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Chapter 29
When Alice was heading back to her house, she was now looking so happy as if she had changed after before she passed Adeline who looked awkward talking to her even it made her feel weird and actually think differently about it. It wasn't long after he turned down the offer because he felt there was something strange about him and it made Alice feel something very different from him. After she thought about that enough, Alice finally tried to forget about it and now she just needed to focus on herself. The long journey only took a few minutes and now he arrived in front of his house. Alice slowly entered and apparently her family wasn't there. Antoni had told him a few hours ago that he wasn't home so Alice had to keep the house safe. Seeing his empty house because some of the residents left, he felt happy even if only for a moment and then sat on the sofa relaxing and watching his favorite program. Alice did like the peace that showed herself alone in the house. Unlike most people who will feel lonely because some of the residents leave the house and live alone. After enjoying the time alone, Alice then got up from her seat and now she is heading to her room to return to her work which she also does freelance from a certain website.
Diligently, he worked on his work until he did not feel the day was starting to get dark. Even so, apparently they still haven't arrived even though it doesn't feel like it's already 11 at night. Alice who looked through the window for a moment and still no sign that they were going home. It was because of this situation that he was increasingly diligent in his work because no one could disturb him. After some time of work, he finally finished with his work and headed to the kitchen for dinner because he didn't have time to do it earlier. After he went to the kitchen and started cooking, he also cooked some food for those who hadn't been home yet since there was no news from them so he had to take the initiative to do it himself. Once finished, Alice then had dinner alone and occasionally checked her cell phone because she thought it might someday to call her and it didn't happen. He quickly cleaned up everything and went to his room again. Time went on until he finally went to sleep. The atmosphere was so lonely that he felt scared because not long before his friend who was his college friend had left this world due to an accident. It was what immediately made him feel goosebumps and couldn't sleep for some time. Alice finally decided to read a book so she felt sleepy and could sleep. Rituals like that turned out to be effective and soon he fell asleep and fell asleep. The night that seemed so quiet made him feel a dream that was getting deeper and deeper. On this night, some of his family seemed to be somewhere without him. their sudden meeting made some of them feel disappointed in themselves and the person who held the meeting was none other than his father's family, the Cooper family. They were in a hotel and were in a meeting. Meanwhile, Antoni was also there because earlier he got a call to come there.
"It's been a long time," said one of the Cooper family
"Yes. It feels like just yesterday we met. How are you all?"
“Seems like everything looks pretty good.”
"Oh yes, how about your lecture Antoni? I heard you had good achievements?” one of the people asked Antoni who was sitting there.
“Oh, that...”
"Apparently you're still me shy huh."
"It's not like that uncle."
"That's enough. You've done your best so far. Oh yeah, won't Alex be coming home from out of town soon?" asked his uncle.
"That's right. so we're looking forward to it," said Mr Cooper
'What? will he come back?' Antoni thought
"In that case, good. I haven't seen him in a long time. What do you think he is now?”
"I don't think there will be any difference."
"Let's wait and see. Is what you said true?"
"Why are you guys so interested in that kid?"
“Of course he is very talented. In fact he could be a great doctor like the great lord Cooper."
"You guys are too much."
"Naturally. Because we state a fact. Then, what about your sister Antoni? He didn't come?"
"Oh. Alice?”
"Yes. Who else if not him. Where is he going? Shouldn't he be here too?”
"He's busy. I didn't see him at home, maybe there are a lot of activities on campus," said Antoni, trying to make the atmosphere calm.
"Ah, that's how it is."
Their conversation continued until almost dawn. Antoni, who was already starting to feel sick of their conversation, kept comparing the success of others with himself and even their children. It was only natural that all of this made him feel sick and on the other hand he also felt grateful that Alice didn't come with him here despite the fact that he didn't tell her. Everything would just attack him and that of course made him feel uncomfortable. At this time, Antoni got up from his seat and then he walked towards the toilet. When he arrived at the toilet, apparently he checked his cellphone and it was true. He saw several posts showing Alex who would unmistakably be returning to this city soon. He sensed that something bad was likely to happen which was why he had one of the relatives contacted him earlier. That person had also previously contacted Alice several times. Antoni is now texting him to immediately meet Alice and ask her to stay with him for some time. The person felt strange with Antoni's words and asked him several questions. Antoni also explained it and now the person immediately agreed. The relative came from his mother's family who had been separated for a long time. They always contacted them when needed and this time somehow somehow they always contacted Alice and asked her to meet her. Meanwhile, in the room where everyone was chatting and drinking. This meeting, which was like a show off, did look really annoying where they showed each other their strengths and it was really childish. That's what Antoni had in mind. After he finished from the toilet, he then rejoined them before he finally decided to go home.
"You're taking too long, Antoni."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"It does not matter. besides drinking a lot of alcohol like that will certainly make you nauseous. Naturally."
'What is he talking about? Aren't you the one who looks like you're going to throw up,' thought Antoni
At the same time, precisely at the residence of his relatives. after he read all the messages previously sent by Antoni and he felt this was a stroke of luck. For some time, he did not reply to his messages and he didn't even pick up his calls. However, now he asked for her help and that was for Alice. The person then thought for a moment and apparently his thoughts led to the worst possibility that could happen there. The woman immediately started looking back at her cellphone and it turned out that she didn't find any posts about the family. Not understanding the situation there, he then tried to understand it and began to recall his need that he previously contacted Alice a while ago and asked her to meet but still nothing happened. At first he was very upset but after he thought about it again, it turned out that there was indeed something that made him misunderstand and that of course had to be discussed with him again later. Currently , he was sitting on his bed and then looked again at the message that Antoni had sent.
“Is this a sign of my luck?” muttered the person.
Night's getting late. The meeting held at the hotel then ended and now they were about to go home as well as Antoni and Mr. Cooper. During the meeting they always mentioned a lot of things and it annoyed him for a moment. Currently, Antoni is on his way with Mr. Cooper to return to their home. As soon as they got home, they immediately opened the door and entered. The two of them had already guessed that Alice had indeed fallen asleep and it was true. They immediately rested because they were tired. Antoni tried to go to his room and now he had entered his room lying on the bed, he looked up at the ceiling and closed his eyes for a moment. In this terrible night for him, everything was only the beginning of an agony similar to that time. the day when they don't behave like a human and instead make various problems that don't even exist, they just disappear over time. Something sad often happened and it made Antoni feel something that seemed normal. Behind him who doesn't care about anyone at all, in fact he does it because of the opposite. Right now, everything would feel so chaotic from the moment those words came out of their mouths and started waving the war flags. Antoni who was sensitive to it made him act immediately and try to prevent something bigger from happening. The longer it goes on the more it will bring on the same pain as that time. The day when he felt helpless and he left just like that, leaving those who were still very young to be able to accept reality. In the night that can't be calm and only sadness happens. Just like today. That's why now he is lying with a face that looks full of burdens.
"Ah, that sucks," Antoni muttered, closing his eyes.
The next day. This bright morning made Alice wake up from her sleep and then she saw the light entering her window. Not long after, he immediately opened the window and went to the bathroom to take a shower. The two of them were also awake and apparently getting ready to go to work and even Antoni who had just woken up was also on the sofa yawning. Alice had a sunny morning. Now he has gone to his campus and is taking morning classes. Today happened to be class only in the morning and after that he could go straight home and go to work. Arriving at work, he immediately carried out his duties and now he is guarding the shop along with his co-workers who also get to work at the same time as him. They look busy because this cake shop always has a lot of customers because it is very well known.
“Welcome,” said Alice
They look happy and friendly too. The second day he worked, he was already quite proficient and he quickly did the task with his colleagues. In a different place, today Theresia had just come out of a place that was none other than the hair salon she usually visited. Previously she was cutting her long hair because she was bored and wanted to try a new hairstyle so she did it without hesitation. In there, when he was cutting his hair, apparently he coincidentally met Rona who was dyeing her hair. They both then greeted each other.
"What hue are you?" asked Theresia with a guessing face. Rona then glanced at him and it turned out that her guess was not wrong.
"Oh, Theresa."
"You want a haircut?"
"Not. I will color it. Are you going to do the treatment too?”
"Yeah, I'm going to cut my hair."
"What? are you going to cut it?”
"Don't shout out loud idiot."
"Sorry. You really won't regret it?"
"Hah? What do I have to regret? It's just hair. Then it will grow again.”
"That's not the case."
"So what?"
"You look beautiful with long hair. Some people might be jealous of her beauty. Do you know? It is very dear.”
“What kind of bullshit is that? I don't care anyway I'll cut it into a bob."
"What the hell."
"Ok, it is finished. I have to prepare.”
"Good grief."
Theresia then went to the hairdresser and now she's doing the cutting right away. On the other hand, Rona who saw it looked so sorry about it that she looked like she was heartbroken. During the haircut, it wasn't long before he saw several news articles regarding yesterday's incident and they had spread to many parties. Many of them expressed their condolences for the incident and prayed for the deceased. Theresia, who still has to forget it, now cuts her hair as a sign that she has moved on. After he finished, he then said goodbye to Rona and came back from there in a new atmosphere. On the way, she saw her hairstyle which made her more confident and showed a different side of her that looks more girl crush than before she cut her hair.
This time. In a place that is a town next to this town. There was a place that looked like a city park. Someone was sitting on the chair over there and that person was none other than Alice's relative. He was the same age as her with shoulder-length black hair and blue eyes. The woman kept looking at the people who were playing there and they looked so happy. He who was alone was imagining what it would be like when it rained. The atmosphere seemed refreshing yet it all just seemed so dark in his eyes. Not long after, he left there and then went for a walk enjoying the sunshine. A few moments later he contacted Alice again as Antoni had ordered and he himself also really wanted to meet her. Not long after, Alice picked it up and looked like she had just finished her part-time job.
"Hello?" said Alice
"Hello, Alice. Sorry to bother you. There's something I want to tell you."
"What is it? just say it."
"How about we meet? I've been wanting to meet you for a long time because there's so much I want to tell you as a brother as well as a fellow woman."
“Stop saying that. don't call me again."
"I understand you hate me. It's just, isn't that all over? And again the one who did all that to you wasn't me but my older sister."
"What are you saying?"
"You probably don't remember much. But I remember everything and it's not my fault. It was true at the time that I was stupid and wanted to be a scapegoat but now it's clear that things are different."
"What are you talking about?"
"That's why I want us to meet and settle all this."
"When?"
“This week at the city park where I live.”
"You are crazy? Why should I come there? You just have to come here and tell me everything.”
"Not. Sorry in advance, but it's you who has to meet me and stay in this town for a while.”
"What do you want?"
"Only your safety."
"What? Honestly, I don't understand what you're saying."
'As expected he didn't tell her,' thought the relative
"I'll explain later. Everything. See you later."
"Hey."
The call then ended and now Alice was silent as she thought about what her relative had said and naturally made her curious. For the rest of his life he hated it without saying what really happened and it ironically went on all the way to where he is today. Alice then exited her shop and walked towards the bus stop. His thoughts seemed to be mixed up then he coincidentally met Theresia who had cut her hair short. Alice was surprised to see her new appearance and now the two of them headed to a place not far from there. The place they were headed for was none other than a girls-only bar. There, the two of them ordered drinks and chatted with each other. Theresia who looked so bright while herself was just gloomy and filled with gray. Not long after, Theresia asked him something.
"Are you having a problem?" asked Theresia who got straight to the point.
“Ah, it seems obvious huh.”
"Right. you are in a dilemma. Do you have to choose who you will date?”
"Not. Not that."
"Then?"
"I was just thinking about my family matters."
"What? ah, about that I won't say much.”
“Should I meet him and stay there? Seriously."
"What does he really want?"
“He just wanted to meet me and tell me everything I didn't know. But, he also asked me to stay with him in that city for a while. What do you think his actions actually meant?”
"I guess there's something inexplicable."
"What?"
“Some kind of secret. Like that."
"I wasn't really interested in that and didn't want to live with him there. Even if it's only for one day."
“This is indeed difficult and for sure I don't understand your situation so I won't give any advice. It all depends on your decision."
"It's just driving me crazy."
“Think carefully. You don't have to rush."
"I already know. But, this sucks.”
"Is your family that complicated?"
"Yes. It's so complicated that I can't understand it. It was because of that situation that everything became like this and even I who shouldn't be like this became like this.”
"Hey, you're drunk."
"Oh, damn it."
Theresia just listened to Alice's head and found that time was running short. It doesn't feel like it's getting late again. He saw Alice who was like that and must have felt the same way when he was having trouble with his family back then. Alice kept on sipping her alcohol and then she went to the toilet to vomit it all up. Theresia was still there and casually sat down drinking her drink. before, he had thought that Alice wasn't all right. All of that was reflected on his languid face as he waved his hand at him. Theresia then sighed and saw her friend who had returned from the toilet and sat opposite her again.
"Did you take it all out?" asked Theresia casually
"Yes. I just threw up."
"Wow, wow, don't be so obvious."
"Now it seems I can't think straight anymore."
"Yes. You don't have to think now. Later when you feel much better."
"Do I look pathetic?"
"What? who said that?”
"I'm just asking."
"Not really. Absolutely not. You don't talk nonsense."
"Thank God. I thought I was so pathetic.”
"What are you talking about?"
It was a dark night. Now Alice was still drunk and Theresia then gave her a hangover so she could go home safely. After they finished talking, Alice and Theresia then went home. On her way home, Alice was still thinking about what she would do. Everything she wanted to erase from her life slowly started to reappear. Someone who had made him feel hated now wanted to ask for an apology from him and go on with life as usual. Everything that seemed heavy on his shoulders now felt heavier. Alice then reached the bus stop near her house and she got off the bus. His still drunken gaze made him slowly walk towards it carefully. When he was walking towards his house, suddenly he got a call from someone who then said his name and he said something to him that made him silent for a moment because of his surprise.Download Novelah App
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1maganda yung storya may pa pupulot na aral at ang daming plat twist na gustohan ko siya
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0yes!!!! don't listen them!!
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