My Chosen Man's

Reunion bonus truth

...M.Y.C.H.O.S.E.N.A.N...

...Why is it that when I start trying to open my heart again, the truth is revealed. The truth makes me unable to forget the past...

...~Elena...

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"I finally found you Elle." Erlang immediately hugged Elena. He really misses that figure. 

He hugged her tightly as if afraid that the figure in front of him would leave again.

Elena was speechless, in fact she also missed the figure that was hugging her.

"You're finally back Elle. I waited for you for 5 years, and I'm sure that one day you'll come back. My wait was not in vain. I really miss you Elle." 

Erlang let go of his embrace. He looked at the woman he had been waiting for. 

His eyes look glassy even his tears there are already dripping visible from the corner of his eyes that have been damp.

Is it true Erlang missed me or is it just sweet words because he feels guilty for using me.

"You're okay, right? since when are you in Jakarta? where do you live now? " Erlang unceasingly asked.

"How can I answer that if you keep on babbling and asking me so many questions."

"Oh I'm sorry. I just missed you too much. Can we talk while drinking coffee?"

Elena momentarily thought, on one hand she also missed Erlang but on the other she was also afraid if she could not normalize her feelings.

"Alright" said Elena saw the look on Erlang's face showing a smile there. The smile she missed too.

This isn't blame? think of it as a fellow schoolmate's reunion. Elena continued to justify her actions.

***

"Sorry if you wait too long, where is Sil?" ask Sisil's friend while looking around. 

His breathing was wheezing as he immediately ran towards the cafe after getting off the car.

"I'm sorry Anggi, Ka Erlang is gone. He said something was urgent." Sisil felt guilty for not being able to hold Erlang back.

"What's right, means I'm late?" disappointment emanated from Anggi's face. 

Anggi looks disappointed, but he also can not blame Sisil, precisely Sisil has helped him a lot to get close to Erlang.

"Sorry to Anggi."

"Why is it so hard, do I look so bad?" Anggi looked at Sisil as if asking for an answer.

"No Anggi, you are special. Just be patient in a minute. Next time I set again." said Sisil while holding Anggi's hand.

"You're serious Sil? you're not kidding, are you?" a smile on Anggi's tired face.

"Hmmm, what doesn't make my best friend." Sisil showed his smile as if strengthening Anggi.

"Thank you Sil, you've helped me a lot." Anggi returned Sisil's hand while giving an immeasurable smile.

"Sama-sama Anggi, how about we shopping let your mood come back again." bargained Sisil, because he knows his friend is very fond if invited to shop.

"Not bad idea, come on!" Anggi stood up from his position and took Sisil's hand to his Favorite place.

Sisil and Anggi had planned everything. They planned as if the meeting was a coincidence. 

***

The atmosphere was silent as the two were sitting on a caffe. Erlang looked at Elena who was sitting in front of him. He was so happy he didn't know where to control.

"I don't know where to start, but I want to explain something to Elle."

Elena gave no response, she just looked at Erlang's eyes who was also seriously looking at her.

"You've been misunderstanding Elle, Salsa and I have nothing to do with it"

Erlang paused for a moment to take a breath.

"The photo you saw at that time was the result of a conspiracy from Salsa and Aldo. They had everything planned to separate us Elle. Do you believe me?"

"But, Salsa said of the facility...?" Elena did not continue her sentence.

"Yes I did benefit you to be a tutor so I can be close to you. I actually like you Elle, but I'm too proud to say it. When an opportunity comes to be close to you, what's wrong if I take advantage of the opportunity?"

Elena remained unmoved, her mouth tightly shut. Even the orange juice on the table was untouched.

"I'm sorry if I'm wrong with Elle." Erlang pulled out Elena's hand so that it could be easily reached. He cupped it and placed the hand on the chest.

"It's okay." a smile accompanied Elena's words.

"So you've forgiven me?" a smile also appeared on Erlang's face.

"Erlang, I've forgiven you but that doesn't mean I can forget about it." The hand that was drawn back was in the arms of Erlang.

"Well, I'll wait until you can go back to how you were. And we're gonna start all over."

"Sorry Erlang but I can't if I have to start again." Elena's eyes started to glaze over. 

His voice began to grow heavy but as much as possible he could bear.

"Why Elle? are you afraid that I will make another mistake? trust Elle I'll try even better."

"I already have someone by my side. I can't go back with you Erlang."

"You're kidding, aren't you Elle? I've been here for almost 5 years waiting for you to come back and hoping to start again. But you easily said that you already had someone by your side." Erlang's words faltered as if something hit his chest, it was so tight that his tears began to flow.

"Do you know what Elle feels like?" Erlang looked at Elena with a disappointed look.

"I'm sorry." That's all that came out of Elena's mouth, but her chest was also tight when she saw Erlang crying.

Elena ran away from Erlang and came out of the cafe. He heard the cry of Erlang who was calling out to him. 

I didn't feel her tears falling so hard. He could no longer hold it, his chest was too tight. He cried while covering his mouth with both hands.

Why is it that when I start trying to open my heart again, the truth is revealed. The truth that makes me even more unable to forget the past.

He got into the car and put his face down on his knees as a hanger. His shoulders were shaking indicating he was crying inside.

Mas Bima forgive me. I'm sorry I'm still expecting someone. Forgive me for not being able to give you my whole heart. I'm sorry if I still love her.

Elena started to start her car engine when she felt it was quiet. He was surprised when he found Anggi who was leading to a car. 

Elena quickly hid in her car, she was afraid that she would meet Anggi and Erlang at the same time. Because he saw that Erlang had not come out of the Mall.

I was like a scout who was afraid of being caught, he muttered in his heart while continuing to peek whether Anggi's car had gone from the parking lot. 

After seeing Anggi's car disappear then Elena also drove forward her car hoping that tomorrow will be better than today.