Home For My Soul

185|As Reunion

Like our custom on Saturday, I started the day by making a video call with Mama and Mommy. We share each other's news. I did not forget to also tell Mother about Sister being threatened by Rahma.

My mother never disappointed me. He was angry with himself, insisting that my secret would be safe. Although I looked calm, I was actually trembling in my heart as well. If anyone else knew about this, I could have been their experiment.

I chatted with Meghan and listened to her story full of challenges. He now accompanies his father wherever he goes. Clara's case has reached the end of the investigation, just waiting for the date of the trial.

He and Brother Nolan were having a big fight because they both misunderstood. I can understand. They are both busy with their respective jobs so that communication is disrupted. Though they were just ordinary friends, no one had expressed love yet.

Me and Theo who meet and talk every day can misunderstand and have a big fight. Especially those who are far away and rarely share stories. Our biggest problem is just one. Theo's jealous nature is heavy. Until the sincere Bastian befriends, he suspects.

Chika didn't make any post since morning, so I started. Friends responded immediately, so I took the time to reply to their comments before Theo got angry with me. He was glaring from earlier because I ignored him.

“Tonight and tomorrow there is an invitation, but there is no point in us coming. Nisa's fiance is out of town, ‘kan?” tanyakanya. I'm nodding. “We do better.”

“Which is better? What?” many confused. I shrieked softly as she suddenly carried my body. “Theo, that's right.”

“We've fasted one week. Don't tell me, you don't want it either.”

Of course I want it. I always wanted him. But not all day in bed. Even though I like this, I think about what the workers thought of us who locked ourselves in the room. Theo wants to know about it.

Even one month as Brother's assistant, I finally received a message containing proof of transfer from Kak Jericho. He sent me my salary. My heart was pounding happily accepting my first salary. I immediately sent the part I had set as my tooth wire installment.

I kept the rest while thinking about what I should do with it. The first thing I thought about was buying my husband a romantic dinner together. Remember, we haven't dated since we were officially together.

“For what to waste money for things we can get for free?” He picked up the invitation card he had brought.

I took it from his hand and read it. “Tomorrow nights? Why are you just telling me now? I haven't ordered a makeup artist.”

“All I have taken care of. You just sit sweet.” He peeped my cheek. I smile.

We were attending a wedding reception in a hotel hall, so I couldn't just appear ordinary. After all, if Chika and Venny are also present, I should perform just as well as them. I don't want people comparing us and judging Theo's fate to be married to me.

I don't know what's going on, but there's no news in the media about how unfortunate Venny and the evil I have become Theo's mistress. But I could not calm down until his parents wanted to acknowledge me as their legitimate son-in-law.

Justright. When we arrived at the hotel hall, another invitation saw us and looked at me cynically. Especially the women who were either jealous of Theo did not choose their daughter or jealous because Theo married me who was no more beautiful than them.

Chika, Mr. Norman, Venny, and finally, Nisa. Too bad Rahma is not in this place. He would have preferred to be in the place where Brother Jericho was present. If he also comes, then everyone I want to teach is in the same place.

“Wah, well, I don't believe in my own eyes.” Nisa saw me from head to toe. “I know you exercise desperately for the sake of managing the body, but your face and teeth ... You plastic surgery in America?” taunted.

“Honey,” reprimand her fiance politely.

Nisa laughed a little. “I'm just telling the truth. You should see the picture first. She changed drastically.”

“Hai, Altheo,” greet the man while extending his hand to my husband.

“Hai, Edrick,” reply Theo who shook his hand. “Include, my wife, Amarylis.”

“Hai, Amaryllis.” He extended his hand to me, but Theo blocked him.

“No need to touch it. Just introduce yourself lo,” said Theo seriously. I was so embarrassed to see his behavior that I could not return the introduction from the man.

Yeah, God. This man was truly dear to his fiancee from the way he looked at Nisa. He is much more handsome to see in person than his picture on social media. This foolish woman is not grateful to have a man that I believe many other women in this hall want.

“It feels like a reunion, huh?” chika who came to join us. Norman went with him too. “Honey, this is Nisa, my friend at SMU.”

“Funny, yes. We live in one city for years, but only this time greet each other when we meet,” said Nisa who glanced at me meaningfully.

“Lo? Norman's wife is also your schoolmate, dear?” ask Edrick. “One coincidence. Then why don't you come at their wedding?”

“Chika didn't invite me. Where could I have come to that luxury hotel without him. I could have been kicked out of the guest.” Nisa glanced at Chika.

“Edrick, Theo, I borrow your wives, yes.” Chika grabbed my hand and Nisa. “You husbands can discuss work. Isn't that your favorite topic?”

Theo looked at me worriedly, but I shook my head slowly. I can take care of myself. What can a Chika do in this crowded place to me? My ex-friend took us to the table to get a drink.

“What are you guys doing?” ask her seriously. “We agreed we don't know each other anymore. We don't reprimand each other wherever we meet.”

“Do not blame me,” said Nisa kinked. “I'm curious about Amarylis' very different appearance. Photos on social media can be deceiving, so I didn't expect him to actually change drastically.” He looked towards me. “Say, which clinic are you having plastic surgery at? People usually prefer to do it in Asia. Why did you go to America?”

“What's up? Anything you want to change from your face?” my tease. “Chika right. We shouldn't have greeted each other. We had a deal. My darling doesn't like being away from me too long. See you later.”

Chika held me by holding my arm. “Stop what you do.” He looked at me sharply.

I shook my head. “What do you mean, Chika? Speak clearly. Are you telling me not to get close to my own husband?”

Nisa laughed a little. “Wait, wait. Don't tell me, you still love Theo?” taunted.

“I don't care about Theo.” He let go of my hand violently. “I love my husband. I just don't like him suddenly active on social media and deliberately attract people's attention.”

“Oohh. You finally got a heavy rival too.” Nisa is deliberately heating up Chika. “Begin only. I'll react to all your posts so you don't lose fame.”

Chika looked towards him. “Are you doing work? From earlier you were talking. Don't say hello to Amaryllis, Rahma, or me again. Remember, the four of us agreed we didn't know each other.”

She left, back to her husband. Something has happened. I don't know what. Could she not want to be close to us because of her husband's family? It is a bit strange that the Wiryawan family would accept him to be their daughter-in-law.

Especially after the video scandal he had people hit me on campus once went viral. All who have been victims, Katelia, Rahma, and Nisa race to open the crime in their posts or comments columns of various media. What an incredible attack.

Theo was terrible when he was angry. She did not think long to spread the video to cancel her marriage to Chika. Therefore, I was curious. What has he done so that Venny does not attempt to approach him again?

The woman was standing away from Theo as well as me. Though he previously did not hesitate to talk pretentiously with Theo or show as if they were still together. This place is strategic enough to justify or dismiss gossip.

“You with Theo, Chika with Norman, and I with Edrick. Rahma doesn't seem to have changed course to chase after your sister.” Nisa laughs amusedly. “Finally, I also won.”

I looked at him. “You won?”

He nodded while smiling proudly. “I have the richest couple among the four of us. You just wait. Our wedding will be grander than Chika or Theo's last engagement. You fools don't ask for fancy events, while your brother—”

He looked behind me. “Ah, she's long life. I'm sure she won't make a big reception because her salary as a model is nothing more than Edrick. Rahma is only female. I'm not sure his parents want to spend hundreds of millions for him.”

What say? A rahma? I looked in the direction he saw. He didn't say he was coming to this party. His schedule was just dinner with his model partner. So, I don't believe what I saw. Brother not only came with Rahma, but also joined hands.