Lu[C]Ka Love
46. FAIR-MINDEDNESS

The next day, I got used to my routine that I used to do here. I quickly picked up the plant watering equipment. Don't forget to give fertilizer so that all plants grow lushly. I greet Edi who is still loyal to work in the Bahari family.

At six o'clock in the morning, I'll walk my feet into the kitchen. The kitchen is not a permanent kitchen in the room. I'm sure that kitchen doesn't exist anymore.

I was surprised to find that the kitchen was still there. I smiled because Grandpa didn't break it.

I saw someone already there.

"Lucka?" I muttered to myself.

Is this real? Lucka's cooking there. It was not in vain that she took cooking classes. I approached him. I feel like there's something weird about him. Last night he looked very sad. But now he was cheerful and even cooking.

"Lucka, what are you doing?"

"I? I was cooking. Can't you see what I'm doing?"

"I knew. But you are still grieving. No need to bother preparing breakfast. Let me continue."

"no need. I want to make some breakfast for Grandma. From yesterday he hasn't eaten."

"But are you sure Grandma wants to eat your cooking?"

"Hey, Chef! Don't insult dong! I've been cooking for almost a month. Right here! Please taste first! If it's not good just spit it out!"

I took a spoon and took a little food that Lucka cooked. He's cooking fried rice.

"Hmmm, it feels good. Nice work, Lucka!" I grimaced.

"I used the cobek and the rivet to make the seasoning. Just like you ever did."

"Eh?"

"You remember? You used to say, want to be like a tear and a yoke that will never be separated. But why are we separated now?" said Lucka looks sad.

"Lucka-"

"Love, can we go back to what we used to be? Can we be like an inseparable tear and tear?"

I stared at Lucka inside. Seeking the truth of what he said.

"No need to answer now. I'm gonna take this to Grandma's room. Then, we'll have breakfast together."

Lucka, I don't know how I feel right now. But being with you like this makes me so happy.

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At seven in the morning we started breakfast. Lucka and I sat facing each other. We steal each other's eyes once in a while. I was embarrassed as he kept looking at me.

"What the hell is it? Is there something weird about my face?" tanyaku.

"No. It's just that you're so pretty."

Good Lord! Why would he say something like this?

"You're a grown woman now."

"Thank you." I said while smiling.

"Good morning, Mr. Lucka..."

I rounded my eyes to see who the guests were coming to greet Lucka.

"Mas Juna? Already come?"

"Did I interrupt your breakfast?"

"No. Please sit down, Mom!"

"You came to pick up Love?" asked Lucka with a slight annoyance.

"Yes. He had to change his teaching class because he had permission yesterday." Chef Juna replied casually.

After breakfast I leave with Mas Juna. After all, I'm not part of the Bahari family anymore. I keep Mas Juna's feelings as well. He's the one with me now, not Lucka. I say goodbye to Lucka even though it feels heavy.

Arriving in front of the house, Mas Juna opened the car door for me. He is a very attentive person.

I've been in the car for a few minutes with Mas Juna, but he didn't even start the engine.

"Love, I have something to tell you."

"Eh? About what?"

"I lied to you. At that time I said I didn't test you, it wasn't true. I did deliberately put Lucka in your class, to test you, whether you still love him or not. And now I have the answer."

The atmosphere suddenly returned. I stared into Mas Juna's black bead. There's sadness there.

"You still love Lucka..."

For a moment I was stunned by Mas Juna's words.

"Mas, me and Lucka..."

"You sure you've forgotten him? Are you sure you don't love him anymore? For the first time, be true to your own heart, Love. I beg..."

Juna is right. I can't lie anymore.

"I'm sorry, Mom..." My tears can no longer be contained.

Although there is no definitive answer from me, it can still make Mas Juna understand about my heart.

"Go! Pursue your happiness, Love..."

I opened the car door and ran into the house. With the courage I have right now, I must confess my feelings to Lucka.

I continued running towards the northern mansion. I wiped my tears with my hands and kept running.

That's her! It's Lucka! L saw.

"Luckoooooooooo!" I'm yelling.

Lucka stood looking at me running towards him.

I adjusted my breath after I managed to stand in front of him.

"Love? You back?" ask Lucka confused.

"Lucka, I love you..."

And that sentence just slid off my lips. Lucka smiled happily at it.

"I love you too."

We cuddled. Real tight. I miss you so much, Lucka. I don't want to lose you again.

"Thank you for admitting it" he said softly in my ear.

...***...

We both headed for Grandpa Jansen's still-wet grave.

"Grandfather, forgive us for not being able to realize Grandpa's wishes until grandfather died. But this time we promised to do the will that grandfather gave. I'll marry Love."

Lucka showed her ring finger and pinky which turned out to be embedded in our old engagement ring.

"So you...?"

"I still keep it and wear it. I believe you are the woman God sent me. Although our path is long enough to be united. But I always believed that you still loved me. Love, this time will you get engaged to me again?"

I nodded steadily. "Even marry you I would..."

Lucka took off the ring that was on her little finger and put it on my ring finger which turned out to still fit even though it had passed for five years. We smiled happily together. Lucka kissed my forehead.

"I bless you!"

The voice of a stranger surprised us both.

"Sister Lucki!" girang kataku.

Brother Lucki's headed to Grandpa Jansen's grave. Stay there for a few minutes and then stand up.

"I'm sorry, I came late. And I hope you will always be happy. Both are forever."

"Aamiin..." Answer us in unison.