MARRIED

Stone Sand

That afternoon Julia, Arka and Ben sat relaxing in Theo's beautiful home. Not big, but very comfortable. It's a pity because this house is not live anymore because Theo lives abroad more.

Lunch is prepared. Theo invites Ben and Julia to enjoy lunch together.

"Ben, Jul, let's have lunch first. Hungry, right?!"

"Okay, come on Jul." Ben invites Julia who is busy playing with Arka. His sweat ran down his forehead as Arka ran in the garden behind Theo's house.

"Yes, wait a minute" said Julia who then carried Arka.

Arka had lunch together even though he only ate chicken soup. Julia enjoyed this lunch together.

"Ah I miss my son every time I see Arka" Theo said smilingly looking at Arka.

"How old is your son, Theo?" ask Ben.

"It's almost a year old. Her name is Celine."

"Well, come here sometime so Arka can play with Celine," said Julia.

"Maybe if there is a right time because the current health condition in my father-in-law is not too good, he said, so I still live more abroad first because there is a family business that I have to continue to monitor there," explained Theo.

The conversation felt familiar until lunch. After that because Arka was sleepy, Ben asked that he just put Arka to sleep in the guest room of Theo's house. Theo invites Julia to sit in the garden behind his house.

"Julia, I wanted to apologize for everything I ever did to you" Theo said sincerely.

"Theo, I'd say instead that I'm very grateful for all your help for me. I can't imagine what would happen to Arka if you didn't help me" said Julia, who was very grateful.

"Julia, I told you that it's my duty to help you as much as I can. But most importantly, I want to apologize to you."

"Alright Theo, I forgive you even though I don't know what you're wrong with me" Julia said at last.

"Thank you, Jul. You are a very good person. I hope you will find happiness with the people you love and who love you" Theo said.

"Amen. May it come true."

"Are you and Ben back?" asked Theo then who was curious.

"Haha .. does it look like that? I am currently in a relationship with Irfan. Do you remember the man I was with when the kidnapping happened?"

"Oh yes I remember. But what I see Ben is very dear to Arka and to you. I thought you and Ben were together again" said Theo, who apparently mistook him.

"Ben is a pity on Arka. But I can't take Ben anymore. I don't know why, but it looks like my old love for her has turned into affection for a friend or sister" Julia said.

"If all I see is that you're destined to be with Ben. Jul, my message is you don't rush to decide. As time passes, you will be able to see the sincerity of one's heart. May your choice be right, be a friend for the rest of your life" Theo said sincerely wishing Julia happiness.

"Thank you for all your attention, Theo. I'll remember and I'm not in a hurry to get married, given everything that's happened to me. I am grateful to have friends who love me" said Julia with a smile on her lips.

"I will always pray for you, Jul. If there's anything or you need any help, just remember me. I'll help you as much as I can" Theo's message was heartfelt.

"Thank you very much, Theo. May you also always be happy with your dear family."

After Theo's house, it was late afternoon. Julia looks tired, so Ben took over to keep Arka. Bathing and also making milk. These few days were very draining physically and mentally Julia. He only hoped that Arka's nanny would come soon so that he could rest.

After Julia rested and recovered her strength, Ben was ready to go home.

"Jul, I want to talk to you for a second, okay?!" ask Ben.

"What's up, Ben?" Julia asked back while holding Arka who was drinking milk.

"Julia, I want to apologize to you. All this time I wasn't blind, I knew your special relationship with Irfan. So I don't want to bother you anymore with my coming here."

"Jul, I've changed and learned to understand other people's feelings. I don't want to be a bully in your relationship with Irfan. I will still come here to see Arka, but maybe not as often as yesterday. I want to make time for Irfan to get closer to Arka. I'm sorry, maybe I'll come by once a week. Besides, I will focus more on starting my own business," said Ben with a sad heart.

Before saying this, Ben had already thought about it carefully. He realizes that he has become a stumbling block for Julia and Irfan's relationship. He has learned a lot to understand the feelings of others and more than that, he loves Julia very much. He just wants to see Julia happy even if not with him.

"Bbnt .... " Julia's starting to understand what Ben means, and I'm a can accept. Maybe it's best to keep everyone feeling.

"I'm sorry, Jul. But remember that I love Arka very much. I ask you to send photos or videos often while Arka is playing. Okay?!" ben Pinta.

"Alright, Ben. Thank you for everything" Julia said sincerely.

After Ben's return, Julia returns to guard and play with Arka until Arka's time to sleep. After Arka slept, Julia came out of the room and sat in the living room. He looked at Irfan's name on his phone.

Julia felt that Irfan was angry with her. But he did not understand why Irfan was angry. Even now to call him he hesitated. Julia pinched her forehead, it turned out that her relationship with Irfan was not as easy as she thought. But on the other hand, he was happy with Ben's decision to stay away from him and Arka to give Irfan a chance. Maybe this is the best.

The next day, Julia is happy because Arka's nanny is back at work. During the day when Arka sleeps, Julia goes to see Irfan. He did not want to prolong the problem that could have been solved.

"Jul, why are you here? If there is a need to be able to call," said Irfan welcome the arrival of Julia. His heart was not too happy.

"Irfan, I miss wanting to meet you and also I feel that you are angry with me. Why are you angry?" julia asked ignoring Irfan's bad mood.

"I'm not angry, Jul. Never mind, what are you coming for?"

"I told you I miss you, Fan. If I'm wrong, I'm sorry, yes" Julia said with a smile.

Irfan's heart was melted, the annoyance vanished from his heart. He hugged Julia affectionately even though they were still in his office.

"I miss you too, Jul."

It was getting dark, Irfan also invited Julia to dinner at a restaurant near his office. After eating, Irfan asked what had been in his heart.

"Jul, you come here and who's guarding Arka?"

"Mbak Asih, Arka's nanny is back at work."

"Then you don't have to rush home, yes, I still want to be with you" Irfan smiled. Julia just nodded.

"Irfan, Ben told me that he would rarely come home."

"Why?" ask Irfan curious.

"He was busy building his own business. Nor does he want to be a barrier to our relationship" Julia said.

"Oh so, it's good that he's conscious. I also feel disturbed if there is a Ben who is constantly in your house," said Irfan who was relieved because Ben was finally aware of his position.

"Yes, Fan. I hope that in the future our relationship will be better."

"Jul, actually I want to marry you soon. How's it?" ask Irfan.

"Irfan, please give me some time. I don't want to rush. Let's go first and let's understand each other better. You want to wait?" asked Julia to beg.

"Alright, Jul. If that's what you want."

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