THE WAY YOU LOVE ME

27

I turned on the shower, cold water directly touching my body. Not long after the water gets warm. It feels very comfortable, rilex and pain in the legs and stomach was somewhat reduced.

Tock.... Geck... Tokks.... (Look on the door).

"What?? " I'm yelling.

"Don't shower with cold water. Wear warm water... " Say Jimmy I heard faintly.

"Yeah...! " Answer.

20 Minutes passed......

I opened the door, I wrapped around the towel to close my body.

Jimmy was waiting for me while watching tv. He has changed his clothes with a polo shirt and pants 7/8.

It seems like I first saw him like this. To be honest he is handsome and dashing.like the physical type of man I like.

"Have you? Put your clothes on, let's have breakfast..." Jimmy spoke but did not look at me.

I nodded and looked for the bag he had given me. It was near Jimmy's feet.

I took one of the bags. Then I chose the clothes. White shirt and shorts. That's my choice.

I went back into the bathroom. I closed and locked the door, and then I started to take off the towel and change clothes.

it feels shame for me to undress in front of a man. Even though he has seen everything, for me it is strange to change clothes in front of a man.

I was out of the bathroom soon. I saw Jimmy busy with the tablet in his hand.

I didn't want to bother him either, I opted out towards the balcony.I thought I could get a little fresh air.

I opened and bersaln towards the balcony. is quite spacious but many small green plants.there are two chairs and a table there.

This apartment is spacious and has a large balcony. I just got into one of the apartments this time.I usually just watch from television dramas.

I looked down, high and the atmosphere was not crowded.there was a swimming pool in the right corner of Jimmy's tower.

but below is more park and look some cars are parked.

"Heart - heart. You could fall!" Jimmy's voice shook me.

I turned my body straight. Now I can see it clearly, her face is quite sweet and her jaw is sturdy as well.

He approached me slowly, I actually retreated to hit the wall and then my palm looked for a handle.

I'm afraid he'll do anything else to me. My heart is pounding I hope he doesn't hear it.

Jimmy held out his hand in front of me. "Let's go eat. I'll take painkillers if you need... "

I just kept quiet and looked at Jimmy's palm. It was the first hand to touch my body when he kissed me.

"You know where my stomach hurts from.... " I said softly while looking at Jimmy's hand.

"From my friend who is a doctor. I asked him about the reaction of the woman when it happened. Then, he gave me the medicine he thought I would need... " Answer Jimmy.

"so, you uh you've prepared this? gaffer's preparation details everything from clothes to medicine. "I'm still ashamed to look at Jimmy.

he was silent for a moment, then Jimmy said, "it's not just you who feel strange.I did too, I never slept with a woman I didn't know. I'm just trying to prepare what you really need."

I dare to raise my head. I looked at the Stranger man in front of me .

I grabbed Jimmy's hand. He took my hand, and we went out of his room.

We got off by elevator. Stopped again on the 7th floor.

The elevator door opened, the couple we met yesterday again.So you can meet them again.

They got into the elevator with us. Jimmy knew I was uncomfortable.

He hugged my shoulder and patted it. Then I looked at her, and she kissed me on my forehead.

"Relaxed.... Consider you with your partner... " Whisper Jimmy in my ear.

I also replied with a smile.

The first time in my life, there was a man who treated me well.

The mysterious stranger who made me smile and my heart felt warm.

************

We ate at one of the morning food stands around Jimmy's apartment. A place not too big but quite crowded.

"Ajalaa Porridge.. " I read the sign above the store.

"Come, this is delicious... " Jimmy went inside and sat down at one of the tables.

I caught up with him and sat down next to Jimmy. The chair there is square shaped. But if we face any other visitors who have difficulty entering.

"Sit here, I'll order." Jimmy left me.

He approached the young man behind the table.

"Mang, 2 is complete... "

"Hey Bro... Yes, 2 is complete..." Answer the seller.

"Eh, who is that? Kenalin dong, clear this morning - morning see girl.. " Say one of the officers in the store.

"Well, I'll introduce you anytime.. I brought ya this tray." Jimmy brought a tray containing two servings of porridge.

He walked to our table. I saw her reflex standing up and helping her.

"Thank you already... " Say Jimmy put it on the table.

I waited for Jimmy to finish moving and return the tray to the cashier's desk. I feel awkward, he is the boss even serve me.

When Jimmy came back and sat in front of me, I said.

"You're my boss, I'm cooked and served like this... "

"Calcittle down, just eat that porridge. It has good ginseng content for your recovery."

We ate that morning too. It was delicious, but it felt weird on my tongue. According to Jimmy don't use sweet soy sauce. Because it can ruin the taste.

There is a savory taste of something, but not fish or chicken. There is warmth in the stomach and throat. Seaweeds? Tofu.?

"Why? Weirdo? " Task Jimmy.

"That's right, it's kind of weird.. But this is delicious... " Answer.

"So where are you going?" Ask Jimmy.

"Possible back to the boarding house. Because my shop is still closed until I don't know when.... "

Kringg.... Cring.. (My phone reads)

"Hallo ma...?"

"Sister! You want papa? Where did you get that kind of money? You got a movie contract?"

"Ehm.... Engga ma, sister working in..... In his PH mah, so his assistant Boss... " I'm talking slowly so Jimmy doesn't listen.

"Gee, thank goodness brother. If it's gini, mom take it to papa's doctor. Siapatau will be able to operate.. Same school money you already paid sister... "

I wipe away tears, I'm glad my family can pay for their needs. I had to lie for my own situation.

"Yes, yes, yes. I'm leaving... Bye ma's... "

I closed my mom's call.

Then Jimmy looked at me, still looking at my phone. How sinful I must lie. After this, what kind of job I don't know, how much I don't know.

"So? Go where?" Ask Jimmy.

"Let's go back to my unit. We're talking again... " Jimmy stood up and pulled my hand.

*********

Jessy came out of the room. He was ready to go with Budiawan. The senior artist who is now his girlfriend.

"Jes... Cathrine are you back?" Yofie emerged from the stairs.

"Sister, ngangetin ah you... Not returned. Backward until when to.. " Jessy answered quickly.

"Eh where are you? Can find Cathrine. Sister sms her from semalem engga in reply... "

Jessy stopped her steps, her face looking annoyed.

"Sister... Cathrine is great. So he can find his way home by himself. Why should my sister bother?"

"It's not Jess... Yes brother wait for him... Thanksm.. Take care.... "

Yofie sat in the living room. Then he thought about where else he was looking for Cathrine.

"Iangg...... " Stacy's voice from the outside.

"Ah this woman again.... " Yofie's Umbat.

"For my dear, here I bring your favorite manado porridge. Let's eat baby, I brought a lot for my future in-laws too... " Say Stacy.

He went straight to the dining room.

Yofie with an annoyed face caught up with him. Actually Yofie is tired of stacy, he wants to end this relationship. However, their family wants Yofie to marry a fellow native. Manado.

*********

I'm sitting on the couch next to Jimmy's bed, there's an officer cleaning Jimmy's room.

Jimmy left me, he was talking on the balcony with someone on his cell phone.I don't understand what he's saying.not English, not mandarin.

"greetings to Mom, I'm Miss Sumi.. The officer who is clean here. Mom is the wife of Mr Jimmy?" said the woman in the uniform of the janitor.

"uhah!?" I was shocked to hear what Ms. Sumi said.

"he's my wife, but he's coming now." Jimmy answered.

"well sir, it's over can I stay huh?"

"all right, ma'am, go. Thank you." said Jimmy.

Ms. Sumi took the bag and brought back some of her equipment.she then went outside.

"i'll excuse you. let's Mom. " said Sumi at the end of the door.

"well Mom. be careful, " replied Jimmy.

then the door closed, Jimmy sat down next to me.

I was still in shock and my face was red when Jimmy was next to me. I tried to shift my sitting position, away a little from Jimmy.

"why?" ask Jimmy.

"what?" I asked back.

"are I in danger? why are you so far away...there is my body odor? or?"

how do I talk, I feel good with him.

"whatever it is, don't forget your medicine." Jimmy's upset.

"I've been drinking sir.... Thank you. "I took care of Jimmy.

Jimmy even read magazines. It seems like he doesn't care what I say.

"Sir... Sorry I'm a county guy and I might be plain. I rarely sit with men... So I'm reflex dodging.... "

Jimmy was silent, not caring. I cut my lips and clenched my hand. I try to calm my mind and my heart.

"We did last night. Still feel weird to you?" Jimmy.

"Yes sir..... " Answer.

Then Jimmy put down the magazine. Then he looked at me. His eyes were sharp as wolves.

He then pulled my hand, and his hand grabbed my cheek. He kissed me quickly.

Jimmy immediately let go of his kiss.

"Your face is red, get used to what I do." Jimmy said by stroking my cheek.

I just nodded, Jimmy sitting right next to me. She stroked my hair, her eyes instantly turning friendly.

"You still want to work in an office? Or a real job?"

"Yes Sir.. I still want to work properly. Reluctant like last night.... " I said.

"From now on call Jimmy. You have to remember, I don't like to hear Mr or Mr from your mouth. Call Jimmy.... "

"..... " I replied with a smile and nodded.

"If you want to work like that. You have to go to school again, or go to college again. Not just at the current level... "

"Yes I know, but my family still needs money. My dad just wants heart surgery. My mother only sells in the market, my sister she is still in 1st grade High School. Is it worth it that I think only of myself?"

"Hm... If you choose, what college will you go to?" Jimmy stroked my hair.

I let him do it, my instincts were actually happy with what he was doing.

"Economy, or psychology... I wanted to be an architect, but it was expensive and not everyone could be successful. If the economy, I have a lot of jobs... "

"But your hobby is cooking, right? And your talent I see there too... "

"Just a hobby, not necessarily able to provide a livelihood for me... " I answered cynically.

"If I can help, but I'm asking you to stay here, do you want to?" Jimmy.

"I mean??" I scrunched my forehead.

"Yes, your father's first operation. Then capital their business and lastly your college. If I'm all filled, do you want to stay here?" Jimmy folded both his hands.

"Died here as what? Your sympenan? Or be your comfort woman?I'm not going to..." I immediately replied in a high tone.

"The woman who lives with me. Don't get emotional, I mean you pay by staying with me. If by the time you arrive we can be done.."

"When I arrive?"

"Yes, you've graduated from college and your family has settled all. You don't feel like you need me anymore. We're done with this... " Said Jimmy.

"Stay together without ties?" I'm trying to guess.

"Maybe for the people of this country like that the outline. For me, you just meet the needs at home. You go to school again, you want to learn whatever I pay for. 1 Things I asked for. You're committed, you're perfect value but you get it all done.... Until later you can find a job like you want.... "

"How do I pay for all that? Just stay here and serve you?" Ask Cathrine.

"yes. serve like last night, be my friend dinner, go and walk.but we don't have any ties... "

I shut up and thought. This is a real opportunity, I can learn a lot from Jimmy. But, what am I worth?

"jimmy, is it appropriate for me to accompany? I am not beautiful and how my parents asked me about my job... "

"deservedly, who lived us. from the beginning I just obeyed my conscience, I have to help you. hide first from them. which is important your purpose is good.... "

"...... " I tangent to answer what.

"already, do not have to answer now.I understand, this is not a quick thing you can decide.but, I am always there and ready we start whenever you want, I'm comfortable with our time together." said Jimmy with a calm face.