Sephia's Deceptions

The arrival of Alex

"marry me?" ask Lidya naively. "i'm married, Ndre."

Irrespective of Lidya's answer is enough to make Andre's heart sore. "Not so, I mean if you're divorced with your husband, I want to accept and marry you," explained Andre with a blushing face.

Lidya. A divorce? It was the word Alex always said in his ear. Will they really get divorced? While his father-in-law has requests and challenges that he must meet and face.

"We're just talking about something else, yeah," Lidya said, switching the conversation. He who started, he was also the one who finally felt careless himself because of it. Although actually from a long time ago he had a heart against Andre, but he was afraid to honestly admit it all this time, for fear that their friendship was damaged. Without realizing it, Andre also turned out to have the same feelings, like himself. And for now, it's better that they talk about something else than that he's mispronounced.

"How are you doing, are you still studying in America?" ask Lidya.

"It's done. I now live in Bandung, continue Papa's company there," replied Andre as he secured his seat. His eyes were not looking at Lidya. In his heart he admired the beautiful and mature look that his childhood friend now had.

"Oh yeah? Been in Bandung?"

"Lumayan, it's been two months."

Lidya pouted hearing that. "Two months but you didn't call or tell me at all" he protested. "Where's your sweet promise, little boy?"

Andre laughs at Lidya's childhood call to her. Decil boy, reminded himself that when he was still often playing in dirty places and often scolded by his mother. Lidya also not infrequently berated him, because he was blamed, because of his clothes Andre so dirty, even though completely the act of Andre himself at that time.

"My phone's gone, I've lost contact with a lot of people, including you," Andre said.

"Mugged?"

"I forgot it at the ATM machine. I was in a hurry then, so I didn't have time to check."

"Ck! Old habits are carried everywhere. Next time use a rope, hang it around your neck so it doesn't go away" Lidya grumbled.

"If not then I will not be horrified again nagging you, Lidya," said Andre quickly. Both then laughed. Both hold each other's longings and memories.

"If you know you're married like this, I'd rather not come here" murmured Andre quietly, but it could still be heard by Lidya.

"Why is that?"

"Yes, how is it. You could say I'm disappointed in you."

Lidya's heart was racing. What's the matter? Is there something Andre keeps about him?

"You mean, disappointed how?" ask Lidya to know. He doesn't want to misunderstand.

"Related that you're no longer alone, that I can take with me everywhere, like I used to be" replied Andre.

Lidya smiled hearing that. "How else, fate has said something else. I have to obey my parents" replied Lidya.

"Commissioned? You're betrothed?" ask Andre carefully. Sometimes he glanced inside, afraid if suddenly someone came, especially Lidya's father or mother.

Lidya just smiled answering him. Making Andre sure, that Lidya married because of force.

"So you don't love her?" ask Andre further. He is not awkward, because they have been used to being open since childhood.

Lidya shook her head. "How can you love, if you know me," he replied.

Andre heaved a heavy sigh when he saw the sadness that emanated from his best friend's face. "Then why do you want to?"

"I told you no, I have to obey my parents."

"But it's not like this is the way, Lid, too" protested Andre.

"If there was any other way I would have taken it, Ndre. But this I did because I could no longer resist it" explained Lidya.

"Have you, sorry, been stained before?" ask Andre carefully. "If it is, tell me who did it, I will beat him up mercilessly!" his fizz is full of emotion.

"Nobody stained me before," said Lidya who made Andre look at him in surprise.

"There's one problem I can't possibly tell you, Ndre. Excuse me. But it's about Mama's life."

Andre was getting more stunned. What else is this, about life? Does that mean Lidya's marriage was due to pressure and threats?

"I don't get it any more, Lid," said Andre puzzled.

"Sometimes you will know and understand my position" Lidya said quickly. He then closed his lips with his index finger, giving Andre a code to be quiet, because he currently heard the sound of footsteps approaching.

"Can I take you out?" ask Andre, regardless of the code from Lidya.

"I can't without my husband's permission" Lidya replied.

"Just for a second. If need be I'll call your husband for permission" insisted Andre.

"Go away, Lidya. Let Mama talk to Alex later," said Maria, who is now putting small meals and warm drinks on the living room table.

"But, Ma, I'm afraid Alex misunderstands and gets angry" Lidya said.

"That's how it looks, let your Papa help you explain to Om Arman."

"Lidya's scared, Ma."

Mary smiled with understanding. "If you're scared, try to call Alex now, ask her for permission, "he suggested.

Andre just silently stared at the interaction of the two. In his heart wondered about the figure of Alex who managed to get Lidya, winning Lidya from him. Andre really does not accept, especially the marriage is based on coercion.

"Save your phone!" someone shouted from the door. Both Lidya and Maria's eyes widened to see the sudden arrival of Alex Tang at the place.

"Alex?"

"Yes! Why, scared?" grunts Alex gusar. He then hurled his body violently beside Lidya while looking intently at Andre. "You who?" tanyakanya.

Seeing this, Mary secretly ran inside, looking for her husband in his study. He is afraid of a commotion because Alex misunderstands Lidya. He also did not want to if until Alex did rough on the princess only wayangnya.

"Andre Sasongko" replied Andre firmly as he reached out to meet Alex.

"Hm, Andre." Alex continued to look at Andre without caring for the young man's helping hand, making Lidya instantly look at him dislikefully.

Andre pulled his hand back and watched Alex's performance from top to bottom. It is clear that Alex is not an indiscriminate person, and Andre must be careful to deal with it.

"What do you need with my wife?" ask Alex while putting emphasis on the word "wife".

"Just visit, that's all," replied Andre, smiling, although in fact his heart was breaking when he saw Alex's left hand tightly hugging Lidya's shoulder.

"That's it, really?"

Andre nodded firmly. "of course. Sorry, I did not know that Lidya was married, so I came as usual to see her condition" explained Andre.

"Mrs Alex Pradana, as long as you know, it's not Lidya anymore" Alex said.

Andre swallowed the hard-earned saliva. Facing a cold guy like Alex has to be extra patient. Now he just nodded his head politely as he felt guilty. "Sorry, Mrs Alex Pradana," she said.

Alex laughed with satisfaction. "Good!" said cold. "And you're my wife, if you know you're going to meet another man here, I should have banned you from getting out of our house in the first place" he said, staring intently at Lidya.

"You didn't reply to my message, dear Mr. Alex. Too long waiting, I finally decided to go out, after all I did not know if it was Andre who came," Lidya explained.

"He's right" Andre said.

"I asked my wife, Mr. Andre!" hardik Alex doesn't like it. "There are other needs? If there's nothing you can leave right now."

"Alex!"