Playboys

Bonus Chapter: Lilies Florist

I really like lily flowers. Maybe it's because my name is Liliana so I love lily, or maybe my name used to be inspired by lily. I don't know, I never asked my parents for sure about it. For sure I really like the beauty of the flower itself, especially the white lily.

I once read the history of lily accidentally in a book, and it has a very beautiful story.

In ancient Greece, it was mentioned in a Greek legend that the Lily flower came from the milk spilled by the goddess Hera. It is said that when Goddess Hera breastfed her son, Hercules, she accidentally spilled her milk on earth. That is the beginning of the growth of lily on earth.

It's just a legend, I don't know for sure. Lily itself has the meaning of purity, purity, and politeness. My favorite lily is a white lily with Casablanca Lily. Maybe I like it because it has a really beautiful meaning. Casablanca Lily symbolizes something sacred, clean, and very charming.

Maybe if you want to marry a lover or wife, can give lily flowers. Roses are a little too common. I practically loved all kinds of flowers, but Dimitri never gave me flowers. Perhaps flowers are too cheap for him, who can buy something more expensive.

I've made up with him. It is better to make peace than to let this problem drag on. I tried to understand his position, but also remained vigilant. For a heartbroken person like me, this incident always makes me cautious about everything.

Love never lasts long if you don't take care of it. Maybe I'm better suited to be a motivator than opening a flower shop like this, because so many wise sentences that I express. It's just part of my journey, not something to make up. So, if you want to apply it or make a reference, it doesn't matter.

So, today is the inauguration of my flower shop. I rejected all forms of lavish events Dimitri offered me. Since long ago, I never liked luxury events that are often held by large companies that are only filled by rich people

Only my friends were present. But you know that my friend is only Nabila and her husband. I also have Kevin and Ayu, then, it seems like that's all. I don't have many friends, maybe that's why Dimitri really wants to throw a fancy party like he should. But this is just a flower shop, I also just chose a small and minimalist building.

Guess what we did?

We were just chatting. That'sthat's all. Weird, right? At least I've arranged some flowers, and I'll do it again when a customer arrives.

“I didn't expect you to be interested in the same thing that is quite sentimental like gini,” said Nabila.

I laughed at his words. Like I'm not really me, but time goes on, and people change too. Maybe I should also show my emotional side often. I've been buried for too long in my extraordinary indifference.

“Married make my sentimental side out.”

It's just me, Nabila, and Ayu here. Men are enjoying other times, maybe talking about business, which obviously won't suit us. “You're next, Yu. Kevin is ready?” my many.

Ayu laughed dryly. Usually if I talk about Kevin, Ayu will smile shyly. There seems to be something different about Ayu. “Not thought, Ma'am. I'm not ready either, mentally.”

Ayu is a girl I trust a lot among my many acquaintances. He reminds me so much of myself when I was his age. Excited, innocent, timid, like there's nothing bad to look for to bring him down. Ever since his arrival, I felt like there was another, like there was another. That polo smile I haven't even seen since.

“You have the same problem Kevin?” ask again.

“Nothing, Ma'am.”

“You have done ‘itu’ with Kevin?” ask Nabila.

Ayu looked at Nabila in confusion. Of course Ayu wouldn't know something like that. And I know very well what ‘itu’ means by Nabila. “Do not poisonin Ayu the same strange thing, Bil.”

“You are also the same first time Dimitri. I inget bang—“

“Yu, don't ever hear Nabila's talk, huh? He already has a gini son, but his brain never really,” cut me. I don't want Nabila to say anything strange in front of Ayu. Even if that's the truth, it would be very strange if something like that was talked about in the open like this.

**

I was preparing dinner at home as usual, this afternoon the opening of my flower shop went well as usual. No customers have actually come to buy flowers yet, but it doesn't matter. Isn't it natural for the first opening?

Dimitri and I have decided not to prolong our problem because Evelyn of course. Not that I believe it completely, there could be lies in that sentence. Past trauma taught me many things, including trust. That's one of the most sensitive issues I have to accept.

“What are you cooking?” ask Dimitri.

I turned my head and found Dimitri looking at me from the kitchen door. “Your favorite spaghetti, soon to be done, you sit down.” I gave my best smile to this man who was my husband.

There are no interesting stories in our household, we just live it like most couples. I've always believed in him, and because of Michelle's problems I see him as another man I never knew before.

Ever since I decided to forgive and accept it, my trust had been reduced a little. It's also hard for me, I should have trusted my husband. Especially because of the appearance of Evelyn which I think is very random, and Dimitri who did something that is very not himself just because of the woman Evelyn.

I put two spaghetti dishes on the dinner table. My cooking skills are already quite proficient, but I also can't really cook something very complicated. Spaghetti is quite easy, and we both love it, simple dishes like this are very easy for me.

“Where is your project with Evelyn?” my many.

“He signed the contract, and I asked Mr. Surya to take care of everything.”

After we got married, Dimitri no longer took care of his family's company. He owned a company in his name in the property sector, which he currently manages. While the Aldino family company is officially diverted to Kevin. Business families that are very promising, you only need to be at home waiting for your husband to come home, but at the risk of your husband being able to cheat with other men.

“You still can't believe that Evelyn is really my client?” ask Dimitri.

“I try, Al, but indeed for now I can not,” said I. I have expressed my honesty very often, and yes, for myself, those who say that have felt that it is very cruel. What about Dimitri who always accepts all my honesty?

“I won't repeat the same mistake again, I promise, Li.”

I looked at Dimitri who looked solemn with his words. If my husband is bored with me, is that a natural thing? I mean, it's possible that Dimitri was bored of me always being honest, right?

“You can be honest about anything with me, it was never a problem for me. You know I hate lying, right?”

The latter dream came to me very often, but I kept thinking positively. Dimitri can't just cheat on me. He always promised to take care of me, and I will believe in his promise this time. I can get through this.

**

“How are you doing there, son?” said my mom who just called.

It's been two hours since I opened my flower shop, and Mom just called. If I count, I haven't been home to my parents since I got married. Characteristics of children who are very ungodly, but can be said I have a lot of free time after quitting my job. But, there's no way I'm going home to my parents without Dimitri, is there?

Dimitri is still very busy taking care of his company, and I will very patiently wait until he has free time to do the leave.

“Lili good, Mom. Same mom Father how are you there?”

“Mothers are good Fathers. How is your flower shop there? Smoothly?”

“Currently too, Mom. It's a pity that I couldn't come yesterday, but there are so many beautiful flowers here. I'd love to see it here.”

My mother loved flowers. My parents' yard is full of ornamental plants and flowers, the result of my father and mother's activities so far. That's also why I opened a flower shop, if there's anything I don't understand, I can ask my mom. And flowers are also a familiar thing to me, besides paper and reports.

When I told her about the plan to open a flower shop, my mother was very enthusiastic. But baby, he couldn't be here yesterday. My mom and dad had other plans that day.

“Let's see your flower shop there. How's Dimitri doing? You guys getting along?”

I'd love to say that we're not okay, even though it's more obvious that we don't have a problem. But the truth is, there's something unfinished between us, and I'm forced to finish. Bad habit.

“Mother is calm, we got along. Which father, Ma?”

“Yes you still have business in his office, but I have told you many times so do not be tired. But, your father always comes if called again to his office, Your father, exactly the same you.”

I laughed at Mom's nagging. Me and Dad are the same father and son, we are very hardworking. Working beyond your own ability. Dad retired two years ago from his office, but occasionally he still comes to work if asked.

“As long as Dad can still, why not work? At home continue to make Dad's bones more porous.” That's what Dad said when I asked him why he was still working despite his retirement. Dad's brain is still in need in the office, new employees will not be able to replace how intelligent Dad thought.

“Don't be in anger kept his Dad, Mom, Dad also need motion,” I said amusedly. I imagined how Dad would look when Mom started with her talk.

“Your father if not in ingetin can-can forget and not stop working. Mother who became lonely in living alone at home continues.”

The risk of being an only child, I didn't have a sister, so when I got married and left my mother's house, my parents would be lonely. If the city doesn't need an airplane, maybe I've caught up with my mom at home in a car and brought her here.

“Yes already, Mom closes first, huh? You continue to work, salamin for your husband. Don't forget to play here if you have free time.”

I pressed the red mark on my phone and our connection was cut off. It seems like all of a sudden, I miss my mom and Dad. It may be true that an only child is a spoiled child, I have never shown that trait in the past, but now I miss them so much.

Marriage is the destiny of every human being, because in fact we have been chosen a partner by the Almighty. I don't regret the decision to get married, I just suddenly feel sad because of something I don't know. Probably since knowing Dimitri's actions. I'm very sensitive about trust, and right now my trust is shaky.

**

“So Mom called, nitip greetings for you,” I said. I just put a freshly cooked vegetable soup on the dinner table.

At least Dimitri came home on time, he did not come home late at night like yesterday. Maybe I'm just too paranoid about the experience that's been going on. How could I not trust my husband?

Dimitri smiled at me, alternately staring at the menu that I just finished making at the dining table. “Greetings to Mom, I also haven't called your Mom in a long time.”

It's a little exaggerated, I even scrutinized Dimitri's face closely. I could tell the lies he had told in an instant, I had been longer than long to know this man.

“When are you on leave? I'm going to Mom's house with you.”

The smile on Dimitri's face faded, as did me staring at that face. “This is not yet one year after our wedding leave, and I also have some work that is a bit late in preparing because of the new child. So I can't come with you yet.”

Dimitri is the owner of the company, he can take a vacation for a while and Dimitri can definitely do that. Dimitri arranged everything, why should he be afraid just to apply for leave?

“But if you want to go, I can buy the plane ticket. My job really can not stay,” said Dimitri again. My disappointed face may look full of disappointment.

Dimitri is a hard worker, but it still makes no sense to me. “You have no problem I go alone?” my many.

“I can match your schedule, so we can go together.”

Either Dimitri's job is a lot, or he has another job to complete. Cheating, like. All the bad things in my brain were almost out, just waiting until Dimitri came back with all his honesty, but I don't know when.

This convinced me that there was something wrong with Dimitri. Do you believe that humans can completely change for the better?

I believe, only, there are some habits and also traits that would be difficult to change if not for the desire of the person himself. Dimitri, I believe in winning my heart, I just can't believe that he loves me sincerely. I'm sorry I was so prejudiced, but my heart keeps saying the same thing.

**