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86|Give Answers

I still believe I can't believe what's going on in our relationship. Everything goes so fast. He asked me to get into a relationship despite the backstreet. Breaking up, then getting back together with a more serious relationship: he told his parents about our relationship.

Agreeing to fight even though the world humbles us and calls me his mistress, we have a full-fledged relationship. We fought more than one word, but we did not want to part. Then what's going on now?

Why is he so hard to believe me? Being close to the opposite sex will not be inevitable as long as I am in college, work, and other social activities. He didn't want to hear my explanation, just broke up. Though I have rejected Mas Norman's invitation to establish a relationship.

You stupid, arrogant, obnoxious man who has no heart! I seriously love him, he still believes more in his jealousy. He's breaking up, yeah, already. We broke. I'm not begging for her love if she can't accept me for who I am.

“Amarilis, hey, are you listening?” Someone waved his hand in front of me.

I blinked my eyes and met a glance with the secretary of the main director. “Ah, yes, Ma'am. Can I help you?”

“Pak Norman from earlier called, you just keep quiet.” He pointed towards our superior who was already standing in the doorway.

“Ah, yes.” I saw my work still piling up, then stood up. “Iya, Sir?”

“Leave your job. You can continue tomorrow. Come, come with me,” take him.

I looked at his secretary who was tidying the table, so I did the same. Maybe he invited us to meet his colleague. But in front of the lobby, the woman approached the boyfriend who picked her up, only I was invited into Mas Norman's car.

I misunderstood her, I obeyed her. The driver entered the parking lot of a restaurant and I understood when I saw Om and Aunt Wiryawan were waiting for us. Dinner four more. If I hadn't been in trouble about this before, then I'm feeling disinclined right now.

The aunt who dominated the conversation the most. He told me about Mas Norman as a child. The man occasionally asked his mother not to open her secret in a panic. I try to be polite by following the direction of the conversation.

“Hai, Nancy!” greet a woman I know very well.

“Hai, Ruth,” reply Aunt Wiryawan. He stood up and they kissed each other on the cheek. “You also have dinner here?”

“Yes, along with my besanku candidate,” replied Aunt Ruth enthusiastically. “Wah, you guys seem to be getting familiar with this girl.”

“She's a good girl, so we like to be near her.” Aunt Wiryawan looked around. “Where is your family?”

“That,” Appoint Aunt Ruth.

“Altheo and Jessica look very compatible. You are lucky to have the ideal son-in-law. Hopefully I will also catch up with you soon,” said Aunt Wiryawan expectantly.

I gulped heavily hearing it, understanding the direction of the conversation. I need to answer immediately about the offer. The longer I delay, the more she will wish I would say yes.

After eating, they persuaded me to let Mas Norman drive me home. But I insist on refusing it. I've already rejected the man's feelings, why else would I give him false hope? I know I acted foolishly rejecting the perfect person, but I had no feelings for him.

On that night, I did manage to dodge, but Mas Norman was already waiting in front of the fence when I left for work. Unwilling to cloud the atmosphere, I rejected his offer and rushed towards the stop. He called my name, but I didn't touch him.

Just one more week, then I don't have to come to that hotel. I don't miss the working atmosphere there, because everyone is bad to me. Norman and his family behaved differently to me, not my fault. I'm sincerely just interning and looking for data.

If their boss finally likes and treats me special, it's not my fault either. I never gave her hope, seduced her, let alone teased her. Neither did memelet or order any other black magic.

“Can I know why you won't give my son a chance?” asked after I gave an answer to his offer.

“I already like other men, Auntie,” me.

“Son, I know Ruth and her husband. You have no hope with Altheo. Why do you force the will for the impossible? Love will grow by itself along with frequent interaction. So, give my son one chance,” persuade him.

“I'm sorry, Aunt. I really can't.” I bow my head to him.

He was silent and sighed sadly, but did not try to persuade me anymore. I feel so bad that I hurt her heart. A very foreign feeling to me. Usually I just relax making people hurt because of what I did to them.

My phone shook a few times over the bed, I ignored it. Matt and Brother Jericho repeatedly called, asking to meet. I'm in a state of not being able to meet anyone. Hurt for good people affects my emotions too.

Last week of interning at Mas Norman's hotel, I was still given a lot of work. I'm not complaining about not being a red mark on my reference letter. Their employees still look at me cynically every time we cross paths.

I was checking my phone while I was on a city bus when a message from Hercules came in. Mom's broke. Store's closed. That short message could have caused me to panic. What the hell's going on? Mama's business to install glass as a barrier between the store and the kitchen managed to drive away cheap gossip about the quality of its products. Why is it suddenly bankrupt?

“Hercules complaining to you?” my mom said when I called her. The first thing I did was in my room. His voice sounded hoarse and weak.

“Iya. What's going on, Ma? Why is this sudden?”

“Our savings were broken into, so I didn't have enough money to pay the employees. Some of the big party orders we received were also suddenly canceled and they did not want to pay for their compensation. We have already made their order.

“My stupid cashier didn't make a black agreement letter on white first. So, they ran away, I can't sue. Lately, I just found out the shophouse we bought has long been delinquent in taxes.” Mama sobbing. “I don't know why this happened. I'm the stupid one not careful.”

Oh, dearGod. I was so focused on my personal affairs that I forgot to pay attention to my family. I immediately turned my brain to help them. “Mama still have money? Have you eaten?”

“We can still eat. All I think about is Hercules' college tuition. Special savings for him it vanished hacked people.” My mom finally cried. “I'm sorry, Riris. I've been mean to not let you go to college. Finally, I got the sap.”

“No, Ma. Don't talk like that. I'll send money to pay for college Adik, yes,” entertain me. “Mama how much does it take to open a small business? Mama can sell cakes from school to school until things improve. So, Papa and Mama have busy and money coming in again.”

“You need that money for your college, son. No, I can't take it.”

“I got a scholarship, Ma. The amount is quite large, therefore I can save. The results of busking for months are stored safely in my savings. As for the tuition fee Brother and Mama's business, I don't mind. Want to, yeah, Ma? I'll transfer tomorrow,”.

“Good.” She was crying again. “Thank you very much, Nak.”

“Sama-sama, Mother. No, Mama don't cry anymore. If Mama needs anything, please contact me, yes, Ma.”

“Iya. I'm calm now. Thank you for calling me so soon.”

As soon as the phone call ended, my brain started thinking. This is no coincidence. Someone is giving me a warning. Norman couldn't have done this. Aunt Ruth must have known me and Theo broke up. Then who did this bad to my family?