Strike To Your Heart

ward her after calling out her name. After five years

rederic asked, pullin

Finally, after five long years, she could see him again. "And how did you get so tall?

I guess I'm just meant to be tall," he said with confidence. "But why haven't you grown e

ge as Maira, and their bond had started when Maira became his translator during his first trip to Jakarta. They had kept their friendship alive through online chats over the years. Every time Frederic visited Jakarta, Maira would take him on tou

u'd come back a week before classes start," Mair

ound the city. Besides," he added, his voice softening, "I don

offering a sma

e. Are you dating her now?" Maira asked, changin

question, but before he could respond, Au

girl?" she a

with a teasing grin. "He told me a little about

name?" Aunt Claire asked, her excitement gro

ederic replied casually, his l

did you two meet?" Aunt Clai

sual calm tone. "She's a friend of a friend

ira interjected with a small

. A few minutes later, Uncle Anton walked in carrying Max on one arm and a shop

.

fore, thanks to Frederic's jokes and the amusing discussion about his potent

have a boyfriend soon while she's

"Indeed. Maira is an extraordinary girl. Boys

, but instead of feeling intimidated,

ion of a famous football player," Uncle Anton said, addin

y?" Frederic asked, clearly amu

much about him," Uncle Anton replied casual

sked, his expression shifting to on

fessional. "So, can we start being professional here?

gh a knowing smile still lingered on his face. "Luck

der her breath again and seek support from Aunt Claire. "Aunt, help me. Th

to Maira," Aunt Claire's voice was r

ra said with a pout. "Right, Max?" she continued with a sweet smile, turning her attention to

. After finishing his dessert, Frederic excused himself, e

ow of the porch lights. Before stepping into his car, Freder

ently. "I will take you around to every corner

t," she replied, her voice brimming with joy. His invitation made her

ing inside Maira dimmed. Her smile slowly vanished, replaced by an expression weighed down by unspoken emo

evening, when she had asked about Georgina, the tightness in her chest had been unrelenting. But, as alway

enuine attention, the way he was always there for her, had warmed her heart in a way she couldn't ignore. In that quiet moment, she knew the love grow