The Second Choice (English Version)

Chapter 14

Aluna and Rafgan, who were still busy chatting until they forgot it was time to go home, finally looked for a topic to end their conversation.

And for those of you who don't know Rafgan, we will get to know a little about him. Rafgan was Aluna and Alana's first friend since they were in kindergarten. But since Alana changed, she prefers to be with Aluna and protect her. Until the first time they entered high school, Rafgan began to limit himself, because Aluna preferred to be with other men without meeting him. But even so, their close friendship since childhood does not rule out the possibility that they cannot be together as long as Aluna asks him to stay away first. And even though to be honest, many girls from kindergarten to high school were chasing him just because he was handsome, rich, the only son and successor of a conglomerate, and of mixed descent, but that didn't make him stay away from Aluna and look at one of them. And in terms of his handsome face, he is a mulatto with a sharp nose, curly eyelashes, dark blue eyes like the sea, white skin but not too white, tall body, broad chest, long legs, long neck. , small but rather thick lips are red like cherries. , firm but beautiful facial lines, and smooth, straight dark brown hair, earned him the nickname of the living sculpture artist. However, that didn't stop him from turning away from his precious little friend, who was none other than Aluna.

"Oh yeah, btw, you can just go home with me. Lun," offered Rafgan while telling Aluna to go home with him with a smile. Aluna was silent, thinking for a moment. "Hmm, but if I come with you, Zicon will be angry, Raf. I'd better ask Dad to pick me up, because I don't like you and Zicon fighting because of me." Aluna answered politely and refused, afraid that her friend would be offended by her recent refusal.

"Hey, Aluna. You don't need to think about the opinion of your boyfriend who even has the heart to leave his girlfriend here." Rafgan exclaimed irritably while scolding Aluna. Aluna was silent while looking down. "But..." Aluna still hesitated, wanting to reason again. But before he could reason further, Rafgan interrupted first.

"I know you don't want to come home with me, because you're afraid your guy will be angry, right? I know you want to respect him for being your girlfriend, right?" Rafgan asked while guessing. Aluna was silent for a moment, then nodded weakly. Confirming Rafgan's suspicions just now.

"I don't have the right to force you, you know. If you don't want to come home with me, Aluna. But, as your friend since childhood, I want to remind you that you have the freedom to choose and agree or reject something." Rafgan continued seriously while staring intently into Aluna's clear black eyes. Aluna, who was stared at deeply by Rafgan, immediately turned her face away. Become awkward.

"Luna, as your best friend since childhood, I hope you are happy. I've seen enough of you suffering from your own pain since childhood, so this time, I hope you can choose the life you want and be happy." Rafgan said sincerely, gently touching the back of Aluna's hand. Aluna, who was gently touched by Rafgan, stared at Rafgan's sad face. Touched by Rafgan's sincerity and kindness towards him.

"Thank you, Raf. You are always there and always support me when I'm sad or in trouble. You are the best and most valuable friend that I have had from the beginning until now. But, I'm confused and afraid, if only I ride with you, it will make Zicon jealous and misunderstanding." Aluna replied, responding to Rafgan's words with a sad face too.

"If you're really scared or confused about how to explain about you riding with me, to your guy. Let me represent you and explain this to him," said Rafgan seriously, still hoping that Aluna would come with him home. Aluna was silent, still feeling uncertain about the decision she would choose. Until something unexpected happened, Aluna couldn't refuse Rafgan's request.

"Lun--" when Rafgan was about to persuade Aluna again, that's where nature supported him. The notification rang on Rafgan's cell phone, making the two people stop talking.

"Eh, sorry, Lun. My cell phone notifications are bothering you, aren't they?" Rafgan groaned, scratching the back of his head which didn't itch. Embarrassed. Aluna shook her head, "It's okay, Raf. Let's take a look. It could be an important notification," answered Aluna, smiling sweetly, no problem. Tell Rafgan to see notifications from who has just entered. Rafgan nodded, opened his cell phone, and saw the contents of the message from who had just entered.

"Oh! From is Mama, Lun." Rafgan informed, looking at Aluna with a bright face. Aluna, who heard the word "Mama", immediately became excited. Changing his expression to be brighter and more enthusiastic.

"Wow!! Mama!!" Aluna shouted happily, feeling happy and missing Rafgan's mother. Rafgan smiled a little, thanks, Ma. Mama has helped Rafgan to get close to Aluna again, without Mama realizing it. Rafgan's mind cheered happily, because his mother had accidentally helped him to get close to Aluna again.

"Rafgan! What did Mama say to you, hum? I want to know, please!" Aluna asked enthusiastically, approaching Rafgan with a sparkling face. Want to know. Rafgan laughed loudly, then pushed gently, pushing away Aluna's face, which was very close to him.

"Mama said, she asked me to help buy monthly necessities which were running low at the super market." Rafgan explained, chuckling at Aluna's annoyed face after being pushed by him just now. Suddenly Aluna's eyes widened, "monthly shopping? Do you want to shop monthly?? At the super market??" Aluna asked, exclaiming in shock, covering her mouth, not believing what she had just heard.

"Yes, monthly shopping at the super market. So what?" Rafgan nodded in agreement, then asked again in confusion. Aluna, who was still stunned, shook her head strongly. "It's nothing. It's just that I know you are the laziest person when it comes to shopping. Hehehehe..." Aluna answered honestly, then laughed a little at the end of her sentence.

"Yes, what you said isn't wrong. It's true that I'm lazy about shopping like a woman, and this is the first time I've been invited to go shopping. The thing is, Mama is busy preparing for tonight's event at home, so she doesn't have time to buy household necessities. That's why she told me to go shopping. ," explained Rafgan, kind enough to explain in more detail to Aluna. Aluna just nodded and listened, understanding why Rafgan could be asked about shopping which was not his hobby.

"Um, since you've often shopped at the supermarket since you were little, it's fine if I ask you to accompany me on my monthly shopping, right?" Rafgan asked pitifully while looking at Aluna with a look of pity. Aluna, who looked at the pitiful face, seemed to think, considered again, then nodded in agreement. Decide.

"Hmm, then I'll go with you. I really miss Mama too, so I agree with you this time." Aluna said that she agreed to Rafgan's invitation, she had decided. Suddenly Rafgan's face brightened, then he enthusiastically pulled Aluna and walked straight to his motorbike which was parked not far from where they were sitting.

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Aluna and Rafgan's trip didn't feel long, because the supermarket they wanted to go to was not far from their school, what's more, Rafgan was riding his motorbike at full speed.

"Ra-, Rafgan..." Aluna stuttered calling out the name of her male friend in front of her while looking at Rafgan with a pale face. Rafgan, who heard the call, turned his head. Then he grinned innocently again at Aluna's pale face.

"Haha, why does your face look like that Aluna?" Rafgan asked while looking at Aluna without guilt while grinning casually. Aluna pursed her lips, "Are you seriously asking me, because you don't know??" Aluna answered while looking annoyed at Rafgan's annoying but handsome face. sulk.

"Well? If I knew what you meant, I would ask you? No, right?" Rafgan asked back, deliberately playing a prank on Aluna until she was annoyed. Aluna, who was increasingly annoyed because Rafgan was playing with her, immediately walked away, leaving Rafgan with his feet stomping and shouting in annoyance. Rafgan, who saw the cuteness of Aluna who was angry, just laughed and followed Aluna who had already left. Entering the super market.