“Not him, but you.” Alastor stared at July confused by what she meant. He didn't want to misunderstand, misinterpret again. It's too soon to be sure what July means. What if the atmosphere between them is more awkward than this, the worse from the current state of affairs. But it wasn't just Alastor who was silent, waiting. July awaits Alastor's reaction to what the man will say If July says so. But time passed and there was only a long silence between them. “You won't ask the reason?” In the end, even July-self asked for Alastor's response. "Reasons...” Alastor spelled that one word. With a blank look as if his mind was somewhere else. “You gave me a hard time because these few days disappeared without a single news from you."Said July upset, can not hold back her emotions anymore. “So if you're that curious about my news, why don't you call me first, July?” Alastor's reciprocity quickly caught July off guard. Didn't expect the question attack to come. “I–uh," July was confused
Both of July's hands held Joe's body trying to give her a hug. This is the usual rejection reaction July shows to any guy trying to do something to her. The same thing happened to Alastor when first met July, in front of the wedding altar. Alastor can see July is indeed showing such a resolute and clear self-defense reaction, resisting a man trying to approach or touch her aggressively. Yet it was not a serious symptom when what July declared in a drunken state at the time, that she could not have a romantic relationship with a man was proved conclusively. Until now, Alastor is still often confused with the actions and behavior of July who often approached him first, without hesitation touched him, made physical contact even though not in the context of an intimate relationship. And now Joe's presence as a man in the family sphere and July's life at this time makes Alastor feel disturbed and suspicious. Either on the relationship between the two of them or on the couple's relationshi
Alastor was still in his room when the doorbell rang. Someone outside rang the bell in the early morning, on a holiday that should have allowed apartment residents to sleep longer and welcome the day in a relaxed manner. July rubbed her eyes, got out of bed. Walked out of the room towards the entrance, still with half consciousness. The sound of the bell woke her up. “July. Morning!" Say hello by Joe as soon as the door opens. "Joe.. What's wrong? It's still early...” July's voice sounded weak and hoarse, her throat felt dry. “It's the weekend, July!” he exclaimed with maximum enthusiasm. The day Joe had been waiting for. A weekend to be able to play and go with July to spend the day having fun. "Ooh," July remembered her promise to Joe, reluctantly refusing that hopeful innocent face to say she forgot and didn't even have anything planned to do with Joe this weekend. “Yeah.."July didn't find the right words to respond to Joe's enthusiasm. “Let's go! Get ready, I'll wait.” Invi
In the end July and Joe go to an open green area still inside the city only. Because they really didn't plan anything in advance for today's event. But once Joe was satisfied, happy because this activity can make them focus on each other. July and Joe spend time exchanging stories during their time apart, reminiscing about old times of mischief as well as happiness, a moments when each was present and there for each other through difficult times. At least that's what July means to Joe. A person who is always present with him when he is down, when Joe needs someone to be by his side. “The last time I came? Wasn't it then.” Joe replied to July's question about how long it had been since Joe had come to visit to see her. “Huh? When?” “I came to you in the rain soaked." Obviously Joe is more specific. “Oh!! You're right, I remember now.." July felt her memories flowing into that day, more and more vivid. That day some time ago, Joe came to see July without any previous news. Joe came
“Happy birthday to you!” said everyone at the same time. “Make a wish Joe..” ask Chloe— Joe’s mom. Joe closed his eyes and made a heartfelt wish, before blowing out beautifully decorated candlelight on 12th birthday . “Fuuhh..” the candle light went out. Then the lighting in the room that was originally deliberately made dark again illuminates clearly the entire room. Today is indeed a birthday celebration but made simple involving only Joe and July's parents who came in the middle of school holidays. To celebrate the anniversary of Joe's birth. July ends up accidentally staying at Joe's house for the occasion. “This is a gift from me.” A sweet smile sounded cheerful when July gave a gift that had been prepared for a long time, brought directly from home. “Thanks, July!" Joe held her tight, then kissed her on the cheek. “July, Joe! Let's eat the food before it gets cold.” Invite Dean—Joe’s dad. Joe, who can't wait to see the contents of July's gift, turns his intention down, d
July and Joe return home after the day has ended and the sky is pitch black. They were out of the house all day, doing nothing. No one questioned, worried or even sought and waited for their return other than one person— Alastor. July didn't know how long it was today, it was hard for him to go through being alone at home. can't wait for July to come back all day. “Thank you for today, July..." Joe had to split up at the door of July's apartment, even though they had been together all day but he still felt reluctant to let go of July. “I'm glad you enjoyed today.” It feels like the debt burden has been lifted from July's shoulders. Joe really didn't want to send her away. If only they could stay together, longer. Yeah that's a stupid idea, selfish thought that Joe has. If July had not married, he would have chosen to stay with her like they used to every time Joe came to visit. The thought made Joe momentarily look pensively at the face of his cousin, July, waiting to say goodbye
July looked at Alastor with anxious eyes. Not wanting to hurt him, not wanting their relationship to become more distant. It was the anxiety that made July unable to say anything in front of him. While the man kept trying to find the truth in July's eyes, the certainty was that there was hope for him. But what Alastor could see was a shiver of fear, not just in the eyes that radiated but all over July's face. How can Alastor keep demanding and imposing his will when July is like this. Alastor changed mind, he knew this way would not work. “From now on I will try to reset my feelings. Accept and understand that you do not have the same feelings as me, July.” Alastor is doing everything in his power to look at this matter in an adult way. He got rejected repeatedly already, but the agreement kept going until the deadline of the contract between them ended. Alastor must remain by July's side, playing the role of the husband who has been eagerly awaited by her big family. “No Alastor,
July left the room early this morning. she feels guilty about yesterday's incident, about Alastor's confession that she was not at home all day and forgot to give news. As an apology this morning she was preparing breakfast, even could only make simple Western-style dishes. If July makes another menu, it will be a disaster. she didn't want to make Alastor suffer having to eat her food with terrible taste. The dining table was set in order, all that was left was to wait for Alastor to wake up for them to have breakfast together. Just then the door to Alastor's room opened. July sees Alastor already dressed neatly, not as usual. “You go out?” Today is still a weekend, a day off. July wonders why Alastor is wearing a suit and his hairstyle is neat. “Yes. I have to come to the company for a moment.” “The company? Why is there a problem?" July was anxious to hear the company's word, because it was the first time during their time together, Alastor visiting the company again. Or is i