
Eric sips a warm tea that Laurent has brewed. The tasteless taste of the tea and its flowing warmth, calmed Erick's previously rumbling stomach. He's already ingested medicine to treat a bowel movement. And it's much better now.
Since arriving at the apartment, Erick has not gone into the room. He was still laying on the sofa watching the news show on television. He's screwing up Laurent's whereabouts by his side.
Although his eyes are still straight staring at the flat screen telivisi, but his imagination is still on the debate with Jason. In this room, apart from Lia and Laurent talking in the room, they both argued.
"Did you reject my sister, just because of your silly vows?" ask Jason slowly. He stared intently at Erick who was surprised by his question.
"It's not just Jason's silly vow, it's my commitment and my pride." Erick said.
"You love the wrong woman." Knock Jason sharp.
"What do you mean?!" Erick is offended.
"If she was a good woman, she would definitely want you to be happy. Living with foresight instead of looking back, into the past." said Jason.
Jason's words were calm yet very piercing.
"You have no right to judge him. You don't even know her. She is a meek and affectionate girl."
"Well, I admit that it's too rude to judge people I don't know. Well, then, the way you love her is wrong." Jason turned things around again.
"What do you mean?!" Erico is getting riled up. He looked at Jason while raising both eyebrows.
"You didn't let her go quietly, after all these years. You reminisced and tied him too deep. Do you think he's happy to see you like this, unable to embrace happiness and only shackled by the past."
"That's because I love her."
"Then what about Laurent. Don't tell me you don't love her. Don't say that trick again. I just can't believe it, let alone your little heart. Sometimes I feel like your vows are just your wits. Don't be a weak and jerk!"
"But____"
"Let go of your first love, let him be at peace in Heaven. Remember him! But don't get yourself and yourself tied up. Your destiny is at a standstill when the road to the future is separated." Jason said wisely.
"Since when have you understood the philosophy of life." - ridiculed Jason.
"Of course I understand. Because I studied psychology. Not just business psychology. But his human character. For that I never misjudged. Even when deciding to marry Lia unilaterally. Look at me and Lia, we're happy." Jason said with pride.
"God! It's easy for you to say it. You provided everything for Lia, so that even Madame Laura could not refuse her. Your resistance is only to the great master, but it seems that luck is still on your side, Lia is pregnant. The great lord would not dare to create a scandal that tarnished the good name of his family." Erick nodded with a sneer.
"How is it different from you?"
"Of course it's different!" Erick's voice was raised. Then he took a long breath.
"Detached from my past. Well, I don't deny your words. My first love and my vows are just one reason. Maybe I'm too scared to love Laurent__"
"Why?"
"Don't you understand? He's the son of Darrel Madison's great master. He's the son of my boss who only calls myself an employee. Especially your mother, she only thinks of you as an errand boy. He just looked one eye at me. How can I make Laurent happy by keeping my faith as a man?!" Erick took a long breath.
"Are your parents willing, Laurent their favorite daughter married a jongos like me? I know my position. That's why I'm too scared to step up. I_____ don't want to embarrass Laurent" Erick said.
Jason remained silent. He didn't realize about this. All this time he thought, if Erick only tied to the past that made him afraid to accept Laurent. But in reality he felt uncomfortable with his misaligned status.
Men and women are different. Women can easily depend on their husbands. The husband, in any part of the world, remains the same. It's a shame to rely on a woman. Erick has self-esteem, he's not a materialistic man.
"Don't be afraid, I'll protect you, as long as you make my sister happy. Mom and Dad, I won't look you in the eye. I assure you, if they value you very much. All this time, you've been an important person in the business" Jason said, trying to convince Erick.
"Come on Jason ..." sighed Erick in despair.
"Ask your heart how you feel about Laurent. Which is better, she is happy beside you facing the scorn of the world or smiling in ruin when it comes to getting married for business?!" Strictly Jason again.
Jason's words that made Erick was silent. He did not move from his sitting position in front of the flat screen. Didn't even notice when Laurent was sitting next to him with a warm soup.
"Erick, eat this yes, it may not be as good as a chef, but .. it's good for your stomach." Laurent said softly.
Erick turned his eyes towards Laurent. He let the girl feed herself with a warm soup, which was indeed a bit of salty. In his view Laurent who seemed wholeheartedly blew and fed the soup.
"Not good, huh?" laurent asked disappointed.
"Rumayan," said Erick briefly.
"Will I spend it?"
Erick nodded in acceptance of Laurent's offer. With a cheerful smile Laurent feeds the soup to the end. After her she rubbed Erick's lips with a tishu and thrust back a glass of warm unsalted tea. Erick received all the services from Laurent.
"Tell me, why are you still here?" ask Erick slowly.
"You mean?"
"Why do you still live here. This apartment is too small for you."
"But buy a big one for us. Or buy a house with a page that luaasss. "
Erick let out a long sigh hearing Laurent's words.
"You should have gone back to Penthouse."
"No! Where my husband is is where I am." Laurent said confidently. He slid his head against Erick's chest while hugging the man's waist.
"Don't keep me away from you, Erick. You know I love you. And I know you love me. Never run from me. Cause I'm gonna come after you anyway and tie a harness around your neck. Your whole life is mine." Laurent said unequivocally.
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