Married Life's

1.28. The Truth

Matt looked at the four friends who were in the corner of the restaurant. It's been almost a week that he hasn't been out of his office. Even sleeping there, going home will make the memories with Jessica stronger. And he needs refreshing now, and he thinks his friend is one of them.

The four friends were waiting for him, waiting for all the stories he experienced. And Matt knows how his friend is. Matt sits in the chair next to Timmy, clearing a little to normalize his friend who looks at him intimidatingly.

“How are you related to Lara, Tim?”

Matt asks, trying not to be the center of attention of all his friends after the divorce case. Because he knew how chatty they were when he asked, and he was avoiding it now.

“Sure, fine.”

“Actually where did you guys meet again, Tim? You never told us.”

This time Carl spoke up, Matt smiled. He can avoid the questions of his friends, even though Timmy is the victim. Timmy looked at Matt flatly, a genius man can indeed control things. They should have gathered to ask about Matt's situation, but why he's cornered now.

“Yes you know, blind date.”

This time the sound of Ragen's laughter fills up Timmy's answer. And followed by another laugh. Timmy just breathed heavily, he knew this was what he would get if he told him about his encounter with Lara.

“Stop it! We're here to inquire about Matt.”

Timmy said annoyed, all silent including Matt. Matt looked coldly at Timmy, he could talk so frontally. Timmy who felt that there was a piercing look directed at him was directly staring in the other direction.

“You okay Matt?” Lee asked.

“I’m Good.”

Answer Matt briefly. Lee, staring at Matt flat. It was not the short answer he wanted. But the short story is about her divorce from Jessica, and includes Villegas Company shares that plummeted due to their divorce.

“You also must know Matt, everyone has a past.”

This time Ragen's words made everyone nod approvingly, while Matt flew in his daydream. He understands the words, but why is Jessica's past doing it together with Mike his own best friend. It was as if they were mocking him in the back, toying with him.

Matt flinched, his hands clenched firmly. Right in front of him was Mike who was standing looking at him. Matt looked at each other, all looking at him with worried eyes. He was framed, they lured him here to see Mike. Why is it like this?

“You lured me to meet this jerk guy?”

“Wait Matt, Mike has something he wants to say.” Lee tried to explain.

“What else needs to be said? Don't you know what this bastard did?”

“We'll leave you two alone, and I hope you can control your emotions Matt.”

The last sentence Ragen said before they left him alone with Mike. Mike sat right in front of him. Matt looked the other way, even just to look at him just make his emotions rise.

“Before I wanted to apologize with you Matthew.” Mike started to open his voice. “I feel very guilty with you and Jessica.” Matt was silent, but this time his eyes looked at Mike who was also looking at him with a regretful look.

“Jessica loves you Matt, the girl loves you so much.”

Mike is still so imagined how Jessica rejected him when he invites to disappear from Matt's side which clearly the man hurt him. Although it does not hurt physically, it hurts inwardly. He knew Matt used to love bringing girls in the night, and he was invited to stay at the residence of the two of them. Jessica was often hurt physically and mentally by her own father. Therefore, Mike was always gentle with her. But the flames of jealousy had blinded everything.

“Jessica has asked me several times to leave her, she broke off our relationship just to be the best wife in your eyes.” Matt was silent, but his heart was now beginning to feel pain for what reason.

“But I forced her, I forced her to continue with me. I don't want to lose Matt, I can't afford to lose him. Only that girl felt beside me when my parents divorced, only that girl faithfully accompanied me when everyone was away from me. Only that girl can carve a smile on my lips as my eyes shed tears..." Matt couldn't continue his words. Her tears had already piled up in her eyes.

...I love him so much Matt, I love him so much.”

Mike's tears trickled, Matt looked at Mike wistfully. He knows how devastated Mike used to be, Mike does have a very dark past. Her tears did show such sadness, and such deep disappointment.

“But I guess, I wasn't meant for him.” Mike wiped his tears slowly.

“You deserve me more, I'm sure you'll never hurt Jessica, right Matt?” Matt is silent, his memory is back where Mr. Villegas slapped Jessica. Indirectly he has hurt Jessica, because he is the cause of Mr. Villegas to do so.

“I'm going to move to France and live with my brother, I've made a lot of burden in both of you're lives. And I'm gonna change my contacts as if I'm dead swallowed by the earth. I won't bother you two anymore.”

Either happy or sad that Matt felt, but he was still silent. He saw that there was only a regret, if he had listened to Jessica's explanation at that time, had that adult nature appeared.

“To be honest I'm like this because Jessica Matt, I called the girl's phone is not active, I came to her house was not accepted. I'm so worried about Jessica Matt. As a child Mr. Villegas never hesitated to torture Jessica, and I think the one who can now help Jessica is you.”

Matt can feel his heart racing, sadness, worry, and fear becoming one. Mike suddenly stood up, and Matt could clearly see Mike carrying a large suitcase in his right hand. The man checked his watch.

“I'm fine, my flight is in about an hour. Please take good care of Jessica Matt, and I hope you're not late.”

My note :

Forgive the old update, author blank how it goes. And honestly aja author less srek this sma chapter. Less than maximum in terms of language. Because the author is in a hurry. Sorrykeun😭😭