Sharing Love - A Cold Husband

CHAPTER 40 ~ Chance ~

Shinta sat pensively in the cafe, her eyes staring blankly out the glass window. Frisca asked to meet to thank him. If asked to choose Shinta does not want to see him again. But eventually he came to see the woman.

"I'm sorry I'm late" Frisca said as she sat in front of Shinta.

Shinta is silent, Frisca realizes Shinta is upset with her but she doesn't care about it. Most importantly for him what he wanted Shinta to do.

"Thank you for finally meeting my request, I'm so happy to have a friend like you" Frisca said.

"There's no need to thank me because I didn't want to do it and I regret doing it. You're happy to have a friend like me, I'm sorry to have a friend like you" Shinta said with a sharp but teary eye.

"What?" frisca asked astonished at Shinta's attitude.

"The expression, a lie will give birth to another lie, I have proven the truth. Because my lies have now given birth to another lie. I have already returned your help to me. And I, won't do any more lies after this. I also do not want to have a friend who always demands me to lie," Shinta continued with tears flowing slowly.

"You're so ungrateful. You used to come to me and I gave you a solution. Now you're sorry and you're blaming me?" ask Frisca quickly.

"Yes I'm sorry, if I didn't tell you, I might have accepted fate and accepted the fact of not receiving the scholarship. And I will not follow that misleading solution" Shinta replied.

"A misleading solution?" frisca.

"Yes, if I don't follow a misleading solution from you, I won't receive a scholarship, my father will be mad at me and I will cry all night but after that I can smile at him again. But because of that lie I can't sleep well every time I remember it. Because that one-time lie all the scholarships I received felt fake. Always trembling as my father looked at me, every time he said the word scholarship my heart felt like it was going to explode. If I didn't know you, you wouldn't make me a liar all my life" Shinta said at length.

"Did you forget? At that time you were very grateful to me" said Frisca.

"Yes, at that time I did not know that the road to heaven was full of thorns and the road to hell was full of flowers. I felt the path I chose was beautiful because it solved my problems but it actually drove me to hell," said Shinta.

"Enough, it looks like our friendship cannot continue. From now on I won't call you again" continued Frisca.

"That's good, I don't want to help you lie anymore either" Shinta replied.

"All right, thanks for the last time. Goodbye my former best friend Shinta," Frisca said standing up.

"Dr. Shinta," Shinta answered fixing the call for her.

Shinta has declared herself to be someone else for Frisca. Frisca who had stepped up stopped when she heard Shinta's words, took a heavy breath and continued her steps.

Shinta remained pensive alone and felt that someday she might regret her lie this time.

Meanwhile at the flower shop, Allena pensively thought about the offer of the mothers she met at the wedding of the son of a successful businessman. Time and time again looked at the business card given to him.

~ I want to give you a scholarship to study Fashion Design abroad ~ 

The mother's words were ringing in her ears. The offer was very tempting for him but remembering his current state made the girl think repeatedly to decide.

While attending college can take an internship program at a fashion company or fashion magazine or work on a famous designer while building connections. Oh.., how happy if it could happen but what about my son and Rahma? How could I possibly take them? The cost of a trip there is very expensive, for me alone I do not even have enough money, inner Allena.

Allena bowed, face down on the window table. The desire to be able to seize the opportunity to study abroad is back. Allena decided not to accept the offer.

Tiara who saw Allena's hardness came to greet him. Allena initially did not want to tell a story but when Tiara reminded her to be more open finally Allena told her meeting with a mother named Ny. Marilyn.

"Oh my goodness Allena, that's a rare opportunity. It won't happen twice, why don't you accept the offer?" ask Tiara.

"Many things are my consideration. Anyway, I have the heart to leave Kak Tiara who has been kind enough to accept me back to work here," Allena said with her head down.

"If the problem is not thought about, for me to accept you working here is very much I hope but if it can destroy the hope of living more advanced I disagree. Your future is more important for the sake of your child and the girl you are on your side" Tiara explained.

"I can't leave my son either, Sister, Rahma is nice she loves Zefano but she's still a girl, sorry she's left alone, one might think that she's a one-child widow. I'm sorry her life will be wasted taking care of my son" Allena explained.

"You tell him your problem and your objection to him. He objected or not don't you decide. I told you, don't mind your own problems let alone deduce people's thoughts. You cannot equate what is in your mind with the thoughts of others. If my decision will definitely always support your success, I'm sure Rahma did too" Tiara said, nodding.

At least Allena did not want to trouble Rahma who had been so trusting and affectionate with her. But Tiara's advice and support finally made Allena ventured to ask Rahma.

"Really Madam? Madam got a chance to study abroad?" asked Rahma after Allena told her of her offer. Marilyn.

"Yes Rahma but I doubt I accept it" Allena said, looking down.

"Why Madam?" rahma asked slowly and was immediately disappointed.

"I can't leave you, I can't let you take care of my baby. You're still a girl, never married. What would people think of you?" allena asked with a gloomy face.

"If that's not what I care about Madam, I think Zefano my own son is also okay. I can definitely take care of Zefano. Since birth I have been taking care of her. I will take care of him like my own son, I love Zefano Madam. That's why I also went with Madam" explained Rahma.

"But if Madam is worried, just leave us to Madam. For the reason that Zefano could not leave the Dimitrios family because they were all busy people" Rahma suggested.

Rahma knew that Allena did not want Vina's mother to know that she had separated from her husband.

"Can it be like that?" allena asked doubtfully.

"Don't know Madam but the family can't be cheered on by the child. Mr. Zefran and Mrs Frisca were both busy working while the Big Lady was busy with her female organization. So it's only natural that Mrs Allena decided to leave Zefano to Vina's mother and I was sent as her nanny" Rahma explained with enthusiasm.

"Yes right, the family was never home, during the day the house felt very quiet. It was also what made me finally ask for permission to return to work. It seems that it is indeed Rahma's solution, thanks for your brilliant idea," Allena said with a smile.

"Yes, ma'am" said Rahma innocently receiving a thank you note from Allena.

"But from now on don't call me Madam anymore because I'm not your employer, I can't even give you a salary" Allena said.

"It's okay Madam, I'm happy even though I don't receive a salary" Rahma replied.

"Sister? Can I call that? Because I really want to have a good Brother like Madam," asked Rahma with her eyes that immediately glazed over.

"Of course I can, I've long considered you like my own sister" Allena said with a smile.

Allena hugged Rahma, when she first set foot in the house of the Dimitrios family who became her interlocutor was Rahma. Allena was very grateful to the girl for accompanying her through a difficult time because she was expelled from her husband's family.

It's natural that Allena feels affection for Rahma like a sister's affection towards a sister she never had.

That afternoon they came to the house of Vina's mother and were greeted warmly by the mother who only lived alone. Allena kept her true condition a secret. The girl wants to achieve success first and is considered able to support her own family. She told her mother that she had left her husband's home.

"Get scholarships? Overseas?" asked Vina dumbfounded.

"Yes Ma'am, if I allow Zefano to stay here then I can study quietly in the land of people. Rahma is going to be Zefano's nanny, she is just accompanying him and watching him. I can't count on the Dimitrios family to look after Zefano because they're busy people" Allena explained.

"Of course mom allows, Zefano is the mother's granddaughter why not stay here. And Rahma, mother is also happy because she now has friends at home. I'm not lonely at home anymore" Vina replied.

Allena hugged her mother, inwardly apologizing for lying to her. However, Allena promised to tell me everything someday. And Allena hoped that by then she had become a successful person.

Allena called Ms. Marilyn and accepted the scholarship offer. The rich mistress warmly welcomed Allena's desire to live a more advanced life.

The bride who turned out to be her own niece also felt happy when she found out Allena would accept the offer.

"Sister, if you return to Indonesia, I will be your first customer" the girl cried.

"Thank you for all your help and support. Marilyn and Miss Astrid" Allena said during a visit to Ms's fashion school building. Marilyn.

"Not many people gave me the chance to get that scholarship. In this school so many children come with their talents and ideals. But I chose you because I saw a great potential in you" Marilyn explained.

"Because of that, sister, trust yourself and be enthusiastic" Astrid said with a smile.

"Thank you Miss Astrid" Allena replied.

"What number? She has become a mistress even though her behavior is still like a spoiled teenage girl" joked Marilyn.

"Idih Aunty, Madam's call to me feels old" Astrid said.

"Misguhave you married. The call to a married man is Madam" replied Marilyn who made Astrid pout.

Allena smiled at the closeness of the aunt and nephew. Getting support from the people around him made Allena become more excited. The girl began to take care of the documents needed to study abroad.

"Paris?" ask Vina.

"Yes, Mom. Mrs Marilyn has connections there. While I was in college I could work at a fashion company there, so maybe I couldn't go home until college. I will send money for the needs of my mother, Rahma and Zefano. Actually I wanted to take Zefano but it's impossible to go to college, work while babysitting. If you bring Rahma also the cost will be very large, if not for the help of Kak Tiara. I can't possibly collect a fee for this departure, ma'am" Allena explained.

"Mom trusts you son, whatever you think is good I will always support. Just please take good care of yourself there, son," advised Vina.

"Yes Mom, I'm sorry I couldn't bring you too, now I'm just so troublesome" Allena said in tears.

"No son, I understand, you're not bothering me at all. I am happy, with Zefano and Rahma this house becomes crowded," said Vina while hugging her daughter.

Allena returned her mother's embrace tightly while shedding tears. Allena does not want to make her mother sad because she knows her household has been destroyed. Allena wants to prove that she is capable of raising her own child.

Allena began to take care of the documents needed by a student who wanted to study abroad. While waiting for the documents to come out Allena took a French course.

Before leaving, Allena gave a cell phone to her mother and a cell phone to Rahma. Allena begged the girl to look after the mother and the baby.

"Yes, sister, I already consider Vina's mother like my own mother and Zefano like my own nephew," Rahma said touched to receive a cellphone bought by Allena.

Allena hugged the girl she loved and stroked her hair. Rahma has truly been considered like her own biological sister.

Besides Zefano, you are the best thing I have found after entering the Dimitrios family, thank you Rahma, thank you for your loyalty, inner Allena.

Allena left for the airport alone, the girl forbade her mother to take her on the grounds of leaving with Ny. Marilyn. The wealthy mistress also left for Paris to see Allena enroll at her designated university. And also introduced Allena to the owner of the fashion company that became his connection.

Allena was amazed by the association. Marilyn in the fashion world in Paris. Everyone who knew him respected him. 

"Allena, the fashion world is a world of brotherhood and competition. To be successful in that world, we must have a brotherly soul as well as a strong competitive soul. You cannot have brotherhood without thinking about competition. The fashion world is full of competition. Instead of just strengthening the soul of competition without brotherhood you can live one in this fashion world. I think you can, your helpful nature will make you have many brothers. What you lack is a sense of competition but if you are talented then you do not need to compete but people who will consider you as a competitor. You just need to be careful without being afraid to compete. Do you understand?" marilyn asked after speaking at length.

Mrs. Marilyn invites Allena to drink coffee at the Cafe that is available in the building of the fashion company.

"Understanding Madam, I will remember the Madam's message and carry out my duties at my best here," Allena said, smiling as she nodded.

Mrs. Marilyn nodded confidently and stroked Allena's hair and patted the girl on the shoulder. Mrs. Marilyn returned to her homeland and they separated to live each other's lives.

Allena studied hard, at school and in the company. Learn diligently at renowned designers. And lucky that the designers know Allena as a foster child Ny. Marilyn and they were kind to Allena.

Allena was busy noting the types of materials that a designer at the company used to wear when suddenly someone told her someone was looking for her.

The girl immediately ran towards the cafe available in the building. A man sat staring out the glass window. A bouquet of flowers is placed on the table.

"Sir Valen?" allena said in astonishment after standing in front of the man.

Valendino smiled then stood up while handing over the exquisite bouquet of flowers. Allena received with a still dumbfounded facial expression.

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