Home For My Soul

167|Your family is here

“What's up, Jericho?” ask the man who was at the top of the stairs.

The three of us are downstairs. Me and Theo just watched them pull and push at each other by the door. The butler did not know what to do other than to keep the front door open. We turned to Dad.

“Pa, do something. Brother Nolan wants to go to America,” Kak Jericho shootout. Whahuh? To America?

“What is this, Nolan? What do you want there?” Dad's coming down the stairs.

“I have to protect Meghan. Papa can't stand in my way. I'll monitor all work from afar, Papa, don't worry. But I have to go, Pa,” said Kak Nolan firmly.

“Can you speak clearly? What is your relationship with Meghan? Your family is here. The people you need to take care of are here. Why do you want to go to a faraway place?” I've arrived on the ground floor.

“War between Gordon and Willis breaks out, Pa,” says Brother Jericho. “Kak Nolan couldn't go and risk his own life.”

“You are the same. Who is Gordon and Willis?” I'm starting to lose patience.

Brother Jericho explained quickly who the family was referring to. I looked towards Theo. What about Azarya? Is it possible that he will go there to break up his friend? But Theo looked calm, not panicking at all. Hopefully, Om can act wisely.

It turns out that the war Jericho was referring to was between Meghan's family and Hillary's. Willis's family is suspicious of Gordon's family, who have told people to record and spread videos of the incident in their penthouse. Her suspicions are reasonable, because Hillary's father certainly did not accept only her daughter who was imprisoned, while Clara was forgiven and lived freely.

As Theo alleged, Om Willis was forced to have an impromptu meeting with shareholders to provide an explanation of the incident. I can't imagine Meghan's feelings at this time. He must have been very frightened, especially the two families did not hesitate to blow their hearts towards the enemy. My heart is pounding in memory of Hillary's attack.

“What Daisy is around here?” I whispered to Theo.

“They are always near us. Don't be afraid.” He's grabbing my shoulder.

“Lajar I'm afraid. Your savings are not much anymore. We do not know until when you can pay for their services,” I.

“Lo still doubt I can keep lo well?” his challenge. I also close my lips.

“Papa heard, ‘kan? So, I gotta go, Pa. Meghan's life is in danger and she's terrified. I have to be there for him,” said Kak Nolan.

“What do you want to do there? You've never held a deity in your entire life, what do you want to wear to protect that girl? I'm sure Meghan can take care of herself, even she can wear one like her sister.” I looked at my brother seriously.

“Ah, that ... I can defend myself, Pa,” said Brother kink.

“You have not yet reached the front of the enemy alone is dead. Don't talk, Nolan. Go back to your room and let the family solve the problem on their own.”

“If Papa were me, would Papa not protect Mama who is in danger?” asked Kak Nolan, trying to give some understanding.

“She is my wife, of course I will do everything to protect her.” Dad looked at Brother in surprise. “That woman is nothing to you. I'll just keep Amarylis from leaving, if she's desperate to challenge danger for her husband's sake, let alone you.”

“It's not fair, Pa. I will marry him someday.” My brother seems very determined.

“Then protect her when you're married. You can't go anywhere now,” said Mother who is already behind us. “Again, you can only protect others, if you can take care of yourself. Otherwise, you will only be a burden to the person you are guarding. Take your suitcase back to your room.”

“Bunda—” against Brother Nolan.

“Now, Nolan. They can protect their own families. They don't need you there adding to their duties. I know Meghan, so I know she's not a weak girl,” Mother said in an indisputable tone.

Brother looked at Father and Mother in annoyance, but he relented. As he glanced at Brother Jericho, he gave him a piercing glare. We saw him climb the stairs to his room. I sigh in relief. Father and Mother were right. He only added to Meghan's family's burden if she was reckless about leaving. The family had been used to dealing with Sejanta, not with Kak Nolan.

Mother returned to the room, complaining her head hurt. Father followed him, while Brother Jericho walked towards the gym. Theo and I exchanged looks. We decided to go back to the room. I need to talk to Meghan.

He answered his phone quickly, it seemed like he was using it when I called. Unlike Nolan, Meghan doesn't sound scared. He was concerned about the state of his parents' health as a result of the outbreak of war.

“I have to find out what happened so that this problem can be solved.” He sighed softly.

“What do you mean?” many confused.

“So, that video has something to do with the person in your home?”

"Yes. Finding the first source of the video is easy. Our building IT team is still trying to figure it out. Even though I love my papa, I don't want to have any problems with the Gordon Family. Moreover, they have repeatedly denied not making the video.”

“Good, Meghan. Hopefully everything can be overcome soon.”

“Thank you, Amarylis. Give my regards to Theo.”

“She is here.” I turned my phone a little so that we both fit inside the screen.

“Hai, Meghan,” greet Theo.

My best friend replied to her greeting before we ended the video call. Nolan is overrated. I'm sure Meghan also forbade him from coming. Although the atmosphere was precarious, he should not act thoughtlessly. Dad's right. What can he do with his martial arts that is not so much in front of a super-fast body?

She looked calmer the next morning. It looks like she and Meghan have spoken again about the situation there. He went with Papa and Theo to the office with a calmer face. Jericho returns to the capital. He's got a hectic work schedule that can't keep being pushed back. Finally, it was just me and Mommy at home.

Seeing her sad face, I hugged her from behind. He smiled and rubbed my arm. We've only been married for a month, too soon to be sad because I'm not pregnant. There is still plenty of time to try again.

We went to Mama's bakery and had lunch with them. I'm glad to see there's a lot of people coming in during the lunch break. Thankfully, their family's economy is well preserved. Hercules was already working, so they no longer had any dependents.

I didn't miss the opportunity to take a picture of a new cake at my Mama's store and create a new post to promote it on my social media. It was nice to occasionally help my parents introduce their products to more people.

Unexpectedly, the people who were friends with me on social media came in from the afternoon. Mother and I helped serve them. Unfortunately, the cake I posted earlier was not left much, so some complained of not being part of it. But Mama promised to make more for those who ordered it.

He smiled with satisfaction at the many who ordered the same cake. That will make it easier to make it in large quantities, because it only takes one dough. They can also close the store faster because all the cakes and bread that exist have been bought by my friends.

“Being Theo's wife does have its own advantages, huh?” god Mother.

“All this is because of your strange idea that we all dress like attending the wedding of our daughter and daughter-in-law.” Mama laughed a little. “Amarilis is now very beautiful, therefore they are all fascinated and now, want to be her friend.”

“Unfortunately, that's true. People will come closer if we pull and move away when we are ugly. If I was poor, I'm sure not all my acquaintances would still want to be close to me,” said Mother.

“What are you doing?” reprimand Papa who has finished closing the shop. “Come, we eat cut fruit to the fullest. I'm the one who bought.”

We cheered happily at Papa's invitation. They entered their car, I followed Mother. We headed to a restaurant that is quite famous for its fresh fruit served with a variety of additional menu options. There is ice cream, syrup, even spice.

I enjoyed the holiday with my parents, while Theo went with Dad and Kak Nolan to the hotel. I don't know what they're doing, but I'm happy to see him happy every time we meet at night.

“Amarilis, wake. Your turn to shower.” Theo patted my arm.

“After.” I don't know why my body feels weak makes me lazy to wake up.

“Lo did not jog earlier. Wakes up. We can late breakfast with the lo family,” urged Theo.

“I'm still sleepy.” I pulled the blanket to cover my head.

“That slack is not to be obeyed. Quick, wake.” He pulled my blanket back again.

I had to obey and sit down immediately. Suddenly the situation around me swirled making my head dizzy. I used my hands to hold my body back from falling down. Then my stomach suddenly churned, forcing me to vomit. Bizarrely. What happened to my body? Did I eat wrong last night?

“Honey, what's up?” Theo sat by my side. “Lo face is pale once.”

[I love HJ-STORY. Coincidentally the same sick woman, I put this picture as a distraction. Thanks for reading, guys.]