
Felicie felt a pain in her head as soon as she woke up. It felt he was lazy to get out of bed but because his throat felt very dry made him have to get up.
He slowly walked to the kitchen, poured water into a glass, and quickly drank it to the end.
After the water soaked her throat Felicie returned to her room. He was right – right just want in the room all day without doing any actuality.
He wants a lot of rest so that tomorrow he can be much better. But just now he was about to throw himself back into the mattress, heard a ringing sound from his cellphone.
Felicie ignored the ringing sound until the call stopped on its own. But the sound went back again and this time the caller did not seem to give up. He continued to contact Felicie without stopping until Felicie finally reached the phone in his bag.
Felicie lazily looked at the phone screen, it turned out that Airin had called her. He then shifted the answer button half-heartedly, because he did not want Airin to know that he had just finished crying and it was because of Elbert.
“ Hello ... Felicie ! Where are you, why did I call from earlier you did not lift ?” airin's shrill voice filled his ears.
“ Hmm... I just returned home internships continue to fall asleep. What's up, Rin ... ?” felicie is lying.
“ Oh, lo sleep ... I kirain lo why – napa ! “ said Airin breathed a sigh of relief.
“ What could happen to me ! “ ask Felicie flat.
“Ah, not what – what ! You see your store is not open.” said Airin deliberately lied.
“ Udah, you just want to say that invitation. I want to sleep again!” said Felicie wants to immediately decide their chat because he does not want Airin to know that his mood is not good – is fine now.
“ Uh, wait Feli .. actually I and Devan want to convey something the same lo today. But unfortunately to be delayed, my parents happened to have business here so they invited us to dinner outside. Mama also ngajak lo ... ! Lo, can it be ... ?” airin asked after explaining why he called Felicie.
Felicie let out a heavy sigh hearing Airin's words. He could not have joined Airin and his parents in a state of eyes that are still swollen like this. But he had to give a good reason to reject it so that Airin was not disappointed and suspicious.
“ Hmm .. sorry, Rin ... I can't go out today. Say hello from me to aunt and om." said Felicie.
“Hah , why can't it ? Though mama really want to meet with lo , Feli .. !” airin said with a disappointed tone.
“ Very sorry, yes Rin .. do not know why, my head since the internship was very sick. So I went to bed in the apartment. Actually when you call my phone repeatedly I want to continue sleeping again. But because you don't stop too, so I lift.” said Felicie honestly, because he really does have a headache.
“ Lo, pain .... did I and Devan to where you used to go, yes ... ?” ask Airin to worry.
“ Do not, deh .. lo and Devan will go the same om and aunt. Soon I will also recover if I have enough rest. “ Felicie is not possible to allow Airin to come to - apartment and see his condition now which is clearly seen if he is not good – is fine.
“ Hmm ... Yes, if so ! Lo fast heal yes ... !” airin.
“ Yes, Rin ... Thanks ! Greetings yes, make aunt and om.” Felicie answered quickly.
“ Okey, But tomorrow after elo apprenticeship, we have to meet. There is something important that I want to say the same lo !” airin said again.
Felicie's forehead wrinkled at Airin's words. From the beginning he called Felicie, he said he wanted to say something important. But it was important what Airin wanted to tell him.
“ Do not – do not ... ? Did Airin and Devan see the news about Elbert ? Is that what Airin wanted to tell her ? “ murmur felicie slowly.
“ Lo by the way, feli ... ?” airin asked who heard Felicie muttering something not so obvious.
“ Hah, Nothing, I just said Okey ... ! Tomorrow we meet at the cafe near the campus, yes ... but go home to college, Rin.” Felicie lies.
“ Loh, kog, home college ? Go home apprenticeship, let the time be long for us to chat. “ said Airin reminded Felicie.
“Hmm .. udah, tomorrow I am just wondering lo something.” said Felicie trying to make his voice sound cheerful.
“ Okey, deh .. if so I close the phone. Udah, now Lo break , let it heal quickly ! “ says Airin attention.
"Hmm .." said Felicie briefly, nodding her head in response to Airin's words.
After Airin disconnected his phone call Felicie was only able to breathe with relief.
He just doesn't want Airin so can't have fun – with his parents if he gets to know the real state of Felicie.
“ Remember Felicie ! Starting tomorrow you should be good – fine ... ! “ murmured slowly while laying his body back to his bed.
But again – again the break is interrupted. This time, the bell apartment sounded.
“ Who came to - apartment ? Airin and Devan are unlikely, they are definitely again preparing – ready to go with both parents. What, don't – don't, Elbert who came to explain the problem to me ?” Felicie hurriedly got up from her bed after thinking about this.
Felicie immediately tidied up her messy face and hair. He tried to cover his swollen eyes with concealer so as not to be too visible.
He immediately came out of his room after believing he looked better.
Felicie stood for a moment in front of her apartment door to ease her rumbling chest.
He didn't even see who was coming from the camera in his apartment, because in his mind felicie hoped that Elbert would visit him.
Felicie then grabbed the doorknob and immediately opened it. But he was very surprised to see that it was not Elbert who came but Dave.
He was silent at the door for a moment regretting his stupidity for still expecting Elbert to come to him.
“ Felicie ... You good – fine ?” dae asked worriedly looking at Felicie who was just silent like a statue.
“ Felicie .. !” dave touched Felicie's hand again to make her sober.
“ Hah ... what ?” felicie was surprised.
“ You're good – is fine, right ... ? “ Dave repeated his question.
“ Oh, yes ... I'm good – fine, just my head is a little dizzy ! What is it you came to - my apartment, Dave ?” felicie tried to cover up her feelings of sadness.
“ Oh, that was on my campus, Airin and Devan agreed to meet you. But because I saw you guys weren't in the store, so I came here.” Dave explained to Felicie.
“ Hmm ... Airin and Devan go with their parents. But why do you guys have to make a deal to meet me. “ asked Felicie in surprise.
“ I can't log in ... ?” dave asked to switch the conversation while watching Felicie's face look pale despite trying to cover it up.
He is sure that Felicie is not in good condition – is fine.
“ Oh, sorry, not that I don't want you to come in but you came when I just wanted to rest, Dave ! Tomorrow, yes ... we chat.” said Felicie wants to finish it immediately.
Dave who heard Felicie's words didn't heed it at all. He knew something was being hidden by Felicie. Dave then breaks into Felicie's apartment.
“ Dave ... what do you do ?” felicie looked at him with a feeling of annoyance.
“ Hehehe .. I'm thirsty, Feli. Request a drink dong ... ! You could have died of thirst!”said Dave chuckling softly while putting on a clear expression.
“ Huff ... briefly !” felicie said and walked into the kitchen.
“Nih .. !” said Felicie put a glass on the table.
“ Thanks, Feli .. !” Dave grabbed a glass and drank it right away.
“ Yes .. “ Felicie said.
“ How is Elbert doing ? Has he contacted you ?” dave asked trying to lure Felicie. He wanted to see if Felicie had found out about the news or not.
Felicie tried to hold back her chest which again felt tight to hear Dave mention Elbert's name.
“ Hmm... yesterday she was in contact with me. “ Felicie replied softly trying to ease the pain in her heart if she remembered Elbert who did not dare to tell her the truth.
“ Did he say anything to you ?” ask Dave surprised.
Dave didn't think Elbert would dare call Felicie after what he did to Felicie. But, if Elbert had told Felicie yesterday it was impossible this morning at the campus he looked good – fine.
Felicie sighed rudely hearing Dave's question.
“ Hmm .. We just chatted as usual. Dave, sorry .. Can you just go home ! I am really tired and want to rest. “ said Felicie trying to hold back the tears that had been urged out of both eyes.
Dave ignored Felicie's request, got up from his seat and sat down near Felicie.
“ Feli .. You can tell me. I know you must be having problems. I'm ready to be a good listener.” Dave said gently while looking at Felicie's face from such a close distance.
Now Dave can see clearly, even though Felicie has tried to cover it with makeup but still looks swollen eyes, like just finished crying, she said,
Now he believes Felicie must have seen the news about Elbert. He tried to be patient and waited for Felicie to speak, but Felicie just kept quiet without any intention of answering Dave's question. His mouth is locked.
“ All right, if you don't want to tell a story let me try to guess it. Does the problem you're facing concern Elbert ?” dave asked directly because he saw Felicie remained unmoved.
Felicie is seen reacting when Dave returns to mention Elbert's name. He tried to be tough and did not want to shed any more tears, but why is it so difficult. He convinced himself to forget Elbert. Is it because it's the first time he's loved a man.
“ Dave, Elbert ... !” Felicie was unable to continue her words because she was no longer able to hold back her tears that had been pushed out.
Felicie himself did not understand why he could be this weak just because of Elbert. He who is used to overcoming all his own problems, why can be fragile like this. He doesn't want to be like this. He's been trying to be strong, but why is he ruined just because Dave asked about Elbert.
Dave immediately pulled Felicie into his arms as soon as he saw Felicie crying.
He did not care if after this Felicie was angry about his presumptuous attitude. He just wanted to give Felicie a sense of security.
Dave knew Felicie's feelings were devastated. Just two weeks ago, Felicie told Dave that she missed Elbert. But just when he misses Elbert Felicie must know the news about Elbert's engagement to the woman.
Dave should be happy with Elbert's engagement because it means he will have a chance to win Felicie's heart. But seeing his sad and hurt face, Dave gave himself up to be a listener and Felicie's place of escape.
" Crying is as good as Feli .. if crying makes you feel much better.
Spill all the sadness and anger in your heart. There I am here who will listen to all your complaints." said Dave while stroking Felicie's shoulder gently to make her calm.
Felicie's tears were pouring out of her face. He really could not help all the sad feelings in his heart. He did not even care even though he had to look fragile in front of Dave. The cold attitude he had been showing
in front of everyone was nowhere to be seen anymore.
" I'm sorry, Dave .. I've made your clothes wet !" felicie said in a hoarse voice after being satisfied to cry while pulling her body from Dave's embrace.
" It's okay, Feli ! Are you calmer now ?" dave looked at Felicie's face.
" Hm ... Thank you !" felicie lirih.
" Felicie .. I know you're a strong woman ! I'm sure you can handle all the problems you're facing right now. Even if you haven't been able to have me here who will help you to rise up" Dave said trying to encourage him.
" Yes, Thank you Dave ... !" felicie tried to put a smile on her face.
Dave accidentally doesn't ask the cause of Felicie crying, because he already knows the problem.
After all he could see that Felicie didn't want to talk about it at all. Maybe he wants to keep it to himself for now.
" Dave .. I'm a crybaby ! You definitely didn't think I could be this weak, did you ? " said Felicie in a tone of disbelief.
" It's natural, Feli .. every human being sometimes has his weak side. Especially at a time when we have not been able to overcome the problems we have. But rest assured, as time goes by we can definitely overcome and get out of that problem ! Especially you .. From the very beginning we met, I knew you were a strong and independent woman. So, do not because of a small problem you become weak and not confident. You have to believe in yourself that you can ! " dave said long.
" Hm ... Yes, you are right ! I definitely can. Thanks again, Dave ... !" felicie lirih.
" Hey .. how many times have you thanked me. I'm your friend, so it's only natural that I encourage you. So, don't feel burdened. Okay, ... !! " said Dave with a smile.
Felicie nodded her head and tried to return Dave's smile sincerely.
He is grateful to have a good and understanding friend like Dave.
" Dave ... It's late and I'm fine now, you better go home" Felicie said.
" Well, when I thought you wanted to ask me to stay here so you have a friend to accompany you for tonight .. hehehe." joked Dave.
" Hee .. don't need to ! I can do it myself" said Felicie while grinning.
" Oh, okay then .. I'm home now, yeah ! " dave said as he got up from the sofa.
" Thank you ... !" again Felicie said the word at the time when Dave wanted to get out of his apartment.
" You are ... !" dave said as he rubbed Felicie's nose in a fit of anxiety.
" Hey .. sorry !" felicie said with a small smile and pulled Dave's hand.
" Yes, it's ... Bye ! Have a good rest, Feli ... !" dave said before he stepped on his leg.
" Bye .. happy rest too, Dave !" reply Felicie.
After throwing a big smile at Felicie, Dave walked away from Felicie's apartment.
Felicie saw Dave's departure until he was no longer seen, only after that he locked the door of his apartment and walked back to the bedroom.
He was tired, because he had been crying all day and at this time the most he needed was rest .
" Feli .. tomorrow when you wake up, you can't cry anymore ! Be sad, but not for too long. You must be strong ! Okay ... !" felicie said to herself before going to bed.
After giving her encouragement, Felicie breathed a sigh of relief and pulled the blanket so she felt warm.
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