The Love That Is Taken

Mina and Eric

Mina swerved at the young man who was ten years younger than her. "Eh, not a secret, yeah. We're both just going to be in the middle of the exploratory period. During the process everything about each self is opened slowly. If it fits, go on...."

"If it doesn't fit?" timpal Eric blinks his eyes.

"Yes, sayonara. You're the same as Karin, right?"

Karin grinned to watch the quarrel of both guests. He's a little amused. His name is a soul mate, not run anywhere, he cetusus in the heart. Who would have guessed that Mina would be in a relationship with my ex-boyfriend? It is totally unexpected how God works in human life.

"How do you know each other?" tanyanya wants to know.

Mina looked at Eric. "You are the story, gih," he asked spoiled.

The lover nodded. He turned to Karin. "Mina is a good friend of my sister-in-law. She is often asked to please come to the house to decorate sister-in-law whenever there is a party invitation. When we meet, we like to joke. Finally it happened, love location. Hehehe...," the young man obviously grinned. The expression on his face looked very happy telling his story of getting acquainted with the woman sitting next to him.

Karin is grateful that her ex-boyfriend has finally made a move-on from his past. It was only unexpected that the woman who managed to make her heart tremble again was Mina, the person who had been considered her own sister by Karin. Mate can come from anywhere and unexpected, said Karin in her heart. Eric who for the past few years lived at the home of his married brother finally got the soul mate of his own brother-in-law's best friend.

May their relationship last, Karin prayed in her heart. Eric was a good young man, so he may have betrayed me to another woman. Ah, I decided that he was because a woman accused him of impregnating her. Now even I am impregnated by my own lover, the girl regretted inwardly. This karma? I used to judge her for being indecent before marriage. I finally did it myself....

"Today, what else do you think? Bumil do not often daydream. Danger. Think of the hepi-hepi. Let the fetus in your womb follow the hepi," as always Mina cengengesan.

Karin smiled at the woman's words just now. "Congratulations, Mina and Eric. You finally found each other. Hopefully this relationship will last up to the level of marriage," he said sincerely.

"Thank you, Rin," said Mina straightforwardly. "Sori you know, I really did not expect this Eric turned out to be your old boyfriend. I think his name is the same. But it's okay, right? Now you have Jonathan. And surely you are the same Jon dong, who married first. I'm the same Eric mah lamaaa...."

The girl in front of him smiled bitterly. Without feeling her pair of beautiful eyes glazed over and her nose reddened. Both of his guests to the point of gawking in astonishment watched his expression change.

Finally Karin recounted the events that happened that afternoon at her home.

"Crazy! How mean Theresia threatened you like that!" mina was full of anger. He immediately approached Karin and hugged the troubled girl. "Relax, Karin. Eric and I will always support you no matter what. That bad woman we won't let hurt you."

"Please help me leave Mas Jon yes, Mama Mina" Karin said, wiping her tears. "To be more precise, I actually need Eric's help. But looking at your status now, I think I need your approval, ma'am."

Mina gawking. "What do you mean, Rin?" tanyanya. "I don't understand."

With her chest tight, the girl replied, "I designed a scenario to leave Mas Jon behind. But to make her believe we couldn't be together, I needed Eric's help pretending to be my girlfriend again."

It wasn't just Mina who gasped at Karin's words. Eric, who was sitting alone on the sofa, felt his heart stop beating.

***

At the same time Theresa was sitting on the sofa of her living room. He was watching foreign television channels on cable TV. It was a very famous American comedy talk show and was his favorite.

He and Jonathan used to love watching it together. Their laughter usually fills a large room. Now he watches alone. But his mind drifted everywhere, not focusing on the event. All that is heard is the sound of laughter on TV viewers who laugh at the hilarious action of the host and guest stars.

Very quiet this house, the hostess commented inwardly. He remembered how lively the atmosphere of his residence was when the husband was still living with him. Especially in the early days of their marriage. Every day is beautiful like heaven.

And years passed. Small and large ripples they faced. The worst is when he is unable to accept the reality when declared barren by obstetricians. His pride was shattered, his feelings were hurt. From that moment on, his nature began to change.

Please help me improve my attitude and behavior, Lord, Theresa prayed sincerely in my heart. As long as you return Mas Jon to me, I'm willing to humble myself as his wife. I've come this far, I can't go back.

Theresia took a long breath. Forgive me, Karin, for having justified any means to suppress you, he regretted in his heart. I had to defend the household I had built for ten years. Trust me, you won't regret giving your son to me. I will treat him like my most precious treasure. Whatever I will sacrifice for his happiness.

Jon, I will treat him much better than I used to. The successive departures of her, Papa, and Aunt Mila have really made me realize how important it is to appreciate the people around us.

Papa and Aunt Mila are no longer going to be with me. But Jon is still alive. I will risk anything to reclaim it, his resolve is unanimous.

Loud in his ears Karin's words after agreeing to his offer earlier this afternoon. "I sacrificed my happiness to restore Ms. Theresia's happiness. So promise me you'll cherish every moment you'll spend with Mas Jon and my son."

At that moment Theresia nodded. "Don't worry. I will do my best for the happiness of my husband and your son. Just tell me how much nominal you want. I'm transferring half to you right now. And half of it I give you when you hand over your baby."

Karin looked at him while smiling bitterly. "You don't have to do it, Miss Theresia. My sacrifice is priceless. Think of it to make up for my recklessness with being in a relationship with a married man."

In a moment, Theresia's heart felt empty.

***

A few days later Karin went into the office as usual. But he accidentally came early and came home sooner than Jonathan. Everyday the girl seemed very busy guiding one of the administrative staff in the office. The lover until the complaint saw him unceasingly working so that he could not be invited to lunch together.

"What the hell is it, honey? All the preparations for tomorrow's exhibition will be gone" Jonathan protested as they were alone in his study. It was also difficult to call Karin to come to see him personally. Only when he had put emphasis on her voice did the girl follow him into his room.