Clarissa looked up at the tall building in front of her. Magnificent and beautiful. In the church building, Diaz and Anindita would hold their wedding. Some people were coming into the building. Their faces were smiling. Definitely looking forward to a beautiful wedding ceremony.
Clarissa's heart was pounding a little. Diaz, what would he look like in a cool suit as a groom? Clarissa once pictured the handsome lecturer smiling in a bridal outfit. By his side he is holding intimately, a beautiful girl, his own student. Clarissa.
It was all just a dream. Today Clarissa would enter the building, seeing Diaz as a groom, not with her, but with her boyfriend's sister. Why did life make such a strange game?
"Honey, why don't you come in?" A pat on Clarissa's shoulder. And that question, made Clarissa turned her head.
Rosita stood by Clarissa's side. Yeah, Clarissa's mom was coming. Of course. Adimasta’s mother was Mama Clarissa's friend. Surely Rosita was
Clarissa nodded and stood up. However, she had to face this. Diaz would never see her as a woman who could make him fall in love. But it was not his fault. Diaz's love was for Anindita. And they did match."Please, don't stay away from me." Clarissa told Adimasta."Yes, of course." Adimasta smiled faintly.The two of them stepped into the hall beside the church. The reception was held there. The guests began to enter and wait for the presence of the bride and groom. The atmosphere was lively and fun. Smiles and laughter could be heard around the hall room.Adimasta took Clarissa in there. Soon some family and friends said hello. Adimasta talked to them and introduced Clarissa. Clarissa was as natural as possible. She could not embarrass the Adimasta family
Yenny's question made Clarissa smile wryly. Diaz's wedding. All good, smooth, good. But it had made Clarissa a little upset."You're doing well, right?" Yenny saw Clarissa's smile and immediately knew something was up."I feel strange with myself. It's hard to see Diaz married. Seriously. I don't know, why I have this feeling." Clarissa really couldn't keep anything from Yenny.Yenny looked at Clarissa. So, the professor hasn't been lost in Clarissa's mind yet? Then, wasn't there Adimasta with her? How would Adimasta feel if he knew this?"Forget it now. Diaz is someone's husband. And you, you're Adi's girlfriend. Remember that. What would Adi think if he knew you were upset because of Mr. Diaz? He must be sad, Clay." Yenny said firmly.
Clarissa grabbed Yenny's arm, asking her friend to stop laughing. "What is so funny?!" said Clarissa annoyed. She stopped driving the car, looking at Yenny sharply. "You, Clay. You're already in love with Adi, you know that?" Yenny restrained herself from laughing. Her smile widened. "Love what? Huh!" Clarissa let go of Yenny's hand a little hard. "Clay, if you don't love him, why are you angry when someone talks about Adi? We should be proud of him, we have cool classmates and are loved by our juniors." Yenny teased Clarissa. "Hey, though I do not love Adi, Adi is not a single guy. He can't just walk around with girls. That's it." Clarissa started the car. Yenny covered her mouth with her hand. Clarissa still didn't want to admit that she was starting to love Adimasta. Clarissa's arrogant side was not easily melted. Yenny couldn't stop thinking. Why was it be so difficult for Clarissa to confess her feeling? She could be nicer in her
Clarissa quickly opened the message from her father.- Clarissa, can I meet you? I want to talk, both of us.Clarissa's chest was beating faster. She remembered the last time she saw Arlon with his family. And Clarissa was furious. She just left without giving her father a chance to talk to her. Since that time, Clarissa has chosen not to communicate with Arlon. Her feeling that she was no longer important to her father was deeper. So, it was better for her to not communicate with him anymore.Clarissa wasn't sure if she wanted to meet her father. She didn’t want her father to give her false hope. She was afraid Arlon would come again with his wife and child.- Clarissa, I will only take 30 minutes.Arlon's message came back in. Clarissa ruffled her hair. Her annoyance reappeared when she remembered that afternoon when she arrived at the hotel where her father was staying.A message came in again. Did her father
Clarissa did not immediately reply to Arlon's words. Her heart began to feel full. And she remembered Adimasta. She felt she wanted the slanted, bespectacled boy to be near her and comfort her."Honey, life goes on. I want to find my purpose in life. With my wife and son now, things are different. I feel complete." Arlon looked at Clarissa. He also wanted Clarissa to understand herself and not just look at the past."Complete? If I go in, I'll be a nuisance!" Clarissa's voice started to rise."That's not true," Arlon argued. "You are my pretty princess. Whatever with me, nothing will change.""The invisible princess," Clarissa said in an annoyed tone."It was my fault. I'm sorry, Clarissa. I thought you were fine. Because you are a strong girl." Arlon tried to explain what he was thinking."Strong? Twelve years old girl, seeing her daddy and mommy part with a never-ending fight? Then she was being left alone. Even though mommy was with me, I
Adimasta's face was a little red because his body temperature was still hot. But his heart was happy, Clarissa was so cute that day. His girlfriend was happy after meeting her father, and a little sad because of her emotion."You don't have to be busy taking care of new students anymore. What do you do it but in the end you are up getting sick?" Clarissa was still looking at Adimasta."What we do I am sure it will be something. It's not in vain. And everything we do has risks. It's just a fever though. I'll be better in the afternoon." Adimasta smiled with his thin lips."I hope, you will get better. If you can't go to college, who will I bother?" Clarissa grinned.Adimasta chuckled. "Ouch, I have got a headache." Adimasta held his head. Something was throbbing."Still sick? You better lay down." Clarissa grabbed Adimasta's arm.Adimasta was submissive. He laid down on his bed."But I like being sick." Adimasta smiled while looking at
Clarissa still hadn't moved from where she was standing. She strained her ears more so that she could more clearly hear Arlon's conversation with his wife. There was something that made Clarissa start to wonder what kind of woman that her father now loved."I'll tell you all about her later when I get home. Clarissa and I had a great time tonight. Thanks for your support, Honey ... Hmmm ... okay. My kiss for Calvin. Bye." Finally, Arlon's phone line ended.Clarissa took a deep breath, then she took another step toward her father."Drinks are ready!" Clarissa spoke cheerfully, she put aside all the feelings that stirred her heart after hearing Arlon's talk earlier."Hey, this is getting more and more fun." Arlon smiled. He reached out to take a cup from Cla
Arlon looked at the man in front of him. Several years younger than him. The man was Rosita's husband."This is my father, Uncle. I met him today and he brought me here." Clarissa introduced Arlon to Bramantyo."Hello, I'm Bramantyo." Immediately Bramantyo reached out to Arlon."I'm Arlon. Nice to meet you." Arlon replied by shaking Bramantyo's hand."Uncle, Mommy ..." Clarissa interrupted. She couldn't wait to know Rosita's condition."Since yesterday she has been unwell. I asked her to rest, but secretly she was still working on projects. She said it was only a small project. But still, her mind was drained. She had to sit a lot doing it.” Bramantyo explained."Can I meet mommy?" Clarissa asked."Yes, come in. Maybe Rosi's asleep. But it's okay, you can see her." Bramantyo answered while looking into the room.Clarissa stepped inside. As for Arlon, he still asked Bramantyo to talk. He wanted to know how Rosita's conditi