99 Love for You
Season 3 - Part 26

Cecilia sits opposite Archan, a friend from her high school days. Not meaning anything, Cecil was just being polite because Archan was a guest.

"So... What are you doing in Jakarta?" ask Cecil.

"I'm going to apply for a job at Radit's company. We met a few days ago when he went to Jogja." replied Archan.

"Oh yeah? Are you sure you're gonna work here? I meani... You're an S3 graduate, you should be a dong professor!"

Archan laughed crisply. This woman in front of him did indeed have a pleasant disposition. No wonder many men like it, even admire it including himself.

"I just want to get some experience too."

"Did your family agree you moved here?"

"Yes, I told Abah about my move. You know, you've always been protective of me. I am a man."

"But your brother let you go to Egypt, it means he's not that protective. Only sometimes, a child feels that parents are overreacting." there was a tinge of sadness when Cecil said that. He must have remembered his mother. I don't know when he will be able to make peace with his mother.

"Cil, what's wrong?"

"Ah, no, it's okay. Please enjoy." Cecil invited Archan to taste the cake and tea.

After the death of Archan, Cecil again struggling with his work. It was late at night, and customers were starting to get crowded. Young people come to just hang out or drink coffee.

A customer remained bakery back.

"Hi, Kil..."

"Mas Alvian?" For some reason a sincere smile fell from Cecil's lips.

They talked in the cafe area.

"So, you've been to the clinic?"

"Hu 'um. Ceu Nanah is a kind and friendly person. I'm very comfortable treating him."

"You're not sick, Cil. Don't call it that."

Cecilia smiled. What Alvian said was true as well.

"Thank you, Mom."

"Thank you back. Then, does Rangga know about this?"

"No, I haven't told him. I'm still too scared. Maybe someday I'll tell him." Cecil returned to his smile.

"On marriage? You're not gonna do it, are you?"

"Looks not. My relationship just improved with him. I don't want to talk to him about it anymore. I think he's forgotten it too."

"Thank God. I always wish you all the best, Cil."

"Thank you very much, Mommy."

Shortly speaking, Alvian resigned. He should be home soon. His family is waiting at home.

Cecilia smiled again.

"Today meeting and talking to you is very calming, Mas. I feel more comfortable being friends like this than I used to be when I married you." - Cecil.

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"Tumben Mas Rangga this hour is home." muttered Cecil.

He said hello and went into the house. Rangga answered his greetings and welcomed Cecil by still wearing a cooking apron on his body.

"Mas, what are you doing?"

"I'm preparing dinner for us."

"Oh my God, my. Don't do that. That's my job. Why are you the one who bothered?"

"It's okay, my wife. You'd better take a shower and then go to the dinner table to eat with me."

"Yes..." Cecil hugged Rangga's body.

"Thank you" he said.

"Yes, honey. It's there. You smell like bread dough."

"Bag!!!" cecil protested as he swept his lips.

Shortly afterwards, Cecil sat at the dinner table and stared at the food menu prepared by Rangga. Everything is a healthy food menu.

"Mas, you prepared everything?"

"Yes that. I've asked Bi Idah to shop for groceries that I've recorded. Is it okay to eat something like this?"

"It's okay, Mom. It is time to cut down on a lot of fat. Our bodies need fat too. But we have to reduce the portion. Then tomorrow it's my turn to prepare the menu."

"Yes dear. It's up to you."

Then they eat voraciously, even if seen by the eyes the food is very unpleasant. Stew of vegetables and some fruit, plus green tea without sugar. It is like a menu of people who want to lose weight.

After eating dinner, they cleaned themselves and prepared for a dream. They were both still on the bed. It feels awkward because yesterday they had a fight.

"Just yesterday's problem..." Rangga started to open his voice.

"Stop, Mas! I don't want to talk about it anymore. Let's forget it, shall we?" cecil Pinta.

There was a smile on Rangga's face. "So, you..."

"Yes, Mas. We will live our lives only two. There's no one else in it."

"Thank you, baby..." She hugged Cecilia. "I thought you'd be stubborn."

"No, Mas. I know you're also hurt by all my requests. I am also very hurt. I won't be able to see you with anyone else." Cecil's eyes began to glaze over.

Rangga smiled haru. Tonight will be the beginning for the two of them back knitting and wading through the household ark even though the storm will continue to hit.

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