The Story of the Heart - Ellie's Journey
That night, Lee and Ellie
In Ellie's unconsciousness, she dreams about an incident about 1 year ago when she broke up with Lee...
June 2007
"What?? you want to study abroad, Lee? why isn't it here? or out of town? aren't we going to be far away, Lee?" Previously you said you would study in this city or outside the city that is not too far away so that you can always be close to me even though I did not go to college".
My voice is rising, my voice,
I don't care if Lee and I are in a public place now, faces turned for a moment to see who was a less sane person shouting at a 5-star luxury hotel restaurant that is always visited by rich people for a short vacation from their routine or just socialite basa event. This hotel is located in a beach resort 2 hours from our city.
Lee designed my 18th birthday by inviting some of our schoolmates; Lucky, Aldi, Hans, Vivi and Caca. He rented 2 suites for us seven. 1 room for the boys and 1 room for the girls, and hosted us all . All the High School graduation and farewell events, because we will rarely meet he said .
And of course Lee wants to please me on my birthday.
On my birthday, we only had dinner together. "Ells, Ellie darling please .. Did you hear me first, huh?"
"OK" I said briefly.
" You know Ells, I'm the youngest of the three brothers, and I'm the son of my 2nd wife Papi. Now my Papi is old, and not in a very healthy condition due to his age and his congenital diabetes, and Papi knew my two brothers would immediately remove us from the hospital if the time came for Papi to die later. Look Ells, they agreed Papi was married to my mother on condition that she didn't make a marriage license. So I'm listed on the birth certificate not my papa, but I'm my mother's son. Both my sisters are on guard, they don't want me and my mom to get a share in the company . They already hate me even when I'm not around."
"I don't think it's fair that they hate my mom and I, Mommy would even be a successful obstetrician without seeing my Papi. He was a great doctor Ells, and my mother met Papi long after my first Papi's wife died. Why do both my sisters always hate me and Mami ? Isn't that unfair Ells? We're not guilty at all." Lee's voice shook as he spoke. I see he's not the whiny, cranky kid I first met 2 years ago when he transferred to my school.
I felt sympathy for him, it turned out that the world of the rich was not as simple and beautiful as I had imagined before. They even politicized between brothers for the sake of treasure. I imagined my silly little sister, who always sincerely loved me as their big brother. Thus I, never thought of any evil thing for my two sisters . I love them and both my parents. I also never thought far into the circumstances when one of my parents called the creator later. Rich people are my difference.
"What do you mean, Lee? I'm very sympathetic to your mom and you Lee about your complicated family story, but may I know what the connection is to your study abroad plans?
Lee sighed.. "Ells, I was given the opportunity to lead and inherit one of our hospitals, by Papi on condition that I really mean in studying and returning home with a graduate degree abroad in medicine or pharmacy so that I deserve to lead in the future. And I can compete on the same level as my two great brothers in this field. Until then my brother had no good reason to get rid of us. Because we are also worthy, I and my mother are also Papi's family who are entitled to be recognized and inherit what belongs to Papi now . Mami also worked hard for our company and hospital Ells for many years, with the pressure of my two brothers, the family of Papi's wife who was the first to own shares there. Mami lasted that long only to be kicked out in the end. I don't want us to be treated like that Ells .Especially Mami, she's never been mean to anyone." His face was angry and there was anger.
Quickly he took control of himself and became the Lee I knew again. Cheerful, funny, mean and kind of naughty I thought. That's his charm, he's also handsome, pretty tall (178cm kira kira) , she was rich and perfect in my opinion but she was always loyal to me when girls always tried to steal Lee from me and Lee still treated me like a princess from the time of chasing after my love until now after almost 2 years we are dating. Then he glanced at his Rolex watch and smiled.
" What? Ask me. "I'm still pissed at you Lee." While putting on a pouty face.
"I just found out there's a girl who stays pretty even when she's upset". Said Lee
"Me?" My toot.
"Of course not, have you always been that cute Ells? This is because I adore you so much that you forget yourself. It's my fault, it's my fault" Lee said, hitting his own chest with a super serious face. Seeing her, I wanted to laugh instead of her being angry. " Yes !! " I cried while laughing.
"Based on silly girls, is it that easy for you to smile and forgive people? How about when I'm away from you Ells? What if you get stolen by Ells' men? What if you fall in love with someone else? Or is there a man who takes advantage of your innocence and kindness Ells?" suddenly he was worried. And before I refute his question, he hastily bothered to go to the toilet for a while.
After waiting for her 10 minutes she came .
" Come Ells let's see your gift". Said Lee spirit. " There's more? I thought this trip and this fancy meal was Lee's gift?"
Lee chuckled with a shocked face made "Ells come on, do you remember your birthday before? Was my gift ever that simple?
yes yes I remember last year Lee gave me a surprise birthday....
" Ells, my dear Ellie".he called me to break my daydream. " Come!" His hands were open waiting for me to welcome him. "Aahh yes yes okay Lee, sorry I daydreamed I said."
Lee kept talking as long as we headed to 'my birthday present' we took the elevator. And he said. "Ells know your boyfriend, Alfons Lee besides being handsome, Don't forget he's rich too. Yes, although for now the money I use is my parents' money but you Ells should be able to use me as much as possible. You should have asked for this without me forcibly buying it" he said with a serious face.
Ellie - illustration
