Just Curious

At New York University, Rico strolls after his class is over. He intends to return to the apartment and rest for a while before contacting his Mother in Indonesia. Can't wait to go home and meet the woman who brought him into this world.

He put his hands in his pants pockets in his haughty and cocky style. But instead, he looked very handsome in the eyes of the girls who saw him walking along the corridor.

Finally, a hand grabbed him from behind. Causing the man to roll his eyes in annoyance.

"Why the rush, anyway? Am I not waiting?" Alexa whined in her spoiled voice.

Rico kept quiet and lifted Alexa's hand from his arm with a bit of roughness. Turning his head and looking at him sharply, "You don't have to be cute, Xa. I'm disgusted to hear that. And one more thing, don't touch me carelessly. I don't like it!" said the man who walked first, leaving Alexa with both fists. Her eyes shone on the man's departure with anger.

"I assure you that you will be mine, Rico! Either way," Alexa determined with a refined look at Rico's sturdy back, which was getting further away.

Rico entered his apartment feeling a little annoyed. He really hates Alexa's behavior that just casually touches him.

The man took off his jacket and threw it on the sofa, then lay down on the long sofa. He stared at the ceiling of his apartment with a long sigh. Thinking of the figure that constantly haunts him whenever he daydreams like this.

"What are you like, well, now? Do you still like to wear white cloth headbands? Or in a high ponytail? Or do you still nag when you ride a motorbike, your hair gets tangled in the wind," Rico suddenly laughed as he recalled his memories.

Just then, a message arrived on his cell phone. Apparently, Raihan asked about his whereabouts. Rico immediately called his brother's number. So that he can talk to his Mother, whom he misses so much.

"Hello, Mom? How are you?" said Rico when the video call was received by Ratna.

"Night, My Love. I'm very well today. Anyway, I'm happy!" cried Ratna enthusiastically, answering a video call from her youngest child, which she missed so much.

"Really? So what? You just won the lottery, Mom?" Rico teased, which made Raihan laugh, and Adi could only shake his head.

Ratna snorted in disgust, "No. I was happy because this afternoon someone was cooking with me. Your brother's special guest, that's right," she explained, pointing her chin at Raihan, who shook his head.

"Why me, anyway, Mom? Right, Mom invited her here? Why me?" protest Raihan did not accept.

"So, what's the matter, Dad? Why are those two people always arguing?" Rico shook his head and asked his father, who could only smile.

"As you know, your Mother and your brother. How are you, Co? Is everything fine? So, you're coming home next week?" said Adi, who is now also showing his face a little on the laptop screen.

"Yes, Dad. I got picked up, right? In Jakarta. Get together with Uncle Arya's family. Brother, pick you up too, right?" now Rico asked Raihan.

"Yeah, really, who else picked up? Don't you want your brother to pick you up? Yes, brother, take care of the house, then, "said Raihan, who received a piercing stare from Rico.

"Just be careful not to pick me up!" Rico threatened, which made Raihan laugh.

"Tell me if you want to be alone with her. Until your brother comes home, he won't be picked up," Ratna quipped with a shake of her head.

"What the hell, Mom? Just kidding, lol!" Raihan said while hugging his Mother's shoulder.

"Hmmmm," replied Ratna.

"Who can compete with me, Mom? Until this Workaholic is more concerned with her," said Rico, curious about the figure mentioned in his family but didn't know his name clearly.

"There was a girl, she was a good child, at that time she helped me when I was about to fall on the escalator. And now so close to your brother. This afternoon the girl came here, helped me cook, and made your brother add more. The food is so delicious, you can add it!" explained Ratna, making Raihan shake his head. He is amazed by his Mother's story to his sister.

"Really? What's delicious? Until you add to it like that, will Daddy also eat?" Rico turned to his father.

"Yeah, that's fine. But still, enjoy your Mother's cooking," said Adi, who glanced at his wife.

"Ahh, Daddy, what, anyway," said Ratna, embarrassed.

"I'm curious about her. Tomorrow when I come home, let me introduce myself to her, Brother, "said the man while blinking one eye, ignorant.

"Of course. Mom had already told her. If you come, she wants to help me to cook again. After all, there will be a meal with our family here," answered Ratna with a big smile.

"Is she the daughter of a friend Dad or you? Are she young or the same age as brother?" Rico asks again.

"No. She's just an ordinary girl, okay? She is the eldest of three children. Her father is just an ordinary farmer, not an office person," explained Raihan casually and then stood up.

"Where are you going, bro?" asked Rico, who frowned as he saw his brother was about to leave the living room.

"There's a little business. Mom-Dad, I'm out for a while, okay?" he said goodbye to his parents and brother, who nodded.

After Raihan's death, "Is it true, Mom? Is she an ordinary girl? Not from the girl from your friend?" asked Rico curiously.

Can't believe that his brother will fall in love with an ordinary girl. Remembering that Raihan's ex-lover was a mature and firm woman. And the girl of a local official in his city.

"Yeah, she's just an ordinary girl. She's a clerk at the mall, but she's kind and lovely. Friendly and smiling too. Smart cook, also not an adventurous person. Anyway, really ideal type, " said Ratna, who seems to like the girl.

"Does Raihan really like that girl? Does he want that girl? It will fail again if Mama matches it," teased Rico, who got a sharp glare from his Mother.

"No. I didn't matchmake. It's your brother who keeps getting closer. I think I will soon have a daughter-in-law, "he exclaimed enthusiastically.

Making Rico and his Papa could only shake their heads to see the Queen's enthusiasm in the palace.

"Yes, if it's a match, it's definitely together, Ma," added Rico, who chuckled, seeing his Mother really like a girl.

Remember that in the past, Ratna didn't like Raihan's ex-lover and was forced to approve their relationship when Raihan said he intended to marry his lover.

Ratna had rejected it but finally approved it. Seeing so much love for that girl.

It's just that they don't seem to be matched. The girl left Raihan shortly after the man proposed to her.

I don't know what the real reason is. Nobody knows for sure. Even now, Raihan is still wondering why he was left behind when he wanted to have a more serious relationship.

It took him a long time to get back to where he is now. But with the situation, he turned into a workaholic. It was, of course, to help him forget his ex-lover.

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