99 Love for You
Day (not) Calm

Some say love has its time.

The time when love finally breaks down,

The time when love will expire

I don't believe in any of that

But now. . .

My love is running out. . . .

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One day before the trial.

"Cil, don't daydream!" Amel's voice disperse Cecil who was daydreaming.

"Amel!!! Don't surprise me!"

"sorry. Besides, what were you thinking until you didn't hear me knock on the door?"

"I'm sorry I didn't hear a knock at the door. What do you need to come here?"

"Nothing is important. I just want to know how you are. Lately you've been daydreaming a lot. Do you have a problem?"

"Nothing, Mel. I'm just tired from work. You know what Mr. Rangga is. He always bullies me."

"What did you say? Mr. Rangga would not do such a thing! You're overreacting, Cil!"

"You're his fan. Of course you'll defend him."

"But since Mr. Rangga's arrival here, AJ Foods' shares have increased dramatically. That's an incredible achievement."

"That's true. But if he could change his nature just a little bit, it would make me feel better."

"You are!" Amel hit Cecil slowly with the map in front of him.

"Yes, Kil. Have you known Miss Nadine before? I feel like he doesn't like you. He always cornered you in the meeting room."

DEG.

"What's? Cornering me? Ah, that's just your feeling. I don't feel that way. Maybe the way he talks is like that. So impressed if he bullies me."

Cecil tried to be as normal as possible in front of Amel. He does not want Amel to be suspicious and find out about his relationship and Nadine in the past.

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On the way home from work, Cecil could not focus on driving his car. Many things flashed through his mind.

Tomorrow is the day of the trial. Can I really deal with it?

Cecilia stopped the car. For a long time he had his head bowed in front of the wheel. Until finally the voice of adzan maghrib reverberated.

Cecilia raised her head, looking at the brightly shining dome of the mosque.

Yep! All he needs now is to complain to God. Only He will listen to all the curses of His servants.

Cecilia parked her car in the courtyard of the mosque. Then he came down, took off his shoes and took some water. Cecilia attended congregational prayers at the mosque.

After the congregational prayer, Cecilia was still still glued to her face. He just kept quiet. But tears suddenly flowed down her cheeks. He who initially cried in silence, over time cried sobbing and wheezing. To make a middle-aged woman who heard Cecilia's cry approached him.

"I'm sorry, if I make my mother annoyed with the sound of my crying." Cecil apologized.

"It's okay, son. This is God's house. Everyone can complain here, can complain here. If Umi can tell, what makes you cry like that?"

Then they also met. Her name was Umi Isma. He's an ustadzah. I don't know what Cecilia feels, but she believes that Umi Isma is the right person to talk to about the problems she is facing right now. Cecilia told Umi Isma all her household problems.

"Son, being a single parent is not as easy as we think. Everything has to be thought out. Don't just because of emotions, you sacrifice your child's feelings. Indeed, the feelings of women who have been hurt are not easy to cure. But the feelings of a child victim of divorce are much more hurt. Umi does not want to patronize, Umi only gives advice. Ask your deepest little heart. What you really want. Don't just rely on emotion for a moment." Umi Isma hugged Cecilia.

"But if you have surrendered to God and have the answer to your decision. Then you must accept all the consequences of what you take. Do not let you regret it later. Remember that, kid!"

Every sentence that came out of the lips of Umi Isma, touched the heart of Cecilia. Like he's already felt alive in Cecilia's position.

And after the Isya prayer, Cecilia said goodbye. She was also introduced to the husband of Umi Isma, whose name was Abah Farid.

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Cecilia continued on her way home. To melt the atmosphere, Cecil turned on the radio. While searching for a frequency that plays a song that is good to hear, there is an advertisement about a cafe that provides all-chocolate dishes. Cecilia listened carefully to what the announcer said.

Hi guys, make you a lover of chocolate flavor dishes, from drinks, food, cakes and others. Please come to the cafe Chocolatte Lover at Jalan Kapten Sudibyo 54 Jakarta. Guaranteed!! You won't regret it. Because of what, because the dish that tastes chocolate can calm our minds and hearts that are upset. So, the hunt came yaa. Chocolatte Lover is open from 5pm to 11pm. Awaiting his arrival.

At once Cecil turned his car back to the cafe Chocolatte Lover. Right now he needs something to calm himself down.

From a distance, the cafe was very striking. Because it is filled with beautiful hanging lights. The interior concept of the cafe is very interesting. And arguably very suitable for people who want to calm down. At each table is surrounded by flowers, which can be used as aromatherapy for a broken heart.

After ordering, Cecilia sat at the very end of the table. He wants to be alone. It didn't take long, the dish he ordered had already landed on the table. Cecilia started drinking her chocolate. And sure enough, the taste of chocolate makes the heart calm.

Staring at the crowd of city lights, made Cecilia lulled. There was a sense of peace that he felt. It calmed down until Cecil finally shed tears again. For a moment he remembered what he was going to face tomorrow. Cecil slapped his face in both hands. She cried.

Then suddenly he heard the sound of footsteps of someone approaching him. Cecil knew there was someone standing next to his desk. But that guy said nothing. Until finally Cecil raised his face up and was surprised to see who the figure standing in front of him. The man reached out his hand, and offered a handkerchief to Cecil.

"Rangga sir?"

Cecilia stared at Rangga. His feelings were mixed between shock and shame.

"Here, take!" Once again Rangga offered her handkerchief.

Cecilia hesitated to take it. She finally wiped her tears with her hands.

"What are you doing here?"

The question just came from Cecilia's lips.

"I come here every day." Answer Rangga flat. "You yourself? What are you doing here? Did you come here just to cry?"

DEG. Cecil felt cornered by Rangga's question. Should he answer or---?

"It's okay if you don't answer. Can I sit here?" Rangga asked by pointing at the chair in front of Cecilia.

"Please!"

"I know the owner of this cafe very well. That's why I come here often. You alone? Is this the first time I've been here?"

Cecil nodded. He did not talk much in front of Rangga. Just answer the question with a nod and a head bob.

Whatisthis? Is this really the Rangga I know? Why is she so different from the Rangga I knew in the office? Is he trying to cover something up? Ah, I don't know. Clearly, this is the first time Mr. Rangga has been kind to me.

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