LET ME BE HAPPY
chapter 12

Adinda POV.

There was the sound of the dawn prayer ringing. However, I still haven't closed my eyes for a moment. I rushed to the bathroom. Then perform the obligatory ritual as a Muslim.

I stir all these treatises of the heart to the owner of the soul. Hoping to find a glimmer of hope even if only a small chance. Although this self seems selfish, but what's wrong with asking for legitimate property.

Hard to remember the image message sent by someone. Without even asking, I knew it must be from Liona, who I never thought was Devin, he could do the wrong thing without marriage to Liona.

I decided to take a nap. Because after all this body needs rest even if only for a moment. I feel like I can't stand the sleepiness that's so terrible. I'm just waiting for Devin to come back. The short words he spoke were nothing more than a joke.

I set the phone alarm at seven in the morning so I don't have bad luck. The plan is me and Devin's extended family will have breakfast together at this hotel restaurant. I feel ashamed if I am late to join.

Just as I closed my eyes, my phone alarm went off loud. These eyes still felt heavy like there was a large chunk of rock twitching. I don't feel like I'm getting out of this soft bed. Just leave it like this for a second.

However, the sound of my stomach alarm is also no less loud. Makes me want to not have to wake up immediately to stop the demo of the worms who asked for food intake. I don't want to be labeled as a human being who has been dzolim against worms in his own stomach. And I just remembered that last night I had missed my dinner.

I quickly performed my bathing ritual. It feels uncomfortable to do all activities in a state of hunger. Just five minutes later I was done with my lightning bath ritual.

I set this foot on the suitcase in the corner of the room. Searching the contents to find clothes that I deserve to wear. Accidentally my hand touched the lingerie that Mama Intan prepared to conquer Devin's heart on our bridal night.

I was wondering if I should wear it. Swaddle like a female penggo*a who targets her prey. To seduce a Devin to see me as a woman who has been kosher for him. However, I immediately shook off the thoughts that had made my brain wander. Because the truth is I can never conquer the heart of a Devin.

"Geez, why so swollen gini anyway. I shouldn't have cried for Devin all night. It's all because of Devin. Lookie! What time it was, but he didn't come back. Could it be amnesia to forget the way home," I grumbled as I stared at myself in front of the mirror.

I compress my eyes that look swollen with ice cubes that I asked for in the room service. Again the clear circle felt jostled want to get out of the nest when I remember the message of the picture I received in the early hours of yesterday. I see my eyes back in tears. I rushed to the sink to wash my face so I wouldn't see if I was crying.

I apply makeup to my face to disguise my face that looks swollen. I don't want to be interrogated like a suspect. If mom and dad ask about Devin's whereabouts, I'll tell you the truth.

After finishing makeup and making sure this face is ready to be published to the public, I made a step towards the hotel restaurant. Mama Intan sent a message that everyone had gathered and just waited for the main cast. Who else if not me and Devin.

"Wah wow. If the newlyweds aura is different." The welcome from aunt Sesil, the sister of papa Bima made me bow down in shame. It wasn't just Aunt Sesil that made me misbehave. Almost the entire family welcomed my arrival with a seductive grin.

I sat myself in a chair after greeting the rest of my family.

"Where's Devin dear?" As I expected, there will definitely be a time when Devin's whereabouts are questioned.

I looked at Mama Intan. I saw the shady gaze of the middle-aged woman who still looked beautiful in her old age. I don't want my answer to hurt a woman as well as my mom. But what should I say other than the facts I know? The answer is that there is no other choice.

I inhaled the air and exhaled it slowly. Neutralize heartbeats that seem ready to jump at any time from the nest. All eyes are now on me. A gaze that seemed to be preparing to skin its prey.

Luckily the food we ordered came soon, so I could avoid the other questions. We eat in silence. Only the sound of the clangs of spoons and plates clashing.

Fortunately, even though I was in a bad condition, I was still able to enjoy the food greedily. So, there's no need for me to feel anxious that my household problems will be sniffed by them.

Because I realize living a reality of life that is not in accordance with expectations it takes energy. Except when I lose my bundle forever. It was the saddest moment of my life.

Time kept rolling, but Devin had yet to show the trunk of his nose. I'm cleaning up my personal stuff. I checked out by myself. I felt really disappointed at the change in attitude Devin had shown.

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Devin opened his eyes slowly. His head still feels heavy. Devin nodded his forehead. Seen around it turns out he is still in Liona's apartment. He glimpsed the watch that was perched sweetly in his hand. Devin gasped for a moment in shock knowing the time had been shown at ten in the morning.

"Darling, are you awake?" asked Liona from the kitchen. He arranged the food on the table he delivered.

"Why don't you wake me up Lio?" devin asked as he walked over to Liona.

"Sorry Honey. I saw that your sleep was so deep that I didn't dare to wake you. Must have felt uncomfortable all night sleeping on the sofa? Again sorry, dear." Liona grabbed Devin's hand carrying him in her grasp.

"Sorry baby, you're not wrong. So there's no need to apologize. Maybe I'm too tired that I'm waking up like this" Devin lamented.

"Yes, you take a shower. Keep eating together," Liona said, pointing to the food that had been served at the dinner table.

Devin nodded. He rubbed Liona's head before passing into the bathroom.

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Devin drives to the hotel where he and Adinda are staying. Although he had gone through a lot of drama because Liona did not allow him to leave.

Devin scooped up the air and exhaled it violently. She felt so guilty for leaving Adinda through the night of her bride alone. Even though their marriage relationship is only limited to black on white. But this is not how it should have happened.

Devin feels to have become a breng**k male. Maybe he fell asleep in his girlfriend's apartment and let his wife go through a lonely night alone. Devin ruffled his hair in frustration. What Devin should explain later to Adinda.

Gegas Devin headed to the room where he was supposed to spend the night with Adinda after he got to the hotel. Devin stepped in but only silence greeted his arrival.

Devin opens the bathroom door but does not find Adinda's whereabouts. The net is fixed to look at the corner of the room, like there is less.

" O ****." Devin scoops his face rough when he realizes Adinda's suitcase is no longer in place.