WHEN I FELL IN LOVE

Chapter 27

I was the one who recommended Lela to Erwin, so that Lela could become one of the candidates for instant cake flour team coordinators in the company where I made my living. Then, if you step back a little bit, I also suggest that Lela apply for a job at the company where I work. So, actually, I was the one who drove Lela in front of Erwin, like a courier.

So, is that my destiny?

A courier?

But wait a minute! I must also be aware of my abilities as a human being. The abilities I have had since I was born in this world. The ability that wants me to do whatever I want. That ability is, to choose.

Yes, in addition to giving reason and thought, God also gives man the freedom to choose; want to be good or bad? Want to be smart or childish? Want to be given or give? And all the things that a human being can choose.

And right now, I'm between two options: want to be a courier ? Or compete with Erwin to get Lela?

My decision is: I will compete with Erwin to get Lela.

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I thought after what I felt tonight, it would be best if I got together with my friends. Yes, at least I can avoid the negative thoughts that could have arisen if I was alone. So earlier, in the parking lot of Mall Kedaton. I specifically asked Jayadi and Boris to stay at my house, which also happens to be Sunday tomorrow.

Hearing my offer, of course Jayadi immediately wanted to, if he really did not I asked him to also come to my house. But unfortunately, Boris could not come along. He said that tomorrow morning he had to line up his mama to go to the fish auction in the area of Teluk Betung, Bandar Lampung.

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Inside my room, Jayadi kept raving about the movie we had just watched. In Jayadi's opinion, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME is the best Spiderman movie ever made. Usually I would have my opinion as well, to respond to Jayadi. But, because it was in the theater I was a little less focused on the movie that was playing, so for a while I just listened to his opinion. Later after I re-watch the film (tomorrow, alone), then I will express my opinion to Jayadi.

“Yes no, Bang?” ask Jayadi. He just thought that it would be more exciting if Deadpool or Venom characters were also included in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“Yes, I agree with you,“ I replied.

After hearing my answer, I saw Jayadi looking at my face, his face suddenly more serious than before. “Something to think about, nih?“ askinya.

“Iya nih Jay, I'm thinking, about when our salary goes up?“

“Ahahahahaha ..., lie!“ his reply.

Yeah, there's no way I can lie to Jayadi. He's known me for too long, of course he can read my face, and he knows, I'm not one to complain about my income. “I'm thinking about the future again, Jay.“ Again I try to divert the facts.

“Aiss ... Bang!“ he said, shaking his palm in front of his face. "No need to think, just walk,“ continued Jayadi, then he grabbed a cup of tea in front of him.

“According to Bang Ben, Erwin same Lela will not be dating? Yes ... If you look around, their relationship is getting closer. Moreover, it was fitting in the cinema,“ said Jayadi, after he sipped a cup containing tea in his right hand.

“Ya, could be Jay,“ reply me. Actually I don't want to discuss this, but on the other hand, I also want to hear Jayadi's opinion about Erwin and Lela.

“Try Bang Ben, yes?“

“You mean?”

“Yes, try Bang Bento who sneketin Lela, definitely more harmonious Bang,“ replied Jayadi.

I was a little amused by Jayadi's statement, and I was getting curious as to what was on his head. “No way I can compete with Erwin, Jay,“ I reply, try as normal as possible.

Jayadi smiled at my words, then he picked up a mild cigarette of his, lit it with a match, sucked it deep, then threw the smoke towards the ceiling of my room. “Erwin is indeed a higher position than Bang Ben, of course the income is also much greater. If everywhere Erwin ride a sedan, Bang Ben just ride a motor matic. His appearance is also more neat, pleasing to the eye. Yes, if on paper, Bang Bento is indeed defeated by Erwin.“ For a moment, Jayadi stopped his words, and he stared intently at me. "But don't value the book from the cover Bang. We have to look at the contents as well,“ continued Jayadi.

“You mean?“ my question, curious.

“Bang Bento is better than Erwin, “ Jayadi replied.

“Jay, do you know what? You cannot decide at will, if I am better than Erwin,“ reply me with a small laugh. Little underestimate.

“Bang Ben know not heh, if Erwin is a widower son of two?“ ask Jayadi. Questions that surprised me. Of course surprised. Because all this time Erwin always admitted that he was still a bachelor.

“You know where?“ is from

“Lah! I know Bang, his ex-wife. His house is still my neighbor. I have not said it all along, because it is unethical Bang talking about the disgrace of people. If now the situation is somewhat different, I'm dealing with Lela, so I had to tell Bang Bento,“ Jayadi replied.

I really believe in Jayadi, he can't possibly lie to me, let alone this about someone's disgrace. “You know, divorce because what?” my question, curious.

“Hardness in the household! Erwin mukulin his wife, just because he came home from work, his wife was sleeping. So, when he asked for the door, his wife long open it. Even worse, his son is now abandoned Bang. Never mind in school, never seen, same Erwin. From there we can ..,“

“Jay,“ I said, cutting off the conversation. “Actually I fell in love with Lela,“ and finally those words came out of my mouth.

“Already know, Bang,“ replied Jayadi, lightly.