Home For My Soul

148|A Hint

The wedding anniversary event was enlivened with Christmas celebrations as well, so the atmosphere of the hall was never silent. I had to not continue our stalled conversation. Hillary was also deliberately silent and avoided my gaze.

Most annoying, he went home first. Matt made it clear that I made sure the invitees knew their representatives were coming before leaving the show. I promised to help him in his family business here, so I have to keep it.

We congratulated the happy couple, then parted ways in the lobby. Meghan was still waiting for her car to line up when my invitation arrived. Daisy and I entered at the same time. I waited until we were far enough away to discuss.

“Hillary?” ask Daisy.

“Iya. I want you to find out about him. Was he present at Theo's engagement event and so on. Try coordinating this also with Theo's bodyguards in Indonesia. I suspect he had something to do with the shooting Theo experienced.”

They both look at each other. “Good, Miss,” said Daisy.

Matt said no one knew. Only his family and ex-fiance Theo knew about the accident. Then how can Hillary mention the misfortune that befell her? Then maybe he had something to do with the accident.

Get well soon, baby. Once you can remember everything, we will look for the culprit and punish them severely. I will not let the person who has made you wretched off just like that.

It wasn't the only invitation I had, but I didn't see Hillary again. Either he didn't come or deliberately dodged when he saw me. His statement I cannot forget. Not wrong anymore. He must have something to do with Theo.

Daisy hasn't given any progress on the woman. But my guess that she came to Theo's engagement show proved to be true. They checked the photos at the event and there was her face and her parents. Aunt Ruth knew a lot of people in this country.

How is he now after seeing his son become a victim of his selfishness? Theo said no to Venny, he kept pushing. Finally, his son's words were correct. The family did not care at all about them when misfortune befell. The engagement was canceled just a day after the event.

I was just sitting by the window watching the first snow on Christmas Eve. I should have been here with Theo, but I could only hug a thick blanket. My phone vibrated many times, then I checked the incoming messages.

“Matt!!” my cry was upset as soon as he answered the incoming call from me. “Are you tired of living? I can finish you off in one hit. So, stop this fad!”

“Say Brother is happy. Already, ah. I want to continue eating good cakes. Merry Christmas, Brother. Don't forget your saliva wipe!” He laughed out loud before ending the video call.

So obnoxious! Why does he keep sending me these innocent photos? All Theo photos without clothes. He was swimming, bathing, even sleeping. The foolish man was also not aware at all. Did he not realize his sister was taking a picture of him when he was not fully dressed??

Although irritated, my curiosity always wins. I looked at the photos one by one not caring about my quick heartbeat. Though I stared at the photo of my own beloved man, but I felt sinful looking at him with such innocence.

Tears betrayed me by falling on my face. Until when do we keep doing this? I have the biggest fear about our relationship. What if he falls in love with another woman? She forgot everything, she definitely did not remember her feelings.

Even though he was just going back and forth from house to hospital, what if he met a woman and fell in love with her? I'm obviously less attractive than the rich women out there. If I were with another woman, she would definitely like a more beautiful one.

There's no point in Matt sending all these photos to me, making me miss him even more. But I could only look at her picture and probably never be with her again. Yeah, God. Why is my punishment this heavy?

“Happy Christmas Day!” welcome Antonio and Buddy.

“Happy Christmas Day,” reply.

Unlike on Thanksgiving Day, I remember my promise to fulfill their invitation. The servants of the house seemed to come to eat together, enjoying a special Christmas dish. Antonio approached while bringing me a gift.

“I'm not feeling well. I didn't bring anything.” I accept it with reluctance.

“What do you want to give to a man who already has everything?” goda. “Open. Buddy who chose the gift.”

“Oh, yes?” I opened the box and found a beautiful white dress. “Why do I feel this is a wedding dress?” I looked at him suspiciously.

“We did buy it in a special boutique wedding dress. Buddy didn't stop barking, so I bought one that got a hard salute from him. You can wear it when you attend the invitation. I noticed you were diligently coming to a big event.”

“Iya. You can't just wear a dress.” Antonio stroked his dog's head.

I opened the bag and took out the contents, a shoebox. “Wah. Size is fitting.” I wear it and the design fits me perfectly.

“It's the last one,” Antonio said when Buddy came up with the second bag.

“Oh, God. Why are you giving me so many gifts, Antonio?” Her third gift was a white lady handbag. It's exquisite.

“Happy Christmas Day, Son. Hope this will entertain you a little. We thought about what we should give you to make you smile happy.”

“Thank you. Without this gift, I'm happy to be here with you guys.” I hugged them both with haru.

Even though I was alone, my three best friends always made sure I wasn't lonely on that long vacation. Antonio and Buddy invited me to the house and restaurant whenever I wanted, while Meghan invited me to watch the fireworks on the turn of the year.

That stupid Matt didn't stop sending me photos of Theo. I finally stopped being angry, understanding he was just trying to comfort me. She must be sad because her brother doesn't remember her. So, she also knew I was grieving and chose this way to make me happy.

The crowded restaurant conditions made me too overwhelmed to find food that quickly ran out. We ended up coordinating with imported food providers who were not our subscriptions. Thankfully, they gave a massive discount on spending year-end stock.

Not wanting to be tempted by that, I asked the chef to check the quality of each food we received. It turned out nice and fresh. I had thought they gave vegetables, meat, and low-quality cooking spices to give a cheap price.

“Nona.” Daisy approached me while carrying the laptop that had been glared at her.

“Ya?” manya. My work today seems endless. I straightened my body as he placed the laptop on the table.

“The bodyguard Mr. Theo remembers Hillary's face and is right. He's been here a few times. He is good friends with Clara and comes to the restaurant at her invitation. This is CCTV footage at the entrance. They passed each other several times in front.”

I watched the compiled footage. Everything happened to Theo who came out of the restaurant and the woman walked in. The first recording was clearly an accident. Ah, I remember. This is the day I saw lipstick on Theo's collar.

What does this woman want to approach my man? Did he assess Theo on the first collision? He and his friend are the same. After the first collision, he constantly came to the restaurant at the same time as Theo came home. There was no way Clara would invite him every day.

In that case, did Theo reject him so much that he was angry and thought Theo deserved an accident? If she was that angry, why did she attend her engagement event? What a strange woman. It seems he had something to do with the accident.

The first thing I did once my coaching professor came home from vacation was a consultation. I didn't stop trying so I could finish on time. Moreover, the cost of renting an apartment will not be extended. If my graduation goes back, then I have to find a cheaper place.

“Ahh, you guys are a soul mate.” Professor Bateman shifted my thesis towards me. “Sama-sama is diligent and quick to respond to work on research. I will miss you so much, Amaryllis.”

“What do you mean, Prof? Am I able to advance the trial?” tanyaku. He nodded happily. “Oh, thank goodness. Thank you very much, Prof!” I took his hand and shook it.

“Save that greeting first. Your fight is not over. Don't make me ashamed in court.” He squinted his eyes.

“I promise I will give you the best, Prof.” I embraced my thesis.

“He must love you so much that he helped you with your college expenses too. Though that much money he can use to develop his restaurant business.” He shook his head slowly.

“Tuition cost?” many confused. The woman rounded her eyes, then covered her mouth with her hands. “I mean, he's my scholarship giver, Prof?”