
Anya came home at ten o'clock in the evening with Husein and his personal driver. After the food arrived, they were finally able to chat more casually. Husein managed to erode the distance and convince Anya, that she was no different from the Anton she used to help. And they chat long enough to forget the time, remember their togetherness in the past, also talk about silly things like a friend.
And for some reason, Anya felt her burden lifted and her heart warmed. Comfortable feeling when talking and laughing freely with a friend who has long missed him. But is it really just friends? I don't know. He was too scared to think about it.
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Anya had thought about her feelings. About the sense of loss and emptiness he felt when Husein left suddenly from his life. About the longing for the presence of a 'friend' who was ever present and coloring his life. About the beautiful fantasies that were just etched into his mind. Also about the hopes that he had floated even without realizing it. Anya could not deny that she secretly thought and missed the figure that once filled her days. Anya could not deny that her heart hoped that Husein would come back for her.
But then with all his consciousness, Anya brushed it all off. No, he can't fall in love! And that's the price of death. An unwritten promise imprinted in the heart. Promise, to love herself, and not let anyone hurt her. For to Anya, love is a mirage. The unreal beauty. False feelings are always in the majesty and scapegoat to commit stupidity. Anya has done that stupidity, before. When love comes and blinds him. All have been handed over in the name of love. Heart, soul, body, even honor. But where is all that love? He must face destruction alone, while the lover flees.
Anya had felt quite calm when Husein left and long time did not interfere with her life. Husein must have his own life and busyness. And he's not important enough to remember. Slowly Anya got used to it without Husein and busied herself with other things. But then, suddenly Husein came back and entered his life again. Even now Anya has to work on that man. Anya regretted her decision to accept the job out of pity. But it turns out Hasan was just tricking him. As much as possible Anya keep her distance and avoid Husein. But it felt impossible and his heart felt heavy. Anya had already decided to leave and quit the job. Yeah, that's the only way he should do it.
But then, when Husein invited her to dinner and spoke from heart to heart, Anya again felt worried. On one hand Anya felt that Husein treated her very sweet and special. But then they ended up chatting and joking like they used to, when the feeling was not there yet. And what did Husein say? Hussain wanted them to stay friends. Yeah, man, that seems the most appropriate. Hussain treated her well as a friend. And Anya would only consider Husein nothing more than a friend. That way Anya can still work, earn money in a halal way without the hassle of finding work while having Husein as her friend.
But, friend? Can Anya really think of Husein as just a friend?