Should I Joke (Again)

42. I'm not the old Rei

It has been a week since Rei did not contact Ardan, but Ardan seemed to be late with his work. He also did not want to call Rei, to be honest he missed his woman.

But since that last meeting, the two have been in a cold war. There is no noise that usually every time always rame, whether it's chat in whatsapp or video call.

Both seem to give distance to each, the ego of both still dominates. Although sometimes Ardan still often see Rei's posts on his social media account, even often smiling considering Rei's absurd behavior that is rarely encountered when with others.

Ardan felt empty in his heart, even though he looked fine outside but not in his heart. His jealousy made him ignore his longing. Both his parents and brother knew they were in trouble. Don't ask where, surely his sister-in-law told me.

But Ardan's parents didn't dare to interfere with his children's problems, they're adults and already know how good it is. Similarly, Dina and her husband, although Ardan often find out about Rei's situation with her and it irritates her. Why a cold war like this.

Following the advice of her husband, she could only be quiet and grim because her two brothers still had no initiative to end the conflict.

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The lunch hour was over, but Rei did not return to his room. Ever since he got the call and went into the leader's room, there's been no sign of him coming out. Actually, there was nothing there, no one dared to approach.

Inside the room, Rei seemed to have been unable to hold back his emotions any longer. Because he always gets a gift that almost all employees there know about the excessive attention of their new leadership to Rei.

Even some female employees there blatantly do not like and display a jutek face when meeting him. They think Rei is a greedy woman because he already has a girlfriend but still seduces the number one person in his office.

Though they do not know the true story, only through unclear info and have not been checked the truth. And when Rei received the call, he felt it was the right moment to silence the mouth of the leader who was the leader.

The eagle smiled smirk when Rei received his call, there was no reason for the subordinates to reject the superior instead. And that's the Eagle's chance to get close to Rei again. No matter how many gifts he gave, because for him to see Rei as he was right now was a stroke of luck.

Yes the luck he had always been looking forward to since his farewell first. Although in his heart he knew Rei would not easily forgive him. His mistake on Rei was extremely fatal and it left a deep wound. He wants to fix it.

#flashback

Today was the day of Rei and Eagle's engagement, the entire Rei family greeted him with joy. All preparations have reached 90% just waiting for the besan family. But until the appointed time Eagle and his family did not come.

All the invited guests consisting of the extended families of both of Rei's parents looked uneasy, they seemed to know there would be a bad incident. Since then Rei seemed restless, I don't know what he was thinking that surely he really could not cover his disappointment and anger.

Until then came Rei's distant brother who brought in an invitation given by an unknown person to him in front of the fence. Then he gave the letter to Rei, even though he knew he wouldn't be able to see what happened next.

Like being struck by lightning Rei instantly fainted after reading the invitation. At the same time, her future fiance's eagle is continuing a marriage contract with a person Rei knows.

Papa and Mama Rei and his two brothers immediately approached Rei and moved Rei into the room. Anger appeared on Papa Rei's face. Which parent received his daughter was left in this state.

Shame of course, tarnished is already his good name by the actions of their future daughter-in-law. Rei's cry broke out after he came to his senses, all the family sensed how devastated Rei was let alone when it also present some close friends and neighbors.

Short of this news story had already spread in Rei's residence, even Rei's close friends had also heard. Rei slumped, embarrassed, disappointed and angry mixed into one. Since then he closed his heart to men especially those named Eagle.

Rei was alone for quite a while, until finally his ex-husband suddenly came to propose and immediately invited Rei to marry. Rei's reasonable and accepted reason was that he did not want to date and because his job required him to be ready at all times if the country's duty called as well as how his attention made Rei feel love again.

The news also reached the Eagle's ear, he knew how the slump of Rei at that time was because of his actions. But the eagle did not know that he not only left a wound but also made a shame for the Rei family.

Now that he had separated from his wife, the one-night-mistake marriage resulted in a child now being cared for by his mother. The eagle also experienced a rift in his household, both Eagle and Sinta did not love each other. They got married because Sinta was pregnant.

If you ask who is wrong, there will never be an end to it. They will continue to bicker, only in front of the child alone they look happy. But as time goes by, the word love never goes there even quarrels for the sake of quarrels always coloring the life of the household.

Finally, after two years of marriage, they agreed to separate well. Divorce is the best option. For child custody remains with his mother because he is still a toddler. But they split the time to take care of her baby together. In fact, not infrequently they gather together during the weekend because they do not want their children to just lose their affection.

#flashback off

Rei entered the lead room nervously, not fearfully but the longer he dodged the longer he got stuck in this situation. Rei didn't want to repeat the same mistake. Although it is undeniable that the charm of the Eagle is increasingly visible.

But in Rei's eyes, the Eagle is still the one who incised the wound. No matter how small the chances of the Eagle reaching his heart again, Rei remained unmoved. There was no longer any name in the corner of his heart.

The door was knocked, Rei's hands were trembling. Hold Rei, wait for the matter to be resolved soon. Those words that he kept saying, were encouraging to himself.

After being invited in, Rei then sat on the sofa in the room. The eagle stood up and approached Rei. They sat facing each other, equally awkward.

It remained silent for quite a while, and finally Rei ventured himself to look at the Eagle and talk about his heart intent. The two were seen arguing, both Rei and the Eagle both vent their hearts. If the Eagle was too happy and wished Rei back into his arms, Rei instead chose to leave this place.

All the sorry words Eagle was unable to make Rei's mood improve. He remained on the firmness of his heart. Although the Eagle had told him everything, Rei no longer wanted to open his old wounds. He won't look back.

"I'm sorry" the word was uttered again for the umpteenth time today from the mouth of the Eagle. He tried to grab Rei, approached and hugged Rei. Rei felt again the warmth of his embrace, but not with his heart. That sturdy wall was still unshakable. His tears fell and he let the Eagle hug him again, for the last time.

The crying subsided, lucky that the room was soundproofed so no one could hear what was happening there. Rei released himself from the embrace of the Eagle. Convince her heart that her decision is unanimous.

"I don't know if I should forgive you, I don't know if I can forgive you, but for sure I'm not the old Rei." Rei opened his voice, looking into the eyes of the desperate-looking Eagle.

"Will I give you back all your gifts, I don't deserve them. Because my heart is closed to you."

"Although it hurts but I will try to make peace with my heart, please don't bother me anymore. I asked you not to call me anymore. Don't bother me anymore."

Rei took a deep breath and exhaled, this is the last one. Leaving the Eagle still riveted. Failing that he had Rei by his side. The eagle looked muddled considering his mistake. But the rice is already porridge.

He didn't want Rei to hate him more, so he chose to let Rei go. If indeed Rei was his match, Rei would definitely return to his side.

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Hi..long did not say hello, sorry because of declining health, and busyness at school at the end of the semester also because of the error that had to rest first.