch in a different city. However, from so many places, why should Malang? Is that the world until they are found again?

"Yes, maybe I saw it wrong" said Tiara, a moment later. Not a belief, but a hope that he really wants.

Seeing Tiara had begun to calm down, Novan was also relieved. Then, he took Tiara's hand and resumed the steps that had paused.

"Even if Devan was real, you should keep smiling like this, Ra. It's enough you cry all this time, in front of him the tears are not there anymore. If things are still not good for you, let me be your front man to face it. You, just stand quietly in the back, so that nothing bad can touch you" said Novan.

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As planned, the next day Tiara and Novan both walk. Shopping, also visiting some tourist attractions. In that day, almost no sadness came to Tiara's mind.

All the jokes that Novan presents, able to dismiss all the turmoil. Turn it into a smile and laughter without being forced.

Because the time they spent was quite exciting, Tiara did not refuse when Novan invited her to stop at one of the luxury restaurants, even though it was already 08.00 pm.

By choosing a seat on the second floor, Novan and Tiara can enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the city. Incidentally, the table they chose was indeed near the window.

"By!" call Novan on the sidelines of the activities of those who are eating food.

"Yes, Mas" said Tiara, looking at her glance.

"You ... How now?"

"Where's what?"

"There's a plan to be in a relationship again, isn't there?" ask Novan carefully.

Tiara let out a rough breath, then reviewed a wry smile before expressing an answer.

"I'm the one who believes in this, is it still worth having a relationship? Come on, Mom, don't talk about it. I just want to focus on work and think about myself, not others. I don't want to be disappointed" he said after a few seconds.

"If that person can sincerely love you, not at all concerned about your past, how?"

Tiara shook her head while chuckling. Novan's talk just now, it feels like a joke. How not, she has been pregnant out of wedlock, even with her sister-in-law, not the future husband. So, which men still want, while most of them are looking for girls who are truly virgins.

"Out there, there are still many whose pasts are worse than yours, and many sincere men who accept them. Because in fact, the value of a person is not racing against his past, but rather on his attitude after that," continued Novan.

Tiara was silent for a moment, even the scooped food failed to be bribed.

"I don't want to dream high" he said.

"What do you mean?"

Novan smiled thinly. Then, grabbing both hands of Tiara who was on the table.

"I love you."

Tiara's tongue suddenly shriveled. He never imagined if Novan put his taste in him. Although in recent times it was close, but Tiara did not think there. All this time Novan knew the details of what happened to him, so it was impossible to dream of him as a couple. While the man is also young, also has the effort, it will not be difficult to find another woman who is more perfect than him.

"Why?" Finally only that short question came out of Tiara's lips.

"Love doesn't need a reason, Ra. He came by himself. No exception to what I feel now. I love you for no reason whatsoever" Javan Novan was so sincere. In both words and in looks.

However, Tiara did not believe it.

"What makes you doubt?" ask Novan because long enough not get a response. Whether it's a good welcome or a firm rejection.

"I don't pant for you." Tiara lowered her head, feeling ashamed if she was with Novan. Although the man was once an inmate, but still better than her who was pregnant out of wedlock with the husband of the person.

"Where do you feel you're not panting? Don't tell me the past anymore, 'cause I had a bad side to it."

"But___"

"You're special, Tiara, very special. If we can be together, you are not only worthy of me, but more than that. I'll be a lucky man to have such a great woman like you" Novan concluded earnestly, leaving Tiara speechless.

"There's not much I can promise, because I'm still doing this. But one thing I will hold until the end. I will never hurt you. I love you sincerely, regardless of who you are, I have always considered you precious and special" Nova continued, sounding so sweet.

After quite a long silence, Tiara took a deep breath repeatedly. In addition to calming a worried heart, he also calms a heart that is irregular. It all comes down to the word love from Nova.

"You ... serious about all this, Mom?" tiara asked as she flashed a fixed gaze, looking for the lying spots that might be in those pair of eyes. However, no. Only sincerity is emanating there.

"So serious, Ra. Even___" Novan paused his sentence for a moment, then took something from inside his pants pocket. "I have prepared this, especially for you," he continued, holding out a jewel ring. Exquisite.

"Mas .. you___" Tiara was stunned. A warm feeling slowly spread in his heart, after a long time frozen because love was dead.

"If you're willing, I'll pin this ring on your finger. Consider it a simple proposal, before I marry you. Tiara .. The love I said just now, is not a joke at all. I'm very serious," said Novan, again convincing the woman of worship who some time ago really disturbed his heart.

Tiara's lips moved slowly, but there was no sentence or just a word that came out from there.

"If you need time, that's okay. Just think about it, I'm not in a hurry" said Novan.

"I'm just confused as to what to answer. On the one hand, I'm comfortable with you, Mom. I'd be happy if we were together. But on the other hand, I'm scared. I'm not sure yet to open my heart and really love men."

Novan immediately got up and approached Tiara. While kneeling right in front of Tiara, Novan pinned his ring on her ring finger.

"My friend, don't be afraid of anything. I know how big your wounds are, and I'll never repeat them. Loving me won't make you sick, Tiara, because I'm sure I'll welcome you with even greater love." Novan smiled sweetly, his twinkling eyes implying immeasurable happiness, and Tiara could also see all of that.

Seriate...