Neighbor Husband

Episode 35 - Boyfriend Betting Results (2)

"So that extravagant birthday party you made was just to draw me in on your bet?" ask Dede in the middle of Ina's story.

Ina didn't answer. His lips were tightly clenched. Although his heart wanted to tell the truth, but his mind said something else. He was very afraid of what Dede would do.

"You don't want to answer? I know for a few weeks you haven't been home. You must be afraid your parents will ask, right? If you're not telling the truth, what would happen if the video was watched by both of your parents?" dede threat. His chest was already tight once in a while holding back anger.

The woman dressed in a mini dress finally nodded slowly. His head remains down. She was very afraid to look at her husband at this moment. But he was more afraid that his father and mother would learn of his bad behavior.

"But why didn't your father say anything when I was introduced to him? At that time there was also a firm," asked Dede.

"Dad and mom never knew I was dating Teguh. I did everything secretly."

"I thought so" said Dede. He paused his speech for a moment. His lips sipped the ice cappucino he ordered earlier.

"I do feel a little, if you invite me to draw my attention to you. We never talked before. I can't believe there's a bigger secret than this. Then everything you've done up to now, is that all just a bet?" whispered Dede sad.

Ina shakes. "After you turned me down indirectly at the party, slowly my friends began to leave me. I never hang out again either. My teenage life is boring. Then my selfishness to get you is getting higher" Ina said. He stopped the story for a moment.

"I followed you into theater, volunteered for an orphanage that wasn't even my interest at all. All of that just to get you. But I don't understand. After everything I've done, you haven't even glanced at me" Ina whispered. He sounded angry and desperate.

"But I will always do what you want" Dede argued.

"Yes. You did everything. Performing in a big theater, filling the drums in my favorite indie band, attending parties that I hold, even taking me from a beauty course," Ina said. He took a piece of tissue and wiped his tears on his cheek.

"But you're like a robot doing all my wish without the slightest protest. At the same time, your heart keeps a distance from me, even always refusing to say if we've been dating since the school theater. It's like there's someone's heart you want to take care of. I even struggled to ask your close friends for help" Ina continued.

Dede pensively heard Ina's words. The woman realized everything. Dede's feelings raged. He wants to be very angry. But on the other hand, he was also curious about Ina's story to the end. What help do his friends do?

"But why didn't you stop doing it? Is winning that bet everything? What kind of help do they do?" said Dede while grinding his teeth. If not in a crowded place, it feels like he has been cursing the woman in front of him since.

"The feeling of wanting to win a bet, long ago turned into an obsession. I know almost everything you like and dislike, including the martabak. I did it sincerely, because I started to like you" Ina half-whispered. He sipped the iced tea he just had on his message again.

"Keep all the women away from me? Is that why their friends all bully Luke, like I made him?" thought Dede furious.

"I beg... Trust me," pinta Ina says.

"How can I believe that you destroyed it first?"

"I.. that..," Ina could not answer. What Dede said was true.

Ina held back her increasingly trembling body. His body felt weak and helpless. He has been afraid ever since. Plus, he hasn't had any food since last night.

"As I said earlier. I think, with us talking to each other openly, there is hope to improve the relationship as before. We can self-introspect each other, and I'll try to forgive what you've done" Dede said.

"But after everything I've heard just now, it seems like I'm going to change my decision again. I could have pretended to have forgotten everything that had happened. But what about my parents and your parents? You have lied to your parents for a long time" said Dede.

"Pardon me" said Ina amid tears.

"Straight always confide, if he is never satisfied with his wife's game, especially after they have children. And I was wondering, what's hers like, and can I satisfy her?" crying Ina. He wiped his mucus-filled nose with tissue.

"But after that, I felt guilty and sorry. But he kept coming to me, and threatening to spread our past and the stakes" Ina continued.

"There's no point in explaining it now. I've been hurt. Now, we stay apart first. I'll find you a boarding place, then send you enough money. Do as you please there. Tell me anytime if you want a divorce," said Dede with a heavy heart.

"wait. Don't leave me, "Ina's crying is exploding. Some of the visitors look towards them.

"I promise, I promise to fix everything" Ina pinta said. He grabbed Dede's hand and held it.

"Don't be like this. We are in a public place again. My decision has not changed. If you keep pushing, then I will put my demands back to the court" Dede said firmly. He then brushed Ina's hand away and left her in a state of tears.

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