Home For My Soul

32|You Did

Sonata was the first person I suspected of doing so. But panic and tears are not theatrics. He was really nervous and could not calm down knowing the completed task was not found on his laptop.

After all, he's not stupid. If I get into trouble, so does he. Although she comes from a family that is, she does not look as arrogant as Chika and her friends. All that stuck to his body was not a branded expensive item that cost tens to hundreds of millions.

So, no. I believe he didn't delete the file intentionally from his laptop.

“Sonata will be dragged too if I get in trouble. Not with you,” I said without hesitation.

“All evidence leads to him.” He shrugged both of his shoulders in a relaxed manner. “Only he held the laptop for twenty-four hours. You instead believe his accusation that I did it. When do I have a chance to hold it?”

Realizing that he repeatedly mentioned my group mates, then I understood. He made me suspicious of my new best friend. I repeatedly refused to be friends with him, so he was jealous of me being close to Sonata.

“So, that's why you did it, then hand over the error to my friend?” I laughed in surprise. “You want me and he's not friends anymore. Is that?”

“I'm just telling the truth about your friend, Amarylis.” He put on an innocent face. “You don't look for excuses. Do you have any proof that I deleted that document?”

“Then what proof is it not you who deleted the document?” I asked back. “You continue to accuse Sonata of being the culprit. Where's the evidence?” I stretched out my hand.

He repeatedly mentioned the evidence, I know the reason. I'm not stupid and I've been trying to find evidence before confronting him. CCTV footage of the day was lost. I'm sure he's the one who paid one of the securities to erase his tracks.

For a while knowing Sonata, I knew she was not a sneaky person like me and these three girls. He will not go to the library security to do something that violates the law. So, I know Rahma did it. His family was close to many influential people. It was easy for him to escape punishment if his actions were discovered by the campus.

Anyway, I remember. There was one moment where Sonata and I were nowhere and this woman was looking after our personal belongings. I didn't suspect at all that he would do that low, so we went to the toilet and dropped our bags under his watch. He was right, I was too naive.

“You're the smartest of the two of us. Just think for yourself who deserves to be the culprit. Next time, before you accuse me recklessly again, show me the proof first.” He pushed my body away, then rushed out of the room.

My heart was pounding fast and my breath was hunting for adrenaline. Turns out I could do the same thing I used to do: threaten people to talk honestly. It's nice to see my victims can't retaliate anymore.

But no one knows that every time I hurt someone I don't like, I'm pounding. I always cover it with a calm attitude, because if they know I feel a little trepidation, they will not hesitate to fight again. The sensation I used to love.

This time, I hated it. Because with a body this big, I'm always afraid of having a heart attack whenever that important organ beats too fast. Moreover, my chest felt very tight, making me uncomfortable to breathe.

“Gue likes lo like this.” Someone's voice came from the door.

I took a deep breath, then straightened my body. Why is he always where I am? “I don't need compliments from you,” I said as I walked past.

He caught my hand and took me down the corridor. Spontaneous, the eyes of the students who were still around us looked towards us. A sight that no longer bothers me.

“Be careful, Theo. Don't let you fall in love,” my god.

“Gue won't fall in love first, Amarylis,” he said confidently. I grunt.

What kind of girl does she like? I've never noticed him before. During our school days, he was just a bully who liked to ruin my fun of pranking stupid, slow, ugly students. The kind that should not be born in this world.

Having a fiancee seemed to hinder him from getting close to any student. I don't remember ever seeing him walk alone or being rumored to be close to someone. Although she did not stand out, I remember she was liked by many girls because of her good looks and intelligence.

Moreover, his cold and mysterious attitude made many school friends interested in him. If they knew he was also from a well-known and wealthy family in the capital, I was sure they would be fighting over his girlfriend. That's just one fact we don't know at all.

“Down. I still have business,” he said as soon as we reached his front yard.

“Thank you for driving me here,” I said, not wanting to be impolite.

He simply nodded, then rode his motorcycle towards the gate. Strange man, but his heart is good. I've never met anyone who's annoying, and has a good side like him. I was confused between hating or liking her.

At the time of teaching Matt, he no longer talked about personal matters and focused on our lessons. It was much better than the night before. Maybe after talking to me, he felt a little relieved and his burden was reduced.

Theo drove me home after dinner. Again, his father did not join us. I was curious to know him more closely. What was it about her that made Papa unwilling to announce my engagement to Theo in public?

“Lo? Theo, where are you taking me?” many confused.

We did not cross the road to my residence. He continued to ride his motorcycle on the main road. Ah, maybe Aunt Ruth asked her to do something, so she stopped by somewhere first and just drove me home.

“Lo have a certain brand that you like?” tanyanya while looking at a row of laptops displayed at a counter.

“Shortly,” my words do not understand. I looked at him and the counter in turn. “You want to buy a laptop, why ask me for a brand?”

“Give this one only. I like my laptop, so it must be suitable for him too,” the door to the waiter who accompanies us.

“Good. Please wait a moment,” said the employee with sparkling eyes.

The young man asked for the selected color and the desired program to be installed on the laptop. I was too surprised to answer, so Theo did. I still don't believe in my own hearing and vision.

“Theo,” I said objection.

“Quiet only.” He kept my hand away from his card, blocking him from paying.

Seeing us get people's attention, I relented. After receiving the laptop in his box, he gave it to me. The item felt very heavy because the price was not cheap. Where can I raise that kind of money to pay for it?

He also drove me home. Fortunately, there was no curfew, because we all held the key to unlock the fence and the door to the room. So, I don't have to worry about being locked outside.

“I'll pay for this laptop. Your money will I return,” I said firmly. I don't like being indebted to anyone, especially him. Maybe for the rest of his life he will offend this gift in front of our acquaintances later.

“Lo have money?” taunted.

“I will pay for it once I get the scholarship,” I said, explaining. He nodded in understanding. “You should buy a cheap one. I just need to type, no need an application that has nothing to do with college.”

“There are still three more years for you to complete your studies, so I chose a durable laptop. Already, yeah. I have to go home.”

“Good. Thank you.” I backed off so he could ride his motorcycle.

Sonata sent a message telling the finished part she noted down, right in the middle of our task. I sigh in relief. Thankfully, my weekends were not interrupted so my money-seeking allowance would not be reduced.

Right, ‘kan? That arrogant guy makes it hard for me to decide whether to hate him or like him. For now, I like the kindness of his heart. No, not love. It's just the liking of a friend to his friend, ah, his enemy, ah, whatever. That's not a problem.

My weekend went well, and the money I received was more than decent. My parents made video calls, so I had a rough conversation with them. I'm glad to hear your efforts are getting more successful, keeping her busy every day.

Papa finally stopped working so that he could help Mama at the newly opened cake shop. It's a good idea, so you don't have to pay anyone else and you can give your salary to Papa who end up in your wallet too.

“Leganya,” said Sonata as soon as the lecturer came out of the lecture hall. “Thank you very much, Amarylis. I am very happy to choose the right group of friends. You're great!”

“Same-sama, Sonata.” I stood up after tidying up my books and stationery.

“Ah, come on, I buy you a meal!” bring him.

“Sorry, can't.” I looked towards the door. Theo was already standing there, waiting for me.

“Ah, true too. I noticed he was always waiting for you on Mondays and Fridays. Did he threaten you to do something for him?” curious whispers.

“See later.” I smiled, not answering her question.

Theo took my hand past every student and I found Brother among them. He squinted his eyes at me, but I just ignored him. Feeling Theo take my hand off, then embrace my shoulder, I know he saw Big Brother too.

“How about the duty lo earlier?” tanyakanya.

“It's done,” I replied.

“Good.” He kissed my temple. “That's my new chick.”

My heart is beating fast. What did he just do? Not only was my heart beating, something flowed from the temple all over my body quickly. The sensation I usually feel when fighting with someone is why do I feel when he kisses me?