Cookie Jar
#51 Chance
Lily clasped Cherryl's hand, bending her face as she got into the car. The back was occupied by Irina and Max while Anggara who was the driver sat at the front with Gilang. They will go to a cafe that is usually used to gather, after a long time they do not meet each other.
“The cheerful why the hell, Dek?” said Irina while combing the back hair of the youngest sister from behind, she was also very worried about the condition of the girl. He hopes with the meeting tonight Cherryl's problem with Sebastian can find a bright spot.
Irina's speech was given a nod by Lily as an agreement, “Iya, we want to get together, Cher..”
The one who was spoken to put his embrace on the arm of the friend while smiling thinly, “Iya, sorry.” he said.
Since two days ago Cherryl has been willing to respond when spoken to and it seems the girl's condition has improved, although her face is still grim. But actually he did not want to join the event today even though he ended up also because it was not good because it had made friends and his two brothers were worried a few days back.
A few moments later they all got out of the car because they had arrived at the cafe parking lot. Gigi, Deandra, Raymond and the Princess who were standing by the door immediately greeted them and joined the party to enter their basecamp on the third floor.
The man whose full name is Max Alexander who is currently the fiancee of the eldest daughter of the Gunawan family has since asked the father to give the third floor which was originally left abandoned to be a place gather them until now. The interior is also likened to a cafe, plus several sand chairs and folding mattresses in case anyone wants to lie down. But the key to the room was only held by the guy and another by his father as a backup.
Lily who had thrown her body in one of the sand chairs immediately opened her message room with Devin who was also invited to join tonight, the boy had left with Elhanan who had been desperately begging to be able to come along shortly after the sister confirmed that Anggara would be present as well, the blonde girl really wanted to know more about the guy who had made her think even without doing anything other than standing still in front of her at that time.
Cherryl sat down at the end of the room alone, she still had not recovered before and her body was still quite limp. The previously silent round eyes widened as the door opened and featured the figure of Farrel walking into the room followed by the guy who had been filling his mind. Suddenly the girl lowered her head and hoped that no one would notice her presence there, especially Sebastian. For a moment nothing strange, the two men immediately greeted the others and chatted small.
“Cherryl.”
The cherry chick's breath was choked, she closed her eyes tightly when she heard Sebastian's voice, a sound that actually made her miss half dead and tight at the same time. After that it feels that the guy sits down in the chair next to him and then cleared his throat slowly.
“How are you?”
Cherryl squeezed his hands and slowly raised his head to look at the guy who looked just as bad as him, eye bags that he had never seen on Sebastian's face had even become the most striking point that could not be avoided.
“Lo why is it like this?” ask Cherryl slowly and his hand suddenly lifted to touch the face of the guy even though it was finally undone.
“Lo is also the same.” replied the guy then they both laughed bitterly before finally turning their eyes and flinching.
“Sorry, Ryl.” Sebastian said with all his heart, the guy already does not know what other words he should say to the girl so that their condition improves.
“Lo don't need to apologize, I said that I needed time. You must have been in trouble all this time?” reply Cherryl slowly, as slow as possible so as not to interrupt the exciting conversation that is going on in the middle of the room where their brothers and other friends hold a reunion.
Sebastian rubbed his face, “Iya.” his answer was brief.
Lily who had glanced at her two friends had chosen to be quiet, praying in her heart so that God would help them to quickly make up because if this was not comfortable for her, it was not very comfortable for her, Devin and Alfian knew nothing.
Their attention again split when the door opened again, but this time Devin popped his head first before setting foot inside, “Evenings.” the sweep then the door opened rather wide so that the figure of Elhanan who was silent petrified behind the man was exposed.
Gilang who saw the girl immediately stood up, “Loh, Elhanan right? I didn't know you were coming too!”
“Halo...” greet Elhanan in doubt.
Deandra nudges slowly Silang arm, “Know where lo?” whispered, but not ignored by the guy.
Irina stood up and herded the girl in and joined the others, “Lily told me that Devin would come with his sister. I'm Irina, this is Gigi, Princess, Max, Angga, Ray, Gilang, Dean, it's Lily and her classmate Devin, the same one at the end of Cherryl. Keep Bastian.” he said while pointing one by one his friends who immediately raised their hands to say hello like they were checking attendance at school.
“Haiii~”
“Gue Elhanan, greetings know everyone!” said the girl then after the introduction they immediately sat chatting together like before.
During the conversation, Elhanan occasionally glanced at the figure of Anggara who currently looks so cheerful and active, unlike before that creepy and silent. The girl was more curious about the figure of the guy but there was no way he asked for his number right now, he also had the thought to ask for the number Anggara from Gilang but it did not seem like a good idea.
“Eh this no one brought a snack? Below there is only cake.” said Irina then she glanced at Farrel to ask for help.
The guy nodded in agreement, “Yes yes, well that someone should buy. How about Babas with Cherryl?” said.
🍪Cookie Jar🍪
Sebastian opens the car door to let Cherryl inside, the two eventually agree to go out and buy snacks after being slightly forced by the elder brother duo, the two of them, others do not all know about their estrangement so inevitably, rather than the atmosphere becomes cloudy.
“Where to buy?” ask the guy for a little chat.
Cherryl shook her head, “Ndon't know either. It's up to Sebby aja.” he replied without looking at the guy at all.
Because the answer was Sebastian deliberately looking for a minimarket that was a long distance away so that he could spend time alone with Cherryl, the girl did not protest anything even though she already knew.
“Lo lately has never seemed to.” said the cherry girl suddenly who made Sebastian rather surprised.
“Oh, yes. I actually want to go to class a few times, just afraid.” answer quickly, honestly.
The girl sighed, “Erryl was also not really angry, just you know yourself sometimes the feeling can not be fully controlled.”
Sebastian nodded, “Iya.”
The situation becomes quiet again until they get to the minimarket, down, shop, and pay. The guy also deliberately bought several cups of ice cream to be eaten together with the others, plus a cup of ice cream strawberry flavor cheesecake Cherryl special for the girl.
“Eum, Cherryl..”
The so-called turn heads, now their situation is not so awkward as before even though it feels there is still a boundary that separates the two, “Iya?”
“Once again I'm sorry but honestly I can no longer if diem-dieman same lo kayak gini. Can you give me a chance? Make more stories.” said Sebastian with a sad that makes Cherryl come lower his head because he became seidkit feel guilty.
The girl pouted her lips for a moment and nodded slowly, “Iya.”
TBC.