I'm Not a Wild Grass

Bella Fainting (POV Laila)

In the end, during Mama Ilmaya's birthday event that night, I often found judging gazes from the many eyes of the invitees. Especially from young women my age.

I even overheard people talking about me when I went to the toilet.

In front of the toilet door, I heard the voices of the women gossiping like this.

'He really is a shameless ex! Dare right she came to her ex's mom's birthday party. If I did, I would definitely not want to show up and see my ex again!' say woman to 1.

'yes. I also do not want to be a sycophant to my ex Mama just so it can be accepted again the same ex. It feels like falling is self-esteem! Huh!' say woman to 2.

'Erlan will not want to go back to the same ex who is like that either. Still much better Jessika. Well. although he is also a little stupid anyway.' said the 1st woman again.

'yes. I also prefer Jessika. He is innocent and honest. Don't have a foul-smelling mind like that mura han chick.'

Grrs..

Hearing the evil chatter about me simultaneously boiled the embers of resentment in my heart. I almost wanted to hit the two women who were busy shaking me in the toilet, if only there were no hands holding me from behind.

As soon as I turned my head, I was surprised to find an unexpected figure I would meet again in a place and time like this.

"You..?"

"Hi Laila's. We meet again" said the woman in front of me.

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"What do you want to do by pulling me to this lonely place, Bell?" I asked Bella who had been holding me back from hitting the bad guys in the toilet.

"I just want to have a casual conversation with you, La. We haven't talked in a long time either."

My eyes focused on the clear night sky tonight. Some stars can even be seen shining above her.

From the toilet, Bella took me to the back of the house. So now we are both standing in the backyard of the house which is exactly facing the plantation area. The stockpile of herbs increasingly strengthen the feel of the night.

"You never pick up my phone, La?" Ask Bella then.

"I'm busy working" I said briefly.

"From morning till night?" Bella asked in disbelief.

"My shift work is sometimes morning, sometimes night. And you always call when I'm at work."

"What do you want to talk about again, Bell? I think my attitude is clear enough to show that I don't really like this meeting between us, do I?" I intentionally said blak blakan.

"Hhh. I'm really sorry because we can't talk as well as we used to, La. I thought we might be good friends."

"Huh. Don't try to make jokes, Bell. What you just said wasn't funny at all" I said sarcastically.

"..."

"..."

For some time, the atmosphere between us was silent. I was almost made to be unable to stand this silence. So that I just turned my body to pass away without saying goodbye. But Bella's words later, surprised me half to death.

"You still love Kiyano." "Isn't that right, Laila?"

I was silent in place. Feeling shot so precisely that it makes me no longer able to continue my steps.

After a while my heart melted back to calm, only then did I turn with my back still facing Bella.

"And you already have it. Isn't that enough for you, Bell?"

"...yes and no" said Bella to confuse me.

And so I turned my body to face him.

"What do you mean?" Ask me for an explanation.

"Yes. I'm back to being his wife. Butno. I no longer have Kiyano's heart."

Deg. Deg.

Ba dump's. Badumps..

'What does that mean.' My mind is busy parse the meaning of Bella's words earlier.

In the next second, Bella also parse the explanation of her speech.

Deg. Deg.

Ba dump's. Bunk.

I don't know why, I really hope Bella will continue her words. I wanted to hear from the mouth of the woman in front of me, about the name of the woman he was referring to was enthroned in Kiyano's heart now. Yet..

"Ah. I remember, if I should go home soon. I think our conversation should be postponed, La. I hope we can continue again next time. Or you could pick up the phone from me."

And Bella just passed me by. But I still feel something is in my heart. Because of that, I spontaneously grabbed Bella's arm until finally her step was restrained.

"Wait first! You have to explain to me Bell. What exactly do you want to discuss with-"

BRUISES.

I was shocked when Bella suddenly collapsed in front of me. I also did not have time to catch Bella's body, until the body of the oriental-faced woman finally had to fall on the cold and hard floor.

But then I moved quickly. When I realized that Bella had actually fainted.

I immediately sought help at home. The first person I asked for help was.. Erlans.

I accidentally met Erlan on my way to get help. Although for a moment I was stunned to see the handsome face of the young man. But I was struck by the condition of Bella who needed help as soon as possible, right now.

"Lan! Bella passed out, Lan!" I said in a panic tone.

I saw Erlan frowning.

"What's going on?"

"So we were talking in the backyard. Keep knowing he fell unconscious so. I don't know why he fainted that way either! Hurry Lan! Help Bella, Lan!" I'm gonna urge Erlan a little.

"Show me where he is!" Pinta Erlan.

And I hurried to go back to where Bella was. But at one time I even accidentally almost fell because it was dragged by my own feet (it was wrong the dress I wore tonight!). It was lucky that Erlan caught my body from behind.

"Be careful, La!" Erlan said so close to my ears.

Deg. Deg.

Ba dump's. Bunk.

'Ehh?? How to get deg an gini? Oh my goodness, La! Self-conscious dong. It's a real emergency situation. Bella's still fainted!' My reproach to myself.

In a hurry, I released Erlan's hand on my stomach. Then without saying anything, I resumed my steps towards where Bella is now.

Behind me, I vaguely heard Erlan cursing in annoyance.

"Don't say thanks or what cake!"

I'm not talking about Erlan's curse. My focus is still on Bella who then I found it was already broken by two male and female servants.

"Bella!" I rushed over to Bella who was still unconscious.

"Please be patient, miss. We will soon take this Miss to a more comfortable place. We found him by accident lying unconscious near the back door of the house" a male servant explained.

"Then be careful!"

"Just a second!" Suddenly Erlan spoke.

"Young Master!" The chorus of the two maids who had just noticed Erlan's appearance behind me.

"It's best to take this Miss to the living room upstairs first. Try not to get close to where the party is going. So that there will be no panic at the party later," Erlan said to the two servants.

"Okay, Young Master!"

"After that, tell Mr. Kiman to meet me immediately in this place!" Erlan's back.

"Okay, Young Master! Excuse me, Miss!" Said the two maids while touching Bella's body.

I wanted to follow the two servants. But then my hand was held by Erlan behind me.

And then he asked me something.

"What really happened, La? Why are you two with Bella in the back of my house?" Erlan asked with a curiosity that was so real I could see in her eyes.

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