Restore Your Smile

The Good Celine

Today is Saturday. As usual, Celine did her routine from the morning. The activities in the office demand his attention until noon. After lunch, he went home, cleaned himself, changed clothes, and prepared to go to the airport with a suitcase containing his personal belongings that he had prepared beforehand for the purposes of staying overnight.

Yesterday night, he had heard from his lover that upon arrival they did not take a walk for a while, but went straight home because someone was waiting to meet. Celine herself welcomes the goodwill of Priscillia, Rebecca and Sharon who came to visit.

As usual during the flight, Celine spent a lot of time looking through magazines or reading her favorite novels. Until finally there was an announcement that the plane was about to land.

Once the plane has stopped perfectly, many passengers have begun to prepare to take their goods in cabin baggage even though the plane door has not been opened. Celine, who was not in a hurry, sat back in her seat reluctant to jostle.

From her seat, Celine suddenly realized that a familiar figure was standing a few seats in front of her. The man was waiting for the plane door to be opened with a backpack perched on his shoulder. Isn't that Darrell? What is he doing in this town? Meet who?

However Celine can only keep the questions, as the chance to get close to Darrell and ask him is nonexistent. The door of the plane was opened, making many passengers flocked to the exit, including Darrell. And Celine herself, too, still had to pick up her suitcase bag and get ready to get out of the plane.

In the passenger arrival area, as usual papa Heru, mama Ratna, and James are already waiting for his arrival. After a short welcoming event like cipika-cipiki, they immediately returned to the Vijaya residence.

Not long after they arrived home, Rebecca's sports car appeared in front of the fence. Three beautiful girls came out of it. The short welcome event is repeated. After serving snacks and drinks and chatting for a while, Papa Heru and Mama Ratna resigned so that the young people could chat more freely.

"How are you, Lin? It's fine, right?" priscillia asked as the opening.

"Well right. How are you guys? Already graduated?" Celine asked.

"Yet. We are all doing the thesis again, " replied Rebecca.

"When is Cecilia? He went to school in France, right? My cousin is also a university graduate in France. Listen-listen, to achieve the S1 title there is enough for 3 years. What about Cecilia?" ask Celine again.

Hearing Cecilia's name and Celine's 'cousin', the three girls fell silent. The three of them could only look at each other, confused as to what to answer. The atmosphere also turned grim.

Celine and the sensitive James, are aware of this awkwardness. "What's wrong? Did I speak wrong? Or ... Is there something going on with Cecilia?" ask Celine carefully.

Sharon finally answered. "Your cousin ... named Darrell right?"

"Yes. You familiar?" celine asked a little surprised to hear the fact that her friends apparently knew her cousin.

With an uneasy feeling, Priscillia finally told him everything. Starting from Rebecca's matchmaking, to their debate with Cecilia. It was all open in front of Celine. Nothing he covered up. Celine and James listened to Priscillia in silence.

"So that's it, Lin .... Although Cecilia has graduated and is already in town, this time she is not with us to meet you because she is most likely with Darrell, " Priscillia concluded.

Priscillia's face was down. He was a little scared by Celine's response. What does the girl look like after learning about this, where her cousin and best friend are working together to scuttle her position? She herself as the head of the Geng Princess was a little embarrassed to reveal the fact that her members had the possibility of participating in treason.

Sharon and Rebecca felt as well. They were silent waiting for Celine's response. Occasionally Rebecca ventured to glance at Celine to read the girl's expression. While James, chose silence because he did not want to interfere with the internal condition of his lover's family.

Celine understands now. Apparently Darrell's goal coming to this town was to meet Cecilia. And it is related to his goal to strengthen his position to seize the position of heir to the family company.

"Thank God that Darrell was paired with Cecilia. Cecilia's a good boy. May he please Darrell, " said Celine with a sweet smile. Priscillia, Sharon, and Rebecca gawked. James himself could only be stunned at Celine's response.

"Cin .... Chances are they will work together to shift you from the position of heir to the company! Aren't you disappointed? Not feeling betrayed?" asked Rebecca who was not in thought with Celine's reaction.

"If Darrell feels more worthy and more confident of advancing the company than I do, what can I do? In fact, it is clear that my division cannot outperform the gains made by its division in these three quarters. What's important to me is that I've tried to do my best. If it's still losing as well, I should be heartened to acknowledge the person's merits, right?

As for him being with Cecilia, isn't that good news? Darrell is a good person, although he is quiet and sometimes difficult to understand. Cecilia is also a good boy. With his cheerful nature he can definitely help Darrell. If they can make each other happy, it's beautiful, isn't it? Wouldn't we be happy if our loved ones were happy?" obviously Celine was still with her smile.

Rebecca immediately hugged Celine. "Cin .... You're so good .." he said.

While Priscillia and Sharon just smiled in awe mixed with relief. They must acknowledge Celine's greatness and must learn from her. They are reminded that it is not their part to judge the actions and choices of others. All they need to do is support and pray for the happiness of their loved ones.

After that, the chatter continued to discuss lighter matters until dinner time arrived. The three girls were offered dinner together by Mama Ratna. But the three refused on the grounds that their respective families had been waiting for dinner together. Finally they withdrew and went home.

After driving the three girls away and seeing Rebecca's car away, James hugged Celine's waist from the side and peeked at the girl's forehead. Her love and pride grew on her lover.

"What's Bang James all of a sudden?" ask Celine.

"What the hell? Bang James was weird .." he said in a protesting tone while stabbing James in the waist. His face was blushed.

"Remain .... People say more dear even attacked!" James is pretending to protest.

"Wooiii .... Both of you!! Don't date mulu on the terrace! Quick in! I want dinner!!" mama Ratna's voice rang out from inside the house. James and Celine laughed together and went inside before the next bolt of lightning came.

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On the way home to take her two best friends, Rebecca's car stopped at a red light. While waiting for the light to turn green, Rebecca suddenly called out to Priscillia and Sharon. "Guys ..." he said.

"Yes?" answer the two girls at the same time.

"Tomorrow morning, do you have time?" ask Rebecca.

"I exist, " replied Sharon.

"me too. Why is that, Bec?" ask Priscillia.

"Can you accompany me to visit Cecilia's boutique? It's possible that he was lonely because he was left out today, " replied Rebecca.

Sharon and Priscillia smiled broadly at Rebecca's suggestion. The two immediately attacked the friend with a hug. Priscillia attacked from the left, while Sharon attacked from behind. "Certainly canaa, bestieee .." answered both.

The three hugged together, until they finally laughed because their car had been glazed because the lights had turned green. They hurriedly let go of their embrace and Rebecca returned to running her car.

Upon arrival at Priscillia's house, the girl got out of the car and waved to her friends. Until Rebecca's car leaves the residence, then Priscillia enters the house.

Upon entering the living room, Priscillia saw that her mother was waiting for her return. "Mrs ... Priscil home .... Just in time before dinner, right?" greet Priscillia while approaching the Mother to kiss her cheek.

Mama Priscillia let the Princess kiss her cheek like she used to. But this time there was no warm welcome to his daughter's return. His face was as grim as if he was harboring a complaint.

"Dear .... Since when have you been a liar?" mama Priscillia said after Priscillia did her ritual.

Priscillia's eyebrows. "What does Mama mean?" tanyanya did not understand.

"You heard from Raymond, he said you just visited your former High School teacher. Didn't you say you were traveling with your friends? Why are you lying to Mama, Dear ?" mama Priscillia asked in a disappointed tone.

Priscillia's eyebrows go deeper. Where does Raymond know his visit to James's house? He told nothing to the man. Meet and say no! Is the man stalking his activities?

Priscillia sighed. "Ma .... Priscil ain't lying. Priscil went with Rebecca and Sharon. Didn't you see that Priscil was just ushered home by Rebecca?" answer Priscillia.

"But it's true that you just visited the house of that fired former SMU teacher, right?" Mama Priscillia repeated her question in a full-fledged tone.

"Yes. Priscil is from there. But not to see James, but his girlfriend, Celine. Rebecca suddenly misses Celine and invites us to visit the girl, "i'm Priscillia. Mama Priscillia just fell silent while watching her daughter's facial features, as if looking for lies there.

Priscillia continued her sentence. "It's up to you to believe who. If you want to trust Raymond more, what can Priscil do? Priscil asked Mama to ask Sharon and Rebecca too, Mama would only think we were plotting, right?"

For a moment Mrs Angkawibawa still maintained her silence while continuing to look at her daughter's face. But after that, he breathed. "Mama will trust you, Dear .... Don't waste Mama's trust well .." said Mama in the end.

Replace the silent Priscillia and decide to end their conversation. He's tired. Again the stressful heirloom sentence that he heard. 'Must be like this .... It must be so .... Don't disappoint Mama .... Don't make Mama sad ....'

He knows, every parent would be happy if his speech is obeyed by his son. But should he please his mother by showing perfect obedience? As if he became a puppet or robot controlled to obey all the wishes of his mother? Would if he tried to follow his own will and life choices, his mother would be disappointed in him so easily?

I don't know .... Priscillia was too tired to think about it. Just now that his friendship had improved, there was now another problem.

One thing is certain Priscillia concluded from this incident. His dislike of Raymond grew! He felt that the man had already pitted himself against his mother!

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