A World Without Seams

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Rachel returned to work after returning home from her vacation. Upon returning home, he finds a letter as well as some gifts that Cecil left to Bram to give to Rachel. The letter contains her apology all along, she admits that she was selfish and kept Bram away from Rachel solely out of excessive jealousy. But in the end, Cecil heavily releases Bram and obeys the will of his parents. After reading the letter, Rachel decides to call Cecil. But the girl's number was off, even the days after Rachel tried but still the same, it was never active again.

His relationship with Andre is getting closer despite being opposed by Bram. Rachel must steal time to meet Andre outside office hours. I don't know what the reason is until Bram repeatedly forbade him to be close to Andre.

Rachel is only close friends with Andre, even though she knows that Andre is not so. Andre always gave him little attention either in the office or outside. From there came gossip among other employees. But Rachel tried to thicken her ears. He believes that someday the rumors will be extinguished by themselves.

Among all the events, what makes him uncomfortable at this time is Andini's mom. His boss is a little fierce, rigid and hard. Usually it is, but since the gossip himself and Andre began to talk a lot it makes Andini look more somber and put a lot of work on Rachel. Rachel doesn't care about work, but sometimes it makes her uncomfortable.

On the other hand, he makes a new friend Cecil's replacement whose desk is not far from him. A girl who is younger than him and very talented. Naturally he could occupy Cecil's table. Her son is cheerful, loves to sing and dance. The initial meeting reminded Rachel of the figure of Jim.

"Hul... The invitation!" Boy gave her a white invitation.

"Thanks...!" rachel replied, stopping her drawing and looking at the cover. Invitation reunion of his High School friends. It felt lazy to open so Rachel just let the invitation go and put it next to her computer screen.

He is not interested in coming to the reunion event which sometimes only becomes a show of 'what you are successful'. Because in the past when Rachel had not worked as she is now, she was present at the event. His show bored and upset him. Not that they remember school days, instead showing off their daily activities. Aaah back then Rachel was just a family burden. The job is still freelance. So he was just a lot of silence and say goodbye even though the event was not finished.

Rachel regained her senses from her daydreams and immediately resumed her work. Shortly a message from Andre entered his phone, as usual the man would take him to lunch at one of Rachel's favorite places, of course the girl agreed to Andre's invitation. He replied to the message with a smile.

And about Andre, to be honest Rachel does not have more feelings. But when his heart breaks and he has to forget someone, it seems like he also needs entertainment. In addition to his co-workers, Bram, he also needs Andre. Actually Rachel did not want to be seen giving hope to Andre. Sometimes he will also stay away from Andre if he feels Andre has another challenge. Rachel of course was sensitive to what Andre's desire was to approach her. But he still can't forget Jim.

And I don't know how that guy is? If he could ask, he asked to meet with Jim even if only briefly. At least he could let go of the miss and say everything that was in his head. After that, the burden will decrease.

The phone didn't stop clinking from before. Apparently his High School group replied to each other's message. Rachel saw the conversation of her friends without any intention of joining the conversation. After that, more and more of his friends commented. Rachel broke her concentration. He made his phone silent mode and continued his work.

In the afternoon, returning from Andre's office to take Rachel home. But he refused on the grounds that he had an appointment with his schoolmate. He just wanted to calm his mind for a moment. Rachel decides to go to one of the malls and enter an ice cream shop. He ordered a jumbo size for himself and tried to enjoy it.

"Hellis...! You're here?" ask Tania who just came in.

"Eeeh yes, by yourself?" ask Rachel.

"Yup... Wait a minute, I order first," Tania said. Rachel nodded. Ten minutes later Tania joins Rachel.

"Tumben is alone" said Rachel.

"Yes, really bosen. Dingy. I want to do it myself first," said Tania, feeding a spoonful of ice cream to her mouth.

"Nothing, want to be alone, too" Rachel replied, then they laughed. The two talked about many things, as if they were old friends who had just met.

"What's busy until I'm alone?" ask Rachel.

"Obviously, someone wants a reunion. They asked for a show at my hotel. Just a lot of obstacles and just got around after the debate alot,"

"Reunion?"

"Yes High School reunion," replied Tania.

"What is this High School?" rachel asked to show her the invitation letter.

"Yes, you're an alumni?" ask Tania.

"Yes, it's just really males going along. The nebosenin!" Rachel said.

"Iiih no loh, I see the concept is even really cool. And you know they invited one of those famous idol groups" Tania said enthusiastically.

"Hmmm... I know," said Rachel listlessly.

"Not even the spirit? I'm really excited to do it despite a pretty good debate with their team. But the ending is so cool! They even rehearsed for the gig, look at it!" Tania thrust her phone into Rachel's face. With ogah-ogahan Rachel concerned video of the idol singing while dancing accompanied by a backup dancer. Then there are also some photos that were taken by Tania. They even took photos together. But the last photo makes Rachel freeze.

Behind the idol, in that line of dancers. There was a face that was no longer foreign. The face that had been haunting his mind, filling his lonely nights also filled his dreams. Jim. Turns out she was a dancer in that idol group. Rachel never knew who she was coming with, never asked about her dancing. That's the regret thing now.

But God showed us his way through Tania.

"Hello! Hel's? You okay?" ask Tania.

"It's okay, you know him?" point Rachel at Jim's picture.

"No, but several times there he asked for all their needs. Looks like he's the leader. Rachel nodded her head.

Suddenly he changed his decision. He found an idea about his reunion. He should come this time. The opportunity will not come a second time. Rachel had to seize the moment.