CHECKMATE

The Heart that Hides

As long as Amanda was out of town, she always took the time to tell her husband. Just say good morning, or remind the man not to forget his meal time.

The small attention that gives, gives a sense of comfort for Bastian. Even the sense of comfort is growing, to flower from day to day.

Bastian had already established his heart, to love his wife. Although he has not revealed it directly to the woman. He's waiting for the right time. The time when Amanda felt the same way, loved her.

Thinking about Amanda, makes Bastian miss the figure of the woman. It's been two days Amanda's out of town, and tomorrow's her homecoming. Bastian was impatiently waiting for that day.

Calling his wife was the right choice, to treat his misses. Perhaps, his heart would no longer wriggle after he heard the girl's voice.

Grabbing her phone on the table, then calling the girl. Wait a few moments until the call is connected.

"Hallo Bastian" Amanda said on the phone

"Hallo Manda, am I bothering you?" bastian

"Ah, not Bastian. What are you doing? Didn't you forget about your meal today?" ask Amanda

"I'm waiting for you to come home" replied Bastian

"I can't wait until tomorrow. I miss you," he said again

A laugh came from the girl, from behind the phone

"Well, you're getting smart now. Where did you learn, and who taught you, huh?" amandah said while laughing

"My heart says it," replied Bastian, also laughing

Amanda fell silent, trying to neutralize her heartbeat. Honestly, every time she talked to her husband, his heart worked very fast. What more every time he heard the beautiful words that came out of the man's mouth.

This is not the first time he has known a man. However, for this time, being with Bastian seemed different. There were many flavors, which he could not explain in words.

"So you're going home tomorrow?" ask Bastian then

"She's going home tomorrow. Um, maybe I'll get there in the afternoon. There are some things I'm still working on here" Amanda explained

"All right, do I need to pick you up?"

"Ah, no need Bastian. Anyway, I'm going home with the group from here,"

"I'm waiting for you to go home Amanda. I missed you,"

"I'm also Bastian, see you tomorrow,"

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"Everybody in the car, your stuff?" ask Billy

Today Amanda's coming home, after all her work in the city is done. He should go home anyway. The situation is different now. When he was going to linger outside the city, not anymore. Someone was waiting for him to come home.

"Already Bill. Anyway I didn't bring so much stuff," Amanda explained

"Thank you for keeping me company here, Billy. May we not only as colleagues, but we become friends who need each other" said Amanda sincerely

Not knowing what to say, Billy simply responded with a smile. Looking deep into the girl's eyes, Billy could feel, that from looking for Amanda to see her, the girl looked up to him as a friend.

It cannot be selfish. Everyone has their own life choices. He must continue to live his life.

"Be careful on Amanda's journey. Let me know when you get there" Billy said

"What goes Billy,"

"Blessed, I pray for you happiness"

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