Reaching Hope
Chapter 64 Andre Isolating Himself

The next day.

"Sister, aren't you working today?" ask Clara after worship.

"No, Clara. I've decided to stop, I don't want Mas Andre to keep remembering me. I don't want him to continue to be tormented when I see him there every day. I couldn't see Clara either, I loved her but I had to hold her back. It feels like pain but it doesn't bleed." Cindy said sadly.

"I understand Brother's feelings, I didn't expect it to be like this. It's very hard for Brother and Mr. Andre. Be patient, brother, I support whatever decision Brother," Clara replied and hugged Cindy.

"Thank you, Clara. I'll be looking for a new job soon. Hopefully it's not hard for me to find because my diploma is only Junior High" Cindy replied.

"Sister no need to rush anyway we still have a mistress, calm the heart and mind of brother first. I know it's not easy for Brother." replied Clara.

"Are you going to visit Bima?" ask Clara.

"Yes, later. I'll also try to apply for a job nearby" Cindy replied.

When they were busy chatting suddenly Clara's phone rang.

"Assalamualaikum, what's the morning of the call, dear?" ask Clara.

"Please tell Cindy to keep working in Andre's office, she knows Cindy will definitely stop after the incident. Andre knows your brother needs the job to help your parents" Juan said.

"But it seems like you won't want to, because other than he certainly can't help his feelings, you also don't want Mr. Andre to get hurt every time you see him in that office, honey," Clara replied.

"Just calm down, Cindy won't meet Andre. Andre had left for Australia this morning, not knowing when he would return" Juan said.

"What's? Is it because of her brother she went far away?" clara asked sadly.

"It seems so, although he reasoned his departure to take care of his business that was there, but I'm sure he was there to calm down as well. I know it's not going to be easy for him, now he's more mature in his evidence that he still cares about Cindy despite being hurt" Juan replied.

"I'm saddened by this, honey. But I also can't blame big brother's decision, because it's complicated" Clara replied.

"She I understand, we can only give support. The rest we leave to God. I'll see you later, honey. Assalamualaikum," replied Juan.

"Yes, Honey. Waalaikumsalam," replied Clara.

After the call ended, Clara also told Juan's message. Cindy cried again to hear it, the man she had hurt was still very concerned about her life. His heart ached to accept this situation, somehow again could look at such a good man because the man had moved away from his life. Oh how cruel the reality of life is toying with their fate.

***

Meanwhile in Sydney Australia, the morning was so bright it did not look cloudy at all. In contrast to the heart of a sad looking man gazing at the view of Sidney city from the window of his apartment.The look in his eyes was empty, his gaze filled with disappointment. He had been there for 30 minutes without any meaningful movement, his heart was completely empty.

"I just realized that my race to me was very deep after we parted. Actually I can't afford to be away from you, but I don't want you to see me sad. May you be happy with your choice, and may I soon be able to forget you even though I'm sure it's very hard" said Andre then climbed into his bed to try to close his eyes that had not rested all night.

***

"How are you today?" ask Cindy with a smile.

"Alhamdulillah has improved, thank you for visiting and even taking care of me" Bima replied sincerely.

"Did your boyfriend know you were here? Is he not going to be mad at you?" ask Bima.

Cindy swallowed her saliva, suddenly her heart was saddened to remember Andre. Somehow the situation is there, hopefully he can be strong to face all this. Minutes later he realized, he had to accept the fact that he had decided to return with Bima.

"He knows and he won't be angry, because we've got nothing to do with it anymore" Cindy replied.

"What's? You mean you've broken up?" ask Bima.

Cindy nodded with a slight smile.

"Is it because of me?" ask Bima again.

"Have not discussed it, you must heal quickly in order to take me for a walk like I used to" Cindy replied distractingly.

"You mean you want us to be like we used to be?" ask Bima.

Cindy nodded and smiled.

"Did I not hear wrong, Cindy? You want us to be lovers again, like we used to be?" ask Bima for details.

"Yes, don't you want to stay with me, stay supportive lovers" Cindy said.

Bima's face immediately blushed, it seemed that he was very happy with Cindy's words.

"Are you serious? You're not playing me, are you?" ask Bima doubtfully.

"Why am I here if I'm not serious, we'll still be lovers like we used to be" Cindy replied.

"Is it because you are so sorry for my situation that you want to come back to me?" tanya Bima investigated.

"If you don't like me coming back to you, then I'll go" Cindy replied and stood up from her seat.

"I'm sorry, I don't care about why you came back. I'm so happy we can be together again, I promise I won't leave you without the news as I used to, I promise I'll always make you happy" Bima said, holding Cindy's hand.

Cindy shed tears, not because she was moved to hear the words of Bima but precisely at this moment she was reminded of Andre. Cindy realized that she loved the man, but everything happened. He will try to be consistent with his choice.

Bima was actually also aware that Cindy returned to him because of his pity with his circumstances, especially he was determined to commit suicide. Cindy was a kind and gentle woman she definitely could not bear to see her condition. But let it be, he'll try to make Cindy love him back. Now he was very happy the woman he loved was willing to accompany his days again, even though his condition was no longer perfect. May fate not play with her love story with Cindy as it used to be. May God grant his wish this time too.