Home For My Soul

134|Full Calculation

“That's a big deal, anyway, sister? Follow me just this once.” He pulled me back, then continued his steps into another corridor.

Is there any acquaintance in this country to avoid this? Let's not say he cheated. Huh. Claiming to have a girlfriend in Indonesia, uh, have another woman in the country. She must have been afraid that she thought I was her mistress. My brother and sister are crazy.

“Nah, relieved. They won't be able to see us from any angle sitting here.” He looked around us, then opened the menu with a happy face. “Come, Brother. Order whatever you want. Why is Brother staring at me like that?”

I squinted my eyes at him. “Who were we avoiding?”

“Message, just spoke,” he said indifferently.

After the waiter left with our order, I was still waiting for him to open his mouth. He even laughed a little. “Do not make me more curious, Matt.”

“There was Venny and his parents,” he replied. I frowned at the name I didn't know. “T engaged Theo.”

“I think what's up. Why are you hiding everything? You should have introduced me as your teacher. They won't suspect.”

“What Brother forgot? Theo hasn't changed his profile photo until this second.”

Also true. Why did I forget such an important thing? Everyone who checks Theo's social media will see the photo. Does that mean the little girl already knows about our relationship? Is that why he came to Theo's apartment so many times?

Why am I even thinking about him? Care if he knows about me or not. I'm ready to face him if he tries anything with me. I am weak with men, but no one can play me.

“How are you Om and Aunt?” I remember his parents.

“Good. They can't wait to welcome Theo home, especially Mama. He was eager to see his eldest son get married.” He looked at me meaningfully. “Photo of that profile makes him fret alone.”

“Theo is stupid.”

“He's full of calculations, not stupid.” It was natural that he would defend his brother. “Through that photo, Theo rejected the women who were trying to get close to him.”

“Yes, but the other impact he didn't think of. The women who are after him will try to get rid of me.” I snorted loudly.

“Didn't anyone always look after Brother?” I frowned hearing that. “Theo hired some people to escort Big Brother, ‘right? She did that because she knew the impact of her profile photo with Sister.”

“Oh.” That's all I can say. I just found out they were escorting me because she knew what I was going through with that photo.

Stupid guy. Why did he spend so much money on me? I can take care of myself. If he was worried, one person would be enough. Me and that woman named Daisy can face as many enemies as I can if I'm desperate.

“Kata Theo, there is a brash who bets to kiss with Big Brother?”

I choked on the bread I swallowed. He brought my drink glass closer and I immediately sipped it to relieve my esophagus. “Theo tell you that?”

“After I force and threaten. Because he sounded so cold when I called asking him what he wanted to bring home.”

“That problem has been resolved, it goes without thinking,” I said, understanding the point of asking.

“Eat your cake, do not need to discuss things that are not important. Don't forget, you must accompany Theo to the ceremony this afternoon.” I glanced at my watch.

He stopped discussing personal matters and took out his tablet. He asked me to check the script. Just be right. But I read it too. Being useful to someone means a lot to me, especially to a young man I already consider to be my own sister.

After driving me back to the apartment, he went back to the hotel. I'm saving the food I'm giving you for dinner tonight. Seeing that there was still a lot of time, I checked messages from other people on my phone. Meghan sent me a picture of her on the beach.

She is very different from her sister. The person is kind, friendly, and a little inferior. I don't know why he approached me, but so far there has been no problem. He also seems to be honest about himself. If he had any other meaning, what would it be?

“When are they officially engaged?” I asked Daisy. I deliberately came to campus to see Theo from afar, even if only for a moment.

I turned my head when the woman standing by my side did not answer. “For a long time you can be mute because you rarely talk.” But he still flinch at my bluff, as well as his partner. “You two are very boring.”

Seeing the woman also coming, even entering the hall, I clenched my hand. What has he done to Theo so that it is an honor to attend the event? Did he help with the tuition or give her a boost? Really annoying.

As soon as the event started, I went home and spent whatever was inside the top cabinet. I was tired of walking with Matt all morning and afternoon, so I relaxed until I was sleepy. Missed that annoying arrogant guy too. I've never not seen him for two nights in a row.

What did his parents plan to do by coming with their chosen son-in-law? I should have known our relationship couldn't have continued. I even want to have a relationship with him again once I set foot in this country.

What am I supposed to do now? What if her parents force her to come home so they can get married as soon as possible? I really hate living in uncertainty. But replying to a message or receiving a call from him, I don't want to. Let him get nervous over there.

Matt said he was at the airport. He did not mention anyone who went with him. What about Theo? Ah, naw. He did not return to take the rest of his clothes, meaning he did not go home with his fiancee's family.

Justright. The apartment door opened in the afternoon and she entered with an expressionless face. I sat down and went back to reading books. He sat by my side and said nothing against my lips. I was still angry, so I pushed her body away. He hugged me instead. Fortunately, my teeth were fine, so he didn't hurt me.

“Theo, stop,” protest me.

“Stop?” He tightened his embrace. “Why do you reply to my friend?”

Damnit. Why does my body always have its own will? I who initially refused slowly allowed him to do what he wanted. Does he miss me so much that he feels me like this? We just didn't meet for two nights.

She moved to kiss my cheek before putting her head on my shoulder and staying still for a long time. We both catch our breath hunting. He's never kissed me like this before. My heart was beating so hard.

“Lo angry, I understand. But should I sit for two days? I don't love him, honey. Why don't you believe that our engagement is not on my initiative?” whispered.

“You lied, Theo. We promise no more secrets and you deliberately don't tell me about him,” my error.

“Lo must have immediately rejected me and did not want to get back together, therefore I did not say. I want you to be mine first, I just told you everything.” He tightened his embrace. “Gue will only marry lo.”

“How to?” my question does not understand. “With the power and relationship that your parents have, they can easily annul our marriage if we are reckless. Did you never think of that?” I tried to get out of his arms, but he wouldn't let me.

“We must get married as soon as possible,” he said firmly.

That word astonished me. “Why do you keep talking about getting married?” manya suspect. “Did your parents say something about your wedding?”