
What was? Why is the bully looking at me like that?
Daniel was still frozen when the glare of Gembul's sharp eyes seemed to be able to squeeze his body to melt. The intimidating and demanding gaze was successful in making his hair feel bristled.
“Hai, sorry to disturb the nights,” he said without hesitation.
Made Daniel aware of the rest of the shock. "It's okay. I haven't slept, though. What's up, huh?"
The woman's gaze has not changed. Although there was now a faint smile on the corner of his lips. “There's something I want to ask.”
“At this late hour?” ask Daniel as if he can't believe it.
Isn't this already hours of sleep? It's normal to come to a neighbor at this hour just to ask something.
“Why silence, do you mind?” That question made Daniel flounder. But try to stay calm.
“Of course not.”
“Then why didn't you invite me in?”
Daniel smiled wryly. The effect of jealousy a few hours ago made him lose control to throw some displays on the floor.
“Emh, but my place is in a mess.”
“It's okay.” Daniel had not yet allowed in, Gembul had already broken through. He examined the room that was like a broken ship.
“Can I told you messy.”
“No problem.”
The bully chose to drop his body on the sofa. Daniel sat on the single sofa.
“Oh yes, we have not been acquainted since the incident in the elevator earlier. Coincidentally I want to apologize for being angry.”
So he came here late at night just to say sorry? Living in Sydney changed you, huh?
"Eh, it's okay, Mbul .. I ...."
"Yesterday?" cut quick.
Daniel instantly came to a realization with his carelessness. His lips curled tightly as he read the suspicious radiance from the pair of female eyes before him.
"I haven't mentioned my name at all."
The deg!
Daniel silences.
"But even you know the name I've been hiding for the past year" he said.
"A-I .. I know from Aurora. He called you a puff, didn't he?"
The bulging smile is slanted. Of course Daniel's just making no sense. If in front of people, Rani would never call him by that name.
"You think I'll believe it?"
Daniel took a deep breath. Then glanced towards the half-opened door. Soon the man got up and closed it tightly. Then sit back in front of the hull.
"It seems I've been caught."
Daniel took off his glasses and confirmed his hair. While Gembul who had previously been suspicious, no longer showed excessive reactions.
"I thought so."
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.
.
After a year in hiding, no one recognized him. They really are a new person.
"A stroke of luck. After a year of searching."
The bully understood. “But why did you choose disguise?”
“I felt unworthy to come to him and apologize after everything I did. Maybe Rani'll run away again if she finds out I found her" he said. "Also instead Rani will marry the Damian, yes?”
Gembul chuckled as he stared at the look on Daniel's desperate face. “Who said?”
“In the theater yesterday I got acquainted with Angel. He said his father would marry Rani. He also came to your apartment with his son.”
The bulge took a deep breath, then leaned back on the chair. “He did propose to Rani. But Rani refused.”
Daniel's eyelids instantly widened representing his shock. “Rani refused? But Angel said ...”
“Rani will still be your wife," cut the Bulb quickly. "So she couldn't possibly marry someone else, right? Let me tell you one secret.”
"What secret?"
"Actually Rani is still expecting you. If you come in front of him, he'll definitely take you back."
Undeniably, the saying of the Gembul regrows the hope that is near death in Daniel's heart.
"Mbul, actually I came here to pick up Rani and bring her home. But for that I need your help."
"What can I help you with?"
"Tomorrow I tell."
...........
The next day ....
Rani stepped in haste to leave the apartment building. Several times he glanced at the circular clockwork direction on his wrist.
It was almost too late, and the Bulb would definitely nag it all out.
However, the presence of a man who suddenly made his move came to a halt.
"Maustin ...."
"Hi, I'm sorry if I came all of a sudden," he said in a slight panic. "Do you have a minute?"
Rani commented a wry smile. "Sorry, I'm in a hurry. I have an appointment with my brother at the theater and I'm almost late."
Rani is about to step up, but Damian's call again stops her.
"But I really need your help."
"What's wrong?"
"Angel is sick and has been looking for you since this morning. Can you see him for a minute?"
"But I ...."
"Just a second. I beg. After you meet Angel, I'll drive you straight to the theater."
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