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Dean half slammed his coffee cup onto the table, unable to contain his temper. They sat in a small cafe on the top floor of the building. The sound of gurgling water can actually calm the atmosphere, even with an artificial waterfall with a minimalist pond full of large koi fish that are even tame enough to pet their heads. But apparently it didn't work for Dean, he was furious with Adrian and the way he treated Kat, his cousin whom he loved very much.He just left her for reasons that couldn't be accepted with common sense. Even if the reasons were true, Adrian still had no right to leave Kat alone. He knew very well even though he wasn't in the same city as Kat, that Adrian used to be so weak because of his illness and that Kat had always been there for him with all her heart.Leaving Kat because his heart loves another woman? What a shit reason!Dean subconsciously pouted his lips contemptuously while imagining Adrian.“Do not be an

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Diana's cheeks flushed, she didn't answer, but Dean could tell there was a twinkle of love there when he mentioned Adrian's name. “Did you know that Adrian has had a fiancé before?” Dean asked cautiously.Diana frowned, immediately reminded of the strange call from the woman who said she was Adrian's mother and asked to meet, saying about Adrian and his fiancé. The woman didn't show up at their appointment and Adrian told Diana not to think about it anymore.“I know. Adrian told me that he had broken up with his fiancé before he moved to Bandung.”Dean's gaze grew intense. “Do you know why Adrian left his fiancé?”“It's none of my business, right?”Diana was starting to feel uncomfortable. What is the problem between Adrian and his ex-fiancé is not Diana's business. Moreover, Diana only met Adrian after the man broke up with his fiancé, as Adrian explained to

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Adrian waited for three hours, but Diana didn't show up at the coffee shop where they liked to sit together, counting the rain. He had tried several times to call her cell phone, but it was off.The sky was getting darker and cloudy, while Adrian was getting worried. Finally after some deliberation, Adrian called Clarissa. Maybe she knew why Diana didn't come to their meeting, which had never happened before.“Helllo?” Clarissa's voice seemed cheerful on the other end. Adrian smiled in relief. Diana seems to be okay.“Clarissa, do you know where Diana is?”Silence, Clarissa seemed stunned on the other side. “Isn't Diana with you, Adrian? She said she wanted to go to the cafe where you promised to meet when we were on campus.”Adrian's heart thumped. “Clarissa, Diana didn't come to the meeting place. I've been waiting here for three hours.”“What?” Clarissa seemed really shocked. She

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The first thing Kat did was push Dean as hard as she could. Her breath hitched at the kiss she didn't expect. She looked at Dean confusedly covered in anger."Why the hell did you do that, Dean?" Kat herself couldn't figure it out. For whatever reason, Dean kissed her! It was something she didn't expect at all. Dean is her cousin, her brother! They have been together since childhood and Kat has always thought of Dean as her brother. But the man had just kissed her and Kat was feeling really dizzy. Dean was her brother, wasn't he? And siblings can't possibly kiss each other! Kat took a step back, gazing warily at Dean. Her hand brushing her lips which were still hot from the man's kiss.Dean himself looked at Kat with a look of regret. His eyes dimming, hesitating. “I'm sorry, Kat.”He really wasn't planning on kissing Kat. Dean really wished he could have restrained himself earlier, but Kat had pulled his innermost emotional

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Kat felt her legs go weak so she stepped back and sat down on the sofa. Her face was deathly pale, much to Dean's dismay. He immediately sat down next to her and clasped her hands, trying to warm her hands which were suddenly cold as ice, secretly grateful that Kat didn't refuse. “I'm sorry I have to hurt you like this, Kat.” Dean looked deeply at Kat. It hurt his heart to see the pain there, in Kat's eyes, knowing the truth about her. Hurting Kat was the last thing Dean wanted. He loved Kat; all he wanted was her happiness. However, to be able to love Kat without being blamed, Dean is forced to reveal all the truth, even though it will tear her feelings apart. “Really?” Kat frowned. “I'm not mom and dad's biological child?” Kat's fingers trembled, causing Dean to grip hers even tighter. “Uncle had an accident when he was young so he was unable to produce offspring,” Dean spoke carefully, his fingers squeezing Kat's gently. “Aunt does not want t

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“I found out by accident, some time ago.” Dean looked at Kat gently. After a long time she finally calmed down a bit and was willing to listen to him. “At that time your father and mother were talking to grandmother inside, they were talking about you being adopted and a news from the orphanage where you used to be adopted. They looked worried.” Dean took a deep breath. “It took me by surprise. I then quietly left so that even now, they don't know that I know.” Kat stared at Dean silently, suddenly curious. This man, who had been considered her beloved brother, her closest cousin all her life, had kissed her. What's on his mind? Dean seemed to be aware that Kat was second-guessing his feelings. He smiled with a thick sense of guilt. “Forgive me. Ever since I learned that fact, I… I saw you in a different light. My feelings are not the same anymore, especially when I see how loyal you are to taking care of Adrian, how you will be the perfect wi

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“Brandon's apartment?” Adrian looked at Diana's mother doubtfully. It was information Diana had never been told. Diana's mother glanced at Clarissa and Clarissa nodded her head. “It was Brandon's legacy to Diana. It was just that since the accident, she had never visited it at all. I think she's too sad to go there. The whole place holds memories of her and Brandon," Diana's mother continued later. Adrian was stunned. The place of memories of Diana with Brandon. He then wondered to himself. How about him? Can he go there and then see the place where Diana's memories were with Brandon, the private place she had with Brandon that she didn't even share with him? Suddenly Adrian felt jealousy that bothered his heart. A feeling of jealousy that made him feel like a third person, pushed outside the circle, alone. "I will be there." Adrian stood up, feeling his heart beat fast. "Hopefully she will be there." "Keep us informed." Diana's mother

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“Maybe I'll explain about your parents beforehand, Kat.” Mrs. Dewi smiled gently, asking Kat to be patient. “I hope that helps you accept it all later.”Kat couldn't help but nod her head in anticipation, even though her heart was dying of curiosity.“Unlike most of the other kids here, you're actually quite lucky. Most of the ones here are outcasts, can't trace their origins anymore, really can't find their origins, but I can confirm yours,” Mrs Dewi continued. “Your parents really love you. They may not be rich but they try to make ends meet for you. That's what I caught from the social service when they brought you here. Unfortunately their age, your parents, is not long and they have no relatives, both alone. It was because of that incident that the neighbors met with the social service and it was decided to leave you here.““My parents already passed away?” Kat felt a thump in the chest. Even thoug

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After Adrian left, Diana moved, sitting on the favorite sofa while watching the raindrops begin to subside.It's for the best, she muttered to herself. One day Adrian will realize that what Diana has decided is for his own good.Adrian deserves to find a woman who loves who he really is, not a woman who doesn't even know who he loves now. Even though for some reason her heart hurts, it hurts and is tight, like a broken heart.Diana sighed, leaning back on the sofa. Then suddenly Adrian's last sentence before leaving rang in her head, suddenly appeared.You will get what you want, Diana, a world without me in it and I will take Brandon's heart with me. A bad premonition immediately overtook her, causing her to sit up straight with wide eyes, her heart pounding. Suddenly with fast steps, Diana grabbed her jacket and rushed out of the apartment, gasping for air and tears streaming down her face.Adrian! Diana called out, with all the horr

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"This is your older brother." Mrs. Dewi pointed to the skinny boy in the photo, who was cradled by his father. She looked at Kat sadly. “I wish I'd had the chance to tell you about it from the start, Kat, but you're already living a happy new life. Since your parents decided to protect you by not sharing any information, it prevents me from interrupting your life with this truth.”Mrs Dewi took a deep breath and then continued, “Your brother was three years old when the accident that gave you both parents happened. You two were put in this orphanage together. Unfortunately, your brother is too old and children who are too old are rarely in demand for adoption here. In the end your brother had to part with you because your adoptive parents chose you for adoption.” Mrs. Dewi looked at Kat gently. “Despite being apart, I know your brother will always love you. He live and grew up here. We schooled him and he was very good at it. In the

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