DATING LIKE YOUTH

"Well, that's a good offer," Vani answered honestly. She could imagine how nice it would be to have a company run freely. She could work without being in a relationship with Rosa anymore.

"So you want to accept it?" replied Hayam. He always pursued a definite answer from Vania. Even though he knew that Vania would not easily give him a definite answer.

Vania looked at Hayam with a confused look. Vania knew Hayam was trying to make her comfortable. However, she was afraid that this was only temporary.

"Are you really divorced?" she asked.

"You need proof?" Hayam gave a seductive smile.

He realized that Vania needed concrete proof of his single status. Moreover, previously, they had been in an illicit relationship between a sugar daddy and a sugar baby.

"I think I should know everything for sure about you," said Vania. "This can be my consideration to accept or reject you."

Hayam was silent for a while. He thought something in his mind.

"Ah, that's all," said Hayam.

"How?" Vania raised her right eyebrow. She couldn't wait to hear the continuation of Hayam's words.

"You stay at my house for one week," said Hayam.

"Hah?" Vania gaped at the offer from Hayam. Vania was not thinking towards living together. She just wanted Hayam to tell more honestly and in detail about his life so far.

"You want to know a lot about my life, right? We can live together," said Hayam. "I would be very happy if you did that."

"Hm, isn't this a rash act? What if there are other media who know about this? You are a candidate for regent, you know," said Vania. She tried to remind Hayam.

"I have no problem with that. After all, your company cooperates with me. You are the reporter I appointed to cover everything about me. I can make excuses about it all," explained Hayam. "The day after tomorrow I will go to Mount Merapi again. I will provide assistance and stay two days in the tent. You guys just come along."

"I know about your schedule to stay at Merapi," said Vania. "But, if I live with you, I feel less comfortable."

Vania recalled when Hayam pulled her to the sofa when she visited Hayam's villa a few weeks ago. She was afraid that it would happen again.

"Why you are not comfortable?" Hayam looked at Vania cluelessly.

"You don't remember when you grabbed me and kissed me?"

"You don't like it?" said Hayam. "It wasn't the first time we kissed, Vania. Why did you suddenly become old-fashioned?"

Vania shook her head. A sign that she did not agree with Hayam's words.

"I'm not old-fashioned. I just want there to be clear boundaries between us. We shouldn't have too much physical contact since we're not dating yet."

"Then, ou just accept me as a boyfriend, Vania," Hayam replied casually.

"You're too roundabout. In fact, if you really want our relationship to work quickly, we have to start quickly." Vania gasped at Hayam's words. The man was very good at making Vania stunned in silence.

"You are very good with words," squeaked Vania annoyed. Her lips immediately pursed into a frown.

Hayam chuckled. He pinched the corner of Vania's lips spontaneously.

"You are so good at making me want to kiss you," Hayam replied.

Vania was shocked. Her cheeks flushed red.

Hayam shifted his body closer to Vania. His hands wrapped around the nape of Vania's neck and pulled her closer to his face.

Hayam gave an intimate kiss to Vania. The man gently kissed Vania's lips for a moment. Hayam looked at Vania warmly.

"I'm serious about my feelings and our relationship, Vania. Let's just get started. If after three months you are not compatible with me, I will let you go," said Hayam.

Vania realized that Hayam couldn't wait to have a romance with her. Vania actually liked this idea.

Without many words, Vania returned Hayam's kiss. She tasted and ended up kissing each other's lips with Hayam. Hayam's heart was happy to find Vania's reaction to his kissing.

He had been in love for a long time and wanted to see Vania again. Because of that, he always chased Vania relentlessly.

"I'm glad you accepted me," said Hayam.

Vania was still a little embarrassed. She felt herself crazy because she returned Hayam's kiss with a hot crush. However, she couldn't take back what she had done. Moreover, Hayam was indeed much more able to trust Vania than Dio at this time.

"I just broke up with my real boyfriend," Vania admitted later.

Hayam gasped in surprise. He didn't know that Vania had a boyfriend. "Why did you break up? It doesn't because of me, right?" replied Hayam as fast as lightning.

"I hope the cause is you. In fact, you are not the cause," said Vania.

"He cheated on you behind your back?" guess Hayam. He narrowed his eyes sharply and annoyed. "How dare he hurt you! In fact, you are beautiful and sexy! He should be grateful to be dating you!"

Vania's laughter leaked out. She patted Hayam's arm a little hard.

"This is what you are," said Vania in between laughs. She did not expect Hayam to call her a beautiful and sexy label. "I'm not sexy, you know. I'm too skinny."

Vania realized that her body did not contain. She worked too hard. Vania's eating schedule was irregular. There were times when Vania was so sick that she went to the hospital.

"You used to be sexy," said Hayam. He reminisced the past. The time when he and Vania still had a special relationship.

"That's because you took good care of me," said Vania. She was reminiscing about the past.

"Now we're dating. I promise to take good care of you, Vania," Hayam tightly gripped Vania's fingers. Vania gave a sweet smile.

She couldn't help but felt tired since Vania and Dio's relationship was in trouble, Vania always felt tired. She needed someone to lean on. However, Vania has not been able to find it.

Hayam was the only person standing by Vania's side. A figure that never crossed Vania's mind at all.

Vania had tried to push Hayam away from her imagination. She wanted to get out of her comfort zone when she was with Hayam. However, Hayam was the only person who could provide shade and comfort for Vania. The man was consistent with his kind, gentle, and mature attitude whenever he was with Vania.

s"Let's go home now," said Hayam. He couldn't wait to bring Vania to his house.

"To my house, right?" Vania teased. She smiled sweetly while carrying her backpack.

"To my house," said Hayam firmly. "Oh, you don't have a change of clothes yet. Shall we stay at your house?"

Hayam was curious about what it's like to stay at Vania's house. "I don't think it's a bad idea to stay at your house," Hayam continued.

"My bed is small and cramped," said Vania.

"We can get warmer there," Hayam embraced Vania.

He took Vania out of the restaurant and got into the car. Hayam told the driver to take them to Vania's house. He ordered the driver to come home and pick him up tomorrow.

Vania invited Hayam into her house. She made Hayam sit for a while in the living room and made him some hot tea.

"I clean my room first. You wait here, okay?" Vania's message. "Okay," Hayam took his teacup and took a sip.

Vania stepped into the room. She tidied up her room and prepared a blanket and toiletries for Hayam. Only then did she invite Hayam to her room.

Hayam looked around at Vania's room. A small room with simple decoration. There were some figures and wall decorations.

"You shower there. I'm done showering," said Vania. She dried her wet hair with a towel.

"I didn't bring a change of clothes," said Hayam.

"Want to wear my negligee?" Vania chuckles. She teased Hayam.

"Nope. If I want to make love to you, I can do it right away," said Hayam. He laughed happily while glancing at Vania.

"Hey, we just started. We can't just talk about the bed right away, can we?" said Vania.

"Why it can not?" Hayam wrapped his arms around Vania's hips. His gaze was still fixed on Vania's brown eyes that sparkled beautifully.

"Hm, I actually want us to date like youth do. We can hold hands, hug and kiss. But, we can't make love first, "explained Vania.

"I don't know why I don't agree," said Hayam. "Vania, I am a grown man."

"You're old," Vania chuckled.

"Well, that's true," said Hayam.

"Since I'm old, I want a relationship that's more physical. After all, I will marry you if you are pregnant."

"I'm not planning on getting pregnant anytime soon. Plus, you're busy with campaigning and regent elections. We have to maintain our attitude until you finish the regent election," said Vania. She tried to remind Hayam.

"Come on dear? Dating like the youth is also fun." Vania tried to persuade Hayam. She hoped Hayam really agreed with the contents of this thought.

"We've never done that before," added Vania with pleading eyes.