
🌺 Hem... 🌺
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At that time, the night before Panji left the Company residence titled Colonel which was none other than the house of his father-in-law - Panji had talked to Mina. Trying to convince his wife not to leave him.
" Our marriage is not based on love. But if we try to learn to be open and accepting to each other, will not love grow by itself ? '' Said Panji staring in a pair of beads whose hands he held tightly.
Mina flinching. Just like his head filled with a million things. The way to return Panji's gaze, completely unpredictable. I don't know what it means.
'' I cannot say love to you yet. But I'm pretty sure of how I feel right now. I like you, Mina. Like you so much.
So, I'm asking you not to leave me.
Stay here with me. Panji said.
However, Mina still chose silence and instead pulled her hand from the Panji palm wrapping slowly.
A gesture if he refuses to do what Panji asks.
The banner straightened the body that was leaning forward a little. Even with the look of his face that instantly turned flat. His heart throbbed . It hurts because of disappointment. Banner injured .
'' If you keep going, then between you and me it will be completely over.
And this relationship ended not because of me or because of our father's agreement .
But it's because of you who won't stick with me ''
say Panji full of pressure . The look in his eyes radiated how disappointed he was at Mina's decision to leave and give up her status as his wife.
Panji then stood up and then moved without wanting to look over let alone say goodbye.
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Mina was awakened from that memory.
Guilt and shame, began to creep and fill the recesses of his heart .
Seeing the Panji that was getting closer to him, Mina became nervous and felt uncomfortable.
' Tap' Panji steps stop right in front of him. Mina gave him a quick glance, then bowed. He really doesn't know how to. He was not ready to face a situation he had never imagined before.
'' What the hell did you come here for ? '' Ask flat Panji. But his gaze was so attached to women who occasionally raise their tails to glance at him.
'' ... '' Mina poked her lips firmly . He was getting nervous and nervous too. His heart began to beat unsteadily, cold sweat began to wet his palms.
Seeing the reaction of his wife's body, Panji sighed.
Remember that time, when a train came and said the messenger of Colonel Jhon Van Pierzoon. He was surprised. Especially when the messenger who is a lackey lowers the goods he carries.
The curious banner then opened to see the contents that turned out to be clothes and knickknacks commonly used by women typical of the Company.
Panji knows and can already guess who the owner is.
But he wasn't quite sure what it meant to send Mina's belongings to him.
Until finally he understood, when a guard told him that a car had stopped in front of the gate and a woman from the company was walking towards his house.
At that instant, Panji took a step wide . I can't wait to see for myself if it's true what's on his mind if it's Mina, his wife.
And it turned out to be true. Panji was very happy. A few days of frustration, thinking about Mina leaving today, disappeared instantly.
The woman is in front of him. He is ready and will wholeheartedly welcome his wife.
The thing that happened just a moment ago stopped spinning in his head.
The banner carves a thin smile .
After some silence, the misbehaved Mina finally opened her mouth to answer Panji's question.
'' Eng-eng-eng.. A-myah who told him to drive me here said Mina stammered while throwing a glance at the driver of the car, then back down.
The banner again jerked its breath. He seemed annoyed at Mina's reply. Because that's not what he wants to hear. That was not the answer he expected.
He already said he liked it. He begged Mina not to go and remain his wife. But why is Mina insensitive ?
And again, is it not with this coming, is it to resume their relationship ? But why didn't Mina tell him anything ?
Is it possible to come back in front of him with one-sided feelings ? Only he likes it. Mina is not ?
Panji was frustrated by the number of questions that filled his head, which he was trying to guess and find out for himself what the answer was.
Mina raised her face slowly. He and Panji now look at each other's faces.
'' I can't force someone to stay and be by my side, if I'm forced to.
I don't want to have that kind of relationship anymore Panji turned around. Hoping that with sulking, Mina would be sensitive and persuade him.
But actually, he was very scared. Afraid that Mina really came just because she obeyed her father's orders .Which means Mina never had any feelings for him. What if it turns out that is so ?
'' Alright, then Lirih Mina.
' Deg' Panji jolts great. His heart stopped beating.
Like something was grabbing her hard . This is what he fears the most. Statement if Mina does not have the same taste as she feels. Although not directly.
It turned back in the direction. The banner turned, finding Mina already walking towards the gate whose door was still wide open.
'' You really want to test the limits of my patience Panji stared furiously at the figure who was walking faster and almost reached the threshold of the gate.
'' Hey, you ! '' Weru Mina sniffled at the two men who had been standing nearby since. The driver and the driver of the car were shocked.
'' Hurry up and move ! We have to get to the port before the ship leaves Mina's orders to the coachman of the carriage and the driver of the car.
Both men of that age looked at each other. They looked confused, but immediately they did what his mistress told them.
Mina spurred her pace faster. He was upset because he felt played. Why did his father tell him to come here without saying anything to him . And why also Panji who yesterday asked him even to beg him to stay, now it is like not expecting it anymore.
Wh why? Wh why? Why are the two of them acting all they want again?
They're really outrageous. Mina slapped her breath and walked by stomping her legs forcefully. He was really - really upset.
Just see how he'll repay it. His intentions were already completely overpowered by emotions.
The more thought, the more the rage grew.
Mina couldn't take it anymore. He needs an impingement. Feeling the steps of the person walking behind him sounded close, the thought came to express this regret to the driver of the car .
He will scold her for bringing him here without telling her first. You can use such reasons .
Mina stopped her steps and turned around.
But how surprised he was, because it turned out that the one walking behind him was not the driver of the car. Except Panji.
" Where are you going, hem ? " Tanya Panji who was so up in front of Mina, immediately grabbed Mina's wrist.
As always. Mina chose not to answer. He stared intently at Panji while trying to let go of his hand . But like Panji won't let that happen.
" Deliver ! " Mina threw her hand hard enough with a dislike expression.
Panji was surprised and suddenly loosened the handle. This was the first time he had seen another expression from a Mina. Because indeed all this time Mina looks almost expressionless.Flat and cold.Even when crying even the face shown remains like that.
But this is different. Like someone who is angry. Or Mina was really angry.
" Take me off. I have to port "Tough Mina back trying to pull her hand. Unexpectedly, Panji took it off.
'' Are you angry ? '' Ask Panji in a soft tone. No longer like that was full of pressure.Panji softened because he was worried this time Mina would really go and leave him.
'' I'm at the port to say goodbye to my family ! ''
Mina stepped back until she got into the car.Panji looked panicked, rushed to follow and entered the car.
'' HEY, YOU ! HURRY ! " She shouted Mina at the driver who was still in the middle of the road.He flinched for the umpteenth time and reflexed running .
' Tup' the steering door on the lid.
Panji gawking. Can't believe if the woman he has married turns out to have and can be arrogant like a Company.
While Mina is indifferent. He doesn't care. He wanted to take out all the things he had been keeping all this time. He will not be silent and played again.
In the lyrics Panji sat next to him. I want her to laugh, see the expression of astonishment of her husband. If only he did not want to teach a lesson, maybe at this time he would vent all the feelings he craved for the man who had taken and controlled his heart.
Mina put on a smile of satisfaction. Cynical. Glad to be able to make Panji not wart anymore.
It's his father's turn. He will make these two men can no longer do everything they want to do to him anymore. Maybe it's time he showed his true self.
Because he was tired, living by the rules and orders he had to follow. He no longer wants to live that life.
He wants to live free. Living according to what he wants and what he will do.