Hate You, Love You
Towards the Second Dinner

That night the two felt an unusual euphoria of happiness. Making it difficult for Amara and Gio to sleep in their respective beds. Gio continued to smile, as did Amara who had arched her smile several times for no reason. This was all because of their dinner last night. And here Evan was not fussy at all, as if very supportive of both parents to date.

What Amara said earlier, about agreeing to Gio's invitation is true. He would not refuse if Gio asked him to have dinner together again. Maybe not just dinner alone, lunch or go to watch Amara was willing to do it.

"Aargghhh why did everything become like this ?" Ask Amara to herself. Even he forgot to turn on his phone again since his return from the restaurant earlier. It is certain that Danis will feel confused because she cannot contact him.

But..

Amara had no intention of turning it on again. For now he wants to enjoy this unusual moment of euphoria all by himself.

***

"Good morning" said Amara to Gio first, and the man immediately greeted her with a smile and sparkling eyes. Gio looked so fresh this morning. His hair was still half wet, and the masculine fragrance had grown men out of his body.

"Morning," Gio replied as he walked over to Amara who was already sitting in the dining room with Evan on her lap. Gio bowed his body and kissed Evan with anxiety.

But there was someone whose chest was pounding as Gio approached. Looking at Gio from such a thin distance made Amara's heart work extra. Amara could see Gio's slippery cheeks after shaving, and his half-wet hair made Gio look even more... Handsome ?

"Oh my God," Amara shook her head left and right repeatedly. He was thinking about his husband.

"What's up ?" ask Gio.

"No, I'm just thinking about college work" replied Amara.

Hearing that, Gio remembered something.

"Is today busy ? Mama had dinner at home as a sign of my success. I want you to come there with me, how ?"

"Sure... What time is it ? Let me get home quickly from college" replied Amara. I don't know why his chest is pounding even harder. Amara remembered about last night.

"At 7 we leave the house. Later in the afternoon let me pick you up" replied Gio and Amara agreed.

***

"Mara, where are you from?" ask one of his classmates. He looked astonished at Amara who came late to take the afternoon class. It's not like Amara used to be, because he almost never did it.

"I have a little business first" replied Amara as she sat her butt right next to the friend. Amara's bulging backpack made the friend ask again.

"What do you bring, Ara ? Air-switch ?"

Amara smiled with both of her cheeks flushed red. Inside the bag was a mini dress that Amara had just bought in a shopping center. That was what caused Amara to arrive late to her class. Amara used to find the best dress she would wear later tonight

Black dress that is knee-length and collared Sabrina became Amara's choice. She was willing to buy the dress even though she had to rub the bag deep enough. And not only that, Amara also bought shoes entitled to 3 cm to support his appearance. This is the first time Amara prepared everything carefully before going on a date. Even with Danis Amara never did.

"It's not a date, Amara !!! It's just a regular dinner with the Gio family. You should have cleared your mind ! Basic b*doh," Amara cursed to herself.

"Dating ? Do you want to go on a date with Gio ? Spending time with her as a lover ?"

Blushes ! Amara's cheeks became red just because of her own thoughts.

"Mara, are you okay ? Your cheeks are flushed, do you have a fever ?" Ask the teacher's mother who happened to look at him.

Amara suddenly found it hard to answer. It is impossible if Amara says that she is thinking about Gio. "Mmmm... I'm fine, Mom. Just overheating because it just came from the outside," replied Amara misbehaved. Fortunately Amara's answer made sense, so the lecturer did not ask again.

***

In the afternoon, Amara was standing on the side of the road. Waiting for Gio, accompanied by some of his friends. Soon Gio's black car pulled over. One that Amara likes from the man because Gio always picks her up on time.

Gio opened the door and Amara got into it. Before leaving, Gio lowered his car window and thanked Amara's friends who had accompanied his wife. One more thing that makes Amara like. Gio is a kind person. He always appreciated the kindness of others.

Looking at Amara's bulging backpack didn't make Gio ask her. He knew that his wife was always doing a lot of tasks so it was a normal thing for him.

***

"All right..," said Amara. He can't wait to get ready and put on his new black dress.

After finishing preparing Evan, Amara immediately rushed to his room. He cleans himself to be fresher. And with enthusiasm happy, Amara also prepared.

The black dress was so perfectly wrapped around Amara's slender body. The color contrasts sharply with Amara's smooth white skin. Amara also put on her face with a natural touch. His hair was long, he let it unravel.

Tonight her sister came along, making Amara will get help to handle Evan. That's why Amara dared to be different tonight.

Amara came out along with Gio who also just came out of his room. The man's body felt limp from being fascinated by his wife's beauty. To the extent that Gio had to lean on the door of his room which was now perfectly closed because of the push of his body.

"Oh wow..," amazed Gio could not hold it from his mouth, making Amara become misbehaved.

"You're so pretty, Amara. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever met" Gio said. He really cannot control himself.

Amara bit her lower lip as she was nervous. Praised like that alone has made Amara's heart pounding fast. He did not expect that Gio would give such a response.

"You're too much Gio" said Amara.

"I'm telling you the truth, Amara. You're the single most beautiful woman in my eyes" Gio replied, making the atmosphere between the two change.

Gio looked at Amara with his beautiful eyes and full of cravings. If possible, Gio would rather not go to dinner at his parents' residence. He would take Amara into his room and give her many kisses.

"Sir, the car is ready" said mbok Marni the housekeeper. Making Gio aware of his thoughts about Amara.

"Let's go, it's too late" Gio took with a heavy heart and Amara followed suit.

***

In the car, Evan does not want to be held by Amara or Gio. The handsome baby was at home on the lap of her sister who was sitting right next to the driver. Let his mother's father alone in the backseat.

Gio could not take his eyes off Amara. Several times he stole a glance at his wife. Amara was getting nervous.

Amara put her hands on the chair, and Gio did the same thing until their fingers touched each other slowly.

Those subtle touches flowed a strange and pleasant flutter into their hearts. Gio wanted to hold Amara's hand, but he did not want to be aggressive and made Amara afraid of him. Gio believes Amara's trauma because he must have not disappeared perfectly.

It did not take long, they also arrived at the luxurious house of Gio's parents. The house where the fateful night took place.

Just as Gio had guessed, Amara's trauma had not gone away. Seen from the look of his face that turned tense.

"Will I go home again ? I'll find a reason to Mama why we're going home" Gio asked.

"It's okay, I'll be fine" replied Amara. However, his trauma must be fought so that he does not always feel haunted by the dark shadows of the past.

"A-I..," Gio's face was full of guilt.

"I'm fine, Gio. Really," cut Amara.

Then the two got out of the car, followed by the sister who carried Evan.

"How come it's still quiet" asked Gio as he looked at his watch. It should have come not only him and Amara, but there were uncles and also some other people including Dea.

"Maybe they are still on the way" said Amara.Gio nod his head slowly and he pressed the doorbell.

Before long, the white and gold painted door opened and a beautiful girl greeted them. "Hi, welcome," Dea said with a wide smile.

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