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Flawless Love 22. Concern
Alec was honestly not a patient person in his attitude. At this moment, he wanted to dig into Bella's heart. But that kind of coercion Alec disliked even more. What's more against Bella, he wouldn't be able to do it.Seeing Bella now with a slumped figure, Alec's heart melted. He felt guilty for what he had done and the words he had said to her earlier. There was silence between them for a moment. The atmosphere was starting to subside but Alec hadn't finished speaking yet.“I told you I would wait. Bella, I'm waiting for you. Always... Don't forget it." The thing that he had said before was that he would always wait for Bella to open her heart and tell him everything.Alec spoke again, saying everything he wanted to say. But this time without using anger, but with a tenderness of affection. He didn't want her to feel pressured, then forced herself to think too much."Just do what it is. As always, be yourself.” Alec asked.Being herself, like Bella usually
Flawless Love 23. Bad News
When Alec arrives at Bella's house. The house was quiet, it seemed that no one was there. Alec had greeted, knocked on the door, and rang the bell but there was no sign of anyone in the house.Alec again tried to contact Bella's house number phone as well as her cellphone, but to no avail. He was there waiting long enough for someone to maybe show up because he couldn't just go home. His mind would be chaotic all day before he got clear certainty about Bella's current state and whereabouts.Alec's anxiety and bad feeling increase when he finds Bella's house empty. He decided to wait a little longer. Then at that time, Jennie came home in her school uniform.Alec walked over with a confused look on his face. Jennie was quite surprised to see that he who was also still wearing his school uniform was at home waiting. Immediately, Jennie thought hard reading the situation. Alec coming to the house must have asked about her sister. What does Jennie have to say to Alec ab
Flawless Love 24. Guilty Feeling
Bella had a very long dream. Their family went on vacation. It was nice because she hadn't seen Mom and Dad smiling at her in a long time. So happy, Bella wanted to be like this forever. She doesn't need anything anymore, doesn't need anything else as long as Mom and Dad are with her. In the dream Mom and Dad were holding Bella's hand, they were playing together in a wide meadow."Yeah, this must be a dream..."Bella realized something similar had happened to her. A happy family like this would not happen in reality. The wind blows gently. A drop of water fell on her hand."Water? Is it raining?!"Bella turned around, looking for Mom and Dad who were now missing somewhere. She came back alone. Her surroundings instantly darkened. Bella saw a road leading to nowhere. Walked down the path. The further she walked, the more she couldn't see anything.“Where exactly is this? Where did Mom and Dad go? Isn't there someone here?"Again Bella felt the waterfall o
Flawless Love 25. Love Confession
Alec and Bella meet for the first time during the admissions ceremony. At that time Bella and Alec as representatives of new students who came forward up to the podium. Nothing special, at all.At the end of the closing ceremony for the admissions ceremony, the entire audience sang the School Mars. Bella and Alec remained in front of the pulpit, singing along.At that time, Alec's first impression of her was like a child who couldn't sing because she was tone-deaf, which made her singing sound out of place. Alec was amused by the way she sang, and it made a strong first impression.Unexpectedly Bella and Alec are in the same class. After the first impression, he pays more attention to her naturally. At that time Alec knew Bella was the smartest student in school. No wonder the school gave special treatment to her. At this school, every student is required to participate in club activities. But an exception for Bella. Club activities will only reduce Bella's study ti
Flawless Love 26. Slowly Change
One week Bella left this room, since the last time that day happened. Auntie had cleaned her room because the condition of the room had returned to its original state. It was as if there had never been any disaster in this place.“In the end, I came back to this place,” Bella whispered.This is the only place where Bella returns, her room. She felt very tired and wanted to sleep early. But the last time she was here Bella cut her arm. Now, what else will she do, maybe she has drunk poison or hanged herself without realizing it.Bella could no longer control her consciousness. She didn't want that to happen again, that was enough. She started to go crazy, is there a way to get out of this situation. Someone inside her, another side of her. What should she do, how? Bella couldn't control herself. If she had to stay up tonight, but it didn't work anyway.There was a knock on Bella's room door from outside, without letting permission the person knocking had already
Flawless Love 27. Back to School
The break has ended, today Bella is back at school. Once at school, she is surrounded by friends and being chased with questions. Not about the reason she didn't go to school but about Alec's sudden departure from training.Bella herself had just heard it, she thought it was still a few months away. All friends at school were very noisy. Some students cry because do not want to be separated from Alec. His fan club was very disappointed because Alec left without saying goodbye.Classmates do feel lost but what can be done is Alec's decision. Even asking Bella, she didn't know because they had broken up. Maybe Bella shouldn't have said that to her friends because it made them even more excited.Everyone asks why they broke up, who decided first, what was the reason, and so on. Bella didn't say anything other than. "We've broken up." Only that.Rumor spreads, like this and like that, from one word of mouth to another. Bella doesn't care, it's up to them when bored
Flawless Love 28. Clinic
It was Bella's turn to meet dr. Diane. This clinic is big enough for private property. Doctor Diane does not appear to be married, while at the age of about 27, she may be. Just like Bella's first impression of her, dr.Diane is the type of person that Bella avoids the most. Exactly like Mrs. Rita."Do all psychologists have that impression?" thought Bella. She didn't talk much but the more she noticed the impression of dr.Diane changed slightly.There are differences, some differences between dr.Diane and Mrs. Rita. How did Bella explain it, dr.Diane did not try to pry or corner her. She felt dr.Diane gave her enough room to breathe. Their conversation went smoothly, light but contained, and Bella felt comfortable.Bella was interested in the choice of words she used, Dr. Diane's approach was also not offensive, weak but on target. Even so, Bella couldn't do what Dr. Diane wanted."I want to hear your story, you can tell me anything Bella. Like when talking to a
Flawless Love 29. Eavesdropping
After school, the house was crowded because Jennie's friends from the ‘all-girls school' came to play. Dad put Jennie in a special school because that way Dad didn't have to worry about how she was at school. Especially when Dad left Jennie while on a business trip for a long timeSpecial schools are where all residents are women, starting from the principal, teachers, school administrators, and students. A private school with complete, modern facilities, it is natural to call it an elite school. They also have a special dorm, Jennie sometimes has to stay in the dorm if Dad is not at home for months.Dad would rather put Jennie in the dorm than let her live here with Mother and her sister. Bella thought at least there was she with friends. Because it would be very inconvenient if Jennie lived here with the distance from house to school which was quite far. Having to travel that far back and forth must be very tiring."Sister is home? Oh, sorry! I didn't tell you fir
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Flawless Love 63. Happiness
Bella and Alec have an appointment today. Coincidentally, their university announced it on the same day. Bella will go to university first to see the results, then go to high school to meet Alec.Bella's heart was beating fast, this was the same as when she announced the results of passing the exams at school. She pulled herself together and took a deep breath. Following the rhythmic heartbeat, feeling it with every breath.Bella's eyes followed each row of names on the sheets of paper posted on the bulletin board until her eyes finally found her name written there. Bella confirmed repeatedly that it was Bella's name and that she had been accepted."I did it!!"Not just stopping, Bella went back to reading looking for anyone from her school who was also accepted there, especially the names of her classmates. Some were accepted but they weren't the names of Bella's classmates. What can she do, hopes that her friends will be accepted at another university.Bel
Flawless Love 62. The Dream
Bella has also discussed dreams and aspirations with her friends. At that time Bella did not have any goals or dreams for the future. Every time that topic came up it would be a dilemma for her. At that time Bella will be more of a listener.“My wish is to leave the urban noise and live in the village. I want to live simply and enjoy the time.” Wendy's confession about her dream.“Indeed in the city, you can not do that. Live simply and enjoy your time.” Bella said."Can't at all. In the city, everything looks busy and time flies very fast. I want to enjoy my life for a long time.”“For me, I want to have a steady, stable, and guaranteed job in old age. In other words, civil servants." Bella said."Your dream is very simple." Wendy's comments."How about you Santy?" Bella asked."I? Hmm... I want to married young, had children, and lived happily together forever. Like my parents.""You don't want to have a career?" Bella is worried that her frien
Flawless Love 61. Next Stage
Bella is still keeping the field of study she chose a secret when she applied to university. Bella had planned from the start that she would tell Mother if the chances of her being accepted were close to perfect. She has taken the entrance test but still hasn't received the results of the decision on whether she passes or not.From the entrance test that she took yesterday, Bella was actually able to predict and calculate the results. But her little heart said anything could happen, so Bella didn't want to be consumed by the confidence that could make her fall because of arrogance.What Bella wanted to say to Mom after the result announcement was in her hands. But to do that Bella still had to wait for another two weeks. Meanwhile, Mom and Jennie have been urging her to talk since Bella's graduation."Sis, you would tell me now or later what's the difference? What are you afraid of? Will Mother and I mock you if fail?!”"Don't say failure easily like that Jennie
Flawless Love 60. The Graduation
A few months later.Today is Bella's last day as a high school student. Her last day at school, her last with friends. Today felt like an ordinary day as they were currently here still hanging out together as usual.Stay busy, laugh, and joke together with a cheerful atmosphere full of joy everywhere. Bella's classmates continue to do meaningless silliness. They also do not spare work for teachers.The graduation ceremony begins soon. The attendees of the ceremony, including the principal, teachers, school staff, parents, as well as third-grade students, and Bella, the main character who will be inaugurated after graduating from high school for three years, entered the event room today.A series of events ran smoothly until the speeches of the graduating students, where Bella was the representative. She had prepared this very well because Bella represented all the students who graduated today. She wants to convey well all the messages as well as the feelings of
Flawless Love 59. Puzzle Pieces
During the exam period last few weeks Bella was unable to attend therapy sessions with Dr. Diane. This is their first meeting after spending a few weeks.Bella couldn't wait for it because she wanted to immediately share a story with Dr. Diane about her meeting and conversation with Dad that went very smoothly the last time. Also, she has some questions for Dr. Diane.What Bella didn't understand in her memory was that she had hated the shadows of the past. Memories of bad things in the past are etched clearly in the fragments of memories that she has. Memories that Bella wanted to forget and bury deep, at any cost until she almost lost her life.Now Bella was wondering why after meeting and talking with Dad, she could easily accept all of Dad's explanations. The anger, hatred, and disappointment that she had always believed she had for Dad vanished like air.Bella begins to doubt her childhood memories, whether the fragments of memories recorded and stored so f
Flawless Love 58. Volunteer
On the first day, Bella went to volunteer, Mrs. Rita's words crossed her mind. On the day Mrs. Rita delivered the information she promised, she said to Bella. "Your personal opinion would be very suitable to do this volunteer activity, Bella."Mrs. Rita handed over a pamphlet about an invitation to volunteer from a social institution.“I have more or less heard about what happened to you. Of course, only a few people from the school know about this, I can guarantee that.”Bella never really told her friends the real reason behind her absence from school. What her friends know is that Bella is seriously ill and has to be hospitalized.“You will learn more about the PFA. Moreover, I feel that you will be able to empathize sincerely from your heart. Because after all, you've been in the same situation.”Mrs. Rita smiled warmly. “If you can overcome it, then you are also able to help others. Understand their condition and situation.”To hear honest comments
Flawless Love 57. Overflowing
Bella was still awake but Mother didn't notice because she was sleeping facing the other way from the bedroom door. Bella used to sleep with the bedroom lights turned off. Mother thought she was fast asleep.Unlike usual, Mom usually only came to Bella's door to look and then left. Mother stepped in and sat down beside Bella's bed. Bella could feel the soft caress of her hair, but she still intends to sleep accompanied by a soft, loving caress from Mother. Then she started to hear Mother sobbing."Why is Mom crying?" Though Bella hesitated between pretending to be asleep or turning to look at Mom.Mom wouldn't want Bella to see her cry. But Bella couldn't help herself because she really couldn't stand to see Mother cry. Every drop of Mother's tears felt heavy for her, especially if the tears fell because of her."Mother... Why? What happens? Did Mom cry because of me?" Bella thought."Mother..." Called Bella turned to look at her."Oh Bella, I'm sorry I
Flawless Love 56. Who He Is?
Alec walked out of Bella's house. The original plan that was supposed to go with his girlfriend was finally canceled. Alec has free time that makes him confused about how he should spend it. Alec didn't want to stay with Bella for long, thus preventing her from resting."Brother Alec, you here. Didn't you go with Sister?" Asked Jennie who passed in front of the house with Alec."Yeah, your sister doesn't feel well. But she's fine, don't worry.""Thank you for taking care of my sister, Brother."Jennie had never spoken directly to either Alec or Bella about how happy she was to hear that they were back together. But before that happened Jennie always felt sure they couldn't let go of each other.Alec smiled. "I have to go now..."“Be careful on the road. Ah! Big brother waits—" Jennie stopped Alec from leaving.Alec stopped walking and turned to look at Jennie again. "Yes, why?""That, umm I..." Jennie looked doubtful."What is it? Just say it
Flawless Love 55. Tough
Someone told Bella that Mrs. Rita was waiting for her in the counseling room. Now Bella doesn't have to worry about meeting Madam Rita. She had time to discuss with Dr. Diane about her counseling teacher.Doctor Diane tells Bella many things and opens her narrow-minded about the world and the work of a psychologist. Doctor Diane explained as if she really understood Mrs. Rita even though they didn't know each other and had never met before.Bella wants to apologize for all her actions and bad attitude so far. As Dr. Diane said, Bella misjudged Mrs. Rita, unable to understand her good intentions in wanting to help Bella. Only the approach of Dr. Diane and Madam Rita is different, it is very clear because they are different people too."Sorry for my attitude all this time Ma'am, and thank you for never giving up on me," Bella said, looking down in shame."I'm okay Bella, I accept your apology." Mrs. Rita smiled while drinking her hot tea.Bella and Mrs. Rita's
