
... as I had expected earlier .. I had told Jessica to prepare before meeting Grandpa. I knew my relationship with Jessica had sniffed grandpa , I will marry her too
we sat at the dinner table with all the family members gathered without Freya here .the silent atmosphere no one made a sound, started a conversation .
grandpa stood up after finishing his dinner .. the sound of shifting chairs echoed in the room . ..
" grandfather .. I beg you to sit down there is something I will say "
grandfather did not answer my words .. stood back to me speechless
" there's nothing we should talk about . Arthur . "he said cold
" i'm going to marry Jessica .. "I said . while holding Jessica's hand sitting next to mine, her hand wet with sweat .. Jessica was scared and nervous . I clasped her hand
" can't be Arthur .he's not our class .your previous engagement was void but that doesn't mean you can arbitrarily make the choice of a middle-class family . you are the successor of the Brawijaya family "
I stood up quickly from my seat . My long-simmering anger burned my heart quickly
" i'm not a grandpa doll . I'm willing to do your orders to continue the factory . Grandpa knows that's one thing I hate so much, with Jessica grandpa had no right to refuse me anymore "I said as I threw the spoon and fork violently into the plate .aunt Yeni looked at me with a look I could not understand
" whatever happens I'll marry Jessica" I said grasping Jessica's hand and pulling her out of the dining room
I let go of Jessica's arm when I got to the front door .
" i'll take you home Jess "
Jessica did not answer just nodded slowly.
" shit !!! " i said while hitting the steering wheel upset the car starter followed by Jessica who was sitting next to me without saying a single word I helped Jessica put on her seatbelt . I knew she was watching me, I didn't dare look him in the eye. I knew this was going to happen but it was very difficult to convince my heart not to be offended by my grandfather's words .
I drove her home . drove her to the front door of the house
Jessica stared in front of me looking down at her brown leather shoes
" i .. just feel if .. I should know where I am" she said slowly
I held onto her arm with both of my hands. Gripping it tightly forced her to stare and look at my face . I wanted to confirm it once again.
" is .. just like this Jess means me to you ? '"
" but James .. "
" i told you I hate that name . . "
" I'm sorry arthur but, ... " Jessica didn't continue saying I looked her in the eyes
" if you are unable to fight with me now . then I will know that in the future .. tomorrow and beyond you will not want to fight with me through greater obstacles than this .. "
I removed both my hands from her arms . I walked backwards .
" break up Jess .. It's already night "I said, turn around and walk towards my car for a long time no answer from her until ..
" Arthur .. wait .. " said Jessica ran after me . I didn't budge .. continued my steps, opened the car door .. Jessica hugged me tightly from behind .. sobbing crying on my back
" i'm sorry Arthur .. I've been acting like a kanakan .. I knew from the beginning since I accepted your love once that this day would surely come, I'm acting like a coward now .. sorry I .. don't go Arthur .. I love you "
jessica held me tight . I felt her tears dripping warm on my back soaking my suit.. now my front shirt is soaked by Jessica's tears .. I exhale heavily .. then let go of my embrace and said to her
" i have to finish my business with my grandfather . tomorrow I'll call .. wait .. or I'll send a message . Sometimes the signal can get to my house even if it's rare .. " I rubbed his head gently .then opened the steering wheel door, started the car and passed from Jessica's house .he didn't move until my car was gone .. I could see him standing looking at my car from the rearview mirror . Reminds me of my sister, Freya ..