THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
41.On the Seine River

The car that Nayla was riding on was heading towards Debilly Footbridge, as Rory told her

"May I say something, Miss?" ask the driver to break the silence on the way.

"Sure, what is it?" ask Nayla.

"I don't know if you understand French.I'm really impressed," said the driver was sincere.

"I only understand simple words, not fully understand the language," replied Nayla humbled.

"I'm not sure what you're saying is true, I just feel like you're good at using French, you're even very fluent when you say it" the driver said.

"Ah, not until it's like that, you're overreacting if you think so," said Nayla evasively.

"I feel it, miss.From the way you answered the shopkeeper," said the driver again.

"We have arrived at your destination" the driver said before Nayla could answer the driver's remarks.

"Do you want me to wait?" continued.

"It seems unnecessary, you can come back," said Nayla.

"Well, you can contact me if you want a pick-up.And, for your books, let me take him back to the hotel," said the driver.

"Are you sure it doesn't matter if you brought it?" ask Nayla.

"Of course not, mrs.I am happy to be able to do it.You can take it when you arrive at the hotel later," he said.

"I'm very grateful" Nayla said.

"It is with pleasure, miss," said the driver smiling.

The car was walking away after Nayla came out.Nayla walked down the street and rolled her gaze around the place looking for someone.

His face turned bright when he saw the figure he missed being in the opposite direction the night ignored his hand then walked with wide strides towards him with arms open, and Nayla ran to greet him.

Rory hugged tightly as Nayla got into her arms, lifted her body and twisted it before lowering back Nayla's body while whispering,

"I miss you" whispered Rory in Nayla's ear without taking off her arms.

"I miss you too, Roy," said Nayla returning Rory's embrace.

"Hahh, sometimes work can be annoying, when I really want to pick you up at the airport" said Rory has not released Nayla.

"Can I say you're no longer mad at me, Roy?" ask Nayla.

Rory let go of his embrace and looked at Nayla.His hand slipped hair behind Nayla's ear then smiled.

"How could I be angry with you?" rory asked, sticking his forehead against Nayla's forehead.

"Wait," Nayla pushed Rory slowly away and widened her eyes when she realized Rory was not wearing her mask.

"You,, _" Nayla just moved her hand over her mouth and pointed at Rory.

"You,, _" Nayla said hanging again, not knowing how to say it.

Rory chuckled at Nayla's reaction and shook her head.

"Am I getting weirder without my mask, Nay?" ask Rory chuckled.

"Have you forgotten to bring it?" ask Nayla to worry.

"Not forgetting," Rory smiled. "To be more precise, I deliberately left her," Rory replied calmly.

"Are you okay like this?" nayla asked still not calm.

"I'm not worried because we're here now" said Rory calmly.

"You sure?" ask Nayla to make sure.

"Oh,, Come on, tell me! Would you prefer me with or without a mask?" ask Rory grinning.

"Heemmmm,,,,," Nayla muttered with two fingers on her chin staring ignorantly at Rory from top to bottom and then chuckled softly.

"Try to tease me again?" asked Rory folding her hands and raising her eyebrows.

"No, no, No, No, No," Nayla shook her palms. "I will say," he said, then took a deep breath.

"With or without a mask, I still like it, it doesn't change anything.You're still the Roy I know," said Nayla.

"That's all?" rory asked with raised eyebrows.

"You even know the answer and you're still asking!" answer Nayla.

"Because I want to hear it" replied Rory.

"I love you, because you are you.Not because of what you have, but with what you have.Are you happy now?" nayla asked with her face starting to turn red.

Rory grinned widely then hugged Nayla again.

"They said there's nothing more beautiful than a sunny day in Paris but I don't agree with that" Rory said after taking off her arms and looking at Nayla.

"Does this beautiful creature mind taking a walk with me,?" rory asked, extending a hand.

Nayla shook her head and smiled, then received Rory's hand.They walked hand in hand with their fingers intertwined.

They slowed their steps when they were on a bridge that stretched over the Seine River and stopped in the middle of the bridge.

Their view was fixed on the beauty of the menera Eiffel with the background of the sunset.Some other couples did the same.

Nayla smiled as her gaze was fixed on the many padlocks with the name of each couple on the bridge.His hand was outstretched touching the padlocks.

"Want to try it?" ask Rory.

Nayla turned her head to look at Rory who pulled out a padlock and a key from her jacket pocket.The silver-colored padlocks with their names both engraved beautifully there made Nayla's eyes sparkle.

"You set it up on purpose?" ask Nayla.

"Because this is the first time I've been here with someone special to me, so I don't want to miss the slightest thing" she replied with a smile.

Nayla is touched by what Rory did to her and nods her head.Cautiously, Nayla puts the padlock on the bridge and turns to look at Rory again when the padlock has been attached and pulls the key.

"Are we not supposed to throw this together?" nayla asked, pointing the key in her palm at Rory.

"By pleasure" he greeted her with pleasure.

With a smile that did not fade from her lips, Rory wrapped her hand from behind Nayla.His hand was above the hand of Nayla who held the key and then grasped it.

"On the count of 3!" rory whispered in Nayla's ear that nodded her mark in agreement.

"Two,," continued Nayla.

"Three," they said it together and threw the key into the river below them.

Rory still held her position and wrapped her arms around Nayla from behind, while Nayla held Rory's hand in front of her to feel the warmth of her embrace.

Nayla turned to face Rory who was right when she bent down a little to make her face only a few inches away from Rory's face.The view they met each other in silence.

Carefully, Rory pushed slowly Nayla leaning against the bridge fence, locked Nayla between her hands, and brought her face closer.

Rory's one hand moved slowly upward, and cupped Nayla's face when finally their lips met.

Rory's other hand pulls Nayla closer to her, while Nayla clutches Rory's jacket collar to maintain her balance.

After a while, they stopped and looked at each other, then smiled.

"Are you hungry, Nay?" ask Rory.

"I think, yes, I'm hungry" replied Nayla.

"That's great,," welcome Rory. "That means my preparation will go perfectly," replied Rory happily.

"Prepared,,,?" Nayla cringing.

"I've booked a place at a restaurant not far from here.Are we going there now, or do you still want to eat later?" ask Rory.

Nayla nodded and decided not to delay dinner.They again walked towards the restaurant that had been ordered.However, suddenly Rory stopped his steps.

"What's wrong?" ask Nayla.

"It looks like I left my wallet in the car" he said, groping his body for a wallet.

"I'll be right back, just wait a minute here!" his orders.

"All right" answered Nayla.

Rory also ran and disappeared among people who were walking to enjoy the atmosphere of the night with the beauty of the bright light from the tower that adorns the sky.

"Excuse me,,,!" a voice behind Nayla made her turn around and realize a man was greeting her.

"Yes,? Can I help you?" ask Nayla kindly.

'I feel familiar with this man, but where do I meet?' whispered heart.

"You, Nayrela? Am I right?" tanyakanya.

"True, I'm sorry do I know you?" nayla asked trying to remember something.

"Maybe yes, maybe not. But I know who you are" he replied casually.

"Wait, if my memory is correct, you brother Rory," Nayla closed her eyes for a moment to remember. "Kevin,,?" asked Nayla with raised eyebrows.

"Right," he answered smiling with satisfaction.

"Ah, nice to meet you," said Nayla kindly as she reached out.

Kevin smiled and shook Nayla's hand.

"Do you want to see Rory?" ask Nayla.

"No, I need to be with you" he replied casually.

"I,,,?" Nayla pointed to herself and frowned.

"Yes, but don't get me wrong I didn't mean to bother you" Kevin smiled. " After all, I'm engaged" she explained.

"I didn't think that far, so just say what you need" Nayla smiled.

Kevin's face suddenly turned serious and looked at Nayla sharply.His friendly smile disappeared without a trace.

"If you're done playing, stop right now and go,!" kevin said firmly.

"What do you mean?" nayla asked not to understand.

"I remind you and want to make sure you don't hurt her.It would be best if you leave her before it's too late,!" kevin said coldly and stared intently at Nayla.

Nayla sighed softly and smiled understandingly.Feeling Kevin who loves his brother makes him know for sure what Kevin feels.

"You're worried about him?but I have no intention of hurting him" Nayla said.

"Now maybe not" replied Kevin cynically.

"You may now be confident because he's crazy about you, but I'll make sure he doesn't get ruined again" Kevin said with a sharp and cold look.

"Again,,,?" asked Nayla frowning.

"It's not necessary for me to tell you," Kevin replied flatly.

"I know, but please tell me, is that his past?" ask Nayla.

"If you're not as stupid as I thought, you know what that means, right?" kevin asked with a cynical smile. "Remember that I will keep an eye on you.It's nice to meet you, Nayla," he added and passed away.

Nayla was silent with a heart wondering what exactly happened to Rory's past.

'He was clearly worried, he did not hate me, only could not accept the presence of new people, ' he whispered.

Nayla's view followed Kevin's whereabouts, which ended with approaching a woman whom Nayla thought was the fiancee mentioned earlier.

A slow pat on the shoulder made Nayla turn her head and find Rory looking at her with a look of wonder.

"Who did you just see?" ask Rory while following the direction of Nayla's view.

"Only the one who misidentified me thought I was the one he knew, '" Nayla replied, avoiding eye contact with Rory.

"Are you sure it's just that?" ask Rory.

"Of course" Nayla answered quickly. "Did you find the wallet?" tanya Nayla diverted the conversation.

"Yes, I really left it in the car," replied Rory. "you sure are okay, Nay?" ask Rory.

"I'm just hungry, is that reason enough?" tanya Nayla looked at Rory with her big smile.

"Then we don't have to waste more time, I'm sorry I made you wait" Rory said as she extended her hand.

Nayla smiled welcoming Rory's hand and slipped her fingers on Rory's fingers which immediately squeezed her hand slowly, and began to extend their feet to where Rory had ordered them.

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