Love is Named Us

Party Introductions

I stood in front of the glass. Watching the clothes I'm trying to fit for the party this time. And for the umpteenth time I put the clothes back on the bed. I was confused about what to wear because I did not prepare clothes for tonight's event. This was all because Gafi didn't tell me first, so I didn't prepare anything for me to wear.

I lay down my body, irritated at not finding what I was expecting.

" Are you tired?"

Gafi's voice surprised me. I got out of bed and got angry with him.

" Because of you, I'm tired."

Gafi was surprised by my words. He did not understand my sudden words.

" Cause of me?"

" Yes," I said. " If you had told me from the beginning, I wouldn't have gotten tired of thinking about what clothes I should wear. You know, I didn't bring clothes for this party you made. There's no way I'm wearing regular clothes. Maybe they'll make fun of you, you know that!"

Gafi sighed, and then he smiled wryly at me.

" Have you finished nagging him?"

" It's been."

" Take this, then."

I took the thing Gafi gave me.

" What is this," I asked. " It's not a bomb, is it?"

" Bomb or not, if it explodes, we'll die together, right."

" ha! I don't want to die with you."

" Tch..." Gafi shook his head because of my speech.

I opened the Gafi's gift. A box containing a short long-sleeved black dress. My anger instantly disappeared because of this gift. I don't know since when Gafi prepared all this for me.

" It's for me."

" Who else for. Do I need to give it to another woman?"

" Not funny." I'm a little pouting. " If you had dared to do it, I wouldn't have bothered to beat you up."

" Whoa.you will be subject to torture later."

" That's it," I said. " It's out there, I'm gonna change clothes. Until when you'll be here."

" Just change, what if I'm here?"

" You want to see me without clothes,ha!"

" Of course."

" Huh?" I'm out of words. Gafi was really ignorant of me.

" Hurry, let's let go."

" Basic pervert!" my yelling. " There out!"

I pushed his body out the door, then I closed the door and locked it. I was getting annoyed with her echoing laughing voice. He really likes to play me.

" Look at me later, I'll reply!!"

...****...

I came out of the room after I finished putting myself in makeup. At exactly 8 p.m., Gafi's friends have arrived. About 10 people were seen talking to each other. There's no one I know except Aril. In my heart, I wish Hanum and Reza were here as well. But what power after knowing that the two people were in Reza's parents' house outside the city, I just resigned.

" You nervous?" ask Gafi who approached me.

I nodded small.

" It's more nervous than meeting your parents."

Gafi smiled.

" My friends are scarier than my parents, you mean?"

" At least they're your family."

" Is that so?"

" You're not leaving me, are you?"

" Why are you so spoiled like this."

" I'm just acting," my chat. " Here we go."

" ha? you are this !"

I laughed in my heart. It feels a little fun to have her revenge.

" This is Yuna, my wife," said Gafi, introducing me to his friends.

Actually, Gafi invited his friends to our wedding. However, because of the short time and there are one or two people who do not know me, so this party was held. This was the idea of one of Gafi's friends who had just returned from Australia. At that time, he did not come to our wedding. Therefore, when he came home, his friend immediately asked to be held this introductory event.

They took me very warm. I was so happy, when I was very worried that later I could not blend in. But all of that was lost because of their warmth.

" Yuna."

Hearing my name being said I immediately turned my head. A man of white stature came to me.

" Hey," I said a little awkwardly.

" So you, Yuna."

" l-yes."

" Ah, so you're Ben. Hello to you."

" Do you know me?"

" Not so, Gafi only tells a little about his friends."

" Oh so?"

" Yes." Yeah."

" Is Gafi also the story of Sherin?"

" ha? Sherin?"

" yes. Don't you know Sherin?"

" I just know that she's Gafi's ex-wife."

" A. So you know. She's a very beautiful woman. Have you ever seen his face?"

" Not at all. Gafi never talks about it."

" Oh sorry."

" It's okay, you don't have to apologize."

" Umm.I think the woman who will be Gafi's companion a woman who exceeds Sherin, it turns out.Over my expectations, too ordinary."

His harsh words made me very upset. He easily talked about other people he did not know at all. I even wanted to hit him so that his mind was back to normal.

" To be ordinary in the eyes of others, but not in the eyes of Gafi. I'm sorry if I'm beyond your expectations, not like your friend."

" You're so confident."

" Of course."

" Are you married to Gafi for money."

" I'm married for money or not, it's none of your business" I said. " Do you hate me?"

" Why do you assume that?"

" Because all the words you put out are very unfriendly. I understand that you're Sherin's best friend, but now I'm Gafi's wife. Like it or not, you have to take it."

" You are so brave!"

" The reason why Gafi married me is because I have to face someone like you. The circle of my life is not as smooth as the drama on TV. I'm not a cinderella wearing glass shoes or a sleeping princess who finds the prince when the prince kisses him."

" You're trying to grit me with Gafi's ex-wife. Did you forget who left that guy? Not me, is it?"

Ben was a little angry with my words. He probably didn't think I'd reply to all of his words.

" Please enjoy this party. Sorry for ruining your mood," I said leaving her.

I'd rather give in than a commotion that would ruin the party. I am tired of facing it, too. I was afraid that I would go black and end up ruining Gafi's good name.

" What are you doing here alone?"

I was shocked by Gafi's sudden presence.

" I'm surprised, why did you suddenly appear so."

" You're the one who's daydreaming."

" I'm not daydreaming. I'm pissed off."

" Why are you upset?"

" Your friend..." I did not continue my words. " Nothing, forget it."

" You're upset with Ben? Is he talking to you?"

" Why do you know?"

" Of course I know. I've been watching you both. I know what Ben looks like."

" He doesn't like me."

" Of course."

" Huh?"

" Ben's a close friend of Sherin's. How he might like you"

" I know."

" Don't think about anything he says."

" I'm alive and I keep thinking."

" Tch.the basics are you."

I grimaced in pain because Gafi pinched my cheek.

Gafi laughed at my reaction. I don't know why seeing him like this makes me so happy.

" Hey.the new bride, don't stay alone in the corner, hurry here," said one of Gafi's friends.

" The new bride's head is on, she wants the two to continue" chirped the other.

I was ashamed to hear their insinuations.

" Yuna, come on." Gafi put his hand in front of me. Without thinking, I welcomed her hand, and Gafi took me to the middle of the party, holding my hand tightly.