[The Legacy Series] REDAMANCY - Love's Timeless Path

8th Note

I slowly opened the door to my apartment. It was already 11.30 PM when I returned to my apartment after a heartwarming dinner with my dad. The scent of the night lingered in the air, and a sense of contentment accompanied me as I stepped into the cozy haven of my room.

The soft glow of dimmed lights revealed a sight that made my heart flutter. There, sprawled comfortably on the couch, was Jendra — my love, my partner in crime, and, apparently, my unintentional nap buddy.

I couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of him, peacefully lost in dreams. His tousled hair and the faint hint of a smile on his lips hinted at the serenity of his slumber. As I tiptoed closer, I couldn't resist admiring the way he looked in repose.

We had met in a quirky twist of fate at an unforgettable dinner at that time.

"Can I be your king?"

What crazy person would ask you that at the first meeting?

But from the first time I met him. I felt like I could be just a normal person.

I touched his face lightly. A gentle warmth spreading through my chest as I remembered our first date, the nervous excitement, and the shared stories that wove our lives together. The journey had been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but every twist and turn had only strengthened the bond between us.

"Hi I'm Rajendra Dinata."

Though I didn't expect it, l actually thought that this is a nice name.

"Rajendra. King of Kings." I mumbled again.

The city outside continued its rhythmic heartbeat, and I found myself falling deeper into gratitude for the serendipity that led our paths to intertwine. With a contented sigh, I realized that love, in all its casual yet profound manners, had a way of making ordinary moments extraordinary.

The city lights flickered like distant stars and he's like the moon reflecting off the water. He is on a level where you normally have to stare at him. When he laughs, his face looks so angelic. The corners of his mouth are rising up completely. I couldn't take my eyes off his profile. It's really beautiful when it gets illuminated by the light.

I gently reached out to brush a strand of hair from his forehead, savoring the softness of the moment.

The form of his eyebrows is nice, his eyelashes are long, and his lips fit into his face accurately. I wonder if this is what you call a well-proportioned face?

"It doesn't seem fair, even the other meaning of his name is so descriptive of what's on his face right now. Rajendra also has meaning very handsome. That really suits you, doesn't it?" I murmured while touching his hand which was still holding his phone. Even his fingers are beautiful. "I think I'll be fine if I die now. Because the last thing I lay my eyes on will be extremely beautiful."

"If something like that happens, I'll be the one who will be sad." Lost in my thoughts, Jendra stirred, his eyes fluttering open to meet mine. The surprise in me melted into his warm smile as he welcomed me with a sleepy, "You're back."

I chuckled, "Caught you in the middle of a nap, huh?"

"Hey," He stretched and yawned, then pulled me into a spontaneous hug. "Guilty as charged. Missed you, though. You were staring at me for such a long time. That I was waiting for you to steal a kiss from my lips."

I flicked his nose. Making him pretend to groan in pain.

"Hey yourself," I replied, unable to hide the fondness in my voice. "How was your sleep?"

He grinned, "Much needed. But tell me, how was your day?" He asked as he hugged me tighter.

"Today's shareholder meeting was.. Well, let's just say it was a rollercoaster." I sneered. "Oom Yudhis is acting up again."

With great emotion, I told him what happened this afternoon during the meeting, how my family opposed the decision made by Papa to place me in my current position. Jendra didn't utter any comments from his mouth and just listened to me. He pulled me closer, offering silent support. This type of love sometimes makes me never stop being grateful. His love allows me to live in the moment and be who I truly am.

Sometimes simple thoughts like to pop into my head. Maybe that is good enough as long as I am with this warm and kind man. So, I'm all right now.

"But you know what kept me going? Thinking about you and the incredible support you always give me. When their words got harsh, I could almost hear your encouraging voice in my head."

He grinned, a mix of pride and affection. "I know you've got this. Don't let them get under your skin. I've seen you navigate through challenges with grace and determination."

I chuckled, feeling a surge of warmth. "Well, I might have let a sarcastic retort slip once or twice, but who cares, he deserved it." We both laughed, sharing a moment of lightheartedness amid the day's challenges.

"I like it when you tell stories like this. I love when you depend a little on me and have a little faith in me. Because I'm actually so greedy about it."

"Yeah, I'll tell you more stories later." I couldn't help but reflect on the simple joy of having him in my life. The way he embraced my quirks and stood by me through thick and thin made each day brighter. "It's warm."

"Hm?"

"You."

"My normal temperature is rather high."

"It's cute." I buried my face more and more in his chest. "It's like Andra's cat."

"Cat?" The sound of his laughter penetrated my ears. Makes me ticklish.

Remembering what happened this afternoon, If I said I wasn't hurt, then I'd be lying. The things I would hear tomorrow at the office would not be pleasant either. But even before I could notice my pain, I knew this man would be upset on my behalf. Be angry for me even though he didn't show it.

He wasn't overly humble and didn't shower me with praise and flattery. But he always appreciated what I had done well. Even if I made a mistake, he just patted me on my shoulder and told me to try again. His presence always made me feel at ease, sometimes it made me scared too.

What if I become too dependent on him?

I even always hoped that I could always see him as mine, the only one who looked at me without changing. The continuous support and the courtship that lasted. And the easy and wide path that was proposed amidst these ongoing foolish threats around me.

Despite all that, he is my pillar of strength. He is my future, the path for me to take.

"Thank you."

"What's for?"

"For finding me like this and for loving me."