SONG IN MY LIFE
New Friends

Arnold's eyes could not be separated from the figure of a petite woman who was stepping into the stage. Straight hair, wearing strappy shoes and a simple knee-length blue dress. As Arnold could see his face clearly, Arnold stood up with a slightly pale face.

That woman is not as white as Fairy. But her straight hair, her tiny body, and the shape of her face actually reminded Arnold of Fairy.

"Hallo Mr. Arnold, I'm Linda, Mike's mommy." The woman named Linda stretched out her hand. Arnold greeted him with a feeling of relief. This woman's voice is a little hoarse. It was much different from Fairy's delicate and melodious voice.

"This kid of yours, very funny."

"Thank you."

"What I'm saying is, my mom fell in love with you Uncle Arnold. Mommy's happy to see mommy's favorite singer?" mike made his mommy face go red.

Everyone laughed at Mike's really funny style.

"Did Mike like to sing?" ask Arnold.

"Yes. Since he was 2 years old. Following this child idol was his own wish. He saw the ad on TV and immediately asked me to register here." Linda said as she stroked her son's head.

"Alright, Mike. Good luck, yeah..." Arnold returns to the jury table, while Linda kisses her son's cheek before returning to the stage wing.

Music playing. And all immediately gasped at Mike's sweet voice.

But until this heartbeat stops

Until my body can no longer touch

until my voice can no longer be heard

everything I have for you

everything I feel for you

it will last forever

The love I have for you

it will be eternal throughout history

Arnold looked at Mike who sang the song forever full of passion. It's very moved. Many have sung the song forever in various versions. Arnold was never fascinated like this.

A round of applause was heard as Mike finished singing. The judges looked at each other and Arnold suddenly pressed the gold button as a sign that Mike was going straight to the semifinals.

Linda immediately ran to the center of the stage and hugged her son.

"What does that mean, mommy?" Mike's confused.

"You almost won, baby."

"Yes.....!" The newly understood Mike immediately jumped up in excitement. Arnold returned to the stage and hugged Mike.

"Thank you, ucle..!"

Cup

Cup

Cup

Arnold was surprised when Mike kissed her cheek up to 3 times. Something was shaking the depths of his heart.

"Mike, will you after the audition today we go eat?" ask Arnold backstage. Arnold was still hugging the handsome boy.

"After this I have to go study, uncle. What time is the audition done?"

"Four 3pm."

"Later mommy phone, uncle. Okay, mom?"

Linda nodded.

Finally after exchanging phone numbers, Mike and his mommy left. Arnold is back on stage.

***********

This afternoon Arnold, Mike and Linda sat together at a fast food restaurant. The restaurant where Fairy used to work. His friend Giani is still working here. Unfortunately, Giani never knew about Arnold and Fairy's relationship.

"Nake?" Ask Arnold.

Mike nodded with his mouth full of food.

"I didn't expect a famous singer like you to eat at this little restaurant." Said Linda.

"The food here is delicious, and this place has special memories for me." Arnold said with a smile.He occasionally came here with Noah and Susan to relieve his longing for Fairy.

Linda just nodded with a smile. Arnold again gasped. Why does her face look like Fairy?

"Uncle, may I see you again?

"Can. When do you want to?"

"If uncle is not busy."

Arnold stroked Mike's head. Then he secretly took a picture of Linda and sent it to Joe.

please investigate this woman

After they finished eating, they separated. Arnold came home happy. It's like finding a new friend that makes her happy. There was one empty place in his heart that he had been left lonely. Yeah Arnold needs someone. Arnold needs a warm hug every time he comes home. Arnold needs a girl.

He saw a photo of Fairy. "Dear, can I like someone else? But you're still the most important thing in my life."

**************

"You...!"

"Good day Miss Belinda. I'm a representative of The Thomson Company." Arnold said as he closed the door behind him and stepped in and sat in front of Belinda's desk without being invited.

Belinda seemed to hold back her wrath but she forced a smile. This is for the sake of the foundation he leads that does require a lot of support from the rich people in this city.

"So, can we start?" Arnold asked, seeing that Belinda was silent.

"OK." Belinda pulled out a file from her drawer and handed it to Arnold.

"Read on! And I'll explain."

For approximately 30 minutes Belinda explained about this foundation. Arnold didn't even notice it because he was busy observing the girl's lips, occasionally stealing glances into her brown eyes and her moving hands as she explained. Everything was indeed very different from Fairy's tender loving self. But Arnold really likes everything Belinda has. There was something that made him interested in approaching this girl.

"Can you understand Mr Manola?" Belinda asked for an explanation.

"Huh?" Arnold surprised.

"Do you understand or are your thoughts somewhere else?" Belinda asked in a riled up voice.

"I understand. How could my mind be anywhere else while here is something so pleasant to look at?"

Belinda seemed to be blushing but she hurriedly threw her gaze to the spot. "If there's nothing you're going to ask, may I ask you to leave, sir? There's something I need to do."

Arnold looked at his watch. "It's also 12 o'clock in 20 minutes. I think it's lunch time. How about we have lunch together?"

"Sorry, I'm going home for lunch."

"Come on ! We have become partners. What's wrong with having lunch together?"

"I don't want to stir up gossip with a famous artist like you. Anyway, I have to keep my fiancee's good name."

"Come on, it's just lunch. What harm? I'll book a place at a restaurant that has a VVIP room. I assure you no gossip reporter will divulge our lunch."

Belinda thought hard.

"How's it?" Arnold asked impatiently.

"alright. But only this one time."

"OKs. I'll call my assistant soon." Arnold stood some distance away and called Noah to reserve a place for him.

Belinda put her personal belongings into her bag, then tidied her hair for a while.

"Let's go!" Take Arnold

They arrived at a fine restaurant a little away from the city. Arnold's car stopped immediately in front of a special entrance separate from the main entrance. There are servants who have been waiting for them and deliver to a special room where only 1 table and 2 seats are available.

After ordering the food, Arnold looked at Belinda . "Daughter Belinda, I want to show you about someone I said very much like you."Arnold showed us a photo of Fairy on his phone.

Belinda holds Arnold's hp. "Very pretty. Your boyfriend?"

"My wife!"

"You're married?"

"Yes. Unfortunately, he died 5 years ago."

"It's still very young. Is he sick?"

"Died in a plane crash. His body was never found."

"Oh.., you must be very sad."

Arnold smiled smirkily. "I even thought about suicide."

"Yet you proved strong."

"Yes. It's the beautiful memories with my wife that make me strong. I never even thought about finding a replacement until I saw you at the funeral. There's something in your eyes that makes me interested in you."

"Buck!" Squeak Belinda with her jutek face.

"It's up to you to think I'm a tombal. That's what I feel for sure."

"It is impolite to express your interest in a woman who is already in a relationship with someone else." Belinda said with a serious face.

"Sorrys. Better to be honest than pretend, right?"

Belinda just shook her head. Arnold smiled happily because he chose silence instead of arguing with him.

When the food was served, the girl ate without much talking. Finally Arnold who took the initiative asked him to talk about the foundation. And Belinda did welcome the conversation enthusiastically.

When they had finished eating and were walking to the parking lot, a message from Joe came in.

The woman you asked me to investigate

named Linda Aliana. It comes from Jakarta

It's been a few weeks in London.

Surprisingly, his address in Jakarta is just next to Grandma Anna's house

Arnold's move stopped. Is this a coincidence or is there something to do with Fairy?

"Arnold, beware...!" belinda shouted in shock, along with Arnod's body being thrown.

What next????

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