Unexpected Love
CHAPTER 26

In one of the campus cafes, Zai was seen waiting for Arka's arrival. Yes, Zai had deliberately arrived early because all he met was his lecturer. Not long after, a man entered the cafe and approached Zai. Who else if not Arka.

“Hai...” said Arka started their conversation.

“Hai.. Sir,” said Zai.

“This is not a formal meeting of Zainab,” Arka said with a smile.

“Oh.. I’m so sorry Arka,”ucap Zai who understands the meaning of Arka's speech.

“Oh yes you have ordered the food ?” asked Arka who was already sitting in front of Zai.

“Not brother,” says Zai.

Hearing Zai's reply, Arka immediately ordered some food and drinks for them. Actually Zainab is still confused about the purpose of Arka to invite him to meet. Zai wanted to ask but he pared his intentions. He thought Arka would explain later too.

***

Zano, Shifa and Celine have arrived at one of the tourist attractions in the European country. A place that is famous for its scenic beauty. Yes, the place is also surrounded by a river that flows with clear water and also seen some beautiful boats are on the calm river water.

“MaasyaaAllah.. wow. it’s so beautiful,” said Shifa who had exited Zano's car.

Celine who heard Shifa's words just smiled looking at her friend who was very impressed.

Zano who had gotten out of his car was still cool and acting normal because he had often gone to the place.

“True I said Shif, this place is amazing,” said Celine.

Shifa who heard the words from Celine smiled gleefully.

“Yes you were right Cel. But why don't I know if there is a place this beautiful in the country that I'm living in,” said shifa.

Zano who heard Shifa's words felt funny and she smiled slightly hearing it.

Celine, who was aware of her cousin's attitude, immediately carried out her plan.

Now, Shifa, Zano and Celine are on a bridge that flows river water below.

“Kak Zan's.. Shif.. I went there first yes I wanted to entertain myself and satisfy myself before those tasks chased me at night,” said Celine.

Actually Celine's speech was right but behind her speech there was a plan that she had arranged to bring Zano and Shifa closer.

“But Cel..,”

Shifa had not been able to continue her words, Celine had already left her. Now, Shifa is only alone with Zano. Although the place was crowded with visitors and various foreign tourists, but still Shifa felt awkward because this time he was only with Zano.

“Madinah...,” said Zano opened their conversation.

“Ya brother ?” replied Shifa who was standing next to Zano while looking at the scenery in that place.

“So now you have become a lecturer assistant ?” ask Zano.

“Ya,” Shifa replied briefly.

After hearing the answer from Shifa, Zano just kept quiet and said nothing. Zano's attitude like that made Shifa become awkward again.

“Not too long ago sister. And when Mr. Zano picked me up on campus that afternoon, it was my first assignment from Mr. Arka as a teaching assistant,”, Shifa said.

“So he told Madinah and was not responsible. Hish.. base unchanged,” said Zano in heart.

Shifa who saw Zano still silently patted the hand of Zano who was next to him.

“Kak Zan..,” says Shifa.

“Hmm..,” says Zano.

Shifa who saw Zano's extremely cold demeanor made her become annoyed.

“Hish...,” Shifa snorted in annoyance.

“Why ?” ask Zano to relax.

“Kakak don't know, just now I was like talking to a statue,” Shifa said.

Zano who heard Shifa's words only smiled. Yes, every time Shifa spoke Zano always felt happy. I don't know what he's feeling right now, but he knows being next to Shifa and seeing his face is the most comfortable thing for Zano. And he had never felt such a comfortable thing before.

“Kak Zano why smile ? Brother happy if I say like a statue ?” shifa asked innocently.

Shifa had never felt love so she did not understand the meaning of Zano's attitude towards her.

“Yes right I'm happy,” said Zano with a smile.

“Hish... Where there are happy people if it is said like a statue,” Shifa said seriously.

“There,” replied Zano who was planning to hurt Shifa to get upset.

“Iya only Zano's own brother like that,” Shifa said.

Shifa who realized that Zano was looking at her was upset.

“Kak Zan...,” said Shifa while glaring at Zano.

Zano who saw Shifa's expression and the look on her face was very happy and looked at Shifa's face deeply. Although Shifa made her face look like that, still the beautiful face of Shifa did not fade in front of Zano.

“Why did sister's attitude change?” shifa asked who felt awkward from being stared at by Zano.

Zano only smiled hearing the answer from Shifa and still looked at her. Shifa who realized that felt very nervous.

“Kak Zan.. Let's go there following Celine,” Shifa said to change the atmosphere.

Zano just smiled and followed Shifa's orders. Zano knew the girl in front of him was nervous and awkward because of her attitude but that was what made Zano happy.

***

On the other hand, Arka and Zainab were enjoying lunch together at the campus cafe.

“Eat a lot, don't worry. Today do not think of me as your lecturer but your senior brother,” said Arka with a smile.

“Good brother,” said Zai.

“Oh yes, I heard that you live with Shifa in the campus dormitory. Is that true ?” tanya Arka started their conversation topic.

Yes, actually Arka's goal is to invite Zainab to meet to find out about Shifa and ask for her help in order to get closer to the girl she likes.

“Iya kak is right,” Zai replied innocently and did not understand the purpose of Arka meeting him.

“So you guys only stay together ?” ask Arka again.

“Iya kak,” replied Zai with his emblem.

“You've been friends with Shifa for a long time?” ask Arka.

“How did you know that Shifa and I were friends ? Though we never indulged him hehhe..” said Zai with a small laugh.

“You're how the hell Zai, brother would've said this before. You are always together so it is enough to indicate that you are friends,” said Arka.

“Oh yes also really that brother Arka said,” said Zai who still continues his eating activities.

Arka who also ate casually while inviting Zai to talk about Shifa. Zainab had not realized that Arka's attitude meant that Arka liked her friend so Arka wanted to know more about Shifa than Zainab.

Although Shifa and Zainab were friends not long ago, Zai knew a lot about Shifa and even her family.

“Hmm.. Zai,” says Arka.

“Iya sis ?” ask Zai.

“Kakak wants to ask you something about Shifa,” Arka said.

“Bby brother, what is it ?” ask Zai.

“What things does he like ?” ask Arka.

Hearing a question from Arka, Zainab stopped eating and thought for a moment.

“Salju. Yes, snow,” said Zai who continued eating again.

“Snow ?” ask Arka.

Zai saw the face of Arka who still did not understand his words trying to explain.

“So this is it, brother.. Actually Shifa really wants to enjoy the holidays this year by playing snow and maybe make Snowman together but because I'm allergic to snow so finally Shifa undo his intention,” said Zai.

“So that's what Shifa likes,” Arka murmurs that can still be heard by Zai.

“More precisely what you want sis. If the thing that I like has never heard from Shifa directly about what she likes,” said Zai ate his food that was hanpir depleted.

“H.. Okay but you know not what things she hates or the sort she avoids ?” ask Arka.

Zainab thought for a moment.

“Love.. ya maybe love,” replied Zai ngasal.

“Love ?” ask Arka again who looks confused.

“Ya and I say back sister.. Actually not what Shifa hates anyway, but what Shifa avoids for now more precisely,” said Zai.

“Did Shifa ever date or be close to someone at this time ?” ask Arka again.

“No,” replied Zai who had finished his meal.

“Oh okay...,” replied Arka.

Even though Zai had finished his meal, Arka still kept asking all the things about Shifa to Zai. Arka and Zai continue their conversation and Arka continues to dig up information about Shifa from Zai until everything Arka wants to know about Shifa is answered.