MARRY MY LOVER'S BEST FRIEND
CHAPTER 44

"Darling, what are you doing?" asked the Clouds when I answered the phone.

"Newly want to rest, what's Wan?" I tried to cover up the panic when I heard the Clouds still calling me darling.

"So Chloe asked for the same HP number as your address I gave you nothing, right? He said he wanted something important" said Awan casually.

Maybe Awan does not know, because of his actions he has made a mess in this housing complex. I used to have to deal with Mr. RT and the people because the Clouds are stormy with Arka, now because the Clouds brought Chloe here, again I have to deal with Mr. RT and the residents and casually on the phone and tell the news.

"Other times if you want to give your phone number or address to anyone permission first yes," I said firmly.

"Why, honey?" ask her very gently.

"You ask Chloe, that's all if she's being honest" I said annoyed.

I should've hung up on this, but I don't know why my heart feels so heavy. It was as if I had forgotten that my love story and the Clouds were finished.

"Darling, I miss," said the Cloud after a moment of silence.

"Yes" that's all I can say.

In my heart whispered softly, actually I also miss the Clouds. He wanted to treat me sweetly, miss his jokes, miss his smile, but all this I had to bury and hide at the bottom of my heart. As if I realized I immediately hung up the phone from Cloud. I should be able to leave her alone and live the life path I choose.

My phone rings again and it turns out it's from Arka. Good arka, but somehow it feels like my love is hard to fall on him. Until now I still can not imagine what kind of marriage I will live with Arka.

"Yes" I answered

"Lumayan lama answered, what are you doing?" ask Arka.

"I'm just about to take a break, what's up?" I answered a template like answering the Cloud earlier.

"Yes, good night. Okay, Kas, you have to be happy" Arka said, ending the call.

I wondered why he called me. Is it just to say a sweet message before going to bed? My phone is shaking.

[Sorry, baby I didn't know that Chloe was going to act that way, ] messages coming in from the Clouds.

[Wan, did you forget I'm getting married soon?] I'm trying to emphasize

[You mind being called baby?]the reply understood the direction of my conversation.

[In any case I should appreciate Arka] my reply was quick.

[What's so great about Arka, Kas?] next question.

I put down my phone, I decided not to reply. They do not deserve to be compared. It is difficult to forget the Clouds, but Arka is also not a person who has a bad influence in my life. All this time he's been so good to me, he's always understood me.

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This morning as usual Arka drove me to work. Rayi did not join because she had to leave early to complete the proposal that had been delayed.

"From certainty about the Cloud times?" arka said when I said that Chloe came last night and made a fuss and a crush on her.

"Do we need a press conference by gathering the public? Mr. RT is a moderator," I said quite early when Arka doubted my story.

"You're the same Chloe with the same taste, so keep clashing, Kas," Arka said with a smile.

"You must be a guy, every time you meet a girl, everyone likes you" I said still with a flat and clear tone.

I didn't answer the question because I should have known the answer. I'm not being nice because I like him, more because of his friendly attitude. During my time with Arka, I had no problems with her either. But come to think of it, heavy is also Arka's girl, must be strong and not jealous. Arka also responds to them casually but somehow gets the women to accept the fact that Arka only offers friendship, nothing more. Except Chloe of course.

"Overnight The phone cloud" I said trying to divert the conversation.

"Yes, then?" tanya Arka was very relaxed.

"He said kangen," I said, bowing

"You must be more confused with him," said Arka as if to understand my feelings.

"You don't papa I'm still in touch with the Clouds?" many doubt.

"No, if you are comfortable, if you feel disturbed, block the number" said Arka again making all the decisions in my hands. Just like when deciding to accept this match.

"Here you go, you want to kiss her forehead?" asked Arka who again made me feel strange.

"What the hell, Ka?" I said as I took off the seatbelt and opened the door.

"Once you want to look romantic" Arka said with a smile teasing me

"Well, love, you must be happy" I said ahead of Arka and she laughed very loosely.

I met Bara and we walked side by side towards our respective buildings. It turns out that the news of me getting married is widespread, fast and reliable. It must have been Rayi. Bara then advised me to ask permission to HRD and provide certainty about marriage leave. Bara also asked me to decide whether after marriage I would continue working or resign. Things I've never thought of, and for that I have to ask Arka. Even if I knew, he would definitely return all the decisions in my hands as he already did. Maybe after talking with Arka then I faced HRD to make his decision.

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Rayi had to go overtime so I went home alone to pick up Arka. This may be a good time to discuss plans after marriage. Coincidentally Arka took me to her house on the outskirts of town. He said he wanted me to cook together and then have a home-based dinner.

"I can't cook, my mainstay menu is just kale," I replied trying to be honest.

"It's okay, I'm the master chef" Arka said confidently.

We stopped by the supermarket for some cooking. Arka decided to cook a sweet sour gurame. The actual cuisine is simple but always fails for me execution.

Arka's house is quite far in the suburbs and very neat for the size of a single house. There are two bedrooms here and the kitchen is also minimalist. Almost like the house I live in.

"Would you take a shower?" ask Arka while preparing the equipment for cooking.

"Can?" my many.

Arka opened the door and let me in. He had prepared a change of clothes for me that seemed to have just been bought including underwear. Is she not ashamed to buy underwear for me? Miraculously the size was all right in my body.

"Later when you finish bathing, it's up to you to go cook or just rest in the room. That's your room now, if I'm the next room," Arka said.

I finally decided to go in the kitchen even though I ended up doing nothing but seeing a very deft Arka in the kitchen. I admit I am ashamed of myself.

"No problem, the footage circulating in Medsos says that the woman is in nature menstruating, giving birth and breastfeeding. If the IRT job is a matter of skill and choice," Arka said.

I then helped Arka prepare dinner for the two of us. I swear, Arka's cooking is really good. The cooking positions of mother and Rayi shifted under the Ark. I took this opportunity to discuss our plans after marriage.

"Well, after we get married we stay here?" ask me to open the conversation.

"I'm sorry Kas, I have other plans. This time you follow my decision, right?" arka said after drinking a glass of water.

All missed my estimate. But what is Arka's plan? Why didn't he talk about it before I started?