I'm Not Him

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Finished with his graduation ceremony, Dila got congratulations from all his friends. Chloe also approached and hugged Dila in a whisper of congratulations to her.

"Thank you!" answer Dila.

Chloe leaves after seeing Marvin come along with Jason and Jessie. Dila welcomed the pregnant woman with a stretch of hands. Jessie smiled and hugged him.

"Congratulations baby, you're great!" praise Jessie.

Not missing Jason's moment to hug her too. Then Marvin approached and gave a small bouquet of fragrant flowers.

"Congratulations!" marvin.

He hugged her, then held her shoulder and stared for a while.

Rania looked at Marvin's face as if she was staring in Dila's face. Remembering the face of Bondan who was looking at her sadly when Rania asked her to keep her distance first. They are close to each other but very far to reach.

Marvin held Dila's hand, he sighed hard enough to make Dila astonished.

"You okay?" ask Dila.

"Yes, very good. It's just that, somehow, I miss you so much" Marvin said.

Those words again. Dila had already heard those words very often from Marvin. They're always together but Marvin always misses him.

"You why? Didn't we meet yesterday?" Dila took off her hand then hooked it to Marvin's arm.

But Dila's eyes were looking for someone among the crowd before her. He was looking for Yudi whom he saw earlier talking to Rania. Dila felt sad as Yudi smiled at Rania. He felt jealous despite knowing Rania might just be talking to him normally.

Marvin stroked Dila's hand, they walked to the parking lot to go to the restaurant to celebrate Dila's graduation. The others were already waiting in the car and waving at them.

Dila was still looking towards the crowd behind him. Still hoping Yudi came and grabbed his hand led him to run away from there. But all of that is just a fantasy. Dila entered after Marvin opened the car door for her.

Arriving at the restaurant parking lot, Dila understood it was the restaurant where Yudi worked. He came out and hoped again. But looked at Marvin in wonder.

"Why at this restaurant?" ask Dila.

Marvin smiles.

"Say Yudi left tonight, we will celebrate your graduation while celebrating Yudi's new job" Marvin said, hooking Dila's hand to his arm.

Everyone got out of the car and into the restaurant. There was no expression from Vero other than being annoyed at having to meet Yudi again. She doesn't want Dila to have any doubts about her relationship with Marvin.

Arumi and Rania also just smiled stiffly, they did not expect to be taken to the restaurant where Yudi worked.

"I don't like this situation, stiff as winter" whispered Arumi to Rania who kept trying to smile.

They sat in a room reserved exclusively for celebration gatherings, with many chairs laid out with beautiful tables.

They ordered, Jason suggested to order a European dish. But Jessia refused, she wanted Asian dishes, Chinese cuisine. Jason relented, but asked for some European cuisine as well.

For each room, usually the chef serves food and explains the ingredients and flavors that will be obtained by visitors. Everyone stared at the handsome Yudi in his work clothes.

Marvin smiled and greeted him with a wave of his hand. Yudi explained and smiled at everyone. Vero doesn't seem to like the situation. Arumi was even happy to see her brother talking about the cuisine served.

Rania and Jessie are amazed, especially Jason who really likes Yudi as a chef. But Dila just looked at him as if this was his farewell.

~Italy, he's just a city, I can also go there whenever I want. But he's like my breaker in hope of coming back with you. Am I too greedy Yudi? Is it because I didn't let Marvin go until you decided to take a job there. Why is it so sick? My chest hurts to see you smile at everyone but avoid my gaze~ Dila's inner voice so screamed in a quiet room and focused on that Yudi.

Dila averted her eyes, then collided with Vero who then rubbed his face. Self-controlled, he must be able to do it to keep Vero's good name in front of Jason.

Everyone ate after Yudi said goodbye, they thanked him, he went out and went back to his kitchen. Marvin also said excuse me to go to the toilet. He left them.

Marvin calls Yudi before he goes into the kitchen.

"Can we talk?" marvin asked after Yudi turned his head.

"I'm sorry!" marvin said after a hard fight.

"For what?" ask Yudi in wonder.

"Because I'm holding Dila to stay by my side!" marvin.

Yudi just smiled.

"I'll let go" Marvin said again.

Yudi was surprised and looked at Marvin with his eyes round.

"But why?" Yudi doesn't understand.

"Today's my last day with him" Marvin added.

Yudi felt bad about Marvin's words, he thought Dila wanted to be with him.

"Look, if Dila makes a mistake, forgive her. He was a little chatty but he was nice. He'll be a little spoiled once in a while. You just have to get used to it. She'll be so sweet to be comfortable with you" Yudi didn't stop talking.

Marvin smiled as he cried a little to hear Yudi was so familiar with Dila. Yudi also realized he was talking too much about Dila. He regretted his words.

"You understand him better and you should be with him" Marvin said.

Yudi sighed.

"Come Marvin! I'm just trying..." Yudi explained.

"I also tried Jud, but it turns out that Dila's heart wasn't for me. I felt it even though he was next to me" Marvin said.

Yudi can't say anything anymore.

"Take him, not for me or anyone else. Do you know who it is for?" Marvin pats Yudi on the shoulder.

Vero, who was following Marvin, heard their conversation near the entrance. He returned when he saw Marvin pat Yudi on the shoulder. He went in and saw Dila looking lazy eating his food. Before long Marvin came with a smile on his face.

The show went well even though the hearts of some of them felt something else. Jason and Jessie are home. Arumi, Rania and Vero return to the apartment. But Marvin takes Dila away after asking Vero for permission.

Dila went where Marvin took her. They arrived at a garden with a view of the flowers around it. Some visitors also enjoy its beauty.

Dila still felt uneasy in her heart. He held Marvin's hand but could not bring his heart fully there.

Marvin looked at Dila with a smile. He turned his gaze over the garden and let go of Dila's hand.

"I'll let you go!" marvin.

Dila looked at him surprised.

"Hmm?"

Dila made sure of what he heard.

"I'm tired of you!" marvin said as he looked at Dila who was still rounding his eyes and getting rounder.

"What's? Bored?" said Dila was really surprised by Marvin's words.

"Yes, I'm tired of you. So now we've broken up!"

Marvin held onto Dila's arms, then hugged her. Dila fell silent and only remembered the words Marvin always said he missed her very much.

"I'm sorry!" the voice of Dila.

Marvin's embrace is getting tighter.