"No worries, dear. Indeed, our cuisine is not the best. But we love to cook for our grandson and granddaughter-in-law," Diana said excitedly.

"Grandma..." Sabrina's face blushed at Diana's words.

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"You're making her shy," Arka laughed. "If you want to cook fried chicken and hot plate eggplant, don't forget to ask the maids to help you. We are also happy if you want to cook for us, but don't let yourself get tired."

Diana and Indah were very happy when they found out that Arka and Sabrina wanted to eat their food. If the two refused, they would feel sad.

They could never bother them.

After lunch, Arka and Sabrina sat on the terrace enjoying the afternoon breeze while drinking tea. Meanwhile, Diana and Indah watched TV before deciding to rest in their respective rooms.

Arka made his own tea and poured it for Sabrina.

"Brother, you are this good, you have many women chasing after you, huh?" Sabrina asked on purpose.

The sun shone on the side of her face, but Sabrina didn't mind at all. She smiled and waited for Arka's answer.

Arka just looked at her. His eyes were glued to Sabrina's face as if he couldn't take his eyes off her anymore.

"There are many women who like me, but I only like one woman," Arka smiled as he said it.

Sabrina lowered her head, pretending to drink her tea. But Arka could see her neck and ears were turning red too.

"Sabrina…"

"What are you doing?" Sabrina replied with a shy smile.

"Why don't you dare to look at me? Everyone says you are afraid of me. That seems to be true," Arka said disappointedly.

Sabrina raised her head and looked at Arka, "I'm not afraid of you. I just…"

"Just what?" Arka looked at her intently.

"You are like our leader. When we play together, you make the decisions and lead us all. I respect you. Yes, I respect you, not fear you," Sabrina finally found a reasonable excuse. She felt like she wanted to praise herself for being able to come up with an excuse so quickly.

"Today is our first date. What do you feel?" Arka asked while looking at Sabrina calmly.

"Brother, I don't like picking blueberries. I don't like my hands getting dirty because of the blueberry juice that's hard to clean. I don't want to get my clothes dirty. But if you want to help Grandma pick it, I can accompany you. I say this, I mean, I want to tell you that we are not compatible."

"And what makes us so?"

"You don't know what I want to do and…"

"You want to fish in the pond and cook the fish you fished," Arka interrupted.

"You know it?" Sabrina looked at him in surprise.

"I know, but I didn't intend to go along with all your wishes. Sabrina, love is mutual. I can't always give you love if you don't give the same. You must also learn to love me. This week, you weren't looking for me at all," Arka said frankly.

"But when it comes to dating, it's always the men who go after the women," Sabrina said.

"Men and women are equal. No one is more righteous than the other one, nobody's better than another." Arka took his teacup and inhaled the aroma. It made him feel calm.

Sabrina saw Arka sipping his tea very quietly.

"Bro, I think today's date is boring. Every time I'm with you and see your face, I can't escape you at all. I always listen to what you have to say and I don't like it."

"If you're right, I'll listen to you," Arka said while looking at Sabrina affectionately.

"But you are always right and I can only follow you so I don't make a mistake," Sabrina replied in a low voice.

"Did I ever force you to always listen to me?" Arka reached out to stroke Sabrina's head. "Stupid girl. Do you think I enjoy controlling everyone? I'm tired too. I hope I have someone who I can share my sorrows and joys with."

"Brother…" Sabrina looked at him in confusion.

"Why do I insist on picking blueberries in the morning?" Arka asked.

"Because it's very hot during the day. The fruit must have fallen to the ground and can no longer be eaten. You wanted to pick it in the morning so that it could be cooled in the refrigerator and we could eat it while fishing in the afternoon. I know you're right. But I just want you to spoil me when you're with me," Sabrina said.

Arka laughed lightly when he heard that. "I've heard that story. A man who loves a woman has two rules in his life. First, his wife was always right. Second, if the wife is wrong, go back to the first point."

"Right!" Sabrina nodded proudly.

"If that's the case, it's the same as looking for a slave, not a husband," said Arka calmly.

Sabrina pursed her lips. "You are not willing to be my slave?"

"If you love me, I'd do anything for you. But you didn't choose me. Now I just want you to learn, step by step so that you understand and take a bold step in the future," said Arka.

Sabrina couldn't help but ask. "Brother, did our date make you happy?"

"Of course I'm very happy. You don't complain and you are patient. You deserve to be praised," said Arka.

Sabrina was happy to hear that, so she walked over to Arka and sat beside him. "Worthy of praise? Is there a gift for me?"

"Of course. May I kiss you?" Arka asked.

"Not!" Sabrina immediately refused without a second thought.

What kind of gift is that?

"What did I just say to make you refuse?" Arka pretends to have amnesia after getting rejected by Sabrina.

"May I kiss you…" Sabrina replied, repeating Arka's words.

"Sure," Arka said with a smile.

"You… You tricked me again…!" Sabrina was blushing hard.

The two of them sat in silence on the tatami, on the terrace of the house. Arka's hand held Sabrina's cheek and his lips gently caressed the girl's lips.

A faint aroma of tea could be felt from the girl's soft lips. Sabrina didn't know what had happened to her, but she loved the kiss.

She loved the kiss so much that she couldn't stop kissing Arka.

When Arka kissed her, Sabrina felt that he was spoiling her.

Arka is a very firm and stern man. But he always treated her gently and patiently. Sabrina always knew that.

"Sabrina, are you here?" At that moment, Aksa's voice was heard from the front door.

Sabrina patted Arka's shoulder to remind him that Aksa was looking for them.

"Let's hide," Arka pulled Sabrina to hide in the warehouse.

Sabrina's eyes flickered with excitement. "Are we playing stealth?"

"Turn off your phone," said Arka.

They were hiding in the tea leaf storage area. There, various kinds of tea leaves collected by Diana were stored and emitting various scents.

Aksa rushed to the terrace and looked at the garden. He looked at the two cups of tea on the table, but didn't see Sabrina nor Arka.

Suddenly, a rat's voice came out of nowhere. Sabrina was so shocked and almost screamed. Fortunately, Arka immediately muffled her scream with a kiss.

"Umm…" Sabrina pointed towards the end of the wall where she heard the rat's voice. Arka then carried her off the floor so she wouldn't be scared anymore.

Like a koala, Sabrina clung to Arka's body with her legs wrapped around the man's waist tightly.