Playboys
#23. Full Months
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“How's your new job?” ask Katherine.
He and Liliana decided to meet, at Katherine's insistence of course. Due to loneliness and having no other friends, Liliana finally agreed. It's also Saturday, and the day off, that afternoon they met at a restaurant not far from Liliana's apartment. It looks like it will be a restaurant subscribed to Liliana, because in addition to being close, the place is also convenient. The eagle is busy alone in his stroller accompanied by a collection of toys.
“You want me to answer like what? Office work is always boring, right?”
“Yes, I agree. I was also bored, every day only the files I was facing were accompanied by very annoying meetings. My life has completely changed.”
Liliana laughed at the desperate tone coming out of Katherine's lips, she agreed with it, but how else? This job promises a good salary. “Didn't you have a fiancee? You can definitely kill boring time together,” Liliana said.
“Ah, I almost forgot, I brought her here. I'm pretty sure you'd be surprised to see it.”
“Why do you always say the same thing? Is she that handsome that I should be surprised?” ask Liliana in amusement.
In retrospect, Katherine always said that she was sure to be very surprised when she saw her fiance. Every meeting they had, or just a chat on their phone, it was never absent Katherine said. Or this time, the man who became the fiancee of this woman was not too handsome and very old? As is common in dramas and telenovelas.
“Wait and see,” replied Katherine. “Oh yes, I heard you're going to have a birthday party for Eagle?” ask Katherine.
Katherine swiped the Eagle cheek with anxiety. This one baby is never bothered with strangers who want to approach him, he will instead scream with joy when others approach him. Just like Katherine did today.
“Ya, not a festive celebration, just small. Invite my coworkers, then the apartment neighbors, and you guys. I don't have many acquaintances here.”
Liliana watches Katherine play with the Eagle. Time passed so quickly, it felt like just yesterday she felt the pain of giving birth, struggling alone to take care of the Eagle was still very common for her, then now, the tiny baby was growing bigger. Liliana enjoys the process, and will increasingly continue to dig all that to become an amazing Mother for the Eagle.
Although initially very troublesome, but over time everything has become a habit, and now it has become a mandatory routine. If you remember all the pain he felt first, then compared to now, he felt he had passed many obstacles and everything he managed to pass well.
“When are you getting married then? Wouldn't you guys be better off getting married?” ask Liliana.
“I doubt I could marry her, you know, she looks a lot like the guy who plays women a lot. Who guarantees I can be happy with him?”
Katherine's words were like Liliana's insinuation. He used to think that way before deciding to get in touch with Dimitri, and it is evident that they are now separated. Okay, there won't be a sentence here, thinking about the word ‘if’ had just made Liliana nauseous. All of that will only add to his regret, even though he also loves the man very much.
“Oh, she's here,” said Katherine.
Liliana's gaze was on someone who had just entered the door of the restaurant. His eyes were rounded instantly, this was not the wrong person, right? Why is Richard here? And Liliana didn't see it wrong, did she? Katherine waved to Richard.
“Richard? How can you be here?” liliana asked after Richard got to their table.
“Really, right? You must be very surprised to see it,” said Katherine.
“You're engaged? How can?” liliana Cecar.
Richard laughed at the shocked look on Liliana's face. Maybe Liliana didn't remember when they had met at the party a few months ago, but Richard remembered very much because they passed each other. Richard's conclusion was, Liliana and Katherine were friends, and it turned out to be true.
“You regret for rejecting me first?” Richard Goda.
Katherine's smile faded as Richard stared at Liliana, not at all greeting her who was clearly sitting side by side at this moment. Okay, they're friends, but Katherine doesn't know what their relationship is. But, isn't this so overdone, she's Richard's fiancee here.
Liliana laughed, this man is still like before, very fond of joking and also teasing him. “If I regret it, I won't have children now.”
Richard's gaze turned to the Eagle who was staring at the three adults with his round eyes. Richard also rubbed his round cheeks with anxiety, he had a nephew at this time, if only these two friends were not separated.
“How are you?” ask Richard.
Katherine was completely ignored, as Richard focused only on Liliana, and occasionally paid attention to the Eagle. He can't be jealous, right? After all, they came from Berlin to Frankfurt not for a vacation. At the moment he justifies all the opinions he has thought since, if Richard is indeed a female player. Anyways, anyway,
their engagement is also only based on business, right?
This guy is really good at playing his part. There's no reason to love this guy any more.
**
Actually, Katherine had no reason to be jealous of Liliana, she did not seem interested in Richard. They look like old friends, regardless of what relationship they once had. In fact, Katherine simply disliked the way Richard gently looked at Liliana. While when they were both, such a gaze was never obtained by Katherine. Naturally, right, if he's jealous?
Wait, this is unnatural. Why should Katherine be jealous? Their relationship was not that close, and Richard would have been great if he knew the feelings he was feeling right now. This is what he hates about matchmaking, let alone business matchmaking. There is no love in it, only material in it. He wants to get a man in a normal way, fall in love, then be happy to the end.
In retrospect, all that he could not get. Enzo is like that, the matchmaking constantly comes from the father. They're stale or what, anyway? Did they get married on a business basis? As far as he knew, his parents married because they loved each other, not on the basis of an arranged marriage.
“You're going to get drunk tonight?”
Without even turning her head, Katherine already knew who was asking that. It was very clear that Richard, he must be very happy because he had met Liliana. He should not insist on meeting the two if it ends like this. If it was like this, Katherine was afraid that she would see Liliana in a different way.
“Yes, and it doesn't seem to be any of your business. I'm already in the legal age to get drunk,” replied Katherine with a ketus.
Richard tilted his body, then propped the palm up on his chin, and watched Katherine who looked to be enjoying the bitter drink immensely. Since then, this woman has not talked much, and now she is sniffling. Even though this afternoon he could still see the smile of his fiancee, a terrible change in the mood of a woman.
“It's my business because you're my fiancee.”
“Ah, I really hate it when men have said something like this. Listen to me, Richard. Not all women like the nature of power and territorial like that, initially it is sweet, in the end it is just a cover for other relationships,” said Katherine.
He's not drunk yet. Remember if his tolerance for alcohol was very good? Yeah, it's like that. He couldn't say anything important in a drunken state. Alcohol helped him give him the courage to say all that, because in his usual condition, he wouldn't say any of this.
“You seem to be drunk.” Richard hardened his expression, he only disliked it when Katherine said all those words. There was no joking or nervousness in that sentence.
Katherine didn't comment on Richard's remarks. He took out a few euros from his handbag, and
just put it on the table. After he got up from his seat, he was still very conscious, maybe he would get drunk again in his hotel room. It's no fun if he gets drunk again in front of this guy.
Richard blocked Katherine's arm. “Come back to your hotel, I'm in no mood to serve you,” said Katherine. Richard's hand was taken off, and Katherine soon left the club.
**
Dimitri decided to come again to Germany, because of Liliana's call a few days ago. He did not expect to get the call, even if it all had to do with the Eagle. Among them today, only the Eagle is the reason they met, as well as other reasons for discussion
them. At least Dimitri was involved in something like this.
The event was held in Liliana's apartment, because it was not a big celebration. Only a few were invited, including several neighbors, himself, and a man named Enzo. Do they have plans to get married in the future?
Throughout the event, Liliana and Enzo looked close, they even laughed together. There was a sense of tightness running along his heart, but on one hand he also felt relieved. At least she could see Liliana's smile again, after the many cries she saw from the woman. Maybe they're happy they're not together.
“Stay longer, you have come all the way here,” Liliana told Dimitri.
The event had ended fifteen minutes ago, some neighbors had also returned one by one. Only Liliana, Dimitri, and Enzo remain. Awkward situation, right?
“Maybe you have to send me home, you choose a far country to live in.”
Liliana was silent for a moment to digest Dimitri's sentence. Seeing that, made Dimitri become amused himself. “Garing really, huh? I was originally joking,” Dimitri said.
Liliana smiled wryly, trying not to be too awkward in front of Dimitri. Their divorce was one thing, and the matter of the Eagle was also one other thing that should be addressed from now on. They couldn't be awkward with each other, when it came to Eagles at least.
“You may have to take a class if you have time.”
“That's bad?”
Liliana smiled amusedly looking at Dimitri's serious face when asking. “Your son can run away if he knows his Father is always serious,” Liliana said. It's not hard, is it? Just need to get used to it so they can stay like this.
Dimitri also smiled at the words, not believing he could smile like this after their divorce. He wants to be sorry, but he wants to be grateful. Those two things are very different.
“Liliana, I'll be home now,” said Enzo. The two turned towards Enzo at the same time who seemed to have just exited the Eagle's room. The man had even entered his son's room, should he feel angry?
“Ah, yes. Thank you for coming,” said Liliana.
Enzo smiled at Liliana, then looked at Dimitri at a glance. He wanted to stay longer in this house with Eagle, and Liliana, but not when there was a female ex-husband he liked. He wanted to forbid the man to come or even meet Liliana and the Eagle, but he did not have that right. Enzo does not even know the cause of the divorce, their relationship has not gone that far, because Liliana also always gives invisible limits.
“You cooked food for today?” ask Dimitri.
Actually he wanted to ask a question about the man to Liliana, but he did not. He wanted to know if this man was the best for Liliana, he wanted the man to really love and take care of Liliana, unlike her. Things like that are still allowed, right?
“Ya, including her birthday cake. How's it feel?”
“You really are a great Mom, because it feels so good, and among all your busyness, you can still do everything alone.” The praise was sincere from Dimitri's heart, not for insinuations or anything else. She always knew that Liliana would be a great woman, and also a great mother.
Liliana smiled, Dimitri's words warmed her heart. But it was a bit strange to hear it from her ex-husband straight away. He could not forget their status. Starting with friendship, then facing various problems before really being together, even after they are together, the problems are not
never stopped coming until now they separated again and became two people who do not have any relationship.
But, how about mentioning their relationship? Ex-husband and wife, why does it sound so painful?
“How are you?” ask Liliana.
“You alone?”
There was a small smile on Liliana's lips. Talking just the two of them like this, makes the memory of the past rise again. When they were both students, their first meeting, happy things in those moments.
“I want to answer happy, but afraid to hurt you,” Liliana said.
“At least don't be too honest, try to make it as smooth as possible.” Dimitri's lips curved because of Liliana's answer. Funny when they smile like this when their status as a couple is over.
The day ended with the two telling each other until the sun returned to the horizon, until the Eagle woke up from his sleep. They were no longer husband and wife, but this time there was something else that bound them. Even if they have their own lives, they will still have a reason to return.
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THE END
***malicious laughter (2)**
