Divorced for Poor

Chapter 40. Meet Wendi

The dinner went on very well. Although only friends, friends and some relatives came. Nathan continues to pay attention to Wendi's attitude which often steals the view of Lilis. If he looks closely, Nathan tries to analyze the relationship between Lilis and Wendi himself.

Wendi loves Lilis, but Lilis only considers her a friend. Seen from the attitude of Lilis who even looks more considerate but also ordinary.

Cook, the first night I have to ask about him to Lilis? No, I could have interrupted my first night.

"I'm so happy, you guys are coming. You guys aren't confused about finding my address? I thought you were lying to me if you wanted to come. Ih..real turns out," said Lilis while laughing happily.

"It wasn't me who really wanted to come. The cost of round-trip transportation is only millions, not the cost of shelter and food. He is the one who wants to meet you and Naina after hearing the news that you are getting married," Sri replied while looking at Wendi.

"I'm glad you came when I could smile, not be as sad as you've always seen before" Lilis told Wendi.

"I'm also happy to see you smiling and happy. This time I came, because you weren't sure you'd see you again in the future. Your life is much better here, especially now that you have a husband. I'm sure you will no longer have any intention to return to Java," said Wendi sadly.

"Maybe. But the memories with you will always be in my heart. You are always there in the most difficult moments of my life. When I was desperate, hungry and in need of support. You are my most meritorious friend in my life" Lilis said in tears.

"Lilis, stop. Don't keep remembering the past. I'm sure you'll never forget we're your best friends. Modern times like now, what can not meet. Through Video Call, you can also see and talk as much as possible" Sri said.

"That's different Sri. Meeting directly with Video Call is not the same as it feels," said Wendi.

"What's different, pineapple taste, apple taste or strawberry flavor?" tanya Lilis joked.

"Feel strawberry times, Lis," replied Sri.

They laughed happily as if there were only three of them. The three childhood friends seemed very familiar. Nathan could only sigh at the three. It felt like he wanted to join, but he was not very familiar with the two friends of Lilis.

Lilis invites Wendi and Sri to meet and wants to introduce her to her new husband. Wendi looks rather lazy to meet Nathan, because for him Nathan has made him have to give up on his love.

"Mas Nathan, here's Mas."

Nathan smiled as Lilis called out to him. Actually he was also lazy to meet Wendi, because Nathan felt, Wendi loved Lilis too much. Far-away came from Java to this B city just to attend the wedding of his best friend. Friend or loved one?

Similar to Lilis' ex-husband who also chased her here. Really pisses the heart.

"Mas, meet Sri, meet me from the village. Temen one village as well as school tenen. So we were very familiar, already like brothers," said Lilis introducing her best friend.

"Nathan, Lilis' husband."

Nathan shook Sri's hand with a smile.

"Sri, Lilis's best friend."

"And this. Lilis' best friend, just like Sri but she was more of a helper Lilis while in the village. His name is Wendi" said Lilis.

"Nathan, Lilis' husband."

"Well."

Nathan shakes Wendi's hand, unwilling to call him Lilis's best friend, like Sri.

You guys, dare to love my wife.

They shook hands tightly, even Nathan and Wendi both gave each other their strength. The views were clashing against each other with sharp glances as sharp as razor. Lilis saw what they were doing but she pretended not to know. Lilis immediately pulled her husband's hand and invited him to meet the others.

"Let's go Mas, I'll introduce you to the others" said Lilis calmly, though she wanted to laugh.

Nathan just according to what Lilis said. But his eyes did not look at Wendi.

Lilis knew, Nathan this time was jealous of Wendi and this should not be allowed. One is her husband, the other is her best friend. It can later be confusing. Hence Lilis deliberately made Nathan busy indulging his desire to forget about Wendi.

Nathan won't just forget about Wendi. As Lilis is busy taking care of the exhausted Naina and asking to be accompanied by Lilis, Nathan invites Wendi to speak together as a man. They headed to the side of the somewhat quiet house then sat facing each other.

"You're Lilis' best friend, or ..."

"You suspect your wife? Then you don't know him very well yet" Wendi said with a cynical smile.

"I believe in Lilis, but I don't believe you" Nathan replied resentfully.

"Believe, but you're very jealous."

"You used that word to make fun of me?"

"I thought at first, the man Lilis chose was a perfect man. It's not much different from me."

"What do you mean?"

"I wonder why she would marry you. You are rich, I am also rich. I knew him first, I loved him first. I was always there at the worst time of her life. But still she chose you to be her husband instead of me" Wendi said with a sigh.

"So right, you're his best friend but love him too?" nathan asked in shock. "Did Lilis know you loved her?"

"What's the difference if Lilis knows or not. He just thinks of me as a friend. In the past, when she got divorced from her ex-husband, I once wished she would run to me. I'm amazed at you, because you can get love from Lilis," Wendi said with a happy smile.

"Thank you, I didn't expect to get any love from Lilis either. I was after her 5 months ago, before she got divorced. But is it that easy you can forget about Lilis?" nathan asked curiously.

"Of course it's not that easy. This love has existed since we were teenagers. But, what good is this love lost by your love who only a few months to know him. I don't want to, Lilis chose the wrong partner again. In the past, the introduction of Lilis with Desta was only 2 months. And they decided to get married. The results were not as expected" Wendi said sadly. "Treat Lilis well. If you make her cry, I'll take it from you."

"There's no need for you to teach me how I treat Lilis. She's my wife, to me she's my soul mate. When she's sad I'll feel it too."

"Good then, I leave him to you. Are you still jealous of me?"

"not anymore. We could be friends. May I know how Lilis was in her teenage years?

"Of course, I'm going to tell you about our teenage years in a very beautiful village."

Wendi tells the story of Lilis's teenage years and their friendship. Nathan listened enthusiastically as he occasionally sighed to hear so miserable Lilis' teenage years in the village. Although sometimes Nathan laughs when Wendi tells about Lilis' funny behavior.

It was a happy day for Nathan and Lilis. In addition, Nathan is very happy to get to know Wendi, Lilis' best friend who is very helpful to Lilis when Lilis is in trouble. Not to forget, Nathan thanked Wendi, for keeping his soul mate, Lilis, before meeting her.

"Thank you for looking after Lilis. Where are you staying tonight?" ask Nathan.

"I'll stay at the hotel. Tell me which hotel is the cheapest.

"How do you live here? I'll ask Lilis for permission. You're friends, he'll agree."

"Even if Lilis agrees, I don't" Wendi said.

"Why?"

"Am I crazy, staying at the newlyweds' house? Will I bear to watch you guys make out?" wendi said annoyed.

"I'm sorry, I didn't think that far."

In fact, Nathan deliberately offered to stay for Nathan. Even though Nathan has been exhausted, his offer will be accepted by Wendi.