Traces of Love Joke

Apologies

Joke stared at the jewelry box that was now in her hands. The box was not very big, inside was a necklace, bracelet and diamond ring belonging to Kinara.

The number is not much, but seeing from its shape can certainly be expensive. The joke kept staring without saying anything. Mandala was busy driving her car.

"Why did Kinara leave her jewelry to me?" joking asked when they were already in the car and were about to leave Kinara's tomb.

"As per Kinara's mandate, his house was sold and donated to orphanages and orphanages. His car, sold and his money to Mala who faithfully accompanied him when He was healthy until He was helpless in bed. Then the jewelry for you, as a sign of sorry for always hurting your heart all this time,"

"Kinara said the jewelry was just this. The rest had been sold to give to his stepfather who had always blackmailed him. You can wear it or sell it, it's up to you." Mandala remained focused on driving while occasionally glancing at Jenaka who wiped her tears several times.

"I'm not going to sell. I'll save it for a memento." Joke closed the jewelry box and put it in the bag. "So, the purpose of Kak Mandala to walk me is to give this?"

Mandala nodded. "Yup. I should have loved you after burying Kinara. It took me a while to get the courage to meet you, Jen."

Mandala stopped her car near Indodesember. Joke has guessed where Mandala will take her.

"We're eating here nothing, right?" ask Mandala.

Joke nodded. "Nothing. I want to eat here too, it's been a while."

They also entered the Mandala chicken restaurant. Sure enough the arrival of Mandala was warmly welcomed by the mother of the grilled chicken seller.

"Wah there's Nak Mandala and his wife. Another walk, huh? Weekend alone?!" greet Mother selling grilled chicken.

Mandala smile. "This man is not my wife, ma'am. He's my best friend."

The Joke Reflex turned towards Mandala. Mandala used to admit her as a wife. Is it because they are divorced that is why they are called friends?

Once when Mandala recognized Jenaka as a wife, there was a feeling of pride in Joke. Now when recognized as a friend why it feels....

"Wah Nak Mandala lied to me! I believe it too! You guys fit in! Ibu udaj doain also wish you a match!"

Mandala smile. "Sadly Joke has a candidate, Mom. Don't forget my order, ma'am!"

"Ready Nak Mandala. Waiting inside, yeah."

"Let's go in, Jen!" Mandala evokes humor from her daydream.

"Ah... Aye." Yeah." The joke goes into a house that has a history in the story of his love first. He once shared a laugh with Mandala. It's as if you're going into a time hallway and don't want time to go on.

"Sir Mandala said that Kak Mandala needs time to meet me. Can you know why?" ask Joke.

Mandala smile. "I'm human, Jen. Have feelings. I have guilt too. I have dzolim with you. It's you and Kinara. I was a selfish husband. It makes your family ashamed. It makes Mom and Dad angry and disappointed. I have many sins, Jen. That's why I'm not looking for you,"

"I'm like your story, young man covered in lies. I also caught a young man covered in sin. Lifting my face in front of you feels like I'm too embarrassed, Jen,"

"Until I'm reminded Mala that Kinara's jewelry don't forget to be given to you. I remember the promise I made. I never went home either. His intention was to stay in Singapore. Mommy and Papi told me to go home. Kinara's mandate made me look for you again. Sorry, Jen. I want to apologize for my past mistakes. Will you forgive me?"

Joke speechless. It may be true what people say, if too many sins and wrongly raised the head feels heavy. Maybe that's what Mandala feels.

Just like Joke felt. He was too down with the situation, finally only able to cry.

"Destiny, Brother. Our destiny has made me, Kak Mandala and Kinara in a painful circle. Whatever is done will hurt others. I am just a human being who can apologize. Because I also did not escape from wrong. I'm sorry about Mandala too."

Mandala stretched out her hand and was greeted with Joke. "We forgive each other, Jen."

Smiling jokes. "Yes. We forgive each other, brother."

"Well, let's go mukbang!"

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Joke waved her hand at Mandala who saw her off while driving her sedan. Mandala looked down sad when saying goodbye. Maybe it should have been a good farewell that he gave Joke first.

Unfortunately, Mandala didn't have much time for jokes. He was busy taking care of Kinara whose condition was getting worse.

Now, seeing Jenaka's car away is like carrying the last piece of heart he left. The others have been smashed to pieces.

"You still want to be my friend, Jen?" mandala asked before they parted ways at the coffee shop car park.

"certain, Brother. We are forever friends. We can't break up in the middle of the road."

Mandala looked at her open palm. He had agreed with Jenaka to remain friends. Yes, He is a friend who loves Joke in silence.

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Joke wiped away her tears that were continuously dripping nonstop. Maybe his destiny is only as Mandala's friend, nothing more.

How long can you move on if you think this is the way, Jen? How long can you forget the Mandala?

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The day has gone by noon. The sun started to shine brighter. But the flower widow was still fast asleep.

Mother deliberately did not wake up the joke. Mother knows Joke is coming months and today he is off work. Mommy also knows where Joke went yesterday.

Joke is always honest and tells Mother where it went and with whom. Mother wants to let Jenaka wake up later, unfortunately the prince riding in front has picked up. It's not good to let Panca wait for so long.

"Jen! Wake up!" Mommy pats Jenaka's shoulder. Fortunately, Jenaka rarely locks the door of the room, so Mommy can go straight in.

"It's a holiday, Bun." The joke turns around, instead of waking up. As a result, Mother woke him up again.

"There's Panca in front. Said you had an appointment to leave." said Mother.

Lazily, Jenaka opened her eyes. "Panca? Oh my goodness I forgot!" Joke in a hurry to wake up. "Please tell me Panca wait 5 uh 15 minutes!" Joke grabbed the towel and went straight into the bathroom.

Mommy just shook her head to see her daughter. Joke is almost 24 years old. Too young to be a widow. Too labile. Naturally, his friends out there are still fun playing while he is an adult because he is polygamous and ends up being a young widow.

"Wait for Jena first yeah, Ca. Drink the tea first." said Mother allow Panca.

"Yes, Bun." Panca drank the tea that Mother served.

"Where are you going?" ask Mother again.

"You're going for a walk, Bun."

Mother smiled. "Mother tease ya, Ca. Make jokes smile often. The joke was still young, a problem that made him have to think beyond his age. Mommy does not care if you or anyone else, as long as you can keep and make fun of Joke, Mommy is happy."

"Sure, Mother. Panca will be happy Joke. Mother don't worry."

"Mother believe me."

"Come, Ca! We're leaving now!" said a neat joke. "Mother we both walk first huh. Assalamualaikum!"

"Glamma!"

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