Adrian
Carl shaved his beard. I sat in the tattoo parlor while he was busy rubbing shaving foam onto my chin.
"Are you sure, Carl? It's going to be smooth?" I asked.
"Relax Bro. Trust Carl Johnson."
The Spanish guy, my co-worker whom I call Manuel laughs while tattooing a customer. "Carl never had a beard and do you believe he could?"
I almost got up, but Yun, the Korean girl, my coworker next door held me. "Carl always shaves his beard, so he's a pro."
"Hear?" said Carl, I didn't like the way he laughed. "Relax, Bro. You are in the hands of the experts."
Well, he's not lying. Not only the beard, he also styled my hair nicely with jelly.
"It's good, is not it?" Carl proudly flaunts my hair, my face, in the mirror.
"Carl?" Elisa came, her eyebrows rose to see me. "You are very cool."
"Thank you."
"A face is not enough," said Elisa, carrying a black coat. "Use this, let's
Adrian"Did you forget your best Uncle, son?""Certainly not!"I gave Uncle William a tight hug and he hugged back and patted his back. He stared intently from the toe of his shoe to his hair. His voice was so friendly and the smile never stopped."You are getting taller, handsome, burly, what a classy man. Where are your Brother and Mother, are they coming? Oh, where is beautiful Kim?""They didn't come with Uncle. It was just me. Happy birthday, Uncle." I took out the watch a girl gave me long ago, which I never opened from the case."You don't need to give gifts. Just your presence will suffice." Even though uncle said that, he immediately took off the golden watch, then replaced it with the digital clock I gave him. "So Adrian, why don't you come in?""The guards won't let me in because I didn't bring an invitation and wore a tie--""You're part of the family, no need for an invite or a
Adrian"Mr Zulvian, I thought you didn't come." Uncle William's face immediately brightened. It seems they are close friends."How could I not come to your birthday party?" Zul laughed crisply, a typical laugh that I used to hear often. He was amazed looking at me. "Look at him, who would have thought he would come here.""I know," replied Mrs. "I didn't expect a villager with disgusting tattoos like him to come in here.""No tattoos are disgusting madam, tattoos are body art." Zul unbuttoned some of the top shirt buttons. "See? I have tattoos. Do any of you here have any tattoos? Don't be shy, would-be senator ask here."Many young men raised their hands, even some of the graceful girls at the opposite table."Look," said Zul. "Are all these people trash madam? Adrian Bened, after all, is a hero."It seemed that Fany was curious to ask, "How do you know my boyfriend?""Boyfriend?" Zul chuckled lo
FanyHe knows what I like. Adrian plays country music. The car heater is also on. He accidentally stopped by Starbucks to buy my favorite green tea milk."Drink, traffic jams, it will take a long time to get to my apartment," he said."Your apartment?""Yeah, you want to come to my place, right? Come on, just once--""No. Take me back to my apartment.""Why? We're dating right?""Adrian, please don't argue. I know what's in your head. Sorry, I don't want to.""Why?"Because of you Adrian. I know all about you and your perverts."He chuckled in an annoying tone. "Okay, I understand. Only your husband and Alfred can do that, right?"Oh my god he really sucks. I think after that incident he will be able to regain his senses. I think he has moved on from his perdition. Why did he bring up Alfred's name? Stupid!"Sorry, I forgot if you want to forget it," he said.
FanyI stepped back. Look at the three of them. They think I'm stupid or what? "This must be Mother's ploy to take me home, right?"They exchanged glances. I know they are lying."Tell the woman, if you want to meet her, come here. I'm not a pet.""Miss, your father is sick at home. If you don't believe me, let's check at home." This young man said in a serious tone, there was no smile or anything strange on his face.God, is Dad really sick? Maybe, after the fuss between his wife and children. No, I went too far. Dad, Dad!"I can't stop crying. I followed the three of them into a black SUV, sitting in the middle seat with a young man in a black suit. While two other people in front.During the trip it was so quiet. The young man on the side was kind enough to take the tissue in front for me. Even if it's just a tissue paper, it's enough for me."How's Dad?""We don't know," he answered. "W
Fany"Can we stop by Starbucks?" I asked."Okay Miss."I purposely brought the three of them there so they could talk freely. We walked into a crowded Starbucks, took our seats at the table after ordering drinks. The three of them nervously flirted with their eyes while whispering."Sorry for making you guys work late," I said."It does not matter."I know they must be confused. I didn't want to end up like this myself, but that woman started it. He is the one who wants to destroy my life. Is it wrong if I want to defend what I think is worth fighting for?The future is not trivial.I cleared my throat so they could focus on me. "Listen, I want you guys to do something. Help find out Mom's ugliness. Find out what she wants why forcing me to marry Alex. You guys have to help me."Again they exchanged eyes. It looks like they are friends to the point where they can play code like
AdrianI hope when I sleep and open my eyes, all this is not a dream. Now I'm Fany's boyfriend.Six days passed and this dream was not over. The plan is tomorrow Saturday I will take Fany to have fun at the cinema. There's a movie he's sure to like. Cowboy movies.However, there is one thing that has been bothering us since we started dating.He often calls someone. I know him. His best friends are mostly women and Fany doesn't like being called unless it's important. Usually if it's not important he only wants to pick up at night. I know that because it's been like that since childhood.Like now she's talking to a man. My ears are sharp for issues like this."Yeah, thanks. I'll call Joshua later. Don't worry." Fany looked at me for a moment then focused on the front. "Everything's safe, try not to let anyone know about our secret. I can't wait to see you."I asked when he hung up. "What secret?"
AdrianThe beauty wears a white tight sabrina outfit combined with long jeans as subordinates. She confirmed the position of the black sleeve bag.I forget her name, but she's a veterinarian who once accompanied me to 'play love', one night of unrelated love. I can't be indifferent, let alone vent my emotions on this gentle creature.So I smiled, speaking in a friendly tone. "Good evening, Doctor.""May I come in?" she asked.I put myself standing in front of the door. "Sorry, let's talk in the waiting room, let's go."We went to the first floor, sat down on two sofas close together. I bought drinks, bought diet colas from the vending machines."So, what do you need, Doctor?" I asked, handing her a drink.She shyly replies, "About one night love. I… uhm, and my friend, want to ask you to do it again."I really want to, seriously. My sword hasn't felt the warmth of the game of love in a long
AdrianThe smell of coffee mixed with the smell of the library. They chitchat slowly around. Coffee shop convenient location to chat.I know this place from the nerdy girl. Who would have thought I'd be here again.I sat on the armchair in front of her. Ayesha sits in front of me. The round table separated us."You like to be here?" I asked.she nodded, placing the book on the table. "I didn't know you liked reading?""Well, I don't like it, but I like the coffee and the cake here. They taste good.""Yes, I work here."Gosh, I'm ashamed of myself. No wonder the waitress smiled at us.After we ordered food from the waitress, Aisyah asked, "So, what do you want to ask?"The type of girl who gets to the point or because she's uncomfortable sit here with me and wants all of this to end quickly?I replied, "About my relationship with Fany."She nodded slightly. "You lo