"LOVE IS NOT ABOUT AGE, LOVE IS ABOUT YOU AND I"
"Monic, here ..." was the first sound I heard as I entered the cafe. The voice was clearly calling me, I memorized exactly who the owner of that voice. I find the sound to circulate eyes.
In his seat, Niall waved at me with a passion. He wears a hat even in the cafe, perhaps so that people do not recognize it. Although boyband is still practically new, but he already has a lot of fans. So, a little disguise when he needs to go out.
I walked quickly toward him while loosening the scarf wrapped around my neck, in the room feels hotter than the outside. Without saying a word, I sat in front of Niall.
"Monic, you're too late," Niall pouted.
"Sorry, was jammed." Reasons. Yes only reason, in fact I was confused would come or not. I've arrived at the cafe since twenty minutes ago, according to our appointments. But, suddenly, I doubt it. What is my decision correct? What is in a relationship with Niall is not a mistake? New day in a relationship, I've beaten so many questions.
"Monic, why?"
"Eh?" I realize where I am now. Niall looked at me with worry.
"Monic, are you sick?"
"No."
"Then why? I'm not mad why you're late," Niall showing off his smile. My chest rippled instantly.
"I'm just a lot on my mind," I forced smile.
"Monic ... hmmm, do you still doubt our relationship?" The question was really on target. I'm not able to answer. What should I do?
"Right, Monic?" Niall demanded an answer. But, I remained silent. I looked down.
"Monic, I told you yesterday, love is not about age, but about you and me. I love you and you love me, that's enough."
I froze behind the window. Looking at the flickering lights of the City of London. My memory is back in the afternoon, at the cafe. Niall's words rang in my head. The words were the same words when asked me to be his girlfriend.
"Monica, be my love, I love you." I was almost by choking on a drink when he heard the statement.
"Niall ... please don't tease me like this," I said to neutralize beating heart.
"Yes! Monica, I'm not kidding, I love you, be my love, huh?" I looked closely Niall. Indeed, there was no doubt in his eyes. But, it is I who doubt.
"Monic, why are you silent? Do you want it?"
"Niall ..., announcing you, I'm older than you?"
"Of course I know that."
"Then why did you ask me to be your girlfriend?"
"I told you I love you. Monic, love is not about age, but about you and me." I was stunned to hear that answer. Should I accept it? Do I love him? I always told myself that I just love, is not love.
"Monic, do you want it?" Niall demanded. I don't know where the devil got into me, I just nodded. Niall immediately smiled and kissed me on the cheek at a glance, then, disappear.
Knocking noise
A knock on my door hit me from memory. I looked around my room. A knock on the door followed by a return repeated calls.
"Monicaaaaaaa," mom called. I got out of bed and went to the door.
"What is home?" I asked as I opened the door.
"Let's eat, dad is waiting."
"Yes."
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I walked quickly to the studio. The director must have been grumpy because I was not there.
"Yes! Monica, where have you been?" Directed sound reverberating when I entered the studio.
"Sorry Directed, there was a small matter," I said, looking down.
"Because this is the first time you're late, I forgive you, but no other time."
"Yeah director, sorry", I re-bent. Then grab the script, headphones, and a walkie-talkie before going to the Serena, the main cameraman.
"You what?" Serena whispered as I stood beside him.
"Late wake up," I whispered back. Although I do not see it, but I'm sure brow furrowed sure Serena. This is the first time I woke up late. It was not my style.
Last night I could not sleep, that's why I was late getting up this morning. Today I will meet Niall in the music program where I work. After a few weeks I did not see him in my music program, now he and his group comeback with their new song. I was one of the staff music event at one of the TV stations. That's why I get to know Niall. At that time he had his debut with the group.
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BRUUK!!!
I read scripts that were scattered on the floor. I immediately picked it up and hit someone squatting involved and help clean up the messy script.
"Sorry, I did not see you," he apologized.
"It's okay, I do not see you, I was busy reading as you go along," I smiled and was about to leave, but the young man that hit-man-stopped me.
"Sorry, this is my first time here. I was just in the toilet and I do not know the way back to the waiting room. Could you show it?" The young man looked up and gave me a smile after finishing the question. I was hypnotized by the smile.
"Ah, of course, you go straight, turn right at the end, in front of the door plastered the names of the artist."
"Thank you," the young man said.
"Ah, are you a member boyband that debuted today?"
"Yes, the name of his group One Direction, my name is Niall, Niall Horan," Niall back showing off his smile. I'm smiling. Niall's smile makes me want to smile too.
"I'm Monica, Monica Maharani, event staff who will broadcast your debut."
"Really?" Niall's eyes lit up, I nodded.
"I think I have to go, well I'll see you later at perform," I said, waving him away.
"Monicaaaa," I felt a soft touch on my arm broke successful memories. I glanced at Serena.
"Why?"
"Time to work," Serena whispered, as if she knew I was daydreaming.
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Monica was how do I look? Nice is not it?
I again repeat the content of messages sent Niall me. I've read it many times, but I still have not replied. I'm confused reply. When One Direction perform before, my heart beating erratically. I could not concentrate.
"Monic, what happened?" I almost jumped out of my chair. Serena was standing next to my chair. I did not even realize when she comes.
"There was nothing."
"Then why were you just stare from your phone?"
"Ah, never mind." I just put my phone into the bag. "What is it?"
"Ah, the director invited us to dinner, let's go," Serena grabbed my arm.
"Serena, I can not come," I let go of my arm hug Serena.
"Why?"
"I'm sorry, tell the director and all, I have business, I go first." I grabbed my bag and rushed out before Serena prevented.
I exhale heavy sigh as she reached the bus stop. Some days it makes me a little frustrated. Today is exactly one week I was in a relationship with Niall. And during this week, I feel like a different person. Thinking about this contact a real headache.
Beep beep beep
Something in my pocket rang softly. I take things that wriggle want to answer it. I stared at the phone screen briefly before pressing the answer button.
"Hello ...."
"Monica, where are you?"
"At the bus stop, why?"
"I miss you, ah, when we just met a few hours ago ..." Niall laughing on the other side.
"Niall ......" I have not finished talking, Niall was cut.
"Monica, why did not you reply to my message?"
"Sorry, had much to do,"
"So how do I look?" I could not help recall his appearance. He looks different from when I first saw him. The costume worn look more masculine.
"Good," was all I was able to speak.
"Is that all?"
"Eh ...? Hmm ... you look handsome." I was surprised by the words that I say just now.
"Wooow ... this is the first time you said I was handsome." Niall's laughter on the other end.
"Eh? Really?"
"Yeah, before you always say I'm cute."
Ah, really? I did not realize it. But, does he look cute when their debut. But, earlier his cute is more better than his handsomeness.
"Monica, are you still there?"
"Ah, yes, why?"
"I want to see ... we'll see ya tomorrow? at ussual cafe, after I finished recording the music program, okay? I'll call you back. Bye ..." Ah ... I have not even answered, but Niall had hung up the phone. I let out a heavy sigh. Always like this. He never waiting for answer.
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"Monic, are you okay?" I turned away from my ice cream at the question.
"Of course I'm fine, why?"
"You look pale, are you working too hard?"
"Really? Maybe because the air a bit chilly," I argued. What I am pale to Niall worried?
"Monica, it looks like since we are in a relationship, there is a change from you, you look unhappy ..." Niall looked down sadly. I was a little surprised by that statement.
"What did you say? I'm happy." I'm showing off a smile.
"You do not like before, what is the relationship burden you?" now I could not answer.
"Monica, do you still think of our age difference? Often I've already said that ....."
"Love is not about age, but about you and me," I interrupted saying Niall. "Sorry Niall, it is hard ..."
"Monica ....., I love you, I do not care what other people say. Which I know I love you, I'm happy with you."
"Niall ......." I was unable to continue my speech. What I've been too afraid of the people's views? Or am I afraid of myself? "
"Monica, I did want always on your side, but I do not want you unhappy ..."
"Niall ..., sorry I was wrong. I'm happy with you." Niall looked up.
"Is it true? Then you would not ask for break up?" I shook my head. Niall got up from his chair and hugged me.
I walked cheerfully towards the office. I smiled at the sight of a bouquet of red roses perched on my desk. I smell the flowers before the card.
--- Monica, a red rose is my place to say good morning. Smile ... I'm happy if you're happy --- Love Niall
I smell the red rose again after reading the card words. I felt I could do anything today.
"You're really going out with the new members?" Serena is sitting next to me nudged me. I just nodded. "Yes, he is much younger than you ..."
"Over two years younger than me, so what?"
"So? Are you really like him?"
"Of Course."
"But ...?" Serena did not continue his words. His face still had doubts.
"Calm down Serena, I know what I'm doing. I've decided, I'm going to live it." I left Serena. Yes, I'm going to live, selfishness wins this time. I wonder what will happen next, let it be later. Now I'm going to enjoy this love with Niall Horan.
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