HUG ME: Love and Friendship
NEXT ROOM

CHAPTER 71

The Luna family had just enjoyed their breakfast. While chatting, Mr. Gibson offered two tickets to the luxury hotel for the newlyweds' honeymoon.

"This is a gift for you."

"What is this, dad? Ticket to stay in a luxury hotel??" Luna received her reward.

When Drake glanced and saw the ticket in Luna's hand that said honeymoon. Instantly he swallowed his saliva.

"That's for today's departure. Have fun there as a married couple" said Aunt Jena.

"Waaahh?? Honeymoon??" the other children exclaimed cheerfully.

"Congratulations, cousin sister, I'll take you there" Loca said.

"I this.. is it not excessive??" ask Luna.

"Thank you. That's dad's gift to you. You don't know how expensive it is" Terra said.

As all urged her to leave, Luna glanced at Drake. But Drake threw away his face because he didn't care about any of it. He did not even think that Luna's father worked so hard for his daughter.

••••

In the end, Drake and Luna set off for a luxury hotel in the city center. They set off in Drake's car and were accompanied by another car behind them.

When they reached the hotel courtyard, everyone came down to congratulate and say goodbye to the two.

"Have a good time for a week" said Aunt Jena.

"Thank you for bringing us here" replied Luna.

"See you," Drake said.

They went in while pushing their suitcases. The others kept watch until the couple entered the hotel without interruption.

"Excuse me, reservation on behalf of Luna," Luna handed over two tickets to the receptionist.

"Please, room 787, floor 8.

"Thank you."

Without lingering, the two searched the room with the number 787 on the 8th floor.

"That's her room" said Luna.

RUK

Drake dragged his suitcase into their room. Large room with a large bed in the middle.

"Only one bed?"

"I yes. Because this is for a couple who are honeymooning," Luna looked down embarrassed.

"Do you really think we're husband and wife on a honeymoon?"

"Eh??"

"Listen, Luna. I thought you could use this room yourself. I'll book a room next door. For a whole week, we spend the night in each room."

"Why should that be, Drake?"

"Because I can't do it. Aren't we married just to get your daughter's act?"

"b correct. But, still we are married. What if someone's watching our honeymoon?"

"You mean your family somebody came in here and spied?"

"Maybe."

"Then you have to be more careful. Pretend we're rooming and spending an entire week here."

"Drake.. Can't you sleep here?"

"I'm sorry if I ignored your feelings. But I'm a healthy and normal man, I can't stay here with you" Drake said as he stepped out.

"Did you not want to be with me now? Didn't you ever say that you love and want to have me?"

Drake looked over, "I'm sorry. But it's long gone. Honestly speaking. I no longer think of giving my heart to you. Everything I do is a form of caring for me as a friend. So please, give me freedom."

"Drakes...."

"Well, I forgot. You can call me if there's anything urgent."

After saying that, Drake left Luna in her room. He rushed down and booked a room right next to Luna's.

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HUFFS

788 Rooms. That's the room next to Luna's, which Drake had rented for a week to spend a honeymoon vacation scheduled with his temporary wife.

He left his suitcase in Luna's room just in case the Luna family came to check.

"Well, that's exhausting, '" he murmured.

He threw his body into the bed. Staring at the ceiling of the room, he thought about the days he had to go through with the theatrics.

Half a full day, Drake just sleeps in the room. He was not excited to do anything at that time. He just missed his lunch hour.

But in the afternoon, he thought about getting a change of clothes from the store. So, he rushed to his clothing store which was not too far from the location of the hotel.

CLINGING

CLINGING

The sound of shop door bells ringing as Drake walked in.

"Good afternoon, sir, how can I help you?" asked Lulu who happened to be at work and had not seen who had come.

As soon as he raised his head, he was surprised to see Drake standing before him.

"Lulu? What are you doing here?"

"I work here" he answered.

"Working?" Drake just found out. That suitor called Zack back then was Lulu.

What kind of coincidence is this?

"You yourself, what are you doing here? Do you want to buy clothes??"

"Ehh, i, yes," Drake could not tell Lulu that he had come to his own store.

"Then, let me show you a good model for you," said Lulu not yet know.

"Can..."

As he followed Lulu, Zack saw and was about to reprimand the new employee. But Drake told him to be quiet with a motion pulling the zipper of his mouth. Because the boss had asked him to shut his mouth, he stepped aside and gave him complete freedom.

"Do you want a shirt? Or a casual t-shirt?"

"Both can,,"

"alright. Which is good for you? Let's see,, "Lulu concentrate fully.

Drake hugged her from behind. Since three days ago, he could not meet Lulu because he was busy preparing for her wedding with Luna.

"I miss you,,,"

"Eh, I missed you too. But let go of your hand, Drake. I'm afraid the boss will look at me and scold me," Lulu was really worried.

"But still, there's a cctv there. Boss can see it."

Drake took off his arms even though he knew, only he and Zack could check the cctv in his room.

"Ah, you're right. So, how am I supposed to get around that?"

"You mean?"

"Come to the hotel next door. I'm in room 788, 8th floor."

"Hotel??"

"Hm. Just come first, I'll tell you everything there."

"But,,"

"You should come. I'll wait for you" Drake said with a smile.

Drake turned around and picked up a few t-shirts and pants. Then he paid for everything and went back to the hotel.

"Why is he at the hotel? Did he go for the honeymoon?" thought Lulu.

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After work, Lulu pedals her bike to a nearby hotel. He looked at the building until his neck looked up.

"This hotel is what he meant? Do I really have to go in?"

When Lulu finally decided to enter and ascend to the eighth floor, she had to take an elevator to get there.

At the time Lulu was in the elevator, Luna looked out of the room. He left the hotel to get some fresh air. Since coming this morning, Drake hasn't seen her again. He was disappointed, but what could he do? He is guilty of forcing Drake to endure his disgrace.

Just as Luna entered the elevator on the left, the other elevator door opened. It was there that Lulu stood up hesitantly.

As soon as he exited, the door of Luna's elevator had already closed and started to descend down.

"Where's room 788?" Lulu's looking for the room Drake mentioned.

Arriving in front of room 788, Lulu stood sculpting. Not sure if he will come in.

"Is this room really what I mean?" he muttered while twisting the tip of his shirt.

CLICKS

Incidentally, Drake was about to get out. He saw the person he was waiting for standing at the door of his room.

"You came too."

"Yes. Did you really stay here? Wh why? Are you on your honeymoon? Then where's Luna??"

"Come in first" Drake asked.

TRUCKLOADS

Lulu came in and changed her shoes with prepared sandals.

"You're coming home from work?"

"Yes,,"

"Hmm, what do you want to drink? A coffee? White water?" Drake took out the canned drink from the crackle bag.

"White water."

Drake brought all those canned drinks to the table. He sat down next to Lulu.

"So, how's the story?"

"As you say. Luna's father prepared this honeymoon gift for us."

"You came with Luna? B what if he sees me in your room?"

"He's in the next room. I booked this room so I could freely meet you."

"B free??"

Drake grabbed Lulu's tiny body.

"Did you know? I'm so upset that I can't see you like before. Even at the party last night, I could only look at you from afar. Seeing you approach Arthur like that, makes my heart feel so sick."

"really? Em, I'm sad too. Seeing my girlfriend with another woman, I felt like I was pathetic."

"So??"

"So what?"

"Do you want to promise me?"

"Promise??"

"Hm. Promise me, we'll keep taking the time to meet like this."

"Drake, are you serious??"

"i'm serious. Ever since I was willing to accept your feelings, I actually planted your name in my heart. Since I have chosen you, then you must take responsibility for me, be by my side, and continue to be my lover."

"But meeting you in this way, I actually felt that I was the third person," Lulu sounded desperate.

Drake took Lulu's body away from her then stared at the girl with a serious face.

"I want to know. What do you think of when you express your feelings to me?"

"At that time, I just thought I wanted to always be close to you" Lulu said softly.

"Then, what has changed now??"

"Ah??" T not at all."

"Then, what else worries you? We live this relationship the way we want."

"Although my current status is Luna's husband, remember that you are the real owner. Hm? Get out of here, I'll see you after you work until nine o'clock."

Lulu gulped her water while trying to think. All of Drake's words make sense. He's not the third person. Except Luna. So why should he give up?

"All right....."

"Thank you for understanding me. Honestly, I can't think straight if I'm away from you. I'm even afraid, if at any time I change my form because I can't meet you even if it's just a day."

Drake grabbed and tightly grasped both of Lulu's hands.

"Then, what should I do now?"

"For one week, accompany me here" Drake replied.

"What?"

"Stay with me."

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SERIATE....