Way Back To You
The Life That Turns Back

“I want to talk to you about something soon.”

Liam poured fresh milk into a glass and arranged it on the table. “What do you want to talk about?”

“We just met. This cannot be discussed over the phone.”

What else is this? inner Liam. Is this the bad news? So my time is over and I have to stop? “Good. You just come to home.”

Liam disconnected his phone. She keeps making breakfast for him and Hanna without thinking about her career. Hanna was still sleeping when Liam woke up first. This was all Liam could do to fill the void of his days.

“Scented aroma.” Hanna hugged Liam's body from behind. She was still wearing her pajamas and her hair was just tied to a midget.

Liam embraces Hanna, staring fixedly at the natural face without makeup that can always make her stunned. She smiled, then kissed Hanna's lips gently. “You're up?”

Hanna nodded. “Why are you preparing three servings? Anyone will visit?” Hanna followed Liam as the man prepared the sandwich he had made.

“Noah is coming. I'm sure he hasn't had breakfast yet, so I'll make it.”

“She came to talk about something?”

Liam nodded. “Says important things. We just wait for him to come.”

Hanna's feelings started to stir. What if Noah brings bad news? What if Liam really had to bury his dream? What if Liam's career really stopped?

“I..will take a quick shower.” Mumbled Hanna. He had to clear his mind so that he was ready to receive any news Noah would tell.

“Create what? You are beautiful even though you have not had a shower. After all Noah is a nobody, he has also seen you without make up like this.” Liam held his hand.

“Stay only..” Hanna took Liam's hand off. “I am your woman. I want to look perfect in front of your friends without embarrassing you.” He walked into the room.

Liam smiled a little. Of course he knew Hanna's true intentions. He just wanted to soak in the bath, cooling his brain so he wouldn't be too surprised by the news Noah would bring. That way Hanna can be a force for him later on.

It didn't take long, Noah arrived along with Hanna who came out of the room. Liam looked at Hanna who was wearing a knee-length sky blue dress, so stunning with just such a simple outfit. His gaze was again shifted to Hanna's stomach which began to bubble. Liam kisses Hanna's stomach, but realizes that Noah is among them.

“You look at Hanna as if you've only met her for the first time.” joked Noah.

Liam laughed a little. He grabbed Hanna's waist which was walking to his side. “You also know I will never get bored of him.” Liam looked at Hanna.

Hanna's face flushed. He pinched Liam's hand slowly, pretended to grumble and sat down on the chair.

“What do you want to talk about?” Liam sat down next to Hanna.

He looked at Noah who was chewing food in a dish without waiting to be invited by the host. Holding the bread, he took out a brown envelope and handed it to Liam.

“You just read it yourself..” His words sound less clear because he talks while chewing.

“No..” Liam thrust the envelope back at Noah. “Tell me directly. I don't have the energy to read it.”

“They agreed to continue your contract.”

Liam sighs. “I guessed it..” murmured slowly. But then he raised his face, his forehead shriveled and he looked at Noah sharply. “What did you say?”

“After considering the feedback from the fans, they will not terminate the contract with you. Instead they will create an anti-abortion campaign by showcasing their brand, and the main model is you.”

“Wait.” Liam has not been able to process all the news simultaneously. “My contract still continues.”

Noah nodded his head.

“...they will create a new ad on behalf of the anti-abortion campaign.”

Noah nodded his head again.

Noah nodded his head again. “Plus, we got new contract from health brand.”

Liam is speechless. His voice was stifled by the overflowing happiness within his chest. His two eyelids started to glaze over, he looked at Hanna who also started to shed tears.

“Hanna.” Liam hugged Hanna tightly. She cried for happiness in Hanna's arms. “I can still continue my dream..I...I can still be a model.” isak Liam.

Hanna stroked Liam's back gently. She cried happily because she was not a barrier to Liam's future career. There is no happier news than this. Finally, after waking up facing all the problems together, they can still do what their life choices are.

“Congratulation baby.” whispered Hanna.

Liam took off his arms and immediately kissed Hanna's lips to make Noah cluck. “Can you not indulge your intimacy too much in front of me? Don't you guys ever have the slightest bit of pity on me?” noah Sudang.

Hanna and Liam laughed at the same time. Suddenly Hanna's phone shook, a message came in from Liz.

Good morning Hanna. I wanted to let you know that Gita was found dead this morning around three in the morning. If you have time, come to Heaven Funeral Home.

Hanna's hand shook to make her phone fall. Happy tears turn into tears of sadness. He breathed quickly, then looked at Liam nanar.

“Why? What's up?” Liam confusedly looked at Hanna who changed expression quickly.

“Gi...Gita.”

“Gita why?”

“She died.”

*

Hanna tries to strengthen herself as she enters the funeral home with Liam and Noah. Bobby and Lona arrived early. As soon as she saw the black and white picture frame of Gita's smiling face, Hanna stopped stepping. The smile was so beautiful, so sincere without burden. Gita, I haven't even done anything meaningful to you. Once you leave just like that.

“He was found by the prison warden during a cell check at three in the morning. He called Gita many times but there was no reply, then the officer saw the seepage of blood on the mattress.”

Liz sat down with Hanna. Liam joins Bobby and several co-workers who are already filling the funeral home area.

“Doctor says he died two hours before being found out of blood. I didn't expect to lose before the war. Rebecca's doctor had warned about Gita's mental health because she must have known what Gita felt, but I didn't expect Gita to take this fast step.” Liz murmured. “We can't save him.”

Hanna agreed. They are so busy with their respective worlds that they take too long to leave the Gita alone. He must be tired, confused, not knowing what to do. Hanna felt so guilty, why didn't she find out if Hanna was so tired and she just wanted to end it all?

“Don't pretend to cry, asshole.”.

Hanna and Liz stood up when they heard the noise. Leo looked breathless, his shoulders up and down and he looked messy. Not far from him Bradley was sitting on the floor holding the corner of his lips. Hanna's gaze changed between Leo and Bradley. Suddenly he remembered Gita's words as he visited her. Leo knows everything I've been through. Could the Gita's inner wounds have anything to do with Bradley?

“Jaga your emotions, Leo. I know you and Gita are very close, but you can't do something silly like this.” Veronica snapped at Leo.

“Honored Lady Vero, did you know that this man is the cause of Gita's life being destroyed? Did you know that?” Leo shouted.

He spread his gaze to everyone present at the place. “This man..” he points to Bradley who is already standing assisted by Veronica. “He harassed Gita since the age of Gita ten years.”

Hanna's chest was like being pierced by a spear. It hurt, and suddenly his chest felt tight and he had trouble breathing. Tears fell in her eyes imagining how tormented Gita had been, but she could still cover it all up with her stupid, coquettish and gossipy behavior. So all this time it was just camouflage to cover his inner wounds?

Veronica did not say anything, but the look on her face was not too surprised either. Leo squinted his eyes, his forehead shriveled and he suddenly laughed out loud. “So all this time you already know if your daughter is harassed but you choose to close your eyes? Are you worthy to call yourself a woman?”

"Don't say anything else or I'll sue you." Veronica's voice rang out.

"Please sue, please. And I'm gonna drag this jerk into the bars with me." challenge Leo.

"Don't talk nonsense.." Bradley pushed Leo. "I've been thinking about Gita like my own son. How could I have abused her?"

"Everything is here..." Leo pulled out a folding type phone a long time ago. The size is small and looks like a toy phone when compared to smartphones in circulation now. "Maybe you think this used to be a toy, but it's a real phone. And it's all here. All your rottenness."