MY FOSTER SON

Heart Thumping

Kalingga and Jojo spend their time on the plane chatting, reading magazines. Kalingga happily ordered some food and snacks for Jojo. The girl did not hesitate to tell her daily life while on campus.

"So, Keenan just saved you?" ask Kalingga. Jojo tells the story of Keenan pretending to be his girlfriend in front of Leon.

"Yes, it was lucky that Keenan was there. I'm really bothered with Leon, brother."

Kalingga nodded in understanding. He realized, his three sisters are now getting closer to Jojo. Even the unruly Kai and Kylan can now be narrated by Jojo.

Jojo and Kalingga joked, they chatted about a lot of things as well about Olivia. Kalingga insists repeatedly that he and Olivia did not have any relationship when Jojo mocked him.

After more than ten hours in the plane, they both got off to make the transit. But from the airline provides information if the transit time for New York city destinations will be longer due to bad weather. If the previous estimated transit time was three to four hours, then this time the airlines could not promise for it. If the weather has not improved, then they ask the passengers of the destination to wait up to six hours.

Jojo and Kalingga dragged their suitcases while at the airport. Since they could not wait up to six hours in the airport lounge, Kalingga intended to take Jojo to a temporary rest at a hotel near the airport.

"Is it okay if we wait outside the airport?" ask Jojo. He had no experience with air transport at all, so he did not understand.

"They'll give me the word over the phone, Jo. Take it easy" replied Kalingga. "Here, I'll bring you your suitcase" he asked.

"I can take it myself, brother. It's not heavy."

Kalingga and Jojo board a taxi, the distance of the airport and hotel is very close because it is next to each other. But Kalingga did not take Jojo on foot.

"I ordered two rooms, yes," said Kalingga.

"Just to rest for six hours? Better one room, brother. Anyway I can wait for you outside the room" Jojo refused. He felt bad if Kalingga spent a lot of money on him.

Kalingga did not refuse nor did he agree, but he only booked one room according to Jojo's advice. The price of reservations at this hotel is quite draining pockets even if only used for a few hours.

After getting the keys, a hotel attendant helps Jojo carry his suitcase, while Kalingga carries his own. Jojo doesn't ask too many questions, he's glad Kalinga didn't waste his money on booking two rooms.

"Let's go in" asked Kalingga. He opens the door and lets Jojo in first.

"I'll just wait outside, brother." Jojo refused.

"Come, you need to rest. We're still six hours away." Kalingga. He pushes Jojo's body into the room.

After tipping the hotel attendant who was helping Jojo, Kalingga closed the door.

"You can sleep on the bed, I'll sleep on the couch" Kalingga said. He took a towel and intended to take a bath.

"I've slept for hours on the plane, I'm not sleepy, brother."

Kalingga just nodded then went inside the bathroom. Jojo walks around the room.

Jojo heads to the kitchen and sees some fast food in the closet. There is also milk cereal. While waiting for Kalingga to finish the bath, Jojo made two glasses of milk and chocolate-flavored cereal. Seeing this cereal reminded him of Kaivan.

"What's that bad boy doing?" jojo asked. He can't even use his phone to call anyone because his number can't be used abroad.

After the milk and cereal were ready, Jojo took her to the television room. Since Kalingga had not yet finished bathing, Jojo opened the curtain that blocked the light from entering from the window.

This luxury hotel with complete facilities is equipped with a swimming pool on each floor. From the window can also be seen a direct view to the airport, where the planes are parked neatly because of bad weather that does not allow to fly.

In Jojo's heart very happy, he did not expect to feel abroad. Although the destination is not on vacation, Jojo already considers it a vacation. When else could he feel this.

"What's wrong, Jo?" ask Kalingga. The man stood behind Jojo bare-chested. He wears a towel wrapped around his waist.

As Jojo turned around, he was startled and immediately threw away his face.

"To enjoy the beautiful scenery, brother," replied Jojo. He felt nervous, his heart racing because he accidentally saw Kalingga behind him. Jojo tries to control his uncontrollable breathing rate.

"Not only is the scene in front of me, the scene behind me is also beautiful," Jojo said. The girl rubbed rough her face that was met with red.

Even so, Kalingga is not also self-conscious if he makes Jojo nervous. The girl continued to stare out the window as long as Kalingga did not move from where she was standing.

"That's milk and cereal for you, brother." Jojo tells the man without turning back. He was afraid that Kalingga's body would stain his eyes.

"thank you. I just want to order food for us" said Kalingga. "Hurry to take a shower" he continued.

Jojo turned around and lowered his head, his eyes narrowing slightly to avoid Kalingga. While walking towards the bathroom, Kalingga followed him. Jojo gets nervous, he holds his chest.

"Where are you going, brother?" ask Jojo. He knew his mind was wandering about bad things.

"Taking my t-shirt left in the bathroom," Kalingga replied casually. He passed Jojo and went into the bathroom.

Kalingga took off his towel in front of Jojo all of a sudden, the girl almost yelled out in fear of seeing something. But luckily, apparently in the towel Kalingga was already wearing shorts.

Jojo let out a long sigh, he gulped and expelled the mischievous thoughts inside his head. When Jojo was about to pick up Kalingga's old towel, the man forbade it.

"There are other towels, don't use my marks," said Kalingga. He opened the drawer and gave Jojo a wide towel. Without saying much, the girl accepted it and immediately went inside the bathroom.

Secretly, Kalingga observed Jojo's adorable facial expression. All this time he thought Jojo was a brave girl in every way, but in fact the girl was very shy and nervous suddenly when she saw him bare-chested.

Unknowingly, Kalingga gave a smile. How can a girl like Jojo make her heart beat so hard?

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