Come And Hug Me

Chapter 57 – Can Still Be Together

"Khem… Looks like I have to visit my dorm master, I'll catch up with you after greeting her. Then I'm leaving!". Sophia said, after that she ran away from Michael.

Sophia didn't know what to answer so she chose to run away from Michael.

"It turns out she's still the same as eight years ago, easily nervous and too careless". Michael thought with a smile.

After thinking, Michael immediately went to his grandfather's house.

"Michael…". His grandmother was very happy to see her beloved grandson come after being missing for eight years.

Michael smiled and hugged his grandmother warmly. 

"Is grandma healthy?". Michael asked after letting go of his arm.

"Of course I'm healthy, let alone visited by you". His grandmother answered enthusiastically.

"Thank God. But, why is grandma getting younger? Even grandma is as beautiful as my mother". Michael said, teasing his grandmother.

"You can, your mother is my only child, it's only natural that I resemble your mother. Hehehe".

"Yes".

"Then sit down first, I will call your grandfather". After that his grandmother immediately called his grandfather.

A few moments later.

Michael sat with his grandparents. 

"Grandpa, I want to ask you something, is it okay?". Michael asked with a serious look.

His grandfather immediately looked closely at his grandson's face which he had not seen for a long time. Formerly his grandson was a handsome young man and now more handsome and charismatic.

"Sure you can, what do you want to ask?"

Michael took a deep breath, after he immediately asked.

"It's about my marriage to Sophia…".

"Didn't you already divorce her? Your mother said that".

Instantly Michael told all the true events about him who never left a farewell letter for Sophia.

Hearing the story, his grandparents were shocked. 

"Good grief…". His grandmother held her chest because she was saddened by what happened to her grandson. She was also angry at her daughter who had lied to her.

"After grandpa knows the truth, is my marriage still valid or should I remarry with Sophia?". Asked Michael impatiently. 

His grandfather was silent for a moment. 

"Grandfather thought that your marriage could still be saved, because you never said the word divorce. Moreover, at that time you were only 18 years old and had not yet received a marriage certificate. However, you have already married in front of all of us. As long as you get a marriage certificate and it is recognized by the state". His grandfather answered after a long silence.

Michael smiled at his grandfather's suggestion. 

"Did you just smile?". Asked his grandmother with a surprised expression.

"Yes". Michael replied. 

His grandmother immediately laughed while hugging her husband because for her Michael's smile was the most beautiful smile. Unfortunately Michael was too stingy to show that smile to his grandmother.

Just then, Jason called and told him there was a problem at the office. 

"Grandma, I have to go back to city A right now, because there is a problem at the office. But, I promise to come back here with Sophia". Michael said after talking to Jason.

"Too bad, even though you just arrived and haven't invited Sophia here yet". His grandmother was sad because she hoped Michael would stay. 

"Forgive me!". After that Michael said goodbye to his grandparents. 

Michael actually wanted to stay a few days in town B with Sophia to reminisce about their good times. However, Michael could not rule out a problem that he could only solve on his own. 

After leaving his grandfather's house, Michael asked his grandfather's servant to pick up Sophia at the girls' dormitory.

"I haven't said hello to grandpa and grandma, why are we going straight home?". Asked Sophia in surprise.

"There's a problem at the office. So, we have to go back". Michael replied while focusing on his cell phone.

Sophia took a deep breath, after that she peeked at what Michael was doing.

"Looks like he's really busy." Sophie thought with a sullen face.

Sophia averted her eyes because she didn't want to disturb Michael who seemed very busy with his company data that was visible on his cellphone screen.

Two hours later, they finally arrived in City A. 

Jason was already at the airport door to pick up his boss.

Along the way, Sophia was silent while watching Michael and Jason's conversation which was so serious.

"Michael when he's working he must be focused, but I really like watching him work". Sophia thought while glancing at Michael.

A few minutes later.

"Are you bored?". Michael asked after he had finished talking to Jason.

"Yes. I can't wait to sleep in my bed, our journey is very tiring". Replied Sophia curtly.

Michael smiled as he squeezed his hand. After that, he turned to Sophia.

"Only 50 minutes until we'll be there". Said Michael.

Sophia just took a deep breath without looking at Michael.

"Stop the car!". Michael said.

Jason and Sophia frowned because they were still far from home.

The car immediately stopped. "What's the matter boss?"

"There's something I want to talk to Sophia about. So, you guys go out first!". Michael replied.

"Yes". Jason and the driver got out and stood beside the car.

Sophia squeezed her hands nervously as well as curious about what Michael wanted to talk about.

"Shopia…".

"What?".

"Let's go back together!". Michael said matter-of-factly.

Once again Sophia was surprised, she looked at Michael with a complicated expression.

"What do you mean?".

"We live together as husband and wife again". Michael replied with a smile.

Sophia was silent, after that she turned her face away from Michael. 

"We can't be together anymore, our world is different. So, forget the past and live with someone who is better than me. Besides, I don't love you anymore!". Sophia said after a long silence.

Sophia's confession was like lightning striking his heart, painful and suffocating.

"I don't need you to love, the important thing is I love you. I want to spend my days with you again to make up for my mistakes eight years ago". Michael said sincerely. 

"I've forgiven you. So, don't bring up what happened again. After all, our son died with my father. Therefore, there is no longer any reason for us to be together. I think our discussion ends here. I will go home alone". Sophia said as she opened the car door. However, Michael immediately stopped her. 

"Why are you holding me back?". Shouted Sophia who was starting to lose patience.

"If it's impossible for us to be together, then look me in the eyes now!" Michael said in a deep voice.

Sophia tried hard to hold back her tears. Therefore, she could not possibly look at Michael. It could be that the tears that were held back fell down profusely.

"Let me go!". Sophia tried to let go of Michael's hand because she had to escape as soon as possible.

"I'll let you go if you want to be honest". Michael said.

Sophia took a deep breath, after that she tried hard to control herself so she wouldn't look weak or cry.

Not long after that, Sophia turned to Michael. 

"I'm honest or not it's none of your business. So, let me go and forget all about me! If you really love me, then you have to let me go!". Sophia said quietly.

Michael slowly let go of Sophia's hand, he could see that the hatred and anger was still in Sophia's gaze.

"Grandfather said, we are still husband and wife because I never divorced you. So, Grandpa gave a suggestion that we can get a marriage certificate to strengthen our status in the eyes of the law. Therefore, I invite you back together". Michael explained in a low voice.

Once again, Sophia was silent, wanting her to say yes to Michael. However, the risk was too great if they got back together.

"How is this? I can't hold my feelings for Michael anymore. But, what about my mother? If she finds out then she will be furious". Inner Sophia.

Not long after that, Sophia suddenly remembered her meeting with Michael's mother. She remembered that she said she would be back with Michael. 

"Shopia.. Please give me a chance to make you happy!". Michael said while holding both of Sophia's hands.

Sophia was still silent while looking straight ahead. 

"My guts are not strong enough to face my mother. However, I want to prove to Michael's mother that I am not a weak woman who can be bullied a second time. After all, Michael is not wrong so he and I deserve to be happy and make decisions on our own and face all problems together. Now, what should I answer?".. Sophia thought while shedding tears because she was so confused.