EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 36's

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Finally Bayu and I decided to meet at the cafe I was visiting, The Titanium Cafe.

Bela who knew I was going to meet my girlfriend was only able to escape after accompanying me thirty minutes before Bayu's time would come. He said, Bela has to come home soon and he doesn't want to bother me.

Now I can only stay still, staring at the block in front of me that Bela and I have played before. Then change to stare at this table, which is only a glass of soft drink left by my order. All empty plates and glasses were lifted by the waiter.

I glanced at the glance of the clock on the phone screen, it was almost approaching the clock Bayu will come. I felt my palms wet and my heart beating fast. I also had time to take out a small mirror, powder and liptint to make sure my face is not pale and my thin makeup is fine.

After confirming my face in front of the mirror, I also looked at my clothes, confirming the slight wrinkled part.

Oh my gosh, I feel so nervous!!

Two weeks without meeting him, of course I look forward to this meeting. Hoping his first impression after a long time of not meeting wasn't bad. I mean, I'm a woman who must think this way. I'm sure all women will be the same, he will try his best to look beautiful and good in front of his girlfriend.

My attention was shifted as I felt my phone vibrate the sign of an incoming call. Daniel's name is listed on

screen.

“Ohh Daniel, what's up?”

“Kak, where are you? Can you go home? Mom wants to meet.”

“What's up? Is it urgent? Brother has an appointment. Later tonight brother will be there—“

“Mother is angry big brother. I don't know what's going on. After the woman came, Mother nagged me to ask sister to come immediately.”

I frowned confusedly, that woman?

“Woman?”

“I didn't talk to them. Brother come quickly! Mom broke stuff. I've never seen a mother like this.”

“OK.. Sister leaving now.” I disconnected the phone and tried to remember what I was missing so she got angry. Especially a woman who came.

But as far as I can remember, my mother and I never debated a woman. Because I was curious,

I finally got up and cleaned up all my stuff. After making sure nothing was left behind I hurried to the cashier table to pay for the drink earlier.

While walking out of the cafe, I dialed Bayu's phone number, intending to announce it but just as I was

opening the cafe door, at the same time Bayu was about to enter.

“Ohhh.. Icha?” Bayu looked confused and happy to see me.

“You're going?” Ask to let me out of the cafe. Bayu walked backwards still looking at me confused.

“But Daniel just called, Mom's looking for me, so I'm going to Mom's house first. I'm about to tell you.”

“Then let me drop off.” Invite him to look excited while walking quickly to the jeep car parked on the side of the highway.

I smiled and watched him. This guy looks more handsome than the last time I met him. Black skinny pants combined with ash plain shirt and dark blue denim jacket.

I saw him open the car door for me.

“Do not do this again. I'm not comfortable.” I said after standing in front of him.

very much I miss.

I don't know what's going on, it's just that me and this guy are still staring at each other. Until the next few seconds a wide smile slowly expanded and we chuckled softly for no reason.

Her black eye lens seemed to suck me into continuing to stare at her. My heart is beating fast but I don't want to let go of this gaze, I don't want her to disappear from my sight.

Suddenly his hand drew me closer to him. Then Bayu's hands wrapped around my neck, he hugged me tightly. I sensed him kissing the top of my head a few times while muttering.

“It feels good to be home.”

I chuckled softly, returned his embrace for a bit and immediately let go of our embrace considering this was still in

public place. I had time to hit his back slowly because Bayu did not want to let go.

Then I got in his car. Bayu ran small to get to the other side of the car.

“How was your lecture?” I asked as soon as I got into the car.

I nodded at him. “Hmm.. Smoothly.”

“Did any lawyer contact you?”

I cried out to remember. “But! I almost forgot about it.”

“Pak Mark informed me earlier. He said everything was in order.”

When Bayu had stepped on the accelerator I turned to not understand. “What? Already settled? Really?”

“Yes, What's the matter?”

“I didn't expect it to be that fast.”

“I'll tell you later.” Mumbled slowly. When his car stopped at the red light Bayu turned to look at me.

“I'm fine with the task that has been arranged, As difficult as any job given me I can still survive, but seeing you cry and having a hard time is the only difficulty for me.”

My chest cavity warmed, I don't know why I wanted to cry. Hearing how Bayu cared so much about me, made me more special in his eyes like a miracle.

I never told her about my family problems. He only knew both my parents

divorce, that's all.

When the traffic light turns green, Bayu returns to his position and immediately steps on the gas pedal towards the mother's house. I would love to tell Bayu everything, but I am the type of person who does not easily express such things.

My problem is that I don't want to be someone else's burden. I don't want to be looked at by them, either.

My ego is very high, even I don't like my nature.

“Compared to your sadness, beyond you is a figure that shines strong. Sadness is an opportunity to realize many things that need to be fixed, changed and done in life.”

“Success is a gift for those who struggle, persevere and have courage.” I chimed. Bayu glanced at me and smiled.

“You can tell me. Say if you're angry, say if you're happy, Say if you're sad, Say whatever you feel, I'll love to hear it.”

I looked down, staring at my knuckles. Understand the direction of Bayu's talk. “Thank you for accepting me who has not been able to freely tell my difficult time. To be honest, a lot of things have happened to me. The reason why I disconnected you back then was only with a message because of my problem. I don't want to be a burden to you. I don't want you to get in trouble with my problems. I also don't want you to be taken advantage of because of me.”

I sighed, not daring to look at him, just staring out the window. “There's something I'm ashamed of telling you. At least that's what I was thinking but I realized, I know the limits of my abilities now. I will definitely tell you when I can no longer hold it.”

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