THE CHARM OF THE VILLAGE GIRL
(FEGG) ~ Casanova Setia

"Hello, honey. What are you doing?" fedo asked as he turned his chair around. Suddenly he missed Luri's melodious voice, so decided to call for a while so that the fatigue he felt could be slightly reduced.

"I just finished dinner with the others, brother. What is my own brother doing? Have you eaten?" luri answered from across the phone.

Fedo immediately twisted his lower lip when asked like that by Luri. Melt down, that's for sure. Who wouldn't feel this way if it got the attention of the girl we like. Moreover, the girl is Luri, Fedo is certainly very very happy because of it.

"No, honey. I'm still in the office, there's some work to be done tonight as well" Fedo replied. "Now what are you doing? In a room, or in another."

"I'm in the room, brother. Is packing the goods to be in ...

Fedo frowned as Luri suddenly paused her words. The face that had looked happy immediately changed with a look full of suspicion when Fedo realized that Luri had just mentioned the word packing goods. Could this village girl intend to travel? But where? And why didn't Luri continue her words. Hanging a word that seems very secret.

What's Luri covering up for me, huh? This isn't the first time he's made me suspicious, but what's the reason? inner Fedo confused.

"Luri, now please answer my question honestly. You said you were packing things, where you wanted to go, hm? Want to go elope with Galang or what? I don't mean to limit your association or always want to know what you're going to do, I'm just worried, baby. I'm afraid you ran off with your classmate" Fedo said. She was really very afraid of Luri turning to another man.

For a moment there was no answer from the phone. But a second later, there was the sound of a crisp laugh Luri who was laughing at Fedo's words.

"Oh my goodness, Fedo's sister. Why did I elope with Galang. He's my friend, we're not lovers. You're all there is, brother. Yes, don't think about it. I packed things because I just went shopping with Nania. Why do you think in that direction. Weird."

"Who told you to hang up your words earlier. So it's only natural that I think like that? Huhff, just startle."

Fedo took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. Relieved that Luri did not want to go on the run with Galang. Fedo had been negative thinking, but fortunately Luri immediately gave an explanation that made him feel very relieved.

"Oh yeah, baby. Until now you still have not told which university you will choose to continue your education. Can't you just say it now, hm? I'm tired of answering Mom and Dad's questions at home, they're always asking me this every day" Fedo said, recalling that Luri never wanted to answer questions about where she would go to college.

It's not just because of this that Fedo asks that question. But there are other things that are also underlying. Yeah, Fedo feels something's wrong with Luri. This village girl is like deliberately covering up about where she will continue her education. Actually without asking any questions Fedo can ask his men to find out the cause of why Luri always avoids whenever he mentions about his school. But Fedo prefers to hear it directly from the girl's mouth. Also because Fedo who does not want to be considered presumptuous because it has interfered too far in Luri's life.

And as it has been, it took a long time for Fedo to get an answer from Luri. I don't know what really happened. What is clear is that Luri's silence further strengthens Fedo's assumption that there is indeed a secret that is deliberately covered up. And this is a little bit starting to ignite the anger that has been buried deep in Fedo.

"Sister Fedo, I know by now you must be thinking nothing of me. I understand, but really, there's no secret I'm hiding from you. I'm not not telling you, brother. But I don't have an answer to your question yet. Don't be angry. Later after everything is ready, I will definitely immediately tell which university I will choose. And please don't ever think that I'm going to run away with Galang. I always remember my promise, brother. So you don't have to be anxious" Luri said, explaining from the phone.

When Fedo was about to speak, the door of his room was knocked by someone. He then asked Luri to wait for a while before finally allowing the person to go inside.

"Fed, what are you doing? Your work's done yet?" mattheo asked as he walked into the room.

Mattheo. He then sat on the sofa, folding his hands in front of his chest while turning his eyes panted at Fedo who was raising his eyebrows. Really fucking this kid. How dare Fedo cut him off.

"Luri, don't believe the crocodile you're talking to. Here Fedo is always flirting with the women he meets. Just leave him before you regret!"

Fedo's eyeballs were about to fly out when his father suddenly shouted while sowing ruthless slander. Fearing that Luri would be subjected to such cruel slander, Fedo soon clarified that his father's allegations were untrue.

"Darling, you didn't believe Dad's words just now. I am a very loyal man, I cannot betray our love. I used to be a Casanova, but not anymore. My heart, eyes, breath, and my life are for you, baby. Please believe me!"

"Don't worry. I know your father is just joking, Brother," said Luri with a stifled laugh behind the phone.

"You really believe me, don't you, baby?" ask Fedo to make sure. He was worried that Luri was just pretending to believe him. Fedo certainly did not want their relationship to stretch because of the slander of his father just now.

"Yes, Brother Fedo. I really believe in you."

Fedo immediately sighed in relief after hearing Luri's reply. After which he glanced sinisterly towards the middle-aged man who was laughing while covering his mouth. Fortunately, you are my real father. Otherwise, your head would have been bald in my hands, Fedo said in his heart.

"Sister, yes, yes. You still have to work, and Uncle Mattheo is waiting to take you home. Later we will just connect again to our chat. I'm not good."

"Emmm, so yes. Yes, we will continue chatting again after I get home. Danger, because here there is a human-headed bat who likes to disturb the intimacy of others," said Fedo deliberately insinuated his father.

"You are this, brother. Then I turn it off first. Be careful when you get home later, and don't forget to have dinner first."

"Ready boss!" fedo said while returning to receive attention from Luri.

After that, the call was cut off. While singing love songs, Fedo is back to work on a job that is still quite a lot. He deliberately ignored his father's existence because he was still upset about his behavior earlier.

"It's funny to see Casanova sulking, too" Mattheo chirped back in search of trouble.

"I'm a fish, I didn't hear" Fedo said without distracting from the file he was checking.

Mattheo laughs. After that, he no longer bothered his son. Mattheo's eyes focused on the screen of his phone where on the screen was attached to the face of a beautiful woman who always made him feel homesick. Who else if not Lady Abigail Eiji, the goddess of war who had managed to bring her to her knees.

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