Home For My Soul

110|Changed Drastic

~Altheo~

The final exam of the second semester was passed without any significant incident. Thankfully, Amarilis was only in the apartment, so Clara did not see him again. That strange woman is the same as Chika. I refused, but he still tried to get close to me.

The good news is, he won't be around campus again once he graduates. I will be free to spend my last year at this college. I was also able to get to know Amarilis more closely while looking for a way to marry her before returning to Indonesia.

Mama has prepared a big plan, so I also have to think about my own steps carefully. I must not be as weak and reckless as when dealing with the Winara Family. They were playing around with our trauma to the past so I had trouble deciding on a move. I have to be strong, let alone I will be a husband and father.

If I can't protect myself, how can I look after my family?

“Waahh! Here, I want a photo here!” exclaiming Amarylis who pulled my hand near a statue.

This historic city has many museums that show the history of the early formation of the United States. Amarilis is not a fussy girl, she is happy wherever I take her. A boring activity for other women, it is a fun activity for him.

“Lo seriously happy to be here?” manya suspect.

“You didn't say the wrong thing? This is a place that many people in the world want to visit. The Americans themselves also hope to come here once in their lifetime,” he replied enthusiastically.

“Lo don't want to go to the mall to shop for clothes or other women's goods? Here there are many boutiques from world-renowned designers,” godaku.

“Where do I wear it? I'm just here for college, not accompanying my billionaire husband to a grand party.” He shook his head. “Come, we're there!”

What a strange woman. She was born as a girl who always got everything she wanted. But six years of being Amaryllis made him change drastically. A combination that I really like. Her soul was a girl trained in manners, while her identity was an ordinary girl.

The thing I like is a big barrier in our relationship. Mama would never bless my marriage with an ordinary girl. I can only marry women who come from families that are equal to us.

Equivalents. We don't need any company's help to grow, what else do my parents need from an equal marriage? I've proven that our new restaurant can be successful only with business cooperation, without marriage.

“What are you thinking?” ask Amarylis, break my reverie.

“Lo,” I replied accordingly.

“Long. You forgot our agreement to always speak honestly?” He put the spoon on his plate, stopped eating for a moment.

“Gue dear lo, so I'm thinking of a way that we can get married,” me.

She smiles. “There is still one more year until you return to Indonesia. Focus on learning first, we will definitely find the way later.”

“Gue is still here until you're done, Kat. Did you forget, my family's new restaurant is here?”

“Oh. The restaurant that is planned to open abroad, in this city??” tanyanya surprised. I'm nodding. “You never told me the exact location.” He sneered.

Of course I couldn't tell him any details at the time we were together. Everything was still uncertain at the time. When every detail is in order and the selection of locations in the city begins, we are breaking up temporarily.

“Sometimes I take you there with another friend. So, the staff won't be suspicious seeing me coming just with a chick.”

“Tante is still against our relationship.” He nodded in understanding.

“Because of that, I'm glad we could be together in a city away from our family.”

On the day of our two birthdays, I took her to stay in a cabin in the middle of the forest. The cold air forced him to wear layered clothes, so I didn't need to remind him of clothes that were too short or open.

I know what I feel for him is experienced by all normal men, but I still have to keep myself sane. As much as possible, I did not seize the things that were not mine yet. I want to be a real man for him.

“What do you do while in Medan?” my many. We were sitting on the couch watching one of the cabin owners' movie collections.

“Help my family's cake business.” He brought his phone closer, showing a post. “I promote bread or cake every day on social media. If there is a big moment such as a holiday or a special celebration, then I make a post accordingly.

“This way is very helpful to our family effort to get a big party order every day. Since I've been doing it since I was in this body, the campus considers it a worthwhile experience.” There was a proud tone to his voice.

“Because of that, they received a proposal lo,” I said, concluding. He's nodding. “What do you take the time to visit the tomb of Katelia?”

“No.” She moved closer, then placed her head on my shoulder. “I won't be there before all my plans are successful.”

“Plan?” many confused.

“Iya.” His voice turned serious. “Chika, Nisa, and Rahma have been very bad to me and Katelia. They do not want to admit their mistake for the fall of us into the lake. I admit I'm a bad person, but I never run away from responsibility. I just asked them to confess. That's not what they can do either.”

“Kat, the grudges will be endless and only bring losses for you. You already have everything back. You already have me. Is that not enough?”

“Did you forget what you did to Chika and her family? Your actions can cause grudges in their hearts, but you still do.”

“If there was any other way, I would definitely do it. The problem is, they hold tightly to Mama who has fear in the past. So, reputation is reciprocated with reputation,” I said, self-defense.

“What is the difference with me who also has no other way to repay their deeds?” tanyakanya. “Do you think I'm comfortable with my new life? I want them to know the pain I feel from their actions. I need your support.” He hugged my body.

Oh, dearGod. Her chest stuck to my chest. Even though we were dressed in thick clothes, I still felt uncomfortable. Why have I been so sensitive lately to our physical closeness? Is it because I love him? Or because I'm growing up?

“Gue just don't want you to face the law, Kat.” I'm talking to take my mind off things that aren't yet time. “They are not opponents lo.”

“Quiet only.” He tightened his embrace. Oh, dearGod. “I know how to play safe.”

The movie ended, so I had a reason to stay away from her for a moment. I took out the CD from the DVD player, then placed it near the box. After the temperature of the object is the same as the room temperature, then I save it back.

“Lo want to eat what?”I walked to the kitchen counter.

“Mi sauce looks good. Are there any ingredients?” He followed me and sat in one of the chairs across the counter.

“Ada.” I opened the top cabinet and took out one spaghetti pack.

“You repeatedly talk about your mama's past. What the hell's going on? If Aunt Ruth wants to be driven by Mama Chika, then this must be a heavy problem,” he said, surprising me.

“Gue can't tell.” I put a pot of water on the stove, then approached the refrigerator to pick up vegetables and side dishes.

“You said I was your future wife. Why can't I know a secret that Chika already knows? You're afraid I'll pass it on to the crowd?” tanyanya.

“Why do you talk like that? That's my parents' secret, they should have told me. That's not my secret. Chika also knows from her ort, not from me,” I said, defending myself.

“I'm not hungry. You eat alone.” He got off his chair.

I approached and caught his hand. “Kat, what's wrong with lo? How, so this is, anyway?”

“Let go of me!” He shook my hand, so I gave up. He walked quickly to his room. What the hell is this?