Home For My Soul

70|Lang Year

~Amarily~

I was satisfied to see my fourth semester academic results. Serba. The difficulty level is getting higher. Hopefully in the fifth semester we will not meet with strange lecturers who are difficult to understand how to think. Because I need to keep my grades stable in order to stay on the scholarship until graduation.

Theo took me to the courtroom where Brother was fighting for the results of his research. I am so proud of him for taking the trouble to finish on time. Although we rarely met because of her script, I was glad she could catch up with him.

My mom and dad are so proud of him. Ah, I mean, Om and Aunt Wibowo. I still have trouble calling them that. They always boast of Brother Nolan so pay less attention to Brother Jericho. Naturally, Brother Nolan is the main successor of our family.

“Congratulations, Brother!” I said, knowing he got an A for his trial.

“Thank you. All thanks to your help too!” Brother tightened his embrace.

“Let him or me plug your eyes,” threatened Theo.

I looked at him and couldn't believe it. He placed both hands on his hips with sharp eyes fixed on Brother Jericho. Can't he speak without violence? This man is my brother, not my mistress.

Brother Jericho laughed. “I am getting calmer he is in your watch,” said Big Brother as he let go of his embrace. “You guys made up?”

“Forced,” I replied annoyed.

“Lo knows, ‘kan, if he lies,” said Theo.

“I know he likes you, because he shows his emotions. If he doesn't like you, he will ignore all your words and actions. Because you are nobody.” My brother easily opened my secret.

“Why did Big Brother tell him about it?” my protest.

“You must be hungry. Me either. Come on, let's eat. Then you can fight as you like.” Brother walked first so Theo could hold my hand and catch up with him.

Although I had promised in my heart that I would not quarrel with Theo on Jericho's happy day, I failed. How can I be so sweet if she keeps being so obnoxious? I can't sit next to Brother or joke too familiar with him.

Just struggling spoiled or holding his hand should not be. When we walked the three with her sister, she let me walk with Matt. I don't know what he saw from Brother's attitude so he was sure that the young man I had known since the baby would change his taste. Just be right. Brother Jericho is my brother.

Theo's birthday was in sight, so I prepared a present for him. Even though she's a troublesome lover, I want her to be happy. I still keep the gift I was going to give him last year. So, I'll give them both on the same day.

Just like last year, his family held a celebration for him. I was not invited, nor did I attend. It was enough for Theo to challenge his parents in front of a lot of people. I don't want them to hate me any more and close the door to sorry forever by coming to the show.

Celebrating her birthday on the same date or the next day, it makes no difference. So, I asked him to give me one day. He fulfilled it by coming in the morning and waiting in front of my residence.

“Happy birthday!” I gave her the shopping bag I was carrying.

“Why do you bother like this?” the protest was not good.

“No hassle. They gave me a lot of money, so I can buy this for you. My tuition has also been paid, take it easy.” I held her hand and placed the bag strap on her palm. “Ayo, open. Tell me, do you like it?”

He opened the bag and peeked inside. He pulled out a jacket, then a box filled with watches. “Why did you give me two gifts?”

“This clock is a gift for your birthday last year, while this year's gift jacket,” I replied.

“Ah.” He nodded in understanding. “We broke up because you were jealous of my fiance with Chika.” He smiled meaningfully. I pouted hearing it.

He came closer, kissed my lips, then hugged my body. “Thank you.”

Even though he did it all of a sudden, I wasn't angry. We were going to celebrate his birthday, so I compromised and let him steal one kiss. Just one kiss. If he uses today to kiss me as he pleases, I will make a calculation.

“Sama-sama. You like?” manya curious.

“Suka,” answer. He let go of his embrace, then opened his jacket and watch so that he could wear both of the items I gave him. “Pas once!”

“Your jacket brand is expensive too. But I understand why you chose it. The quality is good and durable. You don't like changing things, do you?”

“Sama goods alone I am loyal, lo now believe that I will be faithful also lo?” He kissed my lips again without warning.

“Lo can't be stingy. Today is not only my time for lo, but you are also just for me.” He took my hand closer to his motorcycle. “Come, where are we going?”

“Today all I give you is my time, not my body. It's good,” my protest again.

“Newly also found already bring. Do we celebrate my birthday or not?” He put a helmet on my head. I close my lips, refraining from refuting. “Where are we going?”

“Take me to your dream place.”

At first I thought he'd take me to his family's office building. Turns out he took me to an elite residential area. This is not the place where his family lived, but it could be that we headed to his relatives' house.

He stopped his motorcycle in front of a house. I went down and looked around. Bizarrely. Are we going to see one of his brothers? Not likely. Where there is a family who wants to meet people who are viral in the media because it is Theo's affair.

“It was my dream place. What about lo?”

I looked towards the large gate he was looking at. It was across the street from the house where we stood. We can see the contents behind the giant fence because the iron cracks are not closed like other luxury homes. But all I could see was the greenery and the path to the inside.

“I don't understand,” me.

He approached and placed his hand on my shoulder. “We'll stay here later. I don't know how yet, but I'll collect the money.”

“You will persuade the owner to sell it to you?” many surprised.

“The owner is old and has children who do not live in Indonesia. I'm sure this house will be sold once the man dies. So, I have to be fast in order to be the first buyer.”

Waw. He must have loved this house so much that he knew such a detail. Knowing the name of the owner is common, but to the point of knowing the status of the children and their whereabouts is proof he is very serious. Although they know each other, not everyone likes to share their privacy with strangers.

I nodded in understanding. “What's interesting about this house?”

“First time to come to this house, I already liked it. The garden, the street, the fountain, the plants, even the contents of his house made me fall in love. When I proposed to you, this house was back in my head. Believe me, you will also love the atmosphere.”

“I believe. But this house must be very expensive, Theo. From here alone it looks like the grounds are very spacious. How many billion of these?” I shudder.

“Quite I know the price.”

Since today is a happy day, then I am not forcing. After all, I knew it would also be of no use. I can't help him collect the money. Working desperately will not be enough any number of years to buy a house that big. Unless I become a famous model like Brother Jericho.

Next, he took me to an apartment building consisting of four twin buildings. He rode his motorcycle into the building's grounds, then parked it at an available spot in the visitor's parking lot.

“This is my second dream place,” he said while looking at the tall building.

This place is nice, the location is strategic, and the atmosphere is green with fresh plants and beautiful fountains. He likes a place close to nature. So, I know the price is not cheap. His taste is classy.

“Why?” I asked, seeing that he was silent.

“Our alternative house. So, if you need a hotel atmosphere, we can stay here for the weekend. I won't be able to take much time off when working later.” He looked at the tall building. “From going far, we stay here only.”

“You're really only twenty-one years old, ‘kan?” manya suspect.

He laughed, then looked at me. “What only adults can have dreams about where to stay?”

“No. Your dreams are always about marriage. People our age usually dream of workplaces, vehicles, streets, you even think of a place to live with your wife,”.

“Gue already has all that, except his own residence and wife.” He looked back at the building. I am glad he shared his dream with me.

I nodded in understanding. “You're right too.”

“My third dream place is the office. Lo already knew that. Our house I'm gonna give to Matt. I don't want to be greedy by accepting all the family relics. Therefore, I've been thinking about my future home.” He looked towards me. “How about lo? Where is your dream place?”