"But you're the one who said you wanted to be my girlfriend, right?" Dave began teasing Aurora when he saw her blushing. He laughed and ruffled her hair, finding her reaction adorable. He was reminded of his sister, Daveina, whom he hadn't seen in two years. She must have grown even more beautiful by now."You're so off! I was just joking back then," Aurora replied, turning to look out the window on her left, hiding her increasingly reddening face.Dave laughed again, seeing Aurora's shy behavior. He hadn't expected the girl he initially thought was aggressive to have such a childish side. The car they were riding in stopped right in front of a minimalist house with blue and silver accents. Aurora let out a sigh of relief because it seemed her parents weren't at home."Aren't you going to invite me in? I'm quite thirsty," Dave said with a smile. Aurora looked at Dave with a puzzled expression, while Dave tried to stifle his laughter at her amusing reaction."Never mind, I'll drop by a

Arabella closed her eyes when a store employee took out the lingerie from the basket. The sound of the cash register rang as it scanned the price tag of the items. Arabella quickly went to Baby Azka and Hendrik, who were playing in front of the store. She fled from the gazes of all the people queuing at the cashier, especially escaping the stares of Maria and Aurora. In contrast, Andra, casually took items from Aurora and Maria's baskets and paid for them all at once. Aurora initially objected because she felt embarrassed that her underwear was being paid for by her brother-in-law.After shopping, they relaxed for a moment on benches lining the street while sipping cold drinks. As if conspiring together, the scorching sun seemed to burn their skin, and Baby Azka started to get fussy because of the heat."Hendrik, let's find some food. If possible, something nearby," Hendrik suggested."Yes, Dad, there's a nice, familiar eatery nearby that I go to with Arabella," Andra replied, unlocki

Aurora blushed instantly as she realized the skimpy outfit she was wearing. How could she meet a man she barely knew in such attire?"Don't tease me, or are you willing to be dragged to the marriage registry office right now?" Dave teased, admiring Aurora's sexy body and flawless skin exposed before him."Sorry, wait a moment," Aurora immediately cut off the conversation and rushed back inside the house.Out on the terrace, Dave sat uncomfortably, feeling out of place. He was surprised by the unexpected urge that had led him here, especially after their confrontation earlier. He remembered the kind of attraction he had felt when he was with Nadine, but now he was intrigued by this unique girl who had disrupted his peace of mind.Back inside, Aurora returned and sat beside Dave, carrying a cold drink and a bowl of snacks. The atmosphere was strange, with both of them sitting in silence. Occasionally, Dave would steal glances at the girl beside him, who seemed uneasy."So... Why did you

A faint smile appeared on Dave's face as he followed Aurora towards the back of the cafe. He was briefly puzzled by a question that crossed his mind but was quickly enchanted by the beautiful and natural scenery of the cafe. The cafe's interior was designed to resemble the great outdoors, complete with the sound of flowing water from an artificial river and a few pairs of live pigeons with their cages perched on top of trees that surrounded the cafe.Now they were sitting in one of the gazebos and had ordered food and the cafe's signature drinks. The initial awkwardness had started to fade as they engaged in warm conversation about various topics, sharing stories about their experiences and even discussing Aurora's arranged marriage to Reynald. For some reason, Dave felt a twinge of displeasure when he heard about it. However, their conversation came to a halt when Aurora inquired about Dave's personal life, something Dave had intentionally buried deep inside. Dave didn't want to reop

Aurora walked listlessly from the campus parking lot to the law faculty building, only a thin smile appearing at the corners of her lips when she received greetings from fellow students. Delon ran up to her and lightly tapped her shoulder."Why's your face all crumpled like that?" Delon asked casually, his left hand resting on Aurora's shoulder."Just annoyed," Aurora replied with a hint of irritation in her tone."Annoyed? What's bothering you? As far as I know, you're a chronic single, so it's impossible for you to have a broken heart," Delon continued with a mocking expression."Easy for you to say. Aren't you full of yourself? I have loads of fans; the problem is, I don't want to find a boyfriend, I'm looking for a husband," Aurora clarified with a clear tone, which made Delon burst into laughter."Just focus on your studies; your destiny will come on its own. Hmm...who knows, maybe I'm your destiny. Lucky you, getting a handsome, smart, and kind husband like me," Delon said arrog