Hate You, Love You
Billing Promises

Amara explained everything to her mother slowly and in great detail. He describes how the inner struggle he experienced so far. How his great guilt towards Danis continues to haunt him. Although Amara begins to feel an inner bond with the child, she cannot betray Danis for the second time. As much as possible Amara made the mother understand her current position.

Amara's mother listened carefully to her son's explanation. Trying to understand without judging. When viewed from the side of a mother, what Amara did by choosing Danis over her own child is something that is not true. But he also tried to put himself as Amara logically. And having Amara in a very difficult position.

His son had promised a man to knit dreams together. And the man will still wait for Amara even though he knows about the tragedy that befell his fiancee. Danis accepted Amara even though she was no longer holy. Even with great heart Danis would accept the presence of Amara's son. But of course that is not possible because Gio will definitely keep Evan to stay with him.

"My position is so difficult, Ma. And there's no way I'm leaving Danis who's still waiting faithfully for me. Doesn't anyone in life have to be sacrificed ?" Amara asked with tears.

" But Evan... Believe that... Evan D will not be a victim. He will be loved by many even if I am no longer by his side. There is Gio who loves him very much, there is an oma opanya (parent Gio) who loves him so much. There are you as her grandparents, who Amara is sure will always love her. Even Dea loves Evan as much as her own child. Dea would be happy to help look after Evan if I wasn't around" Amara said. At length he spoke so that the mother would understand his choice.

Amara's mother took a deep breath. She was confused as to how to give advice to her daughter.

"I'm sure Gio will soon find a replacement for me. He can get any woman he wants,"

"What if Gio falls in love with you ?"

"That's impossible, Ma !" amara.

"Why is it impossible ? Look at how kind, patient and understanding she is to you, Ara."

Amara shook her head slowly. "Gio's not in love with me, Ma. All he did was because of his great guilt. He was kind to atone for his great sin against me" Amara replied in denial.

Silent...

Both Amara and her mother were busy with their own thoughts. Amara had run out of words to explain, while the mother had no way to persuade her child.

"This is your life, Amara. The decision is in your hands. May your choice be right to benefit many parties. About Evan, of course we will continue to love him no matter what. And may Gio get a good girl who comes forward to accept and also love Evan with all her heart,"

"Hu'um I think Gio will get it. Evan's a sweet boy anyone will fall in love with" said Amara.

"Did Gio already know about your plan ?" Ask the mother full of questions.

Amara shook her head slowly, "not yet Ma" replied Amara.

"Gio should be told immediately, so that he is not surprised when you suddenly have to leave. That way Gio can also find a replacement for you as soon as possible" said Amara's mother seriously.

Amara nodded her head approvingly, even though something suddenly disturbed her mind.

***

It had been several weeks since Amara expressed her intention to leave. That fact disturbs the minds of those closest to him, including Dea. The girl desperately harbored her feelings for Gio. But knowing that Amara is about to leave the man behind, Dea's feelings for Gio deepen. What's more Gio's incredible kindness, makes Dea even more fascinated with him.

"Its a wrap !!! Finally settled too... Aargh !!!" erang Gio sounded satisfied. The face of the man with his slightly long hair was sparkling happily. A big project commissioned by his father, Gio could finish perfectly. Gio was sure that his father's trust in him would begin to return.

"Alhamdulillah..," exhorted Gio sounded relieved. A smile continued to adorn her thin lips. Then the tall man stood up and walked towards the table of Dea.

"De, thank you so much for helping me. I owe you a lot !" gio said seriously. And what Gio said is true. Dea is very helpful to her work, even the girl is willing to work overtime just to help her.

"Later... If my bonus comes out, I'll split the money with you because you deserve it. Thanks to you !" gio said as he turned his body back and left Dea.

Dea stared at the sturdy back that was moving away from it. Without a second thought, the girl stood up and called out Gio's name out loud.

"Gio !"

Feeling his name being called, Gio stopped his steps and turned to the direction of the voice. His eyes now collided with Dea who looked at him with eyes that Gio could not understand.

"A-I don't want your honus money. I think you need that more for your household expenses," said Dea, who knew that Amara asked for some money in return for breastfeeding her child.

Gio fell silent, and what Dea said was true. He has to work hard to fulfill his promise to Amara.

"But I owe you a lot" said Gio.

"You still deserve to get-,"

"Take me to dinner !" Cut Dea fast.

"Huh ? What ?" Gio muttered softly.

"You promised to buy me food. I am now making that promise. Think of it as a reward you give me,"

"Are you sure ?" Ask Gio to make sure.

"Yes a thousand percent sure !"

"All right, let's take om-,"

"It's just the two of us, Gio ! Your promise at that time will only treat me one !" Cut Dea fast.

Gio also remembered his promise in the past. At that time Dea bought him lunch because Gio was too busy working. And Gio promised to repay him the next day.

"Gio ?"

"Hmm ?"

"How ?" Ask Dea to make sure.

Gio smiled and nodded his head in response. "Ok, we're going to dinner,"

To be continued

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