Chapter 14

Make no mistake. Hate and love have a slight difference. If you hate too much, later you will be trapped by your love and eventually it will turn into love. ~ Nathaniel Axel

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"Just sit down bro." It wasn't Iren or Virzha who answered, but Nanda who had put her cellphone on the table.

"Thank you." Nathaniel said, sitting beside Iren. Right opposite Virzha.

"Are you alone?" Nanda asked casually.

"No. Same Nando." Nathaniel said taking off his jacket, leaving a black long-sleeved shirt behind. "You're not eating?" Ask Nathaniel. His hands rolled up his shirt just like mine. Oh no, he looks cool like that.

"Just ordered. You want to eat? Just order it." Iren asked, opening his voice.

"I'm easy. You guys hang out here often, don't you think?" Nathaniel asked, looking at the three in turn.

"Well, this is our favorite place. Yes, come here once in a while when you're free." Nanda answered.

"Oh." Nathaniel nodded.

"Niel." Exclaimed a man patted Nathaniel's shoulder.

"Yes. Why?" Nathaniel asked, looking up at Nando.

"I'm already going back, do you want to go back now or later?"

"Later. I want to hang out with friends first."

'Your grandmother's friend.' Virzha muttered to herself.

"Oh, okay. I'll go first then." Goodbye Nando.

"Ok. Careful."

"Hmmm, yok everyone. I'll go first." Say goodbye to Nando to the three. Don't forget the faint smile from those thin lips.

"Yes, come on." Said the three.

"Your brother?" Virzha asked, looking at Nathaniel.

"Yes."

"How is it different?" Virzha frowned.

"How is it different?"

"Your brother looks polite, nice again. Not like you." Virzha sneered at Nathaniel lightly.

"So why? Problem with you?" Nathaniel asked Virzha.

"Isshhh..." Instead of answering, Virzha hissed and turned away from Nathaniel.

"Why do you seem like you really hate me?" Nathaniel asked, Virzha getting more intense.

"It's up to me." Virzha grumbled.

"Don't hate me too much. Later on, you can love me to death."

"Idih, unclean i like you." Virzha's hand knocked on the table and her head alternated three times.

"Make no mistake. Hate and love have a slight difference. If you hate too much, later you can be trapped by your hatred and eventually it will turn into love." His sharp eyes stared at Virzha intensely.

"And that won't happen to me." Virzha said fiercely.

Nathaniel stares at Virzha even more intensely. "I just want to order one thing for you." Nathaniel said not taking his eyes off her. He tilted his head to get closer to Virzha.

Nanda and Iren who have been silent since then are increasingly focusing on the two.

"If one day your hate turns into love, just say so. Maybe I can consider switching to boys. And that's just for you."

Tring.

Nathaniel gave a wink to Virzha. Don't forget his handsome smiling lips. Really the charm of Nathaniel can't be avoided.

"Bastard!" Virzha cursed feeling belittled.

"Thank you for the compliment."

"I just want to go home. I'm not in the mood anymore." Virzha had already stood up. But her right hand was held back by a strong hand that belonged to none other than Nathaniel.

"Don't go. Let me go." Nathaniel said standing up from his seat. "Oh yes, the food you ordered, I'll pay for it. Think of it as my apologies for disturbing your friend's mood. See you." After that, Nathaniel left in front of the three.

"Damn it boy." Virzha still had time to curse. Her face was red from holding back emotions.

"But what Nathaniel said is true, Zha. Don't hate him too much. If your hatred turns into love, you'll be the one in trouble." For some reason Nanda had an inkling about this.

"Right. And if you ever like Nathaniel, I'll be the first to laugh the loudest." Iren said.

"I'm not going to like that bastard. After all, I still prefer big breasts over flat chests." Virzha muttered. She was really annoyed.

"Ok. We'll see later. Hopefully you won't lick your own spit." Iren shrugged her shoulders.

oOo

"Are you working again Niel?" Zain asked when he saw Nathaniel enter the cafe.

"Normal. I'm looking for a new guitar." Nathaniel put his coat down on the bar table.

"Got it?" asked Steven who came with a tray and an empty glass.

"Of course." Nathaniel smiled proudly. "How was the cafe today?"

"Safe." Zain Reply.

Nathaniel sighed. Both of his elbows on the bar table, his eyes looked around the cafe which he had pioneered for two years with the help of his friends..

"Want a drink?" Asked Zain, who is in charge of making coffee. He is a reliable coffee maker.

"Americano please."

"Ok sir."

"How are you Avi?" asked Steven who sat next to Nathaniel.

"Well. He's complained a few times about his activities." Nathaniel was silent. His eyes stared out of the cafe.

"I want to take him away and live independently. I feel sorry for Avi and I have to continue to be depressed by my parents. But Nando always forbids me. He told me to wait until his plan worked." Those eagle-like eyes looked dim when discussing the two brothers.

A sigh was heard from Nathaniel. He's really tired of living his life. Only his two brothers and his four best friends are the strength for Nathaniel.

Steven tapped Nathaniel's shoulder. Trying to strengthen his friend. "Just follow what Nando said. He must have thought things through. Your job, just hold on and take care of Avi."

"Hmmm, I hope I can." Nathaniel replied quietly.

"I'm working again. If you haven't eaten yet, ask Danu to cook for you."

"Hmm."

Steven left, went back to work serving some cafe visitors. On the sidelines of school the five friends will be at the cafe. Helping cafe workers. It's not every day, but they are more often at the cafe. he said_

"If we're here, I feel like he's here too."

_ That's what Bagas says every time he finishes work and sits on their favorite corner bench.

But it can't be denied. Whenever they are there, the five of them feel comfortable. Especially Nathaniel, he will always feel at home in the cafe.

Just daydream. I know how you feel." As if approaching Nathaniel, who always daydreams whenever he lives alone.

"Dog. You startled me." Nathaniel cursed. Don't forget the one hand Nathaniel gave to Bagas.

"So don't daydream. He won't like it when you daydream like this." Bagas looked at Nathaniel sadly. That chatterbox knows very well what Nathaniel is thinking right now.

"I miss him, Gas." Nathaniel said suddenly.

To be continued...