MUSE
DREAMLIKE

MUSE

EPISODE 15

DREAMLIKE

\~But Julius taught me that my shortcomings can be an advantage, if I choose to look at them from a different side.\~

Alex was still holding my hand when we got to the bus stop. I kept quiet and did not dare to look at his face. I know his face looks worried about me, but I'm still disappointed in him. Why would he accept my kiss if he only thinks I'm a friend?

Then who's Amanda?? Why does his mother like Amnada so much? Is she Alex's girlfriend? Does Alex have a girlfriend?

My heart wanted to scream, but I realized that I was not a normal woman like Mama said. I realized with my situation, I realized with my shortcomings, I realized my position.

But it still hurts a lot. Not even last night's cry relieved her pain at all. It leaves only puffy and black eyes like a panda.

Alex can only say sorry, sorry and sorry. It makes me feel sad more. The sweet kiss I felt yesterday was just a mistake.

“I go home first.” I say goodbye to Alex upon arrival Gino sir.

“You want me to take you to your house? I'll explain everything to your parents.” Alex offered to accompany me home.

“Neventless. You just go home rest,” reject me smooth.

“OK, be careful, yes.” Alex opened the car door for me.

I looked up and saw him still standing. The longer the shadow gets smaller as my car starts to move away.

“His girlfriend is handsome, Neng.”

“Not a girlfriend, Sir.”

“Ah time? That attention?”

I'm silent.

Why is he so kind and considerate of me that there was never a chance for me to enter his life.

“Where have you been, Lenna??” that was the first thing I heard at home.

“Sorry, Pa. , Ma..”

“You should tell us that you fainted!!” scream Papa.

“Iya, Pa.” I can just duck and duck.

“Who is that boy?” papa's question surprised me once again.

“Means Papa?”

“You went with a boy right?!”

“I mean Papa, Alex?”

“Whatever it is! Papa doesn't like it when you exceed Lenna's limit!”

“Sorry, Pa, but it's true Lenna's nothing. Because Lenna's flu fainted and missed the last bus. Alex and his family took care of Lenna last night.”

“Papa know, your friend called Papa last night.” Papa's tone began to soften, and I felt a little relieved.

I didn't expect Alex to call Papa last night. Maybe he feels responsible for my situation.

“Other times Papa is not allowed! If you want to go with Gino sir!”

“But, Pa.”

“Nevent but.. tapian.!”

“Lenna, massage Papa, yes, Nak.” soft voice Mama mediate Papa's anger.

Sometimes I feel Mama is so great, with just a few words she can ease Papa's anger and make him think clearly.

“Good, Ma.”

“Log into your room. Papa Law you can't go anywhere other than college for a month.”

“Come in to room.” Mom took me into the room.

“Why is Papa so fierce, Ma? I asked for permission last night.” I followed Mama into my room.

“Papa is just too worried, Lenna.”

“I really don't macem-macem really, Ma.”

“Iya Mama knows. But Papa is really scared and worried there's something with you.”

“What Papa gets angry with Alex?”

“Yes, last night Papa got angry and kept yelling at your friend. Good thing your friend managed to convince Papa not to worry anymore.”

Alex made a sacrifice for my feelings. I am happy and sad to hear it.

“How's your body?”

“It's better.”

“You like that kid?”

“How can Mama know?”

“You're too plain, Lenna. Everything in your heart is clearly painted on your face.”

I'm a little shocked to hear Mama say, if Mama only knew it means Alex also knows donk?

“You Mama make porridge?”

“Huum.” I nodded in agreement.

Mom left me for the kitchen.

My originally sad and disappointed feelings gradually became happy and happy.

—MUSE—

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A month later.

“I'm finally free from Papa.”'s punishment I felt a sense of happiness, after a month I could not go anywhere other than college.

“Lenna.” the voice I missed is heard.

“Alex? You here?” I was shocked to see Alex at my school.

“I've been waiting for you from yesterday, but you always come home early.”

“Yes, Papa punished me,” I replied lethargic.

“This.” Alex offered me a pamphlet.

“What is this?” I tried to observe the sheet more mailed.

“There is a painting exhibition of my class, if you have time. Do you want to watch it?” ask Alex.

“Of course. I must have watched it.” I nodded with great enthusiasm.

Bruum...

The sound of the motorcycle stopped right next to us. Who the hell? Bummer really disrupt the beautiful moment of people. I don't know the rules anymore. You cannot park the motorbike.

The man turned off his motorbike and opened the racing helmet that covered his face.

“Hai.”

“Kak Julius!!” I was surprised to see him at my college.

“Your introduction?” Alex looks surprised too.

“July..Alex.” I introduced them both.

Crazy wah..!

Duh!! The gawat!! My heart could explode from an overdose of handsome men.

“You're done with college?” ask Julius to me.

Julius looked at me and took turns looking at Alex. Alex did the same. They watch each other.

“What awkward atmosphere is this, yes, God??” I patted my forehead.

“Er.. I'm done with college. Why are you here?” my question stopped this awkward atmosphere.

“Follow me a minute, I have something to show you.” Julius pulled my wrist.

“Alex, sory, I have to go.” I say goodbye to Alex.

“Ok.”

“I'm definitely coming.” I smiled and Alex replied with a wave.

“Come, Len.” invite Julius.

I left Alex and sat in the back seat of Julius' bike. I held on to his broad, hard shoulders. Her back is so beautiful, it makes me feel good.

“Pake her helmet.” Julius thrust a helmet at me.

“Very heavy!!” my protest.

“Nevent to protest.”

“Ih basic bad guy!! Why am I following him anyway?? If not because of debt ogah I know a rich guy gini!!” I cried in my heart.

“Where are we going?”

“Ke my house.”

We drove off campus to Julius' house. The speed of this motorbike scared me. You crazy man. Why is he speeding so fast???!

“Server Julius you scared me!!” myrag.

“What?? No wonder!!”

Damn it, this crazy guy wants to kill me with a heart attack.

“Should I hold on to her??”

I was afraid to hold Julius' body tightly from behind. My eyes were still closed and my hands were still tightly coiled around Julius' stomach.

“Hey is here.” Julius enters the garage of his house.

“You want to kill me??” I took off my helmet and attacked Julius.

“You yourself are also going to kill me?? Your grip is so tight that it makes me cramped!” julius's screams did not lose.

I got off the bike and went straight into the house.

“Can I have a glass of water?” I asked Darren.

“Please, Miss.” said Darren politely.

I calmed myself down with a glass of water. Eliminate drunkenness and dizziness due to fear.

“You scared?” julius' question made me feel bad about him.

“That's it!”

“Sorry.. sorry.. I didn't think you were really scared.” Julius nodded slowly.

“I've never ridden a motorbike before.”

“What?!” Julius looked astonished.

“My skin will be red when exposed to sunlight.”

“Really? Can I see?” julius' face stiffened, he looked worried.

He held my hand, his eyes unblinking. I pulled my hand, it felt weird. The same vibration as Alex holding my hand used to be felt again.

“Do not put it this way.”

“Show me.” he forced.

Well if this continues I will not be able to withstand the temptation.

“Darren get cold lotion!”

“Good, Mr.”

“Sorry I don't know.” he said softly.

“Nothing.”

For a moment I forgot my frustration and even became sympathetic with Julius.

“Oh, yes, why did you bring me here??”

“Oh, I have something to show you.” Julius searches the tab and opens a picture.

“This is my photo yesterday?” I was amazed to see my reflection on the screen.

I didn't expect I'd turn out to be that pretty after editing.

“Iya, do you like?”

“Suka,” nod me slowly. I sat on the sofa following Julius.

“Then stay work contract signature.”

“Work contract? For what?” I'm astonished. Why use a contract of employment.

“This photo I will install on the largest billboard in the middle of the city. The ads are on some of the main streets and shopping malls. You will be the official Muse for my jewellery brand.” Julius said.

“And I told you, Ok. Why use all contracts?” I'm still astonished.

“You will get fee and royalty.”

“Ah is real? I got money?” my eyes were wide open with pleasure.

“But you also have to take care of yourself, can not be betrayed! Couldn't be another brand model!” Julius rattled my nose.

“Aching.”

“How?”

“OK I agree.”

“OK, tomorrow my secretary will arrange his contract.”

“Ah feels great.” I lay down on his soft sofa backrest.

“Why don't you become a professional model?”

“Can?”

“Could have been.” his positive remarks helped motivate me.

“Well I'll try.” I smile.

It looks like I'm starting to have something I can work on. All this time I've only lived in the shadows of my childhood. I dare not go out looking for hope. Caged in a cage to cover all my shortcomings as much as possible.

But Julius taught me that my flaws can be an advantage, if I choose to look at them from a different side.

Now I have something I can dream of.

—MUSE—

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