99 Love for You

99CU(S2): Injured

Cecilia PoV

I walked down the streets of the city with tears flowing. I convinced myself that this was all a dream. Everything that happened today was a nightmare. I will soon wake up from this dream.

But no, I'm not dreaming. I'm experiencing all this. Unreal. I've officially parted ways with Mas Alvian starting today. My first love, I let her go to be with her first love.

Sounds weird indeed. But I thought carefully. I've been praying for days not to make the wrong decision. And this is my decision.

...***...

Arriving home, my mother was waiting for me on the porch with Ishmael. I must be worried, because I haven't been home till late this night. I can't meet you, mother.

I walked past Mom and Ishmael. I went straight into my room. I buried myself in a pillow. I'm sorry, mother. I'm not ready to meet anyone right now. Leave me alone.

"Mom better rest. It's late at night. I also have to go to the office again." Ishmael's pamphlet to Mary's mother.

"Thank you very much, Son Ismail. Forgive Cecil's attitude."

"Yes, Mom is okay."

...***...

First day. I'm still fucked. After waking up from sleep. I just kept quiet. I'm not going to the office today and a few days. I've asked Mr. Rangga for permission.

Mom brought me breakfast. But I haven't touched it. I have no appetite. There's no taste. Usually mom would nag whenever I wouldn't eat. But now I'm just silent.

Day two. Still same. I remained silent in the room. Occasionally go out for a shower and just shirk. My mother always brought me food. Just a little tasting. At night, I don't know why I always cry. Maybe I still can't accept this farewell. Even though I decided to separate myself.

Day three. Mom came to my room. Combing my messy hair. My eyes are starting to blacken. I'm back to fucked up. Just like the old days, when Tasya left me for good. I heard Mom as much as she wanted to comb my hair. I don't think my eyes are warming up either. I shed tears too. I'm sorry mom... Forgive your son. I just look strong on the outside, but inside I'm so hurt.

...***...

Ismail PoV's

Day four. Mary's mother came to me crying. I'm rattled. It must be because of Cecilia, his daughter. Cecil hasn't been out of his room for days. It's fucked. That's the story of Maria's mother. I can what? I want to do something, but can I?

"Mom how's Nak Ismail? I can't bear to see Cecilia suffer so much." Maria's mother told me with tears in her eyes.

I can't bear to see Maria's mother continue to grieve. I'm the closest person he's got. Maria's mother must be confused to tell anyone but me.

I'd really like to help. But Cecilia is not the type of person who easily accepts help. He doesn't like it when anyone meddles with his problems. But I can't bear to see Maria's mother grieving like this either. I have to think of a way.

That night, I saw Cecilia coming out of her room. He's standing in the house. Thank goodness he came out. I feel sorry to see how he is. His body looks so skinny. Plus, he wears a loose t-shirt. It makes his body smaller.

Cecilia looked at the sky. Staring stars. Well, that's what he always does when he's sad. Suddenly he turned to me, and I immediately dodged. Don't let him know that I'm watching him secretly. My heart is beating fast. What if he finds out? He'll be mad at me. I had to think of the right way to make her smile again.

Fifth day. I found a great way to make Cecilia smile even if a little. I'll try tonight.

At night, I waited for Cecilia to come out of the house. There was a little doubt in my heart. What if he doesn't like my attitude? I'm messing with my hair. It wasn't long before I saw Cecilia coming out of the house. Stand up and look up at the sky.

"No need to hide. Come out Ismail." The sound surprised me. It turns out that my existence is known to him.

"Eh? I-iya." I replied with anxious expectation. "Here's something for you." I showed you the package I was holding earlier. "We ate together!" Take me.

I can't believe Cecilia is approaching.

"What'sthis? A pizza?" I saw the sparkling eyes.

"really? That place does sell the best pizza."

Cecilia picked up a slice of pizza and ate it. He looks like a man who hasn't eaten in days.

"Be careful eating it, it'll choke."

Cecilia smiled with a mouth full of pizza.

"How are you? Is it okay? You look so skinny." I ask carefully.

Cecilia stopped eating and looked at me. There were dark circles formed under his eyes. She must have been crying all night for a few days.

"I-I won't comment. Seriously!! Because I don't know what it's like to have a broken heart. Please don't be angry!" It was certain that my face was red because I was so afraid that Cecilia would get angry.

Cecilia looked at me in wonder. Then he laughed.

"Mahaha."

Whatisthis? Why is he laughing? Is there something wrong with what I said?

"Sorrys... I didn't mean to laugh at you. But that was really funny."

Cecilia laughed again. Thank goodness he was willing to laugh just because of something like this.

"Thank you for the pizza." Cecilia smiled back.

I was so happy because he wanted to smile again.

...***...

He was Ismail, the handsome police officer who rented a house next to my mother's. I knew him when my daughter Tasya had an accident and died.

He's a good guy. His attitude is always mature in the face of a problem. I admire her. As a neighbor and friend. If asked if one day I could fall in love with her or not, I could not answer. For sure, right now, I'm comfortable with him as a friend. That'sthat's all.

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Serial-----

*Assalamu'alaikum all...

Finally I continued also for season two while still revising some parts in season one.

I-I-wrote that,, there's no easy way there's trouble. Develop an imagination in the brain and pour it into writing.

But, I still enjoy every process because I love it.

Thank you for all your support

Wassalamu'alaikum,

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