Friend Bed

Waiting for me

Whether the courage from where suddenly Alvaro asked Laurie to marry him, all flowed justly spoken from his lips, maybe this is what is called the word heart. A spoken heart. All he had in mind right now was to save Laurie. Inexplicably seeing the woman, made her so eager to protect her, the most beautiful woman she had ever met.

"I'm sorry that I was so bad to ask you to marry me. If you want, marry me, Laurie. That's all we can do to get you out of Zack."

"You don't joke, Alvaro. Don't you realize, this is dangerous? Your life could be threatened."

"I'm not kidding, Laurie. If you want, marry me. Didn't I promise to save you? It's my way of saving you from that damned marriage."

"But it doesn't have to get that far, Alvaro. It's very dangerous for your safety, your life's at stake."

"No matter Laurie, I leave my life to God. Because he's more entitled to me, than Zack."

Laurie is silent, it's true what Alvaro says, marrying him is the only way to escape Zack, although there is still a risk if Zack can kill Alvaro one day, but isn't what Alvaro says true because human life is in God's hands, not that of a Zack.

Laurie looked at Alvaro awkwardly. Alvaro is handsome, only a foolish woman who rejects a handsome and smart man like Alvaro. Despite his age being much easier than his, Alvaro seems so mature and responsible. He even gave himself up to fulfill his promise to Laurie. If the marriage was without problems, of course Laurie would agree with all her heart Alvaro's request. But this time the situation was different, even Alvaro's life was at stake. Then should a good man like Alvaro sacrifice himself? He doesn't want what Derick is going through to repeat itself to Alvaro. Sharing the thought of dancing in Laurie's mind, her heart felt so raging. Everything feels mixed into one.

"Laurie!" call Alvaro, who suddenly shocks Laurie's daydream. Laurie smiled as well.

"How's Laurie? Do you want to marry me? I'm not asking you to be my wife, I'm not asking you to do what you do, and you don't have to do what you're supposed to do as my wife. I know my position, I know you don't love me either. This is just a pretense, just think of me as your friend. I just want to save you."

Hearing Alvaro's words, Laurie was so sad. 'That's not Alvaro, without you having to say that, I would do my duty as your wife, the only thing that bothered me was your salvation, ' said Laurie.

"Well Laurie, I won't force you. Heart problems, they can't be forced."

"Alvaro understands, I'm just worried about your life's safety" Laurie replied with a sob.

"Laurie, human life is in God's hands. Not in Zack's hands."

"Alvaroooo..., i..," isak Laurie. Looking at Laurie who is now crying so much, I don't know where Alvaro then hugged her. Getting a warm embrace from Alvaro that was so soothing, Laurie also pressed her body against Alvaro, and cried over his chest.

"I don't want to lose you" said Laurie, leaving Alvaro stunned.

"Lauri... "

"I don't want it to happen again, I don't want any more lives to fall victim to me. Please don't say life is in God's hands, I know it's Alvaro. I just don't want to lose anymore. Losing is painful."

Alvaro stroked Laurie's hair. "Alright, Laurie. I'll give you some time to think. I'm also gonna find another way for Zack not to get close to you anymore."

Laurie nodded her head, which was when the door of the treatment room suddenly opened. The figure of the middle-aged woman who was currently standing in the doorway was also so shocked to see the scene that was in front of her.

"Laurie," he said. Instantly, the package of food in his hand just fell down. Hearing the sound of objects falling from the door, Laurie and Alvaro let go of their arms.

"Mama" Laurie said as she looked at Olivia, who was still standing in the doorway, staring at her blankly.

***

Meanwhile, Nala who had arrived at her house seemed so worried when she would enter the house.

"Good God, what am I supposed to say to Mama? Will Mama let me go? Didn't I just go back to this house?" said Nala while stepping hesitantly into her house. But the rice has become porridge, he has already entered into Zack's life and he must live out the consequences of his choice. If only he had followed Nathan's words to not interfere in Zack's matter, he would not have been in this extremely complicated situation.

Finally Nala ventured closer to Calista who was currently sitting in the middle room while taking care of Nathan's son, because Clarisa was sick.

"Hello baby!" greet Calista.

"Mom, may I have an important conversation with you?"

"Look Ma, don't you know I'm heartbroken right now. It hurts a lot, it hurts a lot. I find it hard to forget Alvin, that shitty guy, not because I still love him. But I still can't accept all the bad manners that've been playing me."

"When you have to forget your past, why think of a man like Alvin."

"That's ma, that's what I have to do right now. I'm doing things in order to forget the bad attitude of that damned man."

"Good Nala."

"Look, that's why I'm trying to start a new business with my friends. I deliberately did a lot of activities outside in order to forget about Alvin as soon as possible. I want to have a new life and a new spirit."

"It's good that Nala, so you mean you're going to do business with your friends right?"

"Yes ma, I have a business plan to open a business with my friends. But..."

"But what is Nala?"

"But we intend to open the business abroad, because you know for yourself the potential of business abroad is much more promising especially the area visited by many tourists."

"Yes, you're right Nala, you're my very smart daughter."

"Of course ma, that's why I intend to open my business in Macau. Mama knows the development of tourism potential there."

Calista frowned. "So you intend to go to Macau?"

"Yes ma, my friends and I intend to go to Macau today."

"Why is Nala so sudden?"

"Sorry, mom. But my mom agrees, right? Rather than me here and thinking about that useless man that could ruin my future. Wouldn't it be better for me to live a positive and useful life for my future? Isn't ma?"

Calista was not silent, and seemed to think for a moment. "So today you really want to go to Macau?"

"Yes ma, can you please ma? It's for my future and also forget about that man."

"Well, I'll let you go to Macau, honey. What matters is that you can be happy."

Nala was so relieved to hear Calista's reply, she spontaneously shouted and hugged Calista. "Thank you ma, don't forget please allow it to papa as well. Then I'll pack up first."

"Yes Nala."

Nala then went inside her room, then packed her things. After finishing packing and saying goodbye to Calista, Nala also headed to the airport with her personal driver. However, while on the way, Nala remembered something.

"Sir driver, can we go to the hospital for a minute?"

"Non Good."

"I want to say goodbye to Laurie, and also meet with Alvaro. Alvaro, do you want to wait for me?"

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