Married Without Love
Who Am I Actually?

Annelka's body immediately limp. He's really disappointed. The expectations are too high for Aaron's return with him.

"Patience, Ann" Aya's voice calmed her soul.

"I don't know what to say" said Annelka lethargic.

"Maybe this is the way. Sorry if my words are too cruel"

Annelka took her breath.

"Not really. It's just that I expected a lot. So yeah this is how it feels if my expectations don't match reality"

This time it was Aya's turn to catch her breath.

"At least I still have you and him. So don't leave me. Promise me" Pinta Annelka while rubbing Aya's stomach. Lean on the wife's shoulder.

It was obvious how fragile and disappointed Annelka was. He thought there would be a miracle in his life. But in fact it's not. Both are still in Farris's office.

Farris himself was astonished. He thinks there's been an error in that DNA test. But Annelka and Aya asked not to prolong the matter. Annelka doesn't want to be disappointed anymore. So he'll be back trying to let Aaron go. Annelka was hoping that her sister would still be alive.

"Then how are they?" Ask Aya.

"Eitherway. I still can't think" Annelka replied.

***

That night as usual. Ben's gonna help with Annelka's work. For a moment the man looked at Ben who occasionally taught Zaki about his work. One piece of advice from Ed made him doubtful.

"You can determine your attitude. About the police station. We can end it. Because it's just pretending. But for the next it's up to you. But I think you better give them their freedom. They want to stay here or go back to their place. It would actually be better if they were here. They can work not do evil"

Ed's words made Annelka think. Wouldn't he go too far if he wanted to keep Ben here. Ben's calculations could be a cure for Annelka's longing for Aaron. But soon after Annelka realized. If he did that, he would be the most selfish human being. Imposing will. Without caring about Ben's feelings and desires.

"You why?" Ask Ben. The one without Annelka noticing since then was paying attention to her.

"Yes, huh?" Ledek Zaki's.

His third relationship began to improve. Especially after Ben and Zaki apologized for what they did to Aya. Reason is they don't really want to kidnap Aya. They just happened to find Aya who was drifting in the river. Then bring her home. When they found out Aya was a new rich man they thought about kidnapping her.

Hearing Ben's question, Annelka took a deep breath. He can't hold Ben and Zaki anymore. Everything is clear, Ben is not Aaron, the older brother. So Annelka decides to give Ben and Zaki the freedom to make their move.

"Is there anything I want to talk about?" Annelka was already sitting in front of Ben and Zaki. The two people looked at each other.

"Is there a problem with our work?" Ask Ben.

"It's not about work. It's about you guys"

Ben and Zaki looked at each other, confused.

"Look, the police told me. Either they tell you or they don't. But they say that your business is done...

"We're in jail?" Cut Zaki fast.

"No. They don't prolong your problems. Because until now no one has sued you. But they still took your money. It's a crime...

Zaki immediately listens to it.

"At least we don't sleep in jail" Grinned Ben.

"Then after this. All decisions are in your hands. You guys want to stay here please. Want to go home please. Although personally, I prefer you guys here. Someone helped me work" whispered Annelka in her last sentence

"That's your mode" said Ben.

"Rather than you go back there. Want to rob again. Or to put on vegetables. Not really" Annelka gave consideration.

Ben and Zaki are quiet.

"Think about it. I'm not forcing. Even though Aya and I really want you to stay. But all options are in your hands" Annelka concluded.

***

"What do you think?" Ask Zaki.

Both are now in a mall. Enjoy their new status as free people. Annelka's car is for Ben and Zaki. He said you can wear it. Your working wages. A gold card as an addition.

"You guys work, I put it in there"

Annelka said this morning at breakfast.

"But they'll take the money back" Ben replied while drinking his espresso.

It's strange, even if it's the first time it's been out. But Ben was not at all lost. It was as if he had memorized all the streets of the capital. So too when he walked into this mall. He went straight to the outlet that sold espresso. Like, he's bought it a lot.

"Then how do we do? Go back or stay here. After thoughtthinking. Work with Annelka wasn't bad either. Not too boring. Three, four hours work can be a million. Pretty well. We used to have to wait one more week to earn a million dollars. That is if every day you get a victim. But this, we live laptop toys. Sitting sweet. Padded sofa. Use AC, no muscle needed. Get money" Cerocos Zaki nonstop.

"You're right, I think, I'm also starting to like this job. Office work is not bad either. His fatigue was more than being robbed. So I can sleep well every night"

"And you've never been delirious again while living in Annelka's house"

"I'm too tired. So straight up when you're done working"

Silent moment.

"I think I like it here. They are also fun" Zaki said softly.

While here, Ben and Zaki hang out with Annelka's other friends. Farris, Ed and Tria and their wives. They all so openly accept the presence of Ben and Zaki.

The twins also love Ben and Zaki. They were only there two weeks.

"I think the same. I love playing with the twins"

"Marry there. Find your girl you broke up with first. What's-her-name...

"Santi..

"Well Santi. You look for him. Ajakin. At least you're not a criminal anymore. You can work here"

Ben's memory, drifted on the day of their departure to the capital. The day he saw Santi. The girl was still as beautiful as the last time they parted.

"The one who saved Annelka"

"What?!!! That right?"

Ben nodded.

"Faya told me. Santi's mother also helped Aya when she was in pain. They didn't find a gynecologist back then"

"That means they know Santi dong?"

Ben nodded. They again enjoy their coffee while eating tiramisu as their espresso coffee companion. Looks like Ben's a sweet-food lover.

The two chatted until a voice called out to Ben.

"Aaron Xavier Carter!" Shouts that voice.

Ben looked at me. I feel familiar with that call.

"Aaron is that you?"

"You call him Aaron?" Ask Zaki.

"I'll introduce you to Ronald. We're college friends, Aaron"

"Aaron? But my name is Ben"

Ronald tergugu's.

"No way, you're Aaron. Anyone who knows Aaron would think you're Aaron. Oohh, Annelka must be very happy to see you"

"Annelka?" Ask Ben.

"Yes, Annelka Javier Carter. He's your sister"

Duarrrr,

Ben was shocked to learn this fact. Annelka is Aaron's sister. And Ronald called him Aaron. The man was immediately confused. And so is Zaki. Zaki could only stare at Ben in disbelief.

"You're Aaron, Annelka's sister?" Zaki Guman unconsciously.

Ben was silent. He was too shocked by what he had just heard. Until one question came to his head.

"Who am I really?"

***