Reaching Hope
Chapter 19 Cindy's Soulmate?

"What did Juan Clara's mother say?" cindy asked suddenly at her side, breaking Clara's daydream.

"Oh Brother, yes that is. I take a shower, brother, soon Juan will come" Clara said.

"Ok," said Cindy, understanding that her sister was sad and did not want to tell a story.

Clara flushed her body slowly, the water fused with her teardrops. Is this worthless to be a man without? Always humiliated and underestimated, his mind glared far away. The tap water he deliberately turned on to dampen his sobs. He remembered his parents in the village, making him sob even louder. As soon as he wiped his tears, he didn't want everyone to know his sadness.

"Assalamualaikum.." Someone said hello.

"Waalaikumsalam, uh Mr. David please come in," Cindy said.

"Oh yes, thanks Cindy. Is Clara around?" tanyanya while glancing around.

"Some, I'll call you back, sir" Cindy said as she walked back.

"Clara, there's David in front. She's looking for you" Cindy said as she sat near Clara polishing herself.

"What's he doing here, brother?" ask Clara while continuing to dress up.

"Yes, I don't know what it's going to do" Cindy said, frowning.

"You come out first, brother, I hope Juan doesn't come soon. I'm afraid they're fighting again" Clara said, rushing to meet David.

"What wind is there, all of a sudden?" ask Clara kindly. He sat a little far from David.

David did not respond immediately. He was stunned to see Clara's appearance. The girl wears a long shirt with checkered motifs in pairs with denim pants, with long hair tied high, not forgetting the straight bangs that make her like a tomboy barbie doll.

"Clara may I ask for your mobile number, so that if there is something I can easily contact you" David said, after successfully controlling himself.

"I asked Juan first yes, because he gave it so I felt bad if I just gave it away. Sorry.." said Clara reasoned.

"All right, how are you? Juan's family doesn't bother you anymore, does it?" ask David again.

"I'm fine, thanks for the attention. They did not bother her, "clara replied, reluctantly telling her of the arrival of Miss Danuarta.

"Thank God, I'm calm, then" said David.

Clara looked agitated, slightly staring at the door. He was afraid Juan would come and misunderstand again, but was uncomfortable telling David to go home.

"Are you waiting for someone, Clara?" asked David who saw Clara's movements from earlier.

"Juan's gonna pick up soon, we're invited to Cindy's friend's show. I'm afraid you guys will fight again if you meet," Clara explained frankly.

"Alright, I'll just go, then" said David, understand.

"I'm sorry" said Clara, feeling guilty.

"It's okay, see you later" said David, looking very disappointed but trying to stay calm.

Not yet Clara left the terrace, Juan's car arrived. They must have crossed paths when David came out earlier.

"What's David here for?" he asked directly when he just got out of his car, he saw his lover was emotional.

"Juan go in first, we talk inside," he said spoiled.

Juan complied as Clara pulled her hand into the house. Cindy, Jhony and January are getting ready to go. They greeted Juan with respect, because even though he was Clara's lover, he was still their superior.

"There's no way he's here just asking for news, Clara," said Juan so jealous.

"She asked for my phone number, and then I said I'd ask you first" Clara said bluntly.

Juan smiled, he felt Clara appreciated him very much.

"Can I give it to you?" clara asked carefully, she did not want her lover to misunderstand.

"Don't deal with her Clara, I'm afraid she's become Papa's accomplice" Juan replied.

"Alright, I understand," said Clara not to ask again.

They left together to fulfill Bima's invitation. Juan looked at Clara. Because meeting David made him emotional, until he was unaware there was an angel nearby.

Bima greeted them with joy. Everyone enjoyed the whole show. Jhony and January chose to go home early because there are still other events. Clara goes for a walk with Juan because Cindy will be escorted Bima home, later.

Under the sun and the stars, Bima clasped Cindy's hands. This is a good time for her to express her feelings.

"Cindy, I'm far from perfect, I don't promise you gold jewels, but trust me I'll do anything to make you happy. Will you be my future wife? Giving birth to my descendants? Accompanying until the end of my age?" bima said seriously, staring deep into the net Cindy.

Cindy was moved, tears of happiness filled her narrowed eyes. His chest was pounding, not expecting a gallant man like Bima to be able to say so poetically. The world seems to stop spinning, time does not seem to run too late in happiness.

"Is it really as sweet as the life you offer, Bima?" ask Cindy.

"Of course, I'll introduce you to my parents soon. I will immediately finish my lecture that was abandoned, and immediately edit half of my life." replied Bima earnestly.

"Alright, I'll wait for those moments" Cindy replied seriously.

"really? What does it mean you accept me, Cindy?" ask Bima, clarify Cindy's intentions.

"Yes!" bima said after seeing Cindy nod.

The man could not hide his happiness, from jumping around in excitement like he had just won the lottery. Cindy laughed out loud at Bima's childlike behavior. They are both very happy.

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"Honey, my friend is in need of 2 women to fill administrative positions in his office. If you really want to work, I recommend you and your brother. Working in a factory is very tiring, it is better in the office alone," Juan said.

"Me and brother? But can we be in that position? We're just graduating Junior High" asked Clara, hesitating about her skills.

"As long as we try, there's a way. Some will teach you, so don't worry. If you agree, tomorrow we go there on Monday" said Juan, cheering his girlfriend on.

"I agree anyway, later I ask sister Cindy also yes, how good." replied Clara excitedly.

"Later I'll contract a house near your office huh. Not far from here is the place, so you can still be in touch with your friends," said Juan.

"But I feel uncomfortable with them, Juan. Jhony who took us to the city, took care of us, started everything from scratch. How could it be to leave her alone," Clara replied, her face looking sad.

"Don't leave it, honey. I will help him later too. It's just that you guys aren't muhrim, you better stay apart. In order to keep your good name as well." explains Juan slowly, so that Clara does not misunderstand.

Clara began to digest her lover's words, she thought there was a point. He believes Juan had no other intention. But still he felt sad.

"Tomorrow I'll be there, I'll talk to all of them. Those who have been with you all this time, I will ask their permission as well of course," Juan said after understanding Clara's uneasiness.

"You are very understanding indeed, Juan" said the spoiled Clara, making Juan squishy to pinch Clara's cheek. They laugh happily.