After a few days, finally, the weekend is near. Lily's wedding will be on this Saturday. The night before, I was prepared for all my stuff. Lily will hold her wedding in her hometown. Since her area of residence is far from the city, I had to spend a few days there.
While I busy packing my things, Victoria comes to my room. ''Are you done packing your all stuff?''
''Uh, yeah. I just bring a few clothes. After all, I just go there for two nights and three days.''
''Oh...okay. Don't forget my regards and my gift to her. I feel guilty for not coming to her wedding. If not because I have an important case to do, of course, I going there with you.''
''Don't worry, I think she will understand. I will send your words too.''
''So, how you going there tomorrow? Is there someone with you or you going there alone?''
''Uh? Err...there is.''
''Who? Your colleague?'' Victoria asks with curiosity. She kind of know that Jordyn was hiding something from her.
''Ah, yeah.'' I try to avoid her eyes. I pretend to keep busy fold my clothes.
''Or. . .you going there with Emmanuel??''
I suddenly stop to do my things and awkwardly smile at her. ''Sister, how you know I will going there with him?''
''You think I'm a fool? I know recently he the one who send you going back home after work right?''
''Umm. . . kind of. . .''
''Let's be honest, I'm not angry either. I just want to know who with you.''
''Actually, he forces me to go there with him. I say I can go there by myself. Then, he says...''
''It's okay Jessa. I'm okay if he with you. I can feel at ease and not worry about you.''
I just nod my head. Then, suddenly she asks the shocked question at me. '' By the way, what stage was both of your relationships? ''
''Err. . . what you mean by that?''
''Are two of you officially in couples?''
''Couples?? Hahaha. . . sister, I don't think we reached there yet. Actually, I still think about our relationship. I'm not sure if I can in the relationship again...''
''Jessa. . .I understand how you feel. I dont want to force you also in your love life. But, I have to say that, you must believe in whatever you choose. Whatever you want in your life...you can follow your own heart but remember to prepare bravely whatever you will face later.''
I will only be silent to listen to what she saying. In fact, I still afraid to fall in love again. I dont know if I failed to follow my own heart and it will lead me the wrong way.
''Jessa, I know you still can't move on about Simon, but believe me. . . Emmanuel seems sincere to you. I can see his action toward you. Just, his way seems a little like a Simon.''
''You feel the same like? I also think in the same way. I dont know if later I will fall in love with him or because he looks like a Simon.''
''Don't worry my little sister, I know you will know it later. Just give him a chance.''
I smile at her and nod my head as I know what will I do after this.
''Okay, I'm going to bed first. Just keep doing your things. Good night.''
''Okay, good night sister.''
After listening to my sister's advice, I was thoughtful for a while. I'm not very sure about my real feelings towards Emmanuel but I admit that I was once attracted by him.
As for my feelings for Simon, maybe I should let it go for a long time.
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The next morning, I woke up early and getting ready. Today I will go to make a trip to my best friend, Lily's wedding.
Then, after a few minutes, Emmanuel calls me said that he already arrived down there.
I quickly take my luggage with me and ready to go out.
"Sister, I'II go first ya!"
"Okay, take care on your way."
"Okay, you too."
"Jessa, wait!"
"What is it?" I wondering.
"Did you go with Emmanuel?"
"Em, yup! Why?"
"Nothing, I'm just asking. Okay, just go. Don't forget to eat on time."
"Alright, madam! Bye!"
"Bye... "
Then, arrived down there. I give him a little awkward smile and he also casually smile at me. I felt awkward but he looks like nothing has happened. He really likes a person that can make a calm face even in this situation.
"Are you done?" He asks
I just nod my head. "Err... can we buy something later for breakfast? I haven't eaten yet." I said with shyness.
"Don't worry, I already buy the breakfast for you. Just go inside the car first."
"Oh, I see. Thanks."
"Your welcome."
On our way, we are silent. Only the sound of the music playing there. I actually collect all things inside my mind to think about what should I asks him or what should topic we talk about.
I wonder he must be feeling bored driving for a long time. He must be tired or feel sleepy. Should I talk about anything to keep him from sleepy?
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After a few hours, we arrived at Lily's hometown. But, before that, we going to stop at the homestay that Lily already provide to us.
Besides that, they're also a few of our friends who were staying there too. We were happy to see each other and there also our other friends that we long time didn't see. We were greeted each other.
Suddenly, there one of my high school friends coming towards me and greet me. Actually, we not really that close.
In fact, we can call it like the old long enemy. We have an incident that makes us hate and annoying to see each other before. She is very jealous of me when we in high school. But, yeah as we become older now, I just forget about it. But I don't think she still wants to see me. I know she only pretending.
"Jordyn! It's a long time we haven't see. How are you?"
"Hi, Meera! Nice to meet you. I'm just fine."
"Wow, you look great now. Who is that hot man? Is that your boyfriend?" She said while looking flirty to Emmanuel.
"Oh, he is my..."
"Hi, I'm Jessa's fiance! Nice to meet you."
"Oh, you got someone hot after Simon left you." She talks with a cynical voice.
I just speechless there and I only glare at her. Then, suddenly he just casually takes stuff in my hands and smiles sweetly at me.
"Sorry, we go to put this thing first. Dear, let's go.'' He said while pulling out my hand with him. Meera just looks at them with jealousy.
In high school before, Meera is always jealous of Jordyn. She always finds a fault in each of what Jordyn's doing. She always makes trouble and does some things to make Jordyn fall down. She will not satisfied until she gets what Jordyn gets.
After meeting with Jordyn again, she becomes eager to do something for her. She thinking to take her fiancee and see Jordyn miserable in her life.
Later, after they have done check-in into the homestay, all of them do their own activity while waiting for the night reception at Lily's wedding.
Meanwhile, Jordyn and Emmanuel going to walk to the beach near their homestay. The scenery there looking beautiful. Both of them walking side by side. Then, suddenly Emmanuel slowly grabs her hand. She was startled and try to let go of her hand but he tightly holds her hand.
"Why you hold my hands?"
"We are fiancee, right? So, we must look like a lovely couple."
"In your dream!"
"Okay, I hold your hand gently. Just let it for a minute okay? Or, you want Meera to know our real relationship? Look at her there, she looking at us."
Jordyn quickly looking around and she saw Meera was looking at them jealousy. Then, she quickly holds his arms tightly. She suddenly makes a sweet gesture to Emmanuel.
Emmanuel just smiling to see her like that. He actually knows about Meera because she once told him about her him.
And of course, they have a big quarrel before.
"Why are you smiling?"
"Huh? Nope... "
"I know you happy with this, but remember, we must act infront of her. She always takes other girl men!" She said while in anger.
"Oh yeah? So, is me is your man?"
"Of course! We... " She suddenly stops her word. And blushing.
"We what?" He whispers to her.
"I mean... we... didn't you say that you want to pursue me? Is that just joking??"
"Oh, Of course, I'm serious. I just wanted to hear your answer."
"I don't have an answer."
''But, just now you said like the girl man...''
''I don't say like that.''
''You just said about that a seconds before.''
''I think you misheard.'' I run away from him.
''Jessa! Wait!'' He just laughed to see her reactions. He knows that she trying to avoid her own mistakes.
In deep down at his heart, he feels a little happy because Jessa finally can slowly open her heart toward him. Even though he has a different face, but his heart still remains the same for her.