THE WAY YOU LOVE ME

9

Cathtine sat in one of the chairs. He looked and saw the rain falling.

Uni is anxious to see his men. He approached Cathrine and sat down before her.

"Daughter is not good at daydreaming.. Especially the sweet girl..."

"Ah Union... What anyway.. I just saw the rain fall.. It feels calm and the heart is calm."

"You can be that." Uni gave me a plate of rice and side dishes.

I also looked at Uni with a stern face.

"What's this for?"

"You eat son, Uni see you haven't eaten from coming. Let's assume that the Union gives more."

"Thank you Uni. I ate yes.... " I also scooped the rice with the delicious rendang sauce.

"Oh yes, Uni was curious. Why didn't your friend here the other day talk to you at all.?"

"Union, do you know where he's my friend? I haven't told Uni yet.. " I stopped eating.

"It never accidentally saw you two through. Why don't you know each other?"

"I am considered a betrayal of the Union... "

"What does it mean, son?" The face of the Uni bangtung. Maybe he thought we had another relationship.

"It's not so Uni... We met at the Star Magazine election. But I didn't win at all. Just can take shelter in one of the artist's management. But the more here my money runs out and has not worked anything.. "

"Then?"

"Then my friend luck is his good Union. He is now playing a new soap opera. I also did shampoo ads. His life is different.. But he asked me to work with him as an assistant to Uni..."

"Hmmm.... " Uni fixed her glasses that came down.

"But I don't want Uni. I've been with him filming rather than being idle. But, I was instead considered as a Union messenger... And he just knows I'm working with the Union. Maybe he meant why he didn't cooperate with Uni..."

"so apparently.. Then you're not supposed to know each other?"

"How yes Uni, I work with Uni can give my sister a little money.. If the work with casting does not know when the Union can buy drugs and help papa surgery.... "

"Son... You guys friendly?"

"Either Uni, the more here I see her she considers me an enemy... We are from the same city. But the fate of the Union is different. Papa is a businessman and owns many houses. And my parents, they're gonna have to go to the market...."

"Son..... If you are friends, he should support your choice. At least you can eat well now. About casting you can still take if the holidays come. But when it comes to self-esteem, you don't deserve to be treated like a maid... You are still the same pioneering either as an artist or as a career woman.... A friend will not be willing to humble yourself in front of others... Whatever the job, if you do it lawfully and sincerely, it will be your blessing" Uni then caressed my hair.

"Uni Yes... I-i understand.... Thanks to Uni... " I became confused with Uni.

"Yes, you continue to eat, uni want to go there first there are people coming.. " Uni left me. It serves the buyers who come to eat.

The word Uni has a point, how could a friend make me a maid. But, we all should we get along with each other.

That night I came home with a drizzle. Wet and damp roads.

From outside the fence, I saw my bedroom window light up. Is there Jessy? Didn't she say there was a photo shoot.?

I opened the fence and locked it back. There's my auntie's husband and Yofie's son on the porch.

"Just got Cath home?" Yofie.

"Yes Brother Yofie, night Om.. Still out..?" I answered a greeting from Yofie.

"Yes, the air is good if it rains gini. Want to join Cath?" Yofie put out the cigarette he had in his hand.

"Thank you, tomorrow again.. I'm going inside first, tomorrow there's a boarding so I have to leave early..." I kind of dodged and opened the door.

"Oh that, you may,.. On Saturday, when will we talk again... " Answer Yofie.

"Good brother.. I'll follow you later, tonight Om.. Night brother... "

"Yes.. Nightly... Nightly... " Answer father Yofie.

Yofie was still peeking inside. I don't know, he usually only comes back at the end of the week.

But already 2 weeks he often come and stay. Yofie is tall and white, his eyes are also so sharp when he sees the other person.

But he was always good to me. At least that's what I know. Aunty Kost said, she was very loud and difficult to speak.

But this was the second time he asked me to talk. I don't know, I chose to go into my room.

I opened the door and went inside.

"Excuse me..... " I said while going inside.

"Cathrine..... I miss the loooo!!" Risa answered me directly hugging me.

He's a friend I knew at the election finals. He's from outside my area, but the guy's very nice and friendly.

We split up the hostel because it was full of hostels. He is a strong man in religion. He often reminds me to pray.

Even though our religion is different. We feel comfortable when we are friends. And what I understand...

He never pretended...

"Rise... Why didn't you say it was here??" I hugged Risa back.

"It was coming from 7. Jessy said you were back at 8 or 9. Yaudah I am waiting here... "

"Oh that... Sit down, take a shower... "

Risa chose to sit on the dresser chair. He watches Jessy's stuff.

"Ni all got him?" Risa gave the code with her index finger.

"Yes.. Where's jessy going?"

"So at the same time I said there was an event like that.. But what the hell I don't understand... "

"Owh... No, I want to shower first.. You're nginep here, guys?"

"Well, what time is tomorrow? If I nginep my sister I want to come by at 8. So I'm going back to the kost... "

Breesss...... (Rain down suddenly - arrived).

"Yaudah we pajamas Party yaaa... " Answer Risa.

I'm glad I'm not alone tonight. Not because I'm scared, but I feel good meeting my best friend.

I lay with Risa beside me. she was a little fatter than me. But it didn't matter to me, which was important enough for us and could share stories with each other.

"so you're not casting now?"

"yes while Ris. I don't have any calls and texts about casting calls. whereas I need to eat."

"oh that, same I also that. just now continue to study again Cath. so tomorrow the entrance of students I move boarding. let deket same campus gw it... " Risa answered while fixing her blanket.

"oh, how are you going to go to college there?"

"ah gapapa, my sister has money to move mehatin gw college.so I just follow, her name is also paid right... "

"jeez, your brother is very good Ris. doain gw dong, so that you can be rich brother lo. nyekolahin adek I let you be a scholar as well." I opened both my hands. like people are praying.

"amin.. I'm sure you can Cath.. " Risa patted my arm.

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

"mira... has 5 years passed. do you know, there are women who have magnets like you? but the difference is she's shy and I don't know her very well... " Jimmy said with a look at Mira's photo.

"why did you choose to end your life? I won't be mad at you and I will accept you Mira.... "

"know thyself Mira. how I lived my life all this time with guilt.for ignoring your call, I immediately lost you Mira.... "

"tomorrow I will visit Gibran. I brought him many books to read. Your son is now a big Mira. he is even very accomplished, you must be proud to see him.

my feelings will be the same, he remains a part of me.... "

Jimmu got up from his chair and put Mira's photo back into his desk drawer.

Jimmy picked up the white Goodie bag on his desk, and he took the car keys next to him.

Jimmy headed to the car garage at his house. He does have a house that is also used as a filming location.

For him he just needs a room to work and rest. So big is this house that it has produced many stories in films that are best-selling on television.

That day Jimmy chose to drive himself. He headed to the edge of the city, he still memorized with details where the direction of Gibran was tipped. Not Jimmy's wish to leave Gibran.

But, he did not understand how to be a substitute figure for mother and father. Moreover, it is only alone in this country.

A cottage with a wise leader who can move Jimmy's heart. He believed in the middle-aged man.

Men who wear white gloves and clothes every day. Complete with a peci on his head.

Jimmy entered the yard of Mr. Abdul's house. It stopped under a mango tree.

Right near the long wooden chair. His place and Mira used to tell stories and visit Gibran.

For a moment he fell silent and looked at the chair. Imagine how Mira and he laughed happily. Saw Gibran laughing and running and studying at the place.

Jimmy sighed with eyes that were almost crying. "It's Jimmy, it's all been a memory... " He speaks for himself.

Jimmy got out of his car. Mr. Abdul had welcomed him, he stood in the courtyard and smiled.

Jimmy also walked while carrying the package. He approached Abdul.

He also greeted the old man. But it was a warm embrace given by Mr. Abdul.

"You haven't been here in a long time... Welcome then... " Answer to Abdul.

"Yes sir, I'm late - it's hard to come here. Oh, yes, is Gibran there?"

"Let's go in first. It's not polite if my guests don't let me in.. " Sir Abdul invited Jimmy inside.

They sit in the living room. There are several photos of children who are also entrusted in the place. Jimmy's eyes were on Gibran.

"It's big, sir... I remember how I drove Mira here.... " Jimmy opened his voice.

"Yes... It's true that almost 5 years have passed. You think you'll forget Gibran... "

Someone came with 2 cups of tea. Then put it on the table.

"Thank you... " Said Jimmy. But the young lady just nodded and went inside.

"Please drink... Gibran is in a meticulous intelligent race in the near future maybe he will arrive... "

"It's okay sir... I want this nitip for Gibran. Hope he likes it... " Jimmy gave the white packet.

"I'll tell you later... Son.actually you don't have to go like this to Gibran..."

"I understand Sir... I only treat Gibran, as I should treat Mira .. Even though our world is different... But my affection for Gibran was not sir. 5 years ago or now.. "

"So deep is your love for Gibran's mother. Until it takes you to love Gibran.. Only God can turn a human heart back.... I don't mind, but it would be better for Gibran not to know what happened between you.. " Said Mr. Abdul while drinking his tea.

"Yes Sir.. I understand and this also brings me here... I'm still watching Gibran, but I won't show up in front of him. Just hearing the news from my father, I was happy... From my heart, sir... "

Mr. Abdul nodded his head. "I get it, kid, Gibran's just too small.. That's in his mind his mother's gone, because it's you who can't help him.... You also know that it was you who helped Mira... "

"Yes sir.. What the hell is on a child's mind... I was the closest one and the first one was on the scene... He must have been thinking a little bad about me..."

"Believe it.... Time will give you the answer and I believe God is in your heart... So take it easy, I will take care of Gibran with all my might ..... Like I'm looking after the kid that's here.." Said Mr. Abdul with mantab.

"yes sir, this is what makes me feel calm.. Gibran at least in a better place.with his friends he can get the Science of Religion from the right people..."

"yes, I am also proud." Mr. Abdul smiled kindly.

"well sir, I said it was almost evening and it seems like I also have to go home quickly... " Jimmy stood up from his seat.

"good boy, let me take you... "

they also walked to the front door. Mr. Abdul hugged Jimmy's shoulder.

"be patient, and thank you for still taking good care of Gibran... I pray for you always. "sir Abdul pats Jimmy on the shoulder.

"yes, sir, if you'll excuse me... " Jimmy went to his car.

he immediately started the engine and left quickly, afraid Gibran would see it coming.