Between Two Hearts
Jealous

Jiho carried the heavy burden alone. He had to pay off his father's considerable debts. And he had to save up for our wedding expenses.

***

"A, please don't leave me," the girl still sobbed. Expecting forgiveness. Tiara saw Jiho stop his steps, but remained silent for quite a while in his place, all the berserkness in his chest could not make him speak.

"I'm wrong, I'm sorry, A. Please.." Her tears are still running. Unable to take another step, Tiara finally sat down and continued to sob. But his efforts were in vain, it seemed like Jiho was going away from him. Without a word from her she left again leaving the girl who was being overwhelmed.

Seeing the girl he loved hurt, Ferdi took the initiative to prevent his best friend from leaving.

"Wait for Jiho, you misunderstood. Between us there is nothing. We were just friends, I accompanied her out of concern that Tiara was walking alone" Ferdi explained.

Jiho turned his head for a moment, looking at him for a long time as if searching for the truth. Then he took a deep breath. He put a backpack that was still on his back. He had just come home from out of town, but by chance he saw his girl walking with Ferdi, his own best friend!

Jiho walked a few steps toward Tiara. He delayed her to stand up.

"Are you not really related to Ferdi?" the question is full of emphasis. Tiara turned her head towards Ferdi, the man just looked at her without saying a word.

Tiara nodded her head, but somehow there was a corner of her heart that felt pain.

"Do you still love Aa?" ask Jiho back. Back he nodded his head. His gaze lowered, he felt ashamed to look at his fiancee.

"So, are you willing if we get married any time soon?" jiho asked back, making him a little aghast.

Tiara turned to Ferdi, and their eyes met. There was shock on his face.

"Ah sorry, I'm leaving first, you guys continue talking," Ferdi said as he passed away. He knows maybe Ferdi is very disappointed.

"Ra, please answer Aa. Are you still willing to marry Aa? Don't you like Ferdi?" the question again made the girl clumsy.

"Ah uh no, A. I-iya, I'm willing to marry you," she replied nervously.

He saw the face of his fiancee smiling, maniiis once.

'I can't possibly leave it. The man I loved and loved for two years. Before I knew Ferdi.' his mind spoke again.

Jiho, he's Tiara's fiancee. They've been engaged the last year. But due to circumstances, Jiho goes to town to work. Yes, he works for his own good too

Since then, they've been LDR'an, but in the regional town he's never contacted the girl. Only once twice did he contact her when she left. The rest is not, he is like lost in the swallow of the earth. This made Tiara wonder. Wh why? Why is he that kind of? Has he forgotten? Does he want to leave me?

Tiara's daydreams are renewed because of a gentle swoop. Jiho hugged her tightly, araaat once. Like there is a longing so intense. Tiara returned her embrace. It was a long time ago, they just met again. A very missed meeting, very much missed.

"Aa will prepare for our wedding, I'm sorry for coming home not telling you" Jiho said later, letting go of his arms.

"But, A.."

"Yes...?"

"Eh, it's okay. I'll just massage,"

"Okay, let's go home..."

They go home together, of course on foot, through the footpath, there are no public transport vehicles or motorbikes through here. His house in the village, maybe it can be said to be far from the village. But even though the corners, the scenery around is very beautiful, because this is a mountainous area. On the right and left side of the road are towering trees. There are bushes that thrive. The road that goes up and down the hill makes the girl a little tired, even though she usually passes this road with Ferdi without any fatigue. He was always accompanied by Mas Ferdi if there was a need to go to the town. Yeah, since Jiho went to town.

Somehow Tiara felt awkward walking around with the man. Usually in the past, when walking with him there was always a joke that made him laugh. Different this time, they just fell silent in each other's minds.

"You tired? if we are tired, we rest first," he said breaking the silence. Ah, she has indeed not changed, still as attentive as before.

"No A, let's go. Just wait until you do." replied Tiara.

"Hmm.. okay, but I still want to linger walking with you,"

Tiara simply smiled in response while still walking home.

"Where exactly were you going?"

"You go to the district, A. You want to buy something..."

"Lho, let's go back. Didn't you get the item you were looking for?" ask him back while stopping his steps.

"We'll just go home, A. Next time you go there again, it doesn't really matter."

"Hmmm, yeah okay. Let's go home" he said back with a sweet smile. A smile that fascinated the girl and could not forget her.

"H wait, wait..."

"Yes...?"

"There's something for you."

"This is what, A?" tiara asked as she received the gift box from A Jiho.

"It's open."

Then he opened the package. Ah turns out, Jiho is still as attentive as ever. Tiara saw a glittering necklace. Real gold, it must be expensive. He showed it to her.

"Where, like?"

"Yes, I like A. This is great."

"Anything wear it..."

The girl nodded her head in agreement.

A Jiho put the necklace on her neck. "So you know, this necklace definitely suits you well" he said later. "You're more beautiful" she said again, to make the girl blush.

Jiho grabbed both of his hands, and kissed them in turn. "I'm sorry, I made you cry." Doesn't feel the clear twirls are back dripping. He gently wiped the girl's tears.

"Don't cry anymore, a promise will make you happy" he said later, clutching my body. He repeatedly kissed her.

Tiara's chest tightness began to diminish. 'Maybe I'm like this because I miss you too much, A. I'm sorry.' In his heart he said regretfully.

They continued walking home.

***

Arriving at Home...

"Assynoltom..."

"Waalaikum salam," came the reply from Mother. Before long, from within Mom approached the two.

"Eh, there's son Jiho," said the mother while welcoming Jiho's hand. "Let's go in first, son," continued the mother again as she let him in.

Jiho sat in the living room, looking very tired face.

"How are you, Mom?" ask Jiho to Mom.

"Thank God be good, son. Son Jiho, healthy?" Mother asked back.

"Thank God be healthy, ma'am. What father, Mom?" tanyanya back.

"Father is still in the field, son. Is this Jiho's just coming home or what?"

"Yes, Mom, just got home. Meet Tiara and Ferdi on the way,"

"Oh yeah, where's the Ferdinya boy? How come it doesn't look?" ask mom back while looking for the figure of Ferdi.

Jiho turned towards the girl for a moment. It was as if he wanted to see the change in his face. "Ferdi's gone home first, Mom." Answer then.

Mother mangut-mangut understand. "Oh yes, please get water for your future husband. Pity the long journey," orders mother back.

"Good, Mom,"

Tiara glanced at him, she smiled at him again. 'Ah, mommy... If you knew...'

Tiara took a glass of water and gave it to her. Jiho immediately drank it without further ado. "Why water, boy? You can make sweet tea..."

"It's okay, Mom. Water is fresher."

"Ha ha, yes yes... Yes, I'm staying behind. Neng, accompany your future husband to talk first," said Mother to leave them both.

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