ROMEO & JULIET
RJ-37
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Juliet tidied up the things that were a little scattered on the nightstand. Afterwards he also made his bed before actually leaving the room.
Romeo was gone an hour ago. He said the man had to go to take care of his college business which had been delayed. As for Juliet, she has an appointment to accompany her father-in-law.
They will visit one of the Wiratama family-owned foundations that was recently built in the suburbs of El Monte. It is the seventeenth of many foundations established in cities and states outside of California.
As Romeo told him, the father was truly a benefactor who had a sky-high social spirit.
And according to the story that Juliet heard directly from her father-in-law, that the foundation they built this time will be named Soyeon Park Foundation, just like the name of Romeo's late mother. As a reminder that, the woman will always be part of the Wiratama extended family.
Thinking of such a thing he could witness firsthand, made Juliet's heart beat fast. He felt a sense of envy with what his father-in-law did for his late wife.
For Juliet, it was rare to find a man who had the love and loyalty that he saw from his father-in-law.
Although the departure of the wife has passed since decades, but Wiratama still keep everything the same as when the woman was still in this family.
In her little heart, Juliet has the same desire. That is, to find a man who will love himself sincerely like papa Wiratama.
Whether anyone is the one, Juliet hopes she can get the love and sincerity she sees today.
Geck..Geck.. Juliet knocks quietly on Wiratama's wide-open door.
"Pa, Juliet is ready" Juliet said when she found out Wiratama was still working on something behind her computer screen. "alright. Then let's go." said Wiratama who also began to move from there.
On the way, Juliet sends a message to Romeo, who says they are leaving.
As the distance traveled this time only took a few hours, instead of using a private helicopter, Wiratama decided to take Juliet away by car.
At once Wiratama also wanted to show some places that they will pass later. In order for his daughter-in-law to know various places other than San Jose, where they live today.
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"How about Juliet, do you feel at home staying here? if something makes you uncomfortable, just say it. Papa will make sure that you get all the best." asked Wiratama who Juliet believes that the man meant what he said.
Juliet smiled gently, shaking her head slowly at Wiratama. "There is no pa. Juliet is staying here." Juliet replied honestly.
"Well, even though Juliet was afraid that Juliet would not be nervous, it turned out that Juliet was fine. Juliet happy pa.."
"Good then. If there's anything you want, just tell papa. I'll do anything to fulfill your wish." Wiratama smiled warmly.
From the first time they met, Wiratama was always warm to Juliet, which is why he agreed to the contract that Romeo offered. Because Juliet is happy and it would be fine to have a father like Wiratama as part of her life.
"As a father. Papa knows that Romeo can't be a good husband to you yet. Papa knows so well what the character of the boy is." Wiratama breathed his fury.
"But papa begs you to give Romeo time to prove himself. And also so Romeo can be who you want to be."
Juliet doesn't even expect anything from the marriage, because it's not a real marriage, but what can she complain about? he has been involved in all the Romeo scenarios.
"Juliet tau pa. Juliet still has many shortcomings as a wife. So Juliet will ask Papa and Romeo the same thing."
"It's good if you think like that, son. Papa will always pray for the best for your happiness."
"Thank you pa."
"Thank you for accepting Romeo and Papa's presence in your life."
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"Hey, where's your beautiful wife? you didn't bring it?" James grinned and sat right next to Romeo.
"St! Can you take care of your mouth a little? what if someone hears? Didn't I tell you that our relationship is secret?" Romeo glared carefully at James once in a while he also looked around.
Seeing the behavior of his best friend James laughed a little while patting Romeo's shoulder repeatedly. "Who told you to make such a scenario. Why don't you just admit that Juliet is your wife? isn't your marriage legal? you're just there." James nodded in wonder.
"Looks, your troubled brain." - Romeo half-whispered. "I told you that our marriage was not like that. Did you forget? It's for our common good anyway."
"You sure you are? what if after you split up, you realized that you loved Juliet? or even the opposite? will such a thing not change the agreement you agreed on at the beginning?"
Ckcc. Romeo smiled doubtfully. "Things like that won't happen. Our relationship is only a contractual relationship for the benefit of each of us. So you don't expect too much" he told James.
Romeo himself was honestly not sure. Although he will eventually lose out until he has unexpected feelings for Juliet, he will still keep his promise.
Because from the beginning, each of them has promised not to hold anyone who wants to leave. Until the deadline that they have agreed on the contract.
"Well, okay. Then I can conclude that you are free to choose another partner, not if your contract expires?" ask James. Romeo nodded faintly.
"You sure you're just gonna let Juliet go, man? because to be honest, I think Juliet is a girl who easily gets the attention of many men. And if that happens, then I hope you won't regret your decision." James gave a strange smile to Romeo.
Did ya? Romeo will not doubt that opinion. Now he has a little taste for Juliet.
Romeo himself realized that Juliet is indeed an interesting figure. It is even very interesting to ignore the spoiled and stubborn attitude that belongs to him.
And if one day Juliet finds another man besides herself, will she really be able to let go of that woman just like that?
Romeo. "No. It won't. You just calm down. I always hold my word. Our relationship is not what you think it is. That's all."
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After finishing some business in the lecturer room, Romeo went out and went to the parking lot of his car.
He picked up a phone that had been neatly stored in one of his backpack bags since morning. Romeo rarely watches his cell phone while on campus, as he does not want his time to be distracted by outside affairs. Especially the sudden request from his papa like before.
That's why Romeo chose to keep his phone until his affair was completely finished.
...From: Juliet...
...Message 1. "We're leaving."...
...Message 2. "You haven't come home yet?"...
...Message 3. "We'll stay the night."...
Romeo read all the messages and hurriedly typed in his reply,
...To: Juliet's...
..."My business just finished. I'm going home now. Why do you have to stay over? is papa with you?"...
Romeo was silent for a moment, he waited. The message has been sent, only Juliet has not read the message.
Romeo silently began to count in his heart. There was still no reply from Juliet even though she had calculated with a very slow rhythm. Romeo finally decided to go home.
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