Home For My Soul

114|Take a Friend

Why is he talking like that? Mike took me out to eat, not to have me. But I just kept the thought to myself and didn't say it. College business has taken a lot of my attention, no need to be added to other problems.

“By the way, you already have Thanksgiving plans later?” He's riding his bike.

“No. Only in the room,” I replied.

“My mom wants to see you. He wanted to know what an Indonesian was like. My house is not far away. I'll rent a car, then we go together. Invite also your apartment friend so that he is not alone. Want, yeah?” He looked at me expectantly.

“Au—” Call it very suddenly.

“You think about it first, let me know if you have the answer.” He blinked one eye at me.

Nora is a good girl. Every time I'm with him, I think of Sonata. I didn't feel any ill will from her like I felt when I was near Chika. I hope my feelings don't lie to me.

Theo was struggling with his thesis, so I was not surprised to see the apartment was still empty. He's probably still in the library. We stopped coming home together because he always finished longer than me. He'd rather I wait for him in the apartment than on campus.

There was a bodyguard he had hired who was always watching me from afar, but he was still worried about my safety. He was also afraid that I would be close to other men. I didn't understand what he saw from my face and body until he was sure there was a man who was expecting me.

“Hai,” a greeting that opens the door of the apartment.

“Honey!” seruku happy. I stood up, approached her, and hugged her tightly.

“What's up? Like not meeting for days,” he said without feeling.

“You didn't miss me?” I raised my face and put my chin on his chest.

He kissed my forehead. “Kangen. But right now I'm very hungry.”

I also let go of my embrace. “What will you cook?” I follow him to the kitchen.

“Broccoli, meat, and steamed potatoes. That's just practical. How?” He checked the fridge. I immediately agreed. “Do not just sit. Help me clean up the vegetables.”

“Ready, Boss!” candaku.

After dinner, he entered the room and I knew he would stay inside until morning. I really miss him. We only met at morning exercise, breakfast, then dinner. For the rest, he was in the library or his room.

Nora's proposal could be too. The school will be on holiday for Thanksgiving. Theo can't just be in the room that long. Moreover, the holidays are quite long, from Wednesday and go to college again on Monday. So I tried to discuss it with him.

“Do you know where his parents live?” He placed a plate of scrambled eggs in front of me. I mentioned the name of the city that is also in this state. “Oke.”

“You're serious? We're gonna come with him for Thanksgiving?” I just don't believe it.

“Iya. Why are you surprised so?”

“I thought you would turn it down.” I bit my toast.

“Gue has never been on Thanksgiving. It must be nice to be able to celebrate one of their big days.” He stood up to take his cooked portion of the toast. “Last year, I just celebrated it in a restaurant by eating their special roasted turkey menu.”

“How does it feel? Is it the same as chicken?” manya curious.

“Gue does not understand the difference in texture of poultry meat, but turkey meat is good. You should try lamb. Hm. The best one!” Delicious meat! He kissed her index and thumb.

“You made me hungry.” Though we were having breakfast, but hearing his way of saying the taste of the two meats was delicious, my saliva rose.

Nora was so happy when I said my answer was yes. He and Theo had a little argument as we headed for his town. As the only man, he forced to drive a car. But Nora did not allow it because we were her guests.

My best friend was a good tour guide. He conveyed important and unique information about each city we passed through, until the name of his famous restaurant as well. He also answered my every curiosity patiently.

We stopped twice every two hours so that Nora could take a break. We used the opportunity to eat and enjoy a snack. He smiled meaningfully looking at my attitude and Theo. I'm sure he can already guess what our relationship is.

“Hai! Finally, you guys arrived!” greet a woman who looks a lot like Nora. She must be her mother. He looks young.

“Hai, Mom. Introduce this Amaryllis and Altheo.” Nora pointed at us when she mentioned our names.

“Come, login. You must be hungry.” He pulled over so we could get in through the door.

The house is the type of house I often watch in their movies. In the front room there is a ladder to the top floor. To his left is a sitting room complete with a sofa, table, television and closet. We were invited to walk straight to the kitchen. The delicious aroma of cooking enters our smell. There was a wide variety of cakes, pizza, lettuce, and cold lemons on the table.

“I have never been out of this country, so I just read and watch about the situation in other countries. It must be nice to be able to enjoy the sun all year round,” he said.

We chatted casually while eating the delicious dishes that were still warm. She and Nora made me miss Mama and Mommy. They not only laughed together, but also occasionally argued in front of us.

After the meal, Nora showed us our room and called their usual hour of dinner. We are welcome to rest and change clothes if necessary. Theo and I looked at each other. We slept in one room. It's normal for them, but not for us.

“What can I do. It is impolite if we refuse.” Theo put his backpack near the table. “Lo sleep in bed, let me on the floor.”

“I don't mind us sleeping together in bed. Enough space for both.”

“Don't tease me, Kat,” he said in a serious tone.

“Who teased you?” I crossed both hands in front of my chest. He carried out that strange habit by turning his face away. “It. Why do you do that?”

“Do what?” He sat on the edge of the bed.

“You often look away like that. That's not how you get angry. Don't you like anything to me?” I checked both cheeks.

He frowned. “Lo really don't understand what you did to me?”

“Hah? I didn't do anything to you?” my protest. I sat by her side and directed my body to face her. His handsome face was also seen from the side like this.

“Amarilis, since when do you not want to see a mirror?” The question surprised me. We're discussing him, why even discuss about me?

“You haven't answered my question.” I crossed my hands in front of my chest.

“This is related.” He won't look at me.

“Since it was in the body Amarylis,” akuku.

“Lo bego.” He shook his head. I took a surprised breath and intended to nag him. “Do not get angry. Because if you look in the mirror, you will realize why I am so jealous.”

I shook my head. What does it mean to say that? I know acne is rare, my hair uses the type of shampoo recommended by dermatologists, my body is not fat, but also not thin, and my teeth wear wire.

Still I'm not the beautiful and attractive Katelia. I'm still the ugly, ordinary Amarylis. Brother Jericho knows I don't reflect because it's not in the room. How could Theo know that too? In my room this time there was a mirror to cover my secret.

“Gue just realized it today. I don't want to look at the rearview mirror. When we were at the restaurant, you were not at all willing to check your appearance on the glass. Nora instead did that a few times.”

I nodded in understanding. Seeing that there was a large mirror near the closet, my heart started pounding even tighter. But wanting to understand Theo, I ventured to see my own reflection. I took a deep breath, then stood up. One more step and I could see my face and body after years of avoiding the mirror. My mistress suddenly shrank.

No. gabe. Why am I a coward? Katelia Wulan is not a coward! I took a deep breath and approached the mirror. What changes have been made to Amaryllis' appearance?