There I am
He's Storytelling

"Okay, I agree with the contents of this contract!"

Dayu placed the paper containing their marriage contract on the table.  In the written contract they were bound by marriage for two years. After that they will separate without any commotion and demands. They will make a pre-wedding agreement.

"This time we have to make up the story of how we first met and finally decided to get married."

Dayu nodded in agreement hearing Adrian's words. It is impossible for them to say that suddenly married because there is an interest in money.

"Adrian, there was something I wanted to tell you. I'm just a regular guy, from a poor family. Will it be a problem for your family?" 

"If it becomes a problem, do you want to back off?"

"It would be very painful to hear your family making fun of my poverty. But I'll try to survive. Which I'm afraid your family's making fun of my family. They are something precious to me." Dayu's voice sounded bitter, though,

"It's only Mom and Genta I have," he said.

Seeing the fragile Dayu, it was like Adrian hugged the woman. 

"No one will insult you."

Adrian tries to convince Dayu. He looked at the soft Dayu.

"I'll tell you all about my family."

Dayu starts telling me about Dad, Mom and Genta. He wants Adrian to remember well everything told so that there is no mistake when he has to answer all the family questions.

"I dropped out of college and now this is my life, just as an artist passing by."

Mayu closes her story. The words he said were bitter. Face hardened. Dayu is like angry at the world for robbing her of her ideals.

Adrian silently listened to Dayu talk. He was amazed by the woman sitting in front of him. How much life has honed the strength of this woman. When he saw her beautiful body, her beautiful face would not anyone believe that Dayu had strength and had gone through many difficulties. Adrian compares himself like a spoiled child, whining for capital to open a restaurant. Adrian was embarrassed. 

"This time I give up and do this, marry a contract with you."

This afternoon felt very emotional, Adrian more silent and let Dayu continue to talk. He likes to hear the story of Dayu. Adrian likes to hear Dayu laugh at her life and entertain herself with it. 

"All this time, I kept it to myself." Dayu had just told her story while being a restaurant waitress and she came home with great fear because there was a customer who liked her and kept following her. 

"I am grateful that my thin body can run fast. I'm grateful for her fat body so she's running after me."

Mayu smiled remembering that night. Her smile was so bitter.

"Sometimes, God jokes in unexpected ways. He wanted me to understand that the thin body I had was of no use. I can't complain about having to cut down on my eating. I shouldn't be jealous of my friends for not being able to hang out just for coffee and eat good-looking pastries, like them, so my body doesn't have to hoard that much sugar."

"I think I should finish my story. Don't you ever tell Mom and Genta that. It's just a story of the past. I have to go, I still have something to do."

Mayu saw his watch. Dayu only realized that he had talked too much to Adrian. Maybe because he actually needs a friend to talk to and listen to all his stories. Until the story he never told Mom and Genta. 

"Tomorrow we shall meet again. We have to make up the story of our meeting." Adrian reminded.

"Yes, I'll come." 

When Dayu is lost behind the door, Adrian feels that something is missing and everything becomes empty. 

"Tomorrow he will come" he murmured with a smile. 

***

Being in the middle of the hustle and bustle of people who are preparing equipment for filming is not something that is convenient for Dayu. He'd rather be alone tonight. The marriage contract letter was still in the shadows in his eyes. His heart still could not accept. However, he had to shoot for commercials, there was no time to be alone. He needed money and his body had to work to earn it. Although not as the main character but the honor obtained is very good.

Bima walked over to him. "We'll see you again" said Bima.

"Yes, it seems like the entertainment world is so narrow that I only meet you." Dayu answered her question. He doesn't want to talk.

"How's party? Exclaim?"

"Hmm, yeah.that's how!" 

Bima still wanted to talk when the director called to start filming. Hayu immediately moved from her seat. 

"Saved by the bell!"

After that Dayu realized his mistake and hoped his words were not heard by Bima. He did not want Bima to misunderstand but he also did not want to give an explanation to Bima if at this time he did not want to be disturbed. 

Glanced at Bima. It seems like Bima did not hear my words.

Dayu exhaled, feeling relieved.

What did he say? Saved by the bell? He's sick of talking to me? Or am I not pulling in his eyes? 

Bima really does not understand how to approach Dayu. This woman is unachievable and mysterious. Not even Lyra knew much about Dayu.

Bima has long been interested in Dayu, from the beginning of filming soap operas. Although they only meet occasionally but Dayu can make him fall in love. There is something in the eyes of the woman that makes Bima fall in love.