Happy Ending's
Chapter 5: Friends

Kruuuk .. kruuuk .. My stomach that reads makes me wake up. I fell asleep because I was tired of crying.

"Mmmmhhhh .. Why do we have to starve in the middle of the night? Hey, worms in the stomach! Don't you know I'm so sleepy?!" I spoke while pointing at my stomach and realized that I was still wearing a dress.

I rise from my sleep. Open the back zipper and put the shirt just like that on the floor. Hah"do you know this engagement?" I asked slowly so that others would not listen. Besides, we're both in the limelight.

"Of course."

"You're agreeing?"

"Of course."

"There is no other answer than of course?"

"Of course," he answered briefly densely clear.

"Can you get your hands off my waist? I feel a little uncomfortable."

"Of course." Once again he replied with a 'of course' answer then put away his hand. I looked at the man who suddenly appeared beside me. I looked up to see what he looked like.

So like the mysterious person who had appeared all of a sudden? It is also not as sweet as Bima. His face was blaster and his nose was high like that of Markus. His jaw was firm, his lips thin like that of aunt Sabrina and his skin was brownish. The look in his eyes was so sharp that I did not dare to look at him directly. In addition, the fine hairs were allowed to grow wildly on his face. It reminded me of Bima who likes to do the same. That is to let the crest grow and do not like to shave it.

"What do you think? Am I handsome enough and on your criterion?"

As if knowing I was judging him, he whispered to me. Her warm breath caressed my skin. Even so, I have no intention of avoiding it.

"No! I don't like you. Your face looks dirty!" I answered tightly to cover up the nervousness and he just smiled.

"Already ... already. Talk about it later. Quickly put the ring on, baby." Aunt Sabrina approached us and gave Antonius a ring box that had changed into a white shirt. Shut up I watched her, and it made my heart pound.

Then, without excuse, without a word the man grabbed my hand and pinned the gemstone-stated ring there.

I glanced at my mom and dad, they looked so happy. It feels like this is the result of their long-planned conspiracy. Same with Markus and Aunt Sabrina. Their faces shine bright while I? The only one doesn't know what's going on.

"Put the ring on me." Antonius rules and I foolishly obey his words without being evasive. Damnit damnit!

"Lauren!!! Our friendship has finally become a besan!!"

"Oh, Sabrina's my best friend. I feel like crying! It's like a dream to me!!"

The two middle-aged women hugged regardless of her surroundings. They cheered as if the world was their own and the others were just passing by. And until the show was over, I still didn't understand what was going on.

On this Sunday, everything was sudden. Not even 24 hours I broke up with Bima, now I'm engaged to a man I don't know. So, this is why papa took me 'walking' to Bandung? Who says he wants to visit his best friend? I didn't expect papa to be this cruel to his daughter. I blasted hard! This is called child exploitation and human rights violation!

"Mama and Papa said to go back to Jakarta first, baby. You stay in Bandung. Okay?"

"Well, what the hell, Ma, Pa? What did this dong mean?"

I protested in the room that was provided. The room was elegant, and much larger than my room. When you look out, you see a stretch of roses and orchids.

"You have to get used to living here. Until you get married." My mom tried to calm me down with emotion. We both sat in bed. Papa stood beside my mother. And that man .. I mean Antonius, standing by the window. Why is he there too? I know this is his house, but he should have given us some privacy to talk to.

"Pa ...," I whined to the papa who had not commented since.

"Well, how do you know about this? Papa, is that it? All this time Key considered Papa who understood Keyla better. No, Papa's just like Mama. E g o i s!"

I turned away from them. " And you!" I pointed at Antonius who had been mocking me with his smile ever since.

"Have conspired with them!" I continued while pointing towards my mom and dad.

"Hmmmm .. You guys seem to be familiar. Come, Pa. We're going back to Jakarta. Asik ... Mama's gonna be called Oma soon, nih!"

As if ignoring my anger, mom and dad walked out of the room. I don't care about them anymore. They don't care about my feelings either.

I took off my shoes and chose to lie under the covers. I don't feel my cheeks wet. I feel angry, disappointed and alone. I felt like my body was having trouble breathing.

I put my body back on the bed and I just put on my underwear. I rolled to the right and to the left. Thinking about what I should eat to no longer starve. Ah, cellphone. Where's my phone? I may order food online.

 After groping the walls patiently I was finally able to find a switch to turn on the lights.

"Well, this is light! It's not dark like my future." I was talking to myself, and I finally realized one thing. This isn't my room. The wall color is different. I turned around and there was a pair of eyes watching me there. A man sitting on a chair right next to the bed. Why did I just find out? Oh, my God, I'm so stupid!

That pair of brownish and sharp eyes did not take me out of his sight. For the first time, our eyes met. Antoninus?

"Are you used to being naked in front of men?" ask Antony in probing. He got up from the chair and walked towards me. And I unconsciously walked backwards. The more he approached I tried to step back. And finally behind me there is no more room to move away. The wall stretches there. Anthony said nothing more. All he did was intimidate me with the look in his eyes.

"Are you used to being naked in front of men?" ask for a second time. His right hand rested on the wall and his body was very close to me. He nodded so he could see my face.

"Are you used to being naked in front of men?" ask Antony for the third time. And his tone looked very serious. My heart did not stop beating and was afraid. His eyes were different from before and his left hand was clutching my shoulder.

"Whatever happens, never take off your clothes in front of a man who is not your husband" he continued in a softer tone.

He took off the grip of his hand and then removed the shirt he was wearing. "Wear it." He gave me his shirt. And I quickly put it on. I don't want to see those creepy eyes anymore. Frighteningly. I feel like a suspect on trial.

"I'm hungry."

Without saying anything and bare-chested, the man led me out of the room. Down the stairs and towards the first floor.

 I followed him half-run because his footsteps were so long and I couldn't keep up with him if I walked normally.

On arrival in the kitchen, he opened the fridge and told me to look around for foods I like.

"Choose" she asked, holding the refrigerator door.

"I can take as I please?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"You want to eat?"

"No."

"All right."

After looking around, there are a lot of food that has been placed in a white plastic box. There are some salads, fruit, and also boiled chicken.

"The food was still there this afternoon?"

"It's brought home the people who work here."

After careful consideration, I took a meal that read salad and boiled chicken.

 Anthony closed the fridge and told me to sit down. Then he grabbed a box of boiled chicken from my hand.

He put the piece of chicken breast on a plate and heated it in the microwave for two minutes. Behind the residence and the sharp look in his eyes, I saw there was warmth there. I looked at his back and then thought a no-no.

"When do you want to see me?" Holy hooch! It turns out he realized I was watching him. I felt ashamed of myself and my face began to turn red.

"Eat." Antonius thrust a plate and a fork at me. He then took a glass and filled it with water.

"Where are Markus and Aunt Sabrina?" ask me while chewing a few pieces of cucumber.

"home."

"To where? Is this their home?"

"Makarta. The other house."

I'm mangosteen. Baffled. What else to talk about? Antonius was so quiet. He would rather look at me than talk directly.

"You got a boyfriend?"

"I'm engaged" he answered briefly, showing his fingers and I realized. I'm her fiance.

I really don't like it. I mean, this mood. It's stiff and it feels weird.

After finishing my dinner, I washed the dishes and food boxes then put them on the dish rack to dry. Meanwhile Antonius kept an eye on me which made me uncomfortable.

"Hey. Mmm ... I want to take a shower and remove my makeup. Where can I do it?"

Without answering a word, Antonius took me to walk to the room I had been wearing to sleep. Antonius opened the bathroom door and wow, the bathroom was even bigger than my room at home!

"Choose." Anthony opened a closet containing women's clothes.

"Aunty Sabrina's?"

"your. Mama bought it."

Mine? Was this engagement planned long ago? I grabbed a towel and walked towards the bath tub. I closed the curtain and started to take off my clothes.

"Hey! You still there?"

"Hmm."

"Don't go anywhere. Wait there." Not hearing him crackle, I peeked at him from behind the curtain. And once again our eyes meet each other. And I don't know why I feel like he's not a stranger.

"Do you know how long Sabrina's mother and aunt have been friends?"

"When you weren't born."

"really? Why don't I remember it? I mean, you never told me you had a best friend named Aunt Sabrina."

I spoke while massaging my face. There's a lot of makeup in there. If not cleaned properly, when I wake up my face must be overgrown with acne.

"Tell me a little bit about yourself. So I know how to behave. You're so quiet and I'm confused."

I started to wet my hair and wash it with shampoo. Rose scent. I really like it.

"Why is your house so empty? Do you live alone?"

"There you are now."

"That's not what I meant. But, where's the aunt who cleaned the house and the gardener?"

"The house next door."

"Ah. I just found out. Aren't you lonely living in a house this big? Oh, ja. Did you just come back from abroad? Have you met your mom and dad often?"

The man was silent again. Not answering at all. He has been standing near the closet ever since.

"Hurry along. The wind will catch."

I also obey him. Wrap the towel around my body and put the dirty clothes in the basket next to the bathtub.

Anthony looked away and pretended not to see me. I opened the wardrobe and chose a pink nightgown made of satin. Aunt Sabrina's choice is indeed a top markotop. And that was evident when he chose me to be his son-in-law. Although I was a little upset about what happened, now I don't mind if I have to marry the son of my best friend.

"Would you see me changing clothes or waiting in my room?"

Without answering Antonius came out of the bathroom. I opened the whole closet. The clothes are nice and look expensive. There are also shoes, bags and accessories. Then I opened a smaller cupboard. Contains men's clothes and the color is only black and white. Antonius's?

I'm out the bathroom. My hair is dry with a hair dryer. Apparently, in the cabinets there are some cosmetics and feminine tools that I often wear.

"Have you taken a shower?" ask the guy sitting in the bedside chair.

"Sleep" he answered briefly without looking at me.

I got into bed and hid my body under the covers.

"Hey. You're not going back to your room?" I began to dare to look at his face blatantly. He didn't see me, his eyes closed. But I'm sure he still hears my voice.

"Would you sleep next to me? This bed is big enough for both of us. Besides, we're engaged now and we're getting married."

Without saying yes or no, Anthony got up in the chair and prepared to lie down next to me. Up close, I could clearly see the muscles in his body.

"Are you used to sleeping with men?" ask without seeing me. His gaze was fixed on the ceiling whose lights were still bright.

"Do you like to sleep with the lights on or off? I like to sleep in the dark. So I'm gonna turn the switch off."

Without waiting for the answer I stood up and turned off the lights and went back to laying myself in bed. This time I no longer need to touch the walls. I've memorized where the bed is.

"You're asleep?"

Anthony did not answer. But I could hear her irregular breathing. As fast as lightning, he held me in the dark. I was drowning in his field body. I could feel the sweat on my face. "Are you used to sleeping with a guy?" Good Lord? Is that what he wanted to ask so far? "From now on, I'm the only man you can sleep with." He then let go of his embrace. Keep your distance with me. There was a pillow in our midst. He said I can't cross that line.