The Love That Is Taken

Karin's Decision

The leader who knew that Karin was from the crocodile town offered her the first time compared to other teachers. The girl was unable to resist because she was distraught with the kindness and guidance of the person during her work. Finally he accepted the offer by praying in his heart that he would not be disturbed by his past back.

The girl tried to comfort herself by thinking there was no harm in returning to her hometown. She can reunite with her aunt Rosa and her best friend Mina. Jonathan and Theresia have never been heard of. There was no way they would suddenly come to harass him.

For months he lived quietly in his hometown. Even if walking to the mall, never once did he happen to meet face to face with people from the past who did not want to meet again. His life is really quiet. Fun job. Sometimes he visits Rosa and Mina's house to just have a conversation or even go refreshing with them.

Unexpectedly after six months had passed, Jonathan had come to see him at work! The male was pale, somewhat old, and his body was thinner than it used to be when they were still together. Highlight his eyes and white hair began to spread over his head. Around his mouth overgrown with coarse hair due to not shaved.

Why after I left, Mas Jon even so unkempt like this? he thought astonished at the time. After hearing the story that ejected itself from the man's mouth, Karin finally understood that her ex-lover was suffering from a critical illness that would soon take away his wife's soul.

Mina watched her guest who was struggling with her own feelings. Karin looked at him gently.  He asked, "How did you feel after meeting Jonathan? His appearance has changed, hasn't he? Not as cool as it used to be."

Karin smiled bitterly. No wonder this woman can read her heart. Their relationship is as close as that of siblings. Mina has been supporting him a lot in recent years. Karin felt grateful to have friends as good and sincere as herself. And it was actually Jonathan who had been instrumental in introducing the two of them.

"I know you've now turned into a stern woman, Rin. No longer the naive and meek girl I used to know. Suffering has taken you so much that it has such a strong character as it is now," I'm honest Mina. "But I am sure that in the depths of your heart there is still the tenderness of a humble and forgiving Karin...."

The girl next to him remained silent. Her eyes glazed through the living room ceiling. He seemed to think carefully before making a decision.

"Saranku.meet Theresa. He's dying. His last wish was simply to beg for your forgiveness and return Valentina to you...."

Tears began to drip from Karin's eyes. The longer the harder it is. Until the smooth white face was wet. She hugged Mina and poured all her sadness on the shoulder of her best friend.

***

"Thank you very much for your willingness to meet There, Karin. I am really indebted. Somehow I can repay your kindness," Jonathan said as he glanced at the girl sitting next to him.

The man was driving his car. That afternoon he picked up Karin at the course where she taught. It just so happened that the girl was no longer a student so she could ask permission to go home sooner. He usually finishes teaching at eight.

Karin calls Jonathan and says she will take an online taxi to his house to meet Theresia. The man then offered to pick her up at the course. Karin who felt there was no harm in receiving the help, just say yes.

"Did Ms There know three days ago you came to see me, Mas?" ask Karin to know.

Jonathan nodded. "I told him. He was so happy, even asking me to bring him to see you. But I didn't comply with her request. His condition was not possible to take him far away. I persuaded him to be patient waiting. I said you were busy preparing for the Mandarin exam. When you're done, you'll definitely come see him at home."

"It's very clever of you to lie to your wife, Mas."

"What's wrong with me?"

Jonathan bit his lip. Then he said carefully, "I think.ehm.you need time to strengthen your heart to meet There. After all, he used to have hurt your heart so much."

Karin grimaces. Thank goodness if you understand it, Mom, her mind is relieved.

Then the man's voice continued, "But Karin, my little heart said you'd be willing to meet There...."

"Oh yeah? Why that?"

"Because.behind your cold attitude when I met you, I can still feel the tenderness of heart that you have always had. You're still the old Karin Susilo. The difference is that the once naive girl and the gentle valley has now grown into a strong and tough mature woman. I salute your success in achieving your goals, Karin. You are now proficient in Mandarin and have even become a teacher! Did you know that the veiled mothers who took private courses with you when I came here praised you as a good and painstaking teacher. I am so proud to hear it!"

"Thank you, Mas" said Karin with a big smile. The tension between them began to melt away. His heart was a little plump and began not awkward talking with his ex-lover.

"Sari...."

"Yes?"

"Will you forgive me?" ask Jonathan while staying focused on driving. Both of his eyes looked straight ahead watching the road. He did not dare to look at the girl sitting next to him.

"What's your fault for apologizing to me?" ask Karin not to understand.

"I'm.I've been prejudiced by you. I cursed you while you were pregnant.  As a result you are frustrated and have bleeding...."

"Oh, that," Karin replied with a small smile. "You didn't know what really happened. I'm the one who tricked you into saying that I've dropped my womb and got back together with Eric."

"I regret my stupidity believing so easily. I should have felt something was wrong. My Karinku can't do such a thing!" jonathan said in flames. Then he woke up and felt ashamed. "I'm sorry" he said regretting. "I...."

"It's okay, Mas," said Karin briefly. Karinku. Apparently, Jon still has feelings for me. Ah, our love story is so sweet that I have not been able to forget it until now.

The former lovers then kept quiet. Both struggle with their own feelings. Jonathan had not expected his heart to be churned again once he met Karin again three days ago. It turned out that the feeling of love was still there, his mind was aware. Even though I haven't thought about it in years.