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Fabian's admiration for Yasmin had already begun when they first met. At that time, they met at Yasmin's eighth birthday event. Fabian's parents and Yasmin's parents are just starting to build a business together. It just so happens that Fabian is the same age as Yasmin, they are happy to be able to make their two children friends.
Yasmin used to be a shy little girl and didn't talk much. Fabian could miraculously make Yasmin laugh and they ended up being close. However, they had to separate due to Fabian's parents' divorce. The boy was forced to follow his mother to his hometown—Bandung.
After Fabian got older, he decided to go to school in Jakarta and live again with his father. Yasmin and Fabian finally meet again in high school, one class. Gradually, a sense of admiration for Yasmin used to be, turned into a sense of liking and finally Fabian really solidified his heart that he had fallen in love with the girl.
However, the god of love never sided with him. Fabian was never lucky to get a chance to chase Yasmin. For example, after the divorce of Yasmin. He had no time to find the woman. Because he was busy taking care of his father's parent company. As an only child, he would own the company. Flash media—which is engaged in advertising. Which has now grown through Fabian's hard work.
“When is he getting married, San? Can I come?” ask Fabian then. He forgot for a moment the tightness in his chest.
If it was .. I don't dare to kill me. You have to ask Yasmin first, but even if I ask, Yasmin will definitely say no problem if you come.” Santi justifies the speech.
“Yes, definitely. Yasmin is good, it's just that she can't be mine.” His face was made to be disappointed.
“Woi, don't keep hoping!” Santi flicked his finger right in front of Fabian's dreamy-looking face, guessed by now he must have imagined Yasmin's face.
“Alright, later when the wedding arrives, I will take you. But I have a condition.” Santi continued his words.
He was very confident, Fabian's meeting back with Yasmin would have an emotional scene going on. Moreover, Yasmin, still felt guilty about her rejection a few years ago. Fabian had indeed been acting ordinary, hiding his feelings well. However, their long friendship will not be as stiff as new acquaintances.
“Why use terms?” Fabian scrunched his forehead in astonishment.
“Termsnya, promise you will not make a tantrum or whatever it is, you just come to celebrate his happiness and congratulate him. Understand?” Santi warned. Fabian used to stick with Yasmin if he met, it would cause problems with Eza later.
“Do you not trust me, San? Have I ever done anything weird?” Fabian looked lethargic sighing harshly.
“Yes, yes I believe. I'll let you know if you want to go to Jogja.”
After satisfied chatting. Santi also said goodbye to go home first, while Fabian was still in the restaurant with a glass of drink that accompanied him. His solitude this time was not something easy for him, the figure of a handsome and also kind man, he very carefully chose the woman who would be his companion. Moreover, many women now only like possessions rather than love, so Fabian was so lazy to respond to women out there. Being a voter is not embarrassing.
Yasmin, that's all she's been holding in her little heart. When he grew up, he did not dare to express his feelings until in the end Yasmin married Hilman, he could only be sincere. However, when she divorced Hilman and tried to find information about Yasmin on her father—Gito. The man was actually asked to be patient and should focus first on his company. But good luck never appeared before him. The desire to have Yasmin never materialized.
Now, he is back to being a pitiful man, missing already the chance to have Yasmin. Asa is just a wish, he is just trying to sincerely accept the destiny that has been outlined.
"Fabian, you pathetic man." He murmured inwardly, then laughed discordantly to himself.
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"Za, you want to marry Yasmin. Why do you still work here?"
Eza looked up after Aldo touched his shoulder. Not many customers came that night, so he could relax and chat with his future wife. Eza never absent to ask the news of Yasmin and their future baby. Every time there is an opportunity. Small forms of attention he can give to loved ones.
"Why indeed? I still have a lot of needs." Eza is back on the phone screen.
"But Yasmin's mom is tajir loh. You can just ask to meet all the needs of Ms. Yasmin." Aldo. He deliberately teased his best friend.
Eza throws a washcloth tucked in his apron bag "Lo thinks I'm what? Brondong who likes to drain the price of aunts? I'm the guy so I have to pay for him, not the other way around. I want to be her husband again. I'm getting less and less entitled to ask for what he's got" said Eza a little upset.
Aldo chuckles at it. Eza is not that type, all his friends know that. "Waahh, salute me equally lo. Kirain got a rich widow already good at living you."
"So you're ready, so husband and father?"
"Ready man."
"You sure, Za? The responsibility is big?"
"Gue knows the responsibility is great. I have to face that much. If you're a good guy, you'll understand."
"It's so lo, I'm a good guy."
"Well, I'm good. Wh why? Wanna argue?" Eza is a little glaring. "Say you envy, soon I will ngeduluin lo." Eza laughed with satisfaction.
"Diiihh, who is envious. I still enjoy my youth. Don't think of marriage first."
While they were chatting, suddenly the voice of a woman greeted.
"Haii, guys .. Who is married?"
Eza and Aldo jumped in shock. Lisa who had come out of nowhere, asked like that. Did the girl hear their conversation? Eza and Aldo looked at each other. Lisa is very difficult to handle. If Eza's problems get caught by Lisa. Could be dangerous, one campus will be in an uproar.
"Why bengong? What are you guys talking about?"
Eza gestured to Aldo. Keep Lisa quiet if their conversation gets caught. Eza is lazy to serve that one creature.
"Eyeh, Lis. When did Li come? You hear what, Lis?"
"New aja. I'm hearing Lo said marry me, Do. Who wants to marry?" Lisa repeated the question.
The faces of the two men looked relieved. Thankfully, Lisa did not listen.
"I'm ., but later, if I'm successful." Aldo replied.
"O." Oo." Just the short answer the girl gave, then turned to Eza. "Za, I'm hanging out yuk!" That girl was always a lax.
The cute Eza as usual doesn't care. "Gue's working again."
"But the cafe is quiet again, I just rest. I'm going to have Nik alone." Lisa whining.
"Gue can't." Eza immediately got up to leave the girl.
Lisa who was upset was always ignored was angry. "Za, why the hell is Lo always cuekin me. I never wanted to take the road. But you know, I like Lo?"
Eza is tired of always avoiding. At the end of it, Lisa would have never been caught up to go after him. "Trus if you like me. Should I like it too? I have to go with you too?" ask Ez a little care.
"Jalan ama Bu Yasmin aja Lo want. Why wouldn't I want to?"
Eza jerks. Lisa know something?
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