Jakarta - Tokyo Love Story
16. Phone call from Tokyo

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"Hello?"

"Well..."

Silent.

Kalula closed his eyes. The phone stays in his ear. He was determined, if this time Edo invites a fight again, then he will ask for a break up. He's tired already.

But a minute had passed and there was no sound of Edo snapping. What was astonishing was that the voice of the man was hoarse, like one who was enduring a heavy sorrow.

"Kal, why didn't you say it?" ask Edo.

Kalula opened her eyes. Mouth locked. Edo's tone of voice had changed. It became like before. Soft, sweet, and attentive.

"I'm so sorry. I'm emotionless. I can't control myself. I even become a short axis that is easily instigated by your Mama's speech. About the cause you fought and you left the house..."

Edo seemed speechless. There's no way he can say lightly, "Oh, you're a stepson, yeah. Your biological mother actually died while giving birth to you!"

Nah! Edo couldn't. Family is very important to Kalula's life. It's a sensitive topic.

Kalula did not answer. Oh, Mama Sastri was honest with Edo. Good though. But still she was crying.

"Fuck... . I'm so sorry." Edo spoke again. Now he did not know how to calm the crying Kalula. Distance makes Edo difficult.

Kalula was still crying. As if there was a relief of its own.

Yes, the heart cannot lie. Edo has been half his life since he was a teenager. They grew up together, grew up together.

As soon as he heard that painful fact yesterday, the only person he wanted to hug was Edo. But Edo was too far away, and the one who was always beside him was Edward.

"Hey, you got me to spill it all. Why not a story, Kal?" Edo asked softly.

"You're even angry. You misunderstood me. You accuse the no-no. I'm too tired to explain because your tone is already high first. Do you know I can't be this way?" Kalula tried to speak on the sidelines of his broken prey.

"okay, sorry. From now on I will not be angry. I will explain you first. Okay well? Where do you live now? Let me get Roby to check you out." Edo immediately asked.

Kalula immediately stopped crying. Be dead. Where might he say that now he lives hitchhiking in Edward's apartment.

"Kal's? How silent? Sorry, I don't want to fight anymore. But yesterday you were the same Edward-Edward. Don't tell me you're staying at her place?" Edo's tone still sounded soft, but Kalula could feel the seriousness in his tone.

Yeah, where's a boyfriend willing to see his girlfriend stay at another guy's place?

"D-Do, i... . I'm still hitchhiking, haven't moved a hostel. Not payday yet, Do. I don't have any money. But.., but it's a rame-rame, Do. Boy girl. They have long. There's Edward because he lives here too. They rented that apartment, Do. I'll be looking for a hostel as soon as payday." Kalula answered quickly.

"When?" Edo replied in a flat tone. It feels like he doesn't like this situation.

"Next week maybe. End of the month." Kalula replied rather uncertainly.

Silent again. Kalula returned to the bed. To be honest after he got along with Edo, he still hid his fears. He was afraid of being caught living alone with Edward.

Roby's friend Edo couldn't have checked into the apartment. But Kalula was still afraid.

"OKAY. Take care of yourself. I'm sending you some money, Kal. But my savings are running out. Yesterday Mama Sastri borrowed." Edo said softly.

"Do, I told you. Why do you love, anyway? It can't be paid, Do! Just so you know, Mama looks good in front of you. But he's evil, Do. I was beaten, tortured, that's since I was a kid.

I should have realized something was wrong. It turns out to be true. I'm not his real son. I never told you that because I was ashamed. Now don't you ever trust her words again.

I'm Karina's number block. He kept calling me with his number because his phone was broken. You block her number too, yeah. You called me to ask for money again.

I don't care, Do. He was gonna tell me I'm a bad boy or something. I'm tired of being blackmailed. If papa finds out, I'm sure he'll take me. Please, don't be seduced again by Mama Sastri." Kalula pleads.

"Yes. I'll block the number later. Sorry, Kal. I can actually send my monthly money to you. But I don't know who I want to pinjem. It's not good to borrow money from children." Edo felt guilty.

"No papa. Don't think about it." Kalula closed his eyes again.

Ah, leg. He now feels no longer alone. Indeed, during his quarrel with Edo, there was Edward who always filled his emptiness. But it feels different. Edo has known him since he was not an adult. Edward only knew him for a few weeks.

Kalula opened her eyes. He wanted to hit his own head.

Holy hooch! What has he been doing these past few days? Comfortable embrace, hand in hand, Edward's embrace on his shoulder. They even slept in bed. Yes, even though Edward claimed to be asleep. But still...

Kalula felt stupid. If Edo finds out, he'll be labeled cheating. Holy hooch!

Suddenly Kalula's head thought something similar had happened to Edo and Erina.

Nope!

Seeing Edo and Erina sitting next to each other while eating together alone made Kalula jealous.

Can you say he cheated?

"Yes, of course Kalula. You're so ridiculous! Yesterday Edo said. You're cheap!" Kalula suddenly woke up. He wants to slap himself.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

"Kala! Want to have dinner? Have you had a shower yet?" Edward called from behind the door.

Kalula's eyes immediately glared. Geez! He hoped Edo would not listen.

"Kal's? That who?" Edo apparently heard. He asked suspiciously.

"Eh, that's a friend who lives here too. We cooked together. Dance with You must have been waiting. Yaudah, Do. I'll call you later. It was almost 12pm in Tokyo. You are sleeping yes. Okay?"

Tut!

Kalula immediately ended the call and ran towards the door. He deliberately mentioned the name of the original woman so that Edo would trust him more.

Yigg!

Edward looked at her in surprise.

"Well, Kal. I thought you had a shower."

Kalula was silent and could only reply with a smile.

"I fell asleep, Ed. I'll take a shower, okay?" Kalula then grinned.

"Oh, okay. I wait in the middle room. I ordered dinner for us." Edward smiled sweetly.

"OK," Kalula lirih said.

***

Kalula stared at the food that Edward had ordered in front of him in a daze. For the size of an ordinary person, wasn't this food too luxurious? Kalula knew the price would be good too.

Edward responded immediately. He said he ordered through an online application and got a promo.

"Eat, Kal." Edward held out a chopstick.

Kalula nodded then ate awkwardly.

Actually he was awkward because suddenly he felt guilty to Edo. Kalula realized he shouldn't be living here.

"Ed, can I say no?" Kalula asked doubtfully.

Edward shrugged his shoulders, letting go casually.

"Can I borrow some money? I think I should get out of here and find a boarding place. I'll change the payday directly."

Edward's relaxed face changed immediately.

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