Lu[C]Ka Love
42. BECAUSE YOU LOVE

It's been a week since Lucka became a student of the course Love in cooking class. Slow but sure, Lucka was getting used to being in the kitchen. He began making his own food menu even though he was still assisted by Chef Marko. The atmosphere in the Baharipun residence began to cheer again with the presence of Lucka who always horrendous home with cooking events. Lucka revives the kitchen that Love used to cook in, but has long been neglected.

Grandpa Jansen and Grandma Jessi love Lucka's change which now seems more cheerful. Lucka, who used to be known as the stiff face, is now more comfortable when meeting other people.

That day there was no teaching class. He who was relaxed at home, suddenly surprised by the arrival of Chef Juna who invited him out.

"Where are we going?"

"Can't if I take you away, you don't have to go anywhere."

"Oops! Sorry, hehe. I am taking the holiday of teaching. I usually tell them to rest at home. Why suddenly...?"

"There's just something. That's why I'm taking you away."

Love asks nothing more and enjoys their journey.

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Arriving somewhere,

"Wait, Mom! Is this ... hotel? What do you want to take me to the hotel?"

"Don't think negative first why the hell? I'm not asking you to 'guest'. Come on, come with me!" Chef Juna walks ahead of Love.

"Ngamar said? Hiiii!" Love shuddered in horror.

It turned out they were heading to a restaurant in the five-star hotel.

"Come in! Someone's waiting for you there." Chef Juna.

"someone? Who?" Love begins to doubt.

"I told you I wouldn't do something you don't like. Go then! You'll want to see him too."

"Did?"

Despite the doubt, Love still goes into a closed resto.

"Miss Love!"

"Eh? Mr Teddy?" Love frowned.

"Please, Miss. The big master is waiting."

"Wait on! Grand Master? What does it mean..."

"Grandfather?" Love is happy and at the same time touched to meet again with Grandpa Jansen.

"Love, come here, son." Grandpa Jansen welcomed Love with a smile.

Love's eyes glazed over when she met Grandpa Jansen.

"How are you doing, son? You're a big man now."

"Grandfather, forgive Love. Never been to Grandpa and Grandma."

"It's okay, son. Grandpa knows you're still mad at Grandpa."

"No, Cake. Love isn't mad at Grandpa."

"How's your mother doing?"

"Good mother's news, Cake. What about grandma? Why don't you go with Grandpa?"

"Thank God you're okay. Sorry to ask Juna to bring you here. Because grandpa was afraid you wouldn't see grandpa."

"Don't take it as a debt, son. It's grandfather's duty."

"But, why did Grandpa suddenly want to meet me?"

"You must have met Lucka, right?"

Love nodded.

"He signed up for your cooking class. Sorry if he's troubling you."

"Not at all, Cake. Lucka ... she's very quick to learn."

"She's changed a lot, love. Ever since grandfather asked him to take care of his Papa company in Singapore, he started to change. Grandpa's sure it must be because of you."

"Eh? Because me?" Love breathes and then smiles.

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Love kept thinking about Grandpa Jansen's words yesterday. It never seemed real that Jansen's grandfather would thank him. Love really feels that Lucka has changed. He was no longer the stiff and selfish man he used to be. Love felt it after seeing her several times in the teaching class. And today, they will meet again.

Love kept sighing as Lucka always stole a glance to stare at her silently. Things are awkward, but Love tries to be professional. He ignores Lucka's different-looking gaze towards him.

Cooking class is over and Cinta is still struggling to finish the cooking utensils. It was no longer seen Lucka who usually helped him.

"Thank God he's home." Inner Love.

Love locked the classroom door and made sure again that the door had been locked tightly.

"I'll drive you home, Chef!"

That voice made Love gasp in disbelief. "Lucka?! Why are you still here?"

"I'm waiting for Chef. How's it? I'll drive you home! It's getting dark soon, you know!"

"Necessary, thank you. I can take a cab."

"But here it seems like there are rarely taxis passing by! Come along, Chef!"

"Luckie! Don't make me!"

"Love, what's wrong?" Chef Juna came to mediate them.

"There's nothing, Mom. It's just..."

"Mass? Hahaha, is that right? You call him, 'Mas'? Is it not wrong? Haha." Lucka cut out the phrase Love.

"What's so funny, young master Lucka?" Chef Juna was getting upset.

"Udah, Mom. No need to be treated." Love dissolves.

"Wait on! Waitaminute! So y'all...? You guys got a relationship? That's right!" lady Lucka.

"Yes, I am a lover of Love now. You want what?"

"I don't want anything, but look at dong. You guys are no match at all! And you, Love! Do you want a guy who is twice your age? Is that true?!"

"What did you say?!" Chef Juna was ready to point his fist at Lucka if Love hadn't stopped him.

"Stop, Lucka! It's none of your business, who I want to be with. Come on, Mas, let's get out of here. Don't mind him!"

Lucka grinned at the departure of Love and Chef Juna.