FRIENDS ... (Our Story)

The 84 Friends

Andra rubbed the top of Narra's head. They both leaned on the bed.

Tonight they will stay at Sasmita's house because Sasmita's father asked them to stay.

Andra could not resist her in-laws' wishes, she agreed.

After cleaning up, Andra picked up the clothes Narra had prepared. He deliberately kept some of his clothes in Narra's closet so as not to bother if they would stay the way they are today.

"are you sure you don't eat anymore ?" ask Narra.

Andra shakes.

"no baby, I'm still full. We go to sleep" he said.

Narra nodded.

Actually she wanted to tell me about today's events but since Andra came home late and looked tired, she postponed it tomorrow.

Andra splashed her body and then Narra next to her. Andra hugged his wife. They lie on their sides in a facing position.

"rest, I know you want to say something but I can wait for it" Andra said.

Narra smile. She kissed her husband's lips.

"thank you Nda" he said.

"similarly dear" replied Andra while doing the same.

Andra grabbed herself and grabbed Narra into her arms. Slowly Narra closed his eyes. She fell asleep in her husband's arms.

*

Andra had breakfast with her family. Narra painstakingly served her husband as her mother served her father.

Rayyan smiled at the treatment of her sister.

"don't you just smile, when will your wife treat you that way" Sasmita's father said.

"then it's time well" said Rayyan.

"Ray, is there actually a woman you like ?" ask Flanella's mom.

"mom mean how ?" rayyan did not understand.

"yeah I mean, you like someone again but you don't want to introduce him to us yet" Flanella's mother explained.

"there is no ma'am, later if there is Rayyan will definitely take him to this house" replied Rayyan.

"really Na ?" ask Flanella's mother to her youngest daughter.

Narra who was asked immediately stuttered.

"yes ma'am" answered Narra.

"why do you ask Narra ?" ask Sasmita's father.

"yes because from a small they both always compact save something. Rayyan's secret lies with Narra, and vice versa" said Flanella's mother.

Andra looked at Narra. He feels that way too. He agreed with his mother-in-law.

"mom don't corner Narra that way. I'm right again not to hide anything" Rayyan said.

"yes yes, sorry.. But if it's there, you have to take her to meet mom and dad" Flanella's mom said.

"yes mother" Rayyan said.

*

Today Narra returned to Arjuna's office to see the progress of his work. Andra delivered it.

"i'll have lunch with you later" Andra said.

"iya ka Nda" said Narra.

Andra kissed his wife on the forehead and kissed her lips. Narra did the same. She kissed both cheeks and kissed her husband's lips.

"hmmmm so don't want to go to the office without you" Andra Manyun.

Narra shook his head.

"ka Ndaaaaaa" she said.

"well, my dear, don't be naughty" Andra said, wiping the top of his wife's head.

"yes my dear husband" Narra replied and got out of the car.

He waved his hand and went into the office. She knew her husband would leave if he went inside.

Narra's steps stopped. Faya was sitting on the sofa in the lobby, she smiled at him. It seems like Faya is waiting for him.

"Fay" said Narra.

Faya stood up.

"Na, I'd like to talk to you for a second" he said.

"how do you know I'm here ?" ask Narra.

"i went through your house this morning and greeted my mother. He said you stayed there last night and this morning there was business in Arjuna's office" Faya explained.

"can we find a place to talk ?" ask Faya.

Narra thought for a moment. She could not decide immediately because there would be misunderstanding between her and her husband.

"i gave my permission to be with my husband" Narra said.

Faya's face instantly changed. He doesn't like to hear Andra's name.

"why ? as a wife I should always tell my husband where I am going and with whom. Especially now that you have incised discomfort with him. I don't want him to misunderstand our meeting just the two of us" Narra explained without hearing Faya's answer.

Faya sat back in her place. Narra sat down and pulled out his phone. She called her husband. Soon the call was connected.

"yes dear" her husband's voice.

"honey, Faya came to see me at Juna's office. He wants to talk. Can it be ?" ask Narra.

I heard Andra's breath. The mood was silent for a moment.

"i'm busy right now, baby, but I don't want you to just talk to each other. You wait there until Alen comes. He will be with you" Andra said.

"yes dear" said Narra.

"love you" said Andra.

"love you more dear" replied Narra.

Faya's heart is increasingly slashed to hear Narra's love for Andra. Why is he not the one who is loved so much by his heart.

"sister Andra sent Alen to accompany me. You can go first to the place you specify, I will follow with Alen" Narra said.

"why bother with this ?" asked Faya with a flat look.

"repot ?" Narra squinted his eyes. He did not understand Faya's intentions.

"yes, we can go there together. The important thing is that you have told Andra" Faya said. He doesn't call 'sister' to Andra as he usually does.

"it's different for Fay and it's because of you" Narra said.

"me ?" sergeant Faya.

"yes, if you'd willingly let me go, maybe my husband wouldn't be so protective. He will believe that you are my best friend like everyone else" Narra said.

Faya sat back. He had no words to reply Narra.

*

Faya and Narra sat together, while Alen sat not far from their table.

"what do you want to talk about ?" ask Narra.

"i'm sorry for my attitude" Faya said.

"do you really realize your mistake ?" ask Narra.

"yes, I was wrong because I was being heartless towards you guys. To you and to Imel" said Faya.

"trusses..."

"i'm sorry for that" Faya said.

"Fay, I forgive you but I want us to set boundaries because we can't be like we used to be. There are feelings for my husband that I have to take care of. I knew he was very jealous, so I limited myself to acting to the opposite sex. I hope you understand" Narra explained.

"i can't accept that yet Na" Faya said.

Narra leaned back on his seat.

"so what do you want ?" tanyakanya.

"yes we are as we used to be, as familiar as we used to be" Faya replied.

Narra shook his head.

"if you have a wife, you will do this, Fay. There is a limit between friendship if we have a family" explained Narra.

"maybe it'll never exist. I still love you so much" Faya said.

"Fay, you just apologized and now you're repeating your mistakes again" Narra said.

"sorry" said Faya.

"i have to go because I still have business in Juna's office. I hope you don't cross your boundaries" Narra said as she moved on.

Narra left then followed by Alen who first stopped at the cashier to pay for their drinks.

Faya leaned on her seat. Why was his heart so sore at Narra's request. He hopes their friendship will be as it was. But it turns out Narra asked for boundaries because of Andra.

Faya finished the cappuccino and headed to the cashier.

"bills ?" tanyakanya.

"sorry sir, all have been paid by Mr. Alen's card" replied the cashier.

"okay, thank you" said Faya and walked out of the cafe. He goes to the office car he borrowed because he wanted to take Narra out but it turns out Narra chose to go with Alen.

"do I have to let go ?" said Faya lirih. He shook his head. His heart still refused to do so. Narra was still very enthroned in his heart.

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