Reaching Hope
Chapter 26 Secret Jhony 2

At exactly 8 p.m., a blue taxi stopped in the courtyard. Clara and Cindy peeked by the door. It turned out that Jhony was coming, they opened the door. He looks like he has a lot of shopping bags.

"Jhony, where have you been? What do you bring, so much?" clara looked at Jhony.

"This is for you Clara, this one is for you Cindy," she replied as she handed them shopping bags.

"I met my boss, he was so nice. I was given a cell phone as a facility, as well as money to buy clothes and supplies to work tomorrow" Jhony replied lying.

"Well good of him, what do you work as Jhon?" ask Cindy to investigate.

"His name is Personal Assistant. His work helps set the schedule, take care of the needs of the boss, and such. Understandably rich people for that just need the help of others, hehehe," explained Jhony trying to calm down, so as not to be discovered.

"Thank God you got a better job. She said your mom's sick, huh, Jhon, what's sick?" ask Clara to worry.

"Yes, she said the mother's sugar levels were very high. His lungs were also slightly troubled, should be checked further. That's why I'm looking for another job that pays more, in order to bring the mother to good treatment," explained Jhony looks sad.

"Why didn't you tell Juan, he must have been happy to help" Clara said.

"Don't Clara, I don't want to bother. All this time he's been helping too much. I want to stand on my own feet. Please respect my decision" Jhony said.

"Yes fine, it's up to you. If there is anything you should not hesitate to tell a story, we have been like family all this time," said Clara while touching Jhony's shoulder, to strengthen.

Actually Clara's idea to ask Juan for help was very good. But he had already accepted Om Dion's offer, even spending the money that the man gave.

"You shouldn't have to buy us a shirt or a Jhon, you better save it for your mother's additional treatment" said Cindy who was opening the gift of Jhony.

"It's okay, we've always shared. Let's eat, I bought you guys on the road, too." take Jhony.

"Well, I'll get the plate first" said Clara, then rushed to the kitchen.

They dine together. Jhony chose the grilled chicken menu for them together. A pack he left for January who had not returned home. After work, January will work side again. He comes home always at 9 p.m. He worked hard for his parents in the village. Having almost the same fate made them understand each other.

It doesn't feel like Jhony's been lying. But all this time there was no secret he could hide from Cindy and Clara. But this time he felt very embarrassed to reveal it. He's afraid they won't ever get to know him again. Finally he prefers to hold his own, keep meetings somehow until when.

In the middle of the night, Jhony's phone rings. He stared at the screen of his phone, Om Dion's name on it. He panicked a little, he chose to go out so as not to disturb January who was sleeping.

"Hello, what's wrong, Om?" jhony asked softly, afraid that others would hear.

"Yes Sebastian, are you asleep?" tanya Om Dion is spoiled, making Jhony disgusted.

"Yes, I was asleep. Does anything matter, Om?" jhony asked half sleepy.

"I miss you, Sebastian," said the man.

Degs... Jhony's eyes widened, his drowsiness instantly dissipated. His throat suddenly choked. He was confused what to reply. I want him to scream and shout. Suddenly the shadow of his mother who was in need of treatment. He tried to calm down and catch his breath again.

"Oh, didn't you just meet Om," replied Jhony as calmly as possible.

"Either of these has always been in your shadow" he said.

"All right, you just take a break. I'll see you tomorrow, honey," said Om Dion and disconnected his phone.

Oh my God why it's like this, thought Jhony. He needs friends to share, but it's impossible to tell his friends. Too embarrassed to know until they all know. He then took the wudu spread his word, maybe God will give him a way. Perhaps one would think he was a hypocrite, but who understood man the most besides his creator.

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The morning as usual all struggled with their respective activities. Jhony, Cindy and January leave for work together. They took a taxi that was ordered by Jhony, because it was in the same direction. Clara lives alone because entering her work is indeed more noon.

"So when are you coming home, Juan?" ask Clara. He looks to be calling his girlfriend.

"Later, dear evening flight. So tomorrow I can take you. You miss it?" juan asked, teasing Clara.

"Of course Juan" replied Clara timidly.

"What do you want?" ask Juan.

"No need, you're doing well enough, I'm happy." replied Clara, causing Juan to miss her even more.

"Yes I went to the office first, baby, out of this there is an important meeting with a big client. In a moment Andre will pick you up" Juan said farewell.

"Yes, be careful on the road. Hopefully the meeting will be smooth, yes" replied Clara and then closed her phone.

Not how long Andre came, heard the roar of his car in the courtyard. Clara immediately snatched her bag, then greeted Andre in front. As usual Clara's appearance always managed to stupefy him. If she didn't remember Clara was Juan's lover, she would have approached him already. He let Clara in.

"Clara can I ask you a favor?" andre began the conversation.

"If I can, I will help you, sir" he replied politely.

"Look, my sister's birthday the day after. I want you to accompany me to find a gift for him. He's almost the same age as you, so I think you can definitely help" explained Andre.

"Oh okay, but what if he doesn't like my choice, sir?" clara began to doubt.

"I see you're fashionable, your taste is good. So it seems like he would like it" replied Andre honestly.

"Okay sir, I agree" said Clara happily.

"After work, how? You don't have an appointment, do you?" ask Andre to make sure.

"Yes sir, it's okay. Coincidentally Cindy will go with Bima Sister. While Jhony and January will go home at night" replied Clara.

"It's a coincidence then, so we won't have to hurry. You can go for a walk." said Andre very happy.

"It must be fun" Andre said again.

He was so excited. 1.5 years was not a moment for him to forget his lover. A person who has been present decorates his days for the past 5 years. He was so devastated when he got the news his lover died on the spot during the accident. Her pain grew when she found out she was with a man who was none other than her affair, for the past 2 years. He learned everything after further investigation. Luckily Juan helped her to survive, continuing to encourage her endlessly. Half a year he has risen again. Added to that with the presence of Clara who evoked her sense of trust again. He realized that not all women are traitors.