It isn't easy to live the life of being a Siska. Being born an introverted girl makes it difficult to start things with pleasantries when in a crowded environment. Maybe, at this time, her mentality has improved. But in the past, the bullying she received gave the deepest wound in her life until she did not want to meet anyone at that time.
Daffa, as her brother, always encouraged herself and was able to make Siska rise from the bitter experience.
"When did you go back to Indonesia?"
"As soon as possible, why? You miss me?"
"Just asking!"
The phone conversation was turned off unilaterally by Siska while talking to Andi.
For some reason, recently, the two have been very intense in communicating after their first meeting at a dinner a few months ago.
It is convenient for the two to feel after starting with small talk. Moreover, Siska felt first in her heart that Andi she did not understand what had happened to her.
She can only express her heart in her diary.
'We only met at an accidental time. But now? We often give news. And now and then, he makes me misbehave. What's wrong with me?'
One of the paragraphs in Siska's diary.
"If I go home, what do you want?" asked Andi on the phone just now.
"Yes, maybe we can take a walk together. That's also if you want to take me. Hahaha."
"Of course. I don't have anyone in Bandung. Only Fera now has a family. Now, I got you. Maybe, I'll be home in two months. "
Siska replied to Andi's words with a stammer and awkwardness. She was utterly misbehaving at the time.
"Siska, how's my daughter smiling herself?"
Suddenly, Mama walked into Siska's room, daydreaming on the edge of the window.
"Mama. Ma, please come. I need to ask you something about someone."
"Someone who?"
"I'm just confused. If guys show their concern with us, is he interested in us or just dancing around of the girl's heart?"
"Hmmm, it depends where it goes to. We need to see more acts from him to make a point about what he wants. By the way, why? Are you in love with someone?" Mama teased Siska.
"No, Ma. I'm just asking."
"It's so wild. It's a lie, hahaha. Whatever it is, remember Mama's message, dear. If someone approaches you, be careful. Maybe, that person is indeed good with people. So, don't be accessible to paper, huh? Just in case, so you can also be aware of yourself. Nowadays, playboy is always coming to every girl he likes, "explained Mama.
Siska did not feel the slightest awkward when venting with her beloved mother. Since childhood, it has been shared for him to do this because his mother is the only friend he has and trusts.
"Yes, my mother. Siska will always remember Mama's message."
Just like Siska, Andi also felt something strange in him. Since the rejection of love came with his own best friend, he became a person who did not fall in love easily. Many caucasian girls liked him, but he only responded coldly. Yes, Andi is a typical man who is difficult to move on.
But this time, his ego will not defeat him again. After the mistreatment of Fera some time ago, he was very sorry and decided to bury deeply in that feeling of love.
Siska's presence is enough to make her slowly forget his feelings for Fera. The girl always accompanies her days even though she occasionally does not reply in time.
But isn't this cruel? Venting everything on Siska?
'Ah, I'm not going to do that heinous thing to her. She's a good girl. And again, she's Daffa's sister. I have to put my ego aside. 'He said inwardly every time he chatted with Siska.
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'Fera, are you in the house? I'm coming in five minutes.'
A short message that Siska sent to Fera. For some reason, she wanted to confide in her sister-in-law about Andi. Given her mother's letter, she became quite anxious with the guy who now often communicates with her.
"Is Daffa work?" asked Siska.
"Yeah, your brother is working. So happy you came."
"Anyway, I need to ask you something," Siska said hesitantly.
"What is it?"
"Andi is your best friend, isn't it?"
"Andi? Yes, he is. Do you know each other?"
"We met each other at your baby shower a couple of months ago. And finally, we chatted a lot until now."
"Ah, I see. Are you guys getting close?"
"Uh, no. I'm just curious. Is he always kind to every girl? "
"Hahaha. Andi is kind and loving. As far as I am, he hasn't dated much, or maybe he hasn't been dating much."
"What? He's not telling you about his love story?"
"Rarely. Yes, that's why I don't know about him, especially his love story."
Of course, Fera knows. During this time, she told Andi many stories about her daily life without the other way around. Although Andi has been her best friend since childhood, indeed, Andi has never been dating, and his first love is Fera herself which ended up hurting Andi.
Fera did not feel guilty for the rejection because, according to her, love could not be forced even though it was friendly for a long time.
Siska, who began to wonder about Andi, made Fera's idea appear suddenly.
'It seems there is nothing wrong if I match Andi's with Siska,' he said silently.
"Do you want to know what is what Andi likes?" asked Fera provoking Siska's reaction.
"What is it? I'm curious."
"Andi is a person who likes to read books. He will read whether it's a novel, a newspaper, or whatever article he can read. It was his hobby. He was successful and now lives in America with his family. He is a diligent child."
"What else?".
"He likes something simple, simple, and he's a person who is not grandiose in everything."
"That's cool."
"You like him?"
Fera's question made Siska checkmate. But, of course, Fera would have guessed such a thing because she's already seen that Siska was wondering about Andi.
"Hmm, I don't know yet. Maybe there is a little feeling, but I don't know," Siska replied quietly.
"Why? You look confused with your feeling."
"I don't know, anyway. I'm just a little scared because I don't know him very well."
"I can't guarantee what will happen later. Only, if you want, I can help you get close to him."
Fera explains what her plan is for Siska. Siska, who was still shy, followed Fera's direction. Fera's way is to convey Siska's feelings slowly to Andi but not too clearly. She knows this way will work. After all, Andi is not the type of voter guy. What she hears from Siska's story, her best friend already is interested in Siska because she wants to continue communication until far away.
However, she does not give Siska much hope because everything will come back to each other's feelings later.
"Are you sure this is gonna work?"
"One hundred per cent sure. He's not that kind of guy, Sis. But, you don't expect much, do you? Let your relationship flow without any compulsion. I'm sure the feeling will come by itself."
"I get it. Thanks."
Siska came home with a smile on her lips. She has a sister-in-law who is very supportive of her in any case. Now, her mom and sister-in-law are Siska's favourite places to pour their hearts about anything.
"How are you, Andi? Are you dating someone now? Haha," Fera asked directly to call Andi.
"There is none. But if someone that close to me, there is a long chat with me. You also know the same person."
"The real one? Who?" asked Fera, pretending not to know.
"Siska, your sister-in-law."
"Seriously? Ahhh, you guys are cute together!"
"Hahaha, relax. I haven't thought that far as she is. Just for now, I'm comfortable telling her. She's a good listener."
"Yes, I know. She's a pretty mature girl. It's just that the past is not good. Pity."
"That's right, I know about it too. Yesterday she had a story. "
"You also know that it is a bit difficult to make friends? Well, the meal, I was surprised to know you like chats. That is, she is comfortable with you."
"Yes, I also just realised. Yes, I didn't expect much about this relationship. Hopefully, she will become more socialising later."
"Oh, yes. The tenth of this month, it's her birthday!"
"Is it?"
"Yes, she didn't tell you?"
"Umm, no."
Andi thought it was also true what Fera said. If he can make Siska comfortable to be his friend, then what's wrong if he becomes a loyal friend to the girl. After all, she is a sweet girl.
"What does she like, Fer?"
"I don't know, anyway. If I'm not mistaken, she likes anything pastel."
"Ok, thank you, Fer."
'YES! Succeed. Hopefully, Andi feels the same thing that Siska feels over time," Fera said silently.
Andi went to one of the accessories stores near his house. He was looking for something to give Siska as a gift.
Siska, who doesn't remember her birthday this month, is busy with her new business that she built this year. She imitates her sister-in-law as a career woman who has a successful business in this city. The difference is that Siska is in business in the field of fashion.
She opened his private boutique called 'Sis Boutique' with her own money in the tube for five years.
While on the way, she just remembered something and spontaneously called Fera.
"Fera. Please don't tell Daffa about Andi. When it comes to my relationship, Daffa was so difficult. Understandably, the elder brother has always been so."
"Relax, I won't say Daffa."
Not having time to hang up, Siska suddenly heard a voice behind the phone line that she knew very well, namely Daffa's voice.
"Hey, what are you guys talking about?"