Marrying My Ex-Husband's Boss

Rival

Who are they Vy?” I asked when 3 young people entered the cafe.

“Oh, the. Those bands that will fill the stage were” Ivy pointed at the small stage in the middle of the room.

“Since when was it there?” Mumbles. But Ivy heard.

“Makanya, the work was in real, work 2 days truant a week” Syndirnya.

I just sneered. It's true, I just entered 2 days and immediately took off without permission.

“So, it's like live music?” I made clear Ivy's statement.

“Yes, more or less so” Ivy welcomed the three of them, and had a little chat.

I put on the apron and started to improve. The cafe will soon be open. All the other employees also began to be busy with their respective tasks.

This cafe only provides a variety of ice cream, cakes, coffee, and various other foods and soft drinks. The cheerful nuances presented here are very suitable for young people who are flowering.

“Vy, where are you?” He had not seen the nose of Ivy's brother.

“In the green cafe. I chose your cooperation, Ra. Let's exclamation” Answer Ivy lightly.

“Bos mah free, want to put where or want where, no one protest” I sneered. Ivy was about to reply, but a wave of a visitor's hand interrupted our conversation.

Weekends are always the time to be. The right time to pamper yourself after busy activities throughout the week.

The atmosphere is getting lively with the live music performance, some visitors also ask for their favorite song to be played.

Until the afternoon, visitors still filled the cafe. Even Dinda also came with her office friends.

“Mbak Kira” Dinda ran with a splash towards me.

“Hai, Din. How are you?” I hugged her. I miss this cheerful girl.

“Good news Mbak, tau not yet, Andi is on hold now. Nina is soon free” Dinda jumped a little jump after taking off her hug from me.

“Know dong, people I've here” Nina who just entered chimed in our chat.

“Nina” again her screams made my ears buzz.

They both fuck themselves. I choose to continue my work. Listening to a nostalgic song during High School, which was re-covered by the singer, entertained me. Sometimes I hum.

Among my busyness, I occasionally look at the rows of chairs filled with visitors. Some of them are crowded with their friends, not a few are paired. They enjoyed a long Sunday night.

However, my eyes were locked on the two people in the doorway. I always say I've forgotten everything, let go of everything. But is that true? The pain was still stabbing, as they joined affectionately in front of me. Is it enough to wipe away one year of happiness or hurt? Every second brings a memory to the past.

I closed my eyes and turned around, stopping to follow where they were walking. It hurts! Can I lean back for a second? Whereabouts? Spilling all the pain I didn't heal. The pain I just let go. Who do I share tears with?

I clutched the end of the table where I was leaning. Trying to stay upright, even though my legs can no longer support my body

“Sister, the Miss asked Sister to come to her desk” an employee called me.

“Oh yes, I'll be there” soon I know whose table it is. I know he must have done it on purpose.

All right, it doesn't seem like this is going to be good for him, even if he feels like he's the winner. I won't let him oppress me 2 times.

I took a deep breath and breathed it out. If there is a long breathing race, then I am the winner.

Again, the mantra I cast in my heart. Strong, strong, strong, smile, smile, smile. I definitely can.

After I gulped down a glass of water, I walked steadily to their table. Friend, what are you going to do to me this time? I'm all set.

“Good afternoon, anything I can help you with, Miss?” I greet him, as a waiter and customer.

“Hai, Ra. You work here?” He was researching me from top to bottom. I know he's mocking me. Wasn't he the one who asked me to come? Then why ask now?

“As you can see, Miss” I'm still being formal. I didn't look at my ex-husband at all.

“Hey, we are friends, time has to be stiff like this? Come, Ra. We can chat casually ‘kan?” This is the face of my true friend. Victory implied on the look of his face at this moment. He's been very demeaning to me. All right, do as you please, Mel.

“Alright, I'll be relaxed now, what do you want to order?” I smiled so sweetly, the best smile I could afford. Luka, you need to get well soon. Look at him, wouldn't facing it feel better than continuing to hide?.

“I want ice cream jumbo, and vanilla cake. What do you want, Mas?” Melisa gently caressed Mas Rian's hand. Seeing him full of love. Enjoy it, Mel. Enjoy it, while you can.

“I'm capucino just” replied Mas Rian. We glanced at a glance. I don't want to look at him any longer. My wounds were bleeding even more when I saw him.

“That's it first, Ra. Later, you yourself yes who drove here” Strange request.

“That's not my job, Mel, sorry” I'm indifferent, as it passes.

Looks like he's upset. All this time, I've been following him, just believe what he says. But now, sorry, I can't bow to you anymore.

“You okay Ra?” Ask Ivy. Of course, Ivy saw everything.

“Iya, I'm good, but it still hurts, Vy. Is that reasonable?” I try to find a justification for my feelings.

“Dawn, Ra. Very reasonable. If you can't, you can rest. Let the others take your place” Ivy rubbed my shoulders.

“I'm fine, Vy. I can still continue”, I replied. I must be strong, lest I look weak in front of them.

I'm back at work, sometimes I steal glances at their desks. I saw Mas Rian approaching the musician on stage, he whispered something. Never mind, why pay attention to them.

*For a Long Time I Didn't See

You're the One I Used to Want

Sometimes Remember Not Sometimes

How You

You're Beautiful Today

And I Like

You're Another Once

And I Like

I Don't Know What Wind

You're Standing There

Stopping My Blood Flow

You Stare at My Eyes*

Inevitably I also listen, there is no voice barrier mode here. That's for Melisa, not me. No wonder the woman was in flowers.

“Sister, Miss wants Big Brother to deliver her order” I look up to see who Miss is referring to.

“Don't Ra, she can't act on her own here” Ivy intercepted my hand that was about to reach the tray containing Melisa's order.

“It's okay, Vy. I can face Melisa” I'm sure. Looks like I should teach Melisa a lesson.

I'll go to Melisa's desk again.

“This, Mel your order” I put ice cream in front of Melisa. And coffee art cappucino in front of Mas Rian.

“Oh, thank you my friend. Let's talk for a second, Ra. Kangen nih” He grabbed my hand. Staring at me full of supplication. What he's gonna do, actually. Won't know if it doesn't follow his game, won't it.

"Since I was pregnant, I liked the sweet, Ra. So seeing that there was a cafe with a sweet menu, I immediately asked Mas Rian to deliver me here" the graceful Melisa bribed a spoonful of ice cream into her mouth. Then asked Mas Rian to wipe his hands or lips that were smeared with ice cream. It was like seeing a scene in a soap opera.

"Do you want to, Ra?" Tawar Melisa base stale.

"I don't like sweet, fat scares" I mimicked Melisa's words, as I offered her a snack or a sweet treat. And it seems to make him angry. His face suddenly became sour and fierce.

"So, we got married a month after you got divorced. Sorry, Ra, I didn't invite you and the kids, I'm afraid you can't accept” he said without stopping to enjoy ice cream and cake in turn. Vanilla cake full of cream and sprinkle colorful color, is not it the enemy?

“Then? Does this matter to me, Mel? Who you marry, or who Mas Rian cheated on you with, I don't care. To me, you guys are past” I tried to strongly say this. I'm doing fine. I definitely can.

“Really? Good then, you're smart, now, Ra” He's chuckling with ridicule.

“Are you not married yet, Ra? In view of your appearance, you don't sell? Tired already?” My blood is boiling. I know I'm bad, but when it was said by Melisa, I didn't take it.

“Whatever you say Mrs Arian Atmaja, just so you know, you can be with her just because I've thrown her away, or in short, you're wearing my marks. What's great about second-hand goods?” I stood up to leave the place immediately. My body feels hot, holding back the anger I've been wanting to put out for a long time.

“You!”

“What? You want everyone here to know that you took your best friend's husband?”

“Plak” A slap landed on my cheek. It hurts too.

“How dare you threaten me. Basic lady village, stupid” Raungnya. Some visitors started to look towards us. Mas Rian seemed to hold Melisa. Oh my God, didn't she almost give birth? Why even look for a commotion?

“Hey, don't make troublemakers where I” Ivy has just appeared between us. He rolled up his sleeves, as if he was about to fight.

“He who started, just fire him” Shouted Melisa.

“Wow, relax Mistress. Look at your stomach, save your energy to give birth later” Ivy said.

Melisa took a step forward, challenging Ivy, but swiftly, Mas Rian held onto her.

“Honey, we go home. Don't be like this, embarrassed to see the person” Mas Rian whispered in Melisa's ear but I can still hear clearly.

“Awas, you ya” Melisa swerved towards me and Ivy took turns. They left without touching the food they ordered.

"Why are you quiet anyway, bales dong" Now Ivy scolded me, after we both sat in the pantry. Nina and Dinda also joined us.

"You don't see, he wants to be born, Vy. You want anything to happen to the baby?" I also did not lose loudly yelling Ivy.

"You still think of him?"

"The wrong thing is Melisa, Vy. Not the baby, you are a mother. Do you have the heart to see an innocent baby become a victim?" Ivy fell silent. I know, Ivy doesn't accept, I was treated like that by Melisa. But, I don't want to lose empathy just because of a slap.

"Both of you, let no one know of this incident, especially Father and Mother" I faced Nina and Dinda. They nodded in understanding.

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