บท 28: You're As Stupid as Me
Every human being has a lifestyle, has habits, has a fixed position, sometimes something as simple as that goes unnoticed. Humans tend to enjoy what they call a comfort zone. For example, waking up at 5 am, drinking coffee before activities, usually taking the bus at 7, sitting in the row of seats right behind the driver, eating while walking to the office, and so on. Without us realizing it, humans make form patterns, parts of which are repeated every day, every time.
What time do we eat, with which hand do we eat? Even until what time we defecate, it's all a habit. That simple thing is what Rafael is studying right now, observing the target, studying the pattern of his life. How are the habits of the boy and his bodyguards so far? Just as we know, Rafael knows the deputy mayor always sits on the left, not behind the driver.
King, the former leader of Team Omega, is an excellent watcher. Rafael learned the technique of spying on human habits and patterns from King.
"Turn on your smartphone, S. I sent a file," Albert spoke from an old cell phone. They always use old cell phones because they are more challenging to track than today's smartphones. Raphael turned on his smartphone.
[Search results of people named 'Wijaya' downloading ....]
Albert gave the search results of people named Wijaya whom he might know. Rafael stopped his gaze on the target, trying to focus on the names. He felt that he had never bothered anyone, let alone a person by the name of Wijaya.
"There are hundreds of names of Wijaya, S. But in my opinion, only five can move mafia members." Albert narrowed down the hundreds of names into five.
"Alexandro Wijaya, CEO of the Wijaya group. 72 years old." Albert brought up the old man's face. Rafael furrowed his brows, feeling that he didn't know the man.
"Next, Lexandro Wijaya. Alexandro's first child. He is the owner of the Wijaya Group, which is based in the property business." Albert posted a photo. Again, Rafael felt like he didn't know him.
"Next, Alexiana Wijaya, second child. Beautiful woman, are you teasing her? She is the owner of the hospital and the manager of the Wijaya group's charitable foundation." Albert sent a photo of a beautiful 33-year-old woman.
"No, I've never had a relationship with any woman other than Jasmine," said Rafael.
"Hey!! I'm a woman!" Regina suddenly joined in their conversation.
"You don't count snake! You're not a woman." quipped Albert.
"Oh yeah?! Then who enjoys sex and screaming 'Fuck me harder, Baby!! Fuck me!!' Huh?!" Regina teased. (Seems upside down, it's usually women who scream like that, but Regina is indeed more manly than Albert.)
"Don't bring up my past sins! I made a mistake." Albert brushed off Regina's teasing.
"What a mistake happened hundreds of times?!"
"NEXT!" shouted Rafael. He started to get dizzy when his two friends argued.
"Next, Melani Wijaya, wife of Alexandro Wijaya. A rich aunt who likes playing mahjong. There's nothing special about her other than spending money. Have you ever bothered her? There's nothing wrong with being her sugar baby, S. stop hunting humans and live a luxurious life." Albert laughed, imagining Rafael being a cougar's pet.
"Could it be that you are obsessed with being a sugar baby?" Rafael replied to Albert, now it was Regina's turn to laugh out loud.
"Damn it!"
"Who's the last one?" asked Raphael.
"Leonardo Wijaya, the third child of Alexandro Wijaya. He owns the Wijaya Group, which is based in treading, securities, and entertainment. All of Wijaya's subsidiaries are managed by him. The best graduate was majoring in business and an expert in Muang Thai martial arts. I think he is the closest to the black world from the point of view of his business." Albert sent a photo of Leonardo.
"Daebak!! He's so handsome," said Regina.
"You know him, S?"
Rafael studied Leonardo's photo for a moment. Once again, Rafael had never met this man, let alone had anything to do with him. After all, what does this rich man want from an unemployed person like him? Rafael never knew if this man wanted his precious possessions. Who else but Jasmine. With his power and wealth, he will get Jasmine no matter what.
"No, I don't know him."
Triing....
[JASMINE IS CALLING....]
Rafael almost threw his smartphone in shock because of the sound of an incoming call.
"I'll turn it off first, Guys. Jasmine called me." Rafael closed the old flip phone.
After taking a deep breath, Rafael picked up Jasmine's call.
"Hello, Jas."
"Where are you?"
"I'm at the bookstore, looking for colored paint." Rafael lied. He was on the 4th floor of the car park. He was observing the target who is playing on the playground.
"Have you had lunch? How are you?" she asked.
"I'm fine, you?"
"El, do you love me?" Jasmine asked suddenly. She didn't answer Rafael's question.
"Why are you suddenly asking the obvious thing?!" Rafael rubbed his forehead. He sat crouched while leaning on the pillar.
"I just want to know, just want to hear it." Jasmine's voice weakened. She was trying her best to keep the tears from falling.
"Jas... what happened?"
"Let's have a child, El. Let's have a child. Do you want one?" Jasmine tested Rafael.
"Haven't we not been using contraceptives all this time, Jas. Maybe God is the one who hasn't given us a blessing. It's not me who doesn't want to." Rafael suddenly became angry. Jasmine was not usually fussy like this. What is going on?
"You're right. God didn't bless us, El."
"What's wrong with you today, Jas? Are you sick? Tired? Why are you babbling about having a kid?" asked Raphael.
"I'm one hundred percent aware of what I'm saying, El. I'm not messing around!!" Jasmine started to sob.
"Then what do you want, Jas?! stop crying!" asked Rafael.
"I want to know, do you love me? Or is it just me who loves you?" Jasmine smiled sadly as she wiped her tears.
Rafael is silent. Does he love Jasmine?
"Say you love me, El!! Say it!!" Jasmine's whining made everyone in the cafe staring at her. They considered an ordinary couple's fight and returned to their respective coffees.
"Jas!! Why are you so fussy today?!"
"I want you to say that you love me. What's so hard?!" Jasmine screamed while sobbing.
[I can even forgive you if you say so, El.] Jasmine thought, her heart getting tighter and heavier. Jasmine loves Rafael so much. Every memory they spent together was so beautiful to Jasmine. Now, even Jasmine felt like she didn't know who her husband was?!
"I have to work, get some rest, Jas. I'll be home soon." Raphael ended the call.
The smartphone slid from her ear. The flat object fell as Jasmine's hand went limp. The woman pulled the bag and walked limply out of the cafe. On the outside, the rain is still hitting the earth. Jasmine walked through that wall of water. She was enjoying the rain splashing on her body. I hope the water can wash away all this tightness.
Jasmine always did this when she was sad. The pattern of life, Jasmine's habit when feeling tight Rain, yes, rain is a good friend when sadness arises. It helps hide tears, helps mask the sound of sorrow, helps cool the head. It was hugging the body with soft droplets.
Is it true, Rafael never loved her?
Doesn't Rafael want a child? What is the reason? Finance? If he wanted to delay having a baby, why didn't he ever discuss it with Jasmine?! Why did he decide unilaterally?
What was going on in Raphael's mind all this time? Did he accept Jasmine just because he was tired of her childish attitude?
Why? What? How? There were so many questions that Jasmine couldn't answer.
Jasmine walked along the sidewalk, indifferent to the gazes of the other humans. The look was full of astonishment because the woman was walking in the rain, daydreaming.
[ TIN!! The car horn blared.]
Jasmine unknowingly crossed the street even though the red light was on for pedestrians. A car almost hit Jasmine. Luckily a strong hand grabbed her elbow. Jasmine survived, the car driver cursed angrily.
Jasmine got into his embrace. The smell of expensive masculine perfume tickled Jasmine's nose. Jasmine knows the scent very well. Last night she slept with the same smell clinging to the man's body. In the cold rain, the man's embrace was able to make her feel warm. Has Jasmine's brain been damaged? Why did she tighten her grip?
"Leon."
"You crazy!! Stupid and annoying woman!! But why do I want you so much!" Leonardo hugged Jasmine.
"Because you're as stupid as me." Jasmine sobs in Leonardo's arms.
"You're right! Ni iru hejmen! (Let's go home!)." Leonardo carried Jasmine towards his car. Jasmine wrapped her arms tightly around Leonardo's neck. She was hiding her warm face against the lion's broad chest.
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