Don't Degrade my Status

Holidays and Love Expressions

December 31st is the engagement day between me and Zayn. Since today, there are 29 days to that day.

I took time off and vacation to my mom and dad's house. Since the engagement day, I haven't seen my mom and dad in almost 2 weeks. We just talk on the phone or on video calls. It never satisfied me.

Today is Saturday, I took a 5-day leave to go on vacation to my mother's father's house and stay there. But today papa's mom, Zayn and her parents took a vacation to village B but they didn't stay the night.

I'm in a car with Zayn, the parents bring their car each because Zayn will go home with his parents later.

Zayn was endlessly staring at me and was reluctant to take my hand off.

"Darling, can't you if you don't stay at my mom's house?" ask zayn

"No, Zayn, I promised my mom and dad" I replied

"But 5 days is a long time dear."

"Yes I know, but please understand, because after we get married I will stay in your house." I asked to be clear.

"Have, but you must keep me informed, and must timely video call me yes."

"He's possessive." I'm anxious and pinch Zayn's right cheek

We laughed together and the atmosphere was supportive.

Finally, he arrived at my mother's house. I took Zayn and the four old men in and sat down. I brought them tea and coffee. Parents talking at home. I was taking Zayn home to enjoy the view of the village.

"Adem" said Zayn

"Yes, I feel good, so I feel good here. Not hot rich in town."

"Yes but now it's shady in the city." said zayn

"What makes you try?" ask me

"I am! I'm always the one who keeps your heart warm."

"Idih gombal very ah" I replied. And we laughed together because of Zayn's rather unconnected chatter.

Day shows his darkness. Zayn and his parents and mom and dad left me wanting to enjoy a vacation here.

"Darling, inget ya that I said earlier. Because 5 days is long." whispered zayn because there are 3 pairs of parents among us.

"Yes, bring it" I replied.

"We're all saying yes, and Rumi don't make mother and father here trouble ya." said papa

"Yes pa. You guys be careful too."

They passed and only showed a red light on the rear car bamper.

I went to my room to rest. Because I promise I'll see Ani at the resort tomorrow.

As usual, I do my routine before bed. When in my HP clink rang.

"Rumi" said the chat and from a man who always greeted me when I was going to sleep

"Would you sleep? Ani says you're going to the resort tomorrow?" ask Gio

"Iya Gi tomorrow I'm there. You're working tomorrow?" ask me back

"Yes but working afternoon, Ani also works afternoon. What time are you here?"

"Maybe afternoon too, all the streets because if the morning at the restaurant will be rame. I don't want to disturb the friends." I replied

"Well, we'll wait for you tomorrow, okay."

"Nice, president" I replied

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Tomorrow I help mom in the kitchen, make tea for us, make breakfast and spend time meeting kangen with mom and dad.

The clock shows at 4pm and the atmosphere is still bright. I went to the resort with my dad's bike, until I greeted all the friends who saw me at the restaurant.

"Jeng jeng jeng. I came my dear." said I hugged ani who was shocked as I shouted behind her.

"Bikin was shocked ah you Mi. Come to the cafeteria, I've been waiting for you." take Ani without waiting for my approval and pull my hand.

We got to the cafeteria, there were some staff there. Gio and Arka came to greet me.

"Hi Mi how are you? " ask Arka

"I'm good ka. How'd you guys?" ask me back

"Calm down, the three of us here are fine. It's just nothing but you." replied Gio

"Now I am here. It's a rame, right?" entertain me to my best friend.

We chatted. Because long time no face to face. They've been very kind to me since they became friends less than 2 years ago because we're the same age. The cafeteria was suddenly quiet, and there were only the four of us.

"Mi, I want to say something." Gio

"Anyway Gi. We're temen."

"How well do the four of us know?" ask Gio

"Udah is almost 2 years rich. Why Gi?" ask me back

"Mi, it's been almost 2 years also I feel, now I'm not strong anymore. Mi I like you. Can you open your heart to me? I don't care about your status, I don't care. And my parents also know about you Mi. I'm serious, can't you give me a chance to fill your heart?" gio said softly and with confidence.

For a moment the three of us gasped at Gio's words especially me. Confusion, worry, and shame now enveloped my heart. But I don't want to give Gio false hope, because in my heart there is Zayn. I don't want to hurt Zayn's feelings and those three pairs of parents. And forced me......

"Sorry Gi. I'm sorry. I can't be with you." I said softly

"Why Mi, is there no chance for me in your heart?"

"Gi's not that, maybe that chance is just for us to make friends. And I have a fiancee and will be engaged by the end of the year."

The three of them did not expect what I said, because indeed I never told them about Zayn's problem because I always remember my status.