The Love Story of Arka
CHAPTER 47

Today Jasmine and Arka have started going to college. Arka applied for college through an online website some time before. They attended the same university, but at different faculties.

This morning Arka cooked for their breakfast because she did not want to be poisoned again by eating the cooking Jasmine cooked. Arka cooks simple food. He is the type of man who likes to choose food. This morning he cooked a vegetable omelette with a mixture of corned beef.

Jasmine came out of her room carrying her bag and sat down at the dining table where Arka was already sitting eating her breakfast.

“Quick spend your breakfast,” Arka told Jasmine. Jasmine also frowned because now Arka always managed her life. It can't be like this, it can't be. Jasmine felt her freedom being snatched away.

After breakfast, they go to college together. Arka escorted Jasmine to the faculty where she majored in creative arts and design. After that he drove his car to the faculty of management and business where he majored.The distance of their faculty is far apart, so they have to separate.

Today is the first day of college. When Arka was about to climb the stairs, many eyes looked at her in amazement. They had never seen an Ark before. Veronica, the most beautiful girl in the faculty of management and the idol of the men also immediately approached Arka.

"Hi. I've never seen you before" said Veronica in English.

"Yes, I'm a freshman and started college today," replied Arka politely using English as well.

"Meet me Veronica from England. You?" veronica asked as she extended her hand.

"Arka from Indonesia," replied Arka while welcoming Veronica's hand.

"It's nice to meet you, handsome," said Veronica with a smile. Arka replied with a smile and went up the stairs to her class.

Veronica followed him and sat down beside Arka. Arka opened her bag and took out a book and read it. He paid no heed to Veronica's presence beside him. Veronica watched Arka without blinking.

How handsome. The first time I saw him, I immediately liked him. You must be my lover Arka. said Veronica in her heart.

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Jasmine has entered her class. Talia, Jasmine's best friend immediately approached her.

"You've been back to Indonesia for a long time. What's up, Jasmine?" talia asked as she sat beside Jasmine.

"Mmmm .. I'm being betrothed, Talia" Jasmine replied limply then placed her head on the table with a frown.

"Still be matched. What matters is not getting married, right? you can refuse it if you want to," Talia advised Jasmine.

"It has. Now my status has become the wife of people," Jasmine replied.

"Cool! Very fast process. You married young Jasmine. Did you know him before? You mean you're not virgin dong?" ask Talia enthusiastically.

"What the hell. Already ah. Tu, mr. Edward has arrived. Don't be noisy!" jasmine's reply halted their conversation upon seeing her lecturer come over. Talia did not continue their conversation rather than being expelled. Edward because - because of the noise.  Mr. Edward disliked his noisy students when he entered class.

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Lecture Arka today only until noon. After getting out of her classroom, Arka immediately headed for her car. As he was about to start the engine of his car, he remembered Jasmine. He almost forgot that he now has the responsibility of looking after the child of a person who is none other than his wife. He also called Jasmine.

"Hallo, Brother .. "greet Jasmine from across the phone.

"What time is your lecture done?" ask Arka.

"Maybe afternoon, brother. There are still more courses later," Jasmine replied

“Iya. I used to go home by myself before Arka's sister, "Jasmine replied.

"OKAY. Hye!" pamit Arka before disconnecting her phone.

After disconnecting her phone, Arka turned on her car engine. As she was about to speed, Veronica suddenly stood in front of her car with her arms out.

"What's up?" asked Arka while pulling out her head after opening the window of her car.

"Can I ride in your car? My car tires are flat, Arka," said Veronica with a clear face. Arka did not immediately agree. When Arka seemed to think, Veronica came closer and pleaded with her palms together. Arka did not have the heart and finally agreed.

"Where are you going?" ask Arka while starting to drive her car when Veronica has entered her car.

"Can we have lunch first. I'm hungry, Arka," Veronica asked as she stroked her stomach.

"can't. I have to go home soon," Arka replied firmly.

"Come .. I'll pay. Let's just say it's celebrating our friendship and your first day of college" Veronica won't give up.

"alright. Just sec. Where do you want to eat?" tanya Arka finally gave up.

Veronica also shows her way to her favorite elite restaurant. Upon arriving at the restaurant, Veronica and Arka entered and ordered the food immediately. Arka is not a picky type of food, so any kind of food she can eat. While waiting for the food to be served, Veronica started a conversation.

"Where do you live, Arka?" ask Veronica to know.

"Meteor Department," replied Arka briefly.

"Hmmm .. isn't it a mini apartment area with 1 room," asked Veronica again to make sure.

"Yes," replied Arka.

Veronica finally thinks that Arka lives alone in the Netherlands. He got more excited to get closer to Arka.

Twenty minutes later their food order came. Arka immediately ate it without much talk or pleasantries. While enjoying the food Veronica noticed Arka who was eating with her leisure.

After eating, Arka immediately left and asked Veronica to go home by taxi. Veronica was forced to agree because she had no reason to stick with Arka.

When Arka arrived at the apartment, she immediately went into the room and laid her body on the bed. Today is Tia's birthday. He wanted to wish Tia a happy year, but she hesitated because Tia was married.

Finally Arka also chose to take a nap for a while. In the afternoon he woke up and saw the time on his phone was already showing at 17:05 Amsterdam time. He immediately sent a message to Tia without hesitation.

ARCHAIC: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINTIA MAULIDYA. MAY YOU ALWAYS BE HAPPY.

Tia : Thank you, Sister-in-law.

Arka : Same –, Sister-in-law. I miss you.

After that Tia put her phone on the nightstand then lay down and pulled the blanket without replying to a message from Arka again. Because the time between Indonesia and the Netherlands is five hours apart, when in the Netherlands at five in the afternoon, in Indonesia it is already ten in the evening.

Arka stared at her phone hoping Tia would reply to her message again. However, after a few minutes of waiting, there was no message from Tia.