THE RECYCLE LOVE
Chapter 22

The weather today was great. Not too hot and not too rainy. Plus a cool breeze. The leaves in the trees around the futsal field also move in the direction of wind movement. Sitting under a tree is the best option.

She enjoys sitting under the tree. Occasionally close your eyes to live the breeze that plays her hair slowly. He smiled at the end. Nothing can beat his peace now.

The moment Eca opened her eyes, the smile perched on her face immediately burst out. In front of him stood a figure that he was very unwilling to meet right now. Today was like a holy day for Eca, she wanted to record well this beautiful weather without the interference of others. Especially the one he decided yesterday.

"can you talk to Ca?" asked Nehan while putting on an awkward smile.

"hm"

Nehan took a seat next to Eca. Not too close he thought there was still some distance between them but Eca was still shifting. Increase the distance between them. Nehan exhaled as he watched Eca shift. He looked ahead while shuffling his hair.

"sorry Ca" Nehan said softly.

Eca did not answer. Nehan chose to give a pause to his conversation. The thought of Eca's attitude made Nehan sad as if a hammer had struck his chest. His feelings are falling apart. It hurts when someone we love starts to give real distance in front of our eyes. He could feel Eca starting to build invisible walls between them.

"honestly, Tia and I are just friends" Nehan said, squeezing his hand. Trying to give her strength.

"friend" said Eca softly while nodding her head and straight eyes facing forward calmly.

Nehan looked to the side. Notice the very calm reaction of the Eca. It was very different when he was hit by Eca that afternoon. It was precisely this that made Nehan afraid. He's getting restless. Nehan squeezed his hand.

"i-iya" said Nehan beginning to stammer.

"you're lying" said Eca smiling slightly as she turned to Nehan.

"e–e a–aku,"

"i saw you and Tia ride into the rooftop at the time. I see you guys doing what no other friend does" said Eca cutting off Nehan's conversation.

Nehan turned to Eca quickly. His eyes widened. His mouth is wide open. He was surprised while raising both shoulders up. Suddenly he was panicked. His heart works faster. He had never expected this before.

"a-me" Nehan said with a trembling hand raised above his head to lower his head.

"i'm disappointed Nehan. I really love you and trust you. But not since I accidentally saw you into the rooftop and followed you. At that time, I want to tell you to come down. Fear of getting caught teacher truant later punished. But I'm the one who has to get down from there."

"sorry Ca" Nehan said very slowly lowering his head.

"if you think it's just because you held hands or Tia was alone with you that afternoon I'm going to kill you. You wrong. That's not a good reason for me to break up. But that's one consideration I broke you up anyway."

"A.c. . ."

"i think it's like gini, if the incident on the rooftop is just an error surely the incident in al*amart did not occur. But I was wrong. Maybe there's a lot you do behind my back. But that's all that's been discovered. And it was a success for me not to believe you anymore Nehan."

"Ca, sorry ca" Nehan said with a trembling voice while rubbing both eyes.

"i can't go on dating the guy I always suspected."

Nehan nodded his head. Agree with the word Eca. He wiped his fallen tears. Now he was claustrophobic with the facts revealed by Eca. He was unable to breathe properly which made it take him a while to calm down in order to talk to Eca.

"i admit, I was wrong. I don't know if it was cheating but I've done that far to Tia. Ta-but I still love you very much" Nehan said feeling frustrated with his feelings.

"i don't want to break up Ca." Nehan continued in despair.

"can't. I don't trust you anymore. We finished Nehan. Completely done."

Eca stood up from her seat. Justifies her slightly folded skirt. He sighed softly and faced Nehan.

"my advice, don't let Nehan bablas. You're still students. Be careful" said Eca.

Afterwards, Eca went away. Nehan was left with a million regrets. He had not imagined before, that this was the end of their journey of love. It felt like if he had more ability he wanted to turn back time. Correct the situation and try to restrain himself from Tia's deadly lust and seduction. But it was in vain because it would not be able to come back again.

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Eca stepped in the house. He was feeling very tired at this moment. Talking to Nehan at school was able to drain a lot of his emotions. He also deeply regrets what happened. Eca faltered when she saw Nehan crying and speaking in a trembling voice. But it's all over. Eca was grateful she was able to get through it. Or he'll be more sorry later.

Eca walked with heavy steps. While carrying the bag on the boat, Eca passed through the living room. He turned his head when he saw a serious mom looking at a cell phone.

"h-have you come home?" mama said frantically while hiding her phone.

Eca looked at my suspicious mother. She saw her mother looking at her phone a few times. But Eca didn't know what Mom was watching. It's not like usual when he gets gossip from social media on his phone. Mama looks like she's angry because of the squeaking on her forehead. Although not obvious but it appears that his mother is holding back anger.

"what the hell did you see on HP?"

"unusual. Artist gossip." said mama awkwardly.

Eca grew increasingly suspicious of my mother's abnormal attitude. But he chose not to bother because at this time his stomach began to rumble. He walked into the kitchen and ate at the dinner table.

Eca ate it well. He added a portion of food because kang kale made by his mother is very good plus spicy tofu tempe sambal. Able to increase his appetite doubled.

While enjoying the food, my mom sat across. Then she moved again and took a warm drink and put it beside Eca. Don't forget mama opened the jar and put the crackers on Eca's plate.

"the best mama" said Eca, giving a thumbs up to her mother.

"slowly. You're no longer a Ca."

Eca nodded her head. Continuing eating activities. He closed his eyes several times to enjoy the food. Mama who saw Eca's behavior just shook her head slowly.

"you're starting to study really, really, Ca?" ask mama.

"yes ma. Ask Gian if you don't believe me."

"good. Mom asked Gian. Remember, if this time you lie to mama again, mama will add your tutoring until night."

"don't ma!" eca protest dismissed her bribe.

"he learns well. Let's be smart."

"yes, mama."

"you have to go to a state university."

"i'm eduit. But I don't promise ya ma."

"try first Ca. You learn more. If you can do Sunday with Erna."

"can't. Sunday time I rest ma. My head was about to break learning from Monday to Saturday."

Mama sighed. He watched Eca who stood up filling his depleted drinking water. Something is different with Eca. My mother began to look more carefully.

"Ca, is this your mom's feeling or you're getting a crush?" asked Mama while watching Eca's body.

"how can I not ma. My energy is used up for thinking."

"well good dong Ca. After learning you can be smart and skinny! Want mama increase your study schedule to be thinner again?" ask mom enthusiastically.

"No!" exclaim Eca while crossing your arms.

"haha . . . Okay-okay. If you can drop another 3 kg, mama gave me a gift of holiday tickets during this semester's holiday."

"wow!! Who is ma?! Promise yes!"

"yes. But with Gian ya. Let someone keep an eye on."

"Well???"

"if you want to invite your other friends, too."

"hore!!" eca Excited excited.

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