90 Days Pursuing My Husband's Love

Meet Andreas (Chapter 33)

My car stopped in front of the TPU gate where Mama and Papa were buried. Friday morning will certainly be many people who come to the tomb, as today.

I walked on the footpath that had been lined with concrete to the pusara Mama and Papa side by side.

It looks like the navel that says the names of Papa and Mama is so clean and the green grass that grows on it has been cut neatly.

Before arriving at the funeral, I had stopped at the flower shop to buy Mama's favorite white roses and also sow roses.

I started to sprinkle flowers on Mama and Papa's grave. Do not forget I pray that Mama and Papa be given the best place by God.

"Ma, Dad. Sorry for the last few months Veli couldn't come. Veli thought that Veli would soon meet with Mama and Papa because of this disease that Veli suffered. But God wants something else. God denied all the doctor's verdicts saying Veli could only last 90 days. In fact Veli can still survive to this day. Maafin Veli also because he had been rash to make a decision by giving all the assets of the Arista family to Arnold who had been Veli thought was the man who had always been Veli's protector after Mama and Papa left. Turns out Veli was wrong Mah's man, Pah. Now Veli knows who it is. And Veli can only hope, Veli can find his own happiness." I said with tears in my eyes so as not to fall on the navel of Mama and Papa.

After finishing the pilgrimage to Mama and Papa's graves, I returned to the car and took a cell phone and called Ms. Sumi.

"Where else is Sumi?" My toot.

"I'm at Miss's house, cleaning." Reply Ms. Sumi.

"Is Arnold still home?" Ask again.

"No. Mr. Arnold has been gone since." Answer Ms. Sumi.

"alright. Thank you." Thank you." I said and then decided on a phone call.

'It's good that he's gone. So, I don't have to bother looking for another inn.' I thought.

After driving for a while, my car stopped right in front of the gate of a building where I was attending school and met Andreas for the first time.

I parked my car and started walking into the school building. The students must be studying in the classroom at this time, because the school looks quiet from the outside.

I met a senior teacher who taught me first. Her hair is starting to bleach. I don't think he's still teaching to this day.

"You're Velicia Arista, right?" Ask the senior teacher named Budi.

I nodded and greeted him with respect.

"Sir is healthy?" My toot.

"As you can see, I'm still young." The answer.

I laughed at Mr. Budi's reply.

"What made the young miss of the Arista family come to this school?"

"Just miss the school atmosphere sir." Reply origin.

In fact, I just happened to pass by and so want to reminisce by stopping by this school.

"Sir, in the music room. Is there a piano I used to play?" My toot.

"still. It just so happens that today the kids are learning music from a famous pianist alumni of this school as well. If you want to see, come with me. I happen to be going through there too."

I smiled as I nodded and followed in the footsteps of Mr. Budi walking towards the room which was a music studio for the students.

Approaching the studio room, my ears clearly heard the sound of the piano keys playing a familiar song in my ears. I accelerated my footsteps, even preceded Pak Budi and immediately entered.

Perhaps the sound of the door I opened was too loud making the students stare at me who was standing at the entrance.

My eyes caught Andreas sitting in front of the piano with his finger still attached to the piano keys. His eyes looked surprised looking at me.

"Sorry." I'm awkward.

Right after that the sound of the break sign bell rang. All the students started scattering out, past my body that remained standing fixed in the middle of the door.

"Little girl. Until when you'll keep standing there. Come here, do you want to play the piano with me?" Andreas Said.

Without answering, I stepped so lightly close to her. There is a sense of happiness and fear that I feel.

I began to sit next to him, both facing the piano that we had always played. My heart beats so fast. I don't know what my face is like now.

"Come, come play with me. Just like before." Andreas said to disperse my reverie.

With trembling hands, I started playing piano keys with Andreas. Memories of the past are back. I really enjoyed our piano playing with the song 'Sleep in the deep sea.' Without feeling my tears began to fall.

This song is often played by my mother. And, after Mama's gone, Andreas was the one who used to play it for me. He was the one who taught me to play the piano.

Until the song stops my tears keep flowing. It's still clear in my memory, the day I lost Mama and Papa. Then met Andreas who became my encouragement. But, fate played me by making me have to marry Arnold who at that time I thought he was Andreas.

The fool I used to be, never asked his name. I just called him Big Brother, and he called me little girl.

3 Years I had to go through a marriage relationship with the wrong person. And now, the person I've admired sitting next to me, playing piano with me. But, why do I feel like he's too far away for me to reach.

A soft touch caressed my cheek. When I opened my eyes, I saw Andreas wiping my tears with his hands. When our views collided, he stopped his actions.

"Sorry." He said with an awkward face.

'Is that how disgusting I am to him?'

Andreas then stood up and chose to sit on the bench reserved for the students.

"How are you?" Ask Andreas.

"I'm good." Reply while walking and sitting in the student chair which is somewhat distant from him.

Silent.

We both have no voice. From the look on his face, I can see, he was very awkward with the atmosphere created.

"When did you start teaching kids here?" I tried to make the atmosphere melt.

"Since I've been back from abroad." Andreas answered briefly.

The atmosphere was silent again, I didn't know what else to ask. While Andreas, he seemed to not want to say anything to me.

'Did I just ask him about his feelings for me.'

"Andreas...."

"Little girl..."

We called at the same time.

"You go first." Her speech.

I began to take a deep breath and exhale slowly.

"Do you know who I really like?" My toot.

I actually already know the answer. But, still I want to listen to the confession from him directly.

"I know." Short reply.

"Did you know when I decided to marry Arnold?" Ask again.

"I know..." Answer again.

"Then, if you know everything. Why don't you prevent me from marrying the wrong person?"

This time I gathered all my courage to ask. I looked right into Andreas's face, and he just looked down and said,

"I'm sorry little girl."

What kind of answer is that, that's not the answer I want. I want her to tell me why she didn't prevent the marriage between me and Arnold, if she'd known how I felt about her all along.

"Is it because you don't like me?" Suddenly said.

"Bu-not that." Andreas answered me stammeringly.

"Then why? Don't you know my true feelings are liking you. And you let me marry the wrong person and even have to live 3 years of my life with someone who never appreciated me at all. Doesn't that mean you don't like me?" I said with a roaring chest.

I wish he could answer all the curiosity in my heart, but he didn't.

"I'm sorry." That was the only answer that came from his lips.

"I don't need an apology from you Brother Andreas." My words were full of emphasis on the word 'sister'. "What I want to ask is, do you like me or not? That's all." Continue me.

"I'm sorry, I can't answer your question." Andreas said then walked away through the door and out of the music studio room.

I want to scream to call his name. But my mouth seems locked. I can't say one more word. There are only tears that fall.

'Why is it so hard for him to say yes or no. So that I no longer wish for him.'

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