Is this a coincidence

But the mother forced Alma to take the money, even though it was a small amount. He put the money in Alma's bag. Because the money was already in the bag, Alma felt bad to return it. Afraid that if the mother thought that she did not appreciate the gift, Alma was forced to accept it.

"Thank God there is additional money to take public transportation" Alma thought.

He then said goodbye to go home, Alma walked back alone, he waited for public transportation on the side of the road. There were lights on every side of the road. Small shops have also turned on the lights. Likewise with motorcycles and other cars.

It was already night, he thought about Aletta because Alma had left Aletta all day. There was a feeling of restlessness and anxiety, his heart felt uncomfortable, Aletta's face was reflected in front of Alma. Coincidentally, today public transportation is quiet, maybe because it's already night.

"Hopefully there will be public transportation passing by" he thought with hope.

The flashing red car suddenly stopped in front of him. But he ignored it. Alma only focused on looking to the right, Alma saw that there was a public transportation that was moving at a moderate speed, he waved his hand.

"Stop sir!" Alma shouted. But public transportation doesn't stop at all. Alma took a deep breath, he felt disappointed. He lowered his face sadly.

"It seems that at this hour, public transportation is rarely available," said one of the people beside Alma.

Alma looked to his left, he was surprised to see a handsome young man, about 183 cm tall, and his weight around 66 kg standing in front of him while putting his hands in his pants pockets. The young man's face was indeed familiar in Alma's eyes.

"You!" Pointed at Alma in surprise.

"Yes it's me Jack"

This is their third meeting, accidentally. "Wait a minute! Why are you here?" Ask Alma.

Jack smiled as he approached Alma "I was coming home from a friend's house and happened to be passing by here. It turns out that I met you again"

"This is impossible, the reason is too ordinary. But why do I feel that this person is deliberately following me?" Alma thought.

Jack saw Alma pensive, he waved his hand "Miss Alma what's wrong?"

Realized "Nothing"

"You seem to be thinking about something"

"Not!"

"How strange, yes, we can meet again. Maybe God has planned this all" said Jack with a sweet smile.

"This is a coincidence"

"To me this is not a coincidence"

"Then what is it called if not a coincidence?"

"Maybe this is what is called a mate" Jack tried to tease Alma.

Feeling uncomfortable with Jack's words, makes Alma want to leave immediately "Sorry I have to go now"

Jack blocked Alma "Wait a minute!"

"Please don't get in my way"

"You'd better go home with me. Since it's late, I'm afraid you won't get public transportation." Jack offered kindness for the umpteenth time.

"Sorry no need"

"Are you angry because of what I said earlier?"

"Not!"

"I know you feel uncomfortable, the proof is you just go away"

"I'm in a hurry because my son is waiting at home"

"Didn't I offer you to come home with me?"

"I don't want to be a bother, please get out of the way"

"Okay, if you don't want to, I won't force you"

Alma's cellphone rang, he immediately took his cellphone and saw Mrs. Yulia's contact. Ignoring Jack, he immediately answered the call. Alma put his cellphone right to his ear to listen clearly to Mrs. Yulia's words.

"Where is your Alma?" Mrs. Yulia asked.

"Alma is on his way home mom" replied Alma.

"You better hurry home, Aletta has been crying all this time. It seems she misses you"

"Okay mom! Alma will be home soon, please take good care of Aletta"

"Okay! You be careful, okay?" Mrs. Yulia ordered.

"Yes mom"

The phone then hung up, he glanced at Jack still standing nearby. There was no other choice but to take advantage of Jack tonight. But there was a bad feeling, because Alma had rejected Jack's kindness, but for Aletta's sake Alma threw away that feeling of prestige. Alma hesitantly offered himself, he asked Jack to take him home.

"Can I come home with you?" Alma asked shyly.

"Eummm... How about that? Because I've already offered it twice. So I thought about it first."

"I will pay you, please just this once" Alma spontaneously held Jack's hand.

Jack was silent, he pretended to think but he was surprised to see Alma suddenly looking aggressive like that. Jack noticed Alma's hand, he looked at her with a smile. Realized Alma immediately removed his hand "Okay" He then agreed.

"Thank you! Sorry I accidentally touched your hand" said Alma.

"No problem" Jack then went to his car, very casually he stepped on his feet.

Jack then opened the car door for Alma "Please come in" said Jack.

Alma then entered, he straightened his seat. It turned out that the brown envelope was still clutched in Alma's hand. Jack had noticed that earlier, but he didn't want to ask Alma.

Without waiting long, Jack started the car and drove slowly. There was silence along the way, no one spoke. They both just stare at each other.

"Have you eaten?" asked Jack suddenly.

"Already!"

"Good then"

"Oh yeah... I'd better get off at the intersection. I'm afraid the neighbors will see it later"

"So what if you see? Aren't I just helping you?"

"I just feel bad, because my neighbor's mouth is very difficult to control. If they have spoken, they will not care about other people's feelings"

"You don't think too much about it, just let them say what. Don't let it affect you"

"Anyway, I got off at a major crossroads. Let me walk home"

"Whatever you say"

Big crossroads.

Without waiting long, they had arrived at a major crossroads. Jack then stopped there at Alma's request.

"Please you can come down" Jack looks annoyed with Alma.

Before going downstairs, Alma took some change from his bag. He then put it on Jack's car table "Sorry I only have that much money, later when I have it I will add more" Alma said with a bad feeling. He then immediately came out.

Jack was really surprised to see Alma's behavior. Was he really innocent or just too honest, when Alma walked Jack out of his car and called Alma.

"Alma!" Silence and don't want to look back.

Jack stepped forward while carrying the change in his hand "What's wrong Jack? Didn't I promise you, I'll give you the rest later?" Ask Alma.