At a restaurant, precisely at a five-star hotel, there was a man and a woman sitting in a corner, with a city view, so it made a private impression. No conversation happened between them, so it was only silent and awkward as if something was troubling.
A server came and served a drink ordered for both guests who were waiting. Without a second thought, the man chose to drink first, while a pretty girl says nothing at the moment, then she chooses to look at it like it does not matter.
"How are you, Aleina? I am sorry if I do not speak formally, because it is lunchtime, and our meeting is not for work,” says a man with brown hair. He has put a glass of mojito on the table.
The woman he spoke to drank mineral water, so she could not answer that. She stares at the opponent and talks carefully. While, a pair of emerald eyes do not blink, as if it were waiting for an answer.
"I am good, Richard. It is okay. You are right, this is lunchtime and we can talk informally." A blonde-haired lady answers gently.
The handsome man with the brown hair can't say anything. I have missed this one for a long time. Honestly, other than business matters, she is more than that, so we can meet each other. What should I do now? Think's, Richard.
“Aleina—” the man's tongue is hard to say. He was suddenly silent as if someone had silenced him.
Should I say that I want to go back to her? Aleina, even though we broke up three years ago, this heart still misses the moments when we were together. God, how can I say now? Really, I can't bear the pain! Squeaking a man with a brute in his heart.
"Yes?" asks the beautiful woman. She was surprised, so she raised one of her eyebrows.
She has placed the glass of mineral water on the table, right on the right. Aleina stares at the ex-boyfriend with a big question in her heart, because she sees an unusual standard of a man sitting at a table.
"You ... have any new lovers?" Richard answered and threw a new question.
"Richard, it is not like you ask me that. Tell me the truth." Aleina did not answer Richard's question because the question she asked by an ex-boyfriend, a more senseless feeling.
“I ....”
“You can tell me. Do not worry, because I will not judge you. I promise.”
The emerald-eyed man staring at a woman in a slim body with a brief look at her. Aleina already said that, and I knew that she must be serious. Does this mean a good time? Brace yourself, Richard, or you will lose her forever, little heart reprimands.
"Will you be my girlfriend, Aleina? Honestly, it is not easy to forget all the memories that once existed. I knew that I was sucking and always made you angry, but could you please give me a second chance?"
The atmosphere in their places became silent. Richard is still nervous. He does not even dare to say much, because he waits for the answer to the woman who was once the longest lover of life. Meanwhile, Aleina, as a famous, smart, and beautiful woman, looks to be thinking, what is the right answer to the ex-boyfriend's question? If she says that it is love, then the abstract feeling has vaporized somewhere.
"Richard, are you serious? You know why I chose to end the relationship?" asks Aleina.
That handsome guy nodded. He never forgets what happened, but he was determined to make things right. The feeling, yearning for Aleina, the longer it gets bigger, so it causes Richard to suffer.
"I am serious, Aleina. I never said all the mistakes in the past never happened, but please give me one more chance to prove all,” said Richard was convincing.
"How can you change, when there are two proper attitudes that are really disturbing: possessive and overprotective behavior. For three years we lived together, but it always happens. I am distracted by all your behavior, Richard." Aleina said with a tone of detachment.
The expression of the past events, still a clear view of Aleina's mind. The quarrels between them are all happening, all because of the small things, it makes women with a slim body upset and disappointed.
“Baby—”
"If those traits can't be reduced, it is a waste of invitation to re-enact. Back then, how have I ever limited your company, except for the bad? But you are always angry for no reason, so it makes us fight."
Aleina's words successfully stabbed the man who has a height of one hundred and ninety centimeters. He can't say anything, because that is what always happens when they are still together.
"So, the answer is no?" Richard asks quietly.
"Right. If you are still possessive, overprotective, then I certainly can't come back to you, even though we used to be together long enough. I am looking forward to mental health, to remain happy, and not depressed,” Aleina said, with a firm tone.
"Humans always have excess and flaws, including me. I never cheated on you, loyal, attentive, romantic. Is that not enough for you, Honey?" Richard's trying to negotiate.
I hope the ex-girlfriend still wants to accept. Jealousy is a love sign. Aleina should be grateful if I did that because if there are no special feelings, why bother to remember everything? Women are weird! Richard's grunting in the heart.
Aleina wanted to protest, but she remembered, if she still had a choice of debate, it would not have been critical. That hard man would have extended a word that was cast out, so exhausting only.
"If I did that, would you like it? The space to move is limited, always obliged to report, meeting with the clients is suspicious when together friends like to come suddenly, even insisting on moving seats. You made me ashamed!" Aleina said sharply.
The words that Aleina said successfully silenced a man who has an important position in the hotel. It flattered him to listen to unexpected questions at all. The face of the ex-lover turned colder, cynical, and seemed upset.
"I did not mean to embarrass you, Aleina. All I did, because of caring, and afraid of losing,” reveals the emerald-eyed man honestly.
Aleina's breathing heavily. Huh, I am exhausted from all the reasons this guy's been looking for! He always gives so many classic words, for example: ‘I love’, ‘fear of losing’, ‘all that is done for you'. Has he ever once thought about me being shy, angry, disappointed, and hurt by irresponsible misconduct? Absolutely not! The woman cursed in the heart.
The handsome brown-haired man still can't answer, so the silence comes back from Richard and Aleina. The woman is still waiting, while the man is running out of words.
“Aleina, I—”
Richard has not had a chance to finish the speech, because there were two servers, with a tray, and the food that both guests have ordered, already came, but they dare not come near, for fear of interrupting the conversation. Aleina stared at them, so it made Richard score.
"Please, serve the food." The beautiful woman said to one server that waiting there.
“Yes, Ma’am.”
***
Thirty-five minutes later,
"Aleina, where are you going after this?" asked Richard when they were done with lunch.
That sensual-faced woman just wiped the lip off with a napkin, so there are no leftovers stuck there. She was glaring, but she did not answer right away because she was still on a little delayed activity. Once she has finished, she puts the object on the table.
"I will go home to the apartment and rest. Luckily for Sunday tomorrow, so I can wake up in the day because I am tired of meeting you this afternoon,” says Aleina, insinuating the opponent.
The handsome face of the man looked pale for a moment. He can't deny it. He has made the atmosphere less conducive. In his mind, he is looking for a strategy, so he can get the ex-lover back into his arms.
Ouch, it was hurting my heart, but she was right. I was stupid because I made her angry. I wanted her to stay in the room so I could create an intimate atmosphere, but if Aleina said it, would it be possible? Ah, I will try. She was my ex-girlfriend, so there was nothing to worry about. Oh, yes, just remember! Why not put on the drug that was already taken when Aleina came? I can mix it in the drink, so it is all smooth. If it is reacting, it will be easy to carry! Richard thinks.
The man's left hand reached into the pants pocket, and then his finger touched something. Smile engraved, then quickly withdraw the medication brought, and put it on the table, but it was hidden.
