Forgive Me, Love

17. Statement Like

" Ton, after the opening of the show, can I take a minute?" ask Novia.

" Where are you going?" Toni asked back.

" Want to meet someone. He said there's something important to talk about. Before the show was over, I came back here. All my duties are clear. "

" Yes, not pa-pa. Origin carefully. "

Novia replied with a nod. Novia immediately pulled out her phone and typed something there.

** to Boby. God willing, I can do it tonight. It was already saying goodbye to the chairman, said Novia's message.

Not long after, his phone rang. Tug..one message received.

** Okay. I picked it up, Boby replied.

** But after the event opens yes. reply Novia again.

** Yes. What time do you want to be picked up? ask Boby.

** Hour half seven only. reply Novia.

** 👍. reply from Boby.

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Late afternoon. After performing the magrib prayer, Novia immediately returned to the venue. Seen there, several invited guests and other people had attended. Some of Novia's friends were also there.

At half-time seven, the show began. The chairman opened the show.

In the back row of seats, someone was present. Very on time. Asked to pick up at half-seven, half-seven hours were on site. Who else if not Boby.

As the new show opens, Boby waits. He hasn't contacted Novia. After seeing the chairman off the stage, Boby immediately sent a message.

** I'm on location. If you hope, I will wait in the back tent. Send a message from Boby.

Boby spread his gaze around, looking for Novia's whereabouts. And yep, he found it. It looks like Novia is writing something on her phone.

Not long after, Boby's phone rang.

Tug. Boby opened it immediately.

** Yes yes. Wait for the message.

After reading the message, he put his phone back in his pants pocket. Then he turned his gaze back to Novia. Someone was sitting next to Novia. As Boby recalled, Novia was sitting there by herself.

Boby narrowed his eyes trying to see who was sitting next to Novia. It's the son of community leaders in this village who like Novia. Why is he sitting on the deck of Novia. Use the conversation again. Seriously very.Boby's inner irritated.

Shortly thereafter, Novia begins to move from her seat and steps out, looking for Boby's whereabouts. Boby still sees the direction of view from the guy next to Novia earlier.

Why is he still looking at Novia. Huh... Look at the ntar..I'm going to get Novia. Not lo. Nor anyone else. Inner Boby with a thin smile.

Novia's move is getting closer to Boby. Boby waved his hand so that Novia would not have trouble finding herself.

Then Novia immediately approached Boby after seeing Boby's whereabouts.

" I'm sorry, wait a long time. "greet Novia.

" No pa-pa. I just arrived too. We're leaving now?"

Novia replied with a nod. Then they both walked out of the tent. Before actually coming out, Boby had a look back. He looked into Toni's eyes which still looked towards Novia. But this time the look was a little different. There's a curiosity there. Boby just grinned at him.

They both got in the car. Boby starts the engine and starts stepping on the gas. Before long, they had left the field where the event had been.

The car kept running and running. Until arriving at a famous restaurant in the city of Semarang. Boby invites Novia down and into the restaurant.

The lights are not too bright, romantic music that resonates to make the atmosphere romantic. The room was large, but there was only a table and two chairs.

Novia became a bit awkward with the atmosphere created there. Candle light dinner. Kayak in tivi-tivi. Think Novia.

Boby invites Novia to sit down by sliding a little seat for Novia. Then he also shifted his own chair.

What exactly do you want to talk about Boby. I feel so bad gini. Inner little heart Novia.

" What would Boby talk to me about?"

" What I'm talking about is related to both of us. "

Boby breathed a moment. Novia is still a loyal listener.

" You have asked. Who's the girl I said suits me. At that time, I answered you. " Boby stopped his words seeing Novia's reaction.

There was a slight change in Novia's facial features.

" I will answer you honestly. You!" continued Boby.

" sthat mean?" Novia still seems to not understand the direction of Boby's conversation.

" I like you, Novia." said Boby firmly.

" what??Mas....Mas.this isn't funny. The oath!"

" It's not funny. Because I'm not kidding. "

" Dad, Boby promised not to joke around again, right?" novia said with a pretty tense face.

" yes. I promised not to joke. And I'm not kidding. I'm serious, Novia. "

Novia was silent. He was still quite surprised by Boby's confession.

Bobypun continued his words "I'm serious, Novia. I like you too. I feel comfortable near you. Me, I, I want to propose to you. "

Instantly Novia raised her face that had lowered her head to look at Boby.

" Mum, I. I don't know what to say. " said Novia back down.

After a while, he continued saying "Mum, you talk like this, definitely because of your mama's insistence. Boby, don't make decisions in a hurry. "

" No, Novia. I've been thinking about this for weeks. Since I met you for the first time. It's true that my mother's insistence had little effect on my decision. But that's not my reason for proposing to you. I proposed to you because I really like you, " explains Boby.

" Likes, loves, and love are different. I like you too. But not to marry. I like you as a friend, a friend, a sister. Boby must be like that too. "

" I also understand about this Nov. Okay, I'm honest with you. What I'm thinking of you right now, may just be the like and comfort stage."

" Married people can not just like the word mas. Marriage would not work without love "cut Novia.

" I know that too. But I am sure of my heart. It won't take long, I will love you. And it won't be hard." replied Boby reassuringly.

" But I can't be like that. I can't. "

" Nov, rest assured to me. "

" God, we don't love each other. If we get married, what will our married life be like? Please, stop this ridiculous thought of yours. " said Novia then she moved from her seat leaving Boby. Even the food that had been tucked away was not touched at all.

" Nov....Novia.." call Boby.

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