Jakarta - Tokyo Love Story
43. Confess!

Edward looked into Kalula's eyes. He was at a loss for words.

What are we?

How should he respond to this question?

"Ed, I know you're a good man. But I think you're too good for me. You know everything about my life because I told you everything. About my parents, my papa, my toxic stepmom, about Edo. Everything was.

I've never had a close friend other than Edo. Since I was a teenager, I have only Edo, Edo, and Edo. You're the first boyfriend besides Edo who's very close to me.

I don't know if this kind of relationship is normal? Or is it just me who doesn't have anyone else to tell, so I'm comfortable with you?"

Kalula vented all these words without a plan. He was also surprised by himself. But he already spoke. Never mind, maybe it's time to be honest.

Edward was silent. He just looked at Kalula with a guilty look.

"Ed, answer. I talked to Edo a lot before deciding to break up last night. He thinks I'm crazy knowing I'm staying at your apartment. Edo thinks you're evil or have bad intentions.

I explained that you are good. You helped me. Edo..."

Kalula moved his hand doubtfully, like he was at a loss for words.

Edward was silent. Only his eyes were staring at Kalula without blinking.

Edward may be a bit panicked now that he realizes that Kalula's innocence is over. Kalula seemed to have realized his feelings.

"Edo says there can't be a guy who's as good as a girl if he doesn't have any feelings.

You're so mysterious. As long as we know, all the things we talk about are just about me. I'm blind to a lot of things about your life. Edo thinks I've gone that far as you think I cheated on you.

Now because of Edo last night I'm sober. We've come this far, Ed. You always hug, calm, help, comfort. Would it be normal for all of those actions if you just thought I was a coworker? So what are we, Ed?"

Kalula looked at Edward. Their eyes meet.

Ah, those brown eyes. The eyes that always divert Kalula's world.

"We..."

Again Edward could only say a piece. After heartbreak and difficulty falling in love again Edward so difficult to express feelings.

"We what?" Kalula is demanding.

"We... . I'm confused what I'm calling us. Yeah, I like you, Kal. Love it since the first time we met when you accidentally bumped into me at the cafe.

Yeah, I like you. Then we got closer and I finally knew you had Edo. But I like it even more. I'm just confused to say this because yesterday you were still the same Edo.

I'm afraid I ruined everything. So..."

Edward looked at Kalula and could no longer bear to not grab the girl's hand.

Kalula was a bit jolted as well. He just looked at his own hand which was now held by Edward.

"I like you. I feel dear. And I'm looking after you. Your mastiin driver is fine, smiles every day, spirit is living life again.

Kal, I know this is surprising. Moreover, you also just broke up. I don't want to lie about my own feelings. I'm not asking anything from you. I just want you not to stay away after knowing all these feelings. I don't demand anything.

I'm not asking you to return my unilateral feelings. I don't want you to feel indebted because I helped and then this relationship became awkward.

Please, we were like yesterday. Don't move. Slowly. You will know for yourself how your heart is. I just don't lie to myself..."

Edward's voice was truly sincere and made Kalula melt. Moreover, Edward increasingly clasped his hands tightly, as if to convince himself more.

Kalula tried to shake off this feeling. He was only afraid of being carried away by feelings because of heartbreak. Nah! It can't be like this. Edward is still hiding his other secrets. It's about his identity.

Edward looked at his hands with a bit of nervousness. With Edward sitting at the bottom and Kalula sitting on the chair, the atmosphere was like Edward was proposing to Kalula.

"You keep saying you don't want to lie to yourself and your feelings. But you're still lying to me about your identity. Now honestly Ed. I'm giving you a chance..."

Kalula said in a serious tone.

Edward, who had looked down at the hand, finally raised his head. Kalula looked at him with a shocked look mixed in confusion.

Identity? Meanin?

Uh! Never mind last night Edo revealed his secret to Kalula. But how did Edo know about him? Oho! Edo may know from Seira!

Aghhh! Seira!

It felt like Edward asked Seira and called his cousin right now. But how, can't! There's Kalula in front of him now.

Edward was panicking! Moreover, Kalula's gaze seemed as if he wanted to demand a quick answer.

"Ed? Answer me." Kalula seemed to be pressing.

Edward looked down at the expensive carpet of his apartment with a sigh.

"Mmm, you know where? Meaning identity? From Edo?" Edward asked doubtfully.

Kalula then laughed softly. He then shook his head.

"You don't need to know where I'm from. What is clear is that I know there is something that you are covering up from me and I just understand now. About this luxury apartment, the car you said belonged to your cousin. Too awkward, Ed.

So you want to explain now or not?" Kalula then rubbed his swollen eyes and tried to control himself.

Either a broken heart overnight makes what kind of hormones raging in his body, to the point of affecting his brain and mouth to babble this much.

Maybe he just wants to get out and needs an explanation. So many problems came in his life to make him dissolve and forget, if the new stranger he knew less than a month had gone too far into his life, and maybe also his heart.

Tik tuk tik tuk!

The sound of the clock seconds moving as if creating an increasingly gripping atmosphere. It was as if Kalula was counting down waiting for Edward to answer.

Edward was silent. His face suddenly tense.

Yes, the tension of this atmosphere exceeded the tension as he was arguing with his mother. This one's more scary. All he faced was Kalula. Petite girl, beautiful cheeks charming.

"Ed, it's you if you're not ready to talk. As for your feelings for me, I will not be forbidden. It's your right to like anyone, including me.

You know I just broke up and still confused with my own heart and feelings? So please, let me go first to calm down.

Today's payday, right? I'll call the owner of the hostel we saw that time. I'll move as soon as possible.

Thank you for the kindness you put me here, Ed. I just want us to be some distance away because I'm really confused about everything. All your care and kindness means a lot to me."

Kalula said his last words before leaving to leave Edward alone in the middle house of his own apartment.

Jeglex!

Kalula closed the door of the room he occupied slowly. Edward could only stare without being able to prevent or do anything.

Now he just stands up while pacing. Then he decided to go back to his room and call Seira.

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