
In the workspace whose lighting was rather dim Xena continued to sigh. His sight looked far away. There all the lights went out except for the small lamp on the table.
Xena sighed, the quarrel this morning with Evan was so deep. As a wife she tried to understand Evan's good intentions, but still couldn't. Not to mention as an artist his pride was greatly hurt. His work was not appreciated at all and it was by the most beloved man. It was like being stabbed and sprinkled with salt.
Now it is more than eight o'clock at night and the office atmosphere is quiet. Both Ridwan and Tika have long since returned home. There was no one there but Xena. However, even so the woman who wore a long blazer did not intend to move. He was reluctant to go home, lazy to look at Evan who would eventually end up fighting again.
In the office room, Xena stared at the computer screen. He saw the design of the foundation building where the free school and gallery will be built, as well as art galleries. The building he had long wanted and tried to make it happen as hard as he could.
It's just that after the events that happened to Xena also thought, should just accept help from Evan? But honestly, he was also a little scared. Afraid that later the help will even become gono gini if their relationship is not good anymore. The future is unpredictable, right?
"Do I have to tell this to Papa?" mumbling Xena. He reached for his phone and the number Hari was in plain sight.
However, instead of calling Xena just keep quiet. Intention to borrow money from his father he did not do. Xena was very sure her papa would definitely not help, instead would be smitten.
Xena nodded longer. Even the intensity is getting more frequent. He felt like he was in a dead end. It feels like facing a big wall. Want to break down powerless. I climb up there is nothing to hold on to. Xena wanted to ask for help, afraid even the bad guys who came. Everything feels dead-end.
"Do I use the money?" xena continued, who continued to mutter.
However, when considering the nominal left in the ATM that is not how much more Xena became more moody. After the CSR funds were returned he purely paid the office rent and paid two of his own employees. Savings thinned.
Xena rested her heavy head onto the back of the chair, then turned the position. Now he was facing the wall and the painting of the little boy on display became his focal point. After a long time of staring, Xena closed her eyes.
"Did I just give up? Do I bury my will?" mumbling slowly. Sounds more desperate.
Xena's eyes are open again. Disappointment makes it like swallowing a thorn. He actually really wanted to be famous like Leonardo da Vinci which is glorified by many people, even his work—Mona Lisa— became an extraordinary masterpiece and displayed in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
"Yes, I think I should be like that. An ordinary painter like me would never be able to become famous. My work is not good enough to look for. I'm not worthy."
After muttering so that Xena's eyes began to glaze over, her vision began to split and did not take long, clear crystals came out from both corners of her eyes.
For Xena, giving up on the dream was tantamount to stabbing herself with a dagger, but the reality and hardships she faced actually brought her mental down. Especially at this time no one is supporting. There's nowhere to lean, Xena herself. At this time he intended to stop scratching the canvas on the paper.
"Yes, I don't seem worthy. I don't deserve. The dream was too high for me to reach," continued Xena.
Without Xena knowing, it turns out there was Evan standing by the door and observing her. Evan mingled in the darkness. But even so he could feel that his wife was sad, sobs Xena sounded soft and poignant in his ears. Not to mention when hearing ****** Xena's despair, Evan became helpless. He felt sad and his guilt grew. He realized, Xena was like this definitely because of what she said this morning.
"Stop sighing, Xen. I'm afraid this building will collapse and we'll be buried in it" Evan said.
The shocked Xena stood up immediately. From the darkness of the space he slowly saw something approaching. The silhouette grew clearer and clearer until he was sure that the one who came was Evan.
However, instead of being happy Xena actually cried more and more so. She approached Evan and without warning hit her husband's chest. He continues to punch Evan as a way to vent his frustrations. He is annoyed at Evan, but is more upset at himself not being able to make a dream come true.
"Hit me as much as you can" said Evan.
"You're bad, Ev. I hate you," Xena replied. His voice trembled as it fused with sobs. He kept hitting and Evan didn't mind at all. The man seemed to know that there was nothing Xena needed but to vent his frustration.
"Just hit. Its alright. I'm not sick" Evan replied.
Slowly Evan raised both hands, then rubbed Xena's wet cheeks. "I'm sorry, Xen. I'm too stupid not to realize what you want. I'm too arrogant to have money. Excuse me. I was wrong."
Xena's tears were shedding more and more. Evan became heartless and brought Xena in his arms. He rubbed Xena's head slowly, lovingly.
"I'm sorry. I was wrong" Evan said.
Xena also returned Evan's embrace. He hugged Evan's waist and let his face sink into the man's chest. Right now he really needs someone to lean on. Someone like Evan. Someone who understands him inside out.
"You're bad" said Xena again, but now it doesn't hit like that.
"Yes I know, sorry for being mean. I will repent. Accept my repentance, Xen."
Hearing the rant Xena could not help but smile. He then buried his face and heard Evan's heartbeat.
"I want to do something as an apology" Evan said.
"Something?" reset Xena. He took off his arms and their eyes were crooked again.
"Let me buy one of your most expensive paintings."
Xena's eyes narrowed.
"Please don't misunderstand me. I bought it as a contribution. I plan to put it in the office space. That way I will always remember you. That way I will be eager to start my day while working. That way I ...."
The speech was interrupted because Xena covered Evan's mouth with her hands. As for Evan, he silently looked at Xena who wiped away the tears. They looked a long time.
"Thank you, Ev. I love you."
Evan's smile was instantly etched. He pulled Xena's head back and sunk her into the chest. Fuck that wet shirt because of Xena. Right now, when the two were with Xena he already needed nothing. Xena's smile is everything.
"I love you too, Xena. Very." Very."
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