My husband, Doctor Adrian

Debts

ADRIAN POV

Seeing you happy is the most beautiful thing. The most beautiful gift from God to me. You made me believe in love, when no one else ever loved me like you.

I think what we have is something perfect. But I was wrong. I hurt you again and again. I hope it's just the good memories I've left. I gotta go.

Butwhy? When the plane that was carrying me took off, it seemed like half my soul was left behind. Nothing has missed yet. Can I survive without you? God take care of him for me. Happy even without me. I forced a smile on a flight attendant who provided me with a drink. I closed my eyes, trying to stop thinking about you.

LULA POV

I don't think humans can be this destructive. I'm fine physically, but not with my mind. There's nothing more I can do. I was so stupid, to let him go. Butbut wait.. His wish. What do you care about my feelings? I have no right to him. He has the right to go wherever he wants, as long as he wants.

I returned no appetite. I spent most of my time at the office, being the last person to come home. I couldn't go home and act in front of Mama like nothing happened. As much as possible, I avoided it.

I went to the bank a few days after Adrian's departure. I closed my account and opened a new account after I had also returned Adrian's money via transfer. I don't want to take the money one bit. I don't want him to feel that he has been responsible for me. I don't need his help. I want him to feel the disappointment I feel. I want him to feel the uncertainty I feel. Is he okay? Does he eat regularly? I don't want to worry alone. I didn't want to. He felt calm there as if I was alive because of his gift. I thought that with that he might call me, worry about me, but that never happened.

"You still here?" Someone's baritone voice shocked my daydream.

I'm turning.

Nathan.

He used to come to my office to see Mr. Richard. It's starting to feel like his office too. Plus, every Saturday I'm a freelance auditor in his office. Honestly, I'm happy. The rush of work made me stop thinking about someone I shouldn't be thinking about.

"Lula, are you okay?" ask again.

"Ah. yes, I'm okay. You're on your own. Why are you still here?" my many.

"Regulate.. Mr. Richard. Cooperation for project in Surabaya. By the way, are you dinner?"

I nodded, lying.

"Really's? If you want.I happen to want dinner, alone. Want to get me?"

"Kaya. don't try. But thank you. I'm going home in a minute."

"Are you sure? I wait for ya? What are you doing, anyway?" tanyanya approaching.

"Hmm, not much. You go home first."

"But it's dark in one building. It's either I agree you here or we go now." *I'll keep you here or we'll leave now

"I'm ordinary, really.. I come home almost every day dark."

Nathan gawking. "What's? Richard told you to work this hard?" His face turned irritated.

"No, not at all. I'm the one who wants to.. Okay, if you make it. Okay, I'm home now."

A smile appeared on his face.

He led me to the door of my car.

"Thank you's. Be careful, yes." I said after opening the car window, waving at him.

"You too, be careful. See you.."

I drove my car without knowing the direction. I stared at the clock on the small screen in the car. It's eight o'clock in the evening. I don't know why, I'm headed to Adrian's house. I think I want to imagine he's still there. Even though I know it's impossible.

I turned off my car engine and got off. I walked towards the main door and lowered the door handle. Of course it's locked. I peeked out the window, but it was all dark. I can't see anything. I leaned my body against the wall, then dropped my body slowly onto the cold marble floor. I hope in my heart, like that time, he is in the house and will open the door for me.

My phone that rang woke me up.

Mamma.

"Hello, Ma?"

"Lula, where are you? It's almost eleven o'clock at night.."

"Ah.. Yes, Ma.. Lula's on the way home."

Mama sighed. "Okay, Mama wait, yeah.."

Beeping. Phone turned off.

I rushed to my car, feeling so stupid.

Mama opened the main door as soon as my car entered the yard.

"Eat already?" tanyanya gently.

I nodded, lying again. "Why haven't you slept?" my many.

"Where can my mom sleep.. Mama thinks of her only child.. Are you so busy at the office? Mama prefers you to work in your old office, deh.." said Mama at length.

I climbed the stairs, rushed to my room.

"It's okay, really, Ma.. What matters.. I'm happy, I can pay the bills. Yes, yes, Ma.. I'm tired. I'll go to sleep first. Mama too, yeah.."

Mom nodded and I left her to the room.

Next morning..

I woke up hearing a noise from the first floor. The voices of people screaming. I half-consciously walked out of the room and was shocked. Inside the house were already dozens of men with frightening looks. They brought the things in this house and took them out of the house.

"Ma!" I ran towards the first floor.

Mama was crying, in the presence of a well-dressed middle-aged man. Next to Mama, Bibi also cried and seemed to be begging the same man.

"I'll give you three more days to leave the house for Mom and Family!" said the man.

"Ma.. Who's she?"

"I work in the foreclosure section of Bank Jakarta. Father and Mother Luke have donated this house and its contents to our bank and it is due three months ago."

Like lightning in broad daylight.

"Sir.. Please, Sir.. Give us some time." said Mama.

I didn't blink, still trying to digest what happened.

"Can't, Mom. We are just doing our duty. Remember, yes, Mom.. Three days." said the man then he and the whole herd left. Our house is now half empty. The television, the chairs, the displays, and whatever else they brought.

Mom fell to the floor. Gosh darn.. My heart is not entirely healthy.

"Ma.. What's going on, Ma? Come here, sit down.." I pulled Mama to sit on a sofa that had not been picked up by the debt collector.

I picked up a drink for Mama and stroked her back.

"Mom sorry, Son.."

"Actually..how much do Papa and Mama owe to the bank?"

"All this is because when Papa was sick, Mama had to pay for the Hospital and you know.. It's not cheap, La. So Mama put this house in the bank."

"Yes, Ma. How much do we owe the bank?"

"Tree billion flowers, son.." Mama wiped her tears with tissue.

Whahuh? 3 Billion? Where can I get that kind of money?

"Yes already, Ma.. Lula will go to the bank to ask for more time. The important thing is, now Mama don't think about that just yet. Rest, yes. Lula will definitely find a way out."

Mama sobbing. "But, Mama really doesn't want to trouble you."

"Engga, Mother.. It's Lula's job as a child. In the past, Mama and Papa were guarding Lula. Now, let Lula fight for our home, Papa's only legacy." I said trying to convince Mama even though my own heart was covered in deep confusion.

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