Chapter 107: The Journey to the Zoo

Several dozen minutes had passed, yet I could not stop moving. A sense of awe enveloped my mind as I looked at what was now in front of me.

“Is this really real?” I whispered softly.

To prove that this was not merely an illusion, my fingers moved as if they had a life of their own.

“Even when you touch it, it feels very different,” I murmured softly, almost inaudible.

The surface was smooth, sleek, and very elegant. This was incredible. But wait a moment.

So, all of this was real?

“Can you act normal? You’re starting to look like someone testing the quality of showroom furniture,” a voice reprimanded, making me flinch.

I immediately turned to the side, clicked my tongue in annoyance as I looked at Kenn, who was driving calmly.

“Anyone would react the same way if they were in my position, Kenn. This is not just an ordinary car,” I snapped back before turning my face toward the glass window.

My brow furrowed when I realized that I was not the only one who was mesmerized. Outside, people were equally amazed watching this vehicle pass by. I reflexively covered my mouth with my hand in awe.

“Look, Kenn. They’re all turning their heads toward us,” I said in a restrained tone.

Kenn only glanced briefly at the rearview mirror without changing his expression. “No need to exaggerate. It’s natural for them to be amazed, only a handful of people can afford this car in this country,” he said flatly.

He sat back casually. One hand was on the steering wheel, while the other held the gear lever.

“I still can’t believe you really took it out today,” I continued while once again observing the car’s cabin. “Rian once told me, this Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita costs up to sixty-four billion rupiah. Is that true?”

“Who is Rian?”

“Dara’s older brother,” I replied.

Kenn only gave a small nod. “Rian seems to understand automotive matters quite well.”

“He even said this car can go up to 410 kilometers per hour. Have you ever tried going that fast?” I asked curiously.

“Don’t be ridiculous. We’re on a public road, not a racetrack,” he answered shortly.

I let out a long breath. I had to admit, I was truly mesmerized. I could hardly believe that I was riding in, and even touching, this car directly.

Kenn usually rode his sport motorcycle, but when he did take a car, he brought out the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita. This was a luxurious and extremely expensive sports car from Sweden.

Rian really loved the automotive world, especially cars. All the magazines in his room were automotive-themed. Rian had once told me that the Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero was one of the most expensive cars in the world, with a price reaching 106 billion rupiah. However, among the many photos in his magazines, the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita was the one that captured my attention the most.

Not only did its exterior and interior design look futuristic, luxurious, and sporty, but its materials were also astonishing. The surface layer of this car used carbon fiber mixed with diamonds.

It was therefore not surprising that this car became a limited edition. Even though it was not the most expensive in the world, just imagining its price alone already made me feel like I might faint on the spot.

“How long are you going to stay inside? We’ve arrived.” Kenn’s voice broke my daydream again.

I gasped when I realized Kenn was already standing outside. When this car’s door opened vertically upward, my mouth fell open again.

“The door really opens like something out of a science fiction movie,” I murmured softly.

Kenn chuckled at my reaction. “Grandma even screamed hysterically earlier when I came to pick you up. You’re a bit calmer compared to her.”

“Don’t make fun of Grandma, she was just shocked because the door doesn’t open like a normal car,” I retorted while trying to hold back my laughter.

Yeah, my reaction was exactly the same as Grandma’s when Kenn came to pick me up earlier. The difference was, Grandma screamed hysterically as if she had seen a thief. Remembering that made me want to laugh.

“Dad, Mom!”

I turned toward the source of the voice. From a distance, Abel and Reno could be seen standing across the road. They were smiling widely while waving their hands, their faces glowing in front of the entrance to the zoo.

They were accompanied by a man dressed in black, who was most likely Kenn’s personal driver.

Earlier, Kenn had explained that to save time, he had sent his driver to pick up Abel and Reno, while he himself picked me up.

“Have they been waiting for a while?” I asked Kenn.

“My driver must have arrived just a few minutes ago. Come on, let’s not let them wait too long,” Kenn urged.

The main parking area for four-wheeled vehicles was already full, so we were forced to look for a parking spot on the outer side.

I immediately stepped out of the parking area, but when I saw many vehicles passing on the main road from two opposite directions, my steps faltered. I hesitated to move even an inch.

Suddenly, a warm hand tightly grasped my fingers.

“Don’t daydream by the side of the road,” Kenn said, now standing on my right side.

I looked up at him, then unconsciously followed his every step.

“When you walk, look ahead,” Kenn said softly as he shifted his position to my left side when the direction of traffic changed.

I briefly stammered before trying to focus my gaze on the road in front of us.

He gripped my hand firmly again while stretching out his left hand, signaling the passing vehicles to give us way to cross.

Without Kenn knowing, I smiled quietly. His action looked simple, yet it felt very sweet. He was willing to stay in the position closest to the vehicles to protect me so I would remain safe.

To me, his attitude was very manly.

“Thank you,” I whispered softly, which was answered only by a gentle squeeze of my hand.

Upon reaching the other side of the road, I was immediately greeted by Abel and Reno’s hugs. Meanwhile, Kenn approached his driver to take the four entrance tickets that had already been prepared earlier.

I knelt down to align my height with Abel and Reno.

“Have you been waiting long?” I asked while tidying their clothes.

“No, Mom. Earlier we saw an elephant from afar!” Reno exclaimed enthusiastically.

Kenn returned with four tickets in his hand. “Let’s go in now before the sun gets hotter.”

The atmosphere inside was very crowded. Abel and Reno looked extremely enthusiastic, pulling our hands in every direction. We passed the enclosures of zebras, giraffes, camels, crocodiles, and hippos.

“Mom, look at that! There’s a very big elephant! Come on, let’s go there!” Abel suddenly shouted while pulling my arm very hard.

I, who was not in a ready position, immediately staggered. “Abel, wait a moment!”

However, my foot struck a large stone on the path. My body lost its balance and slid toward the ground.

“Ouch!”

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