Neighbor Becomes Husband

54 EPS. To Mana Aja

This week Gerald insisted on driving Kharis home despite the long distance and increasing the duration of his own trip to return home.

"Thank you, Gerald has brought me home, but our house is not in the same direction."

"It's okay mbak Kharis, I'm happy, worried about why-not take public transportation..."

"Okay... Don't stop by first?"

"No need to go straight home. Let's mbak..."

"Yes.be careful..."

Kharis waved his hand then opened the towering high gate before him. He went in and wanted to immediately cleanse himself and rest, tired once today not only his body but his soul as well.

Since the incident she was pushed by Giselle, she became passive and tried to stay away and behave appropriately in front of Levi. The boss doesn't seem to realize that. When he met in the morning Kharis tried to return Levi's smile sincerely, some chat Levi reply sober, phone call he did not ignore but he talked as necessary.

Giselle came more and more to the room of Levi for the various reasons she had for it. They often went out together until Levi forgot his request to Kharis to eat together every afternoon and take Kharis home. Kharis tried to ignore the turmoil in his heart and dampen his jealousy.

For a few days he thought a lot about his first love. Since knowing many things about Levi Kharis did not have high expectations for their relationship. Levi's love for him, there could be things that later separate them.

The attitude he instilled into him these days was to just walk through this relationship without expecting more. Kharis also wanted to prove the seriousness of Levi's love, these days he wanted to see and prove himself the attitude of Levi to him. Levi who if longing always passionate, Levi who when giving attention feels very romantic. This week he lost it but he doesn't want to get carried away, yes it is. because he doesn't want to expect more. Levi's position felt so high and he began to have difficulty climbing.

"Good night everyone..."

Kharis greeted the residents of the house who were surrounding the dining table.

"Dear night...Have you had dinner?"

Mami Malida responds to Kharis with a smile that resembles that of Melissa's mother.

"Yet, mi. Kharis had just eaten a bath. Chacha's home yet?"

"Not yet brother.at most still the same way Patris, usual.meetings once a week doang..." Linkan answered Kharis.

"Oh that's it. Yes Kharis took a shower first yes..."

It's the end of the week, he should be enjoying time with Levi. But this time he would not meet Levi enjoying the empty time together because there was an event that Levi had to attend outside the city, an event that was not described in detail, just a short chat. I left this afternoon with no one.

Although his heart was troubled but Kharis did not ask or respond let alone complain. But at times like this he could not immerse himself in bed as was his custom when upset because he was rooming with Chacha. He also cannot go looking for a shady atmosphere on the beach because he does not know the ins and outs of this big city, does not understand the direction and location and place of seclusion he wants.

Being here in a big city, Kharis learned that life is hard, if you want to move forward you must try really, not be spoiled and complain. He knows the character of people who are hard, ambitious, willing to win on their own and that's normal here.

*****

A month passed without any intense communication between the two of them, Levi and Kharis. Each with his busyness. Levi was preoccupied with an anniversary event soon. Kharis tried not to be disturbed by the presence or absence of Levi in the office so that it became more focused on the work. If the task at his desk is completed he will go to the table mbak Vienna, the secretary of the President Director asked for a job while learning more at a senior who did not hesitate to also share knowledge.

Every time he saw Levi and Giselle passing by or meeting in the office area, he would be cheerful as if he did not worry about anything even though deep down there was a wound that always felt sore. Many times she found Levi's gaze upon her, but she tried to return a smile or gesture with her lips and hands to stay upbeat, as if she understood why Levi was not what he was. Sometimes he would look for a toilet to hide the tears that suddenly dripped. But the more days he was the less hopeful.

*****

Friday afternoon... Kharis stepped hurriedly towards the office lobby door. Today is even two months he interned here. He received some kind of paycheck pocket money anyway because of his status as an intern. He laughed knowing the value that had been transferred to his account. Pretty big value. He was planning to buy something for mommy papa and sister Revy, unfortunately he did not have time to search now.

Tonight he will leave for Yga by train because on Tuesday he will attend the graduation of his dearest sister in the city. Kangen towards mom papa and her brother have arrived ubun-tubun, understand this once she parted long with mama-papa. His parents have been there for two days specifically to take time off to attend the graduation of the eldest child S2.

Through Vienna, he can take care of work leave. He was hesitant at first to ask permission not to enter because he had only two months of work. But when Vienna offered to help, he was finally able to leave for three days plus, because as an intern he is not obliged to participate in annual activities at the company in connection with birthday events on Thursday to Saturday next week.

From the intention of the heart that only wants a two-day work permit, finally can enjoy 'holiday' one week. Really lucky to come to him.

Chacha, who was driving her to the train station, was waiting at the lobby with her boyfriend Patris. This morning he had packed a backpack full of clothes in the trunk of Chacha's car, so from the office he could go straight to the station to catch a seven-night-jam.

On the 17th floor shortly after Kharis entered the elevator...

"Gerg... Which kharis?"

Levi asked as he came out of his room not to see Kharis in his cubicle. He misses his girl.

"Home home first boss.His work is done and he's allowed to go home sooner..."

"Not her?"

"Boss didn't say.. What do you want?"

"Yes.want to go home together..."

"Tumben nanya mbak Kharis, tumben also remember there mbak Kharis....where aja kemaren boss?"

"Ger...!"

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