(Family) Bound
Waiting for you to trust me

Edo smiled looking at Luna's annoyed face. Since meeting Luna, every day after finishing college Edo comes and continues to follow her wherever she goes. The young man seemed to turn into a caterpillar that was always attached to him.

“Edo, stop following me.!!” Luna was upset. But the young man was not clear.

“Who followed you..?? I just want to go to that field.” Answer Edo casually.

“Why don't you just ride your car and go straight to the field..??!!” Luna sewot.

“Because the road is healthier, Al. Especially if you are with a heart. You will also be more enthusiastic to sell because accompanied by the man you love right.” Edo said without shame.

Luna was stunned to see Edo who turned 180 degrees. Now Luna knew how Edo had been feeling all along as she shamelessly continued to approach him. Luna put down her food basket and approached Edo and patted the young man on the cheek slowly.

“You really are Edo..?? Tell me who are you..?? What did you do to Edo..??” Luna said as she pinched the two anxious cheeks of Edo.

“Aduuuh.. pain, Al..!!” Edo said as he slowly brushed aside Luna's two hands.

“What are you saying sich..?? I'm really Edo.” Edo's murmured while stroking Luna's pinched cheek.

“What 4 months did your head hit..??” Luna asked as she looked towards Edo's head as if to find out. Edo was anxious and flicked at Luna's forehead with his finger.

“Aaaaauch..!! Why are you touching my head.??!!” Luna exclaimed while stroking her forehead.

“Let you realize this is real.” Edo said with a amused smile.

“Basic guys ga clear.” Luna nodded as she left Edo.

Edo walked back to Luna from behind. Luna who had run out of words could only grunt in annoyance. He was tired of having the same debate every day as Edo. Eventually that day Luna gave up and let Edo do what he wanted. He was unwilling to waste his energy and time expelling the handsome caterpillar that kept following him.

Luna continued to walk down the street until she reached the field, while walking she was constantly shouting to offer her merchandise. Luna tried to ignore Edo who kept staring fixedly at him. Honestly he was embarrassed for meeting Edo in such a miserable state as now. But he had to get rid of his embarrassment and keep selling because he needed money to survive.

Luna sat down on one of the field benches. He stared at his trading basket with nanar. So far he walked around but his wares only diminished a little. He snorted in annoyance as Edo disappeared not knowing where. Luna took a deep breath to calm her feelings. Suddenly someone thrust a bottle of cold mineral water in front of his face.

“Drink and rest first. You must be tired.” Said Edo thrusting a bottle of cold mineral water.

“Thank you.” Luna replied briefly as she grabbed the bottle and drank it until it was barely left.

For two weeks he accompanied Luna, the girl's merchandise was arguably a bestseller even though sometimes it was not exhausted. And as a result, his family had to be willing to spend all the food because Edo would buy everything and bring it home. Edo stared fixedly at Luna's tired face. Seeing that there was so much food left, Luna must have refused if Edo bought everything. Edo gave a glance. He saw some girls stealing glances at him. Edo smiled then stood up and took Luna's food basket.

“Eeeh... Where to take.??” Ask Luna confused.

“You just rest here. I'll replace you selling.” Edo said as he left Luna.

“Edo, wait.!!” Call Luna running after Edo.

“Hai, beautiful sister. Want to buy some snacks..?? It's delicious all loooh.” Said Edo approaching some girls who were gathering. Not forgetting she developed her best smile to take the girls heart.

“Eeeh.. yes... sell anything, mas..??” Reply to one of the girls. His face flushed looking at Edo's handsome face.

“There are fried foods, cakes, also some other savory and sweet foods, kak.” Edo said as he opened the food basket and showed off Luna's merchandise.

The girls seemed interested and swarmed Edo to see his wares. The crowd attracted the attention of those around them. In an instant Edo's body began to be invisible because it was surrounded by girls and mothers who wanted to buy his merchandise. Luna could only fall silent and help Edo serve the buyers. Luna's trade was immediately exhausted without any rest. The attraction of Edo makes the women who are in the field buy their merchandise. Even some girls and mothers shamelessly dared to tease Edo to make Luna become upset, while Edo seemed to keep smiling in response to them.

“It looks like you are happy to get the attention of those girls and mothers.” Luna's murmur was upset as they walked back to Luna's house.

“Why..?? You jealous.??” Tempt Edo withholding his smile. Her hands held tightly to Luna's.

“What is jealousy..?? Not my business.” Luna was upset.

“Trus why is your face pouting so.??” Edo asked as he pinched Luna's cheek.

“I don't pout..!!” Luna answered while she brushed off Edo's hand.

“You don't have to worry, Al. Other than mommy, any woman will not be able to take my heart and replace you.” Edo said as he gently ruffled Luna's hair, making the girl's face flutter.

“There home..!!” Luna's orders when they get to her house.

“You didn't tell me to stop by first..?? Tired of traveling from earlier, Al.” Edo Whine.

“One of whom keeps following me. Go home and rest in your comfortable home. My house is too small.” Sahut Luna ketus with a reddened face and looked away.

Edo smiled at Luna's response that was so sniffy. She knew Luna was ashamed of the condition of her home now, therefore she always objected whenever Edo would stop by even though it was actually no problem for Edo. Actually, Edo is also still curious why the state of Luna can be like this. But he tried to refrain from asking because he saw Luna objecting to talk about it.

“Cute me.” Said Edo pulling Luna's hand.

“Where are we going, Ed..??” Tanya Luna tried to follow Edo's quick steps but the young man just kept quiet.

“Company me eat. I'm hungry.” Edo answered after driving his car.

“Why take me..?? You can eat by yourself.” Luna was upset.

“I want you to accompany me.” Edo said regardless of Luna's protest.

“Cckkk...really troublesome.” Luna complained.

Edo drives off his car and stops at a seafood restaurant. He knew Luna really liked the seafood from Raya. Edo opens the door for Luna and holds the girl's hand as she enters the restaurant. He ordered a table for 2 people. Luna's face immediately sparkled when she saw her favorite crab and shrimp on the menu. But at once his face returned grim when he remembered he did not have enough money to buy it.

“Why..?? Didn't you look happy.??” Ask Edo in astonishment.

“What are you talking about..?? I brought you here, of course I will pay.” Said Edo.

“I don't want to owe you much.” Luna bit her lower lip.

“I've never lent you a penny. After all during bringing me lunch did you take that as a debt.??” Edo's question stared intently at Luna, making the girl's guts shrivel.

“No. I sincerely gave it to you.” Luna answered nervously.

“Then don't ever think of this as debt.” Edo said coldly. Luna simply nodded and lowered her head not daring to look at Edo.

“Now order whatever you want. Don't think about price.” Edo said calmly.

“I want prairie saos crab and sweet sour shrimp. To drink strawberry juice.” Luna said quickly without looking back at the menu list.

Edo smiled because he knew that Luna had actually made her food choices when she refused. He called the waiter and ordered some food for him and Luna. Soon the order came and Luna's face sparkled at the sight of her favorite food. Luna took a meal for Edo, then without being told Luna directly devoured the food in front of him with great zeal. Suddenly Luna was silent for a moment, then resumed eating. Edo observed the eating luna with a lowered face. The sight of Luna's shoulders shaking slowly indicates that the girl is holding back her cries.

“Al.” Call Edo. Luna seemed to rub roughly her face before raising her head.

“Eat a lot. The more days I see you getting thinner. Later I can't pinch your cheek.” Edo said while wiping the remaining sauce on the corner of Luna's lips and then pinched her cheek gently.

“That's because I'm on a diet.” Luna replied lying.

“You're this straight, what's the diet for..?? I prefer girls with a body filled.” Edo pretended to be upset.

Luna paused for a moment and then added rice to her plate. Edo smiled as Luna complied to eat more.

“You why not eat..??” Luna asked as she watched Edo stop eating.

“I'm full.” Edo said as he pointed at the empty plate before him with his chin.

Luna shook her head slowly as Edo's habit of eating very quickly had not changed at all.

“Do you even chew that food, Ed..?? How many times have I told you. Chew your food slowly before swallowing it. Sooner or later it will interfere with your digestion.” Luna said annoyed.

“Then you must accompany me often to eat so I always remember to chew my food slowly.” Edo said with a sweet smile.

“Iiish. that's what you want.”Luna murmur.

“It. Try these. And chew slowly.” Said Luna thrusting a spoon containing rice and sweet sour shrimp.

Edo smiled and opened his mouth to welcome a bribe from Luna. Edo closed his eyes and chewed slowly. The food tasted so delicious in his mouth. It seemed not because of the delicious cuisine, but because Luna was the one who fed it.

“Is it that good, Ed..??” Luna asked in astonishment and then returned to feed the same food into her mouth to make sure.

“Actually the taste of this cuisine can also.” Said Luna mangosteen.

“Buet me again.” Pinta Edo is more like a command.

“Not that you said you were full.??” Luna Sahut.

“I'm hungry again. Come bribe.. Aaaaa.” Edo said as he opened his mouth.

Luna continues to feed Edo and without realizing the food on her plate is actually exhausted by Edo. Luna snorted annoyed at not eating her favorite sour shrimp. The hope is only to stay crab saos padang because Edo does not like spicy food.

“You told me to eat a lot, but it was you who finished my food.” Luna protested while peeling off her order crab.

“Hehehe.. sorry.” said Edo while scratching his non-itchy head.

Edo returns to deliver Luna home after dinner. Not forgetting she wrapped the sweet sour shrimp for Luna because the girl did not have time to eat it earlier. Edo continued to hold Luna's hand until he reached the front of the house. Not forgetting that she kissed Luna's forehead while saying goodbye, Luna only fell silent because she was used to Edo's treatment.

“Aluna.” Call Edo when Luna will enter the house.

“I know you're not ready to talk about what happened to your family. But whenever you want to talk about it, I'll always be ready to listen and help you, Al.” Edo said with a fixed look on Luna's face.

“Thank you, Ed.” Sahut Luna with teary eyes. The girl smiled faintly before closing the door of her house.

Edo was still standing in his place without taking his eyes off the door of Luna's house. His mind was still floating on the girl occupant of the small house. After 10-15 minutes he saw Luna putting out the lights of the house, the sign of the girl will soon rest. Edo walked slowly to his car. He still kept thinking about Luna. The shadow of Luna holding back tears at dinner last was so distracting to his mind.

“I'll be waiting for you, Al. I'll wait until you're ready to trust me and come back to love me the way you used to. I promise I'll make you happy so that your smile will come back to what it used to be.” The promise of Edo in my heart.

For a moment Edo stared at the small road that led to Luna's house before getting into the car and driving away.

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