LOVE IS A WOUND

Chapter 33. Meet Rangga

Today Cinta gets very nervous when Nick asks her to go to a famous businessman's party held at a luxury hotel in the city.

Love is afraid and not confident facing successful entrepreneurs who are certainly very different from their daily lives. However, Nick says that it will be an amazing experience and he should give it a try.

They both arrive at the stunning hotel with large, graceful windows illuminated by yellow lights. It looked very crowded with guests who were mostly wearing luxurious clothes. After the two passed the security line, they entered the ballroom room decorated with luxurious ornaments.

Love walks behind Nick with a feeling of unworthiness. He had only first gone to such a party of businessmen. There is a sense of inferiority and not confidence.

Nick, who realized Love was walking behind him, grasped the woman's hand to align with her. Love then smiles sweetly.

"You must be very tense, Love. Don't worry, I'm here with you" said Nick to convince Love not to be ashamed.

They began to walk around entering the entire room. Love is so impressed with this place. Along the right side of the room, he saw people who were talking casually about their business.

Some of these entrepreneurs are famous all over the world. Love was astonished to see such a large number of successful people gathered in this place. He could feel their aura which implied their courage and confidence.

Speaking of clothes, Love feels like a stranger here. He was wearing a simple dress. Mama had bought a fancy dress, but Love was embarrassed to wear it and chose Rachel's still nice party dress.

Nick, who noticed Love's eyes were directed at the female guests, tried to cheer her up.

"I love the way you dress, Love. You look beautiful and elegant" she said with a sweet smile so that Love can be confident.

When Love looked up, she again saw two female entrepreneurs who looked very different from her. They wore expensive dresses with certain jewelry, and they looked very confident and relaxed. They seemed very happy chatting with some of the invited guests.

"Look at them, Bang. They seem very confident and able to silence anyone who wants to disturb him" said Love without being able to resist envy.

Nick smiled and said, "You are better than them, Love. True self-confidence can be seen from the mind and eventually achieve your dreams." Love smiled and was stunned to hear those words.

"Do you want to join them?" nick asked pointing to the dance floor filled with invited guests from various regional and provincial businessmen.

"Watch that one over there. I'll just wait here. I get tired when I have to dance. Look for a partner brother, let's quickly give a daughter-in-law to mama," said Love jokingly.

Nick smiled as he ruffled Love's hair. He treated her like he was with his own sister.

"Wait for you to give birth, then I think about my soul mate," Nick said again.

Love was moved to hear the man's words. They have no blood ties whatsoever. Meet new a few months, but Nick seemed very fond of him, what else mama, affection like mother and biological children.

"Non't go anywhere. I want to join the businessmen there. There's a little business I want to talk about. If you are hungry or thirsty, take it there. There are many food menus. But remember, avoid red foods, fear of containing strawberries. You're allergic to that fruit, aren't you?" ask Nick attentively.

Love simply replies with a smile while nodding her head in agreement. Nick decided to join his business partner.

Love looks at every corner of the room. A very fancy party. From the guest attire of the invitees and the decorations, it looked very classy. Love feels grateful because Nick can feel present at the party of successful entrepreneurs.

When Love refused the man's gift, he was angry and said he would buy every day until Love would accept it. She was forced to accept Nick's gift.

While engrossed in playing with his cell phone, Love is shocked by the presence of someone. His body seemed to tremble at the presence of the man in front of him.

"Are you in love?" ask the man who is none other than Rangga.

Love is silent. Cold sweat poured from his forehead. His hands also let out cold sweat.

"Love, is this you're not?" ask Rangga. He wanted to grab the hand of the woman who was on the table, but Love dodged immediately.

Love is silent. Don't know what to do. The Rangga he saw was much different from the Rangga he knew. At this time Rangga's face looks less managed. With a thin beard and a more thin face.

"Love forgive me. I know this apology won't be able to make up for my mistake yesterday. However, I will not be desperate to apologize to you until you forgive me" said Rangga with a face full of regret.

As a human being, in life, we are not free from mistakes. That is why apologizing and forgiving are important to keep a peaceful life in peace.

Admitting a mistake and apologizing is not an easy thing to do. You must have a sincere intention to apologize.

Love still looks scared. He just looked at Rangga, without saying anything. It seemed that the woman was still shocked by this meeting.

"Love, I'm sorry if I let you down so much. Sorry if I forced you too much. I'm sorry I often do wrong to you. Sorry, I've done you a lot wrong. If only I had another chance to correct and make amends for all my mistakes. Once again sorry, sorry and sorry," said Rangga Lirih.

Love still can't talk. He was not ready to meet Rangga today.

"There is nothing to forgive, maybe we are not meant to be together. I just asked Mas to let go of me sincerely," said Love finally with a trembling voice.

"Don't say that, Love. I realize my mistakes are so big and hard to forgive. However, I ask you to give me one more chance. Please, Love. All for the sake of our child" Rangga said in a regretful voice.

Love stands from its seat. He did not answer Rangga again. His fear had already begun to be overcome. Love is remembering Nick. Surely the man will not let Rangga hurt.

Slowly, Love began to walk. Rangga who saw that, caught his hand. He will not let go of Love after more than two months of searching for his wife's whereabouts.

"While this apology cannot heal the pain in your heart, I just want you to know that regret is deep. If harsh words take you away, I hope my apology will bring you back closer to me. I'm so sorry I hurt you. Please forgive me," said Rangga.

Nick who noticed Rangga and Cinta approached the two. He looked at the hand of the woman he had considered the younger sister being held back, becoming a little emotional, what more seeing who the man was.

"What's up, this?" ask Nick when he's in front of the two. The love that saw Nick jerk his hand to get away from Rangga and immediately hugged the man's arm.

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