Between Asa And Taste

The world hugged him

Shelin's school doesn't go home. However, he cannot bring his problems home. He does not carry a burden for the house.

This afternoon Shelin tries not to care about Rian. He chooses to go to a shopping mall instead of meeting Rian in his office. He was tired of giving up and was always wrong.

"Hi" said a woman to Shelin when she arrived.

"Hello," said Shelin softly and so kindly.

Shelin doesn't know that guy. But after the engagement, his name became famous and many greeted him. He was just trying to be friendly to everyone who greeted him.

"alone?" ask the woman.

"Why indeed?" Shelin asked back.

"I don't think Mr. Rian will let his woman walk alone in this crowd" she said.

Shelin felt her chest tight. But he doesn't want to look sad. Rian is her future husband. As bad as Rian in the eyes of others, he did not want to add to the bad impression.

"My future husband is not unemployed who can accompany me twenty-four hours" Shelin replied very calmly.

The woman was already visibly upset but was trying to keep Shelin angry. Unfortunately, Shelin is good at hiding her feelings. He just smiled behind his heartache.

Until the woman finally called Riri's name. The name was unfamiliar to Shelin but managed to attract his attention. The woman told about Rian's relationship with Riri which was already very serious.

At that moment, Shelin's face changed. He could not hide his jealousy. The woman immediately left after successfully making Riri barely cry.

In solitude, Riri was really crying. He lamented his fate as if he had no future. The woman's words really made her sick.

At first, Shelin did not believe the woman's words. Moreover, he did not know the woman at all. Even when he asked the name of the woman, there was no answer. But the fact that what the woman said did make Shelin sure if the woman knew Rian.

"Why are you so bad?" shelin said as she rubbed the corner of her eye.

Not wanting those bad thoughts to overwhelm him, he went to see Rian in the office. The arrival of Shelin makes Manto prepare to get out of the room. Manto knew he was going to be held in the room, but a reason was prepared to get out.

Manto did not want to be a witness to Shelin's cries that afternoon. He knew the problem was getting bigger and almost broke. Shelin, who used to smile every time she met him, this morning could only avoid looking at him.

The eyes of the Shelin nuga look swollen. Although Manto does not know the real problem, but he is sure that Shelin is just finished crying. There was a problem that forced him to come to the office with puffy eyes. It was not impossible that the cry would break again there.

"Where are you, sir?" ask Danu.

Danu who was just about to enter the room immediately pushed her away from Rian's room. After that he pulled Danu back into his room.

"What the hell is it, sir?" ask Danu confused.

"There's Mrs Shelin inside" Manto replied.

"Why does his face panic? Isn't Miss Shelin used to going to the office?" ask Danu.

"This time is different" replied Manto.

Finally Manto explained the state of Shelin when he entered the room. His face is different. He was sure that there was a big problem between the two of them.

"Pak Rian can definitely deal with all these problems" Danu said.

Danu and Manto already know the problem that Rian is facing. But the two never talked about it. They just keep that information and hope that things improve soon.

"Sir Rian hasn't eaten yet. It's his lunch" Danu said as he lifted the lunch box his wife had sent to Rian.

"Leave first. There's no way we're going in just to bring her lunch" Manto said.

It was true, the hunger would be covered by the dizziness Rian's head faced with Shelin's cry. His tongue is also muddled as Shelin continues to urge him to explain everything about Riri.

"Here you go, he's just my past. You have a past too, right?" ask Rian.

"But you changed since Riri was present again in your life. Is this why you broke your phone? Let me not know everything, right? Tell me that you changed your phone number without telling me," Shelin accused.

"Stop boasting Shelin. Your accusations are getting worse," said Rian.

"Why did you change then?" ask Shelin.

"I'm still the old Rian. Nothing has changed" replied Rian.

"Yes, until you don't change. You're still Rian. But your heart is starting to change" said Shelin.

Heart changed? Yes, actually his heart had already changed when the news about Riri burst back. But he doesn't know what to behave now. All he knew was that he couldn't make any decisions at the moment. He just wants to live his life as if there is nothing.

"Shelin, don't cry. I'm sorry if I'm wrong. I'm going to fix myself" Rian said.

Shelin smiled cynically. Fix it? It means what the woman said. Rian had indeed broken ties with her. He was very ill when Rian admitted that he wanted to be alone lately.

"Enough Shelin! Stop saying her name in front of me" Pinta Rian.

"Why? Because you remember it more? Can't forget it?" ask Shelin.

"Stop!" rian said firmly.

Shelin is crying. He held his chest tightening. He really did not expect if his fear had come true all along.

"You are evil" said Shelin in between sobs.

Rian did not comment. Because in reality it is evil. He ignores Shelin after he convinces the woman. He promised to make Shelin the only woman in his heart. But in reality Riri's return made her heart change quickly.

"I'm sorry. I beg you to forgive me" said Rian slowly.

Rian rubbed his face and ruffled his hair. He wanted to vent his anger but there was Shelin there. He could only look at Shelin who was looking down from a distance. The mood became quiet. Only the sobs of Shelin could not say anything.

While Shelin was confused to interpret the apology that came out of Rian's mouth. Was it because he regretted what he had done? Or just sorry for not being able to be together anymore?

"So what do you want?" shelin asked when she could not guess the meaning of the apology.

"Shelin come on. You're not a kid anymore. Don't force me to make a decision at a time like this" Rian replied.

Hearing Rian's answer, Shelin was increasingly convinced that Rian was still holding a feeling for a woman named Riri. The proof is that he cannot make decisions at a time like this. If if Rian had not loved his past, why should he be confused about making this decision?

"I'm home. If you are sure of your decision, I will wait at home. My father and mother deserve to know about your decision" Shelin said.

Shelin goes away and gets sicker when she sees Rian just silently holding her back. It was as if Rian was indeed hoping that if Shelin were to leave from before him immediately.

"Who told Shelin about Riri? Ah, things are getting complicated. Heart, when can you make peace with this reality?" rian asked when he saw that Riri had already walked out of his room.

Rian did not know that the informing woman was Maudi. For a very long time he had not met Maudi. Unbeknownst to Rian, Maudi continues to scout him and devise various plans that will destroy Rian.

Rian grabs the phone on his desk and asks Manto to return to the room. It can't be alone. He needs friends to not get stressed. At least Manto became a good listener no matter what problems he told me.

"I love Riri so much. But I can't hurt Shelin" Rian told Manto.

Manto was surprised not to listen to Rian. A sentence that he thought was inappropriate for a real man to say. In his heart he laughed too. Rian says he doesn't want to hurt Shelin, but the truth is that Rian hurt Shelin.

"You better calm down first. Everything will not be finished with emotion" said Manto.

That's all Manto can say. Because he was afraid of offending Rian if commenting at this time. The first time Manto saw Rian cry. With hesitation, Manto approached and patted Rian on the shoulder.

"Don't worry. You are not alone" said Manto.

Rian wiped his tears and smiled.

"Thank you for always being there and helping me sir" Rian said.

"It's not just me. But everything" said Manto.

"All?" ask Rian.

"Yes, including Mr. Felix and the others," Manto replied.

"Papa?" ask Rian.

"I'm sorry if all this time I gave information about Mr. Felix. Because he was very worried about me. While unable to contact you," replied Manto.

Is it really like that? Is Mr Felix really worried about him? Suddenly he missed his old life. Life is surrounded by people who love and care for it. Not like now who merass live alone.

Returning home from the office, Rian picks up Shelin's cell phone in a drawer. He tried to reactivate his phone number which had not been activated for several days.

"Papa" said Rian, hugging his phone.

It was true what Manto said. Mr. Felix sends messages every day. Asked about the news even though his phone number was off. Not only Mr. Felix, Shelin did the same.

Suddenly he felt very guilty. What he has done has made Shelin very disappointed and injured. He decided to fix everything.

Rian checked the messages that had been entered into his phone. And everyone is worried about him. Mister Wira, Madame Helen, Mia, Dion, even Sindi sent him a message. Asking the news though is not like Mr. Felix and Shelin.

A smile rose on Rian's lips. He did not expect that behind his completely messy attitude, there were still many who cared about him. Everything did not change even though Rian had already tried to stay away from them.

Even Mia who was the last time he left because of a problem, very airily apologized and wanted Rian back. He felt the world embrace him.

That's right Mr. Manto said. I'm not alone.