Part 45

"This, I'll borrow for a moment," mumbled Fachri, taking the laptop from Airin's lap and placing it on the table in the corner of the room.

Airin, who was browsing materials for her studies, was startled. Seeing Fachri, who had just arrived and without permission took the laptop from her lap.

"Wait a moment. I need this..." Fachri whispered, sitting beside Airin. He hugged her and used her lap as a pillow. A place for him to release fatigue after a day's work.

Fachri's sudden embrace naturally made Airin freeze for a moment. She never expected the lecturer she knew as stern and rigid to act so affectionate now.

Coming and hugging her, showing how vulnerable he was without her. So, Airin allowed Fachri to rest for a while in his embrace.

And for some reason, there was an urge in Airin's heart to gently stroke Fachri's head, slowly, so as not to disturb his tranquility.

"How was your day?" Airin asked, gently patting Fachri's cheek. The awkwardness was still there, every time Fachri was