Love is Named Us

Storytelling

The Ting.Tong…

“ Hai!” greet Tia when I open my door.

“ You came here,” I said and let him in. “ I thought you weren't coming.”

“ Times are increasingly sophisticated, houses in any corner will be easy to find. Anyway I'm tired of being alone at home, so I just go here.”

“ Issues? what kind of reason is that?”

“ Ha...pretend if you understand and do not open a debate with me.”

I smile.

After Gafi drove me home, I called Tia. Lately Tia and I have been a little familiar. I don't know why I feel comfortable talking to her other than Hanum. His style of speech that is too frank sometimes I really need, although later there will be small debates between our talks.

My days of suspension are coming to an end. But I didn't know if I was going to keep working or not. So far I haven't talked about this to Gafi either. I still hope to keep working because I don't want to rest on her later because I'm afraid I'll be a burden on her.

“ You're coming to my wedding, right?”

“ Umm..actually I want to come, but your wedding is right on my working day. So, I'm sorry, can't attend later.”

“ Yes.. I understand” said I was disappointed. Although I understand the problem, but there is still less if one of the people I know cannot be present later.

" Are you disappointed?"

" Of course. I want you and Herman to come to my wedding."

" Not all Widya?"

" You want to die!"

Tia laughing.

" I haven't told Martin and his mom, either. Maybe after the wedding is over, I'll talk to them."

" Did your wedding invite a lot of people?"

" No, it's just the closest people."

“ Umm...," he murmured. " Yuna.may you be happy with your marriage. Hearing your story about Gafi's aunt and friends that you also know, I believe that you will be fine later. Although there will be obstacles ahead, but there will be people who always take good care of you.”

“ Yes... on one hand I feel a little calm with their presence. And..I'm sure it will be fine.”

Although it does not cover the possibility I was a little scared and unpleasant with both parents who did not like this presence of mine. I'm afraid it will affect the relationship Gafi and his parents later, my inner self.

“ Hey! why are you daydreaming?”

“ I'm a little anxious.”

“ What are you worried about? you don't think too much, just relax.”

“ You're right.”

“ But..Yuna, I'm surprised by this house. Is this really your home? isn't this too big?”

“ This is my home, this is all that's left. Previously..” I was silent for a moment. “ Our finances are not like this once. My father was a successful businessman, but he met the wrong person. The company is devastated and our lives are affected as well. Either you'll stay away from me after you know this. My dad's in jail.”

“ Ha?”

“ Dad helped me because I was almost raped by an acquaintance. The man died and the father was prosecuted, my mother also died afterwards. We were crushed to the brink and this is all we can save to protect us from the heat and rain. Now we have to survive on our own.”

“ Yuna..” Tia hugged me. “ You shouldn't have to tell me that it makes you remember that event.”

“ You won't stay away from me?”

“ Why should I do it? everyone has their own life story. After all your father didn't do anything wrong, he was a good father and protected his daughter's honor. It's just that this world isn't as friendly as we thought, Yuna.”

I put on a smile. I never thought I'd hear this from him. I thought he was going to go away and get away from me. There are still a lot of good people in the world for me.

“ Tia...thank you.”

“ Why do you say that, you make me shudder.”

“ Tch..

Tia laughed loudly.

...****...

I walked out of my room slowly so Tia wouldn't wake up. My feet walked towards the kitchen room and took a glass of water for me to drink. A glass of water refreshed my dry throat.

I play my phone, read every message that goes into my social media. I stopped my finger at a name.

Gaffi…

“ Why should I stop at this name. Me and him have no relationship.”

I leaned my body against the table. For a moment I was surprised to hear a voice from behind my phone. I checked and I accidentally contacted him.

“ Hello.” Gafi's voice sounded from the other end of the phone.

“ Ha-lo,” I replied doubtfully.

“ What's up? why are you calling me this late?”

“ Ah, that's.I didn't accidentally. I'm sorry I interrupted your break.”

“ I'm still working.”

“ What? you still working? But it's already 1pm, why haven't you rest?”

“ Are you worried about me?”

“ Me..”

“ Yes, I understand, you're not worried about me, are you?” cut it. “ Then what about you? why aren't you sleeping?”

“ I... suddenly woke up from my sleep and I can't sleep now,” I replied. “ Then why are you still working?”

“ Because before our wedding, I have to finish this job of mine. That's why I have to cut my break time.”

“ But, it will affect your health, right?”

“ Umm. I'm used to routines like this.”

“ Our world is really very different.”

“ Why did you suddenly say such a thing?”

“ Are you sure about this wedding?”

“ Why didn't you answer my question and instead give me another one? do you want to cancel this wedding?”

“ What I should do.”

“ I won't let you do it.”

“ Your words sound very beautiful.”

“ I said it not to please you, but because I'm serious about what I said. Believe it or not, it's your choice.”

“ Umm..”

“ Why do you sound like mocking me.”

“ No, I'm not mocking you. I just don't know what to say. I..also confused by your attitude.”

“ Of course because you don't know me. But, sooner or later you'll understand how I.”

I'm laughing a little.

“ Yes, you are right.”

“ You sleep. I also have to finish my work.”

“ You should also rest, if later you are sick when the wedding arrives, will not I also be bothered.”

“ Yes..I will strive to rest as soon as possible.”

“ Alright..I close.”

“ Umm.”

I also ended the conversation. For the first time we chatted this much over the phone. Usually I just send a message and Gafi is like that. From the accident ended pouring out each other's thoughts. At least I'm getting more established with this wedding plan. I'll face anything later even though I know it won't be that easy. But with his confidence I am getting stronger to step with him later. Hopefully everything will be fine until the wedding day arrives.