Home For My Soul

25|They're News

Slap, no. Slap, no.

Because of Brother Jericho's words, I can't be myself. Women like Amarylis must be silent, because their slow brains cannot digest quickly what these flirtatious men are doing. Well, I don't want my first experience to be with this arrogant guy!

But I was forced to close my eyes and say a spell may all this happen quickly, not for long. I held the helmet tightly so that my hand wouldn't float slapping his cheek. I should have done this with the young man I love.

“Lo what are you doing?” tanyakanya. His voice sounds far enough away.

I opened my eyes and saw that he was sitting upright in the seat of his motorcycle. Lo? Done already? Does it really have no taste? Why didn't anything touch my face? What did he do to me?

“Why do you close your eyes? Don't tell me, you think I want to kiss lo?” tanyanya full of search. He was stunned for a moment before chuckling, who then burst into laughter. “Gue only .. want to take the leaves ... dry attached ... in the hair lo.”

My face's warming. I feel ashamed to ask for mercy. He came closer not intending to kiss me. Oh, geez. I've never felt this shy in my entire life. Without waiting any longer, I gave the helmet to him and went into the yard.

His laughter grew louder, making me even more annoyed. I don't give a damn about Brother's advice, let Theo know I'm not Amarylis. I don't give a shit. I felt calm after I was in the room. Sebal! If he takes me home just to insult my innocence, I'd better go home alone!

To get my mind off that embarrassing incident, I learned until the drowsiness came. Instead of sleeping in bed, I fell asleep on my own two hands in a sitting position. Even though my body feels crumpled, I still exercise in the morning.

The phone in my bag shook after the second class, I checked it. There was a message from my brother. I'll be heading to the place he appointed. Thankfully, he was there, so I did not meet the arrogant man. We had lunch together at his favorite place.

“It is fitting that Brother likes this place, there are no fans who disturb us,” said I understand. “The food is quite good, dear, expensive.”

“In the campus environment, rarely does anyone care about the artist. Moreover, I am only a model that is known to dress up and style as in photos or advertisements. With such an ordinary appearance, it takes time to be able to recognize me,” he said proudly.

Brother wears a regular shirt with jeans and sneakers. Student appearance in general at our campus. There were no expensive or branded items on her body, except those that paid her to be their ambassador. Because using certain brand items is prohibited for him and includes breaking the contract. Very inconvenient.

Fortunately, Brother has an assistant who has arranged the contents of his closet so that there is not a single forbidden object that he will use. Because of that, Big Brother refused to be a model of a certain restaurant. He was forbidden to eat wherever he wanted.

“How are Papa and Mama doing?” aska I want to know. I haven't seen or heard from my parents for a long time.

“They are fine. Papa drowned himself with work with Kak Nolan to forget his sense of loss. My mom started to do activities again. They've been here since Brother graduated. Mama will probably return to Medan early next month.”

“Is Mama still blaming me for Katelia's death?” ask me slowly, so that only Brother Jericho hears the question.

He's nodding. “Also still looking for ways to imprison you.” He looked at me seriously. “Don't let Mama know you're here, or she'll come after you again. Avoid your mom as much as you can. You know how sorry Mama is to Kat, ‘kan?”

I swallowed heavily. My hair bristles at hearing that phrase. Of course I know what Mom can do for us. What he showed me at the hospital and the school was nothing with his original actions.

Therefore, I am not targeting Papa's company to be where I pursue my career later. I'm not that crazy yet. There are many other ventures I have registered, all of them are in the capital. I'd rather be away from my birthplace so there's no need to be near our family.

“What time will you be at your residence?” ask the brothers before we split up.

“Around nine o'clock at night. What's up?” I returned the helmet to him.

“Oh, Brother. Thank you!” I hugged him tightly. It was a big help I needed. I can save a lot if I don't have to buy any more books.

“Everything will be easier if you want to receive my ATM card,” refer to it again.

I immediately shook my head. “No. I'm not Kat. After a year and six months, I don't want to depend on anyone else. After all, Brother can't help me forever. If you get caught Mama, huff, Brother will be in great danger.”

“My poor sister.” He ruffled my hair. “If you can't take it anymore, come to me. Don't take shortcuts. You understand?” He suddenly sounded serious.

“Iya, Brother. I'm not gonna do that stupid thing.” I smile. “So I forgot one advantage of being poor, I can get a scholarship.”

After the last class, I headed to Matt's house. Since he hasn't come home yet, then I can relax in the library room while repeating the things I learned earlier. I took all the existing SKS, so I only left the thesis in the last semester. My tuition is not cheap, so I should not waste my time.

Matt was up to thirty minutes late. There is a music competition that he will be participating in. So, he's doing extra training. Then the rest of the hour and a half we make the best use of it. He can learn on his own without my help. All he really needs is concentration.

But he always refused whenever I proposed that we stop studying together. I don't mind coming in every day, because the pay is good. It's just, I want to avoid Theo as often as I can.

How relieved I was at dinner, Theo didn't join us. As he said, I was driven home by their driver. Although I was disinclined, I had to comply so as not to fight for things that were not important to him.

I entered the campus gate carefully that morning. For the past few days, I have not crossed paths with Chika and her friends does not mean that I can lower my level of alertness. Katelia's violin that was on me must still be a big question for them.

“Lo what are you doing?” A voice came from behind me.

“Aargh!!” I who was checking the condition of the corridor from behind the wall jumped in surprise.

My heart was beating so fast that I was sure my age was reduced by being shocked. I turned my head and met a glance with that annoying arrogant young man. I immediately stood up straight and tidied up my appearance.

“Lo haven't answered my question.” He pulled my shirt collar when I intended to leave.

Why should I answer your question? The words were already on the tip of my tongue, but I held back. I'm Amaryllis, not Katelya. So, I turned and lowered my head. Cobalt. I don't like to humble myself in front of anyone.

“Ng, I have to go into the lecture hall or I will be late,” I replied slowly.

“Chika still bother lo?” guess it. I just kept quiet. “Gue between.”

He grabbed my hand, then walked towards the main corridor. Of course there were many pairs of eyes looking towards us. Some just look back, are surprised, look at me cynically, or smile mockingly while whispering with the person next to them.

He said, our relationship is secret. Then why is he holding my hand in front of all of them. Sometimes I can't understand how he thinks. But I arrived in the lecture hall safely, without any incident with the three nosy women.

There was something different about the atmosphere of the room. I looked around me with question marks. What the hell's been going on?