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Chapter 24 - Acting Like We’re Okay

Preview : For me love is buildable.

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"Have you done everything for tomorrow?" Jani asked Arjuna who was currently sipping his coffee on the terrace of the house.

"What?" replied Arjuna while opening the cell phone.

"Yeah, all wedding needs," Jani rolled her eyes lazily.

"Oh, WO has helped, Jan."

(WO : Wedding Organizer.)

Jani nodded in understanding. "Netha's parents are rich, they use WO," said Jani, which made Arjuna glance at his younger sister who was now sitting on the chair beside him.

"WO are now offering affordable prices, Jan, Netha is just from ordinary people like us."

"Oh, umm, Ar?" Jani twisted her hands.

"Why?" Arjuna put down his cellphone which was used to reply chats from his future wife and looked at his sister.

"Arga invited?" a question that made Arjuna laugh.

"Why? Are you starting to like Arga?" Arjuna teases.

"Not like that! It's just… just… Daddy invited Dana, Ar."

"Who is Dana? Since when do we have friend named Dana ?" Arjuna frowned in surprise.

"He... he's my boyfriend," Jani finally opened up about who Dana was to Arjuna after previously being honest with her father about Jani and Dana's relationship.

"Since when?" asked Arjuna curiously.

"You are too curious!" Jani stood up and entered her house leaving Arjuna gaping in disbelief that his sister had a boyfriend after being single for so long.

"Jan! Why did you go?! Answer me first!" Arjuna shouted annoyed.

Jani ignored Arjuna's words.

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The day that Arjuna has been waiting for arrives, don't ask how the heart of Jani's brother is working. From the morning of preparation, Arjuna went back and forth to examine himself and said that he could. Honestly, he was afraid to fail when he made a promise in front of God later.

"Woah! Are you nervous, Ar?" Jani entered the hotel room where their family -and Netha's family- were staying.

"Well, Jan, I'm getting married, I'm not just getting an invitation like you!" Arjuna pinched Jani's cheek in exasperation.

"Ar! Don't pinch it, my makeup will be gone!" Janie pouted.

Arjuna just chuckled. "Oh yeah, Arga was looking for you."

Jani raised an eyebrow. " Why is he looking for me?"

"He said you went to the church with him," Arjuna answered lightly.

"Okay! Later, when he comes here again, just tell him to text me."

After seeing Arjuna clear his throat and nod, Jani went out for breakfast on the 1st floor of the hotel.

Anjani really wanted to go with Dana. It's just that after what happened that night, exactly 2 weeks ago, Jani didn't expect much from Dana's arrival at her brother's event. Two days ago, her father asked Jani to invite Dana. And yeah, Jani agreed.

Jani and Dana's relationship was so complicated after that night's events. They meet only on weekends due to their busy schedules to just drink coffee or even watch a movie at the cinema. It's just that Jani felt their relationship was different. There were no longing hugs from the two of them, Jani did refrain from hugging the man she desperately missed. However, there was a reason why she didn't do it. All of this because Dana still clings to his past.

"Jani, I… want to apologize about that night," Dana looked at Jani sadly.

They were in the living room of the boarding house where Jani lived, yeah… Jani finally tell Dana where she lived after several chats and phone calls from the man she ignored.

"Hmm… can we act as if we're both okay? I don't like the atmosphere like now," Jani breathed tiredly.

Her motorcycle tire was punctured when she came home from work. "I've forgiven you, Dan, I think all humans have made mistakes and you are no exception," Jani looked at Dana's eyes with black hollows under her eyes. "I just ask that at least we act if we're okay, because that way, we both can continue our agreement yesterday."

"I want us to be really okay, Jani! Not acting!" Dana raised his voice.

Dana doesn't like it when his relationship with Jani is seen as just acting. "We're not playing games and you know it!" Dana rubbed his face roughly.

"Do you think I can be okay now? Do you think you are fine too with refraining from asking Reyna to come back immadiately and instead asking me to make that ridiculous deal?" Jani was still calm.

"Oh Lord! I already told you, you have a part of my heart and I intend to make things clearer. Please! Don't think I'm just playing games with you!" Dana looked so frustrated.

"I'm not saying our relationship is a game, you know, Dan," Jani smiled gently.

"It's just, which woman can quickly become okay when her boyfriend is still stuck with his past? I also know it's not easy for you. There is Reyna that you still love and there is me who has already entered your life. I'm making things easier."

"You agreed to the deal if you forget, you can reject me when I ask."

Jani's heart was pinched. A smile tugged at her lips.

"Yeah! I agreed because for me love is buildable and I am sure that even if you don't end up for me, there will be something better in the future."

"Don't talk nonsense, Jani!"

"There's nothing wrong with what I said, Dan."

"Up to you! If you want to act we're fine it's okay. But, I'll make us totally fine."

"Okay! It is better."

"Oh yeah, I've bought two movie tickets. Shall we go now?"

"Yeah! After all, you have been asking for a debate using a high tone, be careful of high blood pressure!" Jani grumbled and rushed to her feet to change clothes.

"Where are you going?" Dana interrupted Jani's steps.

"Change my clothes, should i wear shorts and a dirty t-shirt like this?" Jani rolled her eyes lazily.

"Oh, I thought you were sulking again, so hurry up and don't make any weird looks," Dana chuckled.

"Hmm," Jani continued her steps towards her boarding room.

"Dorrr!"

"Eh?" Jani looked back. "Arga?"

"What are you dreaming about? Why do breakfast while dreaming like that, it's not good, you know."

"No, I'm not daydreaming," Jani forced a smile.

"Go with me, okay?"

"Wait, let me tell my father first, okay?" Jani is seen taking out her cellphone from her bag.

She seemed to type something and immediately pressed the send button.

Anjani N : So you came, right?

Before Jani had time to put her cell phone into her bag, there was an incoming message.

Ardana FP: So, how about I just go straight to the church?

Anjani N : Can't you pick me up at the hotel first?

Ardana FP: Sorry, I don't think I can

Anjani N : Ok! See you there!

Jani then typed something for her father to ask permission to go with 'Arjuna's best friend' and got a 'yes' reply from her father.

"How?" Arga asked.

"Okay, you want breakfast first? Use my room number if you want," Jani drank her juice.

"Sure, what number?" Arga is of course happy to have breakfast with Jani.

"206."

"Okay!" Arga immediately stood up and approached the hotel's FB and said the room number.

After breakfast, the two of them left with the group to go to the church to carry out the wedding blessing of Arjuna and Netha.

Jani looks at the road through Arga's car window. "It's jammed, can you take another way or not? I'm afraid of being late."

"I can, I'll just take another way so it won't take long."

"Yeah."

When Arga's car stopped at the red light, Jani's eyes saw a car that was similar to her lover's car. The car in front of them moved forward which made Arga also move his car forward. Jani can see the car window is half open. Her heart was beating fast. When she saw the owner of the car, her heart seemed to be forced from its place. It seems that it is very difficult for the man to leave his past.

"Hey!"

"Uh, sorry, why?" Jani was shocked and immediately turned to Arga.

"You're daydreaming again, what's wrong?"

"It's okay, it turns out fast this way, huh?"

"That's right, are you really okay? You're pale."

"I'm fine," Jani forced a smile.

Arga nodded even though he looked doubtful. Arga's car runs again after the green light comes on.