MARRIED

Marriage Covenant

Julia's face paled, not understanding why Ben told Nadine everything. I don't know what Ben wants or what Nadine's going to do now?

"Haha ... Don't be too surprised so dong Jul. We've been like friends for a long time so Ben must have believed in me so much that he told me everything" continued Nadine whose words even more pierced Julia's heart.

"alright. Then what do you mean meet me? Just to say that?" Julia tried to hold back her emotions and not cry at this moment. Although his heart was very sore but he did not want to look pitiful in front of Nadine.

"Ehm ... Julia, my point is I'm gonna wait for Ben. Your agreement will only last two years, right?!"

Julia looked into Nadine's eyes. Looking at Nadine's eyes at the moment, Julia seemed to not recognize her. It's very different from when I was dating Ben.

Can people change that fast?

"No response whatsoever Jul?" nadine asked surprise Julia.

"Then what else do I have to say? Whatever you want!" Julia stood up to leave Nadine. He could no longer bear talking to Nadine at this moment.

Nadine grabs Julia's hand, stopping her steps.

"Jul ... wait! You're not afraid Ben's coming back to me?" ask Nadine.

"What is fear for? It's up to Ben to choose me or you. But be patient ... Wait two more years and let Ben decide!" Julia said firmly.

"Haha ... Alright Jul. I'm sure I'm finally the one who's going to have Ben" Nadine said with high confidence.

Julia looked at Nadine who walked away leaving her.

Nadine, why are you being like this? I didn't think you still loved Ben. Oh my God ... Should I let Ben go now?

Julia still stands. No tears flowing down his cheeks.

"Jul, what's wrong with you?" Karel's voice surprised Julia.

"Eh ... Karel," said Julia.

"Why are you crying? What's the problem?" ask Karel.

"That's okay Karel," said Julia, opening her eyes so that tears wouldn't slip down her cheeks.

Karel leads Julia to sit on a bench around the park.

"Jul, tell me what's the problem? I just want to help you," persuaded Karel when he saw Julia had calmed down.

"Who was the woman who met you?" karel asked because while crossing this park, Karel saw Julia talking to a woman.

"Ehm .. That was Nadine, Ben's ex who came back. Last night they accidentally met at a cafe. And yesterday I had a fight with Ben and Ben left and went home late at night" Julia explained.

"And it turns out Ben met Nadine?"

"Well that's it. But what confused me was why Ben had to tell Nadine about our marriage agreement?"

"Wedding Agreement?" karel asked confusedly.

Julia who was aware of the words that escaped her mouth also covered it with her hands.

"Ehm ... Mak - meaning ... "

"That means?!" karel asked.

Julia remained silent. Confused whether to tell Karel or not. However, Karel grabbed his hand as if giving strength.

"Julia .. "persuade Karel gently.

"Ben asked for three years in our marriage to love me. If in three years he can't love me yet, I'll let him go" said Julia who for some reason when she said it now, his heart ached more and more.

Karel fell silent, trying to digest all of Julia's absurd explanations.

"Jul, are you still sane?"

"Hopefully .. ," said Julia.

"Jul, awake! Love cannot be forced! If Ben's attitude is like this now, how can he open his heart to you?!"

"I don't know Karel."

"Jul, I don't understand your attitude. If I can give you any advice, as your best friend and loved one, please leave Ben now!" Karel felt indignant with Ben who was very selfish in his eyes.

"Jul, do you realize Ben's been using you? Do you realize Ben is so selfish and just demeaning you?" karel asked to hold back her emotions.

"Karel. Ben's still my husband, you don't say anything bad."

"But what kind of husband treats his wife that way? What marriage agreement is that? If I had known from the beginning, I would have taken you away from Ben."

"Karel, I'm the one who decides everything. Never mind .. I'll solve my own problems. Thank you for helping me and please don't tell anyone, because my mom didn't know it either" Julia pleaded.

"Jul, just tell me what I can do for you. I will definitely help you and I will always wait for you at any moment" Karel said, looking at Julia's eyes, which were flushed with tears.

Unable to hold back, Karel's hand finally moved to wipe away the tears that filled Julia's beautiful eyes.

"Julia, remember yes ... I will always be there for you" said Karel sincerely.

***

In the afternoon, Julia prepares dinner and waits for Ben to return home. But until 8 p.m., Ben hasn't come home yet.

Julia tries to send a message, asking Ben where he is. Ben's phone is inactive. Julia looked at the screen of her phone, confused as to what to do. Julia went out of the house and sat on the porch, waiting for Ben to come home.

At 9 p.m., Ben's car entered the yard. Julia breathed a sigh of relief because nothing bad happened to Ben like her delusion.

"Ben, you must be tired of coming home so late" Julia said as Ben exited the car.

"You waiting for me?"

"Yes, I sent you a message but your phone isn't active."

"My phone's battery is out" said Ben, who has now entered the house.

"Have you had dinner, Ben?" ask Julia patiently.

"Already Jul. Have you eaten?"

"Here you go" said Julia lying because she was actually waiting for Ben to eat with her.

But the hunger is no longer felt.

Julia catches up with Ben to the bedroom after cleaning the dining table. Put all untouched food in the refrigerator.

When he came into the room, Ben was taking a shower. Julia patiently waited while playing her phone.

When Ben came out of the bathroom, he saw Julia still sitting on the bed.

"You didn't sleep Jul?"

"Ben, can we talk now? I want to solve our problems" Julia asked.

"Well, now what do you want to say?" said Ben who laid his body on the bed. Tired from working all day now felt in his sore muscles.

"Ben, you know if Karel and I were just coworkers? Don't you suspect I betrayed you" Julia said.

"Yes, I believe." Ben said briefly as if lazy to talk about it with Julia.

"Ben, where did you go last night?" ask Julia carefully.

"I went to the cafe and accidentally met Nadine. Why?"

"Last afternoon Nadine came to see me at the office and told me everything. Ben, why did you tell Nadine about our marriage agreement?" asked Julia who was looking at Ben's eyes.

"Ehm ... I don't know, I didn't realize I was telling him either" said Ben.

"But Ben, Nadine said she still loves you."

"Then?"

"Bbj ... Be honest now to me, do you still love Nadine?" asked Julia with a broken heart. Not ready to hear what's coming out of Ben's mouth.

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