Loving You What It Is

Chapter 14's

Sarah's gone, it's because she has to work. Although he wanted to stay there longer, he could not just leave his job. However, finding a job is not easy in a big city like New York, lest he become unemployed like Abi.

At the restaurant, Abi was still with Justin. The two of them were still talking until their food ran out. However much they talked about let alone they had not met for a long time.

"Abi, I think you should firmly reject what Sarah gave you" Justin said.

"I've refused, but Sarah's always pushy. Maybe we're used to it like this" Abi replied.

"If he's pushy, but you should be able to resist. Learn to be firm, as a friend Sarah should not impose her will on you. I noticed, you always do what he wants. Even if he's your best friend, but you have to be strict with him."

"Thank you for the advice, Justin. The only good friend I have is Sarah, who knows me best. I don't want to offend him and make him angry, however I'm afraid Sarah's leaving me like Harold did."

Justin looked at her, was Abi traumatized and afraid of being left behind? It may be that it happens, however abandoned is not a fun thing. Maybe because it made a wound in Abi's heart.

"All right, but don't let him be so against you Abi. Didn't I say, it all has to start with yourself. If you want to change then you have to get out of the safe zone, it has to start with yourself. If Sarah is your best friend, she should understand your rejection and not be angry. Trust me, you can't change if you don't want to change yourself. You can reject it slowly so Sarah doesn't take it personally, talk to her carefully, she'll understand."

"Thanks, you're right" Abi smiled, which Justin said was very true. It was time for her to reject what Sarah had given her. He hoped Sarah would understand and not hate him.

He is not suspicious at all but there is a time later, he will be disappointed with the friendship he established with Sarah even his eyes will be wide open so he knows, who is considered as his best friend.

"What if we go back? I'll take you home" Justin said. It's a chance for him to know where Abi lives.

"No need Justin, I can go home alone" Abi refused.

"Come on, don't refuse. I'm gonna borrow my boss's car to drive you."

"But I don't want to trouble you."

"It's okay, come on!"

Justin grabs Abi's hand and takes her out of the restaurant. Abi was embarrassed because Justin was holding his big, fat hand. Somehow he got curious, did Justin not disgust him like Harold?

He looked uncomfortable, let alone the restaurant visitors looking towards them. Don't let Justin be embarrassed just for walking along with him.

"Ju-Justin, my hand," said Abi nervously. He seemed to be trying to pull his hand out of Justin's hand.

"Oh, sorry," Justin let go of Abi's hand, they both looked awkward.

"Sorry Justin" Abi said, looking down.

"For what?" Justin looked at it in surprise.

"you're the center of attention because of me" Abi replied unpleasantly.

Justin looked around, where people were looking towards them. It seemed like Abi was overdoing it, it must be because he was not confident.

"Ck, there's no need to think about unimportant things! They have eyes so just let them see, believe in Abi, they must be just jealous of you" he said.

"Iri, what for?" ask Abi wonder.

"Hm, maybe because you're beautiful" Justin replied as he walked away.

"What?" Abi looked at Justin's back with an astonished look. She's beautiful? Did Justin not speak wrong? Don't-don't Justin eat too much shrimp so he talks like that but what does that have to do with shrimp?

Maybe Justin just wanted to cheer her up, yeah, it must be like that. A handsome guy like Justin couldn't possibly not have a girlfriend at all. Abi speeds up his pace, chasing Justin. They walked while talking until they arrived at the gym.

They entered the place and of course, Ben came up to them and stood in front of them with a waistline. Now it's time to play his part.

"Where from?" ask her with a fierce tone.

"Go without permission during working hours, your salary is cut by fifty percent for two months and if next time you do this again then you will be sent to Africa!" Ben still plays his part. When can you tease your best friend?

"Jus-Justin, how's this?" Abi was not feeling well because Justin was scolded.

Justin was silent, his eyes staring at Ben intently. Ben was so wrong, but he just wanted to tease Justin, but why was he the one who became afraid?

"A-Africa, tomorrow you're going there!" he said while laughing awkwardly.

Ben stepped away in a hurry, running away was the best way. It was dangerous to tease the man. Don't let him wake up tomorrow in Africa without him knowing.

"Justin, how's this?" ask Abi again.

"It's okay, my boss likes to joke around."

"I'd better go home alone, lest you be sent to Africa" Abi said. He didn't want to bother Justin.

"No need to worry, if anyone is brave then tomorrow that person will wake up among the Hiena group in Africa!" justin said in a loud voice.

Ben gulped, damn it. Don't let tomorrow he really woke up among the Hiena group like Justin said.

Abi was very surprised, why did Justin say that?

"Wait here" Justin said.

Abi just nodded, to be honest he didn't want to trouble Justin. What if Justin gets fired because of him? Do not let it happen because finding a job is not easy.

Justin returns to Abi after retrieving his car keys.

"Let's take her, let's take her" she asked.

"But your boss," Abi looked towards Ben.

"It's okay, I've asked for permission" Justin lied.

Ben waved, as a signal they could leave. Tonight he won't sleep, lest he wake up he's already in Africa.

Although not feeling well, Abi followed Justin's steps towards a parked car. If there was Sarah at that time, she would have been very happy and increasingly suspicious if Justin was really a successful businessman but fortunately he was not there so he could not interfere with the togetherness of Abi and Justin.

It didn't take long, they had already arrived at Abi's house. The girl was really unwell already troublesome Justin.

"Thank you, when you didn't have to drive me," Abi said, opening her seatbelt.

"It's okay, I'm happy to do it."

"Thanks," Abi smiled and was about to open the door.

"Abi, you can do it. Trust yourself, I believe you can change" Justin said.

Abi smiled, somehow Justin was so good to her.

"Thanks Justin, I'll take care of my body seriously."

"Good, I'm glad to hear that. There's me, so you don't have to worry."

"Thanks, see you tommorow," Abi opened the car door and got off.

Justin was still looking at Abi stepping towards his house, he really did not expect to see the girl again. Now that she was going to do what she had to do, helping Abi lose weight was her initial goal. He will not let Sarah influence Abi, he will always give Abi the spirit because he will change Abigail.