Not Just Love
Chapters 20. Returnees

Along the way, Maya just mutely. Sitting leaning with eyes closed. The sudden decision he had to make this afternoon, got him in the car with Ansel.

The man sitting behind the wheel promised to help him run a new business in the city. A place, where he had said goodbye to go far. But in the end, he came back again.

Before leaving, some of the employees Ansel had hired had already arrived. Maya gave me a lot of instructions. Regarding foodstuffs, he has asked fishermen to become suppliers. Other materials, will be brought from the city.

Ansel also provided information about catering cooperation for workers. Breakfast and lunch. Workers will be home in the afternoon.

"If someone asks, say this shop is mine as a side," Ansel said to the waiter in charge. "Don't say anything about Maya, understand. If anyone asks, just say, my wife is pregnant and can't work."

"Huh?"

"Have, don't ask too many questions. Do as I say."

"Good, Sir."

Ansel also warns the other servants not to talk about Maya. He also advised, during work not to talk about the two of them. For Ansel, ears and eyes, not one but many. So does the mouth and tongue.

Maya only brought clothes, books and not to forget milk and vitamins. He still has a lot of savings, for capital to start a business. As he had thought before. A business that starts with small things. It will open a food stall, maybe for the lower middle class.

Food stalls, like his tavern. Small, but still provides benefits, although not much. But, at the very least, he returns the capital and his money can be spun.

Her pregnancy has entered two months. She must have income from her efforts, before giving birth. There will be a lot of spending, and he definitely needs a break to recover.

The notebook is almost full. All are filled with expenses later. Starting from baby clothes, toiletries to labor costs. He also noted an emergency fund for health checks.

"May, come. Before, it's too dark," asked Ansel, who had opened the car door.

Maya nods, smiling at her new employee, as a sign of goodbye. He waved his hand, until he finally came out of the gate.

"Don't worry. They've worked in a big restaurant before. At the beginning of the month, I'll take you to come, all give them a salary."

"Thank you, El. I've been troubling you a lot."

"We're friends, May. I just want you to get up and don't look back."

Vehicle, already away from the beach area. Now they, crossing the quiet, dark-looking streets, only a few vehicles passed by. Ansel played music, so as not to be too quiet. They were both in the car.

Why do you have to hide, May? You're innocent, why do you have to run?

I'm innocent, but I can't deal with it. Meeting him, will make me waver and cry again like before.

As Ansel said, I have already disappeared, so let it remain that way. Let us forget each other and consider each other dead.

"You hungry?" Ansel breaks the mood, as Maya awakens.

"No. I'm just tired."

"Sleep. I'll wake you when I get there."

"Where am I going to live?"

"I've been preparing a place to stay for a while. You just need to focus on your brilliant ideas and your pregnancy."

"I said goodbye, I'll go far. Turns out, I'm back."

"Destiny, you can't guess, May. We can go as far as possible, but fate will bring you back. But, may I know, who are you saying goodbye to?"

"I say goodbye to circumstances, to the heavens and to the graves of my parents."

Nyesek, but Maya did not cry. He slowly accepted his fate. The more grieved, the more he did not accept, and the more difficult he was to live.

"sorry. I don't know, you're alone."

"That's why, I'm desperate. Alone with a heavy burden, it feels like dying. You don't have anyone to tell you a story, ask for advice or advice. Or just, crying on his shoulder."

"You got me, now. You can tell stories, cry and ask for advice. I can scold you too."

The atmosphere slightly melted away, with a second laugh. Ansel is humorous, mature and loving. Though, they had just met, but his figure was like a family to Maya.

"Thank you for being my friend." Maya patted gently, Ansel's shoulder. "I'm determined to survive and live it. Thank you, thanks to you I was able to look up at the sky."

"I'm glad to hear that. Don't worry anymore, May. Moreover, talking about debt. We are human and about goodness, God will repay."

"thank you. Even so, I will still repay your kindness."

Ansel shuffled Maya's hair, in response. He needs nothing in return, for all his good. He just needed to, the girl stood beside him, upright. Their accidental meeting, Ansel considered fate. Either a soul mate or a friend, let God decide. Both of them cannot be prevented.

The atmosphere was silent again, only the sound of music with a small volume was heard. Maya fell asleep, without being able to hold it. Ansel was driving with focus.

After about two hours, they arrived at the apartment. Ansel lifts Maya's body, gets in the elevator. While the goods, were taken by the servants who were waiting for their arrival.

"Sleep, May. Tomorrow will be better, than today." Ansel stroked Maya's hair. There was an urge, to kiss the forehead, the girl sleeping in front of him. Black and neat eyebrows, pliable eyelashes, and a white face shine. One complete package, for measuring Maya beauty.

One consciousness, made Ansel retreat and get out of bed. But there is a seed that is beginning to grow. But, he mustn't rush. Maya's heart injury, still not healed.

"Sir, these things, how?"

"Let's put. I'll arrange it later."

"Good, Sir. Excuse me. Tomorrow morning, auntie will come clean and cook. The place I asked for, it's finished decorating."

"alright. Thank you." Thank you."

"Together, sir."

Ansel went around the room, paying attention to things one by one. From the sofa and TV in the middle room to the kitchen utensils. Not to forget, he checked the groceries and the contents of the refrigerator. Everything was ready, as he expected.

Because today, first let Maya sleep in the apartment. So, Ansel thought of accompanying her. The next room, it'll be for him. He did not want to, leaving the girl alone and in a state of sleep.

Since it was not yet time to sleep, Ansel chose to prepare dinner. Maya, might starve when she wakes up.

A plate of pasta with minced meat as the topping. Not to forget, fruit slices for pregnant women.

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