
"Lilly."
Mary went into the room and sat down beside Veron, unaware of Veron's hand-movement, wiping away her tears.
"Yes, Mah."
"It's a gift to make there yes. I bought a lot of perfume for my friends. And this, make papa of us."
Veron opened the grocery bag, admiring all the contents in the bag. "Mama is not wrong? It's a lot."
"Yes, that's okay."
"Lilie's been shopping for them." Veron.
"At this time. It's called their sustenance."
"Thank you, Mah. Mama is very kind. Mama the best." Veron hugged Mary tightly, holding her for long.
"I'm not in the hug either." Chirps Zello.
"Here!" Maria pulls Zello's body to join her.
Hugging the three with Zello's act blowing Veron's hair area.
Veron who did not respond made Zello switch to blow the area of his face.
"Lilly." Zello said slowly. There was something strange about Veron's face.
"Already, stop!" Veron pushed Zello's face in annoyance.
"Mama get out first. Afraid to bother you." Mary took off her embrace and stood up from the bed.
"Nega, Mah." Veron.
"If Zello had said, you'd believe it" said Maria with a teasing smile.
Maria's words made Veron turn to Zello who was looking at her. While Maria immediately went out of their room with an amused smile because she saw her son who seemed to be in a drunken romance.
"Why you?" ask Zello.
"Why me?"
"You look sad."
"I'll miss them."
Veron let out a rough breath, looking down for a moment while removing the dew in the corner of his eyes that appeared again.
"I expected it." Zello clasped Veron's body into his arms and gently wiped Veron's tears away.
"We'll be here another time." Entertain Zello with busy hands tidying up Veron's slightly messy hair.
'Zello, your sweet treatment is torturing me'
Veron stretched his distance and nodded weakly.
"Now rest. We'll be leaving tonight."
"Yes." Yeah." Veron said and immediately fell in place. Not long Zello gave a gentle kiss on his forehead.
"I'm out first."
"Yes." Yeah."
"You're too upset when you're sad." Zello pinched Veron's nose and changed it by peeling him.
"Zello." Quietly slow Veron. Even so, his face was red.
"I'm out." Say Zello again.
"Yes ...."
"I thought you'd arrest me. Basic, not romantic." Gerutu Zello grieved while stepping foot out of the room.
Veron was stunned in place. It was a strange taste that was beautiful yesterday but now slowly filled with pain in it.
***
Arriving Jakarta, Indonesia. Their routine was back as usual. The company's current state of affairs makes Zello more busy and often go home late at night.
Veron's room door opened perfectly, Zello slowly stepped out, not wanting to disturb Veron who was sound asleep.
Zello flicked Veron's bangs which began to extend and gave a kiss on his forehead. "Great dream, sweetie."
A small shrill came out from Veron's lips with slowly opened eyes. "Just home?" ask Veron raucously.
"Yes. Did I interrupt your sleep?"
Veron shook his head weakly. "Would I prepare a meal?"
"I ate with my partner. How's yours?"
"I ate as you ordered."
"Printers. Sleep again! I'm going to rest too."
"The more busy you get."
"Yes. Because I'm not just satisfied with completion, I want completely perfect."
"It looks so much like papa."
"I'll finish it soon."
"You must be very restless."
"My tired was gone when I saw you."
"Hm." Veron's simple words. His forehead creased at a glance.
"I'm not bragging."
"Yes, I believe."
"I'll finish it soon. Sleep on!" Zello tidied up Veron's blanket, covering her chest.
"You said the umpteenth, so prove it!"
"Did you miss me?"
"What's forbidden?"
"I miss you too." Zello dipped his face into Veron's neck. "Do you not want to keep me in this room of yours, Lilie," said Zello who turned raucous.
Veron was silent for a moment, looking at the appearance of Zello who was all still complete perched on his body, tie, clock. As far as the apartment is concerned, the room is the first place Zello goes. Zello's attitude and treatment really made Veron feel in the air. However, the high fortress made itself unable to receive any more treatment than this.
"Zello, out! And rest well."
***
Veron who was in the kitchen immediately made jam bread. Since Zello's busy life, he hasn't tasted Zello's cooking yet. The jam bread is practically his mainstay, as Zello will also leave much earlier.
"Honey," said Zello who immediately grabbed Veron from behind.
"Come, eat your breakfast!" Veron tidied up the messy remains that were in front of him. Who then took off Zello's arms slowly, and led him to the dining table.
Veron thrust the bread straight into Zello's lips. There was a twinkle on Zello's face that Veron could see in the middle of his mouth activity.
"You look happy."
"What's so visible?"
"Lumayan. And your eyes look worse than last night. What ... are you back even when you're home?"
"I can't sleep, so ...."
"Zello." said Veron.
"Don't blame me, blame yourself. If you had detained me last night. I'll definitely sleep fast and sound."
Ting. Notif a message on Zello's phone that makes them both silent for a moment.
[Muahh, can't wait to see you soon. Love you.]
The sweet message is clearly displayed on the screen of Zello's phone.
"What are you thinking?" ask Zello who saw Veron stuck in his place.
"I? What should I think?"
Veron picked up the suit that was on the back of the chair and slowly dressed it to Zello.
"Everything is not what you see" said Zello.
"Already, Zello. You don't have to explain that. That's your right." Veron buttoned the suit without intending to look back at Zello's gaze.
"Lilly." Zello grabbed Veron's body tightly. "Trust me!"
"Yes." Yeah." Veron stretches his body but gets a rejection from Zello. Zello's getting closer. "Let go!" say annoyed Veron. His chest up and down held back emotions.
How Zello wanted to let go of his embrace, Veron's restless face made him feel uneasy.
"Lilly." Firmly Zello, because Veron insists on escaping from his arms. "Look at me!"
"No way."
Zello pinched Veron's chin which made his face slightly look up and could be seen. Without Veron expecting Zello to hit his neck.
"Zello." Veron spoke in annoyance while pushing Zello's body.
Zello looked at Veron's manic rage. "Just calm down, I won't do any further if you don't allow it. But I'm asking you to trust me, Lie."
Veron was stunned by Zello's stern remark. Trying to dare to stare at Zello's bead which is implied by anger and hope there.
'What does that mean?'
"You believe, don't you?" Demand Zello quietly. While Zello still did not dare to digest the intent of Zello's speech.
'What should I believe'
"Lie."
Veron nodded weakly with his chest pounding loudly at Zello's intent.
"I have to go to the company now" Zello said.
"Yes. Go!" Veron closed his eyes receiving a kiss on his forehead.
After Zello died, Veron sat weakly in his chair. Not only agitated but as if there was such a huge burden that he was carrying.
***
"Desy." Call Veron.
Desy who had just entered the restaurant directly towards the sound was coming from.
"Come, come. I'm ready to accept the deal." Desy enthusiastically and directly sat in her chair. " How are you?" ask Desy later.
"Good."
"You didn't order any food? Or have you finished eating?"
"Well, that's so sweet."
"Hm."
Desy immediately gave the code to waittress.
"Verons. What do you want to eat?" ask Desy.
"Just like that."
Veron thrust a small paper bag in front of Desy.
"Well, what is this?"
Desy enthusiastically looked at the contents of her paper bag.
"That's a gift from Paris."
"Ahh, three expensive perfumes." Screeches Desy.
"Sst."
Desy enthusiastically tried to smell all her psrfum. "Aaaa, this is so amazing."
Retrieve the items that are still in the paper bag. "Kitty's wallet." Screeches Desy.
Veron let out a small sigh while shaking his head at Desy's excitement.
"Shawl," said girang Desy.
Veron grabbed that thing quickly.
"Eh." Desy Protest.
"There's no point in me bringing this." Veron quickly attached the scarf to Desy's neck. "Basic is shameless."
"Hehehe. Thanks." Thanks."
"Hm."
"Well, where are we going?" ask Desy.
"Mm. .. where is it. .. I really want to talk important."
"important?"
"Personal issues mean."
"Why not now."
"I'm afraid I can't eat" Veron said softly.
"Gosh, this seems like a serious matter." Desy looked at Veron seriously. Veron is a contract wife by status, and Veron's recent remarks actually managed to make her curious.
"Jude, we eat first. It's coming." Desy said with a sweet smile to the handsome waitress at the restaurant.
"Please!"
"Thank you" said Desy with a teasing smile.
"Let's eat." Tegur Veron's.
"Come, I'm hungry." Desy ate with pleasure, two servings of different foods the menu quickly moved into his mouth.
"Ah, satisfying breakfast." Desy. While looking at the plate Veron that looks still half more. "You're rich don't eat."
"No, but I'm not used to eating breakfast with a lot of portions." Veron pretext.
"I've known you for a long time." Cetus Desy's.
Veron put his spoon and fork rough. He does not have an appetite for food.
"Well, that. We're gonna have to let go of our fatigue." Desy said while standing up. "That's much better. Oh, I'll go to the toilet first."
In the absence of Desy, Veron sat languidly again in his chair. Veron squeezed his fingers in agitation. Zello's words continued to echo in his ears. Veron cursed at himself who was plunged into undue feelings. All is done, and what he will get. Zello no, neither does happiness.
"Verons."
"Hm." Veron looked up weakly staring at Desy.
"Where are you talking here or?"
"Let's find a good place!"
"Mm, it's also delicious here. Still quiet. Be safe to open your hahaha disgrace."
"Desn ...."
"Yes yes. How about we go to karaoke?!"
"I'm sad, but you're taking me there."
"That's it, you'll be happy there."
"Jude, whatever." Veron set foot with Desy.
"It's definitely about your marriage, isn't it?" Terka Desy's.
"He em."
They go to the destination by riding Desy motorbike. The air that hit Veron's face immediately brought Veron to his memory with Zello once as they cycled together. Veron hugged Desy tightly involuntarily, as if Desy was Zello. Hugging tightly and warmly.
"If anyone sees us like this. It will definitely take a turn" said Desy.
Veron's mouth opened for a moment hearing Desy's words, and immediately loosened his embrace.
"Desy, what do you think of Zello?"
"Zello's? Your husband?"
"Yes, who else." Gerrutu Veron.
Veron got off the bike Desy, stepped up early where they would entertain themselves.
"Veron .. wait ... !" Desy half ran after Veron who was already far from his sight.
Veron glanced at her glance and slowed her path, "the habit of yelling constantly."
"You are habitual, never loyal to friendship."
"Ngor." Veron embraced Desy's shoulders and stepped together rhythmically.
"meaning? You really have a heart with your husband" Desy said as she walked into their karaoke room.
Desy picked a song there. While Veron sat pensively looking at Desy with a blank look.
"Come, tell!" said Desy.
"What do you think of Zello?" said the umpteenth Veron.
"I guess? I don't know. Just talking never." Cetus Desy's.
"Yes, it seems I've picked the wrong chatting friend."
"But the point is, you have a taste for her and she does too. That's what worries you. That?" Terka Desy's.
"D-yes."
"Ah, I wonder how he revealed it, while your relationship is limited to marriage on paper."
"The expression? He told me to trust him" Veron said softly.
"meaning?"
"In a sense she would prefer me over her lover."
"really?"
"Yes." Yeah."
"And-you believe?!"
"What do you mean talk like that."
"Well, you're on her side" Desy said. "Veron, have you forgotten who we are, and how men are. Are you sure Zello is not a part of them" Desy said.
Hearing Desy's sensible speech made Veron slightly flinch. Veron fell silent without knowing what to say.
"I'm just telling the truth. Don't misunderstand me." Desy looked seriously at Veron who was getting more and more cute in his eyes.
"I know you'll put your heart to a man as handsome as him. But I hope you don't put your heart into making it hard on yourself."
Veron looked at Desy for a moment and who then threw away his gaze.
"Forget over! The point is you love her and believe she loves you. What so?"
"So yes. But after hearing your long, wide speech made me rethink."
Desy breathed a rough breath. "Sorry about that."
Veron refused to answer, instead taking a rough breath.
"Lilie, I think we're gonna have a hard time getting a guy like your husband. Although we are beautiful, but there are many women out there who are more beautiful. For example...What is the name of your husband's lover?" desy said remembering.
"Roussa."
"Ah yes. I meanhe. Try to think. Are you sure Zello will pick you? If Zello had chosen you, Rossa would have kept quiet. No don't you? Another story if Rossa does not know your identity," said Desy.
Veron swallowed his hard-earned saliva after hearing Desy's words.
"So, the chances of you getting Zello is one percent. Unless you kill Rossa to wrap your identity. But I'm sure you won't do that."
"As my advice used to be, Veron. Drain the treasure before you get separated. At least when you're separated you have nothing to lose."
Ck, "you really didn't help me." Veron clucked in annoyance.
"Veron, not necessarily he really loves you. So don't think he's special. And don't think too much about him. You're doing enough of your role."
Veron leaned back his body, digesting Desy's words which were all correct. And it made him feel uncomfortable.
"Lilly." Call Desy slowly.
Veron was unvoiced, unconcerned by Desy's words.
"How is, that's the best solution. The point is don't think too much about him. Another term do not think to get it - 'PERCUMA'."
"Yes, you're right. He loves me, I can't be with him. He doesn't love me it's obviously the same in the end 'wouldn't be together'.
"But if he really loves you, you're fortifying yourself to stay safe."
"But the problem is I - I mean - how to erase this feeling, while I'm with him constantly. It's gonna be hard."
Desy patted Veron on the shoulder, "you have no shortage of men, Veron. Out of that house will be many men that you can make 'bed partner'. That way you'll forget it quickly."
'uh? How could. I promised I wouldn't go to that damned place again if I felt it was wonderful to have a family. I want to live a life like everyone else. To have a healthy relationship. And, will go as far as possible to start a new normal life.' AS FAR AS POSSIBLE.
'So, the point is, Forget Zello '