I'm Not Him

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When Yudi returns to his boarding house, he meets Maria, Lucy's mother.

"Hi Mary!" greet Yudi.

"Hi hotshot! You just got home?" ask Maria.

"Yup, you haven't slept, it's very late" Yudi said, sitting nearby.

"Not yet, suddenly I remember your father and mother" said Maria.

Yudi and Arumi's father and mother once lived with Maria while she was studying in Jakarta. They are close enough for a friend's size.

"They are very kind and loyal to anyone who is a relative or friend. I looked at it from you" said Maria.

Yudi looked down and turned his eyes to Maria.

"You miss them?" ask Yudi.

"Yes, now it is very rare to be able to meet good people like them" said Maria.

"Me too, I miss them so much" Yudi said.

Maria hugged Yudi from the side. Yudi rubbed Maria's back. Yudi went into her room after Maria entered her house.

He sat on the bed after cleaning himself. He saw his phone and checked it. There was a voice message from Dila. Yudi smiled and listened.

'Yudi, I'm sorry. I can't separate from Marvin. He desperately needed my presence by his side. I'm sorry, I'm sorry again'

Yudi was speechless hearing the voice message from Dila. He sighed deeply and rubbed his head.

"How is this?" muttered.

The next day, Yudi left for work as usual. He got the job to lead and became the head chef for today. Everyone looked at him in amazement.

Three years he fought for this position. If this year he can succeed, he will be given a place in Italy as an assistant chef and have a chance to be the head chef there.

Yudi focused on her work, after she compromised with her heart. He had also sent a reply message to Dila which made him accept all these circumstances.

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A long time ago, Dila almost finished his education at Harvard. Dila sat pensively in the campus corridor. He remembers Yudi's message so that he was able to be ready to undergo a relationship with Marvin.

'Crazy, be happy even if it can't be with me. I can already understand how destiny works. As far as we go, as long as we are apart, if destiny wants us to be together we must be together. This time we parted again. But later, if we're given a chance to get back together, I promise you I'll never get away from you'

Dila smiled to herself. He could only hope that fate could grant their prayers for their love.

Marvin waved his hand from a distance. Dila looked at him and smiled then replied to his longing. Their relationship is perfect and good.

"When will they come? Isn't it after graduation?" marvin asked at lunch.

"Let's know, I haven't heard anything" Dila said as she ate her meal.

They switched the conversation to something else. Marvin still treats Dila like a princess. She also greatly appreciated Dila as a woman. Dila gets his full attention and feels very comfortable with Marvin. But his feelings are more to a friend who is always present in his joys and sorrows.

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Rania and Arumi walked in tandem, Vero followed him from behind with two bags in his hand. They've reached the airport. They plan to surprise Dila, who does not know that Rania is coming. All he knows is that Veri and Arumi are coming.

"It's cold in here!" exciting Arumi.

"He eummm's. Going to winter. It's a good time for a vacation at Harvard, he said" Rania said.

"Hey two beautiful women!" yells.

Rania and Arumi looked over.

"You don't care about me carrying these bags?" ask Vero while showing them their bags.

Rania immediately moved to help her, but Arumi held her back.

"Yes, soon we'll get a cab, you lazy bastard!" said Arumi.

"Hey, don't be, pity my sister" said Rania.

"Pity what, when leaving, bag him you brought while pretending to call someone" replied Arumi annoyed.

Rania just smiles, she takes off Arumi's hand and helps Vero.

"Well, Rania is really sensitive" exclaimed Vero who glanced at Arumi.

"Stop! Don't always tease her!" rania said while hitting Vero's arm.

"Yes, yes!" answer Vero.

She still bothered with the other bags, even though Rania helped her.

"You didn't forget Dila's favorite food, did you?" ask Vero.

"What indeed? He just likes Carbonara and Fettucini, doesn't he?" said Arumi.

Vero sighed, Arumi never remembered anyone's favorite food other than Vero.

"There's my bag" replied Rania.

Vero was relieved, he did not discuss it fearing that Arumi's mood was going bad and they had a fight later.

They get a taxi and go to Dila's apartment. While Dila was at home because she had been escorted home by Marvin who returned to the clinic to work.

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Yudi got a job offer as head chef in Italy. A much desired achievement for him. He looked at the offer letter with a smile. Everyone gave him congratulations. They also felt it would be difficult if Yudi went to Italy.

After work, Yudi walked, his bike was sold to get enough supplies to move to Italy. Now he's coming home on foot.

He stared deeply into the entire scene during the return trip. A sight he will miss. Yudi stopped in front of the shop where he last met Dila.

Yudi went in to buy a drink, he stared at the line of cigarettes on display. He hasn't smoked in a long time. He smiled as he remembered the cigarette was his reason for being able to stop and help Dila that night.

Yudi sighed and paid for the drink. Then he accidentally met Dila who just entered. He did not see Yudi who was in front of the cashier. Dila immediately looked for the cooking ingredients he was looking for.

Yudi stared at Dila, whom he had not seen for a long time. Her hair was now short again just like the first time she knew him. His clothes were relaxed, like he was not busy and just at home.

Dila was almost at her shopping. Yudi turned around and walked out. He left and left the mini market. He decided not to see her.

Dila pays, then the shopkeeper says that Yudi noticed her. When he looked at her, he knew she was there. But Dila thought, maybe Yudi didn't want to see him so that his relationship with Marvin was okay.

Dila walked home. Their direction is opposite. They are separated on the road where they once met and almost get back together.

Arrived at his apartment. He saw the door not closing properly. He was astonished and frightened. Looking at Marvin's door, he knew Marvin hadn't come home yet. He reached into his pocket, he left his phone in his room. Dila regretted her carelessness.

Dila retreated slowly, she was about to go back downstairs to ask Michael for help. As he was about to get into the elevator, a man's hand held him.