40 Days, One Love
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At first Risma would not have expected if Yua was Lily. After Lily disappeared 20 years ago just before her departure for England, she never thought she would see Lily again.

When Risma and Arga were about to head to the airport, Joe gave him a letter. At that time he did not dare to ask where Lily went.

"I'm asking you to take care of this letter. One day if something happens to me give it to Yua" Joe asked to give a letter.

"But I don't even know when I'll be back" Risma said.

"Calm down, you'll be back here and I'm sure you'll meet someone you know there. Until then please take care of this letter" Joe asked once again.

During his time in England, Risma never once opened Joe's letter and always missed Lily who he considered to be his best friend. 17 Years later, Risma and Arga finally return. He still takes good care of Joe's letter. Nothing changed when Risma returned, what changed was the atmosphere and the buildings of the city. Risma stays just like Risma used to be.

Her return is due to her husband, Mr. Roy, asking Arga to continue his company. Simply put, Mr. Roy only has one child from both marriages. Mr. Roy's second wife until that time was still not blessed with children. There was news if Mr. Roy's second wife was sickly and his life was not long anymore. In addition to his reasons for continuing the company, Mr. Roy has also planned his son's engagement with his best friend's daughter, Joe.

As the two families discuss the engagement of their sons and daughters, Bu Risma who has not met Yua for a long time is a little surprised by Yua's transformation from just a toddler to an adult girl. Not only that, Risma did not expect that Yua would grow up to look like Lily who she considered as Yua's mother.

When the meeting was over, Risma secretly met Joe and returned the letter. But Joe asks her to keep the letter for even longer. At that time Risma accepted without rejecting a single thing.

"Yua is very similar to Lily" Risma told Joe.

"I also think like that" Joe replied calmly.

"I remember Lily appearing all of a sudden and then disappearing all of a sudden. I think it's weird. When he first appeared, he was so confused. Arga said that Lily just got out of the hospital, but she's not like a long time hospitalized yamg. He was also not very familiar with the circumstances at that time. I think I'm weird thinking about this. But, I've thought about it once." Risma's story.

"What?" ask Joe.

Risma then took out a photo while they were at the amusement park at the time and gave it to Joe.

"It sounds weird, but this is all I'm thinking. Is Lily Yua?" ask Risma. " Hahaha Of course not. I've been in England too long and watched too many fantasy movies. Where possible!" tukas Risma refuted his own words.

"Right" Joe replied briefly.

Risma who was laughing was not sure that even stopped her laughter. Not expecting to hear an answer that justifies his guess.

"Lily is Yua, and Yua is Lily. Something's going on. He'll be back in time in a few years. Right now he doesn't know anything. So I hope you keep it a secret" Joe said.

Although it is difficult to digest a truly existing fiction, Risma tries to accept Joe's explanation.

"Why go back in time?" ask Risma.

"I hope nothing bad happens" Joe said without answering Risma's question.

From then on, Risma keeps Joe's letter and Yua's secret with all her heart. Although he could not freely talk to Yua who was cold at that time, in his heart he missed Lily very much.

...***...

Tok tok tok tok

Someone knocked on Risma's door. The dreamy Risma flinched and immediately opened the door. When he opened it, it was Mr. Roy who had been knocking on the door.

"Have you gone home yet?" greetings Risma.

Not returning Risma's greeting, Mr. Roy even passed it just like that.

"Do you want me to make coffee?" ask Risma who did not give up on Mr. Roy.

Mr. Roy just nodded and sat down to throw his body on the sofa. Risma who understood the nod of Mr. Roy went straight to the kitchen to make coffee for her husband.

"There is only one insect left" muttered Mr. Roy as he rubbed his face.

But, muttering Mr. Roy was heard by Risma who was about to go to the kitchen. But no mai make her husband's mood change, Risma chose to be quiet and go straight to the kitchen.

While in the kitchen Risma thought about what the meaning of her husband's words. If it is related to the death of Joe some time ago, is the insect that Mr Roy meant is Yua?. Actually Risma also put suspicion on her husband. Playing hands on his wife and children alone he can especially on others.

...***...

When Arga hugged Yua, Yua realized something.

"Wire" murmured Yua in his heart.

Initially only intended to turn Arga's attention away from Alex, Yua instead made Arga more in love with him. Without Yua realizing it was like giving a hope to Arga. Moreover, they are fiancees and will get married, his words had already sounded clear like a hope solidifying the next step.

Arga hugged Yua very tightly, not even Yua could escape from Arga's embrace. Yua can only wait until Arga himself releases her.

"You remember when Miss Yu told you to say something and I was angry" whispered Arga.

Of course Yua remembered. It was he who taught Yucil to say those words.

"The answer is yes... I have always liked you!" arga clear.

The answer that you can guess. A few days ago Arga also said that he had liked Yua since childhood. Hearing this time Arga said it again, did not make Yua surprised.

"I know" Yua replied occasionally he patted Arga on the back.

"Oh yes... Arga can I ask you something?" pinta Yua who remembered something.

Arga finally let go of his embrace. In Yua's heart he was finally able to express a word of relief that could escape from Arga's embrace.

"Ask what?" ask Arga.

"That's.. Can I have your mom's phone number?" said Yua.

"Tumbens?" wonder Arga. "You've been a little changed lately, haven't you?" continued.

"That's. ngak. I just want to start learning how to cook. yes it is.." kilah Yua.

Honestly, Yua was confused by the drastic changes in her image that people had in mind. A few days ago Intan said that he was a fierce and feared person, but according to Arga and his family he was a quiet and cold figure. Today Arga says that his nature is somewhat changing. This was where Yua was confused, she felt that nothing had changed from her nature.

"Come.Where's the number?" have Yua once again distract Arga from thinking about her nature again.

"Yes be patient." Arga said while sending a mobile number via LINE chat.

...***...

One more day he spent after returning from the past. Today he was tired of his own purpose. It felt like Yua closed her eyes without thinking about all the things that had happened. But, he can't just stop.

Perhaps tonight, Yua should rest her body and mind. Yua also wanted to tell all her current grievances to someone so that her mind could be slightly reduced. As Yua reached into her pocket, she found a folded piece of paper.

"This is what Alex loved earlier" he murmured.

When Yua opened the hard fold, it was marked by Alex's ID LINE. Yua rushes to copy Alex's ID and immediately adds it to her contact list. Before returning home, Arga also sent his mother's number, Risma.

When Joshua wanted to share his grievances, he did not expect to get two contacts at once. Since it was night, it seems like Yua will contact Alex first and tomorrow morning he contacted Risma.

Tap Tap Tap

Yua took out her skills of typing a message quickly without even looking at the screen she knew where the letters were.

"Send" said Yua who just pressed the send button.

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