
Anna buried her face in her white pillow. Once again he felt humiliated by the young master of the Wilderman family. Anna hit the bed with her right hand. Why did all this happen to him? Why does no one understand it ? Understand how he is? If she could choose, she would not want to marry Jason Wilderman let alone have a child with him. If time could turn back, he wanted to fix everything so that the embarrassing incident did not happen to him.
Justin sat down in a relaxed chair. He imagined his moments together with Anna. When they first met, feelings began to splash on his chest, then when misunderstandings occurred between them. Imagining that, Justin smiled cynically. Back then, Max desperately convinces her that Anna is not as bad as she thought. And he believed it. Justin laughing. Laughing at her stupidity so easily carried away, believing that Anna is a good girl. Justin laughed again. This time harder than before. Max should have seen all this. That Anna he defended was not as good as he thought.
*****
" There's only one plate, Anna. Justin will not eat. She went. I don't know when I'll be back. I saw him this afternoon with a suitcase. Maybe he'll catch up with Olivia. He finally left too. The house will be quieter because "Jason said at length when Anna was about to put one plate for Justin. Anna was silent for a moment. But a few seconds later he resumed his activities as usual, like nothing happened. Jason glanced at him for a moment. He hoped to see sadness on Anna's face, but he didn't. Anna looks ordinary. Not even a look of astonishment was he shown. Jason was a little disappointed.
*****
" Justin? " Max was astonished when he opened the door of his apartment.
" You're here? wh why? any issues? "
" Can you ask later? I was so exhausted by this long flight of "dirty Justin that it went straight into Max's apartment without permission and immediately threw his body onto the soft sofa. Max just smiled wryly. As a friend, he knew who Justin was. Her best friend does look cool on the outside, brave, sporty and many other things that make girls crazy about her. But only he knows that Justin is sometimes boyish, whiny and cowardly. Especially to express his heart.
Max sat on the couch. Justin closed his eyes, seemingly pretending to be asleep.
" Go to my room. Your body can be sore if you sleep on the sofa "
Justin did not answer. He pretended to be asleep and even now pretended not to listen, inner Max. His behavior was very similar to that of a child who was sulking. Max leaves Justin and goes to his room. Later he will also tell his own story, inner Max.
*****
" The girls here are pretty? " said Justin. That morning she and Max were on the balcony of Max's apartment. Max Apartment is located 500 meters from the University of Rome. That way, almost every day a lot of student students who cross the road around the apartment. Moreover, Max's apartment is on the 3rd floor, certainly strategic to look into the streets.
" Ye giusto" Max replied as he sipped a cup of coffee in his hand.
Justin glanced at Max.
" You're good at Italian. It was only a while before you moved from Paris here. Can you teach me? "
" Just a few words. You better learn from the expert "
" Say you don't want to "say Justin.
" Why did you learn Italian anyway? Aren't your mother and sister in Malaysia? you should have learned Malay "suggest Max.
" Don't I have a friend who lives in Italy? So if I were there I wouldn't bother "Justin said.
" Don't worry, I could be your guide all day long "Max patting his friend on the shoulder.
" You think it would be convenient if I dated a beautiful woman with a guide by my side? "
Max smiled mockingly.
" Are you sure you can date other women besides Anna? "
" Don't talk about him "say Justin fast.
" why? Aren't you crazy about her? or is your cowardly nature coming back to attack you? " Max mocked him again.
" I don't like to hear his name called. Makes my day unpleasant "
" really? whereas before you adored him so much "the curiosity Max started to wiggle.
" Say, did he reject you? If I were him, he should have rejected you. You're popular, but you don't dare to protect her, even to say that you like her, you can't afford to "mock Max anymore.
" And I felt lucky never to say that to him "Justin breathed a sigh of relief.
" What do you mean? "
Justin sipped his coffee, then proudly said,
" I'm lucky I didn't tell him that because he wasn't that good. He's a complete fake. Anna is like a wolf in sheep's hair. He's good at deceiving us. It looks like he is innocent, but it turns out that he is suffering from sin "he said, ending with a mouthful.
Max looked at her with anxiety. It wasn't just this time that Justin told her that Anna was a fake.
" Don't I tell you a lot, Anna isn't fake. She's real. What he did to you, to me, to all those people was never made up. Everything is natural "
" You always defended him. I wonder if you're one of them "
" Them? Who ? "
" The man who slept with Anna" Justin said without feeling guilty. But this speech of course provoked Max's anger. He immediately pulled Justin's collar.
" Keep your talk "he said with eyes glistening in anger.
" good. Good. Put your hands down first "Justin's trying to quell Max's anger. He did not expect Max's reaction to be like that.
" Sorry "Max realizes his mistake. He also lowered his hand. Justin confirmed his shirt collar.
Max took a deep breath and exhaled. He does not want to get emotional anymore.
" What do you mean say that? "
" Anna is pregnant "Justin replied briefly.
" She's pregnant, I don't know how many months. I caught him checking his contents a few days ago "
" who... "
" I don't know "cut Justin before Max finishes his question.
" Ironic isn't. He who seems innocent, without sin turns out to have an extraordinary nightlife "
" Don't be so quick to condemn it. You don't know what he's going through exactly "
" You're still defending him. Though it is clear. I saw him at the clinic alone. I thought he was coming with his crippled sister but it turns out he checked himself out. I was really fooled. Sh** !! "
" Wait. wait.. What did you say just now ? "
" Sh** ?? "
" Si** , not that "
" his sister? "
" Previous "
" He went to the clinic alone ? "
" Yes, that. You don't feel weird? Usually happy couples will come together to check the content "
" That's normal. It could be that he's embarrassed, or maybe the man doesn't want to take responsibility "
" Nah, that's what I mean "
" What do you mean? I don't understand "
" Hear, Justin. Regardless of who Anna is pregnant with, it's none of our business. And you better not have to worry about it. After all, you said, she's not a good girl and you feel lucky not to express your feelings to her "
Justin frowning. I don't understand what Max said.
" But after all, Anna is still our friend. At least he's our former schoolmate. He is also your domestic assistant "
Justin did not understand.
" It is our duty to help a friend in distress "
" What do you mean one of us should marry her? or do I have to drag that guy in to take responsibility for him? " snakes Justin.
Max almost tapped Justin on the head. But he broke it. It's not good to get carried away with emotions, he thought.
" If you can find that guy, it'll be better. But it seems unlikely that Anna will reveal it. As you said earlier, he could have been embarrassed or the man was indeed ba***** that was not responsible. And if you marry her, are you sure your ego can take it? "
" Then what should we do? I don't understand at all the direction of your conversation "Justin is almost frustrated because he doesn't understand Max's words. Max looked at her.
" Right now all Anna needs is attention, support. Most women often become fragile because of this kind of thing. Especially with the insults he received. He will definitely feel small. He could be depressed. And you know, a lot of people end up ending their lives because of this "
Justin looked at Max in disbelief.
" You mean, Anna.. ? "
Max nodded.
" You are someone close to him other than his family. Please help her through this difficult time. Well, actually I also want to, but it would be very difficult for me if I had to change schools again. I'm not sure I can change schools for the third time. And school would need a clear reason when I want to move "
Max tries to persuade Justin. Justin was silent for a moment, then,
" I don't know, Max, I don't think this is any of our business. I don't even want to remember that he's one of our friends "
Max breathed. Justin is leaving.
" It's a pity, when the fact of love is when you can see it happy, even without you. All right, I think we're here to pray only the best for Anna. May he be strong, not fragile. And hopefully it never crossed his mind to end his life, like most women out there "Max raised his voice while glancing at the doubtful Justin.
*****
At 06:00 in the morning.
Max walked out of his room. His eyes were still narrowed from sleepiness. He knocked on the door Justin used to stay with him. It's been five beats, but there's no validity at all.
" Justin, come out, I'm planning on ditching again today. How about we go around town ? Reply that. If you don't want to, I'd better go to school "
Silent. Max grasps the door handle. Not locked. Max went into the room. He was surprised to see such a neat room. Max then approached the bed. A note was found on the bedside table.
" *You're right. I don't want to see Anna end her life. I have to help her.
PS: Thanks for the service as long as I hitchhiked here . You're the best guide I ever had* "
Max grasped the note while smiling wryly
" The boy is "