My Love Is Stupid's

Chapter 58's

Niko put down her coffee glass. "Fara's not a popular girl in school."

Erika took a slow breath. "Fara really likes you. He told me once. But I couldn't take it, and I hurt her. I'm sorry, Niko."

"It's okay," said Niko softly. "You can't change the past. I just wish he'd come. I want to tell her how I feel about her. Although four years late. I'm sorry, I hurt you at the school graduation first. And I left without saying goodbye to you."

Erika smiled remembering that time. "You know, I was angry and sad when you left me and went to New York. But I'm not heartbroken. I think because we've been together since childhood, we think it's love. When I was in medical school in my first year, I met Ari and I just really felt how to love someone."

"I love you, Erika." Niko smiled as she touched Erika's shoulder slowly. "We've been together since childhood. Like you said, we're used to each other. What we feel at that time is not love. But. I'd still hit your girlfriend if she hurt you."

Erika laughed out loud. "I don't think that's possible. You didn't see my girlfriend? He's crazy about me."

"I'm glad you're with the person you love" Niko said sincerely.

"I wish I could say the same..." Erika smiled weakly. "Oh yeah, I heard you've been a great jewelry designer in Paris. I saw your autumn collection last year. I bought one of your necklaces." "Thank you" said Niko.

"I'm really proud of you" Erika said solemnly. "If I get married later, I want my wedding ring you designed."

Niko laughs. "alright. Especially for you don't have to use the cost."

Erika smiled happily. "Thanks, Niko. You're working for Julien Bardeux now?"

Niko nodded. "Yes. But after that I want to open my own jewelry store."

"You'll make it." Erika smiled for sure. "I'll be the first customer to buy your jewelry. Ah... Ari called me. I go first yes. Bye, Nick."

Niko got off the stage and looked at the hall room before exiting from there. At the front door were pictures of them at school. Niko saw Fara's photo while she was at the school bazaar. Fara smiled as she picked up her spaghetti without knowing that she was being photographed. Niko removed the photo from the wall of the hall. "Can I take this picture?" ask him to one of the committee. After getting approval from the committee, Niko pocketed the photo in her pocket. At least now he has a photo of Fara other than the one in the annual book.

Niko walks out of the room and sits in the school garden. The music on the loudspeakers is soft. An old song is slowly singing. IF song sung by bread.

Niko begins to remember her memories with Fara.

*if a picture a thousand words, then why can't I paint you?*

Niko first realizes Fara's existence when she faces a physics replay with the girl after school. Niko saw Fara almost give up. Then he excited her with a paper that read DO NOT GIVE UP. His memories change in the rain, when they are alone in his car.

*If a face could launch a thousand ship, then where am I to go?*

Keeping the food stalls together during the school bazaar. School picnic to the beach.

*If a man could be two places at one time, I'd be with you.*

Fara's head accidentally fell on her shoulder during the drive home. Fara's sad face when Niko says she can't be her friend again the day before graduation. His last farewell to Fara.

* Then one by one the stars would all go out, then you and I would just fly away...* Music on the loudspeaker stops.

Niko looked at the stars in the sky that were twinkling incessantly. Niko closed her eyes slowly. (Where are you now)

Fara?...............