After the Farewell

Bonchap - Washington DC

Why Ren I accelerated five years, because I did not want to be stuck with the story is not clearly long-winded drama so it has been made clear before that Ren rejected Hyung-woon, Jake and Hidetoshi because he prefers his career.

Washington DC, United States...

Ren was assigned to the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia six months ago. After she decided to get serious about her education and work, Ren began to be sent abroad frequently.

His ability to speak foreign languages other than English, making him faster career. Ren is fluent in Japanese, Korean, German and French because he has been preparing since childhood to travel the world carrying the name of the country even though his Daddy is a Japanese citizen, but Ren takes the mother's citizen, while Riku chooses the Japanese citizen.

As long as he chooses school, Ren gets word that Oom Jake has finally gotten the tether of a different high school teacher ten years younger and Ren is grateful for it. Hyung-woon chooses to return to Seoul to replace the father there while the company in Jakarta, held by his cousin. Hidetoshi eventually married a Japanese girl on vacation in Jakarta.

Ren himself does not regret choosing to be a career woman rather than marry. Sometimes we have to choose, we can't take both.

"Can you wait a minute? I want to take you to tea" Marcelo's smile spread Ren's daydream.

"Aren't you Italian?" Ren slit his eyes.

"Half Italian Half British. Don't ask about football, because I can't choose between Italy or England" said Marcelo. "Aspetta and attimo. Just a minute." The man went straight into the building of the KBRI

Ren just shook his head and waited in front of his car. The Italian man always has charm.

Ten minutes later Marcelo came out and smiled at Ren.

"Sorry waiting. Let's go to Leopold's cafe yuk" Marcelo asked.

"Eh but my car?" Ren glanced at his mini Cooper.

"I'm the one driving." Marcelo raises his hand asking for Ren's car keys and the girl gives. I don't know why he just relaxed going alone with this guy he just met.

Marcelo opens the passenger door for Ren and he walks into the driver's seat. The man then stopped and took Ren's car to the Leopold cafe.

The two arrive at the cafe which is quite crowded with many visitors and Marcelo invites Ren to sit in the corner.

Ren picked up his phone which rang and made Marcelo squint his forehead. The riku?

"Assalamualaikum" said Ren.

"Wa'alaikum salam. You where?" ask Riku

"Leopold's Cafe."

"OKAY. Slide."

"Who?" ask Marcelo after Ren puts his phone in.

"My twin brother" Ren smiled. The two order food and half an hour later a handsome man with a gray bead comes up to Ren.

"Halo sis" he said, kissing Ren's cheek.

"Hey. This is Marcelo Romano, from the Italian embassy. I met you at the KBRI." Ren introduces Riku to Marcelo.

"My brother Takahashi."

"Marcelo Romano."

"Have you finished college?" ren asked as he hugged the arm of Riku who was sitting next to him.

"It has. This afternoon I can rest after almost a week in the hospital" he said. "Finally, Didi Kempot again."

Ren rolled his eyes lazily. Really Daddy's kid!

"I also work at the KBRI?" ask Marcelo.

"Oh no, I'm a specialist here at George Washington University School of Medicine. I've been here for about a year, uh Ren moved here. So we get together again" said Riku.

Marcelo nodded and their order came.

***

"How long have you been in Washington?" ask Riku.

"Not yet to know" Ren replied as he hugged Riku's arm. Washington in the fall is colder than usual.

"Now you're not married yet?" ask Riku.

"I don't know what I want myself, Rik. I'm grateful Oom Jake got his soul mate so I don't feel guilty about rejecting him."

"Oom Jake was actually still expecting you, Ren. He's really in love with you but he knows enough that the situation isn't possible." Riku kissed his sister's temple.

"May he really love his wife" Ren smiled.

"When he got married, you were on service to France so couldn't come and you know, his face looked like yours." Ren was surprised to hear that. "Not very similar but something similar."

"At least I'm relieved that Oom Jake's got a mate." Ren invites Riku to sit in a garden chair.

"Daddy met Hyung-woon last week. And you know, she hasn't been married until now." Riku looked at Ren. "When Daddy asked why he wasn't married when he was 29 now, the answer was waiting for you."

Ren looked at Riku with a look of disbelief.

"He's still waiting for you Ren. So, do not be too rigid with your career desires. We can plan, we can make a bucket list but we can't escape fate." Riku hugged Ren's body.

"I'm done next year and already got an offer to work in Jakarta because I don't want to be away from Opa, Daddy and Mommy. Moreover, Opa has been 75 years, although still healthy and spare change but we will have to keep an eye on our parents."

Ren was silent.

"If indeed your soul mate comes as soon as possible either Hyung-woon or the man earlier, I hope you don't be selfish Ren. Mommy and Daddy are actually between proud and sad. Proud you have a good career, sad because you prefer a career compared to your nature of a woman."

Ren menatap Riku. "Kok mommy dan Daddy tidak bilang kalau mereka keberatan dengan keputusan ku berkarir?"

"And make you run away? Oh no Ren, they love you, love you and are proud of you. But secretly they want to see you marry the man who loves you and you love."

Ren recalled that when she accompanied her parents to her business partner, Rayden had interrupted "When you hold the hand of her future husband Ren."

Riku rubbed his sister's shoulder. "That's mommy's prayer and Daddy's Ren. And if that time comes, don't you refuse."

Ren nodded.

***

A private plane from Seoul arrives at Washington DC's Dulles airport. A silver-haired and cold-faced man descended from the plane. Since five years ago, the man became a cold man and he was only warm with certain people.

"Mr Jeong, Miss Ren is here" whispered her assistant..

"Where is he now?" hyung-woon asked coldly.

"In the park together with Mr. Takahashi Junior."

Hyung-woon smiles smirk. Finally meet Ren again and this time I won't let go.

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