99 Love for You

The divorce?

"You two, hurry in and explain everything to mom!!"

Maria's voice sounded very angry knowing that her son and daughter-in-law were in a serious problem.

Alvian and Cecilia sat side by side in the living room. Maria sat in front of the two of them and stared intently.

"So you guys don't want to talk? What the hell is going on?"

Cecilia just kept quiet.

"People... What the hell's going on? Why did you go carry a big bag? Is it true what the man said? If you leave the house?"

Cecilia remained silent.

"Cecil's answer! I asked you!!"

"Sorry, Mom. But Cecil can't tell you the truth. For God's sake Cecil has nothing to do with Mr. Rangga. You have to believe it too, Mom. It's not what you think it is. I can explain everything."

"Then explain! What the hell is going on? Why did he bring you here? So you stayed at his house last night?" Alvian immediately charged Cecil with a question.

"Mas... I'm sorry. I was staying at Mr. Rangga's house. But me and her-nothing happened between us, Mas. Please trust me. It's not like you have in mind."

Alvian turned his eyes. Quiet for a moment, and looked back at Cecil.

"You're asking her for help? Or did you come to her home by yourself? Explain quickly!"

"It's not like that. I didn't ask her for help. And also not come alone to his house."

"How can you be with him?"

"I-i... I was also unconscious at that time. I don't know if Mr. Rangga is the one who helped me." Cecilia showed a clear face.

"Yes already. Forgetit! Now, you come with me home. It's already night." Alvian wouldn't prolong the debate in front of her mother-in-law.

Cecilia surprised. "Ti-no, Mom. I want to calm down first. I'm gonna stay at mom's for a while."

"Don't argue! Do you think your actions are right? We'll solve this problem well. Don't be like this, Cil."

"Mom think Cecil should stay here first. Let him calm down. Mother did not defend him. But rather than you even fight at home, it's good for you to introspect each other. Don't blame each other like this." Maria mediates.

Alvian finally relented and allowed Cecilia to stay with her mother for a while.

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Arriving home, Alvian was greeted by Nayla who was surprised by Alvian's bruised face. Nayla immediately took the medicine box.

Nayla asks what happened? Why would Alvian's face bruise like a punch mark? Has Alvian been to her mother-in-law's house? Has Alvian met Cecilia yet?

But Alvian did not respond to Nayla's question, instead continuing to complain about Cecilia and Rangga.

"Damn it! He left this house and instead went to his boss' house. I don't know what the hell is in his brain. Who does he think he is, wants to play me like this."

Alvian didn't realize that someone was listening to all the swearing he was saying.

"What did you say? Your wife left the house?" Arif's voice shocked Alvian and Nayla.

Arif and Sari often visit Alvian's house. Just having a conversation or when there is a business event in Jakarta.

"Ma-Mas Arif...?!" Alvian was shocked and confused. He whispered to Nayla. "Why didn't you tell me that Mas Arif was coming?"

Nayla simply replied with a headband and remained silent.

"It's almost late at night, and your wife hasn't come home yet. So is it true that he left the house?" Arif continued.

"I can explain everything, Mom." Bela Alvian's.

"It's time to rest. Let's discuss this matter in the morning." Arif passed from in front of Alvian and Nayla.

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The next day, after breakfast, Arif asked Alvian and Nayla to gather in the family room. Arif asked again about Cecilia's departure. It's been very clear from last night that Cecil didn't show up at home.

Arif is very angry to know the fact that Cecil did leave the house.

"There is nothing in our family history, a wife goes from her husband's house even to her own mother's, and without the permission of her husband as your wife does. It's the same she's been degrading you as her husband."

"Mas... I can explain everything. Cecil isn't like that."

"Why are you still defending him? Clearly he was wrong. You better split up!"

As if struck by lightning in the morning, Alvian did not expect that his brother would say that.

"Sir, don't talk like that. Every household has problems. Let them solve their own problems, sir" Sari tried to calm her husband down.

"I don't accept what Cecil did. This is too much, Mom. Leaving the house without the permission of the husband, that is not the attitude of the daughter-in-law in our family. I asked you to divorce Cecilia. She doesn't deserve to be your wife anymore."

"No, Mas. I'm not gonna do that. We can definitely fix everything. I promise, Mas."

Regardless of Alvian's defense, Arif left the living room. His eyes reddened with an unstoppable rage again.

From the beginning Arif did not like Cecilia. Moreover, Alvian and Cecil used to have different beliefs. But in the end Cecilia steady follow Alvian beliefs by becoming a convert.

Arif still can't accept that. He thought that Cecilia had converted just because she wanted to get Alvian's love, not because of her heart.

It is undeniable that Cecilia is one of the millions of Alvian fans. And certainly a miracle can match with people who are idolized. So, Arif only considers Cecilia as a big fan who tries to get the attention of the idol.

...***...

During this time, Cecil was never very close to his mother. Moreover, his mother always did not like what was Cecil's decision. Starting from studying abroad, decided to change beliefs, and married a celebrity.

Unlike his father, who always supported every wish of Cecil, as long as it was a good thing.

"Nayla's pregnant, Mom" The words came out of Cecilia's mouth while she was having dinner with her mother.

His mother would feed the rice into his mouth, dropping the spoon back into the plate.

"Had you guessed, that woman would have taken everything from you. From the beginning, I never agreed that you would allow Alvian to marry that woman. Now it's proven, what you're worried about is finally happening, too."

Maria couldn't accept what happened to her daughter. "What are you going to do after this?"

"I don't know yet, Mom. But for now, I want to be here first. Same mother. Can you, Mom?"

"You're my mother's daughter. Either way I'll defend you."

Cecilia smiled. And took his mother's hand and kissed her.

"Thank you, ma'am. Thank you for standing up for Cecil at this point."

...***...

*Cecilia PoV*

I returned to my office routine after a few days of taking time off. Some work got delayed and now it's piling up. I need to get everything done quickly. Even though Mr. Rangga is now being kind to me, it does not mean that I will use this to be flexible in my work. I must still show a good performance in front of Mr. Rangga.

Thinking about it, however, Mr. Rangga's attitude to me was indeed a bit strange. When we met, he didn't care about me at all. Always oppressing me with hard work. Makes me want to give up working at AJ Foods that I love so much.

But now, his attitude began to soften. Not like I used to want this to look perfect. Plus the incident when he helped me, and defended me in front of Alvian.

I feel ashamed when I remember that.

"Focus Cecil, focus!! Don't think about the no-no. Your problems with Mas Alvian are not finished. You have to be able to fix everything. Don't let Mas Alvian keep getting mad at me. I know it's not as easy as I imagined. But I want you to understand, too, Mom. Please understand me!!" Cecilia muttered in the middle of her busy work typing reports.

Suddenly my phone rings. I saw a glimpse of the name on the phone. I hesitated to lift it. There was a bad feeling knowing who was calling me. But it would be weird if I didn't pick up the phone from him. I thought for a moment. All right, I gotta pick up this call.

"Hello, Ma..."

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"You look fine." Arif started the conversation. Yeah, the one who called me earlier was Mas Arif. He asked me to meet at a cafe near my office.

"Yes, Mas. I'm fine." I answer that first. Because I still don't understand. What did Mas Arif mean asking to meet me.

"Little, I don't like to mince words. So I'll talk to you directly."

I'm nodding. There is anxiety in my heart. What would Mas Arif tell me.

"Are you happily married to my sister, Alvian?"

"Huh? Why do you ask that?"

"I'm just asking. You just answer me."

"I-i... "

"If you are happy, you will not leave your husband's house. That means you're not happy living with your husband."

"It's not so, Mom. I'm just... "

"You're separated!"

"What's? Split up? Meaning Mas?"

"Why are you surprised? I already know everything from Alvian's lawyer. You've already filed for divorce from Alvian, haven't you? Even though you've already dropped the lawsuit, it still proves that you really intend to part with Alvian."

"Bu-not like that, Mom." My voice started to shake. I knew I wouldn't be able to face Mas Arif. He's too scary to fight.

"But now it's not you who's going to divorce Alvian. Unless it's Alvian who's gonna divorce you."

I felt my eyes getting hot. I never thought that Mas Arif would say this to me. He really doesn't like me. But that doesn't mean he can manage my life and Mas Alvian.

My tears are starting to flow. I don't know, it all happened so suddenly. I need to try to calm down. And answered Mas Arif politely. After all, she is my sister-in-law.

I wiped my tears. "Sorry, Mas. The matter between me and Mas Alvian, let us solve it ourselves."

"How are you guys gonna finish it? By running away from home like this?"

"I know Mas is Mas Alvian's older brother. But that does not mean Mas has the right to interfere in our household affairs. That's enough! You always influence Mas Alvian." I started to raise my tone. I really can't stand it anymore.

"As far as you want to talk. But clearly, you can't go back to Alvian after you leave him."

"................." I can't voice my heart anymore.

"I think we've had enough of our conversation today. You just wait for divorce papers from Alvian's lawyer. Excuse me."

Mas Arif left me. I took a long breath. My tears are flowing again. Oh my God, what other test is this?

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