He Who Came Among Us
Being with you is enough

One word to describe Cetrine's birthday party is extravagant. The castle-style house in the fox became a modern-style party venue.

The queen of the party look stunning with a long evening dress with a high hemisphere to her thigh, do not forget the diamond necklace hanging spoiled on her neck that is in line with the earrings worn.

"Ruby, thank you for coming" he said, kissing both of my cheeks.

"wah! You guys look good, "he said, "don't make out at my party" he said with a sweet smile.

I smiled back at him, "happy birthday. May you be happy and live a long life" I said sincerely.

"Oh! Your wife so sweet. Come on, enjoy the party," he said, letting us in, party at the back of the house.

Some who come to the party are Cetrine's college friends, who in fact are Topaz's acquaintances. Private parties with special invited guests were deliberately held by Cetrine as a reunion event.

Topaz looks nostalgic mobbed by friends during his college, I find a comfortable place and let him let go of longing with his friend.

"Ruby?!," said August Peridot. I looked up and smiled at him.

"Master Peridot, glad you recognized me," I said politely.

"You don't have to call me that, just call uncle or papa. You're part of my family" he said.

"It seems disrespectful" I tried to turn him down.

"Satisfy Mrs Zephyr alone." Candanya winked her eyes. "You're at home in Aquamarine?" he added.

"As long as Topaz is beside me I think I can adjust" I replied.

August smiled at me, "or you'd rather have Rosewood."

I was confused how he knew I was living there, and never once talked to anyone.

Seeing my confusion August explained, "Aquamarine city gossip. Especially for the elite. All the news is scattered everywhere."

"ah! I don't think I fully understand yet" I replied.

"Because of the man" he pointed to Topaz, "constrained you in his golden cage. Don't let anyone touch or get close to you."

I chuckled, "too much as it seems."

"That's better Ruby, believe me. You won't like it when you hear all the gossip." August sipped his drink.

I'm interested in what he says, "what is that?."

August glanced at me, stopping to observe my expression, "you better not know. Forget the old man's words." he shook his hand. "Consider the party" he replied, leaving me and walking into the middle of the room.

The more festive the night, the music with special invited dj turns the back garden into an impromptu discotheque. I was just sitting in the corner enjoying a mocktail when a guy came to my desk.

"Hi" she said with a bright smile. The man with a stature of about 175cm was oriental-faced. I just smiled back at his greeting.

"Only?" then after sitting facing me.

I didn't like her gig, so I tried to keep my distance from her. I saw Topaz chatting with a man, and not looking at me.

"I'm coming with my husband." I answered honestly by pointing at Topaz, who was laughing at him.

"If you want to refuse me don't lie miss" he scorned.

I watched the man in front of me like he was a little drunk looking at the tequilla glass he was holding. I tried to dodge but my hand was in his grip.

"Where are you? Tease the others, or the man?." The man pointed at Topaz who had been swarmed by women since when.

"He's my husband" I replied firmly.

Once again a mocking laugh came out of his mouth, "you!," my condescending look revealed in his eyes.

Once again his mocking laughter became, "The wife! don't dream," he sneered.

I counted to three in my heart to assuage my anger. Avoid trouble, Ruby. Brain warning.

Looking at me who was silent the man added, "Miss, that man wouldn't see you, if you were as pretty as Cetrine. You'll only be made you know." he said, displaying quotes with his finger.

I snorted cynically at his talk. "You mean?," I asked growled. .

There is a sense of insecurity when compared to Cetrine. I'm sick of this man's very uninspired words. I decided to leave but the oriental man was still following me.

"Where are you going, miss." The hardship that pulled my arm, turned my body to face it. The faint smell of alcohol was smelled from him.

"Take my hand off." My bully pulled my hand.

I glanced at Topaz but the crowd was blocking Topaz's view. Hubby, help me. I sent him a telepathic signal that he couldn't possibly hear.

"Let go before I scream" I threatened.

"Miss, your threat doesn't scare me!," he replied as he approached me.

Fear came after me, I pulled with all my might. I could not believe that he suddenly let go of his hand until I fell into the pool.

His loud laughter caused the invited guests to point at us. "look you've grabbed his attention." he pointed at Topaz who was now walking towards me.

The stern expression on his face signified his anger either for me or the man.

"Hey, you're glad he finally came to you." led by the man who's crouching beside me.

The man fell backwards after topaz's long legs kicked him flat in his chest. A speck of pain sounded from him.

His body staggered as the man tried to get up, "you're crazy. What's your problem," he shouted.

Topaz didn't answer and threw his fist at the man's face, I tried to get out of the pool that Cetrine helped.

It was this shout that caused the guests to swarm over us whispering and gossiping. Some men tried to hold Topaz to stop his attack which had rendered the enemy helpless.

"Ruby." Cetrine coldly helped me stand up and get out of the fray.

Cetrine pulled me into the bathroom and gave me a towel and a change of clothes. "You're amazing Ruby. First you slapped me in public in my house," he lamented, "now you're ruining my birthday party." he continued.

I bowed silently not answering. immediately changed my wet clothes and came out to see him.

"You shouldn't have been invited" he said annoyed.

"Sorry Cet" I said regretfully.

"Stop flirting with men. You already have Topaz," he said.

"I'm not teasing him" I argued, "he came to me himself," I explained.

I looked at him, his eyes looking at me disgustedly. "I'm not that kind of person," I tried to make my voice as loud as a rock, while sadness began to creep over me.

"Oh yeah," he said, "then what a sneaky way you used to conquer topaz" he said in a condescending tone.

"It's none of your business" hardened Topaz admonished me, "are you okay?" he asked. I nodded slowly.

Cetrine watched Topaz upset that he would rather take care of his wife than her.

"It looks like you should blacklist that trash," Topaz replied.

"Well! so you're blaming me." said Cetrine, who Topaz answered with a mangangguk no matter what.

Cetrine laughed hysterically. "I invited you, but I didn't expect you to destroy my party. Especially you." her index finger accused me.

"Stop blaming him" defended Topaz, "you didn't see my wife fall into the pool. And look now, cold."

"If he doesn't tease the man, then there won't be anything like this" Cetrine lamented.

"He didn't tease her" Topaz said.

"Oh yeah! Did you see him?. Your wife took the man's hand" Cetrine's provocation.

Does Cetrine hate me?.

I was amazed by his words that further cornered me. "I didn't do that" I asked.

"Then why aren't you next to your husband? You're like a single woman, sitting alone, like you want to be seduced by other rich men, "his ridicule is out of control.

Why did Cetrine act like this to me, didn't he consider me his friend. Thought.

"Enough Cet," cried Topaz.

August comes to us besitegang. "Pretty pretty. Guests will hear your screaming voices" August said. "Bring your wife home, she doesn't look well" August suggested.

Cetrine glared at her papa, hearing her papa's decision, "Pa, "His whine.

"Pretty pretty. If you want to continue the party then come out before papa disbands it. Where are your choices?" asserted August.

"You shouldn't have brought your wife with you next time," fiercely Cetrine disappeared with her anger.

"I'm sorry he. I spoiled her too much. And also sorry for the loser who made you this way" Auguts said sincerely apologizing.

Without even having a chance to reply, Topas pulled my arm, I followed his steps in a hurry to get on his expensive car. The anger has not subsided seen from how to drive his car at maximum speed.

The deserted griya wasp welcomed the arrival of the two of us. While the trip was silent Topaz, only the rough breathing was deliberately done so that I would know his anger.

"Ruby!," he called, "what else are you doing this time? Tease the guy at the party."

I gaped at her words, "you believe I'm doing this."

"I don't know" she replied.

"So now you're accusing me like Cet did."

There was a long pause before he finally replied, "It's not so."

"Lantas?" I asked quickly.

Topaz was silent for a moment trying to ease his emotions. He threw the suit he had opened, and the buttons of his shirt were opened.

I just stood there watching him throw his body onto the sofa and massage his forehead.

"Come here" he called. She clapped her hand on her side for me to sit next to her.

I obey his will. "It's not my fault" I said in a bold manner.

His brown eyes looked at me sharply. A long breath was exhaled heavily. His hand grabbed my body into his arms.

"I know you don't like parties. Can't be wise. Aquamarine is different from Rosewood" he explained.

My tears were dripping down which I immediately wiped off. "Ruby baby, the least you've done wrong in Aquamarine, the rumors will spread. And it's hurting my business, you see."

You prefer business to your wife. Speak my heart.

"Honey, hope that Cet's emotions subside, and you are not made into the social gossip material," he said.

There's no word I can say. As long as he hugged me was enough, no matter what gossip was spread about me, as long as this man grabbed me then I could get through it.

Really do?!. Whisper another voice in my heart.