
Side story's.
Before Almira decides to provoke Infiera.
The day Abhimanyu left for Malang, when Almira suddenly met Gerald who was contacting Adi, his student. He heard clearly about Abhimanyu's departure.
"Sir Gerald," called Almira as her fellow lecturer finished a call with someone.
Gerald who was standing on his back to his desk immediately turned around, and looked at Almira who was in front of his desk.
"Yes, Mom? Can I help you?"
"Emm, sorry, earlier if I eavesdropped on your conversation just now. I'd like to ask. Did Mr Abi go to Malang?"
Gerald was not surprised by Almira's question. He put his phone on the table before answering.
"Betul, Abhimanyu went to Malang today. This morning exactly."
Almira frowned, looking confused.
"In what order, huh? I think he's very busy."
Abhimanyu has some workers on campus that he shouldn't be able to leave behind. In addition, Almira also heard that her ex-lover was being preoccupied by the preparation of the cafe opening.
Gerald smiled before answering. "She bullied someone" he said, but did not elaborate. Like deliberately hanging it to make Almira curious.
"Don't say .. if Abhimanyu catches up with Adi and Infiera. Yeah, I know that he likes things like that, but it's impossible to be busy."
Gerald snapped his finger in response. "You're like a psychic, Ms. Almira. Right, he was carrying his wife," Gerald said, not at all covering up his friend's contact with his students. Somehow, he was sure that Almira also knew about it. “Who can stand apart from his wife?”
"Wife?"
"Yes. Don't you know? Ah, not possible, right? I know that you're former Mr. Abi and you're still friends, right, until now."
Almira was silent about it.
Of course, he could not argue at all. He knew very well that Abhimanyu was married and his wife was his own student. Even if he accidentally.
Almira seemed to think for a while, but Gerald was about to end their conversation because he had to leave. The woman spoke again.
"Sir Gerald. I know that you like Infiera."
Gerald who was about to take his bag immediately stopped his movement, making his hand float in the air.
Gerald re-enforced his body and looked at Almira. His forehead was slightly wrinkled in astonishment.
"What do you mean you said that? You, right, know that Infiera is Abhimanyu's wife?"
"Yes I know."
"Then?"
"But, I also know that you like it, right?"
"Attent."
Gerald raised his hand with his palm facing Almira, then he sat down in his work chair comfortably. "Please sit. So we can talk comfortably."
Almira according. He sat in front of Gerald.
"What do you mean by saying that I like Infiera?"
"That's just my joke. No more, really."
Almira was still calm with Gerald's reply. He even looked like he couldn't believe the man's answer.
"You want to lie to who, sir? You, I am an adult. I can tell which one is joking which one is serious."
The frown on Gerald's forehead deepened, he put on a serious face, because Almira did too.
"Actually, what do you mean say that?"
First, Almira put the bag on her side table. He looked at Gerald seriously.
"You already know, right, that I'm Mr. Abi's girlfriend?"
"former." Gerald corrected Almira's speech.
"No. I didn't feel like we had broken up. We just needed time to think about a more serious relationship. It's just, that matchmaking suddenly came without giving us time to mend our relationship."
Gerald gave a small laugh with Almira's reply which seemed to be in denial.
"Then what's the difference? The point is, at that time you were not in a relationship, right? Better, Ms. Almira just tell me what to say because I have to hurry away."
"You love Infiera and I still love Abhimanyu. Their relationship was just an unhealthy matchmaking, even the relationship of the two was purposely hidden. That means we still have a chance to get in between."
Despite realizing that Almira is a girl who is quite ambitious with his wishes. Gerald really did not think that the woman who is none other than his best friend's ex-lover himself was quite determined so far.
"Mr Almira, I have absolutely no idea what you mean. Like my answer earlier, if all my words are just jokes that are misunderstood by other lecturers. I don't need any clarification because Abhimanyu understands that."
Gerald put both his elbows on the table and folded his hands together.
"If it's true I like Infiera. I have a limit that I will never cross."
Almira smiled disdainfully.
"But, their relationship alone never intertwined like a couple in general."
"Why indeed? It's none of my business and I don't care at all."
"Oh, come on, Mr. Gerald. You don't get too petty. Sometimes we have to be pushy for something we want."
Gerald shook his head in an inexhaustible manner.
"I really don't understand your way of thinking, Ms. Almira. I never thought it would ruin my best friend's relationship. Regardless of what you mentioned earlier if I like Infiera. I'm not gonna do a lowly thing like ruin both of them."
Almira. Maybe he didn't think Gerald would answer like that.
He had been convinced earlier that the man before him would be able to help remember the man, he said he liked Infiera. However, his conjecture was beyond his prediction.
"I had to hurry to leave because there was still a lot of business." Gerald grabbed his bag and put his cell phone in it, but before he stepped away he looked back at Almira.
"Mother Almira, no matter you are my colleague or former lover of Abhimanyu. I warn you from now on, don't you dare disturb Abhimanyu's relationship with Infiera."
Almira stared cynically. "Until the end it turns out you're still being hypocritical, huh?"
"Don't talk about yourself, Mom. Everything you say is not even true. In addition, never act as if you know how Abhimanyu and Infiera's relationship is behind us." Gerald smiled. She remembered the message Abhimanyu had sent to announce her marriage. "Maybe they are much happier than we think. Once you step in to harass them. I won't stay silent either."
The expression on Gerald's face grew colder, the manner of which he stepped out leaving Almira alone speechless because of her threat.
Gerald was sure, after this Almira would not dare to harass Abhimanyu. He was also very sure that his friend had strong confidence when he had decided.