Give me back my husband's smile
CHAPTER 1: Efforts To Get You

A girl was crying hysterically in front of the handsome young man who seemed to be holding back an upset. “Al, you cannot cancel our wedding, the invitation has been spread. Wanna put where my family's face is, if we don't get married."

“I don't love you. I don't think it's too late to end it.” Alvaro said firmly. He could say that easily, underestimate the bond of marriage that will be held in the near future.

The moon shook quickly. “No, I don't want to! I just want to marry you Alvaro hiks, I love you so much.”

Alvaro rubbed his face rough. “You're selfish month, never think about other people's feelings. You think after we get married, you'll be happy, huh?!” His slightly snapping question gave understanding to the stubborn woman in front of him.

The moon is approaching to grab Alvaro's hand. “I'll be happy hiks-hiks, as long as it stays with you.”

Alvaro immediately dismissed him rudely. “You won't be happy, because I'll never be able to love you. Because in my heart there is only the name of the Star.”

Alvaro's confession made the Moon's heart throb pain like it was pierced by a thousand needles. How not, Moon has liked Alvaro since childhood when they were 6 years old he already understands about love. They were friends from birth, grew up in the same environment, played, ate, slept and even used to bathe together. Whatever they do both.

That habit is what makes the Moon become dependent on the existence of Alvaro until now. For the Moon, Alvaro is everything, he can't get away from the man. She knew Alvaro was so uncomfortable when he was with her because the Moon was an overprotective girl. Even at the age of 23 years, his possessiveness is getting worse out of control.

He started to restrict Alvaro's wiggle room. All the women who were close to the young man would be terrorized by the Moon and would frighten them all. In fact Alvaro does not demand much from the Moon, which he wants so that the Moon can think maturely because he is not a child anymore who can not keep the attitude.

The peak when Alvaro was found to have a lover, the Star, the Moon who was infatuated with the man did not stay silent. He easily destroys their relationship with a threat that makes the Stars slowly retreat. Because the star who is famous for his kindness does not want to compete with his own half-sister. Yes, the Moon is the sister of different mothers with the Stars.

Not a secret anymore, bad behavior Moon often makes others upset and look at him one eye. Everyone thinks she is a cunning girl who justifies all means to get her wish, including tying Alvaro to the wedding thread to make Alvaro his whole possession.

The moon was smiling on the sidelines of her cries. “A-I can definitely open the door of your heart for me, it only takes time. Wouldn't love grow out of habit.”

“How much longer do you need? We've been together ever since we were kids, but my feelings have stayed the same. I just consider you as a friend no more.”

Alvaro continued his remarks trying to convince the Moon to comply with his request. “We are not little children anymore months, I hope you can be mature.”

“NGGAK!” The moon shouted loudly as it walked into the kitchen.

Alvaro rounded his eyes when he saw the Moon brandishing a knife over his own veins. “Hiks-hiks-hiks, what would I live for if I could not be with you Alvaro hiks. I'd rather die!"

“Your month is crazy!” Alvaro snapped, he tried to get close to the girl.

“Hiks-hiks, you want to leave me and prefer another woman, right? Live happily with her and you will mourn my death. Until death I will not be willing you to be with him hiks-hiks.”

“MONTH!!” Again the man snapped at him, he was tired of hearing the sickening drama the Moon was doing. Because every month feels neglected, he will issue his mainstay of threatening.

Alvaro has been frustrated with facing the Moon. “If it's your decision, then do it.”

The moon rounded his eyes, Alvaro could say that! Doesn't he want to hold himself back? The moon seemed to swallow his saliva with great difficulty, he even held the sharp knife trembling. Seen a look of fear on his face, he was worried and Alvaro with a cold look instead smiled cynically disdainfully.

The girl wiped her tears for a moment. “Ba-ba-alright, I will definitely do it. Da-and ka-you must a-a-will regret it.” he said stammeringly.

Alvaro still stood casually staring at the Moon's motions without interest. As much as possible Alvaro will not be eaten by the bluff of the stubborn girl.

The moon took a deep breath, gathering its guts. He closed his eyes slowly. “Goodbye.”

Sreet

Alvaro was wide-eyed to see blood spurting splattered on the floor, the Moon completely cutting off his own veins. Alvaro thought that the girl was just messing around bullying him. Apparently he really wanted to kill himself, damn it!

The moon opened her eyes when her left wrist was in great pain, she was surprised that a deep blood stain had soaked her white shirt. Instantly his eyes shifted to look at his blood-soaked hands.

I don't want to die yet, Inner Moon shouted.

Bruck

Moon fainted from shock at seeing her own blood, immediately Alvaro ran to catch the girl's body. He tore the dress off the lower end of the Moon to tie it to his left hand, aiming to restrain the flow of blood.

Alvaro lifts the pale body of the Moon, he runs out of his apartment with the moon in his trunk. Several times Alvaro cursed himself who could not keep the Moon.

May the Moon be safe, for otherwise she will feel guilty.

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Dirga slapped his son's cheek hard. "Stupid you Al!"

"If Bramasta's family knows that you're the cause of her daughter's near-suicide, we can get into big trouble."

Dirga stared angrily at his son who was still silent on the spot. "If your marriage to the Moon fails, then we will go bankrupt and fall into poverty. Our company is in crisis Al, we still need cooperation assistance from Bramasta."

The middle-aged man was trying to regulate his hunting breathing, he was annoyed with Alvaro being very difficult to manage. He did not want the company he had built to be painstakingly destroyed, because of the actions of his eldest son.

"Forget the Star, the girl has rejected you outright, hasn't she? Now only the Moon will accept you, so be nice to her. Because only he can save our family's economy." He knew that his son was crazy about the stars, not the Moon. But it seems Alvaro's sincere love is just a one-handed clap.

"Remember, Tiara still needs money for her tuition fees. You don't want our family to fall and be homeless living on the street because of what you did, do you?" Dirga asked Alvaro a little bit of a lure so he understood that they were currently on the edge.

Alvaro stared intently at his father, he could only nod as he clenched his strong hands. Honestly, he was tired of his father's behavior which seemed to make himself a living puppet who always obeyed the orders of his master. But what can be done, he really loves his sister, Alvaro does not want his sister to suffer with life all the shortcomings.

Dirga patted his son's shoulder. “Now it is your duty to meet the Moon and apologize to him.”

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Hdp..ctok..ctak!

The sound of high hells shoes was heard entering the hospital room of a girl. It appeared to be a blonde haired middle-aged woman in elegant clothes. At her age that has begun to age she remains beautiful with a slim body is still well maintained.

“My darling, Month.” Call the middle-aged woman as she walked over and immediately hugged the Moon.

“Mama.” The moon returned her embrace with a smile.

“Mama was really worried when she got word that you were in the hospital because of your reckless act of hurting yourself. Mama is afraid of losing you dear, you're the proud child of her only mama.” He said with a sad face.

“Quiet ma, look at.” Laura looked at her daughter. “Month is fine, this is just a small wound.” He raised his left hand, showing the wound that had been bandaged.

Laura held her daughter's hand. “Ohh baby, your beautiful hands get scratched like this. Will definitely be imprinting.”

The moon stroked her mother's cheeks, observing her beautiful face that resembled her. Just different generations. “Ma, mama don't tell papa about this incident huh? I'm afraid papa will be angry.”

“Mama won't tell papa, because if papa finds out you can get into trouble.” Laura recalls that her husband a week ago left for Sweden on business and the possibility of a long return home.

For now let her be in power, for if her husband intervenes then all the neat plans she has laid out all along.

“Then what about Alvaro?” Ask Laura curiously.

The moon sighed, she shook her head. A sign that he does not know what decision the man will make. Laura gently stroked her daughter's black hair, trying to strengthen the Moon.

“I have complied with all suggestions mama.” Speak the Moon suddenly.

Laura smile. “Iya dear, but you don't do rash actions like this again. Especially to hurt yourself."

“Didn't mama always emphasize that whatever belongs to us is always guarded, lest anyone seize it. As much as possible we should be able to maintain it, so as not to escape from the grasp.” Say the Moon with sadness. "Although the way I got it is a little horrible." Her great-grandchild.

Laura smiled, she touched her daughter's chin with her index finger to look up at her. "That's called the struggle of love, and trust me the effort will not betray the results. Whatever it is, good or bad it doesn't matter. Because the most important thing is that the results have to be satisfactory." Advice Laura with a sharp eye.

"I want Alvaro to accept me as his wife, not as his best friend." The Moon tells.

"You can do it, baby." Laura smiled with pride.

Mama will always help you my sweet daughter.

Don't make yourself a Moon loser by giving up. Be a winner by taking yours back. Laura said from the heart.

Seriate...