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Chapter 14 - UNEXPECTED LOVE

--- Risa Memories ---

At another café, Yoshie finally came and went straight to Jason. Apparently, they had been friends for a long time. In fact, in high school their relationship was so close. After not seeing for a long time, they missed each other.

That night, the two of them had a conversation. Jason felt more comfortable with Yoshie, so he chose to forget his promise with Risa.

"Yoshie, I can't believe we'll finally meet again," Jason said.

"Yeah, you're still the same as before. Kinda naughty," Yoshie said with a laugh.

Jason laughed out loud, "Hahaha…."

Suddenly, his phone rang. He saw who had contacted him. "Just a moment, Yoshie."

He immediately left the cafe. He had been talking outside for a while. Seems like an important thing. And after he finished, he closed his cellphone and used silent mode, then returned to meet her. They resumed their delayed conversation.

Meanwhile, at another café, Risa had been waiting for Jason for two hours, but there was no sign of the person she was waiting for. He was so disappointed.

"Fuck! I've been waiting for him for two hours, but the bridge of his nose hasn't shown up."

Risa cursed in her heart.

Disappointed Risa immediately paid the bill. Before leaving, she sent a message containing her disappointment to Jason.

--- Right Now ---

The incident that happened to Risa last night left a heartache. Plus, Jason didn't respond to his messages at all. Her heart ached, but she still tried to occupy himself with his office work.

Unknowingly, during break time, Risa walked sluggishly from her desk. She just sitting daydreaming. When he saw Risa's sadness, he came to her.

"Risa, you're not usually sad. What's the matter?" Erwin asked.

Risa was silent. Erwin smiled and sat next to him.

"Risa, instead of being sad, how about we have lunch at a regular cafe. I'll treat it."

Risa was silent, as if she couldn't believe Erwin was asking her to have lunch together. He looked at her with an astonished face.

"Are you sure?" Risa asked as if she couldn't believe it.

Erwin nodded with a sweet smile. Risa finally agreed to his invitation. The two of them went to a cafe a bit far from his office.

Arriving there, she was surprised to see Yoshie and Jason having lunch at the café. Risa, who was still very angry couldn't control his emotions. She was so jealous seeing Jason so close to Yoshie.

Risa snapped at her, "Ooh, you again?! Are you still not satisfied with taking my crush?"

Yoshie who didn't accept got up from her seat and approached Risa.

"What do you mean, huh?!" Yoshie replied glaring at Risa.

Risa smiled sarcastically. "At first, you approached Erwin, now you approach Jason too."

Jason was annoyed with Risa's attitude. She got up and took Yoshie away, but Risa instead splashed Yoshie's face with the mineral water she brought.

"You bastard!!" she cursed.

Yoshie did not accept Risa's treatment.

"Insolent you!" she snapped while slapping Risa.

When Risa was about to return Yoshie's slap, Erwin trying to stopped her.

"Risa, Stop it! Don't fight anymore," Erwin said calming Risa.

Disappointed with Yoshie's slap, Risa continued to push. Erwin tried hard to prevent it.

"Risa... Enough..." Erwin said trying to calm Risa.

Jason was getting more and more irritated. "Risa, listen to me. Yoshie and I have known each other for a long time. I really don't love you, and I chose her to be my lover. Is it clear, huh?!"

Risa choked. She was speechless. Jason continued his words, "Risa, you know what makes me hate you? You are too possessive!"

Jason immediately asked Yoshie to leave the café. Risa just stared. Her tears dripped. Erwin just shook his head. In his heart, he was disappointed to see Yoshie who turned out to be toying with him. Then, he invited Risa to sit down.

"Risa, never mind. Let's order lunch," said Erwin.

Risa who was so disappointed just kept quiet. He sat in front of Erwin. Cry sobbing sound.

"Risa, take it," Erwin said while giving Risa a tissue, and ordered lunch for the two of them.

After the servant died, Erwin again tried to calm him down. "Risa, it's done. Do not be sad. You have to move on."

Risa was silent for a moment. She sighed, then said, "I'm hurt, Erwin. Yesterday I waited for him for two hours, it turns out that he actually made out with Yoshie."

Erwin sighed. Inwardly, he also felt pain after Yoshie suddenly blocked his whats app number for no reason, and today is the answer he got. However, he tries hard to accept it. They were both silent for a moment. Erwin suddenly thought of Jeffery, his close friend at the office. Jeffery loves Risa so much.

"Uhm, maybe if I unite Jeffery with him, she can move on from that guy," he thought.

Erwin again spoke to Risa, "Risa. you're still beautiful You know, there's actually a cool guy who has a crush on you. Surely he can accept you as you are."

Risa looked at Erwin. "Who? Don't tell me he's Mr. Heri."

Erwin smiled. "Who said he was Mr. Heri? Not him. I'm not telling you."

Risa looked back at Erwin. For a moment he breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank God it's not that person. If he that person … Huh."

"Then?" asked Risa briefly.

"Jeffery, head of IT at the company," said Erwin.

Risa was surprised to hear Erwin's words. "J-Jeffery?"

Erwin smiled and nodded. Risa didn't expect the handsome IT head to have a crush on her.

"Jeffery really likes me?" she asked in disbelief.

Erwin nodded "Yes, Risa. when you are close to Jason, he is watching you. He

actually jealous."

"But Jeffery is a cold person. He never even greeted me. I actually like with a smile, but the person is so cold. He also rarely smiles," said Risa frankly.

Erwin just smirked. He took out his cellphone. "Wait a minute, I have a message from my sister. Wait for a sec."

Erwin immediately walked out. He turned out to be lying to Risa. He prepared a surprise for her. Type a message and send it, then he goes back to Risa.

"Ah, my sister asked to leave all the rice. Usually, in America, Indonesian food is expensive," he said as he sat down in his original place.

Risa just nodded. Not long after, their order arrived. Risa and Erwin immediately devoured their lunch. While they were eating their lunch, suddenly Jeffery came and brought a box chocolate. He immediately joined Erwin and Risa.

"Jeffery?" said Risa with a surprised face.

"Yeah, I already know everything. I love you, Risa." Jeffery gently held Risa's hand.

Risa was surprised, but her joy began to emerge. Her face flushed with shame. Risa

choked, but a smile appeared.

"How about it, Risa? Will you be my lover?" then Jeffery asked.

Risa couldn't hide her joy. He just nodded and smiled. Jeffery was so happy. I don't know what made him so happy. He got up and asked Risa to dance in the middle of the cafe, even though there was no accompaniment music. Risa was confused when all the cafe visitors saw her.

"Jeff, how are you doing? Look at us. We're dancing without the accompaniment of music. Shame on me..." Risa whispered.

Jeffery stopped dancing. He thought for a moment.

"Aha, I have an idea. You just wait at your desk."

With an embarrassed face, Risa sat back in front of Erwin. For a moment, she thought.

"Erwin, why is Jeffery so happy?" she asked Erwin.

Erwin smirked, "I told you, he really loves you, Risa."

Jeffery sat back down with Risa and Erwin. Not long after, a servant brought a letter for Risa. He opened it, and his expression changed. With a happy feeling, Risa gently gripped Jeffery's hand. "Yes, Jeffery. I want to be your fiancé. You know, this is my most beautiful birthday present."

"Yesss! Risa, I will try to make you happy. Thank you, Risa. Thank you for wanting to be my fiancé." Jeffery put a ring on Risa's ring finger.

Erwin smiled at Jeffery and Risa. "Congratulations. I wish you luck."

"Thank you, Win. How about you Yoshie?" said Jeffery later.

Erwin sighed. "Jeff, she loves another guy," he said with a bitter smile.

Jeffery gently grabbed his shoulder. With a faint smile, he encouraged Erwin, "Stay cool, man. You will definitely meet a girl who really loves you later."

Erwin nodded. His spirit returned. "Thanks, Jeff," he said with a smile.

Jeffery smiled, then he looked at his watch. "Oh yeah, we're going to work soon."

Erwin and Risa looked at their watches. They hastily finished their lunch and back to office. Meanwhile in another location, Yoshie and Jason seemed speechless. Jason just realized what he just said.

"Shit! I was in the middle of work. Why did I say I'm dating Yoshie?" he said to himself.

Yoshie looked at Jason in surprise, but in her heart she felt happy.

"Oh, finally Jason loves me," she thought.

They looked at each other. Jason finally opened the conversation.

"Yoshie, s – sorry I had to. After all, I'm annoyed with Risa," Jason said.

Yoshie made a pouting face. "CK!! Turns out it was just a joke. I'm sorry..." inside.

Jason looked at Yoshie in surprise. "Yoshie, how come you're smiling like that. Then the beauty is gone, you know."

"Do not mind it! What's your business?!" Yoshie replied in a sulky tone.

Jason was silent for a moment. And just then, a traveling ice seller passed in front of them. Feeling hot, he immediately called him. The ice seller approached.

"Sir, I buy one durian ice," said Jason.

The ice seller nodded, then looked at Yoshie who seemed to be feeling the heat too. The intention arose to offer his wares.

"Oh, sir. Why only one? Then the beautiful girl behind him wasn't bought too?" asked the ice seller teasingly.

"She?" Jason said, pointing at Yoshie who was sulking.

"Yes, sir," replied the ice seller curtly.

"What for! She's on a diet, sir. Well, her body is already fat." Jason said with a crooked smile.

Yoshie who heard it was surprised. Without speaking, she approached Jason, then pinched his ear. "What?! You say I'm fat?! Such a slender body you say fat?!"

"Ouch… Geez!" said Jason pretending to wince.

"Hey, say I'm fat!!" replied Yoshie while still pinching Jason's ear.

"Yeah, gosh… you're not fat, just a little chubby," Jason replied with a laugh.

Yoshie was getting annoyed. "Here, taste it..." She grabbed Jason's waist.

Jason suddenly jumped in surprise. "Hey, tickle you know!"

"Let it go!" replied her while repeating it.

Jason jumped back in surprise. His expression was so funny, and made the ice merchant laugh.