𝗘𝘅-𝗕𝗼𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 COMPLETE

C7

I grimaced and nodded one after the other. Then he forgot me. Ever since he disappeared, I've always thought about him, but he forgot me so easily.

"Y-yes," I replied. I'm smiling but my heart is crying.

"You're the one I saw yesterday, right? I'm sorry I didn't talk to you yesterday. There were a lot of people there, so I had a hard time getting back to talk to you." This explains it to me.

"It's okay, I understand."

I understand because you are with your girlfriend. That girl now belongs to you.

"Who is he, Aira? Introduce me to Pogi." Sister Eva whispered to me. I forgot that I was with someone.

"Oh yes, she is my Ate Eva. Sister Eva, Julius. My ex... I mean my high school classmate or better known as Mister J. I will introduce them both.

Ate Eva was stunned when she recognized the person in front of me.

"W-what? Are you Mister J? The councilor running? Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Get me an autograph! Ate Eva approached Julius and shamelessly hugged him. I was still ashamed of what he did, so I stopped it and kept it away from Julius. We almost grabbed the attention of another buyer. Julius is already wearing a cup so that other people won't recognize him.

"Ate Eva, what are you embarrassing..." I reprimanded Ate Eva, almost suppressing my voice so that no one could hear. I looked around because he might be with his girlfriend, but I didn't see anything.

"What are you, why didn't you immediately say that your ex is handsome?" he whispered to me making my eyes widen. My cheeks got even redder because I think Julius heard what Ate Eva said. He smiled at me and I felt like I was going to faint from his strange smile.

"A... eh... be patient. Ate Eva is really quite noisy. You know, I think you like him too." Ate Eva pinched me on the side so I fell.

"What are you, Ate..." I whispered to her with a smile.

"What are you doing, ask me to eat outside." Sister Eva also smiled and whispered to me.

"What are you, Ate... I'm the girl, why am I the one asking?"

Julius must have noticed that we were whispering while smiling so he spoke.

"Can I invite you to dinner tomorrow? Are you free? it asked me.

"Yes, she is freedom tomorrow. Can I join too? replied Sister Eva.

I was embarrassed by its English. He doesn't know much English but he can understand and speak a little, because of the Arabic people he talks to on the phone.

"Excuse Ate Eva, she's just a little bit crazy." I apologize to Julius. Ate Eva seemed to be comforting her so she asked again.

"Are you free tomorrow, Aira?"

"Yes, sure..." I replied with a smile. I looked a bit like a baby but I won't deny it, this is my chance to apologize for what I did to him.

UNTIL we got home, Ate Eva was still talking about Julius, that's why I told her while we were putting the things we bought in the containers.

"Sister Eva, can you please not mention this to Mama? He might know that I had an ex-boyfriend when I was in high school, and he would definitely scold me then."

"Alright, don't worry and I won't tell him. Are you still strong for me? Are you just going to tell me about what will happen tomorrow? I'm excited for you guys tomorrow. Oh, you've hit the jackpot because your dinner date tomorrow is a big deal!" he said happily to me.

That just made me smile. The truth is, I'm speechless right now because I'm nervous about what might happen tomorrow. After a long time, Julius just came back. And fate really brought us closer together because this is the kind of work he still wants. It's just sad because someone else already owns him. I am ready to be happy for him, I just want to talk to him to ask for forgiveness for what happened to us before. I hope I won't be nervous tomorrow.

That night I grabbed my clothes. I'll go shopping when I wear it for tomorrow. I saw the clothes that Madam gave me so I was a little happy when I could wear something that was neat. I want to look good tomorrow and be attractive to Julius. I don't know but I still want to hope that he and his girlfriend will break up.

While I was arranging my clothes for tomorrow, Mama suddenly entered the door. I was so surprised that I suddenly hid the clothes under the blanket. Everything is lying on the bed because I'm shopping for something to wear tomorrow. But it was too late because Mama saw what I was doing.

"Son, what are you doing?" he asked, still looking at my bed.

I was embarrassed to go, I was even late due to my over-preparation.

"W-what is it, Mom? I'm just shopping for clothes to wear tomorrow."

"Huh? Why are you hiding it? Is there a problem?" frowned when asked.

I sighed, before deciding to take out the clothes on the bed.

"Sorry, Mom. I was surprised when you entered so I took off my clothes."

Don't you want to show me what you're doing? Am I bothering you child?

"Oh, Mom! No... I'm sorry for my reaction. I have a walk tomorrow. My friends and I are going to meet, so I'm shopping for clothes to wear for tomorrow.

I'm sorry if I lie again.

"Is that so, why should you be shy of me? It would be better if I could see so I can help you find what suits your clothes best." Mama looked at the clothes with a smile, before reaching for a pink dress. "This son, it's beautiful and it suits you."

I reached for the clothes that Mama had chosen and put them on my body. He looked at himself in front of the mirror for a moment.

"That's fine with me, Ma. Thank you."

"Hey my son, you're a young woman... you'll have a boyfriend tomorrow or two. And don't leave me far away," he said with sadness visible in his eyes.

"Mom, well... that won't happen yet because I don't have it in my mind to get married yet. I will fulfill my dreams in life first. I'll get you out of this job first, Ma. Before I get married, I want to see that your life is comfortable, Ma."

Mama cried and smiled at me.

"This is really my daughter, she's not just beautiful, she's also smart." Mom hugged me tightly. I can really feel Mama's love for me. That's why there is something in my feelings that hurts because of the mistakes I made.

Mama chose the one I wore for our dinner date with Julius. I also had my make-up done by Ate Claire who also has a talent in applying make-up. I did change when I fixed myself, it's like I'm not the person in the mirror in front of me.

"You're so beautiful, you're really envious. If I'm the only one with a face like that, I'm not used to having many idols," Ate Eva said to me.

"Sister Eva, you really underestimate yourself too much. You're so beautiful—

"It's not obvious," Ate Claire added.

So Mom and I laughed.

"You really are like children when you are teased. After that, the two of you will work together," Mama said to Ate Claire and Ate Eva. "Hey son, you might be late for where you're going. Maybe your friends are waiting for you. Your sling bag is here, be careful son. Just call right away so that if you don't have a ride, I can pick you up from Jun. It's easy to tell Madam."

"Oh, don't worry. I can ride home a lot because we are fast."

"Okay son, be careful."