The Substitute Woman on the First Night
Take Off With Hearts

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My mind suddenly got so bad. Curious about what made him so quiet. Not wanting to guess, I chose to ask Delano, "Before what? Why did you stop talking?" I continued to look into his eyes until I could see the doubts emanating clearly from his two beads at the moment. Maybe that's what makes Delano so hard to say.

"I ...."

"Why don't you seem to want to say it? What was? Is this about Mira? Or about who?"

I saw Delano for a moment sighing. It was like there was a burden that was currently making it difficult to speak. I don't know what it is, but I'm starting to feel anxious thinking about it.

"It's not about anyone, but it's about me." Delano still did not explain until it made my appetite disappear instantly. I put back a slice of pizza that I had just eaten a few bites into place, then looked at Delano more sharply. Hoping that he would talk to me and not keep quiet until it makes my brain think so awkwardly.

"I didn't want to say this, but I think I should keep telling you."

I'm still waiting for the answer, even though my heart has been beating because of hearing Delano's words. "Say! I think it's better than hiding something that's incriminating to you."

I try to strengthen my heart. Hearing what Delano was going to say that really made my heart beat so bad.

"Maybe it's the last day I come to visit you."

"Why? What exactly is going on?" I immediately asked because I was so shocked at what I just heard. How not, when my heart began to feel comfortable with his presence, he instead said he would no longer see me and it really hurt me.

"I got a scholarship offer to continue my S2 education to London."

After hearing Delano's words, I now began to understand that it was much more important than just keeping me company until I was free. However, Delano has the right to pursue his dream, let alone get a scholarship that should not be rejected because it is a special opportunity in my opinion. Oxford University is one of the best places to study in the UK, even today Oxford is ranked first for 7 consecutive years as the best place to study in the world.

"Go, Delano! It's impossible for you to refuse, right? So, you should still go and pursue your dreams there! You have to be successful and make Mira regret her decision for ignoring you and preferring Mas Denis."

I try to smile. Acting ordinary as if nothing happened while holding back the tears that I had difficulty cooperating with because I had managed to make both my beads feel foggy.

"Don't cry, Lissa! I'm just going away for a while. I promise! While there I will often send you letters. When I come back, I will definitely see you and until then, promise me you will be fine!" Delano thrust out his hand, wiping the tears on both of my cheeks slowly.

"I don't cry." I turned my eyes away after taking Delano's hand that had just wiped my tears away. Try to force myself to smile and be strong in front of him, even though at this time I feel fragile because somehow the news given by Delano really makes me a little hit. But I realized, I had to sincerely let go.

"It is better that you do not need to promise anything to me than that you will deny it. Now the most important thing is that you have to be passionate about pursuing your dreams. I still remember how you once told me that you wanted to go to college there and now that dream is in sight. So, don't let you waste it!"

When I finished saying that, Miss Retno came to me. He told me that the visitation time was over and that it was time for me to return to the holding cell.

"Yes, take care of your health while you are there! Oh yeah, thanks for the pizza. I can share with other friends inside, right?"

Delano just nodded. He had been silent since not saying a word, only looking at me with both eyes that had looked red. It seemed like she was also just like me, holding back tears that had almost dripped with all her might.

"Lissa, I will definitely keep my promise!" Finally he spoke after my step almost away from him. I also looked at it immediately. Looking back, where he was smiling while looking at me with confidence.

"I keep your promise." I just answered in my heart. Showing a smile to let Delano know that I heard what he said.

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