Playboys
#2# Take 7
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“I can't anymore, Richard.”
“What do you mean by can't?” Richard looked at Kate coldly.
“This relationship, this engagement. I can no longer live it, we better split up,” Kate said. He lowered his head, this was all that was thought of in his pretty head after the incident at the restaurant.
He loved Richard of course, but he couldn't allow himself to be distressed in the thoughts of Michelle and Richard either. Consider him a coward, because the conversation about marriage is also the hardest for Kate. There was no marriage agenda in her mind, she only wanted to be with Richard for a long time, but it seemed that Michelle did not like this.
“What's because of the man in the restaurant?” ask Richard. He was hurt, never once did he think of ending this relationship. Kate's the only one she wants, not the other, doesn't Kate know that?
Lucky they were in Kate's apartment, at least there would be no scenes like excessive telenovelas in public places. But it will still end up painful as well. No one ever said if there was a happy farewell, maybe he did not have the slightest feeling.
Kate looked into Richard's injured eye, not wanting it to be like this. Kate could have told her what Michelle told her yesterday, but, that would only add to the problem. Michelle is Richard's only beloved sister, although they live apart, it only adds to the problem that Richard and Michelle have also fought over this.
“I just don't think we can be together anymore, Richard. You can get a better woman than me. Isn't it also about business from the beginning?”
If hurting Richard could get the man away, then Kate would. He has very often hurt men, Richard is only a umpteenth man who will be hurt, there will be no problems that matter. But, looking into those eyes made some of Kate's heart ache. After all, of the many men who became his father's coworkers, why should Richard?
“What have you been thinking of him like that all this time? During these three years we were together, and all this was just about business?”
Kate turned her gaze away, she couldn't look into those eyes much longer. It was also heavy, the last time he felt the pain of separation was seven years ago, or so, he had forgotten that day.
“I'll tell my dad if our relationship is over, you better go home.”
“Can't you give me a reason..,” Richard said.
Kate's steps stopped, she did not want to allow her body just to look at Richard. His defenses will collapse in an instant and all this will still not end. Indeed, from the beginning Kate should not accept this engagement, although she also has the same feelings. What good is having the same feeling if you can't be together in the end?
“What reasons are still needed? I've managed to lead my father's company, now it's more developed and I'm sure in the next few years everything will go well. You are no longer needed here,” said Kate as cold as possible.
Kate moved her feet back into the room. He also heard the apartment door open and then closed again, which means Richard had also returned home. Now, Kate has got the title of the stupidest and cowardly woman of the century. Of all the options, he chose to release Richard. What is wrong with maintaining this relationship? That's what all couples do when they face problems, right?
Kate's tears shed, this was not her desire either and she had felt a sense of stupidity and regret. He didn't care if he had to give up many projects billions or even trillions, but releasing Richard was the last thing he ever thought of. This heartbreak is real, and it feels so painful.
Kate knelt on the floor of the apartment, which was colder tonight. Little Isaac just escaped his mouth, he loved Richard, loved him so much. Kate squeezed the blouse she was wearing, hoping to ease the pain that had surrounded her. It turned out to hurt more than he imagined, and the stuffing he couldn't stop.
“I'm sorry, Richard. I'm sorry.”
**
Liliana looked back at Nabila who had just finished taking care of all the divorce papers for Reno. This was the worst thing Nabila had ever faced in her entire life and also throughout her marriage. The lecture period was filled only by Reno, there was never another man who entered his life besides Reno, until now they were married and had two very funny children
Infidelity never entered into the mind of Nabila, especially by a Reno. The man hurt and destroyed everything they had together. All destroyed in one day when Nabila knew all the rot that was stored by her husband.
“You all right, Bill?” ask Liliana carefully.
What should Liliana say to appease her best friend? He has a very different nature from Nabila, and can not say wise sentences like Nabila often said to him. Liliana was just a realistic person and spoke sarcastically, coldly, and honestly, but that was not what Nabila needed.
Nabila gave her faint smile. Who would be okay in such a situation? “You don't have any other questions? Very cliche, anyway,” said Nabila.
“No way, right, if I am just gini, ‘you are happy, Bil?’. I still have a feeling for picking sentences.”
A small laugh now slid off Nabila's lips. All of this was painful, and there was not the slightest bit of happiness from this decision. He also has other problems besides this divorce, his two children. How to explain to his two children if his parents can no longer be together.
There's nothing to fix in an affair, believe me. An apology is one thing, the rest is another. When one person has betrayed a household, there is absolutely no way back to unite. The child is one strong reason that holds the divorce going on. Nabila could have survived for the sake of his two children, but he could not see the husband in the same view, everything was different.
“How did you feel when you decided to get divorced?” ask Nabila.
“I also don't want a divorce, Li. But, I can't look at Reno the same anymore. I will only be emotional and cry, this is our great fight since the first time dating until now,” said Nabila.
Yeah, Liliana knows that. Nabila and Reno are very different in terms of nature, but never once did they face a relationship called break-up or other quarrels that could cause problems. They were so calm that they decided to get married, and now. Everything was so smooth and calm, until the news of this affair.
“I'm selfish, right, Li. I should be able to think about my children before deciding to split up, me.
Liliana clasped both hands of Nabila. “All decisions must have their own risks. If you choose to survive, there must also be more risk that you bear. You are not wrong, you must have really thought about all this before making a decision, do not blame yourself, Bil.”
Only that sentence could slide off Liliana's lips, not entirely true, but what happened was like that. Whatever decision we choose, whether it is bad or good, there must be risks that follow. When we fall in love, there is always a risk of heartbreak. When we choose to let someone go, there is always the risk of heartbreak. All of those things are already part of our destiny line, and we will definitely feel them at least once or even many times.
Of all the risks that exist, there must be good things that will happen, lessons that we can receive so as not to repeat the same mistakes. All of that must have happened too, all we can do is live. If you don't want to take a lot of risks, don't do anything, don't make any decisions, but you can't grow.
“All will be well, right, Li?” ask Nabila with a clean slit.
Liliana simply nodded her head with a faint smile on her lips, she still clasped Nabila's hand tightly, hoping that the grasp could expel all the worries in Nabila's mind.
**
There's nothing Elle wants in this world anymore, maybe getting out of Germany is her main goal, but she can't do it either. He couldn't get out of Germany until all his father's debts ran out, and that was like the impossible thing. How do you pay off debts that may amount to trillions?
He was an only child, with a mother who was released after the death of her father. The mobsters are just after Elle for all the debt. Perhaps expecting all the mafia to perish in this world is also part of his wish, the least he wants is to see his mother again, the woman who only cares about the treasure.
But, it seems like God is back to testing Elle. It's impossible if life goes smoothly without a little obstacle, right? Working as Enzo's subordinate was the best thing Elle had ever felt, but the appearance of her mother again after disappearing for two years was the last thing Elle wanted.
The woman had been in Elle's studio apartment for two days, and was as willing to rule the small studio as hers.
“Actually what do you want?” asked Elle coldly. Calling Mother is one form of politeness that she still uses. No need to be too polite to a Sicilian Caroline, an oriental woman who was born and raised in Singapore before meeting Bramantyo Danuwijaya.
“I really like this apartment, but why don't you rent a bigger apartment? Didn't you already work for a big company? I'm sure your salary is more than enough to do that,” Caroline said.
“Yes, all will be enough if I do not bear all the debts you have caused.”
There was absolutely no look of guilt or sympathy in the eyes of the forty-year-old woman. He just nodded his head, as if it wasn't a big thing. Of course it's not a big thing, because he's not in charge. During this time the woman was just busy having fun with a different man every night, which made Elle very embarrassed to have such a Mother.
Their faces are very similar, Elle is a younger version of Caroline, and they are equally beautiful with oriental faces and pure white skin. They also both went down the gene with a cold face, anyone who did not know Elle well, they would assume if Elle was very cold and arrogant, he said, all of that is exacerbated by the nature of Elle that has limited his socialization.
“Why do you have to take pains to work if I can help you to work while having fun?” Caroline raised her eyebrows looking at Elle. “You don't have to work hard like this, or you can marry your boss. There is always an easy way to all problems. You're the one who made it all difficult,” continued
Caroline with the sarcasm.
Elle's face hardened to hear the words coming out of her own mother. Is this really her real mother? Why are they so different? The mother that Elle knew first, was very gentle and considerate, although sometimes also very hard and disciplined. In front of him now, only the haughty woman asked him to do such contemptuous work.
“Do not equate me and Mom, I still have the pride not to do such lowly work.”
“Preference yourself? You still have it? After all the money your father caused you, you're still talking about self-esteem?” Caroline laughed so hard she clapped her hands together.
“Did you forget if all this was also because of your mother and your greed?” ask Elle again.
Caroline did not answer the question, she grabbed her handbag that she had placed near the sofa. “I just came by here and offered you a good thing, but you turned it down. Inside your body flows the same blood as me, you're the same as me even if you don't want to admit it.”
The woman stepped towards the door of the apartment, before completely disappearing from behind the door, she looked back at her only daughter. “Tak forever self-esteem that you maintain it will help you. We've been devastated since your father's death, just accept that fact.” And the woman's body disappeared behind the apartment door.
It's not about not accepting the fact that his father is dead, it's about him. Perhaps, being the only princess of Danuwijaya looks very pleasant, in fact, it is a hell of the world. Danuwijaya loved Elle so much, he never lacked the slightest affection from his father, until he grew up to be a spoiled princess.
The father taught Elle a lot about being an independent woman and not being dependent on others. It always boasts the name Danuwijaya embedded behind its name, Elle liked it first, although at the risk of many who hate it.
Evidently with some people who began to show their hatred when Elle had nothing and became a fugitive of the mafia because of the debt he had. Of all these things, only self-esteem remains of an Elleanor Danuwijaya, can she not boast of that pride and start building her own new life?
**
