FAKE LOVE (ME, MY HUSBAND, AND HIS GUNPLA)

Episode 5's

Human wounds may not be as energy-intensive

It can only change, but it is untouched

Human love may not be as strong as steel

Can only be forged or lost back

Not much goes into Arlin's memories after that. Everything went by so exhausting. But finally Arlin managed to finish his wedding without the need to faint, even though it felt like all his energy reserves were drained out. He wanted to eat a stack of siomay, macaroni schotel, as well as two bowls of mixed ice to restore all the lost energy.

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Arlin's house looks lively, in order to welcome Delan's arrival that night. Mama's already changed Arlin's room massively. It has flowers and lots of romantic decorations. After all, Arlin's belongings had mostly been put in cardboard boxes and transferred to Delan's house.

Mama accidentally bought a new double bed just for the event this time. Unfortunately, Mama's efforts seemed futile. The two brides were so serious about calculating their income.

Arlin notes everything in the financial app on his phone. He also wrote the name of the gift giver on a cardboard of his new items, so as not to forget who gave.

He saw some plastic cardboard gundam in a pile of gifts. Why do Delan's friends give away more toys than household necessities?

As for Arlin, he received several trinkets with pictures of his favorite animal. Rietma even gave him a black and white bedcover with a picture of a panda eating bamboo leaves. So cute.

Arlin could not believe the pile of money a hundred thousand lined up sweet in front of him. Never had he seen that much cash in his entire life.

It was almost one hundred and fifty million in total. Indeed, the dowry that Delan gave him in the form of 50 grams of gold is very astonishing. But Papi's friend also gave the precious metal of five grams deposited to Delan the day before. Arlin never thought how loyal Papi colleagues at their marriage.

Nothing was discussed that night. The two agreed to open Islamic deposits with a period of one year to save their marriage money. After all, they don't need it yet. Neither Delan nor Arlin were particularly interested in the amount of money they were making. After all, this is just a wedding charade.

Little heart Arlin is sure, he has tricked many people into giving him a wedding gift. But the marriage seen before them was nothing but a falsity.

At one in the night, the two of them had already slept like corpses in the same bed. Swaying without power. So exhausted and out of energy.

Bordered by bolsters and pillows stacked high, Arlin and Delan begin their household story.

***

At nine in the morning, Arlin had already arrived at his new home. Both his parents and Delan's parents only greeted for a moment. They allowed Delan and Arlin to feel the beauty of arranging their own home.

Arlin admitted, the house owned by Delan is quite beautiful even though there are piles of wood leftover renovation is still loosened in the backyard. Minimalist design with black and white color. Arlin's favorite color. But he realized, it must be something unintentional.

Doubt he traced space by space. There's a pretty wide yard in the back. A door was also closed to the neighbor's house. Arlin intended to ask about the door later.

That's when he heard the doorbell ring. Delan looked indifferent and preferred to sit on the dining table chair while playing his phone.

Arlin finally stepped forward to open the door for the unexpected guest.

Arlina Wulandari Kristianti was silent. He was at a loss for words looking at a woman with a thick makeup who was now smiling disdainfully before him.

“Assalamualaikum,” said the woman with the full makeup. Arlin replied stammered. How not? The woman with a soft speech style but seemed to underestimate the interlocutor, looking so beautiful. The clothes are expensive and also follow the latest fashions. Not like people who visit in general. It looks more like the person who is about to attend a big party. Was he Delan's guest's invitation the wrong day? “New people, yes?” His eyes seemed to strip Arlin from head to toe. Not satisfied there. Women with hair styled curls along the elbows and a little reddish paint on the ends of it, spread the view around the house. His neck was like a cobra that swerved looking for a target. The feather of Arlin bristles.

Arlin had not had time to ask who the tall woman was, the person immediately interrupted. “Include, I'm Ellysabeth Astuti. Next-door neighbor.” His thumb pointed to the right with a bow.

Arlin's gaze crossed his left shoulder. He just realized there stood a pretty magnificent dwelling. Two-level. He did not really see the details from where he stood.

“I Arlin, Bu.”

“No! Call Jeng Elly,” he continued while playing his right eyebrow.

Again Arlin felt like his stomach was being stirred. “There can I help?”

“Mami, why not log in?” Suddenly the shrill voice of the boy shocked Arlin. The nine-year-old boy burst into the house without being prevented.

Arlin was about to reprimand him but he felt disinclined. Especially when he saw Elly just smiled casually and said that her son was still a child.

Arlin could not let the little boy act recklessly. What if he breaks his stuff? With a hasty step followed by the boy.

“Dek, don't run! Falls later!”

“Ih, what the hell, Auntie. Kan, said Mami, parents should not stay, say no to children. Later the child will not be pinter,” he said with a patronizing tone.

“Yes, Jeng Arlin. Do not forbid small children. Let Rio explore as he pleases.” Elly patted Arlin's shoulder while raising an eyebrow. “It could improve his intelligence.”

“Yes, not at home people exploration times!” Arlin only dared to curse in his heart.

“Ma, this one's room is locked.” The little guy tried to open the front room door over and over again. His rattling sound was clearly heard when he was forcefully pulled.

“Dek, it's locked. Don't be forced, it will be broken.” Arlin said softly. He most reprimanded the sons of men. Moreover, his own parents had no initiative to ban.

The little one looked bored and turned to the vase in the living room. He pulled one flower from his stem. Arlin wanted to punch the boy in the head with the house slippers he was wearing.

He looked towards Elly. Wishing that the woman who might only link age seven with him was reprimanding Rio. It turns out Arlin missed. Elly was busy fumbling the sofa, and moved towards the kitchen, where Delan was sitting.

“Wah, her husband again relaxed turns out.” Elly tidied her hair and let out a smile that seemed contrived.

Arlin always shivered whenever he saw Elly's behavior. Maybe he really needs a thick jacket if this neighbor visits.

Not minding Delan who was staring at him off guard, Elly opened the fridge. “Wah, many foods.”

“Rio, doughnuts are delicious, nih!” Elly took out the plate from the refrigerator.

Rio who had been engrossed in plucking flowers and arranging them on the table, ran towards his mama. Dyed layer of panda-shaped doughnuts that have been decorated Arlin painstakingly. Making her eyes curl to the side not beautifully.

“Not good, Mi. Sweetness.” Rio shook his head after tasting the sugar cream with the tip of his left finger.

Arlin wanted to scream as hard as he could. He glanced at Delan who was still not even clenching his jaw.

Rio looked at the refrigerator. His hands stretched out to poke a flower decoration on the pieces of cake made by Arlin. The cake that made Arlin almost stay up before the wedding day.

“DO NOT!”

Rio was stunned as someone stopped his hand movements. Displeased face look immediately decorate.

“Tante stingy!”

“Not stingy, but not polite poking food so. Moreover, Dik Rio has not washed his hands.” Arlin's breathing went up and down with his shoulders moving in unison. He had put all his courage into rebuking the boy in front of his mother.

Elly suddenly pulled Rio's hand. “Just why, Jeng? Like a poor person, a cake that is asked not to.” Harsh whispers sounded.

Arlin was not exhausted thinking how that woman could act so irritatingly. Arlin stared hard at the woman who was now standing arrogantly before him.

“My driver injects nih, people!” meaning in the heart. Arlin turned back to Delan who seemed to take a deep breath, but instead chose to sit back and peek at the tablet. Arlin wanted to drag her husband down to help. Was he the one who had to be alone dizzy thinking about the matter between the two of them?

Not yet had the tiny woman do it, Rio had already moved to the pile of cardboard in the corner of the room. Damnit damnit! He's headed for Arlin's cardboard collection. His hands were already strong enough to tear off the sealing tape tightly.

Rio's laughter exploded. “Tante kayak little boy!”

The boy picked up one item, then plucked the second one. Without any guilt, Rio dumped the panda puppets that Arlin had collected onto the floor. Arlin instantly dragged Rio away.

“That's not polite!” Arlin reprimanded her with a trembling tone almost crying. Blue, Alfon, and Sebie have been victims. They were helplessly sprawled on the floor. Arlin even took a long time to arrange all his favorite dolls in cardboard so as not to be damaged. However, creatures do not know the rules precisely by casually throwing to the floor that has either been dipel or not.

Elly ignored him and was busy looking through the other two unlocked rooms. Arlin wants to explode. How can there be a woman with fancy makeup, but trashy behavior?

“What the hell, Auntie? Mami said if you want acquaintance, you must open with each other, dong! I said it was not polite. Auntie, who is not polite!” Rio pointed towards Arlin's increasingly reddened face.

Rio's throwing his face away. He ran towards Delan's cardboard pile. Arlin immediately screamed when he saw Rio about to take out the plastic gundam cardboard that was still sealed from there.

“Delaaaaaaaaan!”

In less than two seconds, the gunpla in Rio's hand had already been captured. Unintentionally Rio was pushed back to the ground. Delan was already standing holding the cardboard of his weapon tightly with a pushy look. He managed to save his valuable goods from damage.

Rio's crying exploded. Elly was knocked back from the backyard when she heard her only child crying loudly.

“WHAT TIME IS MY CHILD?!” “Rio spanked, Mi!” Rio remained roaring.

“Hit?! The real one! Delan just snatched his box and Rio lost his own balance.” Arlin defended her husband.

“I WILL REPORT TO MR RT!” scream Elly. His right hand was busy stroking the top of Rio's head, while his left hand was pointing towards Arlin and Delan alternately. “Toy designation equal small child, really embarrassing!”

“If you don't like it, please go home. That's the door.” Delan looked up a little. His eyes are so cold. The glasses perched on his face were unable to hide the peaking glare of annoyance.

Rio turned around and ran away.

“AAAAAH!” Arlin's scream was heard when Rio still had time to kick his pandas to the wall.

Elly grumbled as she returned to her home. His pride is hurt. How dare new citizens who are more junior than him, both in terms of age and time settled in the region, act as they please.

Though his intention is only to be friendly and get to know his neighbors closer. Who knew there was gossip material he could find. Good material to share with other neighbors.

Of course it will make Elly feel she is always at the forefront of getting information about environmental conditions. Something he was always proud of.

“Basic brash!” means rough.

Meanwhile, there were tears held back when Arlin picked up his dolls from the floor. He even saw one of the stitches of the doll come off. Oh ... he wants to throw something heavy on the wall. Clogs maybe? But it won't bring anything.

“Mau put where the dolls are?” Delan asked in a flat tone of the highway to Arlin who was still struggling to fix the card. Mood Delan is still free-falling after the arrival of two magical guests who undermine his calm.

Arlin was uncomfortable with Delan's gaze as if accusing him of heights.“Bi-usually I put it on the mattress.”

“Oh...”.

Arlin sighed. He tried not to heed Delan's icy behavior. Contrary to what he met during the application.

“Then, which one is our room?” Arlin rose to his feet by lifting his cardboard in both hands.

“Kita?” Delan narrowed his gaze. “Lo in the room there!” Delan pointed to the room that was in the middle of the living room. “Gue in front.”

Arlin was speechless at Delan's drastically changed style of speech.

“From now on, you are forbidden to enter my room no matter what. Know?”

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