Carmen's Love Trap
Dare to answer

Carmen

I do my job as best I can. I don't want to disappoint Mommy and Abi who gave me confidence.

At night, Bahri always stops by the cafe. He took me out to dinner and drove me to the hotel. Now that he's got a car, Bahri pity me for being afraid to ride a rickshaw.

"How's cafe? A lot?" ask Bahri while focusing on driving the car. I don't know where I'm going tonight.

"Rame thankfully. Apparently inviting live music makes many visitors interested. They also like cafe food that fits on their tongue. I heard a lot of compliments today." I said proudly.

"Gee, cool! If you succeed, you will soon return to Jakarta dong?!"

"Yes. I can't stay here long. I like it here. Calm, the people are friendly and my mind is also more relaxed." I replied honestly.

"That's how it looks, you'll come back here. I'm companions! I'm still here a few months. I could be your driver! Ready to pick up during no office hours he..he...he...."

I smiled hearing it. "Thank you. You are so good with me!"

"Mc ... So how's your decision? Want to forgive, tell me the truth if you heard everything or you ended your relationship?!" bahri asked doubtfully.

"terminating? No! I haven't been married long. What does Abi say later?! Could get my scolding three days and three nights!" I stared at the road ahead with a blank look, like my heart felt empty because the man I loved turned out to love another woman.

"Related?"

"Must be sure. You should say stupid. I'm a wife, I have to try as much as possible. Although I had to endure the wound, at least I tried. I'll hide everything and act like I don't know anything. I will still be a good wife. I'm sure Mas Zaky will also love me later, especially after knowing Kak Dewi and Abang Wira back in harmony. Hopefully it's not too late .... "

"And may the wounds you feel not be too painful." Bahri sincere prayer.

"Aamiin's."

"Spirit! He is aware that the hawker must be strong!" Bahri. I smiled and was very grateful to know Bahri.

At night I returned a message from Mas Zaky. Said that I did meet Bahri because Bahri was working in Jogja. I told you we were coffee together. Mas Zaky didn't say much. He also did not ask when I was coming home. It's sad, but how else?! I know where his heart is anchored. Just hold it as long as I can hold it.

I was still in London until a few days later. I could stay at the cafe and I went back to Jakarta. Again Bahri brought me to the station. I purposely wanted to enjoy the journey home by train. As well as preparing my heart to be hurt again.

Abi welcomed my return at the station. The man who still looked handsome at his age who was no longer young really missed my return. Her warm embrace I miss. There was nothing more comfortable than his protective embrace.

If I had listened to Abi's advice .... Surely Abi wants me to be happy so forbid me to marry Mas Zaky. I'm sorry, Bi. I fought Abi. Sorry I'm against Abi ....

"Kok Abi kurusan's son anyway? Tired huh? What do you want to snack on? Come on all the SD snacks you want, Abi buy them!" abi said with a warm voice.

"Yes right?! Okay, I'm gonna buy it all down to the carts!" my answer is no less spirit.

"okay! Let's go!"

"Assalamualaikum." I said as I entered the house.

No one welcomed me home. Mas Zaky is in the room. I opened the door myself and locked it back and went into the room.

I feel tired and my body feels sticky. I decided to take a shower and when I finished the bath, I was so shocked to find Mas Zaky in my room.

"Why didn't you tell me you were home? Home up what?" ask Mas Zaky who is now sitting on my bedroom bed.

I picked up a change of clothes and answered Mas Zaky's question before going into the bathroom to change my clothes. "I think Mas is busy working so I don't want to bother. We'll see you in the morning at breakfast." I went in the bathroom and put on my shirt and answered a question I haven't answered.

"I got back on the train. Abi picked me up at the station." I sat down at the dresser and wore my skincare. While glancing, I saw Mas Zaky continue to watch over me.

"Why is it so hard to call there? Old reply. I need to know how you are." protested Mas Zaky.

Finished wearing skincare, I took the body lotion and applied it to my legs and hands. "I'm busy. You know what it is like to be busy working? I finally felt what Mas felt when he went out of town. Busy to the point of not being able to tell."

"Busy but still able to hang out until night." he said.

"That's the name of dividing time, Mas. Kayak Mas Zaky who is busy but can still take me to the shophouse, even had a chat also again with Sister Goddess. There is a portion of the time as well." I replied not to lose.

"When do you like to dispute what I say? You used to not like that! If I say anything, you're reckoning! Why do you like to argue with me?! Did Bahri teach you to argue with your husband?!" Mas Zaky looks emotional because of my actions.

"Sorry, Mas. If you don't like me to answer, I'd better shut up if you ask. Not defending, but Bahri never taught me anything bad. It's been the night, Mom. I'm tired and I want to sleep. Please turn off the lights, Mas!" I quickly climbed onto the bed and covered my body with a blanket and pretended to sleep.

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Zaky

Since returning from Yogyakarta, Carmen's attitude has changed. He became someone different. Usually submissive, now begin to answer what I said. So changed. Is this because of Bahri? Are they that close?

He also no longer insisted on staying in my room. Did he hear what the Goddess and I were talking about that night? Can't be! If he heard it, he would cry and be very angry. I'm sure Carmen didn't hear that. He who is spoiled will surely weep and complain to his Abi. In fact no, surely he does not know about my feelings for the Goddess, right?!

This morning I was served by him. Breakfast was available and clothes for me to go to work were already on the bed. He's doing just fine. It's true he didn't hear it. Baby wouldn't lie. He is not good at hiding his feelings.

"You want me to drive you to the shophouse, Baby?" let me test again, will he reject it. If he heard what I said, he would not want me to see the Goddess again.

"Byeah, Mas. I'm lazy to drive. I'll get the bag first!"

It's true! Baby didn't hear what the Goddess and I were talking about. Be safe!

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