The Ultama

Chapter 6 (Unexpected surprise)

Rin slowly opened her eyes to the soft glow of morning light filtering through the curtains. She lay on her side, propped up on one elbow, watching woman still sleeping. The woman's chest rose and fell gently with each breath, a serene rhythm that made Rin smile. The sight of her peaceful expression, framed by strands of hair that danced lightly across her face, filled Rin with warmth.

"Good morning." Rin whispered softly, almost afraid to disturb the moment. The woman stirred slightly, a smile breaking across her lips even in her sleep. "Good morning." she murmured back, her voice thick with slumber.

Rin felt a flutter in her heart, and she leaned in closer, drawn by an urge to kiss her. Just as her lips were about to meet Her's, the sudden vibration of a phone on the other side of the room shattered the intimacy of the moment. Frustrated, Rin pulled away and sat up, glancing over at the source of the disturbance. Her heart sank as she saw Ahady's name flashing on the screen, accompanied by a staggering number of missed notifications: 30 calls and 15 messages.

"Ugh." she groaned under her breath, raking a hand through her hair as she grabbed the phone. With a deep breath, she answered the call. "Ahady?"

"Rin! Where have you been? I've been worried sick!" Ahady's voice crackled with concern, urgency lacing his words. "I'm sorry." Rin said, her tone soothing. "I didn't mean to worry you. I met someone last night and... well, I ended up spending the night with her."

There was a pause on the other end, and Rin could almost picture Ahady processing the information. "A woman?" he finally asked, a note of understanding in his voice.

"Yeah." Rin replied, a slight blush creeping onto her cheeks. They exchanged a few more words before Rin finally hung up, her heart racing from the conversation. Turning back to woman, who was now stretching, Rin sighed softly. "I have to go." she said reluctantly, feeling a tug at her heart.

"But before you go..." The woman interrupted, her voice playful yet soft. She rolled onto her side, her emerald eyes sparkling with mischief. "My name is Ina. And who are you, my princess?"

Rin couldn't help but smile, warmth flooding her chest. She leaned in slightly, a teasing glint in her golden eyes. "It's Rin." she said, her voice dripping with affection, "and you've enchanted me."

Rin darted through the campus, her heart still pounding from the morning's events. The cool air nipped at her cheeks as she weaved through students, heading toward the main hall. She hadn't meant to lose track of time, but between Ina, the phone call, and everything else, the morning had passed in a blur. As she approached the steps, she spotted Ahady waiting near the entrance. His arms were crossed, and his eyebrows arched the moment he saw her. Rin jogged up, slightly out of breath.

"Hey..." Rin greeted, hoping her casual tone would ease the situation.

"You're late." Ahady said, but his voice was more curious than accusing.

Rin brushed a hand through her hair. "For me classes don't start until this afternoon, so I'm fine." Ahady wasn't letting her off that easily. His eyes narrowed playfully. "But I'm not talking about class, Rin. What happened last night?" he asked with a mischievous smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

Rin sighed, leaning against the stone railing. "I told you, I met someone."

"And? You did it?" Ahady interrupted, his tone teasing as he leaned closer, eyebrow raised. Rin shot him a look, playful yet warning. "Watch what you say next." she muttered, trying to hide a smile.

Ahady chuckled, throwing up his hands. "Okay, okay. I'm just happy for you. Really." Rin rolled her eyes but smiled in return. "Thanks. Anyway, can we talk about something else now?"