The Enchantment of the Former

Wounded

The sound of shoe heels clashing with the floor rang out loud through Shazna's room. Shazna, who was still busy with the laptop still burning in front of her, raised her face to know who was coming.

Shazna stood up and nodded when she saw who was now standing facing her with a sharp look.

" Good afternoon madam," Shazna said respectfully, but the woman still raised her chin high with a haughty face.

"I want to meet my son" said the woman about 60 years old. But it still looks beautiful and graceful in the expensive clothes she wears.

" Sorry madam, Mr. Brandon is having a meeting outside. Maybe after the break he returned to the office," Shazna told Marita's mother from the lover. The woman was silent for a moment with a fixed look at the beautiful woman who did not dare to look at her.

" I want to talk to you. I wait at the front cafe" said Ms Marita. Without waiting for an answer from Shazna, the woman stepped out of the room. For the woman, what has just been said is not an offer but a decree that must be fulfilled.

Shazna sighed as the mother of her lover was no longer visible. He sits down with anxiety that lingers in the heart. Actually, he was very unprepared if he had to face the woman alone.

He considered telling Brandon. But he did not want to make the man worry about himself. Finally the woman decided not to tell Brandon about her meeting with the lover's mother. Shazna's dilemma, but he can't keep quiet. While there were people waiting for him.

He turned off the laptop that was still on, then cleaned up some documents on his desk. After he finished he moved and grabbed the bag lying on the table. With an increased heart rate, the woman breathed several times. Convince yourself, everything will be fine.

'' Shaz!," Gracia's voice called out to Shazna who was about to enter the elevator.

'' Yes, '' said Shazna as he turned to the friend who stepped quickly towards him.

'' Want to go to the cafeteria?, together with dong, said Gracia who entered the elevator.

'' I'm not going to Grace's canteen, there's a need to go out, '' Shazna replied, returning a lip from Gracia.

'' Surely want to have lunch with Mr. Brandon, Gracia grumbled. Shazna smiled in response. The woman rubbed her best friend's chin.

'' Ciee jealous yeee,'' Shazna ledek. Gracia showed her pouting face. Shazna just laughed at the behavior of the friend. Arriving on the ground floor both involved a joke that slightly reduced the nervousness in Shazna's heart.

Arriving at the ground floor, they walked in different directions. Gracia stepped towards the company cafeteria while Shazna exited the office. Walk across the busy streets during the afternoon break.

Arriving at the entrance of the cafe, Shazna took a deep breath. His heartbeats are increasing, a sense of anxiety approaching him.

'' Relax Shazna, everything will be fine, '' said Shazna winning himself.

With a definite step, the woman entered the cafe area which was quite crowded. His eyes rolled around the cafe to see the wavy short-haired woman, who still looked ayu at a young age.

After reassuring himself, Shazna stepped firmly. Approaching the woman who was sitting leisurely with a cup of tea before her.

'' Good afternoon madam, sorry to keep you waiting, Shazna said, nodding for a moment. The woman glanced at him with a dislike look.

'' Sit down!,'' tell the woman in a cold tone.

Without retorting, Shazna sat before the woman who was watching her with a sharp look. When Shazna sat down in front of her, Ms. Marita turned her back. Lean on the chair with arms crossed over the chest.

'' How much do you want, so that you will leave my son?, a painful question that even the woman asked without further ado. Shazna clenched her teeth, holding back the bubbling anger in her chest. Shazna tried to smile, responding to a painful question from the classy lady before her.

'' I can't say how much I want. I don't know how expensive love is. And I don't intend to sell love" Shazna said quietly. Ms. Marita smiled cynically then snorted.

" Love?, don't you think I don't know your petty thoughts. How much money has my son spent on you?" asked the woman slowly but with great emphasis.

" You can ask your son that. Have I ever received Brandon money for free ?. Because all this time, the money I received was my right as a worker. And if you want me out of Brandon's life, I will. If Brandon asked for it. I'll go willingly" Shazna said long enough. The woman's face in front of Shazna was getting hardened.

" As long as you know, I will never approve of your relationship. I have prepared a suitable soul mate for Brandon" said Ketus Bu Marita.

Shazna smiled faintly, actually wanting the harsh word to be thrown out of her mouth. But there was no way he could have done that to a woman much older than him.

"I don't know if you're ready to compete with God about your son's soul mate. I leave everything to God, if God does outline my destiny with Brandon then there is nothing I can do. But if God doesn't tell me I'm dating your son. You don't have to tire of getting in the way of our relationship" Shazna said calmly.

" Basic does not know himself," furious women who increasingly stare dislike Shazna. Shazna still maintains her innocent face in the presence of mistress Marita.

" Yes, maybe I don't know myself, or maybe I'm self-conscious. Everything that happens in this world cannot escape the hand of God. Sorry if I let you down, ma'am. It looks like my break is almost over, then I'm sorry," said Shazna who did not even have time to order a glass of drink at the cafe.

Without waiting for an answer from the silent woman with pursed lips. Shazna stood up, nodded her head for a moment then left the woman who did not even look at herself at all.

Perhaps what Shazna said and did seemed impolite and bold enough. But he was just saving his self-esteem and wounded ego. The rumbling in his chest grew even more pronounced as the steps led him away from the cafe sari.

Shazna deflected a step towards the back of the cafe which was quite quiet. A long chair was under a fairly large tree located on the edge of a small field. Shazna dropped himself on that long bench. Slowly her tears flowed from her two eyes.

Shazna was stunned in tears, her two palms covering her teary face. It was a pretty quiet day there. Shazna spilled out everything he had been holding back since. The pain really stung his heart. I don't think he wants to fight this relationship anymore. But should he let down Brandon who was so sincere in love with him ?.

As Shazna raised her bowed face, a tissue was thrust before her. He looked up and found a grim face that looked at him with sad eyes. Shazna's glued to the spot. Staring in disbelief at what was in front of him.