The White Heart Jasmine

Chapter 32 - A Scary Night

In two months Melati and Red Sky performed four times. Twice at college events and twice a wedding invitation. Because their band is good, there are many offers to fill the show. Just Arthur as a selective coordinator, not just accept the job. Because, must pay attention to the performance of the team. To be able to the maximum should be enough exercise. In addition, all of the staff are still in college. So do not let the band activities be the reason for keteter college assignments.

During those two months also Alfaro tried to approach Melati. But Melati kept avoiding. He doesn't want to give us any hope. He did not want to hurt Elvan who was so dear to him. He had already promised himself that he would keep his relationship with Elvan and keep his heart for Elvan. A little bit of Melati could feel Alfaro was still expecting himself.

That day, after the show Alfaro approached Melati. He persuaded to drive Melati home.

"It's late, Mel. Almost 10 o'clock, I'll drop ya. We are in line with him, too" Alfaro persuaded.

"It's not what I am. It's normal, really," refused Melati. "You go home."

"Mel, you didn't give me a chance to prove I was serious about what I said." Alfaro opened the conversation further. It turns out that Melati's guess is right.

Melati. Can't stay like this. He has to tell the truth.

"Al, I can't open my heart anymore. We are friends enough" said Melati. "I already have a boyfriend. My heart belongs to someone else."

Alfaro looked at Melati. "You're not kidding, are you? I've never seen you with a guy. If he had a girlfriend, he wouldn't let you go on your own like this."

"He's in Malang, Al," Melati explained.

Alfaro looked at Melati. He looked for the look on the girl's face. He knows Melati can't be lying. Jasmine is also not a girl who easily shows feelings to others. It doesn't look like he already has a girlfriend.

"Oos... I see." said Alfaro. Voice low. "I just want to take you home."

"You don't have to bother, Al. I'm fine." Melati said firmly. He did not want to linger with Alfaro.

"How about I take you as a friend?" ask Alfaro. Melati looked at Alfaro. "I see, love matters are matters of the heart. And your heart is for someone else. But as a friend, it's wrong that I'm good to you. What's wrong as a friend I want to keep my friend?"

Melati watched Alfaro. Not wrong, anyway... What is he afraid of? Alfaro is a good young man. He's not gonna fuck around, is he?

"OKAY. This time alone, yes." said Melati at last.

Alfaro smiles. She's relieved. He also persuaded Melati. Then Melati followed Alfaro, got into the guy's car. Alfaro drove Melati home.

In Alfaro's heart continued to roll questions about Melati's boyfriend. Who her? Already working? How long have they been dating? Alfaro remembers Tony once saying, "Pursue the girl don't take responsibility. Must fight to the point of blood loss. Let's have a boyfriend, before he sat together in the pelaminan can still turn his heart. Who's married, can leave her husband."

Alfaro smiles. How difficult is it to bend the heart of jasmine? He should know who Melati's boyfriend is. And the effort to reach for love must not be slack. But the way has to be very subtle. Do not let Melati feel she is being pulled to melt into another heart.

Since then Melati and Alfaro's relationship has been better. Melati did not limit herself too much because she held Alfaro's words, they were friends. The rehearsal together and the gig together are still going on. Then comes also a personal job offer for Melati, singing at weddings, birthdays, even campus formal events or some institution related to campus. Jasmine remains selective in choosing, so as not to interfere with her lectures. He also found as many friends as he could to go with.

Ranita occasionally accompanies. But lately he also rarely has time. He said more and more tasks. Ranita often comes home late because of doing chores with her friends. Yes, he already has three close friends who are in school with him. Ranita also gets more and more attached to Teddy. Melati always reminds Ranita to be careful to maintain a relationship with Teddy.

That night Melati was able to sing at the wedding of the sister of one of the students from another faculty. One friend was also asked to be a singer on the show. He's a member of the college choir. By three in the afternoon Melati was ready. It seems that the bride's family is classified as classy because the event was held so luxurious and magnificent in one of the star hotels around Depok.

Sure enough the guests are abundant since the reception began at 6 pm. Melati is getting used to events like this. While sitting at the counter for singer and music player Melati pay attention to the surroundings. There were some college friends he knew coming. There are faculty and campus staff as well. He also saw Alfaro and Arthur there. They smiled and waved at him. Already almost half 9 guests still continue to arrive, although not as much as before.

Finally finished the show. Melati takes dinner time with other singers and music performers. Alfaro is out of sight, but Arthur is still there. He sat down and drank with some of his friends. It was a bit surprised Melati saw it too. It turns out that Bang Arthur likes to drink, too. After eating, Melati congratulated the bride and then said goodbye. The clock is approaching half 10 nights.

Jasmine down the toilet of this building is changing her clothes with a black shirt and black jeans. He's got a light yellow jacket. Jasmine hurried to leave the building.

"Hey, Mel.." Someone called him.

Melati. Arthur turned.

"Wanna go home?" He's approaching Melati. He's a little staggering.

"Yes, Bang. Already finished the show. It's night too" said Melati.

"Ga what, Bang. I can do it myself" Melati refused.

"Hey, it's not good for girls to walk alone at night" Arthur said. "Come, same brother. Are you scared?" Arthur pulled Melati's hand.

Melati was shocked. The Jasmine Radar instantly seemed to resonate in his head. It's a danger sign.

"Bang, no..." Melati pulled back her hand. He tried to leave immediately.

"So girls don't be hypocrites. Expensive selling. You can't refuse! That guy's stronger, you know?!" Arthur just approached Melati suddenly. Sontak Melati. But Arthur is stronger. She brought her face closer to Melati and tried to kiss her. The Malay looked down deeply so that Arthur's mouth hit his hair.

"Lord, please.." cried Melati inwardly. He was trembling. His body feels drooping. But he can't give up. He must be able to get away from Arthur. Arthur was still trying to hold her and kiss her.

Out of nowhere, Melati kicks Arthur's leg with her knee as hard as she can. Arthur was shocked and shouted in pain. Apparently it has a vital part. Arthur's decapitation weakened and Melati managed to break away. He ran as fast as he could from there. Melati did not look at all.

"Lord, please. help me..." Unrelenting to pray.

Melati saw Blue Bird taxi passing by. He stopped and the taxi stopped. He came in and said his goal. In the taxi Melati was crying sobbing. His entire body was still trembling. The taxi driver noticed it.

"Neng, what's baek-baek?" ask the taxi driver in a typical Betawi tone.

"Yes, Sir. Sorry.." said Melati slowly.

"A fight with a girlfriend, yes." said the taxi driver again. Melati did not answer. "It doesn't take too much thought. Diemin once was. Baek again too. If emang die is still strange, stayin uda. Neng is beautiful, there are still many more baek."

"Yes, sir." Jasmine answered short.

It was still dark in the apartment. So Ranita hasn't come home yet. Jasmine immediately took a shower and cleaned herself. His fear slowly disappeared. Finish bath jasmine make warm tea she added lime to calm. Then he went into the room and tried to sleep.

"Thank you, God... You're still protecting me" said Melati. It's hard to sleep. Arthur's face, a sudden crackling like it was in front of his eyes.

HP reads. It's been half 12 nights. From Elvan.

Elvan My love ❤

the Sleep tight. My heart is with you. God bless you's. Good nights.

Jasmine

- ☺ Miss you

Melati immediately cried again.

"El, I can't take care of myself. I'm afraid.." whispered slowly. While sobbing finally Melati fell asleep.

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