Love Coiled Stains
Lunch break

"Assalamualaikum Ya" Sapa Riko as I was relaxing enjoying lunch in the cafeteria that was made for office employees.

"Walaikumsalam" Welcome me.

"Sit down" I added again.

"A rest huh? By himself? Santi Mana" asked the bespectacled man through the cafeteria room looking for Santi's whereabouts.

"Yes himself. I don't know where Santi is. I haven't met him yet" I cried still scooping for a mouthful of the food I ordered earlier. Speaking of work, I started back at work a few days ago. Well don't want to linger too long in sadness and regret. I want to forget by busying myself with working like this.

"Why did you come here?" I asked in surprise when Riko suddenly came to my office.

"Son, just stop by. Intentionally, I want to meet you too. Want to say something important to you" replied Riko a little hesitant.

"What are you talking about?" Ask me to stop my lunch activities looking at Riko with questions.

"About us" Riko gave a clue.

"About us? What's wrong with us? You and I mean, right?" Actually I already know where Riko's direction and purpose of talking. However, I chose to pretend not to know. I don't want to guess anyway not necessarily what I think is the same as what Riko wants to say.

Not directly answering Riko seemed to think. Maybe he wants to compile a series of sentences to express what is in his mind and heart at this time.

"What's wrong?" I asked back.

"Why is it?"

"Yes, it's nothing. But you're sure?" Riko asked back.

"Inshaallah Ko, if he is my soul mate, everything will be fine. And if he wasn't meant for me, there would be a way for God to stop my marriage and Arga. I'm sure God has given me what I need not what I want" I said confidently.

"But you don't love her. And he doesn't love you either. You married by force for what happened to you"

"Keep me how?" Ask me to ask for a solution.

"Cancel your marriage, marry me. I can accept you for who you are. I loved you so much long ago Yes" Spontaneously I rounded my eyes. So shocked at what Riko said. Indeed I know Riko from a long time ago loved me. But for the events that have happened to me, it could be that love was lost. I'm not the old Rea anymore. I've been different.

"Sorry Riko, it's impossible. I don't want you to take on the actions of others. It's like people eat the jackfruit and you eat the sap. I don't want Riko. And I also don't want to disappoint Arga's good intentions. Moreover, her parents who have given my blessing and support" explained me. Riko looked surprised to hear me say that. He thought back for a moment.

"Do you love her?" Ask him to investigate.

"What?" Of course I'm surprised.

"Is this because you love him?" Ask Riko back.