
Two days later..
It's been two days that Lula has stayed at the hotel. Today, after work, he plans to go see the apartment. He could not stay in the hotel. But before that, he was about to return his Mercedes to Adrian's house. I don't know where the courage that comes from Lula. Actually, he would have forgiven Adrian if he apologized. But in fact, Adrian did not try to contact him at all.
After work, Lula runs into Nissa in the parking lot.
"La!" call Nissa.
Lula. Nissa approached Lula.
"La, are you okay? It looks like a bad mood."
Lula just smiled wryly.
"I haven't been home in two days, Nis."
"Huh? How can?"
Lula raises both of her shoulders.
"Where do you live?"
"Hotel."
"Lo ain't coming home to your nyokap?"
Lula shakes. "I was wrong, Nis. I'm looking for an apartment today."
"Well, it just so happens that my neighbor on a different floor is renting his place. He's empty, really. You wanna see?" ask Nissa.
Lula nodded.
"Lo ain't picked up by a husband today?"
Nissa shakes. "He's out of town."
Lula just smiled wryly. It's very different from her home life with Nissa. Her husband was so considerate, it was strange to see Nissa not being picked up.
"Nis, can I not take lo again?"
"What?"
Lula also told of his intention to return the car to Adrian's house. Nissa just sighed. He is not defending Lula, but he is also upset at Adrian why not find his wife. Finally they decided to go to Adrian's house in a separate car. After that, Lula cut down Nissa's car and went to see the apartment.
When I arrived at Adrian's house, it was deserted. Must still be working. Inner Lula. He's weighing. Am I overreacting? But on the one hand, he did not want to use Adrian's car. He put his car in the garage. He opened the main door and put the car keys in the lock. He did not return the keys to the house, just in case. Nor does he intend to leave this house forever. Just temporarily. Until Adrian looks for her, at least. Maybe this is what I say prestige. I don't know. Lula was also confused looking for the right word.
Lula went into the room. He took some things he needed. Shortly after, he got out of the house and got into Nissa's car. They're heading to Nissa's apartment building.
After taking a look, Lula also felt suitable. He rented a fully furnished apartment with one room. He rented it for a month. For him, it's okay if eventually this apartment will not be used. After all, the cost of staying at a hotel for three days is almost equal to the cost of renting an apartment for a month.
After completing the handover of the key with the owner, Lula said goodbye to Nissa. He was going to pick up the suitcase that was still in the hotel. Nissa was about to take Lula, but Lula refused. He didn't want to bother Nissa.
That's finally. Lula's new life living in an apartment begins.
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Her night..
Nissa helped Lula tidy up her apartment. While tidying up, Nissa continued to interrogate Lula. He did not want his friend to be rash in making a decision.
Lula was telling me why she was able to leave the house at first. Nissa just nodded in sympathy.
"La, sori yes.. Because of us-we, you're rich gini just like Adrian." Nissa took Lula's clothes out of the suitcase and placed them in the closet.
Lula shakes.
"Engga, Nis. I am rich because I am the same. Not because of anyone."
"What's the matter?"
"He didn't call you that? He doesn't know the mess he's caused?"
"Hmm, Fish. My answer remains the same. It takes two to tango. I'm making a fuss with him. So we're both wrong. Not anyone else."
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Five days later..
Lula was in the office, meeting with her subordinates when her phone rang.
Adrian.
After a week, he finally looked for Lula. But Lula ignored her husband's call. He turned on the vibrate mode on his phone and resumed his activities.
On one side Lula was glad Adrian was looking for him. But Lula also felt doubt. He wasn't sure Adrian was looking for him. Maybe Mother? Lula remembers the last time Adrian picked her up was when Mom and Dad were about to visit their home. Adrian is just looking for her so that no one knows that their household is in fact a mess.
Lula was busy that day. He saw his cell phone again at five in the afternoon, just as he was about to go home. There's one missed-call from Adrian. Looks like if Lula calls Adrian now, he'll just get a tantrum. Lula's heartache hasn't healed properly anyway. At least, before Adrian apologizes. How to apologize when they never speak. When Lula and Adrian still live together, Lula often feels ignored.
Moments later, Lula was in her apartment when her phone rang. He stared at the lazy screen.
Adrian.
He decided not to lift it. Shortly after, his phone rang again.
Mother.
Lula was startled and picked up her phone on the third ring.
"Mom how are you?" ask Lula. She was surprised that Mom called her. He thought maybe Mom knew.
"Where are you?" ask Mother. His voice sounded anxious. It made Lula's heart full. Her mother-in-law was really kind-hearted.
"Emmm.. I'm.." Lula could not hold back her tears. He held back so that his cries could not be heard.
"Hawkins.." Mom breathed a long breath.
Lula quiet.
"Mother in your house. Are you all right?"
"Oh.. Adrian there?" ask Lula. He was afraid that Adrian hadn't come home and I was alone.
"Yes." Yeah."
Lula hesitates. Should he go there? Meet a guy who doesn't care about him?
"Okay, I'm there now, ma'am."
Idiotically. Inner Lula. What else do I want to do there.. Ah, at least I should see Mom. Mom has been so good with me all this time. He needs an explanation.
"You sure? Adrian can pick you up.." said Mom.
DEG
I must have seen my car at Adrian's. I must know we're fighting. Adrian must be mad at me. No, Mom! You don't have to tell him to pick me up.. He even had a chance to make me.
"You need to bother, Mom. I can take a taxi. See you, ma'am." said Lula. She turned off the phone and took a deep breath, getting ready to meet the icy man she called her husband.
Lula stuck herself in the mirror. He wore a deep blue knee-length dress and heels in matching colors. He ordered a taxi from his cell phone and prepared to go down to the lobby.
Along the way, he just daydreamed. What should he tell Mom?