The Side Away
7
Silent. It was not usual for Lucy to be quiet for such a long time. It turns out that it wasn't just Mario who was hiding that secret. Lucy doesn't want Laura to know that either.
"That's Lucy. I'll be working today."
Laura disconnects it and saves her phone. He skipped the first stop and let the train take him somewhere.
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At four in the afternoon Laura decided to go to work. He has no activities and is reluctant to laze in the apartment alone. He should start working tomorrow. Laura decided to work faster. In addition to earning money, he wanted to find busyness. Maybe he needs to find another job so that his time is not wasted.
Laura is now in David's apartment. He picked up the trash scattered on the table and put it in a large plastic bag. Then throw it into the trash that is on the bottom floor. Laura returned to the apartment and started mopping the floor. He cleaned the whole room until it was shiny. Feeling tired Laura sat on the side of the bed while wiping the sweat on her forehead. The coolant seemed to be malfunctioning and the autumn air Laura felt hot. He took off his clothes and left only a tank top. No one in the room shouldn't be a problem.
"I didn't take the case. Find another lawyer, I've been telling you since I left the company. The client had a big mouth and I couldn't hear his nonsense. I don't mind if you fire me. There are many other companies that need my services. Whatever I do, I still refuse!"
Laura turned to the door of the room. And there he saw it. Argino Mahendra's. The man was staring at him forgetting the phone that had fallen on the floor. Laura was surprised and got up from her seat. He could not explain how he felt at this moment. Hate, be disappointed, or even feel longed for that figure. That mixed feeling Laura hated feeling it. He retreated as Gino approached him. Laura brushed off Gino's rough hands. He could not believe Gino was acting so ordinary after that incident!
Laura's energy is exhausted. He couldn't push Gino away. And the hug tightened as if Gino didn't want to lose it.
"You still like to avoid things without hearing an explanation. You go and forget everything. You don't know what it's like to be abandoned and try to forget. You succeeded but I didn't. I'm still in the same place. La, you've moved to your comfort zone, but I'm still waiting for you in the back. Do you think that's fair?" ask Gino.
Laura could not prevent her tears from dripping. Gino never said anything. And now it appears suddenly. Laura couldn't have hurt Mario. That man cannot be hurt.
"You've asked. Who I care about the most. And I'm just saying in my heart. La, I don't want to keep anything anymore. I like you from a small. Maybe when you cry and I carry you in the rain. I'm starting to fall in love with you. Quietly ask about Rahma for your feelings. And my decision at the time was a big mistake. You misunderstood me just because of Rahma."
Laura pushed Gino with all her strength and managed to break free. Laura took her clothes and walked out of the room. He met David in the living room and the man looked surprised. However, Laura ignored him and continued walking away from the place.
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