THE OUT OF MY LEAGUE
04
6 Years ago, Darren was just an unemployed scholar 6 years ago, he did not know when the sound of a baby crying echoed in front of the door of his rundown house and it was stated that the child was the result of his relationship with Victoria through a letter. 6 years ago, Victoria left her daughter without ever turning a little bit back to her past.6 years ago, when Mary was 5 months old, she said, a country girl doesn't know how to ride in Darren's slum and just becomes Mary's nanny. She is Lily, the woman who has now followed Darren and Mary from zero. Which is always there to encourage both in times of bad. Who laughs together in joy.
So, when Victoria suddenly appeared in Darren's office and barged into the room and was asked who the woman who claimed to be Mary's mother was, Darren replied, “She is indeed my wife. What's the deal with you?!”
“Wife?” Victoria seemed to be in disbelief and gave her cynical smile. “Since when?”
“6 year ago.”
Victoria's eyes narrowed. “Oooh! So you were having an affair at the time? When we part and I have to carry your baby with great difficulty?”
Darren frowned dislike. “Close your dirty mouth, Victoria! Who do you think you're talking about Lily that way, huh?! He's even better than you!”
“Better than me, you say?! What did you see of him saying that?!”
“At least he is there when we need him.”
Victoria's speechless. Darren's answer just insinuated it. He used to lose responsibility. Yeah, it is. Then what's wrong if now he wants to fix it all? It's not too late, is it?
“Darren ..” Victoria called out frail. “I'm sorry.”
Darren doesn't know Victoria said it sincerely. But clearly, Darren would not forgive him so easily.
“If you want to apologize from me, leave us as you did when you did. Don't bother my family again.”
“But I can't!” Victoria starts grabbing Darren's arm, but Darren fends him off. “I want to fix everything. It's not too late to do that, is it?”
Darren suddenly stared intently then replied coldly and firmly, “It was too late when you decided to throw Mary.” away
Victoria's knee suddenly went limp. Watering eyes. So now he has no hope anymore?
“I have a reason for all that, don't you even want to hear it?”
“No.”
Only then did Victoria leave by herself. He can't change Darren's mind. But at least there was still Mary he could meet secretly without his father's knowledge, of course.
***
Lily doesn't know where Victoria suddenly came from, but when the woman asked to enter the house, Lily had no choice but to open the door and serve her as a guest.
“Mary where?” Victoria did not mince words after drinking the juice Lily made.
Lily smiled. “Mary hasn't been asleep for long. But .... what's the matter you're here for?”
“Ah, no need to be formal with me. Just talk as usual.”
Lily nodded with a smile. “Good.”
“Mmm .. By the way, how long have you been married?”
Eh? Why so suddenly?
Mmmm .... Did I start the year I started babysitting Mary?
“6 years.”
“Then ... why don't I see a single photo of your wedding on the wall of this house?”
Ah ... makes sense, thought Victoria.
Victoria blinked, then smiled at the answer. “Then ... how about the wedding ring?”
Lily spontaneously looked at her finger. There's no ring there. How'this?
“Ah, about it .. same as before. We didn't buy it because of economic problems. We married simply, the dowry was nothing.”
Good morning .. Your mouth is so soft, Lily! Lily in my heart.
“But ... why are you asking all these things?”
Victoria's misty turn. What should he answer? Is it time to confess that she is Mary's mother? In front of Lily, Mary won't hear because she's sleeping.
“Ah, about that .. I'm just curious. This information is important to me.”
“Why can it be?”
“Because I'm Mary.”'s biological mother
Ck! Let's see if you still have your proud face as Mary's mother, Victoria's cynic.
However, instead of getting a surprised expression from Lily, Lily instead smiled gently. “So ... You claim to be the one who willingly threw away the baby and now just shows up just to take away your long lost right?”
Victoria was petrified in her place. So this woman knows everything?! But he's pretending? You snake woman!
Meanwhile, Lily can only pray that her words do not bring disaster. It was the worst thing he had ever said. He shouldn't judge like that, he doesn't know anything about Victoria's past other than Darren's. Lily believes Victoria has her own reasons. But circumstances must make her protect Mary. Victoria can't get into Mary's life.
Not knowing what else to say, Victoria got off the couch. “I'll come again next time, thanks for the drink. Excuse me.”
Victoria threw her face away and left just like that, leaving Lily who could only smile sadly at her seat.
In his mind, he had to start getting used to occupying this position. A position where he has to lie for the good of a 6-year-old.
***
Night in the family room.
“No, Lily. You did the right thing. Nothing to worry about.”
Like the usual Lily, she would look guilty when doing things she thought were not right. And Darren will be there saying that everything will be fine.
“Saying that to Victoria was enough to attack her. If you make her self-esteem fall even more, then I'll make sure all of this passes soon, and you won't have to do this forever.
“Really?” There was hope in Lily's eyes. He wanted this storm to pass. And if he has to, he will survive.
Darren nodded. Lily finally started to look calm.
“But .. Victoria also asked some questions. He seems to suspect all this. He asked where our wedding photos and our wedding rings were. Then I replied that the state of your economy was not supporting that time.”
Darren let out a restless breath. She did not expect Victoria to throw away her pride in order to gain information she believed was a lie. And it was a lie.
“Thank you for lying to me and to Mary.” Darren could only smile weakly.
