The Rainy Song's
Chapter 7: Dreams, Hope and Reality.

Jovan drives Tiffany's red car, he'll drive her home. Tiffany lives in an apartment in an elite area that is quite far from the city center it takes 2-3 hours to get there by car. A special area located on the border between the city center and the city next to it.  Tiffany sat next to Jovan and ate the cake she had taken from Jovan's room.

" Stop ignoring my call, it irritates me! " Tiffany chews while grumbling, as Jovan never idles a call from her.

" When did you arrive?" Ask Jovan.

" I arrived at the airport this morning, because Brother Jovan ignored my call I tried to call home. The butler said it's been two days since Jovan didn't come home. And I saw you drive Reina this morning "

" You're back to be a stalker? " Jovan glanced at Tiffany who had not finished eating the piece of cake.

" I didn't mean to follow, though, it's just that I didn't get to dinner yesterday and I hate food on the plane so I'm hungry and looking for a store that opened unfortunately the cake shop wasn't open yet I meant to wait for it to open,  who would have thought that I even saw Kak Jovan stop in front of the store, I saw Brother leave and soon returned with Reina.  I guess you are already moving on Big brother ! " Tiffany uttered her last sentence in a tinge of chafing.

" It's not what you think, and stop sleeping in my room "Resistant Jovan is cold.

"I was hungry and sleepy I finally decided to wait at home, and fell asleep in Brother's room "Tiffany said, even though Jovan knew it was all just an excuse made up by him.

" What about your school? "

" Home schooling is boring. I decided to go to public school. Three years of school without my countrymen I felt my existence was invisible. I want to socialize, enjoy a normal school life, find friends, and maybe here I can find love . After all, wouldn't it be better if I filled the apartment rather than empty it, baby, not if my birthday gift was just a ghost nest? " Tiffany laughed.

" Woah I was amazed by this chocolate cake, although its appearance is not attractive compared to other cake but it tastes good, buy it again for me Sis "Pinta Tiffany took the second piece of cake.

Jovan was silent, but occasionally glanced at his little sister. Tiffany ate the cakes one by one, without realizing that one box was running out.

Tiffany lived with the Madam abroad for three years since she turned 12, and now she is back as a high school student in one of the famous private schools. Tiffany was supposed to be attending a new class of student admissions ceremony today, but she accidentally went through it and went home. No one can prevent it, when He says something and will do something that is what He will do, even the big Lady is quite troubled by the behavior of her daughter, she said, only Jovan can control it.

After going through a long enough journey they reached the destination of a condominium complex, there are three apartment buildings. The suite building stands at the front and two other buildings at the back. Jovan entered through the main gate of the apartment, parked Tiffany's car at the VIP site, special parking in front of the building there are only 5 cars there.

Jovan and Tiffany get out of the car. Tiffany took the keys to the car that Jovan handed her.

" Sister didn't stop by?" Take Tiffany.

Jovan just looked up at the building, then turned to look at Tiffany.

" Come in, I'll go back home" replied Jovan as he left.

" I'll visit home often, don't worry! " Tiffany said half shouting.

Jovan ignored him and walked towards the main entrance of the building. Tiffany entered the apartment through the main lobby. He had noticed his brother who walked away from behind the glass lobby, just a few seconds later he headed to the elevator to go up to his unit on the 25th floor.

Not far from the main gate of the apartment there is a bus stop, Jovan sitting there. Initially he will stop the taxi, but he did not do it.

Jovan sat down leaning against the advertising glass. His eyes swept over every corner of the street, looking closely at the ambiance. The front street of the apartment is still included in one condominium area, therefore there are no public vehicles passing by, only a few private taxis and special buses apartment residents. 

Seeing a stop down the street suddenly his memory takes him to the past. Jovan fell silent, and his mind sank into memories.

An 11-year-old boy was sitting at the bus stop alone, when it was a quiet afternoon plus drizzle made him have to take shelter at the stop for longer.

That boy is little Jovan. Jovan, who only wears shorts and plain shirts, starts to get cold, the rain is getting thicker coupled with the wind, the roof of the stop that leaked at some point made his hair and shirt start to get wet.

His stomach began to feel hungry, unfortunately he only carried a carrying bag that only contained a few pairs of clothes. There was no food or money in it.

The water on the sidewalk began to pool, his white shoes became wet. He tried to go up to the bench so that the water did not seep more into the inner shoes.

The cold Jovan hugged his own body with both hands. The condition lasted long enough, Jovan still waiting for the rain to subside by squatting on the bench stop.

Jovan looked up at the sky, his gaze blank. The evening sky towards night, slowly the clouds that originally looked to brass started to change color, the longer it got darker. The sunlight was no longer visible, sinking behind the blackened clouds. Street lights start to light up, also the lights of some buildings, the day changes the night the sunlight is replaced with the light of the lamp.

He did not want to get out of position when he first sat down, leaning his back against the glass with his legs tightly straight ahead. A lot was spinning around in his head at the moment, various things. Deep down he felt lonely even in the crowd, his empty heart made him feel alone.

After almost an hour at the stop Jovan decided to return home, although in fact he did not want to go home because anywhere was the atmosphere is as different as now, quiet and alone.

Jovan came home in a taxi.

Arriving at Jovan's house straight to his room, dropping his body on his large bed. A pretty exhausting journey.

Maybe I better not come by then. Jovan muttered in his heart.

Jovan drowned her face in the pillow, hiding her cries. The fragile side that he has never shown to anyone until now.

Elsewhere Reina and Raya prepared to go home after previously they tidied up the store first, today there is no rest of the cake all sold out. Raya tidied up the front, and Reina tidied up the daily sales report, the report that He always left to the cake delivery driver tomorrow to proceed to the owner.

The shop door is locked. 

Tonight Raya will spend the night at Reina's boarding house. This morning because Jovan Reina was not carrying her bike, they both had to go home on foot. The location of the store is in a residential complex, making no public vehicles that pass other than taxis. For Raya and Reina, taking a taxi is a luxury thing, can drain the contents of their wallets.

The two walked down the sidewalk in the silence of the night, there was no chatter between them.

Arriving at the boarding house Reina took a bath first, then Raya took turns. Reina rolled out the carpet so they could sit together, two glasses of warm tea were available and the setoples of fried beans as a conversational companion.

" Your room is quite spacious Reina, is it not expensive to rent a room this size in this area?" Open the Kingdom when coming out of the bathroom while rubbing her wet hair with a towel.

Reina offered tea to Raya, the two of them sat on the carpet that Reina had prepared. 

" For a room this big I got it at a very affordable price, Madam the owner of this boarding house is very good "Light Reina.

" really? If only my parents would have allowed me to also want to leave like you" Raya sipped her still hot tea.

Kriein!  Reina's phone rang. 

He took his cell phone from his bag.

" From whom? " Tanya Raya wants to know.

Reina hinted so that Raya would not speak.

Incoming calls, Jovan.

Hmm what's up Jovan called me this late?

" Hello " Open Reina.

" Morrow before work come to my house"

" What's that early for?" 

" I'll count it as part-time work, 7 o'clock exactly "

" But… "

Tuuuutt Telephone closed.

With a confused face Reina stared at her phone.

Why her? Always by yourself!

" Rino? Hmm I don't think so, young master? " Royal Saying.

" Yes Jovan, he asked me to his house tomorrow morning and he didn't even give me a chance to talk, it was always like that "

Reina sat leaning against the bed with a sour face. Raya noticed.

" You know, this morning I was really impressed. It was only the first time I had seen the Young Master directly, even at such a close distance. All this time I've never seen an actor or actress other than on TV, and I'm sure that's what they're like in the real world"

" Is that so? They are different from most people "

" Reina you're so lucky, to be able to see Young Master's handsome face that often. Ah if I could repeat the time, I would like to meet again with the prince in white and see the face of the Young Master again "The Kingdom begins to fantasize.

" Hmm but I feel so lucky " Muttered Reina.

All this time I was always bothered by Jovan's requests, often He made me annoyed and annoyed. Maybe I'm lucky, but I don't know if I don't feel that way.

The impression inherent in Reina's memory that makes it seem to ignore the fact that Jovan is indeed a figure that many women out there coveted, and he was lucky to see it many times with such a close distance.

Raya and Reina were engrossed in chatting until late at night. Reina's room was a mess, snacks scattered on the carpet, tea that was still half a glass had not been drunk but they both slept, Raya fell asleep with a thick blanket, and she fell asleep,  He fell asleep with a banana-shaped doll as a pillow, while Reina also slept on her bed. 

This night was silent as usual nights, only the sound of barking dogs and traveling traders who happened to pass in front of the boarding alley was occasionally heard menjakan trade.

Night passed, morning came. Reina wakes up early because she has to fulfill Jovan's request to go to her house in the morning before going to the store. He had to leave Raya who was still asleep hugging a pillow. 

A piece of paper containing a message for Raya He left on the table, the alarm clock was set early so Raya had a lot of time to prepare before leaving for work. 

I will go straight to the store after my affair with Jovan is over, you can use the soap and towels that I have prepared in the bathroom there is bread on the fridge for breakfast.

Reina departs at 06:00 exactly, the distance from the boarding is quite far . The end of the month is like now he is not enough money to ride a public vehicle, luckily there was a bicycle belonging to the boarding guard that Reina could borrow otherwise he would have to walk on foot and it would take longer.  By bike it takes about an hour to get there. This morning Reina only dressed in training and plain short t-shirts, battle costumes that make it easy to push the pedal of the bike, passing the elite complex in the area. Jovan's house is separated from other houses, such as the area in an area.

His phone rang, call came in.

Reina braked her bike, pulled over and took the phone out of her pants pocket.

" Ha.". "It's not finished He said hello.

" At 7 o'clock exactly "Cut Jovan.

" I've reached the front gate, but you. "Not yet Reina gave an excuse, again the words must stop.

" Basement "Jovan said briefly.

Tuuuu. Connection interrupted.

Grrrrrghhhhh!!!! Gigi Reina clashed, upset.

In the kitchen of the basement Jovan was waiting, he stood leaning on the lip of the door while crossing his hands. He noticed Reina was going down the stairs and ran in a hurry, with a breath of ngosan Reina arrived at the place intended.

Reina glanced with a tired look mixed with annoyance, but Jovan returned that gaze with a flat face as usual, without an expression of anger or annoyance.

" Before I do anything, I just want to clarify this situation "Reina said after taking a deep breath and then slowly slamming into it.

Jovan did not answer, just looked at him still in the same position.

Seeing Jovan without a reaction made him groggy, but he tried to stay focused on what he was going to say. 

Reina waited for an answer from her long statement, He had prepared an answer if Jovan returned with a question.

" From today you're my employee, personal assistant "

" Haaaaa "Reina couldn't believe what she just heard.  Absolutely unexpected, though he had painstakingly prepared some answers as a counter attack for any questions that might be thrown Jovan. It is very difficult to face Jovan, all his words and actions are not easy to predict. It takes a different way to even just respond to every statement he makes.

Reina tried to think quickly and find the right answer.

" I already have a job, although I admit there's not much I can save at least that's enough to meet my needs every day "

Only that sentence was thought by Reina in response to Jovan's unilateral decision.

Hearing Reina Jovan's reply was silent. Not responding to the reason just given to him. Jovan turned his face and went into the kitchen leaving Reina standing glued outside.

I don't know what he should do. Just stay quiet or come in? I also thought there would be no answer for him.

Reina stepped her foot, from behind the door Reina peeked. From a distance he saw Jovan holding a brochure. 

" This is a gift for you for your previous order "Jovan thrusts a brochure taken from the table.

Reina, standing behind the door and entering the kitchen, approached where Jovan was standing and received the brochure. He received a brochure with a sour face and a wrinkled forehead.

After yesterday's egg shuffling, and now the brochure. I don't understand the way he gives what he calls a gift.

Reina looked at the contents of the brochure, no stranger! Although his memory of the brochure is sketchy, he sure did read the brochure a few years ago while still in high school. At the top is inscribed with sizable letters Heavenly cake art and chocolatier academy, He remembered once that it was the name of the school that spawned many famous chefs who now exist on television and various social media. School famous chef who had visited Reina school, at that time he was determined to continue the school in the special academy cake in accordance with his ideals first, but after knowing the cost to study at the academy was very expensive to make him stop signing up. Even until now the registration money has not been collected, the salary every month is only enough to meet the basic needs and can only leave a little to save or just an emergency fund. The great dream that He had to bury deeply, sank and slowly began to be forgotten.

" Thank you for the gift, I appreciate it but I don't need this, the academy is too expensive for me I can't afford " said Reina while staring at the brochure, then thrust back to Jovan.

" You've been registered, and that's your reward "

Reina was shocked, until she dropped the brochure she was holding. He crouched down to retrieve the brochure that had fallen to the floor.

" A. What do you mean?" Reina tried to make sure.

" I don't have to repeat it again " 

This time Jovan looked Reina in the eye. Reina nervously stared at like that, she turned her eyes the other way.

" I still can't believe it, I'm happy but also confused what to react to. Because even if it's registered I won't be able to pay the next fee so I guess I…. "  Reina tried to explain, his current income will not be enough to finance the basic costs every month, not to mention the practice costs which of course are not small, the amount is not small, he also has to work in the store.

Jovan cuts Reina's explanation.

" I don't think you have any choice but to accept a job as my personal assistant "

Reina was silent, trying to find a solution to the problem on the one hand He was happy to take a step forward to realize his ideals, but on the other hand, if he has to be his personal assistant, he doesn't have time to work in the store and one thing that bothers him the most is that he has to be a personal assistant, which means he will increasingly bothered by Jovan's request which may be more troublesome than now.

" I don't have enough time, I can't possibly leave my current job" he explained.

" You just need to be my personal assistant on Sundays, every hour I appreciate 200,000, you can determine how many hours you'll work ".

Reina began to worry, an offer that was actually difficult he refused.

" Give me some time to think about it "

" Just until this afternoon, I wait "

                                        …..

The atmosphere in the shop was running as usual, it was just that this afternoon was a bit quiet. Reina and Raya took advantage of free time to tidy up the shop while chatting and having lunch, the two of them had an alternate lunch this time Raya ate first. 

Raya sits on a small bench next to the cashier table, so it is not visible to incoming customers. Reina stood not far from the Kingdom, wiping the window glass but with a blank look and not focused because she thought about what answer she should give Jovan later in the afternoon. 

Raya watched Reina carefully while chewing the grilled chicken rice. 

" It looks like the part is already too clean" Raya said with her mouth full of rice.

" Hmm ?! " Reina just realized he just wiped the same part from earlier.

" Have something happened?" Tanya Raya's.

Reina put a rag over the glass display case, then crouched down facing Raya.

" Jovan gave me a part-time job as his personal assistant " Obviously Reina whispered a little.

" Haaa, then you'll stop working here?" He was shocked until the rice in his mouth splashed everywhere..

" Srsttt!! " Reina asked Raya to lower her voice while picking up some of the rice seeds that were spurting and stuck to her face.

" Aah sorry sorry "Raya grinned while helping Reina clean the rice that was also stuck in Reina's hair.

" He only offered to work on Sundays, and not all day for a few hours. I'm still worried, because it would be very tiring if I worked seven days a week, but I also need that job because I need extra income" 

Raya was a little confused at Reina's explanation, but her face looked so enthusiastic.

" If only the young master had offered me, I would gladly accept it. Because I can see his handsome face every Sunday "

I knew he would say that.

" You don't know how troublesome he is, I don't know what he'll ask for when I'm really his personal assistant"

" At least you'll know, I think regretting doing something is more fun than regretting something you never could have done. My mom used to say that regret makes you learn something, that silence doesn't make you regret it, but it doesn't make you learn anything. Actually I don't really understand the point, it's just that my mom always says try, and do, whatever I want to try, don't fail to scare you into trying "

Raya, He never realized that all the simple words that came out of his mouth actually had a very deep meaning and Reina always found the solution to the problem from Raya. 

Reina had already found out what answer he was going to give. When he was about to take the phone from his pocket, arrived at the same time his phone rang. 

A call in, Reino.

After almost a week of no news, today he contacted her again. 

" Hello " Open Reina.

" Hey, "Reino replied, his voice sounded heavy from behind the phone, the typical voice was low. Reina became a bit fluttering at the sound of Reino's ngebass.

" Kaka how are you? I'm glad to hear Kaka's voice again "Reina said shyly.

" I'm fine, it's just enough hectic me not to have time to call you "

" I understand " 

" I have something to give you, Sunday I'll pick you up "

Reina blushed, wanting to fly right then and there. But, he remembered the job offer from Jovan that he had to answer at the latest this afternoon.

" Do you have an appointment?" Reino asked, having received no reply from Reina.

" Sister, can I answer you in a moment. Actually, I have something to finish. I'll be telling you soon " 

" All right, call me ya " 

" Yes Brother " Close Reina.

Reina thought for a moment, she was going to call Jovan to accept the job offer but Reino first contacted her and took her away this week as well. 

Worrying, but He thought of something. 

Reina tried to contact Jovan.

Tuuuuuut The first call had no answer. Trial a second time, and connected.

But there was no hello or anything.

" Hmmm "Reina was so nervous, she forgot to just say hello.

" I, I, I, accept your job offer to be your personal assistant " 

" Ok "Jovan answered briefly.

" Can I start working next week?" Reina hopes that Jovan will accept her request, so that she can meet with Reino.

" Sunday, starting at 4 p.m. I don't tolerate any reason for delay"

Tuuuuuttt 

Connection disconnected.

Reina could only gawk, speechless.

It felt as if his blood had risen to a crown, boiling over his head. He held back his anger until his breath became heavy.

Reina took a deep breath, trying to lower her anger. He picks up his phone, then sends a chat to Reino.

" Today this week, I only have time until before 4 "

After a few minutes, Reino answered.

" Ok, on the spot yesterday at 12 noon".

Raya finished eating, then she replaced Reina cleaning the storefront. Despite his turn for lunch, he does not eat his appetite as if lost due to his annoyance with Jovan. Finally He brews hot chocolate, and drinks it slowly while chatting.

It is not easy to achieve a dream, sometimes reality runs counter to what is expected. 

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Jovan's casual style, while giving her second-in-command reward to Reina.