SECRETS IN LOVE
Episode 18 - I Love This Place

On the way to the Amara family residence, Mr. Grace looked tired. Raka took the initiative to replace Mr. Rahmat driving, while Pak Rahmat rested. Amara asks Raka to stop at the rest area to eat.

Amara brought two cups of coffee.

" Grandfather, this is coffee for you. Let it be fresh again... "

" Thank you non.. Why bother? I can find myself a non..."

" What's wrong sir... You must be exhausted..."

Then give another glass to Raka. Wordlessly.

Raka pushed back the coffee glass that Amara gave her.

Amara frowned.

" Sir, Rahmat's coffee seems to taste better.. I drink your father's coffee" said Raka while taking a coffee glass that was just about to drink Mr. Rahmat, then gulp it slowly.

Mr. Grace smiled at the silly behavior of his employer.

" I'll excuse you... Don't be jealous of an old driver like me... "

" Uhukkkk" Raka choked because of the words of Mr. Grace.

Amara had just realized her husband's ridiculousness.

After a short rest, they continued their journey. At 8pm they arrived at their destination.

Miss Rima greeted them in front of the house.

" Sir...." Amara hugged her mother.

" How are grandparents?"

Mr Ratmadja came out with a cane with his wife.

" We're fine nduk.. Come here, get your husband inside."

"Let's go.."

Exhausted Amara immediately asked to be escorted to the room to rest.

while Raka still wants to chat with Mr. Ratmadja.

Raka notices Amara who seems foreign to her own grandfather's house.

" What's up, son?" Ask Mr. Ratmadja.

" Had Amara never been to this house? Seems like he's a total stranger to this place?"

" Amara came here once when she was only a few months old. But because of my modesty, Grandpa kicked him out. Since then Grandfather never knew their circumstances again. Until the time Hardi was reported to be very ill. Grandpa just saw Amara and it was just from a distance. "

" I'm sorry if my question reminds Grandpa of the bad things in the past.."

" It's okay, son, stay here for a few days, there's a lot you want your grandfather to tell you."

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" Grandfather, My wife and I will stay here for a few days. You can take my car to go home."

" Thank you Den. it just so happens that my village is very close from here."

" I'll call my dad when I get home ." said Raka.

" this is a parcel sir, for the father's family. " Amara handed the parcel to Rahmat sir.

" Thank you again, if you'll excuse me ."

Raka was interested in looking at some of the house carvings and wood carving collections belonging to Opa Amara. He is thinking of expanding his business in the property field as well.

" It's night, I'm resting... "

Raka nodded and followed Amara upstairs.

" This is the room..."

Amara stepped out of the room. His hand was held by Raka.

" Where are you going?"

" To Mom..."

Raka looked at Amara.

'Some people fall in love quickly. Some more are difficult. I don't know what you look like, but I won't waste this opportunity to bring you closer to me.'

His words in the heart.

Raka pulled Amara and closed the room door. Raka sat on the bed and opened her laptop.

" Here is Broad. Why go to Mom's room?"

Amara began to understand Raka's intentions.

" why stay there? "

" You take it easy, I won't take away my rights now."

His feet slowly approached the bed. Amara sleeps next to Raka who is still busy with her laptop.

Raka kept her word. He didn't touch Amara. Raka waits until Amara is completely ready and accepts Raka as husband.

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In the morning, Amara helped her grandmother in the kitchen make snacks. Raka sat in the middle room wearing her jacket.

Miss Rima brought tea for her daughter-in-law.

" Drink tea first Nak Raka... How, you like the atmosphere here?"

" Yes ma'am, thank you. It's so cold I like it.. "

" In that case, stay a few more days here, Nak Raka.."

Raka nodded "Yes ma'am, I've arranged the schedule for the next few days."

" Later in the afternoon, Grandfather invited all the relatives to introduce you as his family." Obviously Miss Rima.

" Mom" Call Amara.

" Said Mbok Atih behind this house there is a tea plantation huh?"

" Yes son, your grandfather's plantation."

" I'll be there, will you accompany me?"

" Of course." Raka answered excitedly.

Green tea plantations, stretching all the way to the eye. Amara took a deep breath and exhaled. His hands stretched out caressing the shoots of leaves that were still wet from the dew.

" I like this place.. "

Raka secretly photographs Amara with her cell phone.

Amara got carried away. He ran into the middle of the tea leaves. Raka smiled following him. Amara lost her balance and almost fell. Raka caught him swiftly. his body fell into Raka's embrace.

Amara slowly pushed Raka's chest with her two palms. Raka let go of her embrace.