I HATE YOU, BUT
#64
Dion rubbed his nape, feeling uneasy had made the atmosphere lonely and awkward. He turned to his wife who was smiling knots, casually Sena said, “You remember my words well apparently.”
Dion laughed, his actions had melted the atmosphere back. Alena felt very comforted thanks to Dion's laughter. She turned to Davian and answered the meaningful smile of her husband.
“Speaking about Jeane.” Sena remembered something about Jeane.
“Is he okay?”
“You know Jeane?” Alena flabbergasted.
“We were once friends of one campus. Me and Davian happen to be in the same faculty as Jeane. While Sena is entering another faculty,” explains Dion first.
“Ya, and I had a college with him while continuing my studies in France.” Added Sen.
Alena nodded, “You know her well?”
“Not really, it's just that I know Jeane is a smart and ambitious girl. But there is bad news circulating about him.” Sena paused for a moment to look at one by one the people who were looking at her with a serious and curious look,
“According to the wind I heard, Jeane went to the hospital many times. I thought he was sick, but I just found out he's seeing a psychiatrist.” Davian and Alena widened their eyes in surprise,
“You mean to say Jeane has a mental illness?” serobot Alena's.
“Not so, it's just that maybe Jeane was in a tough time that time because of a case involving her family.”
“Case?”
“Yes, I don't know what the case is but because it's Jeane as if he's another figure. He becomes cold and unwilling to get along until Jeane changes drastically. She became a girl who likes to look for attention, cheerful, and easy to get along with. Somewhat strange indeed, where there was someone who changed drastically in an instant. I'm worried lest he act the same lately.”
Instantly, Davian and Alena looked at each other with expressions that were difficult to decipher. In their minds they were both flashing one idea
Is it possible that Jeane's sudden change was caused by her illness?
“Honey, your story gives me goosebumps,” Dion breaks the silence with his jokes.
“What is the story you brought from your charitable activities?”
“Well, we'd better change the topic. Sorry for telling you something you shouldn't.”
***
Tonight, Malvin meets Jeane while he is reminiscing in a city park where he and Alena first met. They sat side by side on a park bench with an atmosphere that felt so quiet. Ten minutes passed without anyone opening their mouth first. Malvin occasionally glanced at Jeane, strangely tonight his expression seemed so sad.
“How can you be this calm after a long enough love you grew in your heart just died?” suddenly Jeane said, making Malvin freeze for a while.
Jeane turned to look at him, with an expression that made anyone feel so unfortunate. What the hell is it?
“I've been trying to fight him, really. But I can't.” both corners of her eyes drain tears. Malvin. Before she could realize Jeane's condition, the girl hugged her suddenly.
“Please, Malvin.. help me..”
Malvin was stunned, what exactly happened?
***
“Later in the afternoon, I'll take you to dinner. Dress up beautiful,” Davian kissed his wife's forehead before she left for the office.
“Why suddenly want dinner outside?”
Davian smiled meaningfully, “You forgot today what day?”
“Day Thursday,” Alena tilts her head. It can't be wrong, today is Thursday.
Davian chuckled, he did not feel disappointed at all because Alena forgot their wedding day, but he just laughed loosely.
“Why are you laughing? Am I wrong?”
Davian kisses his lips this time, “Have it, you'll know later.”
If Alena doesn't remember isn't it going to be a special surprise? “If you need anything, you can call me or Mom. You really it's okay to leave it alone?”
“My gynecology is not yet 9 months. You don't have to take time off and I'm definitely fine. Mom will come later,”
Davian nodded, once again he retired and went to work.
Alena began to concern herself with cleaning the house. Davian might get angry if he sees her doing homework, but Alena can't let their apartment fall apart. He promised himself that he would never exhaust himself.
While cleaning the carpet with a vacuum cleaner, Alena heard the sound of a bell.
“In a moment,” Alena yells as the bell continues to ring. Whoever is behind the door is impatient. Alena rushed to the door and opened it. The door leaf swung open flapping a person standing tall with a wide smile on his face. Alena was instantly fixated when her eyes met Jeane's clear eyes.
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