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章 3: 3. Candlelight Dinner

A waitress greeted them with a friendly face and then led them to separate rooms. The light is dim yellow. The faintest light came from a candle stuck in a bronze three-pronged vessel.

There weren't many tables in the room, no other diners, just the two of them. Not exactly two of them, to be exact, because the guard was standing near their table.

After removing the mask and sunglasses, the restaurant owner realized that his special guest was Reva. It seems that he is also a fan of Reva. Not long after that, instrumental jazz came out. Charlos recognized the song that Reva was playing. The sound of the saxophone is very distinctive.

Reva did not seem impressed with this French restaurant. Since earlier, Reva stays calm without expression. Charlos still felt terrible for Reva, but he tried to be casual. He muttered softly to the tone of the song.

"Do you know this song by heart?" asked Reva.

"Of course!" Charlos felt a little relieved. He almost gave up on finding a way to fight the tension between them. "I'm one of your biggest fans, Rev. How could I not memorize this song. Answer of My Heart, one of my favorites." Charlos smiled broadly. He began to hum the song again in a more unmistakable voice.

The waiter brought a special bottle of wine. The bottle is dark. When the servant poured it into the glass, the wine was red as blood color.

They are toast. Then Reva twirled the glass, took a sip of the aroma then took a slow sip. Charlos did the same.

Not long after, the waiter prepared an appetizer menu. They eat Escargot, a dish that comes from snails. Charlos tastes it for the first time. At first, he didn't want to touch it, but when he saw Reva enjoying it, he finally tried it too. The broth is very rich in spices.

He was worried about the mucus from the snails, but it was not there at all. The meat was tender and tasty. He ever read that the manufacturing process is very complicated. This snail menu is used as a benchmark, whether the restaurant is good or not. So far, Charlos is immensely enjoying it.

The main menu arrived. Coq Au Vin. It was a rooster cooked in wine. The look and aroma are very delicious. The chicken is on a white ceramic plate that is too big for it. The portion is tiny for Charlos, but this chicken menu is indeed perfect. Savory, sweet, and warm flavors combine on his tongue. The aroma of the wine is getting sharper after heating with high temperatures.

Charlos almost threw away his prestige to order another Coq Au Vin. But his instincts told him this was not the right time to fill up his stomach. It's time for a romantic dinner. Maybe this is a romantic—candlelight dinner accompanied by soft jazz music. What's more, thought Charlos. There is one missing.

Charlos stared at Reva, not seemingly enjoying his meal at all.

"Don't you like chicken?" Charlos asked anxiously.

"Like." Reva ate Coq Au Vin with a sour face.

"Doesn't it taste good?"

"Oh, this is delicious," said Reva, not wanting to look at Charlos.

Charlos thought hard about how to break the tension between them. He downed his drink then took a slow breath. "Rev, are you mad at me?"

"What? Oh, I'm not mad, Charl." Reva straightened up. "I'm just annoyed, you didn't pay attention when I spoke. I thought you objected to accompanying me."

"I don't really mind accompanying you today," argued Charlos.

"Really?" Reva raised one eyebrow.

"Of course, Rev." Charlos sighed. He hopes his face looks sincere. "I'm sorry if you feel uncomfortable. I'm afraid if you will appear as reporters. They can write any news. I don't want to get involved."

Reva folded his arms across his chest. "So that's the problem."

"Mmm ..."

"That's why I need a guard. Now you understand why I'm always with my guard."

Charlos nodded. "Yes, it looks like you do need guards. I'm sorry."

"Thank goodness if you understand. I hope that I'll always have your attention, Charl."

Charlos looked at Reva. Reva should have known that Charlos would always place his primary attention on Reva even though there will be tons of obstacles ahead of him. Charlos couldn't help it.

Reva took a fork and then went back to eating.

"I was curious how you thought about me when you first saw me in person," said Reva breaking the tension.

Charlos smiled. "I don't know what to say. You look ... amazing ... cooler than what I saw on Manetube."

"Manetube?" Reva smiled while chewing. Charlos continued to look at him as a fool.

"Charl, you know what, you're the only one who calls me Reva."

Charlos gasped. "Oh, I'm sorry. Am I presumptuous?"

Reva chuckled. "How many times have you got to say sorry, Charl? Come on, it doesn't matter at all."

Yes, Reva is exceptional in his heart. If only Reva could read his mind. But isn't everything clear, all his attitude towards Reva. It doesn't even take many words to express it.

Reva smiled back at Charlos. "Charl, you ... are cute. So cute. I like it when you smile."

They have an eye lock. Charlos wanted to hold Reva's hand. But then the guard cleared his throat. It seems like a bad idea.

"Oh yes, Charl ..." blurted Reva. "Where are we going tomorrow?"

Charlos sighed. "Actually, tomorrow I can't accompany you. I have an appointment."

"Oh okay. No problem. I can meet with Jack tomorrow because on Sunday I have to make preparations for the Jazz Festival show in Jakarta."

"Okay," Charlos replied.

Jack is Reva's manager. Charlos has never met Jack in person. What Charlos knows is that Jack is a pretty fierce manager. He is very disciplined and punctual.


章 4: 4. Reva's Bad Mood

"Charl, do you want to accompany me to Jakarta on Sunday?" Reva asked with a smile.

Charlos swallowed hard as he slightly lowered his head. "I wish I could accompany you to Jakarta. But ..." Reva's smile faded. "I have another appointment on Sunday too."

"Okay, no problem..."

Charlos's cell phone rang. Its loud voice made Charlos almost jump out of his chair because his ears were accustomed to Reva's soft voice.

"Hello! Hi Satria! Tomorrow?" Charlos's eyes glanced at Reva, who was watching her every word. "Mmmm ... Oh yes. What time? Yes, I'll come later. Thanks, Sat." Charlos hung up the phone. "Sorry. Where were we?"

"Who is Satria? Where are you going tomorrow?" Reva asked suspiciously, more like an accusation.

"Oh, Satria is my friend. Tomorrow he invites me to practice the Christmas drama."

"You must be coming, right?" asked Reva.

"What? Practice? Of course. Don't laugh at me. I'm talented, you know." Reva didn't want to laugh at all. Reva continued to glare at Charlos.

"I mean to the Jazz Festival."

"Oh, sorry. I ... When? Sixth to eighth, right? Mmm ... I don't know. Maybe. Actually I ..."

Reva's eyebrows raised. "You can go to spare some time for ... drama practice but you said 'maybe' to come on my own show?" Reva's voice rose.

"I ..." Blood receded from Charlos's face. His mouth opened slightly, and then he closed it again. His hands were shaking. Reva has never been angry before.

"Oh yeah ... What the hell do I expect from a CEO who's super busy? Dating? Dinner?" Reva grabbed the glass and took a large sip of wine.

Date? Could it be that Reva was expecting anything more from their current relationship? Was that something the same as Charlos wanted? Charlos's heart skipped a beat. He was happy that Reva took him seriously. But maybe now is not the right time to discuss their relationship.

It was clear that Reva wanted himself to be at the Jazz Festival. Charlos will do anything to make Reva's wish come true. Oh, wait a minute, Reva called him a super busy CEO. Seriously.

"Don't call me like that, Rev. You know that we are both busy." Charlos ventured to take Reva's hand. "I'm not refusing to go to the Jazz Festival. I'll come if I can. Actually, on sixth I have to go to Singapore. CN Group has agreed to my project this time. On eighth I just got home. I'll go straight there. Hopefully I had time. "

Reva let go of his hand grip. Reva's face was still filling with anger.

"Rev, I beg you not to be angry. I really appreciate you trying to persuade Jack so you can go to the Jazz Festival in Indonesia. The point is so we can meet, right?"

"The Jazz Festival has nothing to do with our meeting." Reva's tone was so cold that Charlos shudder. "The Jazz Festival will still take place in Indonesia with or without me. But I will still meet you because you promised that we would meet today. Remember, Charl, you set the date for our meeting yourself."

Reva looked at Charlos sharply while leaning against the back of the chair. Reva's face was severe.

"I know that since earlier you kept replying to messages on your cellphone. Then several times you called your secretary about work. You must be very busy today! Then why are we meeting?" Reva's right hand was tightly holding the fork. Charlos was worried that it would fly to his face.

"Sorry that I couldn't predict my work schedule well." Charlos snorted softly. "I should have checked the construction of Poseidon today."

"Oh great, then why don't you just go there?" Reva's eyes widened.

They were silent for a long time. It seemed that Reva regretted that made Charlos' face turned pale. Reva looked down.

"I purposely left today's schedule so I can meet you. Checking Poseidon's construction is no more important than meeting you, Rev," said Charlos. "Now you're in front of me. But we've been fighting. It feels ..." Charlos shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Charl ..." Her gleaming eyes slowly melted away. His voice was velvety soft. "I don't want to fight with you. I'm just worried that you won't come to the Jazz Festival."

"You don't have to worry, Rev. I will come. I will definitely come. I will fly as soon as possible to Jakarta. Please, Rev, don't make it difficult for me."

"What?"

"It's hard enough for me to meet you. With all the facts ... This is completely new to me. I'm just doing what I think is right. I think this is a little crazy." Charlos shook his head.

"I never made it difficult for you, Charl." Reva's tone was cold again. "You make it hard for yourself!" Reva got up.

"Rev ..." Charlos was about to grab Reva's hand, but he didn't get it.

"Okay, Charl. Stop here right. I'm tired. I'm going to rest. Good night."

"Rev! Reva! Reva!"

Reva was going with the guards to leaving Charlos alone there.

This thing is entirely out of plan. Charlos and Reva had just met a few hours after waiting for four years.

He got heartbroken when he saw Reva stepping off the feet, leaving him alone. It turns out that the reflection of Reva's evaporating and disappearing really happens. Something in his chest ached. He didn't know what it was.

Charlos took a deep breath. Maybe this is his fault for not paying enough attention to Reva. Charlos examined his heart, whether it is that difficult to love a Reva. With all the facts that do not allow them to be together.

You make it hard for yourself!

Reva's words were still ringing in his mind. Maybe Reva was right, and he made it difficult by himself.

Charlos still doesn't understand Reva's compassionate attitude. Could it be that Reva also had the same feelings as him? Annoyed, Charlos stabbed the Coq Au Vin, which had almost run out.

The waiter brought dessert: Chocolate Mousse. Charlos looked up, staring at the maid with a ruthless gaze. The waiter gasped; he pulled the plate back onto the tray, hurried out of the room.

Charlos was angry. He slammed his knife against the table. He had to go to the hotel to see Reva. But maybe he should give Reva some time to cool off. Reva still had a bad mood. Tonight's not a good time, Charlos thought. His heart struggled at the idea. In the end, Charlos decided he had to act slowly but surely and also carefully.


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