Jakarta - Tokyo Love Story
60. Steady, Do!

Just a touch of a regular hand on the cheek. It will not cause any spark. But Edo kept Seira's hand down from his face.

"You scared?" Seira said half a whisper. Their faces were so close.

Edo nodded.

"It all started with a mistake. Kalula was certainly disappointed when he found out he did not escape. Even more shocked when I found out that I escaped. Funny, right? I'm obviously happy. What dream did my brain pass this scholarship.

But of course I have a heart. I don't want to take Kalula's dream. I told you I was backing out. But Kalula said no papa I'm leaving. He is optimistic that he can join the program again and qualify so next year can follow.

Just looking at the current situation, if Beni reports about cheating and carrying around Kalula's name, then it's over. Kalula's name will be blacklisted. Don't know what else I'm he's gonna be so angry.

To be honest after breaking up yesterday I was a little relieved too even though there was a feeling of not accepting. Relieved because I didn't hurt him anymore. Not making him sad anymore. Thinking he's loved by a guy like Edward who's more everything than me makes me happy too even though a little jealous."

Edo actually mentioned Kalula's name over and over again. His determination to keep Seira feeling was gone somewhere. He can't help himself. The story of Kalula and their relationship used to always touch his deepest feelings.

Seira looked at Edo with her beautiful eyes. The girl was confused with Edo. But clearly now he was afraid Edo left him back to Jakarta.

Perhaps his feelings for Edo were too early and shallow to be called 'love.' But Seira never felt the same feeling in any man other than Edo. And he didn't want to take that guy off.

"But there is concrete evidence of fraud? Beni just heard your chat with Kalula. If the sponsor calls you, you just say it's slander. If you need to, you can request a retest." Seira shrugged her shoulders. Confused what he would comment.

Seira seemed to be addressing this issue. Mana Seira thought Kalula played a role of this magnitude in Edo's life until he reached Tokyo. Kalula even sacrificed and willing his dream to be captured.

"No way, Sei. I'm a fool about matter, written theory. If retested I obviously did not escape. All my answers are in Kalula. Exact same. We just thought it was ridiculous first. Where do we think that the gini ends. I was chosen and I left." Edo seemed to explain in frustration.

Seira grimaced while biting her lips.

"But how could your final interview pass?" Seira still did not think.

Edo took a deep breath and explained again. "Yes I don't understand. About the fluency of language can I be pitted. I may have been more prepared and looked convincing at the time. Honestly, I woke up late and just left with Kalula. Where there is preparation.

Kalula who desperately studied and prepared for the interview. Maybe he was too nervous and tense. Or somehow. Complicated, Seira.

Don't expect much about us. Just wait for them to open their mouths and it's all over. I went back to Jakarta to be useless trash. My name must also be included in the black list.

To be honest I'm not strong here either and want to give up. Every month in class my head seems like it's going to explode. My brain isn't there, Sei. I'm stupid. You look at me too high. I'm not really that smart."

Edo ended his frustration by hiding his head between his thighs curled up on the sofa.

Oh, in this state Edo misses Kalula and his magical soft words.

"Quiet, Do. Youcan. You're just tired. It's a big dream, Do. I'm sorry you're full. Less what else? This is a rare opportunity to waste. Thousands of people rejected including me and you escaped. Hang on, Do!"

But where there's Kalula. The girl who is now an ex-boyfriend did not even contact him, did not reply to the message. It seems that Kalula no longer cares about Edo and his life changed completely in Tokyo.

"You don't want to survive, Do. You want to leave me? Come on, Do fight again. You are capable, really. How difficult is your course?" Seira seemed to insist.

Seira just doesn't understand that Edo is tired of everything. Edo's not that strong.

Edo just shook his head. Actually getting a minimum score is enough to make the scholarship safe until graduation. Edo could have been focused. But I don't know, pessimism is more in control of him.

"What are you talent for? What are your ideals? Not as far as I know after language education is finished, you test again right to determine the major? It is easy if you choose a major according to your passion and ability.

One semester, Do. Try first. Later persuade your friend. What was his name? Beni's? Explain everything so he understands his condition. Cook the heart of a fellow struggling together from Jakarta and he will kick you home again and report. Aye, right?"

"Yes. I majored in architect. But my grades this semester should be enough. I'm not sure, Sei. About Beni, yeah he's a bit stubborn kid. I don't know if he is or not.

Even though he didn't say anything about this cheating, I still had a moral burden. I feel like I'm deceiving everyone. I think I went back to Jakarta and retreated. It's not too far away."

Edo seemed really desperate.

"Do..."

Seira was clearly panicking. No! He may be able to follow back to Jakarta and return to live with his mother. But the class is not finished.

"I'm dead-end, Sei..."

Edo's voice sounded very weak.

Seira tightened her body towards Edo and grabbed onto his shoulder.

"If you are reported and your scholarship is revoked, I can ask my papa to be your guarantor to stay in Tokyo. Papa can handle everything. He knows a lot of embassies. Your student visa can be converted into a work visa.

If you feel unable to attend college, you can intern at papa's office. Papaku architect. Maybe you don't know yet. But it's true papa has a company here."

Seira's words and the solution that was beyond his mind made Edo amazed.

Yeah, he could intern at Papa Seira's office. He also had an internship at an architect's office. It is not zero zero to start learning. But isn't this a distance? Seira is too good.

If this is the story Edo feels he will be a lot of debt. He knew Seira didn't ask for anything in return. He has everything. Seira just needs love from him. Edo could not give it away completely. His love is still in Jakarta. In the heart of a girl named Kalula.

"Do, trust me. Going back to Jakarta will not make you successful. You must be bothered because Kalula ngurusin spoiled and can not do anything alone. Not to mention his family, his stepmom, his sister.

Udahlah, om same aunt you must be more proud if able to survive. Aye, right? Don't think about your friend. You guys keep up your good relationship. I'm sure they're not the ones." Seira's soothing voice was melodious and crisp. Moreover, he said it right behind Edo's ears.

Edo who had little hope about the good offer Seira so slightly changed the look on his face. Seira was so demeaning to Kalula. Edo was in heartache too. Kalula's not that bad. Yesterday he asked for help because it was a long time ago if there was anything always to complain to Edo.

"Calulas aren't that bad. He's just..."

"What's free?" Seira cuts. His tone sounded jealous.

Edo was silent. Yes, Kalula did depend on him without him noticing. Edo made it so because 5 years was so long. Kalula knew no one but Edo to share his grievances and tribulations.

The effect is spoiled and always needs help. But considering now there is a rich man named Edward who will be in vain beside him to make Edo's heart hurt again.

"OKAY. I'll try to hold on." Edo said slowly.

Seira smiled and hugged him. His body suddenly stiffened, but finally he returned the hug, just as his phone rang.

Yes, Kalula finally replied to her message...

Until now Edo did not know that yesterday Seira had received a call from Kalula while sleeping. I don't know what it would be like if Edo knew how fierce Seira's insults towards Kalula were.

When will he know? Is Kalula going to complain?

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