Last Wait

Episode 41

The Flora POV

Hooaammmm

It's so exhausting.

Last night I came home to Kevin at 11 p.m.

She asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend at her ex-boyfriend's wedding reception.

I think he's weird.

Why ask me to be his pretend partner. Kevin is handsome, well-established, a CEO. What else is lacking? He could easily get the woman of his dreams. Why should I be married?

But yeah, that's it. I'm happy to help him too.

Finish washing my face and brushing my teeth out of the room.

The chameleon man is up?

Chameleon man?

Yeah, like you guys thought. I mean Axel.

Besides he's a coral man, a robot man, an ice man, I also call him a chameleon man.

I call it not without reason.

He was in addition to flat, cold, stubborn, his nature was also fickle like a chameleon. Sometimes nice, considerate, friendly. And sometimes jutek, cuey and don't care at all.

It sucks!

Preening

Preening

What is that sound?

And this smell, it's delicious.

What does Axel cook?

I was curious and walked into the kitchen.

Exactly as I thought

Axel cooking.

Uuwahhh dream husband.

I came to him who was behind me.

"Morning.." My husband is friendly to her.

He just answered my greeting.

Hehh,, it's normal. 😁😀

"Can you cook? Idaman dong's husband." My God is still behind me.

She thinks she's the only one who can tease me? I'll show you who Flora really is.

And as you know. He didn't answer.

You chameleon man!

I sat in the pantry seat.

"Where's your lover? Tumben he's not coming." Still, he didn't answer my question.

"Heh, aren't you at the office?".

"About the company owner. Like to come or not to come."

There was no response.

I moved from the chair to the refrigerator. I took the drink I used to keep there. Water with lemon slices. I really like it.

I sipped water from the bottle for half.

Segeerrrr.

"Ehh Xel, I miss Dave and Nela. How are they doing?"

"When our wedding day they didn't call me. Did they forget me?"

I leaned against the pantry table.

You know Axel still didn't respond to me. He's busy himself. I don't know what he's stirring I don't know.

"I also miss Albert's noise, Alex's attention." For a moment I saw Axel stop his movement stirring the flour. But it was only for a moment. He returned to stir it.

I approached.

"Nadya where the hell is it? You're not kangen?" Ask her.

I'm curious. The woman's tumben didn't show up here. And show those disgusting efficiencies.

Axel stopped his movements and looked at me flatly.

If this is the case, he looks very scary.

I gulped my saliva as he approached me.

What does he want?

I'm nervous. His face is getting closer to mine.

"You.you.want to do.." I said nervously. Now I'm really nervous.

Getting closer, and..

"From you ask a lot. Mending the dishes." He turned my body to face the pile of dishes in the sink.

Isshh what the fuck is he.

I think he wants to kiss me.😁

Ehh what am I thinking?

That can't be happening.

I snorted in annoyance. Then get ready to wash the dishes.

Twenty minutes I was doing the dishes but it wasn't done.

Did he deliberately dirty all the furniture?

I think all the furniture in the kitchen is all dirty.

He never stopped putting dirty dishes in the sink.

"Did you deliberately dirty all the dishes?!"  I asked her to be upset with him.

My hands ache.

"That's dirty. How else."

Ihhhh 😬 would love me to rub his face that.

"Wash it clean. Don't be original."

Jeez God. Give me the patience not to scratch that face.

Axel's done cooking. But the dirty dishes did not end.

He sat in the pantry chair while enjoying the fried rice and cornbread that he made earlier.

He ate alone without taking me.

Egoiss.

And finally the plate ran out too.

Thank God.

I turned my body to him.

"Sit. Eat this." He said without looking at me and offered a plate of fried rice and a basket of corn.

I sat next to him still with my annoyed face.

But when I saw the fried rice that looked so tempting, my annoyance just disappeared.

I just gobbled it up.

It's really delicious. I've never eaten fried rice this good.

Gosh darn. She is really good at cooking.

When I was still faithfully enjoying this fried rice. Axel opened his voice.

"Finish your meal in five minutes. Ten minutes to go to college. If it's through, I'll leave you." Said Axel flat and left me at the pantry table.

With the spoon in my mouth, I just stared at his movements. I think my face is like a fool right now.

What did he say?

To college?

Five minutes?

Ten minutes?

Oh, my God, I haven't had a shower.

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Author p.o.v

With his face bent, Flo looked out the window of the car.

It seems he's still upset with Axel.

How not.

Flo had no time to finish her breakfast, and she was still starving at the moment.

Flo had only taken a shower in two minutes. He would usually shower for an hour.

Axel occasionally glanced at Flo at a glance.

"He why?" He asked inwardly when he saw Flo's unfriendly face.

"That laper laps!" Flo muttered in the heart.

No one opened their voices until they arrived at the campus parking lot.

Yep, today they are in college again.

Flo just got out of the car without waiting or saying goodbye to Axel. Axel who saw that just gawked in disbelief.

Flo walked quickly to the canteen.

Arriving at the cafeteria, the voice of someone called out his name.

"Fw.." Call Nela from the corner of the canteen. He waved his hand at Flo.

Flo's looking for the origin of the sound. He smiled as he looked at Nela, Dave, Alex and Albert who were smiling at him.

When Flo wants to get to them, Axel comes and breaks into Flo, he nudges Flo's arm.

Flo is getting upset to see Axel's behavior to her. Not yet the sense of sadness that was lost, has been irritated again.

"Ihh!!" Flo muttered with a stomp of his feet on the floor. Axel didn't care, he kept passing by his friends.

"Hey bro how are you?" Alex asked when Axel had arrived at the table where they were sitting. Axel smiled and replied to Alex.

"Good." Answer and switch there is Albert.

"You've been glowing since you got married." Tempt Albert with a disgusting smile according to Axel. Axel looked at her sharply and welcomed her hand.

"Obviously, someone has been watching him continue" Dave said with a small laugh. They all laughed except for Axel. He grunted annoyedly.

Their laughter came to a halt when Flo arrived at where they were sitting.

"Hai Flo.gua kangen." said Nela who immediately stood up and hugged Flo.

"I miss you all, too. Why don't you tell me?" tanya Flo who had already taken off her embrace.

"We don't want to disturb the newlyweds. Isn't that Ne?" ask Dave to Nela. The one in question just nodded his head and laughed a little.

"What the hell.!" said Flo with reddened cheeks holding in shame.

"Oh my goodness Flo. If the cave knows from the beginning you are beautiful rich gini maybe the cave has already taken you from Axel." joked Albert with a position sitting in front of Alex, Alex,his hands propped up both of his chin and his gaze pointed at Flo who was still standing.

"Before you called Flo. Aunt Ambar has already let you down first!" alex said right in Albert's face.

"Some one is jealous!" said Dave who then glanced at Axel who looks ordinary.

"You guys are noisy ah!" said Flo. It seems that she is still upset by Axel's attitude towards her.

Axel was just silent not to mengubris the words of his friends. He keeps on struggling with his phone.

Coinciding when Flo wanted to sit down, KAxel answered a call.

"Hello, yes, dear, I will pick ya." hearing Axel's words, all his friends looked at Axel with a look of surprise and disbelief.

They're confused. Who Axel calls affection. Flo was there with them.

"Who?" alex asked with a face that he really did not like. Axel who had cut off his phone connection just stared at Alex and the others with ordinary course.

"Nadya" he answered briefly.

Everyone's surprised. Except Flo already knew.

How could Nadya come back after a long time she disappeared leaving Axel just like that. That's what they think.

"And you call him darling?" albert asked with an incredulous face.

"Wrong?" axel asked with both eyebrows raised. "He's a cave girlfriend. It's only natural that the cave calls him that." he said casually without caring about Flo who was already moody.

Nela and Dave looked at Axel with an indescribable look.

"You're crazy, bro. You have a wife and you... Same with Nadya?" asked Albert who was staring closely at Axel.

"So the cave." replied Axel. Now his stubbornness has been shown again.

They all shook their heads and then looked at Flo with unbearable gazes. Flo felt their gazes then she stood up from her seat.

"Sorry, I'm ahead." Flo said to all of them. Now his hunger was gone, replaced with a feeling of tightness in his chest. Flo leaves without concern for Nela who calls out to him.

"Lu really don't have any feelings!" said Nela sharply to Axel and pointed Axel's face with anger. Then Nela went after Flo.

"Gua is disappointed with you bro." said Dave casually but his face was really disappointed. Dave returns after Flo and Nela. And there remained three of them.

Axel really did not understand why they were acting that way to him. Alex's voice pulled him from the realm of his confusion.

"When is Nadya back?" ask Alex flatly.

"On the day of the cave wedding." Axel replied no less flat.

Alex and Albert were really surprised. They did not know Nadya was back.

"Have you got married, but you're in a relationship with Nadya?" ask Albert.

"Yes. What harm?" ask Axel back. Is he pretending to be stupid or what? Obviously it's wrong.

Alex laughed sinisterly and Albert shook his head.

"Obviously you're wrong! You don't appreciate Flora? She's lu man's wife.!" alex, who looks increasingly upset.

"Flo already knows. Even the cave already knew Nadya as well as her" Axel said casually.

"Good God!" alex shook his head. He really does not believe in the actions of his best friend.

"Lu's wrong! Really hope you're serious!" albert said with annoyance.

"What the hell are you!?" now Axel has been visibly upset because his two friends blame him. "incorrect, the cave is in a relationship with people who cave in love?" ask her two best friends.

"Obviously you're wrong! You're married!" alex said sharply. He really did not like Axel's attitude like this. It's the same as not appreciating a woman's feelings, isn't it?

"Cave knows. But Flo's same marriage cave was forced!" axel said with annoyance.

"We know that. But you shouldn't make it rich. At least you respect her as your wife." Albert said. At times like this Albert looks like a wise man, right? It's true what Alex said, if Albert could read the sikon.

"And at the very least you should know how ambar feels if he knows you make his favorite son-in-law like this" said Alex who stared at Axel flatly.

Hearing that Axel fell silent. He can't say anything more. When it comes to Ambar he will be silent a thousand words. He won't be able to say anything anymore.

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New p.o.v

"Flo already dong. Don't cry." I rubbed Flo's arm. Now he's in my arms.

We're in Dave's car.

Flo told me everything that happened. From Axel who introduced Nadya to him, and Axel who always brought Nadya to their apartment.

Really am. I really didn't expect that Axel could do something like that. All I know is Axel igu appreciates women a lot. But why was he acting like this to Flo who was already his wife. He's really changed.

I kept pacifying Flo who was still crying. Dave looked at us from the steering wheel with a look as sad, disappointed or angry as possible.

I actually want to cry too. But it's impossible. That'll make Flo cry even more.

"Flo don't cry anymore" I said in a voice that shook for the umpteenth time.

"Flo already please. The cave can follow the cry later." I said. My eyes are now glazed.

"I'm hiks sa.kitt..Ne.hiks.." Flo squeezed his own clothes. And finally my tears are really falling right now. I can't bear to see my best friend like this. I hugged Flo tightly to vent her pain. Maybe this is all I can give you.

I'm Dave's lyrics that already look riled up. I know she can at least see women crying.

"Flo if you still cry the cave will hit Axel right now!" said Dave sharply. Now his face was completely flushed withholding emotions.

"Dave you what the hell!'' I said with annoyance. His words instead of calming Flo even make Flo more sad.

"The cave guy's not kidding!" say Dave again. He opened the car door ready to get out.

I've known Dave for a long time. He will not play with his threats.

Dave's movements stopped when Flo let out her voice.

"If you dare. I'm the one who a.kan beat you up du.luan." said Flo. Now she has stopped crying.

Mercifully.

Dave closed the car door again.

"It's okay if you want to mukulin cave. The important thing is that the cave's frustration has been vented" said Dave who turned from the steering wheel to the back.

"Try it if you dare." Flo replied sharply. Now he's broken our embrace. Dave giggling. And Flo is back to how it was.

Silent.

For a moment the mood became quiet. Until Dave opens his voice.

"Tante Ambar knows about this?" ask Dave. Flo just shook his head weakly.

"Why?" my many.

"I don't want to be sad because of Axel's attitude. Let me be alone." he replied languidly. I rubbed his arm.

I salute Flo. He's a real adult. He did not want to involve his parents in his marriage.

"Don't you ever sniff yourself Flo. There we are your best friends. You can share anything with us. Dave's same cave will help you as much as we can." I told Flo, I glanced at Dave he just nodded his head.

"Thank you. You are my true friends." he replied with a faint smile.

"Don't be sad anymore" I said with a sincere smile. Flo nodded her head.

"Your neck isn't broken yet?" ask Flo to Dave. We laughed together. Flora is back to how it was.

I'm proud of him. He's very tough. Although Axel never appreciates it, he does not even consider it, but Flo remains strong.

I hope Axel realizes one day how lucky he is to have Flora.

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I ate the kiwi fruit in front of me. Now I'm in the apartment. I asked Dave to take me home. Because there's no way I'm going to class with my eyes closed. People will laugh at me later.

I went home without saying goodbye to Axel.

Wh-wh-what for?

He wouldn't care.

Ting.song.ting.

The sound of the bell disturbed my mood.

"Who the hell is coming?" grumbling. No way Axel, right?  He'll open the door himself 'cause he knows the password.

Lazily I walked towards the door.

I opened the door.

And look at Kevin's face that was grinning a horse.

I grunt.

"What's wrong?" ask her.

"Can I come in?" ask without answering my question first.

"Come in." take me to him.

Kevin sat on the couch. Maybe he's used to this apartment.

"What do you want to drink?" ask her.

"no need. I'll just be a minute." he said. I nodded my head and then I sat down next to him.

"Mmm Flo's.. I'm here because there's something I want to say." she said with a sweet smile. I just nodded and continued to chew on my favorite kiwi.

"Would you not work in my office?" my activity stopped hearing his question.

Work?

I didn't listen wrong?

I looked at Kevin.

"From you're lonely like this if there's no schedule to go to college. But if you don't want me to not force." he said again.

I thought for a moment.

True as he said.

But I haven't asked Axel for approval.

Ehh, what does he care?

He wouldn't care if I did anything, would he?

Mmm maybe I'll accept the offer. Counting makes busy so as not to be hurt continuously. 😄

Kevin looked at me who wanted to make a decision. From his face I knew he was really hopeful.

"Mmm okay. I accepted your offer." I said at last. And you know Kevin is really happy.

"Ahh thank goodness Flo. I'm so happy" she said, stretching out her arms to hug me.

"Why what?" I stared at him sharply while swinging the fork in front of him. The fork I used to eat fruit.

He laughed grimly. He seemed to have forgotten that I was married.

"Hehehe sorry, forgot" he said. Tuh. That's right what I said.

"Yes I've already said goodbye. I'll pick you up tomorrow." Kevin continued. Now he's standing.

I nodded my head and led him to the exit.

Coinciding when I opened the door and Kevin came out. Axel out of the elevator.

As usual, his eyes were flat.

Kevin greeted Axel who was now in front of him.

"Hi brother's. Thank you for coming home so long. So I can hang out with your wife" Kevin told Axel. Kevin this is how. It's just free that he said that. Axel won't care at all.

"I'm going Flo." said Kevin to me before he entered the elevator.

"Be careful." I ordered him.

The elevator closed along with me closing the door. Axel went in first.

He sat on the sofa and watched my movements. I felt like I was watching him.

"What's wrong?" ask her. He smiled demeaningly.

She why?

"So this is your goal to go home first. Ditch campus just to meet him?"

Wait for.

Mean what?

I don't get it.

I'm truant because my eyes are puffy.

"You mean?" ask me with a low tone.

"You need to pretend you don't know. I know everything." Axel's words made me even more confused.

Know everything?

What the hell, I don't understand.

"You why the hell? Just got home angry?" ask her. I was confused by her changing attitude.

I saw Axel take a breath. Her face flushed. Jaw tightens.

"You can't really appreciate me as your husband!? You brought a man into this apartment without my knowledge. And you're just the two of you. APPRECIATE ME AS YOUR HUSBAND!"  He snarl me?

It's as if my heart stopped beating now hearing his words.

Appreciate?

Husband?

I feel like I want to fall right now.

I looked at him with a pushy look.

"Respecting?" ask me with disbelief.

"Have you ever appreciated me as your wife?" my question made his body stiffen.

"Kevin I've taken it like Zack. Because he always helps me. Was I wrong to bring my best friend here?"

"Then what about you who brought and introduced your lover to your wife?" point me at myself right on my chest.

"What's that called appreciating?" now I can't read Axel's face. But I can't even know the shape of my heart right now.

"Don't appreciate.  Even you don't think I exist." I laughed cynically. Actually laugh at me.

After saying that. I left without waiting for an answer from him.

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And here I am. The rooftop apartment. Wreak all my frustration. All grief. I want the wind to know how broken my heart is.

I stood staring at the small-looking buildings before me. I close my eyes.

Lying in my ear the conversation of three little children.

"Here don't be sad anymore. There's El here. El won't drug anyone evil to Alin."

"The El Cheer."

It sounds so clear in my ears. I remember that promise.

"Hi Alin's. Come sit my belcaya. Don't go with Cel. He's a prank."

"Ihh Alsya don't bother dong. Me and Alin are together. Sana pelgi. Just interrupt it."

"Ehh I don't want to. I want to fuck Alin too. Does Alin want to be your girlfriend?"

"certainly wanted. It's Alin."

"Bleee Alin doesn't want to. He didn't answer."

The little girl looked confused. I smiled remembering that.

"Ga. Alin's smooth so pacal me. Later if it's bad I want to be like Mamah and Papah. Always messing with his darn Alin."

"If Alin cama other olang how?"

"The shop I don't want to know. Alin's smooth so pacal me."

Cupid

"That's right. I kissed Alin's cheek. So Alin's been my girlfriend."

"May Cel kiss Alin!!"

"Ihh Alsya don't tell Mamah dong."

I smiled remembering the incident.

　

　

Does he still remember that?

I guess not.

"Flora darling?"

That sound?

"Flora?"

Is that sound real?

Slowly I opened my eyes.

I can't believe what I saw in front of me.

"Pa.piii" I stammered. My tears just fell.

"Why are you crying, baby?"

"Reply.."

"Don't be sad, dear. You're Papi's favorite daughter. Papi's flower is a strong girl."

"Papii.." That's all I can say. I really can't believe it now.

"Hold baby. Your happiness will come."

Slowly the shadow moved away. Move backwards.

"But don't go. Don't stay Flo anymore." I broke out crying to see the shadow of the papi drifting away.

"Bapi Flo is coming!!!!" I screamed hoping Papi would bring me back. My hand reached out to him but he was getting further and further away from me.

He smiled leaving me. Just like he left back then.

"FILIPRAT!!!" I put my foot forward.

Note: flo is on the edge of the rooftop. One step forward, he will plunge down.

I don't know what I'm thinking. I just wanted to hug Papi. That's all.

When I wanted to reach Papi's hand, a voice called out to me from behind.

"FLORA!!!!"

He pulled me so I couldn't see papi anymore.

Now that I was in that person's arms, I was struggling to let go, and kept calling PAPI hysterically. But the more I thrashed his embrace the tighter.

"I want to go with Papi. Lelasinn!!" I kept thrashing around hoping this guy would let me go and I could go with Papi.

"Flo you're doing! You want to die!" snatch that guy at me. I could not see his face because my face was set on his chest.

"I want to be with Papi." I said softly with tears.

"Ssttt, there's no one here" he sounded trembling.

I kept silent hearing her soft words.

Comfortable. That's how I felt in his arms.

I felt the sound of a heartbeat racing rapidly right in my ear.

His embrace was tight.

I don't know what happened after that.

Last time I heard a loud voice.

"Sorry.."

"I'm sorry"

Who her?

That's all I hear.

After that I felt like I was flying.

Darkened

Silent

Slender

Chilly

That's how I feel.

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Tbc

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