Chapter 7 - Thank You

Preview : A bit crazy, because I got carried away in my feeling. The effect of holding back my longing, which I don't know when it will be cured.

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Jani arrives at Dana's apartment. Even it's like a dream. She lives with Dana? What the Hell, even though Jani never thought of being this close with Dana.

Jani still shuddered a little, when she remembered what happened when they arrived at the basement. The two men following them asked them to get out of the car. Dana's cell phone was tapped too just like hers, as Jani thought. Dana seems to remain calm and not provoked. They said that it would be their duty to follow them till midnight. Jani and Dana are also required to be cooperative with them. Jani knows that her brother's fate is still in the gray line.

"This is your room," Dana opened the door to one of the rooms. "You just clean up first. I want to take care of your brother's case, because by chance, my uncle is a police officer," said Dana.

"Do you want to go out?" Jani asked worriedly.

"Nope, I got two phones. That was for my work. It's our luck, because this morning I forgot to bring my personal phone to the café," Dana explained.

"Thank you so much, I don't know what to do without you," said Jani sincerely.

"It's okay, after all, now I've also gotten into your problem, so I'm not going to wait long to finish this case. And, sorry I want you to take a furlough until your brother is safe," Dana looked at Jani seriously which made Jani suddenly shudder in horror.

"Stay here, don't open the door. Until things get better please take my word for it. Don't go anywhere," Dana said reassuringly.

"Okay," Jani nodded. "Sorry for bothering you. I was afraid something would happen to you," Jani said subconsciously as her hand grabbed Dana's arm.

Dana saw Jani's hand holding it. "Sorry," Jani immediately removed her hand from Dana.

"It's okay, calm down, I will call my uncle and ask for cover. But you shouldn't be going anywhere, you're a woman, I just think you still look very innocent, under these circumstances, I'm sure you'll be so reckless and get away, even though you're under my uncle's team's surveillance later," Dana smiled then gently ruffled Jani's hair and just walk away.

Jani put her backpack into the room and waited in the livingroom because Dana's maid was cleaning the room. Jani smiled and held her hair as she remembered Dana's sweet treatment. Jani started to tidy up her things after Tyas finished cleaning. She brought a few pieces of clothing only and personal necessities. She smiled looking at the room with the light purple paint. Very beautiful. Neatly arranged bed with tulip patterned bed linen. There is a dressing table, there is a wardrobe and some dolls.

Few hours after

Tyas, Dana's housemaid, said goodbye because she had to pick up her son from tutoring. She doesn't live here, she has a husband and two children. Tyas only came when Dana called him to his apartment. She is indeed Dana's daily apartment cleaning service he used to call. Previously, Dana had said that Tyas might not use her services for a while.

"Wow, is there already a future wife? It's the right time for you to marry, right Mr. Dana? so that someone can take care of you," Dana chuckled at her words.

Meanwhile, Jani just stared at him when Dana told Tyas that she was the man's future wife. He was not only deft and intelligent. But it turns out that Dana is crazier than she thought.

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I've finished tidying up my stuff which only consists of a few clothes, toiletries and a few pieces of makeup for everyday use. Oh yeah and don't forget the novels. I had time to think has anyone ever lived in this room or maybe often stay here? I see from the design of the room, the paint and furniture are designed for women. Then the dolls? I'm still curious about what's in this room.

Oh wait and don't forget the lotion, lipstick, hair comb and powder on the dressing table, clothes like dresses and even lingerie in the closet and don't forget the light purple toothbrush, women's shampoo and women's soap in the bathroom.

I keep wondering who Dana really is. Honestly, I'm very interested in Dana. My chest that can never stay calm every time he smiles.

I took a shower and went straight to the kitchen looking for something to cook. I was surprised when I opened the refrigerator to find that there was so much ingredients in the refrigerator. Does Dana like to cook? Or maybe Tyas? But Dana said that Tyas only worked for cleaning the apartment, without cooking. It seems very interesting. I started cooking chicken soup, fried chicken, chili sambal, and fried tempeh. The menu that in my opinion, is never wrong.

One and a half hours I cook and everything is ready on the dining table. It's already 8 pm and Dana hasn't come home yet after leaving at 6 pm. We are no longer being watched because as I recall, they will be moving out this afternoon. I suddenly remembered Arjuna. I'm really scared, if something unexpected happens to my only brother. I even lied to my dad. I said that Arjuna suddenly had a training outside the city replacing his friend's assignment.

Meanwhile, Dana is coming home…

I came back at 8 pm. After I met Uncle Wisnu and explained everything, I took a time to stop in corner store nearby to buy her favorite vanilla ice cream. I smile to myself every time I remember how she ate an ice cream. She is laughing while her mouth is splattered with the ice cream and somehow ice cream can make her so happy. So, I immediately returned to the apartment.

Touchdown at my apartment, I immediately entered and my steps stopped right in front of the door when I saw Jani is crying on the balcony. Even she didn't know I was coming. She sobbed. I walked over her after store the ice creams in to the fridge. I saw she was standing and observing at the night view of Jakarta.

"Jani? Are you okay?" I asked.

"I..I.. I can't stop thinking about Arjuna," replied Jani with that puffy eyes, stuffy nose and wet-tears cheeks. I imagine how hard she cried when she's like this.

I pulled Jani into my arms. Jani hugged me back very tightly. "Ssssssttttt I'm here, Jani. You don't need to be afraid and worried. Uncle Wisnu said he would solve the case as soon as possible. And thanks to you, the police were able to arrest them right away. Your brother will sent in to the halfway house, because by your story Arjuna is the user, and it's not too bad," I continued explaining Jani that there was nothing to worry about.

"And..How long will my brother get jailed,? How do I talk to my Dad?" Jani shook her head against my chest. Yes, I know that drugs abuse cases can be sentenced to prison.

"We.. still don't know. The important thing now is that your brother is safe," I patted Jani's back gently to calm her down.

Jani nodded, sobbing. Uhh..I can't stand on it, really. I even hugged her and kissed her head. Jani nodded and let go of my hand. A bit crazy, because I got carried away in my feeling. The effect of holding back my longing, which I don't know when it will be cured.

"Uhh..Thanks, sorry, your clothes got wet by my snot." I just laughed and ruffled her hair.

"It's okay, don't cry anymore, I don't like seeing women cry," I smiled.

"Have you eaten? I cooked chicken soup earlier," Jani asked me.

"Not yet, well, it must be delicious. Can I come eat with you?" I asked without hesitation.

"Yup, absolutely, I cook for both of us," Jani smiled sweetly.

"Well, come on, I'm starving," I walked ahead of her.

Jani followed me from behind. I couldn't stop smiling when I got to the table. How did she know that I like this menu? Especially made by her.