The Journey of Jinan

Chapters. 39

"I'm also sorry for what happened this morning, Ji. I was in a drunken state at the time. I'm not aware of what I did to you, Ji. And ... And for my feelings that I said this morning, I'm serious, Ji. I'm not messing around with kutank–"

"Co," Jinan exclaimed by looking at the man's face. Clearly the gaze indicated that he did not like the words Rico had spoken to him about his feelings, because it reminded him of the events of this morning.

"What's up, Co? What do you mean by how you feel?" marco asked curiously.

"Do you like Jinan, Co?" ask Ira to accuse.

Marco scrunched his forehead at the words of his wife, while Rico just kept silent as he stared at Jinan.

"No, Auntie. Brother Rico just tried to joke, so that the atmosphere does not become tense," exclaimed Ria trying to calm Jinan. He knew very well the gaze that Jinan was looking at back then, and he did not want this conversation to be even more tense than before.

Although Marco and Ira were very curious about what Rico said, the two middle-aged people preferred to believe Ria's words. They do not dislike if their children have feelings for a sholehah woman like Jinan, they even really want their son to have a good partner like Jinan, he said, but they don't want women as good as Jinan to be with their children who are used to changing women.

"Elena said you were going back to India. Is that true, Ji?" ask Marco.

Jinan looked at Marco for a moment, then he smiled faintly. 

"Yes Pa, Jinan will be home soon."

"Why, Son? Didn't you forgive Rico?" ask Ira.

"Jinan has indeed forgiven Rico, Ma. Jinan will return to Indonesia. Jinan felt that Germany was not a suitable country for Jinan."

"What about your efforts here, son?" ask Marco.

Jinan sighed.

"Jinan will sell it, Pa."

It is quite heavy indeed, because this is one of his first efforts that can be said to be quite large. And Jinan had to let go of his efforts in the near future. His decision to return to Indonesia was unanimous. It is better to live a simple life in his hometown in peace, than to live in Germany with endless tension and success that does not know when it comes.

Not that Jinan does not want to be patient in his business, but now there is a baby Ayla who is his priority and must be maintained. She doesn't want Ayla's childhood to be filled with all her problems.

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They talked there long enough. Where the conversation is more dominant is done by Ira, Marco, Jinan, and Ria only. While Rico from the beginning came there just silent because while at home Marco has warned him not to make a tantrum. If there are no questions for him, Rico prefers to be quiet instead of having to talk which will make him mispronounce.

"We want maghrib, we go home first, Jinan," said Marco.

"Em, don't you want to have dinner here, Pa? Later Jinan telfon people's restaurant to deliver dinner, because Jinan is not cooking today."

"No need, son. Papa and Mama had dinner outside with the client" Marco said.

"Oh, well then, Pa," said Jinan.

"Ria called Elena's sister first yes," said Ria and replied to a nod of everyone who was there.

  

  

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Two days later.

In the living room of Jinan's residence, Jinan is currently sitting with Ardo, Ria, and baby Ayla. Ardo comes to Jinan's residence because he wants to see the woman's condition. Although a little uncomfortable about his presence, but thankfully Jinan was willing to accept his arrival to his current home.

In addition to wanting to see the condition of the hijab-wearing woman, Ardo also wanted to apologize to Jinan for his cruel treatment of Rico some time ago. He did not want to just because his anger could not be controlled, making Jinan afraid of him and will stay away from him. No, it can't happen, he thought.

"It's okay. But, while the problem can be solved in a good way, it would be nice if we avoid a fight."

Jinan sighed. Yep, whatever this guy wants. Soon he will leave here, which means they will never see each other again, he thought.

"Em, I also want to thank you for helping me yesterday. I don't know what Rico would have done to me if you hadn't come by then" Jinan said regardless of Ardo's words.

"No need to thank me. As long as I'm by your side, I will always take care of you from any problems that will befall you" Ardo said casually.

"Don't overdo it."

"There is no such thing as exaggeration in love."

Jinan frowned while looking at Ardo intensely, he was astonished at Ardo's words.

"What do you mean?" ask Jinan.

"I love you, Jinan. And I won't let the woman I love get hurt even the slightest."

Jinan was silent for a moment. "Why?" ask Jinan.

"Why what?" ask Ardo back.

"Why can you say that you love me?" ask Jinan.

"That's because I love you."

"Since when?"

"First I saw you. More precisely since the moment you explained to me about the slow response policy you made at your restaurant."

"Love at first sight?"

"I don't know. But that seems to be the reality."

Jinan did not reply to Ardo's remarks. Honestly, he did not believe a little of what Ardo said. Nor does he believe in love at first sight.

"Jinan," Ardo called as he watched Jinan daydream. When viewed from his expression, it seemed that the woman did not believe his words. It is better that he is not too hasty to say the word love to the woman. Let the action play first. After Jinan was sure of his actions, maybe then he returned to express his feelings.

"Ah, huh?"

"Em, Ria said you wanted to go back to Indonesia."

Jinan frowned while looking at Ria who was looking at him as well. When their gaze met, Ria was only grinning at the horse. He knew that Jinan didn't like him telling Ardo his return plans, but he wanted to, yesterday afternoon as he sat alone in the restaurant, suddenly Ardo came to him and asked him everything related to Jinan. Including the incident when Rico wanted to harass Jinan yesterday. Because of the handsome face and the look of a serious face when begging him, Ria finally could not not not tell all to Ardo, including the plan of Jinan's return to Indonesia.

"Ria told you? When?" ask Jinan.

"Yesterday at the restaurant. I forced him" said Ardo.

Jinan sighed. "Yes, I'm going back to Indonesia."

"When?" ask Ardo quickly.

Jinan raised her eyebrows. "Why?"

"I'll come to Indonesia. Ria said you left alone with your son. Germany - Indonesia is not close, it is not safe for you and your child. I'll keep you company."

Jinan was more and more astonished at what Ardo said at that time. What's wrong with this guy? Does Ardo really love him? But why is it so fast?

Jinan shook his head slowly. No, he can't just believe Ardo's words. Who knows, he just wants to tease her. And even if Ardo really loved her from the first sight, Jinan also did not want to rush to accept Ardo into his life. Especially to have a serious relationship with him. It is possible that Ardo is currently experiencing what is called momentary love, Jinan thought.

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