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"If you're asking me to come back now, I'll come back next to you right now."

The crying that had died he could stand back spilled without he could stop. All his tears burst out like a broken dam and poured out all their contents. May it? Can it be selfish?

"Tiffany?" Vino's worried voice again shook his heart.

Sekapnya his own mouth to muffle his stuffing that never subsided. Really, this is too much for him. He has just been able to accept the departure of Vino as well as grateful for the existence of Andrew beside him as his best friend. How could he accept the departure of Andrew who arrived and for no reason? Without saying anything to her?

he could release Vino because he felt he could still survive with the presence of Andrew. But now?

He used to get used to being alone and knew exactly what it was like. Having lived with all this warmth, returning at that moment was the thing he feared the most.

Tiffany clenched her hand. No one would blame him if he was selfish for this. He wanted Vino to accompany him.

"Vino, I want you to go home."

The word almost slid from his mouth as another call went into his phone. The call from his agency's supervisor left him stunned.

The word Vino once said ringed in his ear,

"Tomorrow let's fight together again. So that when we meet again, there are many great and amazing stories that we can share with each other."

"Tiffany's? You okay? Say something!"

The same voice.

The same voice with the voice that was excited about Paris Fashion Week and her autumn angel. The same voice as the voice that was at that moment informed his decision to change himself.

Tiffany quivered, her tears rushing along the river drenching her collar. That how it is? Asking Vino to go home and leave everything behind? While he himself here is also pursuing his dream? That short is his mind?

Brusquely wiped away her tears. Inhaled by long breaths many times until his crying stopped before finally saying steady, steady,

"No, Vino. Thank ye. Let's fight. We made it and Andrew didn't come back, we're gonna pull him back in our power."

"Tiffany's.."

"OKs. By, Vino. I love you."

Tiffany closed her call and hugged her phone tightly to her chest, bracing herself. She is already too overwhelmed with Vino's love and protection from Andrew. Their departure should make it strong. Whether it is by itself or not is his choice. If he doesn't want to be alone, he has to fight.

Both Vino and Andrew have taken the decision to get out of their comfort zones and now it's their turn. If here he does not dare to step forward, he has no right to call himself their friend.

He called her the number, her mentor from the agency. His call was raised after the first ring. Notification that he was allowed to attend rehearsals with other trainees in their studio.

Tiffany smiled brightly. The road is wide open.

"I pray for your success, Tiffany."

That was Andrew's last message for her. For some reason, he believes Andrew still cares about him and he really does not want to disappoint him. He will fight while he waits, expecting the return of his hero.

"okay, sir. I'll be in the studio as soon as my class is over."

His steps entered the high gate of his campus. A few bright eyes looked at him dislikefully. It's not easy, but he won't give up before trying.

***

Vino turned his head upwards, towards the sky so blue it stretched out infinitely wide. He was so glad Tiffany didn't ask him to come back, but still he was worried about her.

'Andrew, what exactly is your reason for doing this?'

"More."

Vino turned his head and found Shirley who offered him a glass of hot drink complete with a drugging smile.

"What's this?"

"Hot lemon with honey. It's great for restoring energy."

Shirley sat herself among the green grass beneath them after Vino received her gift glass. Sipping her own soft drink and smiling lightly as Vino sat down on her right.

Vino felt warmth along with the flow of that refreshing liquid in his throat. Not only in his body, but also the warmth in his heart. He didn't really understand, but he felt a bit of calmness seeing Shirley's presence beside him. Andrew is not his only friend.

"You know, Vino. I always felt that I was the world's most wretched girl, at least until about a week ago?" Shirley opened their conversation with a bitter smile. His eyes glared far away.

"You? How could? Other than your over-the-top papa, I don't think there's any problem in your life." Vino doesn't understand

the direction of the conversation responds to it without weighing the word he said.

Shirley shook weakly.

"I lost my childhood memories until now. From childhood to 12 years old, what have I done, been through? with who? I haven't found the answer yet. All I remember is my mom. Mama left home when I was 12."

Vino was stupefied to see the figure of the girl beside him. The figure of a frail girl named Shirley was trembling withstanding her cries. Not Shirley the ambassador of Rommy, or the supermodel of the magazine magazine of the world.

Following instinct, Vino approached and grabbed Shirley's right hand, channeling the power.

Shirley flinched but did not pull her hand. Breathe deeply before continuing the story.

"Mama left and never came back. One day, silent I asked Brother Elly to investigate mama. What he did, where he lived, and such. After I found her, I went to see my mother. Mama apparently lives in the village with her grandmother, opening a small bakery that is always crowded. That day I was stunned to see the carefree smile of my mother, powerless to step in. I'm afraid my arrival just ruined my mama's happiness."

A drop of tears slid freely over Shirley's cheeks. Vino squeezed Shirley's hand in hers, gesturing that she was there, next to him, hearing him.

"But my curiosity for my past brought me back to that place. Because it's just mama I know to dig into my past. Sister Elly became my companion when I was 13 years old, right after my mom left. Previously it was my mother who always accompanied me at any time. All the workers in the house were also replaced

the new one after my mom. Actually Mr. Budi also knows my childhood, but he is a confidant of papa, and papa will not like to hear me unpack my past."

Shirley sighed for a moment.

"I ventured into the store, bought some bread, and went to the cashier guarded by my mother. Mom recognized me and hugged me while sobbing. I also cried because I felt the warmth of no stranger who yearns. All visitors are watching us. My grandmother asked us to come into the house. Mama initially looked scared when she saw Elly's presence, but again looked calm after I convinced her that everything would be okay. It was a fun meeting. Until I finally offended my past."

"Mama said with a grim expression; 'We kept your father away from you because we thought it would interfere with your career. Interrupting your career means disrupting the progress of 'Rommy', and for your father, 'Rommy' is the most important thing for him. Beyond love and family.'"

Shirley raised her head. Staring at the expanse of green plants in front of him that moved rhythmically.

"Then she told Elly's sister to never let me contact her again. When I asked him why,

he said that papa wouldn't let me. Although this time it may not be discovered, someday it will definitely be discovered and papa will use all means to keep us away. I who initially still wanted to refuse finally silenced when mama said her last sentence that I will never forget; 'I don't want to fall down again, Shirley.'"

Shirley pulled her lips, forming a small smile. Her mother's face was present in her eye.

"We hugged again before going home. Mama gave me a lot of little advice, thanked me for coming, and prayed for my success. Since then, I've never seen my mom again."

Vino was still silent with Shirley's right hand in his grasp, waiting for Shirley to continue. This girl chose to tell a story. So the best thing you can do is be a good listener.

"From that day on, I limited myself. I'm afraid people close to me will fall down, as my mom said. I always thought that I could survive like this. Without any commitment, with anyone."

Vino gasped in shock when Shirley's hand, which was in his grasp, arrived back to grasp it, then pulled it firmly into the

back until they fell lying on the grass, facing forward.

"Whoa!"

Shirley laughed seeing Vino's expression of shock right in front of her. Vino, who was fascinated with laughter, was stunned, lulled with the angel's face in front of him. He only regained his senses when Shirley stopped her laughter and poised her face towards the sky, hiding a tinge of red on her cheek.

"Ka, you surprised me!"

Shurley smiled and looked up at the blue sky above them. Slowly continue the story.

"Always like that. Until a week ago. Until I meet you, Vino."

"Eh?" Vino who reflexively turned his head back to the evilness of returning his eyes to the top, Afraid of being attracted again by Shirley's charm which is like a natural magnet for men.

"Since I met you, I realized that I still needed someone else. I feel like I have limited myself, but there are still people around me that I love. I'm just limiting myself to the word 'friend', but not beyond that. Does this have anything to do with my lost memories? I don't know. But now, I've always wanted to be close to you, to share my story with you, to be where you share, as a friend of course."

Shirley giggled small, amused and unsure of her own words.

"I feel like whatever happens, whatever you do, I won't give up. At first Elly scolded me for my selfishness, but after that she gave up on my stubbornness." Vino smiled, agreeing with him in his heart.

"Haaaaahs.. I'm really relieved to have shared my story."

Shirley stretched her hands up and spread her fingers, smiling happily at the sky that shaded them.

"Why did you tell me all this?" Vino asked heart. The thing that has been the question since. Shirley laughed at her question.

"I told you, right? Because you're my friend. What good is a friend if you can't share your burden with her?"

"What if I leak it to the public?"

"will not. If you're that kind of person, you've photographed me sleeping on a plane bound for Paris and posted it on social media, then it's good."

"I didn't know who you were at the time! Besides that-"

Vino arrives silent as Shirley twists her body and faces the perfect solid. He took her hand and put their fingers together. The eyes of those who met were locked onto each other. And after that Vino cursed Shirley who smiled sweetly while saying a sweet word as well.

"Aren't you interested in sharing your problems with me?"