I Love You, Uncle
Chapter 5

Four years later ....

A bright brown-eyed girl looked up at the ceiling of her apartment room, then started stuffing her things into a suitcase. The girl still did not expect that four years had passed and now she has a college degree. Now, is the time for him to return to his homeland because his task to study in the land of people has ended.

“Are you sure you don't want to work here? Isn't there a lot of jobs here and of course the salary here is greater than in Indonesia,” asked Clara's roommate named Prita, who was a friend of his, an Indonesian girl who also studied abroad.

“From the beginning, I always knew that I wanted to go back to Indonesia. After all, I have responsibilities to my parents' company,” Clara's responsibilities casually.

Though not the biological child of Nia and Antonio, it is undeniable that Clara is the heir to Nia and Antonio's rightful fortune. From childhood even Ansel had explained everything to Clara about the will that was apparently made by Antonio and Nia long before the accident occurred.

“Well, then, I hope you succeed in Indonesia,” said Prita. “Hopefully you can get a girlfriend soon!” jest.

Clara turned towards Prita, then snorted. “I don't want to think about that,” murmured.

“I wonder who is the man who has filled your heart so much that you never want to date anyone here,” said Prita while leaning her body on the back of the bed.

Clara chuckles. “There are no men of any kind in my life, Prita.”

Despite being friends for four years, Clara never talked about her problems with Ansel. Clara deliberately did not want to discuss or even mention Ansel's name because she did not want to think about the man constantly. Even the girl deliberately ignored Ansel every time the man called because he did not want to hear Ansel's voice and instead ended up missing.

He even called Ansel if there was anything important they needed to talk about. In addition, Clara never contacted Ansel. The girl thinks that if Clara avoids Ansel, Ansel will feel lost and realize that Ansel also likes Clara.

“What time will you leave for the airport?” ask Prita.

“Maybe three in the morning. I got a flight schedule at five,” Clara replied as she pressed her shoulders.

“Alright, then tomorrow I will wake up early to take you to the airport,” said Prita then exhaled a long breath. “I will miss you so much.”

Clara and Prita embrace each other.

“I will also miss you a lot, especially your delicious cuisine,” reply Clara.

On the other hand, Ansel had just walked out of the meeting room when he read the short message sent by Clara. Ridwan who found his best friend standing in front of the meeting room while smiling himself became curious and peeked at what Ansel was reading from behind.

“Wah, so Clara is coming home?!” exclaiming Ridwan, making Ansel suddenly turned to him.

“Then, how about you?”

Ansel glanced at the puzzled Ridwan. “What is how?”

The two men then set their feet towards Ansel's office. It is impossible for them to talk about personal problems in front of other employees. Especially when it comes to feelings.

“Are you ready to meet Clara?” ask Ridwan, then sit in the front seat of Ansel's desk.

“Why should I not be ready? He is my nephew, of course I am ready to meet with him,” Ansel replied then pretended to be busy with reading the documents on his desk.

Yes, pretend. Because unbeknownst to Ridwan, in fact the man's question makes Ansel's brain can not stop doubting him. Is Ansel really ready to meet Clara? Clara and Ansel's last meeting was not a pleasant one. They even say goodbye at the airport after weeks of not talking to each other.

Ridwan rolled his eyeballs. “We're friends not for a day or two, Ansel. But, years. I know that you must understand what I mean. Is your heart ready to meet Clara?”

Ansel glanced at Ridwan sharply. “Ck, if you want to talk about it you better get out of my room now. I'm busy, there's no time to talk about unimportant things.”

“Tell me if you still love Clara,” sneer Ridwan slowly before exiting the Ansel workspace.

After Ridwan's death, Ansel was pensive. Splitting up with Clara and being ignored by the girl makes Ansel realize that he also loves Clara.

*****

Clara took a deep breath as she set foot in the homeland she had left four years ago. With a wide smile, he stepped foot while pulling the suitcase towards the arrival gate. He is already looking forward to meeting Ansel as he believes that Ansel has now changed his mind and is aware of his feelings for Clara.

The girl waved her hand as she looked at Ansel. Ansel who realized Clara's arrival smiled happily and waved his hand.

However, Clara's smile disappears when she realizes that Ansel is not coming alone. The girl lowered her hands and began to stare flatly at Ansel and a girl standing beside the man.

“How was your trip? Are you tired?” ask Ansel.

Clara smiled faintly, then hugged Ansel at a glance. “I'm tired. Come on, let's go home now,” he said in a cold tone and then directly into the car to cover his heart which hurt when he saw Ansel together with a girl.