Among The Three Likes

Traces of the Past - Part One

(Twenty-six years ago)

Braakkk... The sound of a table shake makes the atmosphere more tense. Emilio clenched his hands, and his jaws hardened. Gustavo was no less emotional, but he tried to calm down and stay in control.

"I don't want to see you again, Gustav!"

"What do you really want, Emilio? Don't you think about your wife's feelings. It's just a misunderstanding. Don't because of your jealousy you've lost your mind!"

"Jealous? Common sense? You think I'm stupid, you think your eyes are blind. I'm not sure you and Rose aren't playing behind my back"

Gustav took a hard breath. Throw out all the aura of emotion that stifled his chest.

"I can't say Emilio, I promised Rose I wouldn't tell you anything. But for the sake of Lord Emilio, Rose was an angelic hearted woman. He's not as bad as you think. Trust me Emilio"

Emilio didn't speak to Gustav, he nodded and continued to get into his car. Drive the vehicle very fast. Her jealousy has been burning ever since she found her best friend Gustav, both in a hotel room in Singapore. Without further ado Emilio spewed out his anger.

He was so angry to find his wife who left without his permission, even to leave the country when he was not home. Emilio who was already in a hurry did not want to hear any explanation from Rose. He dragged Rose's hand and brought her home.

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Emilio parked his vehicle in the yard. His unfriendly face made anyone reluctant to approach. He entered the room and closed the door. Rose who was in the kitchen felt the moment and then her breath stopped blowing hearing about the door that was slammed Emilio.

Keekkk ...

Slowly she opened the door, she saw her husband sitting quietly on the sofa. He dared to come closer.

"Sir .. ",the sauce.

Emilio's not budging.

"Sister Emil want me to get you something?"

"Tell me the truth?"

"What are you doing at that hotel? Why did you go all the way to Singapore with that man?"

"Sister, this is all a misunderstanding. I met Brother Gustav there by chance. He's just helping me because I'm not well"

"Not healthy?"

"I'm pregnant Brother. I went there to check my contents. And when I suddenly fell unconscious in the hotel lobby, it was Gustavo who brought me to my room"

"Pregnant?"

"Yes, Brother. Your kid?"

"You're sure he's my son?"

"Sister..!!!", cried Rose. Her eyes opened to her husband's question.

"Sir Emil said so to me. I'm not that low, brother. I still know the limits. This kid is your son. Your real son!"

Emilio snorted cynically. His jealousy made his senses suddenly disappear. His breath was blowing fast, his facial features were not slacking either.

"Well, if Brother Emil doesn't admit to this child, I don't have a problem. But from today I'm going to get out of here with this kid", Rose started getting carried away.

"And ... ", he said slowly.

"And this will be our last meeting, brother. I'm sorry if I had anything wrong with you, Brother Emil. But by God I've never done anything as bad as you had in mind",

Rose walked slowly towards Emilio. He took the man's hand and kissed the back of his hand. His tears flowed down the back of Emilio's still sculpting hands. Rose put her clothes in her suitcase.

Then he left and never came back. Emilio had no intention of looking for him. He just keeps himself busy with his work. And rarely come home.

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