Chapter 82: An Unexpected Meeting

Today the sun is shining very brightly, as bright as my feelings as I now stand in front of the black gate of a large and magnificent house.

After school, I deliberately asked Dara to help me find out Kevan’s address through Ari. After taking a shower and changing clothes, I immediately asked Dara to take me to Kevan’s house. Of course, only as far as the front gate.

At first, Dara insisted on accompanying me inside. She claimed she wanted to help me if I suddenly fainted while being near Kevan. Nonsense. She just wanted to witness firsthand the way I confessed my feelings, just like in previous incidents.

I pressed the bell located on the outer side of the gate. A few minutes later, a security guard emerged from his post.

“Hello, Sir,” I greeted him politely.

“Who are you looking for, Miss?” he asked formally.

“My name is Frel, Sir,” I replied while putting on a wide smile. “I am looking for Kevan. I have already informed him that I would be visiting today.”

The man fell silent for a moment while observing me. I immediately put on my sweetest expression so that he would believe me. Thankfully, he finally agreed to open the gate for me.

I walked calmly toward the main door and knocked on it several times.

“Let me open it, Auntie.” That voice was faintly heard from inside the house.

I froze in front of the door. My eyes did not blink when I saw Kevan standing right in front of me in casual clothes. He was only wearing a plain gray T-shirt and ordinary shorts, yet for some reason, he looked so captivating.

“Frel?” Kevan looked surprised.

The difference was that I was mesmerized by his handsomeness, while he was probably stunned because he did not expect me to actually dare to come to his house.

“Who is visiting, Kevan?” asked the gentle voice of a woman who looked beautiful and graceful.

I guessed her age was around thirty-five to thirty-seven years old. However, she looked much younger than I had expected. Perhaps she really was youthful.

Before Kevan could answer, a grown man appeared from inside the house. His posture was upright, his face was handsome, and his gaze was very similar to Kevan’s. Calm and beautiful.

“Wow, who is this, Kevan? Is she your girlfriend? Why have you not introduced her to your father and mother?” the man asked with an enthusiastic tone.

Kevan gasped when he heard the question. He looked nervous and confused about what answer to give. To keep everyone calm, I smiled cheerfully and immediately stepped forward to take control of the situation.

“Not yet, Sir. But maybe soon,” I replied confidently.

I took a few steps forward to introduce myself. “Hello, everyone. My name is Frel. My name has no longer form, it is just Frel. If Father and Mother want to add something to it, then it is no longer my name. It could be the neighbor’s name, or maybe the child of the fried chicken seller at the end of the street there. Or—”

Oops.

I flinched and immediately covered my own mouth while shaking my head.

Why did my mouth speak faster than my thoughts?

They were Kevan’s parents. Future parents-in-law. If they did not like this first impression, what would happen to me later? I felt so careless.

With a quick movement, I stepped back and hid behind Kevan’s back, like a chick seeking protection from its mother. A few seconds later, I dared to peek, but immediately hid again when they noticed my presence.

Suddenly, laughter burst out from Kevan’s father.

“So this is the reason our son has been smiling to himself so often lately!” he said.

I came out of my hiding place and stood frozen.

What did that mean?

I glanced at Kevan, who was now awkwardly scratching the back of his neck while turning his face away. Meanwhile, his mother looked at me with a sincere, amused smile.

“Hello too, Frel. I am Viona, and this is my husband, Aditya. Come on inside, let’s have lunch together,” she invited.

I nodded quickly. What a coincidence, I had indeed not had lunch yet.

Once we arrived in the dining room, I sat beside Kevan. Swiftly, I took side dishes for him and for myself as well.

“The dishes are very complete, Ma’am. They taste really delicious,” I said cheerfully when the rice on my plate was almost finished.

“Of course. I am trying a new recipe. Thank goodness you like it,” Mrs. Viona replied with a pleased expression.

“Come visit here often, Frel. So my wife will not feel lonely at home,” Mr. Aditya said.

Since earlier, he had only been observing me, and this was his first sentence after being silent at the dining table for quite a while.

“May I?” I asked brightly.

This was a golden opportunity.

Mr. Aditya nodded firmly. “Of course you may. Isn’t that right, Kevan?”

Kevan gave me his gentle smile. “Yes, of course you may.”

“By the way, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you before. Is this your first time visiting, Frel?” Mrs. Viona asked afterward.

I nodded enthusiastically again. “That’s right, Mrs. Viona. This is my first time here. My visit is also to confess my love to Kevan.”

Instantly, Kevan choked badly.

“Here, drink this first.” Swiftly, I handed him a glass of water and gently rubbed his back. “Are you okay?”

“No, I’m fine. Thank you,” Kevan replied as he hurriedly wiped his lips with a tissue.

I saw Mr. Aditya and Mrs. Viona pause for a moment as they looked at me, but not long after, their laughter burst out at the same time.

Now, it was my turn to fall silent, confused by their reaction.

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