THE FLO!

Bag. 16

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, I spent it working and with my family. I did it via teleconference or just over the phone. My father shook his head when he saw how hard I worked. He did not expect that my workaholic nature was being passed down from him. I just smiled thinly. Where does that trait go down if I'm not even his real son?

Besides working, I also spent my time visiting Freya's grave. The more I go there, the more I miss him. And the more I missed him, the more I realized that I had forgotten my purpose of returning to Indonesia. Butwhy? Not only do I feel guilty for Daisy, but I feel guilty for Freya as well? Why do I feel like I'm not only deceiving others but also deceiving myself? I didn't realize how much I was attached to my schoolmates, how happy I was when I came to that school. And I don't know how I feel if my goal is achieved later.

"You want to go back now? It's not too late, Flo," Brenda said as I told her of my heart's turmoil over the phone.

"Cannot. I still haven't been able to return before I met the person who impregnated Freya. No way," I replied slowly.

Brenda sounded snarling softly on the phone. "Okay, what do you think is good. But don't fall too much into your role, Flo. Don't forget, in a few months you have to go back or bye bye US."

I took a long breath. "What about you?" my many.

"Why with me?"

"If this is all over, you'll stay by my side, won't you?"

Brenda sounded silent. I even had to call him. "Why do you think I'm going to leave you?"

"Eitherway. Foster child instinct?" I was silent for a moment. "I knew that the Minister came to the apartment at that time not because he wanted to talk about me. And I also know that you've been in contact with her a lot."

Brenda thud. "You... hack my phone?" tanyanya.

"No need, Brenda. Blind people can also see that you are in love. Especially when I see you often. Who else if not the Minister?"

Brenda laughed crisply. The laughter he usually let out when he felt cornered. "Sorry, Babe, Ivy called me."

Suddenly the relationship broke. I looked at my phone while raising my eyebrows. Suspicions are proven. Something must have happened between Brenda and the Minister. I was suspicious from the beginning that they had a relationship. Ever since Phillip came to my apartment back then, I've been aware of the changes to Brenda. Moreover, I often monitor it through the GPS of his cellphone which often travels to various places. I lied to Brenda. I hacked her phone so I could find out where Brenda is.

My attention was shifted when my phone rang. At least Brenda wanted to explain that I misunderstood. I put my phone on my side without seeing who was calling.

"Why else, Brenda? You don't have to lie anymore" I said reluctantly. I raised my eyebrows when there was no answer. "Hello? Brenda?"

"Are my voice like your assistant's?" ask a heavy voice. My eyes widen. I took off my phone and saw who was calling.

"Sorry, Mr. Davin. I didn't realize that Father called" I replied with regret. Damnit. I was wrong.

Davin chuckles softly. "No problem. Where are you now?"

"Home, Sir. Why?"

"Can you go to school now? There's something you have to do. Can you help me perfect the school system?"

I furrowed my eyebrows. "What did my father tell me?"

"Performing the school system. I feel inferior because the system I created even you broke."

"Do you know that my services are expensive?"

She laughs. "Just help a friend."

I'm speechless. I missed him during this holiday. I could only see his face through the school data photo. I took a long breath.

"You know everybody thinks I'm still in America, right?" askaku.

"Now it is past the new year while you say that you are returning to Jakarta after the new year holiday. Just tell me your flight is accelerated" Davin replied.

I went back to silence. The answer is logical too. I finally agreed to his request. I promised her I'd come in two hours and hang up. I ran to the bathroom and cleaned my body clean. After the shower, I was looking for the best dress I had to wear. Should I wear a dress? No, too much! Shirts and trousers? No, too rigid and official. Finally I decided to wear a grey t-shirt with a light brown scarf and jeans. When I look at the glass, it's not so bad. I decided to keep my glasses on and not tie my hair. I also purposely only used thin makeup. Brenda said, the secret of female beauty is not makeup but the attitude and inner beauty they emit. I approve of that.

"Where are you going?" asked my mother when she just came out of the room and saw me dressed neatly and casually.

"Meet friends, Ma. Why?" reply me while putting on my sneakers. I got up from my seat and looked at my mother.

My mother's eyes narrowed. "Meet a friend or a target?" His tone was teasing me and I just smiled.

"Why? Beautiful isn't it, Ma?" I was twirling my body in front of my mother.

Mom smiled. "You look beautiful, honey. I've never seen you wear clothes like this before. You look fresh" she said, which made my smile widen.

"I'm leaving first, Ma," I said as I kissed my mother's cheek. My mother smiled and nodded.

Before leaving, I sent Davin a message where I should meet him. He immediately replied and asked me to come to the computer room. I drove my car casually. Because it is still a holiday, the streets of Jakarta are not as crowded as usual. Though I only left half an hour before my promise and I even reached the time place. The school security guard who saw my arrival was a bit confused because I did not usually use the car. I just smiled and put my car in the school.

Davin's waiting for my arrival. When I saw her, I realized that she was also dressed casually, just like me. Just a grey turtleneck shirt and black jeans. He lifted his head and smiled at me. I could feel my blood rustling at the sight of his incredibly handsome smile. Oh, my God, I just realized how much I miss him.

Davin patted the bench next to him. "You sit here. You got a laptop?" tanyanya and I shook their heads. "Why not bring it?"

"I use my laptop only for paid work, not for free" I replied as I sat on the bench next to him. He grunts slowly which makes me smile. Davin took out his laptop and gave it to me.

"You wear mine then. But don't add anything weird. My laptop is my life. Understood?"

I smiled amusedly. His nature was not much different from mine. I cleared my throat and put my hand on the laptop keyboard.

"So you want me to do something?" I asked when the laptop screen was on.

Davin began to explain the flaws of the system he had created. He did not want to make the system he created into an online system that could be taken by others. He just wanted the system to be owned by the school and only students or teachers could access the system. He also asked me to take precautions such as teachers or students trying to spread the system. I don't think it's hard because I've done it before. I immediately worked on the request with a fairly short time. I was so focused on Davin's request that I didn't realize Davin was leaving. I only realized when he came back with two cups of coffee.

"I'm sorry, I don't intend to bother you" Davin said in a regretful tone as he watched me raise my head.

I'm shaking. "It's no problem, sir. It's done, really," I said while turning the laptop to face it. His eyes widened and looked at me.

"So fast?" tanyanya did not believe. I'm nodding. He immediately shifted the laptop in front of him and checked my work. He gasps.

"It's much more perfect than I expected. You're a real genius, Flo!" praise that made my feelings soar. I just smiled shyly, trying to cover up my feelings of joy.

Suddenly he stood up. "In exchange, how about I buy you something to eat?" bargained for.

I shook my head slowly. "I don't really like eating in crowded places. It doesn't feel good" I replied as I was.

I cut his words immediately. "I agree with that."

Davin smiled. He came out for a while to order and asked the security guard to send it directly to the roof while I turned off the school computer and laptop he and I were using. Not long after, Davin came back and asked me to go to the roof with him. Not half an hour later, the pizza we ordered arrived. The school security guard who delivered the pizza to our place.

"Then when did you go undercover as a high school boy?" ask Davin while chewing his pizza. I just shrugged both of my shoulders reluctantly. Actually, I hate being asked that question the most. Makes me remember that I was going to part ways with Davin.

"At the end of April I have to go back to America. But if for example I get my answer before then, then I can come back sooner."

Davin fell silent. I couldn't guess his thoughts because his expression couldn't be read. Finally we went back into silence while busy chewing our food. We were jolted when Davin's phone vibrated.

"I picked up the phone for a moment" he said, then got up and left me.

I let out a long sigh while staring at the pizza that was in front of me with no taste. I cursed in my heart. Why didn't he notice my change? Why doesn't she praise me pretty or something? Why doesn't he make me so much happier? He's so cold! I wonder why I fell in love with this ice-cold man. Where he left me here alone. What the hell do you think I am? Roof guards? I've been waiting for him for more than five minutes but he hasn't come back. My attention was shifted when the roof door opened. I raised my head and my eyebrows intertwined when I realized that the one who came to the roof was not Davin but someone else.

"Sorry, I think this place is already a place," said the man with a smile. Wait up! I-i know him.

"Azka?" I whispered quietly without me noticing. Thankfully he didn't notice. He turned his body.

"Lho's? The azka? Why are you here?" ask the heavy voice behind Azka. I know it's Davin's voice.

"You go to this place, sir. What are you doing here yourself?" reply Azka.

"Lunch. You want?" bargain Davin that makes me grumble in the heart. I want to eat with him alone! Thank goodness Azka shook her head.

"I don't want to bother you," Azka replied, looking at me and Davin alternately. Instead of rebutting, Davin just grinned.

"When did you come back from Singapore? Is your study done?"

"Udah, Sir. I should be back next week but I miss this place so I don't want to wait." Azka looked at this roof and a gaze fell on me. "By the way, Daddy's girlfriend is beautiful. How does he want someone like me, Father?"

"About!" hiss Davin. I'm getting pissed. I don't need Azka's praise. All I need is Davin telling me I'm beautiful! Out of annoyance, I got up from my seat.

"I'm not Mr. Davin's girlfriend. I'm a student too, just like you," I replied, closing the pizza box and sipping cola.

"Lho's? Are you done?" davin asked when he saw me put the pizza box back in the plastic.

"I am full." Naturally, I eat alone!

"But the pizza is not over. Mubazirs! I'm not full either" Davin said as he looked at me. Okay, I'm starting to get tired of hearing that I'm still not full.

"Come on, Flo, I'm still hungry. Last morning I did not have time for breakfast" continued Davin again who managed to make me melt. I nodded and sat back in my place. Davin smiled happily to see me sit down. He looked at Azka.

"When did you get to Jakarta? Not back to Singapore?" ask Davin. Azka shook her head slowly.

"Study's done, sir. Now I want to focus on the national exam" Azka replied. He looked back at me while frowning. "We've met before?" ask me and I shake my head.

"I just came back from America a few months ago" I replied with a sweet smile.

"Have you lived in Indonesia before?"

"Till I am twelve years old."

"Have you been to Singapore?"

I'm shaking.

"Squeaky. How does it feel to have a familiar face."

"Front is a market. I just thought he was a friend of my High School," replied Davin with origin. I frowned while looking at her and suddenly Azka laughed.

"Maybe you're right" Azka answered and glanced at the clock in her hand. "I have to go. Sorry to disturb your calm. Have fun."

I just smiled as he waved his hand at me. So it was Freya's ex-boyfriend who made her cry when they broke up? He is handsome, though not as handsome as Davin of course, and friendly. But not necessarily his real personality. I thought, what if he is indeed the father of the baby Freya conceived?

"What are you thinking?" davin asked suddenly which made me flinch in shock. "Don't tell me you have a crush on him? Jesus, you like brondong?"

I looked at him while narrowing my eyes. "Mister, don't talk so much! I was just thinking if he was the father of Freya's baby. That's aja!"

Suddenly Davin laughed loudly. "I'm just kidding! Why are you so hysterical?"

"So my father accused me of being a non-no. The reason I went to this school was not a love adventure. You think it's not that."

Davin smiled at me, a smile that made me melt away. "Okay, I'm sorry. You're so sweet when you're angry."

I immediately turned my head and looked at him.

I didn't hear wrong, did I?

He praised me sweet? Right, guys? He praised me, right?

Holy hooch! He said I was sweet! Sweet is better than beautiful. And he just praised me sweet? Holy hooch! He even smiled at me! Holy hooch! What am I supposed to say? What am I supposed to do?

"Then why when you met Azka, you were silent? Not asking much?" ask Davin who seemed to wake me up if I should stop being stupid. I'm throats.

"He himself said that he would be here until the national exam. That means I still have a lot of time to find out," I replied while again chewing the pizza in my hand even though it was not tasteful.

"Then if you don't find your answer?"

I shrugged both of my shoulders reluctantly. "Although annoying and curious, I must accept. I have to go back to where I came from. How could I possibly continue to disguise myself while I still have the real life I have to live?"

Davin looked at me while raising his eyebrows. "Right now, you don't sound like a high school kid."

I smiled sweetly at him. "I'm not a high school boy."

Davin initially looked at me confusedly and when he understood the meaning of my own words, he immediately laughed out loud.