Madelin Tough Women
4. Foul Plan

It's been three days, Sam hasn't come home. Madelin ended up alone at home alone.  To be honest Madelin did not like his current state the most. But he realized, he could not prevent Sam from working.

In the midst of this silence, Madelin remembered Jonatan's offer. Madelin tried to ignore this. Madelin did not want to be in the least, engaging further with Jonatan. He tried to distract her by going to the kitchen to make a cake.

But his feet were about to step into the kitchen. Sound notification from his smart phone. Madelin twisted her body and reached the table to take her smartphone. And to his surprise, he got a photo from an anonymous person.

The photo shows her husband Sam hugging a beautiful woman on a beach.

Madelin felt her chest tight when she saw the photo. The sight of Sam in the arms of another woman on the beach made his heart feel broken into pieces. Anxiety and confusion swept through his mind. He sat on the sofa, his eyes glued to the screen of his smartphone.

Madelin's mind churned. He wanted to call Sam immediately and ask for an explanation. However, what if that explanation would only make things worse? In a state of chaotic heart, Madelin felt like there were two voices in her head that were at odds with each other.

Suddenly his phone rings again, this time a call from Jonatan. Madelin hesitated for a moment, then decided to raise the call.

"What's up, Jonatan?" ask her with a trembling voice.

Jonatan sensed something was amiss from Madelin's tone of voice. "Madelin, what's going on? I feel like something is wrong. Are you all right?"

Madelin tried to hold back her tears that were almost overflowing. "Jonathan, I. I just received a picture of Sam with another woman on the beach."

Jonatan's voice sounded shocked upon hearing Madelin's confession. "Oh, Madelin, I'm sorry. I don't know what to say."

Madelin bit her lips, trying to hold back her cries. "I don't know how to. I wanted to contact Sam, but I was afraid of the reality I might hear."

Jonatan spoke softly, "You can talk about this with me. I will help you sincerely without any intention. Please believe me, because it seems to be related to some things I know."

"You really want to help me?" ask Madelin doubtfully.

"You can trust me. If you want to talk to me about this, we can meet later in the afternoon at 5 in the cafe, how about?"

"alright. I'll call you again." Madelin decided on a call. He looks very frustrated and also chaotic.

***

The rest of the day passed in Madelin's agitation. He does not know what to do, whether he should still wait for an explanation from Sam or follow Jonatan's advice. The meeting with Jonatan seemed like the only hope for getting clarity in this situation, but Madelin also did not want to get caught up in this situation. Honestly Madelin felt there was something strange about this incident.

As the sun was about to set, Madelin was getting ready to leave. Madelin's heart was pounding, his mind filled with questions and doubts.

When 5 pm arrived, Madelin entered the cafe with a feeling of anxiety that was still felt in his chest. Jonatan was already waiting in the corner of the cafe, looking at him with an expression of sympathy.

"Thank you for coming, Madelin," said Jonatan softly.

Madelin nodded softly, "I really don't understand this situation. I don't know why suddenly an anonymous person sent me the photo" Madelin said.

Madelin frowned. He is trying to understand the situation at the moment. "What am I supposed to do now Jo?" ask Madelin doubtfully.

"just ignore. After all, Sam is not the type of man who will cheat. I dare to talk like this, because I've had the feeling of competing with him when fighting over you first." Jonatan looked at Madelin. "I guarantee Sam, I won't cheat on you." And somehow those words sounded, like they were mocking Sam subtly. Instead of sounding to appease Madelin, those words were more like trying to lure Madelin into his worry.

Is he trying to make me feel hooked? Madelin. Although his heart felt uncomfortable, Madelin still relied on his logic.

"Sam you told me earlier, that this matter is related to a secret you know. Don't you want to tell me that secret?" ask Madelin curious.

Sam sneered, suddenly the look on his face suddenly changed looking annoyed. "No need to think about it. After all, you didn't intend to accept my offer at that time."

"Why should you try to call me here if you don't want to talk to me in the end?" Madelin could not understand Sam's mindset. "Are you doing this on purpose, just to see me? Or maybe you're the one who sent me the photo on purpose?" accuse Madelin of being annoyed.

"I can't give you a good answer. But I assure you, that I am not the one who sent you the photo."

"Don't play Jonatan!" madelin was impatient. He was tired of Jonatan's behavior.

Jonatan breathed. "Good .. good. I'll tell you what I know, but I can't tell you everything."

"Hurry up and tell me!"

"I'll tell you. But please take care of your emotions Madelin," Jonatan said with a serious face.

***

After Madelin left, Jonatan looked frustrated. Not long after, a slight smile appeared on his face.

Although it took a little struggle, Jonatan was finally able to convince Madelin to accept his offer at that time.

"You look so happy. Have you managed to make that woman sure of you?" said a woman who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, directly sitting in front of Madelin.

"It was not an easy job to make him agree to my offer at that time," complained Jonatan still with a look of fatigue.

"Hahaha .. It's only natural you feel overwhelmed. Madelin is indeed very stubborn, it must be difficult for you to make him accept your offer." The woman then called the waiter to order her drink.

"You look so relaxed, when I had to try so hard to get Madelin away from Sam. Though you yourself also have a similar affair with me, Flora," muttered Jonatan.

Flora the woman laughed again. "Sam is in my hand. You're enough, take care of Madelin. Then let the time go and everything .. will go according to plan. I don't like to waste Jonatan's energy" Flora said casually.

"You better not underestimate the situation. My gut tells me that none of this goes so easily." Jonatan warns Flora to be more careful.

And sure enough, that the misgivings that Jonatan has are indeed proven. Someone with a black hooded jacket, was recording the conversation of the two men secretly.