(Not) My Crown Ruler
067

Louis looked at the woman's face in his arms as he continued to gently wipe the pregnant woman's head bud. His eyes were soft, affectionate, as if to describe how much he loved the woman who was now in his arms. Louis ventured to speak the truth. About her, about Louis, Luke, and everything she's been hiding with Anisa all this time.

The story begins with Louis' intention to clear Luke's name in Anisa's eyes. Giving a good image of the male usurper of the woman's honor so that later he can marry the two men and teach Luke the meaning of responsibility.

But as time goes on, Louis gets caught up in his own plans. The innocence and kindness of the woman actually managed to touch her heart which very rarely felt in love. He loved Anisa as time went on. He wants to be closer to the woman until it is embedded in him to have Anisa completely. The softness and kindness of the poor woman actually makes her reluctant to bring Anisa closer to the man with a myriad of bad marks attached to him, Luke Edgar Davis.

Louis looked inside the woman.

"It's about Luke and Louis" said the man, stroking Anisa's face.

"My name is Louis Edgar Davis. I am the first child and grandson of the Davis family. I was an heir who since adolescence was appointed to be the heir to a large company belonging to my family. My life, yes like this. Every day struggling with business and family business" said Louis began his conversation. He spoke very softly. As if he did not want Anisa who is now in his arms to misunderstand what he was trying to say.

Louis did not wipe the soft swipe of the cheek.

"I have a sister. His nature is arguably quite different from mine. He was quite stubborn in his childhood. Naughty, unruly, and often throw tantrums. Makes him almost expelled from school first when the beginning of elementary school. Making our parents forced to take the path of homeschooling for him to keep his war against the people around."

"We were born five minutes apart. I was early. Our ninety percent paras bear a resemblance, even to this day. We're identical twins. He's my little brother. His name is Luke Edgar Davis, the man who touched you without permission a few months ago."

Deegh...

Anisa heard it. He glares. The woman moved to straighten her body position. He looked at the man before him with questioning eyes. Louis was silent. His feelings are getting worse. She was afraid Anisa misunderstood.

"Listen to me first, Nis," said the man as he again tried to touch the back of Anisa's hand, but the woman slowly pulled back her hand with her eyes condensing.

"Nis, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lie to you. Please listen until I'm done with my explanation" Louis said.

Anisa did not answer.

"I'm sorry that I wasn't honest with you. When you first came to my office, at first I doubted the story you told me. Honestly, you are not the first person to come to me and claim to be a victim of my sister. Luke used my name too often, my family company, and my face, to deceive many women. You're not the first person to claim to be pregnant with Luke's child. That's why I offered you some of the same requirements at that time."

"At first I thought, I wanted to see the truth of your story by testing your DNA until your child was born. I want to make sure that your words are not lies. I want to make sure that you're really pregnant with Luke's child. The intention is, someday I want to marry you to Luke. I want to help you get the justice you seek. I want to help you and teach Luke what responsibility is. That's why I always try to take care of you and your child. Because I want you to stay healthy and safe, so that I can unite you with my sister later. Because I'm sure you're the right kind of woman to guide my sister" Louis said.

"But, as time goes by. As we met and were together, I began to fall in love with you. Your kindness, your obedience to God, your tenderness, your innocence and your simplicity all touched my heart. Until I finally thought, I want you. I fell in love with you. And I'm determined, I want to have you and make you and your future son happy."

Anisa did not react.

"Nis, I'm really sorry. Like I always say to you, I just want you. Please don't be angry with me. I did all this for you. I'm sorry, I'm selfish, but seeing you like this side by side with Luke, I can't. Luke didn't even want to admit his actions to you. He is busy with his own world. Is it possible that I will be able to release you for a man who is not necessarily able to make you happy? I hope you understand, Nis. I love you" said the man.

Anisa. He didn't say a word. He's surprised. Apparently all this time he was close to a stranger. Not with the man who should be responsible for her pregnancy. He squeezed the end of his negligee. Various feelings are now raging within him. So all this time he was lied to? The man claimed to be a man who seemed to regret all his sins and mistakes, but in reality he was just a foreign man who wanted to cover his own brother's identity.

Louis moved his hand, reaching for the back of the hand he had refused to touch.

"Nis, now I want to take you away from this place. Luke just got out of jail. And he's looking for you."

"Nis, sorry. Don't be angry with me. I don't want to lose you. We'll get out of here first, yeah. We find a safe place until our child is born. Until I can marry you" Louis pleaded.

Anisa looked at that handsome face. He closed his eyes. As a woman far away came from the village only to seek accountability for the man who had impregnated her, she now felt lied to. He felt in play. He's confused. A few minutes ago, before Louis revealed the truth, he saw Louis as a man he could trust. What he can be proud of and rely on.

But now that she knew everything, Anisa thought, which one is right? Who is right? Who is good and who is bad? Or, is there one of the two twin brothers who is kind?

If indeed the one who had been with him was Louis, it means he did not know Luke fully. He only heard about Luke from Louis' mouth who had apparently been lying to him all along.

Is that man's word now trustworthy?

Anisa closed her eyes. He needs to calm down now. He's dizzy.

"Nis, why are you?" ask Louis.

Anisa condensing. "I need time to myself" he said.

"But...." Louis said, The woman has risen. Anisa walked quickly to her room. Ignoring Louis who followed him from behind while constantly calling out his name.

Anisa went into that room. Locking the door and slumping behind the frame.

His mouth continued to speak Istighfar. While Louis who was now in front of the closed door seemed to let out a long sigh. She knew Anisa must be in shock. The woman needs time to calm down. Hopefully after this, everything will be fine.

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