Home For My Soul

96|Temporary Separation

I glanced at my phone which still did not stop shaking. Brother is very annoying. I couldn't meet him today, he insisted. I still have a week to live in this city.

Since he came, I took advantage of the opportunity to return all his college books. I did not forget to leave a suitcase containing personal items that I will not need during my stay in Medan later.

“Aren't you going to Medan in early March? Why are you leaving today?” He looked at the two things in surprise.

“Thank you, Mas,” I said to the homeowner's employee who helped carry the cardboard.

“Sama-sama, Mbak.” He also went back inside.

“I told you, there's a Brother book I need to return.” I gave him a suitcase.

“Then what does that suitcase contain?” tanyanya. The driver put that thing in the trunk.

“Clothes, shoes and bags that I don't need anytime soon.”

“You really think I'm your personal storage box?” his protest.

“Ya, already. If you mind, I'm asking Matt.” please

“Why Matt? He's not your family.”

“If Brother Nolan has a place to stay here, he would definitely not mind receiving my deposit.”

“Ya, already. Aye, yes. You can drop your suitcase in my apartment,” he said relented.

He opened the car door, so I went in first. There was a call he had to answer, but from the sentence he said, I knew it was a matter of work. I smiled hearing she was going to audition again.

He is very ambitious. Not satisfied with being a famous brand model, she is targeting products that have gone global and willing to audition with thousands of people. Though he just accept every job offer that comes, but he never wants to be satisfied with his achievements.

The car stopped in front of the entrance of a mall and he took me out. The sunglasses and hat he wears can disguise his identity so people don't know him. I didn't resist when he grabbed my shoulder.

We entered a restaurant that served the main menu of his favorite food. The waiter drove us to a more private place so no one would intrude. So we were taken to a corner of the dining room and grateful to see the baffle that separated us from the other table.

“What forced me to meet Brother today?” my many.

“Does a sister need a reason to meet her sister?” He asked back. “What's wrong with you? You refused to meet because you were heartbroken?”

Many days of crying made my face and eyes swell. I tried to comfort myself, but my tears would not stop flowing. I didn't realize my love for Theo turned out to be that deep. Hearing the word break up is easier than goodbye.

I didn't leave the room, but the room owner's maid continued to deliver the food to me. So I've never been hungry or thirsty. It must have been that annoying arrogant guy who sent him. So tega. After leaving me, he still paid attention. How could I forget him sooner?

“What's the matter with you two? Theo hasn't changed his profile picture. Then what makes you cry like this?” ask Brother wonder.

“I did not cry prolonged.”

“Not lie. I'm your brother, so I know your nature. You will only cry like this if you lose something that you love so much. What did Theo do to you? Did you guys break up?”

“I don't want to talk about it.”

“You won't listen to me. Look what it's gonna be. Are my experiences and Nolan's not enough to be a lesson? Your status is different. So, want any effort, your relationship will never be sanctioned by his parents.”

I closed my ears with both hands and said, “I didn't hear. I didn't hear. Brother what talk, I didn't hear.”

“Basic kids.” He stuck my head until I was in pain. “Do you think you are still five years old?”

He sighed softly, then looked around us. Hm. Is there a new problem he is facing? “It's about your friend, Rahma. She was involved several times in the fashion show team that I followed.”

“He's not your friend,” I said quickly.

“OK. Former friend.” He used his own words. “Is there anything you want to do with him? Last Saturday she expressed love and I asked for time to think.”

“What does Sister mean?” I was confused, not understanding where the conversation was going.

“I mean, if you don't need my help to teach him a lesson, then I'll answer no. Conversely, if you want her to be severely heartbroken, for example, I will use my charm.”

“Reputation Brother needs to be maintained, do not mess around. He's my business,” I said firmly.

“OK,” answer.

I didn't immediately believe hearing that answer. He switched the conversation so I didn't talk further. He told me about his various jobs in the future. I also gave up and accepted it.

He drove me home after eating, because I wasn't strong enough to be outside for too long. My eyes hurt and I need to sleep. That's what I do once my body hits the surface of the mattress. I am so tired that I can go fast.

Matt invited me to meet on my last weekend in town. An invitation I didn't refuse, because I wanted to say goodbye to him. Sonata also I asked to come, so I didn't need to go out twice just to meet them.

“Gue hates you both,” complained Matt.

“Sitting has just made you not feel good. How are you, anyway?” sonata Protest.

“Lo don't understand. The two of them I fully support, uh, even separated. One of them still uses the same profile picture. My amazement,” Matt's nag.

“He just wants to heat up your parents and Chika. If they knew we had broken up, they would have calmed down and thought Theo preferred the girl over me.” guessed me.

“Somewhat plans he's been up to waiting all this time to break up from Chika. I can't take it anymore.” He growled in annoyance.

“Amarilis, if you go home, does that mean you won't come at my trial?” sonata asked with a sad face. “You won't come on my graduation day either?”

“Nah, yes. What about me? Will Brother also not come on my graduation day?” ask Matt, don't lose.

I thank Sonata in my heart. He had already made Matt stop talking about his obnoxious brother. I still need time not to feel sad again every time I remember about him. The fact that her profile picture hasn't been replaced also makes me uneasy.

But I finally understood why he didn't exchange it for another photo. She needs a shield so Chika doesn't get any closer to her. Fortunately, news about them no longer filled the media. The wicked woman also did not post their friendly photos.

On the last day of the room rental, I paid my respects to the housemates and the owner of the index. Richo insisted on driving me to the airport, so I relented. Matt can't because he's going to college. The reason I chose a normal day to go home.

“You seriously don't want to be my manager? Your career will be more brilliant if you start it by becoming a famous model manager like me,” he persuaded again.

“No, Brother. I can't work under contract. Brother already knew I would continue my studies in order to compete with others in the world of work. The sooner I go to college, the better.”

“Applying for a scholarship, you should have work experience, Riris,” said, reminding.

“I have, dong,” I said casually.

Every step I took was well-arranged, so I had a reason for every choice of my life. Only Theo did not enter into my plan, but I do not regret what had happened between us. He chose his own path, then it was my turn to realize my own dream.

I'm sure we'll meet again someday. He's not in my plans right now, but he's an important pawn in my future projects.