Meet Nhola

Jasmine blinked her eyes many times. At this time, she was standing on the threshold of the library entrance on Joe's campus. The man brought her, to show her who the girl he meant last night was.

As if in disbelief, Jasmine shook her head slowly.

Wow, is Joe not wrong? The girl was indeed beautiful, but she looked very simple and innocent. Very different from what Jasmine imagined.

Jasmine frowned, she thought, the girl that Joe likes must be a trendy girl with sexy clothes, high heels, and make-up. But this girl? Hijab, thick glasses, and sneakers?

Jasmine looked at Joe confusedly, trying to find answers to her doubts.

Joe smiled and looked at the girl from a distance.

"Her name is Nhola, we are in the same school from high school. Now, your job is to meet her, approach her or do whatever and find a way afterward. I'm hungry. I'll be waiting in the cafeteria!" Joe patted Jasmine's shoulder lightly and left her alone.

Forget Joe, let's just focus on the girl.

Nhola was standing reading a book in the corner of the library shelf. She looked very serious with the book she was reading.

Beautiful, and looks like a nice girl. Of course, a good girl wouldn't want Joe. Although Joe is handsome, smart, and rich, his negative behavior is very much. He's naughty, annoying, pushy, and many more. Moreover, he likes going in and out of nightclubs. What good girl wants a guy who likes to flirt with girls?

Jasmine walked slowly towards Nhola, took a nearby book, and turned to the first page.

Matchmaking wasn't her forte, for God's sake.

Jasmine thought very hard, almost frustrated she was made.

It's a tough mission.

"Oh wait, that novel..." Jasmine shrieked involuntarily, causing Nhola to raise her head and look at Jasmine in confusion.

"Ah sorry, did I bother you?" said Jasmine slowly.

Nhola smiled and shook her head slowly.

"Have you ever read this novel?" she asked kindly.

Jasmine nodded slowly and smiled back. The novel Nhola reads is one of her favorite novels. She borrowed it from the public library in her city.

"That's my favorite novel."

"I like it too. This is the second time I've read it." Nhola's response was enthusiastic.

"Why did you read it twice?"

"I'm still looking for answers. I still don't understand what Roy thinks, if he loves Hana so much, why did he leave Hana? If it's because of his condition, Hana has accepted it as it is. Hana never demanded anything from him, right?" Nhola looks very annoyed when discussing the contents of the novel.

Oh, Roy?

The novel tells the story of a man named Roy. His life was so perfect that an accident cost him his leg. Then a girl named Hana came and they fell in love. Love, that's what makes Hana accept Roy's condition as it is, the girl does everything to make Roy happy. But that's the problem. Roy feels bad he doesn't deserve to be with Hana. So Roy left. Hoping that Hana will find another more worthy man.

"You know? Love is not as simple as they like and accept each other. I can understand what Roy feels. So far he can only receive without being able to give anything to Hana. Roy feels small and useless, he feels bad for Hana." said Jasmine.

Nhola looked deep in thought, her brow furrowed and her lips pursed, so adorable.

"Excuse me, ladies, if you don't mind, please just chat outside. This is the library!" The librarian walked over to them, stood exactly one meter away from them, and stared at them both intently.

Funny, what are all these library guards? Like in the dramas that Jasmine often watches on TV super big, given by Bara.

Jasmine and Nhola bowed apologetically, they then immediately ran outside. Seriously, the library keeper looks like he wants to devour them in his death stare.

Terrifying.

After that, the two of them sat in the campus garden, they got to know each other and chatted about many things, mostly discussed books. So far, Nhola is a very pleasant girl. She is a cheerful and simple girl.

"Ehm, Jasmine," said Nhola.

"Yeah?"

"What about caste differences? I mean, in this real world, is it okay for the poor to fall in love with the rich?"

Nhola looked gloomy when she said the question. Could it be that she meant herself and Joe?

"If it's another man, I don't know. But, if you mean Joe, well, you can fall in love with him!"

Nhola looks shocked. Likewise, Jasmine immediately cursed her inability to keep her mouth shut. For God's sake, why can't she control her speech?

"How did you know? Oh wait! Don't tell me you're a psychic!" Nhola exclaimed with a look that never took her away from Jasmine.

Jasmine gaped in disbelief, instead of being suspicious, the girl was thinking about psychics and others.

"Are you crazy? Do you believe in something like that? Of course, I don't!" said Jasmine quickly.

"So?"

"Honestly, Joe asked me to talk to you. Do you believe that? The man whined and threatened me so I found a way for him to approach you. Ah, looks like he likes you!"

Nhola smiled faintly, but quickly the smile disappeared. The girl took a deep breath and looked up into the sky.

The weather is good now. Not so hot and windy.

"If you're worried about his habit of going to the clubs, you can trust me. He won't do that again. Joe may look like a naughty playboy who likes to play with girls but believe me, for you, he can change." said Jasmine without hesitation. He seemed so sure of his words.

This time Nhola laughed softly, she glanced at Jasmine for a moment then giggled in amusement.

"I know. I also know that he likes me," answered Nhola slowly.

"So, what's the problem?"

"If only you knew how poor I am! I'm an orphan and in need. Lucky I got a scholarship. I just hope I can get a decent life after I graduate."

Jasmine was silent for a long time, yes, she understood that feeling. No wonder Nhola rejected Joe.

'With such deprived conditions like ours, which girl dares to dream of having a relationship with a rich man like Joe? There is not any.'

"I think, Joe is not the type of man who will care about social status! He is rich, he doesn't need other rich girls. He just wants to be with the woman he loves."

Nhola was silent. She tried to digest Jasmine's words. What Jasmine said made sense to him. But it's not that simple.

"If you're worried about his family, you can rest easy because neither his father nor his two brothers ever made a fuss about it!" Jasmine added.

She's not making it up for this one. Mr. Bagaskara is a good person, as are Sam and Joe.

"It's not about them, but about me. I can't accept them," said Nhola slowly.

Jasmine nodded slowly. She didn't understand the meaning of Nhola's words.

Nhola who can't accept Joe and his family? Why? Doesn't Nhola like Joe too? So what's the real problem?

"Oh, I have to go soon, my class will start soon. See you later, Jasmine!" Nhola stood up and waved to Jasmine before running out of the garden.

Leaving puzzles that Jasmine must solve as soon as possible. Or Joe will continue to babble at length later.

Jasmine walked unsteadily out of the park, she traced the campus corridors and looked for the campus cafeteria.

Not far from her place, there was a place that looked more like a five-star restaurant than a cafeteria. She could see the figure of Joe in his denim jacket sitting by the window.

Jasmine took a deep breath. Seeing the figure of Joe made her realize something. If she had been Nhola, she might as well have done the same, rejecting the man.