THE WAY YOU LOVE ME

47

Jimmy drove his car to an area of the commercial center shophouse. He turned a little inside.

He stopped at a shop. It says the name Heldy & Partners.

Jimmy got down and brought some files. He goes straight inside, the security guard stops Jimmy.

"Good Morning, Mr. Jimmy. Wait a minute, I report to Boss.. "

Security guards went up to the 2nd floor. The office is still quiet, there are not many people who see it.

The security officer returned shortly. He approached Jimmy who was waiting below.

"Sir.. Already, can go through here.... "

Jimmy stood up, followed the officer. They walked up the stairs.

Many steps with a quiet office.

They also arrived upstairs.

There's some space there. But security guards took Jimmy to the main room. It is near the stairs, where the room faces outside.

"Please Sir.. It's inside Mr. Heldy... " Said the security officer.

"Thank you... " Jimmy replied.

He opened the wooden door. Inside a tall, well-built and somewhat dark-skinned man greeted Jimmy.

"That came first... Let's sit.. What do you want to drink?"

"No need to worry Mr. Heldy. I just stopped by, here's the file... "

Heldy receives and reads the details of all the files. Here is a copy of the id card and family recommendations. Where the file is lacking.

"Sir... Which parent's letter of recommendation or statement? We need it because Cathrine is only 19 years old... Marriage at least at the age of 21 years is legal... " Sir Heldy asked.

"If it follows what can it be? I just met this Friday.. Where we went home together... " Answer Jimmy.

"Hmm.. it's actually a bit complicated, I myself avoid the practice of bribery... Or put it this way, I try to nego to my friend. He's an insider, but you have to promise before Friday, at least the scan of the letter already exists... " Heldy's trying to find a way.

"I promise you, sir... I try before Friday is clear all..." Jimmy said with certainty.

"So, are you sure about this woman?" Heldy's tone changed.

"Already Bang, I'm sure. First of all, I was just like him. Helped on set, but I understand that everyone at the location treated him badly.

I even wonder why, the peak time I was there see for yourself one of the scenes that made him injured.... " Jimmy told me.

"aaa... I understand now, you're the same as him.. That's why I married this girl.. "

They are actually close, can be said to start from a client. But over time, hendy even like a brother to Jimmy.

"Yes Bang, but I'm still afraid to take him there. I'm still traumatized by the same rejection I experienced." Jimmy took a breath.

"Jimm, you're confident... But if you are traumatized.. What do you do?" Heldy tangent.

"At least I tried. He has to go to college and have a good job, at least when I take him... Not with his current status.... "

Heldy looked at Jimmy, he smiled. actually Heldy was happy, finally Jimmy wanted to try to get closer to women.

the loss that left Jimmy devastated. He no longer even believes in feelings, but the more he gets to know Cathrine, the more Jimmy can't control his feelings.

"Abang supports the front. You should be able to move on! Whatever it is, do not let the mass event repeat itself... "

"Yes, I said bang.. Look at Gibran. How is he... I haven't visited in nearly 2 months... " Jimmy scrunched his forehead.

"You're still seeing the boy.. Proud brother, Jimmy is still looking after the boy from afar... Only if one day his biological father comes, is he ready? The child also does not understand if his mother nitipin him misapa..ada you aja the child does not know Jim..." Heldy wonders what the fate of Mira's son is.

"Either bang, which was clear as long as I lived... The kid's in my monitoring, his biological father? I think the guy forgot. His wife and son. .. " Jimmy answered cynically.

"Actually no matter what happens, men are always the luckiest. They always win and will not fail.... Different from women, creatures who according to Brother, always be the unlucky... " Heldy answered while leaning his body against the sofa.

"Yes, so take care of Cathrine. Let no child be born from our marriage at least for a few years... " Said Jimmy.

"Yes, the child cannot choose to be born by whom. They do and children are the consequence...

It's up to you, brother knows... You are free to do so now ....

Uh, would you really want to say that you're actually a husband and wife?"

"Clearly Bang, at least until I feel the time is right... Bang, it's noon already. I'll say goodbye, see you..." Jimmy stands.

"Yes, hearts on the road... " Heldy is avenging Jimmy.

Jimmy's out of Heldy's room. He went down to the ground floor. Apparently the employees have come, many of the women steal a glance at Jimmy.

Rarely do they meet Foreigners with a young age who come there. Jimmy's one of the counted often comes.

Jimmy got in the car, he drove the vehicle at moderate speed. The road to Pak Haji's cottage is a bit jammed.

Jimmy had to travel at least 2 hours. He actually brought nothing. He just wanted to talk and talk to Pak Haji.

He finally arrived at the house. A shady house in the outer ring of the city.

From afar things are quite boisterous, it seems like there is an event there.

Jimmy chose to park under a tree. A place that has always been her favorite spot.

He went down and found out who was there. From a distance he saw the wife of Pak Haji.

He approached, greeting with both hands. That's so they don't touch.

"Good day, ma'am... " Jimmy said politely.

"Wa'alikum... Good day, son... Tumben you stopped by, we've been talking about it for a long time. Long time no come. "

A lot of female students stole a look at Jimmy. High School students there are indeed admirers of Jimmy. Each time he came, many peered and looked from afar.

"I'm very difficult here, ma'am.. A lot of work I can't stay... Are you Mom?" Jimmy answered.

"Alright, you came our student so this is how it is. It's inside, just go in... "

"Excuse me, ma'am... " Jimmy walked into the room he was always in.

From outside the authoritative figure nan warm already seen. Jimmy smiled, he went inside.

"Assalamu'alaikum Mr. ", said Jimmy.

The man reflexes his body.

"Son! salam waalaikum..you startle father. since when can you say greetings correctly?" Mr. Haji was shocked, he immediately approached Jimmy.

Jimmy sat on a wooden sofa-like chair. Inside the room was similar to the teacher room and living room as well.

"So how are you?" Ask Mr. Haji.

"Good Sir.... I'm good, very good.. How's Gibran?" Jimmy asked.

In his heart there was a sense of worry about his adopted son.

"Well, a few days ago a man came here. He said Gibran's real father. And will take the boy away.... But we haven't given permission.... "

"What are the characteristics of the man?" Jimmy curious.

"Sir... Actually if it was his real father. I have no right to forbid meeting him. What I'm worried about is can his father take care of him?" Jimmy scrunched his forehead.

Haji sir also sighed. Actually, he also did not want to limit his biological father to meet with Gibran.

"Well, our thinking is pretty much the same. That kid is a good kid. Don't let his father's influence make him do bad things..."

"Certainly sir... Ohiya, I am married today sir.. Right on this day... " Jimmy gave me happy news.

The face of Hajj changed drastically. He immediately smiled sumringah.

"Alhamdulillah, sakinah, mawadah warohmah yes son... Mr. happy.. Happy father... Which lucky woman did you marry?" Mr. Haji praised and patted Jimmy on the shoulder.

"Ehm... He just knew me sir.... Enough Gambling actually, I just feel... I can help him sir... " Jimmy spoke while rubbing his hands together.

"Haha... Whynot? Dating after marriage.. Uh, wait a minute... Why do you think about marrying him first. Is it because you don't want the past to repeat itself?" That guy teased Jimmy.

"Mr understand.. Hehe... I don't know... I just feel like there's something inside me that feels guilty.... We did the sin thing.... " Answer Jimmy in a slow tone.

"Father actually hates you, son.... It's not about religion or where you're from...

But, because you are living in untruth.... You live and live like husbands and wives. Without bonding....." Answer Haji gently.

"I'm sorry Sir... Past events are also considered my fault. Khilaf and my sins....

Therefore,.actually.... " Jimmy felt stammered while telling a story.

"Tell me, I won't be angry... " Say Mr. Haji softly.

"Actually I've done it before marriage... At that time, my heart was not calm....

But I think I want to marry her sooner....

She's a good woman and an innocent woman. I first saw him immediately feel that this woman should not go the wrong way.... " Jimmy then spoke with heart.

"Hm..... " A happy smile emanated from Mr. Haji's face.

"The more I got to know him, he was different. Coincidentally, my residence permit abis......

That's what made me marry her... Because I consider a soul mate a coincidence... " Jimmy spoke with shame - shame.

"Hm... I thought, but thank God. You are aware of your mistakes and sins. It means that God is still in your heart...

A soul mate is no coincidence. Every meeting must have its own meaning."

Mr. Haji then sighed and looked up at the sky.

"Just the sky is clear, apparently you bring happy news. I am proud and pray that your marriage will be fine....

Naturally, you start living with your family...

Don't just Gibran continue to be your mind and focus... Have your own family and future... "

"Yes Sir... I'm sorry if I had to leave Gibran here.... As per Mira's message.... I was afraid that the boy would look at me as. After all, he was in the right place... " Look at Jimmy's eyes turned sad.

At that time, Jimmy had actually made an offer. So Gibran can stay with them.

It's just, Mira's kekeh no. Embarrassed if her son finds out how his mother has an unattached relationship with the man before her.

He chose to leave it to Uncle Far away. A married couple who have a school and orphanage specifically for boys.

There Gibran can learn about religion, morality and academic learning. In the watchful eye of the right person in Mira's mind.

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Jimmy drives his own car, he goes back to town. He still has to take care of Cathrine and her work.

It was quite a relief to see Gibran grow up so well. I have many friends and a good family.

He also remembered the last message from Pak Haji before returning.

"Now focus on your new family. Gibran to be with us. Our house will always be open if you want to come....

Love will blossom in a family that gets married without a ceremony. If the husband plays his role well. So did the wife.. What keys? Communication and open...

Already, you won't understand.. But, just go ahead what you said earlier..."

Jimmy bungung to, what kind of husband?

Wife role?

They were married so Jimmy wouldn't have to be deported.

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Cathrine is back in the apartment. The clock is at 7 p.m. He had no news from Jimmy.

Ting.. Kegs... (Look bell door)

Cathrine walked towards the door, she immediately opened it.

"Sir Teddy?" I asked.

"Mother's night, I told you to send this to you, Father... He said I'll eat first.." Mr. Teddy said.

"Oh, please come in sir.... " I invite.

"Excuse Me... " Mister Teddy in.

He put a bucket of white and red roses. With a dish somewhere else.

He put it on the Pantry table. Where we used to eat. Then Mr. Teddy went back to the door.

"Mom, I'm staying first... Please enjoy the dishes and flowers of the Father... I also wish you a congratulations, Mom... May you always be happy... " Sir Teddy smiled and left me.

I closed the door, then I sat in the pantry seat.

In front of me was a steak with mashed potatoes.

Then there's hot chocolate in there.

I took the flowers. I saw it, pretty enough. It is like a flower for married people.

The money is also very fragrant. I took the initiative to take a cell phone. I took a selfie with the flower.

I sent the photo to Jimmy's contact. I wrote, is this flower beautiful? See how my hair is, neat right?

I waited for a moment, why was there no reply?

But my stomach was hungry, I put my phone next to the dinner plate. I tried the food in front of me.

Tastes delicious, well-cooked meat. I can still taste the juice that comes out of the meat.

Mashed potatoes also taste good, not tasteless at all.

When I finished, I cleaned up my former dinner. I also cleaned up the pantry table from some trash.

I'm done, now I'm relaxing on the couch in front of the tv. I have seen my phone many times.

Why is there no reply Jimmy?

The message has not been read by him. Was he really busy?