Like Rubbish

Chapters 16.

Tonight after sinning against Andini, Joseph could not close his eyes. His mind was always on the girl. His heart felt very guilty for having touched Andini so badly. Even though the girl did not refuse, she still felt very sinful.

Joseph was guilty, however. If he did not let his mind go wild, if he was able to control his desires, naturally he would not harass the girl.

Enough to get there ! let him not sin again ! no matter what, he can no longer touch the girl. Don't even let his eyes catch the figure of Andini again. Yes, it all starts from the eyes down to the heart, and the fault even goes up to the brain that is exhausted.

Joseph sat cross-legged on his bed. His hands ruffled his own hair. He was really frustrated with his behavior. "It's all my fault. I have to apologize to Andini !" retrieving the phone from the nightstand and intending to call the girl's number. His hands stopped fiddling with the phone. He's undoing plans to call Andini. "It's past midnight. Maybe he's asleep. Don't let me bother him just because I want to apologize. I'd better call her tomorrow."

Drrrt drrrt !! the cell phone that Joseph was holding shook. A call came in from Riki's number, his papa. Connected calls.

"Hello champ ! how are you, brother and sister and Oma ?"

"Good, pa. Everyone is healthy ! how is papa ? mom and the twins are okay, right ?!"

"Thank God we are all good. Why not sleep ? oh yeah, mama missed you. He was crying all day to go back to Indonesia. But how else, papa's still busy here."

"Just let Mama come home with Zidan and Zein. Papa later if it's not busy."

"No no ! papa doesn't want to let mom go without a husband who will always be ready to take care of her. No heart !"

Joseph laughed, "It's not hard, but papa is afraid that there are men who tempt mama, right ?!"

"Hey, son ! you will feel it later if you find your soulmate. You will never want a man to look at, smile or talk to the girl you like. You won't let a single man get close to that girl."

Yusuf remained silent. Could it be that he would feel it too ? acting silly like his father ?

"Hello champ ! why just shut up ? do you not-don't you already feel it ? who's that girl ?"

"No, pa. Not ! where's mama ? he said he wanted to be with his eldest son !"

The conversation continued with Holy mother and her sisters. It slightly treated his longing for them. At the end of the conversation, Suci again warned his first child.

"Remember son, never date or make physical contact with any girl. That's a sin ! keep your eyes and heart ! mama doesn't want your proud son to be depraved by damaging people's children."

"Okay, ma !" Joseph felt like a coward. He broke the trust of his parents. And this time, he dared to lie to them. What kind of son was Joseph really ?

"OK, son. Take care of yourself, Khaira and Khesya, as well as Oma ! assalamualaikum !"

"Mosur." Call ended.

Joseph kept his cell phone back where it was. His guilt piled up beyond the height of the mountain. Advice from both his parents further slapped his mind. Yusuf was determined to keep his distance from Andini from this moment on. He did not want to lose his mind and did indecent acts to the girl.

***

A bright morning. A shining smile shines upon the earth. The blue sky was dotted with dancing white clouds. The birds in the group flew high, floated freely humming. Delivers a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere. But that was not the case with Joseph. He was lazy to go out of the room if there was nothing urgent in his company.

His body was limp, apart from being unable to sleep all night, his mind was also unable to calm down. Always thinking about that girl. The shameful incident that he had done to Andini, could never be lost from his memory.

Yusuf tried to dial again Andini's number several times. But there was no answer because the number was off. Could it be that the girl accidentally disabled her butut phone ? andini may want to avoid it. The girl deserved to be angry after being suddenly attacked.

Joseph walked to the dining room. While in front of Andini's room, Joseph accidentally met the girl who had just come out of the room. For a moment their eyes were rubbing. Stare at each other and glare. Andini hurriedly turned her body around and went inside her room again. He accidentally shut the door of the room hard, making Joseph's heart almost dislodged.

Is he angry ? yes, of course ! who is the girl who is not angry if suddenly kissed carelessly by a man who is not who ? but, why did he not resist or rebel last night ? women are hard to understand !

It flashed in his mind to apologize just now. However, Joseph was too embarrassed to speak directly. He's already lost his life in Andini's eyes.

***

Andini held her chest that exploded again. Seeing Joseph's face left him with a sudden heart attack. He shook his head quickly. Trying to throw away a memory last night with that guy.

Her chest felt claustrophobic, that shameful but beautiful scene was still fresh in her brain. Andini fumbled her lips. At once his face was red.

Aaaaaaaa ! why can't I forget last night ? what am I supposed to do ? just acting normal, or pretending to lose memory ? or being careless ? just smile ? ahhhh that guy is driving me crazy !!!

The sound of knocking on the door blew away all his stacked thoughts. Oma Merly told him to come down for breakfast.

"Okay, Oma !" Andini answered immediately.

"Hurry up, Oma wait !" Miss Merly passed.

"Yes, Oma !" How is this ? below there must be Joseph too. What should I do ? if it does not go down, the oma will definitely be disappointed. Besides, I'm hungry too !

Andini came back and forth with the decision she was going to make. However, it was better that he go for breakfast. Joseph's business is up to later, which is important at this time he does not hurt the feelings of oma.

Andini opened the door to her room. Slowly he stepped down the stairs. Move to the dining room. There Oma Merly smiled as she waved.

Deg ! again the girl had an impromptu heart attack. Just looking at Yusuf's back, he was already stubbornly clumsy. His hands were shaking in cold sweat.

Relax Andini ! don't let Joseph know you're nervous.

Andini was sitting in the chair she was in last night, next to Ms. Merly. He saw the man before him. Joseph focused on eating without glancing here and there. The man avoided his eyes in order not to stare at the girl he had suddenly attacked last night. Wouldn't want his eyes to poison his heart and mind like last night.

Andini was a little surprised because Joseph looked indifferent to her. Unlike yesterday who always looked at him deeply. There was pain and piquing in Andini's mind. Feeling dumped after he successfully tasted. Is it as low as him ?

Until breakfast was finished, not a word came out of Joseph's mouth. Not even a little bit of the man looked over let alone greeting Andini. When he said goodbye to his father, Joseph was as indifferent as no girl named Andini was in the room.

How arrogant he is ! it's good to be so indifferent after what he did last night ! what does he think I am ? as if he were touching, he would care less ! Yusuf, you really suck !

"Here, why is it so pouting ? is there a problem with granddaughter oma ? is Joseph bothering you ?" Ms. Merly patted Andini on the shoulder.

"No, Oma ! Andini was just a little bored. Maybe because it is usually often clean-up the house, so when now do not have a job, it does not feel good. The body is also often sore."

"Then, what if you massage Oma ? but sorry, instead of Oma willingly telling you, Oma's body is a bit sick and sore. Especially on the back."

"Good, Oma. I'm so happy to be able to do something for Oma !"

The two went to Ms. Merly's room. Oma was face down on the bed, while Andini was massaging her back as well as her shoulders wearing a balm.

They talked. Mostly Ms. Merly asked about Andini's life. The girl only told me that she was from the lower classes. He was orphaned and had no family. Not want to tell a story of grief or misfortune his fate. Andini also wanted to bury the story of the rejection of Mr. Daniel who did not want to accept him as a biological child. It was a family disgrace.

"Here, how do you know Joseph ?"

For this Andini tells honestly to Ms. Merly. Oma just smiled a little. "Your meeting is very unique. Andini, do you like granddaughter oma ?"

"I like Joseph because he's good." Andini to the chills of hearing her own words.

The face of the girl was ripe withstanding embarrassment. He doesn't know if he's that far or not ? besides what love is like, Andini never felt it at all.

"Oma was like Aunt Raisya, asking me strange things." Andini grinned while her hands were still strolling on Oma Merly's back.

"Indeed Raisya asked you anything ?"

"Many, one of them was just like Oma asked just now."

"Then your answer ? oma was also curious. You see Yusuf seems to be paying special attention to you. He had never been close to a girl before. That means, you're the only woman who can attract her attention. Maybe Joseph could have put his feelings on you. Well, now how do you feel about her ?"

"I don't know yet. I don't want spiciness either, Oma."

There was a sense of flattery in Andini's heart. She felt lucky to be the first woman to be close to Joseph. But what if it was just a lie ? he believes in Oma Merly. What about his grandson ? the man could have secretly had many lovers. He is super handsome and also rich. There was no way that no woman would go after him.

***

In the car while traveling to the Angkasa Group Company. Joseph closed his eyes while sitting leaning on the back seat. Not sleeping, but re-imagining the scene last night with Andini. It's really beautiful but it's a stupidity and a mistake, which shouldn't have happened. Joseph was very sorry at this time.

Willy knew very well that his master was not sleeping even though his eyes were closed. He knew that Joseph was worried. But, I don't know what made his boss riled up ?

Willy did not want to bother Joseph, but there was something important he had to say at this time. "Sorry, sir. I've managed to gather all the evidence regarding Mr. Daniel's fraud."

"Good, that guy should be fired today as well ! you take care of it, I don't want to see the face of a geeky guy like him." He closed his eyes despite speaking. "Then what about the information about Andini ?"

"Yet, sir. Maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

Joseph opened his eyes and chided, "Over time, are your men not good at doing their duty ?"

"Sorry, sir. It's all gonna be right in a minute."

Joseph was back there still cursing. He wanted to get that information right away. There are many question marks about Andini. His family, his childhood and the reason the girl was in Daniel's house.

Maybe Willy thought that Joseph might ask the man directly. However, Andini would not be able to tell everything.

***

Mr. Daniel sat opposite Willy. From earlier the slightly fat man became the center of the pointy gaze of the assistant CEO. He looked down in fear, however, the man in front of him was an accomplice of the Company Leader where he worked. He should be just as respectful and obedient as Joseph was.

"What did you call me ?" Daniel opened his voice first.

Willy took out an envelope and placed it on the table. Mr. Daniel understands if it was intended for him. He slowly picked up, opened and read the letter inside in detail.

His eyes widened when he found out that the letter was a letter of his dismissal. The man looked up. "What do you mean ? why was I fired ?"

Willy grinned, "You must have known what a fatal mistake you've made to the detriment of this company ! do not let me put out the evidence in front of you ! wouldn't that be so embarrassing ?!"

The man suddenly shivered. Body shakes. Should have been before embezzling the company's money, the man thought about the consequences well. Joseph and the man in front of him would have known soon enough.

This is all because my wife and son are always wasting money ! my excessive love, even made me fall into big trouble. If so, what should I do ? Yasmin whom I planned to be a savior was not to be expected. The spoiled son did not beg Joseph's master.

"Sir, can I meet with Mr. Joseph ? maybe he'll give me a chance." Mr. Daniel is welding.

"If I am before you, it means that Joseph is not ready to meet you. Please do not insist, it is better for you than to look at the anger in the eyes of master Joseph directly. Please get out of this room !" Willy pointed towards the door with his eye movements.

Irritated and heavy-hearted, the man left. He continued to grumble inwardly, not willing to lose such an important enough job in that company.

Mr. Daniel should be grateful that he was only fired without being thrown in jail. That is the leeway that Yusuf gave because the man was a hard worker, maybe if Mr. Daniel had an honest attitude, now he has gone up in office without having to bother making his daughter as bait.

***

On the way home, Joseph took the time to go to the mobile phone store. He could've told Willy without having to bother. But he wanted to choose for himself what kind of phone he would buy for Andini.

Yusuf ordered the latest mobile phone that cost much more than he used. That's not a problem, the important thing is that Andini likes the gift.

When he got home, Joseph went into his room and cleaned himself up. After getting dressed, the man rushed to meet Andini.

Tok tok !!! Joseph knocked on the door, and soon the girl inside opened the door.

Deggs ! their hearts pounded violently when they looked at each other.

Remember Yusuf, what are you here for ? not to be a pervert anymore !

Joseph took a long breath. He should focus on his goal of meeting Andini !

What does he want ? why are you looking at me so ? this morning his attitude was very indifferent ! does this guy like to eat chameleons ? attitude changes.

Andini lowered her head. He was still very embarrassed and strange when he saw Joseph's face, especially if he saw the sexy lips of the handsome man. He will remember the most embarrassing event of his life.

"An, take ! keep and wear this thing well ! you're gonna need it. Don't refuse let alone throw it away !" Joseph gave him a cell phone he bought.

Andini frowned, "Why should I take it ? I still have it despite my old age."

"Dump that one ! you live in the present, not in the ancient times !"

In ancient times there were no mobile phones, sir ! you freak !

"Listen, pay attention and practice later !" Joseph gave an example of how to use the phone.

Andini silently watched. He was also curious to know how to tamper with a good phone.

"Take ! do you know how to use it ?! or should I call a private tutor to teach you how to use a cell phone ?!" insist on giving that thing.

Andini mendelik, "Where is a special private teacher teaching how to use a mobile phone ? I'm not that stupid ! but I don't want to take it."

"Bandel, just take it ! otherwise, I will devour your lips right now !" staring hard while his hand still thrusting the phone.

"Ah, yes ! I'll wear it. Thank you very much !" hurriedly snatched the object from Joseph's hand, then entered again into the room.

The door accidentally slammed hard, making Joseph hold his chest as if a landslide. That girl ! I've been deg-degan from earlier, plus shocked by the sound of the door. Fortunately my heart is still in its place !

Joseph went back to his room. While Andini, she was now holding her chest up and down. His breath was as stingy as running around the city.

Actually he did not want to receive the phone because it was not tasty. However, Joseph continued to insist and threatened to kiss her again. It makes Dini very embarrassed. His body was still trembling. What if that guy actually did it again ? just thinking about it made it hard for him to breathe.