
The next day ....
Celine wakes up early and makes breakfast for him and Siane. Siane who just woke up was shocked, seeing her best friend had woken up even had cooked breakfast.
"Celine, why did you wake up so early?" ask Siane wonder.
Celine looked away at Siane, "Hallo, good morning." she smiled brightly. He approached and gave a glass of warm milk to Siane, "Here, drink it while it's warm." Pinta Celine.
Siane received a glass with Celine's milk, "Thank you" she said.
"I slept fast and woke up early, that's all. I don't have to get up in the morning. So, you don't have to worry." said Celine.
"Oh, okay. Next time don't overload yourself. You don't have to cook breakfast for me. You can ignore me, it's okay" Siane said seriously.
Siane doesn't mean bad. He just wants Celine to be able to do something she likes or does what she wants without having to think about it, so that makes Celine hesitate, because she feels burdened.
Hearing Siane's words, made Celine feel displeased. For Celine, she felt happy and completely unencumbered, doing simple things for her best friend.
"What did you say? I never thought you were a burden, Siane. Trust me, I'm doing this because I'm happy and want to. Ok." replied firmly Celine.
Siane drank the milk in a glass a little, "Yes, ok. What the fuck you want. Nor will I and cannot forbid you." said Siane.
Celine just smiled in response to the words of her best friend. He then asked about the activity of Siane's heart.
"Oh, yeah. Today, you work, right. What time did you leave? is your office far away?" celine asked inquisitively.
"I leave at seven. Yeah, pretty far. Because right now I'm being transferred to the parent office." Siane replied.
"Hold?" muttered Celine, "What do you mean Headquarters?" ask Celine again.
"Yes, you're right. Head office." replied Siane. "Why? you want to work in my office too? I'll ask my friend to find out if there's a vacancy or not" continued Siane looking at Celine.
Celine shook her head, "No, Siane. I'm just asking. I'm not talented to be an office person. You know I never even walked into my Papa's office building" Celine replied.
"It's because of your stepmom. He always pushed Dion to get past you." said Siane.
"Yes, Dion has potential. And me?" celine said grimly.
"I what? you're going to be a big business boy. There's no way you don't know anything. Because you've never been to the office, that doesn't mean you're blind to everything. One thing I can say for you. You just don't stand a chance. That's it." said Siane firmly.
Celine nodded her head slowly, Yes, yes, yes.
Siane helps Celine serve breakfast. They sat down and had breakfast. Celine asked Siane for permission to go for a walk. So that he can get to know the surrounding environment. Siane initially hesitated, yes .. although on the previous day she had also taken Celine around to show her the way. But, looking at Celine's eyes looking at him with a glaring eye, made Siane unbearable. Siane finally allowed Celine. On condition, Celine must be careful. Siane's answer made Celine happy.
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Celine*
Ah, I'm so happy. This is my second day in this foreign country. The city I live in is a modern city that is quite crowded. No, more precisely many. Very crowded.
For a while now, I've been living with my best friend, Siane. Till when? it's still a big question mark. If anyone asks, do I not have a dream? no wish or desire? my answer is, I have it all. Be it wishes, dreams and wishful thinking.
It's crazy, if I dream of being a very successful person in the future. My dream is that I can live my life well and happily, without being troublesome and dependent on others. I want to reach out to all my thoughts with my abilities. Not by being a shadow, also make others a backrest. I've had enough bad things. I live enough to be a shadow.
Crazy one! I dream too far apparently. It's daytime, and I still dream without effort. Hahhh .. You stupid Celine!
Along the way I thought, dreamed, dreamed, and wished. I also cursed myself who was too imposing a desire. Whatever it is, from now on I should be able to set my own future. Siane can't be with me forever. He will also get married and have a family. As a friend, I don't want to stop him from being happy.
On the way, I saw a bookstore. I was interested and decided to come to the store. The guard and the owner were very friendly to greet me who had just arrived.
"Hallo, good day, welcome." he smiled.
Seen an aunt of about fifty years old. Yeah, maybe he's Lidya's age.
"Hallo, can I have a look?" permission's polite. I don't want to upset the aunt by acting so easily.
"Of course I can. Go ahead" he replied smiling again.
"Thank you, Bi." I said.
I walked around the bookstore. The shop is small, but it is quite comfortable. I'm looking for a book I can roughly read.
"Call, Bi. Sorry I'm late. My order is in place?"
I heard someone's voice. I looked away, I saw a young man talking to the shop owner's aunt. From the side, the young man looked handsome and cool. It seemed like she was familiar with the shop owner's Aunt, so she was seen frequently removing a smile.
"Ah, there it is. Your order was a little late. Do you want to wait? maybe it'll be here soon." The aunt looked bad for the young man.
The man looked at the circular watch on his wrist, "Oh, ok. I'll wait. Right sent today, right?" the question seemed to make sure.
"Yes, the courier said it was on its way. I didn't think you'd come this early" said the aunt.
"Yes, I happened to pass by, Bi." replied the man.
I found a book I wanted to read. I sat down to look at the book I wanted to read. Not long after, the man sat down. He was sitting right in front of me.
When I looked at him, I was surprised. Handsome face. Ah, no! maybe I can say very handsome.I used to see beautiful men, but this time the man I saw was different. It has its own charm.
I covered my face with a book. As if he didn't know, if he looked at me and smiled at me.
"Hyuk, can I leave the store for a minute? I'm going to the flower shop next door to give you this." The aunt hugged a brown envelope and seemed to be talking to this man in front of me.
"Yes, Auntie. I'll take care of it." she replied casually.
I was speechless thinking, Auntie just called him Hyuk? Hyuk's a name or what, huh? He looks like a stranger. Is he Chinese? I guess not. The japs? no, Celine. The Japanese name is nothing like that. Ah, yes. Koreanas. He must be Korean.
Krena was busy with my thoughts, I was not aware, if the bookstore began to be crowded. The man was also friendly and smiling handsomely greeting the customers of the store who came. I was even more surprised that he had a fan. The man seems to be popular among women, both adult women and young people.
My eyes kept staring, how the man was addressing his fans. Yeah, he's pretty stiff. He just smiled, and dodged, if he wanted to be touched. He didn't say much, all the questions were answered with a smile.
For a moment I woke up. Why I pay attention to it. Never mind, forget it. I didn't focus on reading, but I definitely wanted to buy this book. I'll read it at home.
When I want to stand up from my sitting position. I felt something strange. Yeah, like there's eyes staring at me. And, sure enough. When I turned my eyes away, I saw the eyes of those women staring at me sharply. The man looked at me and smiled again. This time his smile was wide. It's so weird, what's going on? thought confused.
The woman no longer swarmed the man, but a woman came to me. He asked me something that made me very surprised.
"Hallo, I'm Alexa. I'd like to ask you a question, Miss. Ah, I mean Madam. Is that man, your husband? the man said we shouldn't come any closer, because his wife is watching" said the woman, who gave her name as Alexa, who is currently standing before me.
"A-a-what?" I replied in shock and immediately widened my eyes.
Immediately I stared at the man, the man looked at me expectantly and heartily. He wishes I would help him. But, what? the wife? is that guy crazy? au just got divorced and he confessed to me being my husband? you, strange man! I deleted all my words of praise about him. To me, that guy is, 'The weird and crazy guy' is also ugly.
"You shut up? is he just confessing to me, so we don't swarm him?" ask the woman again.
I'm rattled. On the other hand, I want to refuse. And I also want to know the reason that strange man made me his shield like this. In the end, I agreed with the woman. I pretended to be the wife of that strange man.
"Yes, I'm his wife." I replied firmly.
"Who wants to be his wife. Annoyingly," my mind grumbled.
What I said was inversely proportional to my heart. I'm a mas, but I'm very curious about the man's motives. Just watch out, if that guy doesn't answer what I'm asking. Or, if he doesn't explain. I'll kick him in.
The woman named Alexa apologized to me and even said that she would not bother the man again. He confessed, if he liked the man at first sight since he came to the bookstore. However, the man just smiled without even responding to his feelings.
I'm getting confused. I don't know why I've had such shocking days in my life since coming to this country. Is this a good sign? no, no, no. I think this is a bad sign. How could I not be this lucky.
After a long time the woman in front of me spoke. He bought what he needed and went with his friends. It was done by all the women who had been sticking like glue to the man.
I waited for everyone to leave. One thing I wanted to ask the guy. What does all this mean? About ten minutes later, the bookstore was empty. I went straight to the man and rebuked him.
"Hey, you. Explain, what does this mean?" I'm not happy.
The man looked around. It was as if he was making sure of something. Then he looked at me and apologized.
"Sorry, Miss. I had to do it. I know you're surprised, but I don't have a choice. Every time I come here, and help Auntie, these women are like bees who want to sting. Kaena here, you're the only foreign woman they've never met. That's why I said, you're my wife. Excuse me. You can punish me, "The man explains the details of why he's doing this ridiculous thing. He also continued to apologize.
Hahhh .. I took a deep breath. I can't say anything more. Because he also looks uncomfortable being mobbed like that.
"alright. Let's just say you're lucky to meet me. I accept your apology. I'm gonna pay for this, wrap it up." My frog gave me the book I was holding
The man took the book I gave him and put it in a bag.
"Go ahead, I bought this book for you as an apology" she gave me the bag and looked at me.
I feel bad. But I also have nothing to lose. I accepted and thanked him for paying for my book. At least I have a price for what I did to her.
"OKs. Thank you. I said.
"Yes, thank you for helping me" he said.
I shut up, I turned around and was about to leave. Suddenly, he called me again.
"Oh, Miss .." call it.
I turned my eyes, "Yes?" my answer.
"Sorry this sounds disrespectful. Tappi, can I ask you a question? did you just come to town? I mean, did you just visit this store?" tanyanya looks curious.
"Yes, take it for granted." answered me, who left immediately.
I don't want to be involved with strangers anymore. What's more is a man. I've had enough trouble with Dion and Hezkiel. Two men that I really want to throw off the surface of this earth.
I walked down the road again. For a moment I felt, If I would experience the unexpected again in the future. I don't know pa, but my instincts say that.
If it's like this, how can I manage the future? Yesterday Joe, today strange man, tomorrow what else will happen? as if everything was waiting its turn to turn my head.
Are my dreams and dreams too high? am I really someone who has bad luck? Aaaaaah .. I would be crazy if I thought about it. In times of such chaos, it is best to eat sweet food. Yes ... come on, look for dessert shops or coffee shops around here.
Calm my mind, calm down. Come on, we're hunting sweet. Don't think shit. Come on, come on, come on. I can definitely Celine. I also encouraged myself.
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