Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Everything is not new, but somehow feels different. The taste she somehow feels. Precious did not believe what she felt, however it was impossible for her. To feel sick just to see Alex smile at another girl. The thought continued to haunt her mind even as she arrived at the hospital and was peeling apples for her mother. Precious was still so deep in thought that she accidentally cut her own finger.

"Precious, are you all right?" said her mother worried

Precious immediately took the plaster in the first aid kit that was on the table. After covering the wound with plaster Precious continued to stare at her injured finger. Then she began to smile and laugh even though there was nothing funny.

"Mom, it seems like I'm crazy." Said Precious, staring at her mother and smiling broadly

" What? What did you say? " asked her mother confused

"Do you remember Alex?" asked Precious

"Alex? Our neighbor's child who always plays with you? " asked her mother

"Yes, it seems I'm crazy, Mom. I think, I'm starting to feel jealous of him. " Said Precious

" Then? Does that mean you like him again? " her mother asked, making Precious suddenly stand up

"Have you gone mad? How could I possibly like him. Do you still remember what Alex looked like? He is lame and is a loser. There's no way I am not someone who likes crummy and pathetic people like him! ” said Precious

" Is it true? But I remember you made a cake just to give it to Alex on Valentine's Day. You never even wanted to learn to cook but made cakes all night just for him. " Said her mother

"You must be kidding, there's no way I could do it all. I am Precious, everyone always adores me there is no way I would like someone like Alex. Even though he has changed a lot it is still not possible. " Said Precious denying her own feelings

Even though Precious kept saying it was impossible for her to like Alex. But herself kept thinking about it because that was the only explanation for the pain she had felt before seeing Alex and Stella. If not, then what? Is there a more plausible explanation than that? If there is, then Precious will believe it because she is difficult to acknowledge her current feelings.

Meanwhile Alex and Stella are sitting and eating soft and tasty steaks while enjoying the romantic evening atmosphere. With candles on the table and the best quality wine, it also perfected the dinner planned by Stella perfectly. Stella looked so happy that she blushed while glancing at Alex, who was sitting in front of her.

"Even though you don't need to be like this. We can just eat at an ordinary place, why instead choose an expensive place like this? " said Alex who felt burdened

"I can't choose an ordinary place because I'm very grateful. You have helped me a lot, if you hadn't come maybe I would have stayed in an empty and cold bar. " Stella said

"Never mind, don't mention it again. You will embarrass me if you keep praising me like that. ” Said Alex

"But that's true, you always help me. Do you remember when I was a new employee? At that time I was not able to work properly so that the Director's schedule was a mess. The director was furious and even almost fired me. But you helped me so that I didn't get fired. " Stella said

"Do you know that from that moment on I liked you. You who work sincerely always make me feel very impressed. " Stella said

"Suddenly, don't discuss it again. I might drift because of excessive praise from you. " Said Alex

"But I mean it, I like you. This is not praise but recognition. " Stella said, looking at Alex

Alex felt awkward at hearing the sudden confession from Stella. Moreover, Stella's gaze that looks sincere and deep makes him feel burdened. For Alex Stella is just a friend from the office who is like his own sister. Although Stella has clearly shown interest, Alex only considers it to be a good attitude from a colleague. He did not expect to hear confessions of love like this.

The candle that lit it on the table also seemed to witness the silence between these two people. Stella smiled and continued to look at Alex as if waiting for him to give an answer. While Alex continues to think about how he can escape from this situation. He could not accept Stella's feelings and he also did not want to hurt her even though he would reject it. Alex is afraid he will hurt Stella with his words. Alex gently held Stella's hand and looked at her.

"Stella, you are a kind and beautiful person. And it is an honor for me to accept your love, but I cannot. I don't want to hurt you, but I have someone else . ” Said Alex

Stella's eyes trembled and her tears began to wet her eyes. The guilty Alex let go of Stella's hand, but Stella took his hand back and held it tight. While looking at him with a sad and pleading look, Stella held Alex's hand tightly.

"Is she the woman you've liked since high school or Precious's apprentice? Does she like you too or is her love greater than mine? " Stella said in a fragile voice

"That I don't know either." Said Alex

"Then why do you still survive? For someone who doesn't even like you, is it all worth it? Why can't you try to like me who likes you. " Stella said with a pleading look.

"You also know that love is not that easy. We cannot choose who we will love. " Said Alex

Alex also let go of Stella's hand holding it. Alex then approached her and hugged Stella who was crying. With a warm hug he enveloped Stella. Alex also rubbed Stella's trembling back. Stella continued to cry and could not hold back her tears for flowed first when Alex held her to comfort her. This was the first rejection she received, but Alex's warm and touching words made her feel even sadder because she couldn't have a nice guy like Alex.

A knock on the door was heard. Sounded to make Precious turn around. Precious then let go of her mother's hand which she had been holding. Precious then opened the door and she saw a doctor standing in front of the door. She went out and closed the door. The doctor seemed to want to talk to her while carrying an envelope containing the test report.

"The test results are out, do you want to see it now?" the doctor asked, giving the envelope he was holding to Precious.

Precious looked nervous when she received the envelope. She was even more nervous when opening the envelope. Precious also read the test results carefully word for word. Then her eyes opened wide and she looked at the doctor with a surprised and questionable look. Her eyes seemed to ask the contents of the report she was reading.

"The results are positive, you've been pregnant for 2 months. When will you tell your mother? However sooner or later she will know and your stomach will enlarge. " The doctor said

"Then I just need to make my stomach don't expand. After all, there is only one choice for children conceived by mistake. " Said Precious casually

"Don't tell me you plan to kill your baby" Said the doctor with a worried face

"Yes, I will have an abortion. After all, this child won't be happy if he is born from someone like me. " Said Precious