My Mom Wants to Mate
5. Failing to Find a Friend

Patient people have wide. But this time Karen did not believe those words.

If I am patient, I will be ambyar, jur, crumbs, stay in the flour, fried, continue to be a meal Mila the cousin of the taste of the sworn enemy of revenge on Friday kliwon. (Karen).

That night Karen had trouble sleeping. He thought about how to get a partner quickly. Or at least a boy friend. He prayed all night to be guided and given the soul mate he wanted.

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The next morning

Karen is ready to move into her new home not so far from her parents' home. The things he brought were not much.

Previously, he had transported large items with freight services. Not all the stuff he brought because he also bought new things.

His new home is not so far from the house of Mama Puri and Kendrik. The time it takes is only about 30 minutes.

Arriving at a new house and having arranged all the items to be in order, he again struggled with plans to find a mate.

He looked through several social media platforms. He was looking for a male figure who lived in Koja, Praga and Batalu. Only 3 cities are affordable to meet. He explored the accounts of Outstagram, a photo-based social network. Disappointed with the nil search results, he turned to Faecesbook.

There are a few candidates that he likes. Not waiting for long, he added those people as friends. It was unexpected that a man named Tora immediately responded. He sent a message through Faecesbook messenger.

After talking and getting acquainted, they exchanged mobile phone numbers. The conversation continued through Chatsapp.

Oh my God, is this my answer? Finally I immediately ended my single status, yeaaa. (Karen).

Everything Tora has in her is so qualified that she told her mother. Tora is 3 years younger than her. Tora is 23 years old. He is still in college and this year is his final year. He'll be conducting his scriptural hearing soon.

Oh my God, thank you. This is a really special package as well as proving to Ken about love that is not age-viewing. (Karen).

Karen was moved that her prayer had been answered by God at one time. He and Tora will meet at a cafe.

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In a cafe

The promised day and hour

Karen's heart pounded while waiting for the prince. He prayed that everything would go well. Tora is coming. He looks like a student nowadays in general.

Karen was amazed by the sight of the handsome face and the cool appearance before her.

"Karen huh?" tora said as she reached out to shake hands.

"Yes. Tora?"

Tora nodded. "Have you waited a long time?"

"Ne-no." Karen stuttered a little. Understandably, it had been a very long time that he was not in this kind of situation.

They learn from each other about their origins. Karen had absolutely no problem with Tora's status as a student. Although still a student, 23 years is a mature number. She was sure Tora was the right person for her.

"Where do you work?"

"I have a small business. Rens Writer."

"Kok kayaknya ever denger ... oh, which beside the minimarket Indomacet is it?"

Karen nodded with a smile.

A little proud but also worried. He was afraid that Tora would retreat because he knew that Karen was very independent and had even set up his own business, although not large.

"Wow, you're great, pinter and independent. I was so embarrassed, college wasn't finished yet" Tora said.

Tora's praise made Karen fly high. But her closing words made Karen's fear come true. He smiled for a moment and then bowed. He had already resigned if Tora would retreat even though they had not had time to start anything.

"Ehm, you're great too, you're graduating soon. You're also independent, you go to college while you work" said Karen. Tora is also an independent figure.

"Yes, that's why I need encouragement so that the thesis trial will be better."

"I'm an ex-cheerleader, will I bring you a pom-pom on trial?"

"Buwahahah, can you. Mean time your High School is popular. Really make me inferior."

Karen's smile disappeared again. It seems he was wrong to have talked about Karen High School's glorious days.

Why am I not that too? I hope he is not inferior. (Karen).

"Ehm, where do you live?"

"Not real here?"

Tora shook her head. "I'm from Surbaya."

"Oh, from the big city to Koja?"

"If I go to college there, don't see you dong."

Karen blushed and smiled shyly. It seemed like Tora had managed to take out a part of her heart. The lightning love had already grabbed Karen at this moment.

"When do you live?" Tora asked something that Karen had been confused about since.

Karen paused for a moment thinking of the answer that was about to be thrown. If he was honest, there was a chance that Tora would back out. But if they lie, later if their relationship continues, they will know for a long time too.

I was honest once. Oh my God, I hope Tora doesn't back down. (Karen).

"I-I live in my own house, in western Koja."

"Old people and brothers?"

"They're in southern Koja."

Tora nodded while eating her food. Then smile. It seemed, even though he was inferior to Karen's independence, he wasn't too troubled by it.

They ended the meeting that Karen thought was fun and tense. Although he is independent, the company he owns is not a mega business that makes people gape. So, she remains optimistic her relationship with Tora will go smoothly without any excessive inferiority of Tora.

They walk to their vehicles.

"Ehm, Ren. Can we see you again?"

Karen's heart was pounding with joy. That's what he's been waiting for since then, second date. That means there's a chance they'll continue.

"Bo-can. Chatsapp to be."

"Okay, give me your free time schedule."

"I can do it anytime."

"Oh yes, you are the CEO of your company yes, you can leave at any time."

Well, that's it again. Please don't be confused about what to answer. (Karen).

"Hey, my efforts are small. No CEO-CEO-an. Don't talk about it!"

Tora smiled and passed.

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In the room, Karen was restless. He tried to relax and did not expect more. But whatever the power, his heart is not that easy to obey the orders of its owner. Although he forced himself to relax, he still hoped.

He was reading a book but his eyes were always glancing at his phone.

"Aaarrrggghhh ...," cried Karen.

Why hasn't he called me yet? He's online anyway. (Karen).

He's monitoring Chatsapp Tora. The next few minutes, Tora updated the status on her Chatsapp.

The thesis revision makes dizziness. (Tora Chatsapp Status).

Oh, he's busy revising his script. Did I chat first? Don't Karen, hold it. (Karen).

His hand trembled because in his mind there was a struggle between the heart (who immediately contact first) with logic (which forced to think logically to maintain self-esteem).

He kept looking at the phone in his hand as his mind wandered. Suddenly, the phone that was being held with trembling hands rang loudly. So shocked by the ringing and vibration of his phone, the phone slipped out of Karen's hand and fell on her bed.

Caller id the caller.

Tora's! (Karen).

To be continued...

Jogja, April 5th 2021

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