Niel continued to hold Zee's mama's hand. The man already knew the problem, which was a misunderstanding. If this was not straightened out, their relationship would forever be hampered by misunderstandings that stretched trust. Moreover, a few days ago Zee had also shown his seriousness to get back into a relationship with Niel again.
"Auntie, please listen to me. I am not lying about that woman. It's not just Zee who is traumatized. I was also traumatized because I thought Zee was really married to another man. Since Zee left, I couldn't fall in love again. In fact, until Zee came home, no one could replace Zee from my heart," Niel explained sincerely.
Lisna still didn't believe him. She threw Niel's hand away. However, Niel did not give up. He grabbed Zee's mama's hand again.
"Auntie, you can ask Zee how she feels. Zee is also the same as me who secretly wants my relationship and her to be intact again. Do you have the heart to separate us?" Niel demanded dramatically.
The outraged aunt, of course, was incredulous and still thought that Niel was the one who had influenced Zee to become enamored again.
"No need to dream. You will never deserve to be with Zee because you have hurt her," Lisna shouted.
Niel wanted to plead again but instead Zee spoke up and sobbed, "Mom, what Niel said is true. Zee still loves Niel and Zee was the one who pursued Niel first. Actually, Zee didn't care if Niel had cheated on him before. Besides, Zee is only concerned with his current ambition, which is not to let Niel go again. So, please, Ma, don't crush Zee's dreams or Zee won't be able to open his heart forever."
Niel was touched by Zeevanka's words. Niel was amazed that even though Zee was convinced that she had cheated on him in the past, she still loved him by being single for a long time and coming back to Niel to win his heart back. Niel didn't expect a woman as strong as Zee. However, it cannot be denied that Niel is also very grateful that Zee was able to be patient for him.
The mother, who heard the unexpected narrative from her daughter, immediately fell silent. Lisna was certainly not willing to let Zee fall into a slump again and close her heart. Moreover, Zee looked as earnest as Niel. Lisna couldn't bear to mortgage her daughter's happiness. So, Lisna was forced to let go with a heavy heart.
"Are you sure about your decision to return to Niel?" her mother asked Zee seriously.
Zee nodded firmly with tears in her eyes. "I'm sure, Ma. Please bless us, Ma," Zee pleaded earnestly.
Lisna turned to look at Niel with a sad face. Her eyes saw the sincerity and seriousness behind Niel's eyes.
"You're really not cheating, right? You promise not to make my daughter cry again, right?" Lisna asked persistently.
"I promise, Tante. This time I won't let Zee get heartbroken or misunderstood again. I really love her," Niel said earnestly.
Seeing the two lovebirds who did not want to be separated anymore, Lisna resigned herself. She immediately slammed Zee's hand down hard.
"Haish. That's it. But just watch out you make Zee cry again, your history is over because I already know who you are!" threatened Lisna.
Although she was a little afraid of the threat, she was also relieved that Lisna had really given her blessing. Because of that, Niel felt very grateful as she said, "Thank you, Tante. I promise not to waste Zee again."
Lisna did not respond again. She simply walked away with a grunt of disapproval. Honestly, it was difficult for a mother who had seen her child hurt by a man for a long time to suddenly be willing to return to that man again. So, even if Niel was proven innocent, Lisna still needed time to calm down.
In the park, Zee and Niel were still squatting in close proximity, making them look into each other's eyes. There was a sense of longing and relief that swelled in both of their hearts until they were speechless.
"Zee, I'm sorry for making you misunderstand. And from now on, I will also forgive you for the wound you scratched when you said you were going to marry someone," Niel said softly.
He brought his lips closer to Zee's thin, sexy lips as he gently suckled. It was only a lick before they stopped and looked at each other.
"Zee, are you sure you want to come back to me? I'm afraid I'll go crazy with you after you agree," Niel softly explained.
Zee could only shed tears hearing Niel's sincerity that Zee had never heard in a long time. The kiss was equally exciting but the impression it created was different. If yesterday tended to feel like a sympathetic kiss, this time it was purely because of the intertwined longing and love. The woman nodded as a sign that she was sure of her decision to return. After all, the one who intended to give herself up first was also Zee herself.
"I will also be crazy about you. So don't try to walk away from me," Zeevanka whispered.
Their gazes met. Shamelessly, Zee kissed Niel first. Both of them closed their eyes and enjoyed the euphoria like no other. Their love was still the same as before; gentle and intoxicating. Only Niel could make Zee break down in longing and desire for more indescribable love.
Yes, Niel was her first love and the only man she fell in love with. He was also the man who had captured her first kiss. So, while enduring loneliness and disappointment while abroad, only the beautiful memories with Niel could strengthen Zee's feelings. She was madly in love.
After they kissed until they were out of breath, Niel stopped the activity to get as much oxygen as possible. He was equally relieved to have cleared up the misunderstanding that had plagued him for years. Niel, on the other hand, had to be aware of his limits so that he wouldn't make a mistake before the ark of their marriage set sail.
So, Niel embraced Zeevanka in a hug and patted her slender back comfortingly.
"Honey, I love you. From then until now," Niel said softly and deeply.
Zee could feel the warmth of Niel's embrace. So, with her breath still a little ragged, she hugged back. Actually, there was gratitude because Niel still recognized his limits. She just needed to be satisfied with the warm embrace of the man she had always longed for.
"I love you much more, Niel," Zeevanka replied.
They enjoyed the coming dusk with their hearts at peace. I don't know how long it's been since they realized that nature is so beautiful while enjoying nature with your partner can create perfection.