Chapter 26
I immediately paid according to the price stated by the shop employee. After that, I walked out of the shop. Walking while looking at the ring beautifully attached to my finger. Suddenly I bumped into someone. We both fell, but I quickly got up and helped the woman in front of me. He was looking down while picking up his scattered groceries.
"Sorry, Auntie. I didn't mean to," I said. I felt that I was the one to blame, for walking without looking ahead.
"It's okay, Auntie also walked the wrong way while calling. Thank you, yes, for helping. You ... Clara!" The woman who was being helped looked surprised, her eyes widened in disbelief at me.
However, he soon smiled and hugged me. "Clara, Auntie is glad to meet you in person like this. Many remember Aunt talking about it. Let's go to the cafe across the street, let's go!" The woman's chatter amazes me. Is he ready? I feel like I've seen it before, but where?
"Sorry, Auntie who?" I asked because I couldn't remember who he was.
"You don't remember Auntie, Clara? This aunt is Umam's mother. We met a few years ago, right?" he replied still smiling. I took a step back when I found out who he was.
Umami's mother, no wonder I feel I've seen her face. It's just that now she's wearing a hijab, so I don't really recognize her.
"Auntie, what else do you want to talk about? Want to insult me, ask for my seeds, bebet, and weight again?" I asked.
"No Clara, Auntie apologizes for everything Auntie said first. Auntie regrets, shouldn't talk like that," he answered sadly.
Umami's mother spoke with a sad expression, was it real or just a play, huh? Later, after I followed his invitation to the cafe across the street, I was afraid that I would be insulted again by him.
I'm afraid the same thing will happen again. However, it's a good idea to give Umami's mom a chance to talk. This time I won't budge again, if he insults me then I will insult him too.
Finally I agreed with Umami's mother's invitation.
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"You just got home, Ra?" asked Papa.
I just got home when it was almost sunset. Papa was sitting relaxed in the tv room. I immediately approached the man of my first love.
I threw my weight beside Papa, then hugged him tightly.
"Yes, Pa. I just met a friend, the fun of chatting so lost track of time. I'm sorry Clara, okay!"
I lied to Papa, even though I just met Umami's mother.
I'm sorry Clara, yes, Pa!
A few hours ago. Me and Umami's mother, who turned out to be Aunt Sarah, were already in the cafe.
After ordering a drink, I waited for Aunt Sarah to start a conversation.
"Clara, Auntie is actually embarrassed to meet you. I feel like Auntie wants to go back to that time and rectify all what Auntie said that must have really hurt your heart," said Aunt Sarah with a sad face.
I sighed looking at the woman who I thought I was much different from my mother's age. Remembering Mama automatically makes my heart sad.
"Clara! Don't be sad, yes. Auntie knows that Aunt's words at that time were very bad. Auntie was very sorry," continued Aunt Sarah.
Apparently he had the wrong idea, he thought I was sad because of him.
"Not Auntie, I'm sad because I remember my late mother," I replied, wiping away tears.
"Yes, God. I don't know, I'm sorry, Auntie!"
Aunt Sarah, how many times have you said sorry? I tried to smile, so he didn't feel guilty and kept apologizing.
"It's okay, Auntie. After all, I forgot about that for a long time. Don't apologize again, okay. Later you can get a plate, you know!" I joked.
Aunt Sarah laughed at my small joke.
"Oh my gosh, Sarah. You're really good at jokes, aren't you. Auntie likes girls who like to be funny."
Cieee, Aunt Sarah regrets having misunderstood me before she said.
Apparently Aunt Sarah thought that at that time, I approached Umami because she was rich. Aunt Sarah secretly investigated my family background.
It's true that my family situation is simple, but that doesn't mean I'm looking for a lover because of his wealth.
"Clara! Even daydreaming! Papa shouted in my ear.
I smiled shyly, apparently I was daydreaming since earlier.
"Dad, Clara, take a shower first, okay? It's hot!" I reasoned.
I quickly left Papa before he asked any more questions. Arriving in the room, instead of taking a shower, I actually fell asleep which finally fell asleep.
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It didn't feel like time was running, I tried to live it happily with Papa and Cleo.
My marital status with Mas Azzam is now officially separated. Last Sunday's court verdict granted my lawsuit.
Mas Azzam, who initially refused the steps I took, finally gave up. I no longer want to continue my relationship with him.
I don't even care about Sis Winda, who repeatedly contacted me to cancel the divorce suit.
This is my life, no one can change my decision. I want to find my own happiness.
Umami, even though she never comes home again, she always sends me news. There's just a reason for him to contact me, even though sometimes I don't care.
Even though her mother has apologized and explained that Umami is innocent, but I still don't want to start a new relationship with her again.
Connection. We are just two friends now. Nothing less and nothing more, I don't want more than that.
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I laughed out loud when I saw Jacky Chan's action on television. The action of one of my favorite actors never bores those who watch it.
Sometimes he fights using his Dutch sandals. I kept laughing watching Jacky Chan in pain while fighting with his enemy.
Not bad for entertainment, rather than staying in the room all the time. What's more, on a Sunday night like this, I want someone to come and watch the movie, or at least take a night out to enjoy the city atmosphere.
To be continued