Sons & Daughters

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Reyhan took my palm tightly. He seemed to want to be with me all day. Strange, I thought. Though as far as I know, men will not be too fond if invited by women to go to shopping places like this. Understandably, for a woman, shopping is not just buying goods for needs, but also can be an alternative to refreshing, after being tired of doing activities all day. No wonder, women can spend a long time shopping, without feeling bored at all. Of course, men sometimes grumble at the length of time a woman is shopping, so she will make a thousand excuses to avoid. Now, it is precisely the man who invites the woman to shop.

"What do you want to buy?" reyhan

"Well, don't you want to shop? why ask me?" much

"I invited you here on purpose, because I wanted to enjoy some time with you. You like to shop too, right? you can buy whatever you want. Let me pay for it," Reyhan exclaimed

"Seriously you? well then I won't hesitate" I cried steadily

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I walked through every clothing store, accessory and bag. Actually, I feel bad about Reyhan. But, because he forced me to not mind. I was happy because he was paying attention to me. But in my heart, I felt I had lied to him. The necklace she gave as a sign of our promise, I kept it in my bag. I can't afford to wear it again. In my heart, I feel sad. Because soon I'll be Reyhan's. He was a good man, but I couldn't love him.

"Why did you stop?" reyhan said when he saw me stop walking.

"It's okay. I feel like this is enough. Let's go home."

"Daughter, if you don't mind I want to take you to one more place" Reyhan said

"Mmm.. okay, but after this we go home yeah,"

"Yes" cried Reyhan

Here's my. In a photo box on the 4th floor. Reyhan and I went inside and took a picture. Reyhan grabbed my shoulder and smiled. I let him behave like that. Although actually I was a bit uncomfortable with his spoiled attitude. I keep smiling and stylish. Taking pictures with my future husband, whom I don't really love.

Time has shown at 8pm. Reyhan drove his car slowly, down the city and housing. But suddenly he stopped. On the edge of a dark old school building. Our kindergarten first.

"Why did you suddenly bring me here?" I asked Reyhan who was silent in front of me

Reyhan lunged and hugged me tightly. He then kissed my long forehead. I then took off her embrace by force.

"You're this shit? remember that! we are not husband and wife yet. I didn't think you were, this kind of man," I was angry at Reyhan

"You know my daughter really likes you. Since then until now. But I don't want to take away your happiness" Reyhan exclaimed

"What do you mean?"

"I've heard it straight from your own mouth. You don't like me. You've been in love with the man you've been with for 10 years, Son of Rahmadana."

I was stunned in disbelief. Reyhan apparently heard my declaration of love for the Son. I bit my lower lip because I was nervous.

"I. i..."

"It's okay. I will not force you to marry me. About our parents, I'll talk to them. I'm not marrying you. Youknew. I love you so much, my little friend's daughter. But I don't want to. You didn't get happiness for marrying me. I want you to have your happiness, even if I'm not by your side."

I hugged Reyhan. Crying and crying in front of a man who loves me.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," I sobbed while still holding her.

"I can't be your lover. But can we promise, we'll still be good friends." Reyhan's eyes glazed over, and his little finger cueed me

"Yes, "I answered while pointing my finger at her

You are my friend Reyhan. Forgive me for forgetting you and all our memories. But to love you more than a friend, I'm sorry I couldn't. I then thought, the old me will definitely also behave as I do now. You will still be my friend. Best friend I ever had.

"Thank you, Riri." Reyhan said with his most beautiful smile.