FLAVORFUL

Chapter 33

Five months have passed Stella also has not been found by William, William's life is also not excited as usual. William's change of attitude is very striking, he only wants to talk at length if there is a need.

William's life seemed shattered, regret after regret had enveloped him. Helena also keeps forcing to get engaged at this time, planning later tonight they will have a party.

"Sir, the preparation for later is all done" said Rico.

"It's up to you, Rico! Stella's where she is" said William always remembered Stella.

"I'm sure Miss Stella is fine, don't worry too much, sir" Rico said.

William then went into his room, his new habit at this time was to shut himself up.

William and Helena's engagement tonight went well, though William's face looked gloomy. But it does not diminish the good looks of a William.

Helena was very happy, she also requested that their marriage be accelerated. William asks for three more months, he still hopes to find Stella.

"William, why do you always back off our happy days? I can't wait to have you" said Helena, who always urged William, but William did not have much respect for him.

"I need time! better meet your friends" William said.

"okay! I'm ahead first!" said Helena then set foot to meet her friend who came.

Karin and Kiana are also present at William and Helena's engagement party, they seem unhappy with this event. Especially Karin he very much regrets his favorite son married because of coercion.

"Kiana, maybe Stella's stomach is now starting to grow. Where is the girl?" karin.

"Tante, someone will hear. Stella, I hope it's okay" Kiana said.

"Let someone hear! if Stella had been willing to follow our advice, I would have met my granddaughter" Karin said. She is more receptive to Stella than Helena, because Karin was once a man who had nothing like Stella.

In a village Stella lives with Rayhan, Stella occupies Rayhan's house because it is empty. Rayhan comes home once a week, the rest he uses to work in the city as an online motorcycle taxi driver.

Today was a bad day for Stella, as locals accused Stella and Rayhan of living together and doing nothing wrong.

"Get you out!" shouted one citizen.

"What's up, sir?" asked Rayhan politely.

"Your actions cannot be allowed! can tarnish the good name of this village!" said one of the other residents.

Rayhan still did not understand the intention of the citizens, he felt he did nothing. "What do you mean?" abugn.

"You all calm down! let me explain to you, Rayhan boy!" the village chief said loudly.

Rayhan and the village chief sat down together, then the village chief expressed the intention of the arrival of the residents.

"Son, you bring women into this house until they become pregnant, you better leave this village. We all cannot accept people who do not deserve it" the Village Chief said.

"Sorry sir, I'm not pregnant because of Rayhan. So please don't throw us out" Stella said.

"Lied!" shouted a mother who was none other than Rayhan's neighbor.

"True sir, Stella came here because she needed help and was already pregnant" Rayhan explained.

"You have to go!" shouted the citizens. They don't believe Rayhan and Stella's explanation.

"Rayhan, let me go! thank you for accepting me and helping me" Stella said.

"Stella, you're pregnant! pity the baby in your stomach" Rayhan said.

"Just calm! My son's father is rich, you forgot that?" stella said to protect Rayhan, she was actually confused about where to go.

As the citizens continued to urge her, Stella then left Rayhan's house. He went to another city, if he returned to his home Stella was afraid William forced to abort his womb again.

Stella walked down the street, with her stomach starting to grow tired easily. Sweat soaked her beautiful face, occasionally she rubbed with the back of her stairs.

Stella's life is really heavy, already pregnant out of wedlock there are still people who do not like. It was actually Rayhan's neighbor who instigated the citizens, in order to expel Stella.

Stella looks for a contract first to rest, lucky she has found even though there is only one room. It was good for him to rest, because the time was also almost late in the afternoon it was not possible to search anymore.

The next day Stella starts looking for a job, Stella applies for a job at a company.

"Miss, is she pregnant? I'm sorry we can't accept" declined the first company he asked.

"If I don't get a job, what about my son's fate" he said slowly as he stroked his stomach.

Today Stella failed to get a job, the money she brought only enough for one week was also a gift from Rayhan.

It's unfortunate the fate of Stella, but she's not a person who gives up anything easy will definitely be done for the sake of the fetus that she carries.

William today did not go to the office, he locked himself in the room that used to be occupied by Stella. She misses the beautiful and kind figure of Stella so much, her guilt starts to arise.

"Stella, are you okay? surely your stomach has begun to grow, I miss you Stella.." she said softly.

Just this time a William shed his tears, for a woman. She regrets asking Stella to abort her birth, for her fear of Helena's father.

Actually the agreement was invalid, because William's father was also forced and threatened. Not by his own will, but William had already promised to marry Helena.

Karin is worried about William's current state, thus making her stay at William's house for a while.

***

Stella is still trying to find a job, today there is a mother who wants to accept Stella work at home. The job was for one day only, Stella was asked to pack unused items. Stella is forced to accept the job, as she is in desperate need.

"Miss, is pregnant? how can it work, at least make it a hassle," said an office employee when Stella was looking for a job.

"I can work and promises won't be a hassle. Please accept me," Stella said with her face slashed.

"Go! don't talk too much!" snarl other employees.

Stella was very sad because many people insulted her, it was not easy for her to go through all this.

The overcast sky did not break his spirit, he was still trying to search again. The rain forced him to take shelter at a stop, only a woman was at the stop.

"Miss, why are you raining? pity the child in the stomach" said the woman who would be the same age as Stella.

"I need a job, Miss," Stella replied with a smile.

"You're pregnant, it's better to have a working husband" the woman said.

"Suami." he said. Makes Stella think of William, the irresponsible man.

"Why, Miss? what's wrong with the husband, miss?" ask the woman.

"I'm not married yet" Stella replied in embarrassment.

Stella told the woman everything, and she felt sorry for Stella. He gives Stella a business card and tells Stella to come to his office. The woman will provide a job for Stella, considering Stella's work experience as a secretary.

The woman found out about William's company, a large, highly developed company. Stella was very grateful to the woman, because the rain had subsided the woman had left by bus. Stella returned to her contract on foot.

His heart is very happy because it has got a job, Stella is very grateful for what she has received.

Arriving at Stella's contract is almost night, he's just on foot. Tiredness he did not feel, had paid off because someone would accept him work. Stella can't wait for tomorrow, she's feeling very lucky.

Stomach that began to grow is not a reason not to work, he also needs to eat and labor costs later.

***

Mbok Yem knocks on William's door, delivering breakfast to William. William did not open the door.

"Master, eat first! if it hurts you can't see the child, sir!" yell Mbok Yem.

William obeyed Mbok Yem, he opened the door and told Mbok Yem to come in.

"Mbok, I'm sorry I hurt Stella, made her suffer" William said.

"Master, everyone must have a mistake. You do not need to be sad, if one day you meet with Miss Stella is a mistake, sir," said Mbok Yem.

"Will he forgive, Ma'am?" ask William.

"Miss Stella is a very gentle and kind person, definitely forgiving, sir," Mbok Yem said.

William was relieved to hear Mbok yem's remarks, although not necessarily Stella would forgive him.