DESERVEDLY

Chapter 8: Story and Plan

A cup of coffee and a slice of cheese sandwich came to Devano's attention. He was amazed because it was not usually his best friend and coworker just ordered a light menu for lunch. Jefri, he was the man who at that time called Devano as Pak when the incident Intan and Devano splashed into the pool.

The hair of the misty and bespectacled became the hallmark of Jefri. The posture is high, just like Devano. Only, Devano's smile was more charming than Jefri's. Yeah, that's what people say about the two of them. Both Devano and Jefri have been best friends since they started working together.

“Tumben order coffee equal bread?” Devano asked as he bribed a mouthful of chicken rice into his mouth.

“Involuntary. Soon you'll be full of your story, Dev.”

“What story?”

“Your new boyfriend.”

“Which one?”

“Yang yesterday. The one you took to the children's lake.”

“O. She's not my girlfriend.”

Devano looked mediocre, while Jefri was already excited as he started chewing on the bread. Repeatedly Jefri persuaded Devano to tell him about Intan, but was not convinced. Until the chicken rice orders Devano run out, the intention to tell the story is still not there. Devano didn't want to tell me anything. Neither about Intan, nor about the children who learned yesterday with him.

Jefri did not give up. He kept persuading Devano to tell him. And, neither effort betrays results. Jefri cheered with excitement because Devano finally agreed.

“Which story you want, Jef?”

“Stories part Intan.”

“OK. Intans. He taught kids about space, about ideals, and he helped me out there a lot. Intan was happy, the kids were happy, and I was happy. After teaching, swing for a while, get souvenirs, we go home. Finish.”

Jefri auto pat jidat heard the story of Devano which is not at all beritme, even impressed flat once. As if nothing special happened.

“Dev, I seriously asked, nih!”

“I'm also serious story, Jefri.”

“Good. It's up to you.” Jefri finally gave up.

“Hahaha.”

Devano knew very well what story his best friend was expecting. Although there is something special going on, Devano has decided not to share. He will keep the story to himself. After all, he was still doubtful about his feelings. Indeed, there was a beautiful thing that intoxicated his heart. Devano knows it's a feeling of love. However, there was something else he considered.

“How are you with Dhea, Dev? Still in love?” Jefri suddenly mentions Dhea, a former Devano gebetan.

“Iya.”

“Duh, this is a real boy! Move on, Dev! Dhea is getting married!”

"I'll work on it.”

Devano was honest. In his heart was still the name of Dhea, and he knew what to do after fate did not side with them. But Devano needs time for that. Not as easy as turning the palm, but Devano will still work.

About Intan, Devano does harbor feelings. A feeling that was so long since I was in high school. But, it's all a past feeling. After so many years of not meeting, the feeling faded and almost disappeared. Until he and Intan were reunited at the edge of the pool, that's when Devano began to feel again. A feeling of love is more than a feeling of memory. A sincere feeling that Devano could not express.

“I don't want my feelings for Intan to be a feeling of escape for the passing of Dhea.” Inner Devano, suddenly recalled his special moment with Intan when in a clear water lake.

“Why don't you try to approach Intan, Dev. Who knows you guys are dating.”

Devano responded with a smile, then began to openly express what he was feeling.

"Do I deserve Intan, Jef?”

“Ya fast, it is. Now I ask. You like her not?”

Devano nodded briefly.

“Good! Steady! Men, Bro! Just shoot him!” Jefri is on his own.

“But, how, yes?”

Jefri picked up his coffee which was still untouched. He poured the coffee on Devano, then a little forced him to drink it immediately.

“Drink aja! Safe. There is no poison. Drink, let me be literate!”

Jefri's horrendous attitude made Devano shake his head. The coffee that was offered to him, was not drunk. Devano again thrust on Jefri, then slightly forced him to sip the contents of the coffee cup.

“Drink! Let's get sane!”

“Aah. You, Dev. Okay-okay.”

The scene of each other drinking coffee ended. Devano smiled broadly because he was the winner. Meanwhile, Jefri, he was still excited because his best friend was still rambling when telling him about what he felt on Intan.

“Dev, I asked again, yes. This time answer seriously.”

“Hm. Please.”

“What makes you feel inappropriate for Intan.”

“Because ...” Devano paused, seemingly thinking before continuing his sentence. “Intan a teacher,”.

“Then, why if Intan is a teacher? It was just one of the professions he chose. You also have your own profession. Most importantly of all, you two are both human beings with hearts. Equally worthy of love and mutual love.”

Pause for a moment. Jefri took a breath first before returning at length to give his advice to Devano.

“Just don't think too late. If it's love, just say it. Hunts Intan is approaching. Especially you, Dev. Your job position here is t-...”

Jefri's sentence came to a standstill because he realized someone's presence. Jefri immediately stood up and looked down politely. After that, Jefri gave Devano an eye code to immediately turn around and see who came.

“Bang Yoga,” said Devano who did not expect that his brother would come to see him during lunch break.

“Dev, I'm ahead. I'm waiting on the 3.” floor Jefri said goodbye first to be able to give time to Devano and her brother.

Yoga sat on the chair Jefri had occupied. His smile expands as a greeting to his beloved sister. At first glance, the smile of Yoga is exactly like the smile of Devano. Really sister brother who is not much different, both posture, smile, until the gestures shown.

Conversation becomes an opening. Devano and Yoga seem so familiar and not awkward when it comes to sharing flavors. However, their chat is still limited about work and plans ahead. Until in the next few minutes, the chat turned into a discussion about marriage.

“Dev, you should get married soon.”

“Iya, Bang. I know it. Because of my age, right?”

“Not because of your age, but for your good.”

Devano digested the sentence of the brother carefully. During this time the brother is often advising about the future, about choosing a wife, to other advice that is useful for preparing for marriage.

“Do you have a candidate?”

Devano. “Not yet.”

“Good. Then ... brother intends to match you with a woman.”

Devano's eyeballs widened. Just last night Devano advised Intan about an unwanted matchmaking, now he is the one who will be betrothed.

“No want!”

Without asking first who the person is, Devano firmly rejected the matchmaking plan submitted by his brother.

“Do you not want to know who it is? Who knows you changed your mind when you found out who my brother would introduce you to, Dev."

Devano's mind was already in a mess because he heard the word matchmaking. However, the words of the older brother afterwards slightly disturbed the mind. Devano also has a curiosity.

“Who is he?” Finally, Devano decided to ask.

“He is …. ”

Who's the lady? Then, what about the space of Intan's heart that has been filled with the name Devano? But, if Sandhi comes back, will Intan's feelings also come back? Devano or Sandhi who will later mate with Intan? Looking forward to the story!

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