Home For My Soul

23|Secret Plan

I followed the lecture with a chaotic mind. For the first time, I couldn't concentrate. Did Jericho also suspect there was a Katelia soul in Amaryllis' body? How did he know that? He was out of school when the incident happened.

They could not have had time to interact, because Amaryllis did not live with them, but with her own family. How could he possibly return if Aunt Wibowo did not stop referring to him as Katelia's killer every time they met?

Well, there he is! There's no way Jericho would want to be near Amarilis given that she's always been labeled her sister's killer by almost everyone. The way he called her was also the same as Amarylis in his family, Riris. Except—

“Because starting from this second, you become my girlfriend.”

I don't know why I said that, but I felt relieved after conveying it. Om Wibowo and Nolan are bad people, so I can't believe Jericho had good intentions by approaching the man they've called his sister's killer.

This was the only way to help her not be hurt by the family. Amaryllis is a naive girl, but Katelya may also be affected by the true nature of her body owner. He thought Jericho wanted to be friends with him, only to hurt his heart.

The police rejected their demands, as Amarilis was not yet eighteen. After all, their drowning was purely an accident. The lake is already a lot of casualties, because of the depth and darkness of the situation below the surface of the water. Moreover, there are algae that often wrapped around people who swim there until they drown and die.

“You ate the wrong medicine, huh?” tanyanya. He squinted his eyes and I could see he was trying hard not to cross his hands in front of his chest. Yes, she is Katelya.

“Gue doesn't hurt,” reply.

“Stop joking. Not funny.” He looked around us. “Is there a camera or person recording this incident? You must be working on me.”

“For what do I prank lo?” I brought my body closer to him. “Listen, I don't want to be close to another guy. If I have time, I'll take you to lunch. You can't refuse. Finished teaching Matt, I'll take you home. If I have a job, my driver takes you home. Don't argue. It's a command.”

“What the hell is this!?” his protest.

“Beyond those three things, you are free to do what. If you have a problem, don't go to someone else. You should come to me. Watch out, if I find out you borrowed money or cried on the chest of another man. You won't survive, because I'm a big jealous.”

“What are you doing? I have not answered I want to be your girlfriend,” he exclaimed getting upset.

“Gue didn't ask,”.

“I'm not as rich as you, but I can't you buy.”

“Lo my girlfriend, Amarylis, not a slave,” my deuteronomy.

“You from earlier called this that, what is its name if it does not make me your slave?” Finally, he crossed both of his hands in front of his chest.

I folded my hands on the table. “Since when do people date there are no rules of the game? You want us to have a relationship, but you are flirtatious with other men, so?” my challenge.

“Since when am I flirty?” protest again.

“Our meal has come.” I looked towards the waiter who came near our table. “Eat a lot. I don't like having a skinny girlfriend.”

The woman who delivered the food took a surprised breath. I snorted, she immediately changed her attitude with a friendly smile. He mentioned the name of the drink on the glass he was holding, I pointed to who among us ordered it.

The disrespectful waiter. Is he insulting Amarylis and thinking she doesn't deserve to be my girlfriend? If she knew my girl could play the violin expertly and achieve the highest academic score of all her classmates, then she would not look one eye again.

“I don't want to be your girlfriend, Theo. Don'tcrazy. We are both like earth and sky,” he said seriously. “Again, Matt says, you already have a fiancee. I don't want to get involved in a love triangle. There are many plans that I have neatly arranged, girlfriend is not in it.”

I've thought of everything. My mom and dad are definitely going to be against our relationship. They will get nothing from Amaryllis and her family. It's different if I'm with Katelya. Our marriage will benefit both parties.

I didn't plan on going that far. I'll only look after him as long as he studies at this college. He could be in big trouble if Chika and her three friends, let alone coupled with Jericho, hurt him.

After he graduates and gets a job, I won't bother him anymore. It's the perfect plan. People will no longer be suspicious of him and stop referring to him as a killer once they see him succeed in his studies later.

“Consecration?” tanyanya surprised. “You mean, we're backstreet?”

“Iya. My family would be excited if they knew I was dating my sister's private tutor. So don't let them know. Matt will tease us all out and I need time to convince my parents about our relationship.” Wow, I'm getting good at lying.

“Better we don't have to date. Waste of time and energy. I have no money for a date with you or time to chat and phone with you,” he said.

“The solution is very easy.” I pulled my phone out of the bag, then unlocked the screen. I typed in a row of numbers, then entered the number and the nominal, then sent.

“What do you do?” tanyanya's confused. There was a vibration from inside his bag. He narrowed his eyes before picking up his phone. “What is this!? You filled my pulsator!?”

“Is there another problem?” ask me to relax. He closed his lips. “Gue already said, we will only have lunch occasionally. I also have other responsibilities besides studying. So, I won't have time to date with you every day.”

“Then what are we dating for? People intertwine that romance to see what match the relationship can go on to the marriage. I was only second semester, had not thought of getting married,” she said, stubborn. “I also don't want to have a girlfriend who usually just rules me.”

“Eat. Not good if it's cold.” I signal the conversation doesn't need to continue anymore. He closed his lips again, but he followed me.

Before the food on her plate ran out, the waiter came to bring her the next meal. Even though he looked at me sharply, he was unable to resist the delicious cuisine. I've memorized some of the foods he ordered so often, so he must have finished it.

His weight must not be reduced more than this or Jericho as well as the other students will fall in love with him. Although she is not as beautiful as Katelia, if she dresses up and wears matching clothes, she can attract the attention of any man. That can't happen.

Theo, are you really just trying to protect her? Is it not because you are secretly in love with Amaryllis? Are you sure you won't fall in love with him before his time runs out?

I'm not gonna fall in love with him. Just be right. Amaryllis is definitely not my favorite type of girl. That's why he has to stay fat. Katelya is not my favorite girl either. He's violent, sadistic, cold-blooded, and I'm sure, once he's successful, he'll be back as a bully.

“ Anyway, I don't want to be your girlfriend. It's good to have a relationship with two girls at once. Do you think I want to be second?” he said, still refusing.

It was only Katelia who was so arrogant. Amaryllis would definitely blush and fly high if I mentioned she was my girlfriend. Just like any other girl who knows who I am. They tried to get my attention even for a moment. The woman in front of me refused.

“Who previously signed up with lo?” I asked when the food was almost gone.

“Nobody,” he replied indifferently.

“Who?” ask me again, don't give up.

He sighed in annoyance. “Kak Jericho,” answers with weight.

I pulled out my phone, found her number, and called her. He looked at me suspiciously. “What do you do?”