
Whatisthis? Why is this strange sight in front of me? Am I dreaming again? If this is a dream I want to wake up soon. I don't like this dream. This dream is too bad for me! I muttered in my heart, my lips gaping, I was so shocked that I could not stand up straight.
I almost fell down, luckily the hand of the woman near me immediately held both of my arms.
"Is Mas Araf okay? If Mas Araf is sick, let's go to the room."
Sabina, I'm grateful that she's coming soon. What would I do if I fell in front of another woman? Yaaa, I am currently standing in front of another woman. It felt like I did not want to stare at the perfect figure currently standing in front of me.
"I-I'm fine!" I said slowly while bowing.
"Mas Araf remember? Didn't I ever say I wanted to introduce my cousin to you? She's the one, she's the cousin I told you came from Canada.
Actually I wanted to introduce you guys a long time ago. Too bad I didn't even have a chance.
Morgiana, introduce. He's my husband, he's the best man I've ever met. If you say I'm wrong for accepting a marriage that Mama and Papa marry, then you're wrong. Our age is indeed a little far away, however, for me it is not an obstacle." Sabina said as she looked at her cousin with a smiling face.
"Young Miss, Mrs Nani called you. He said you were asked to go to Opa Ade's room immediately." Pinta Art was middle-aged while carrying a drink that he brought for invited guests.
"Yes, okay. I'm coming." Sabina answered, she held Art's arm half her baby.
"Mas, would you excuse me for a second, would you? You guys just talk, I'll be right back." Sabina said without hesitation. She actually left me with her cousin. He really didn't know that this situation was more frightening than me being trapped in a Lion or Crocodile cage.
Reem's?
The woman finally showed up again. I'm really confused, how could he appear as Sabina's cousin? What bad destiny is playing a role in my life? This scares me! All over my body is shivering.
Lord... It seems like my past will become a stain that will not be easy to remove. How do I get out of this? Should I disappear from this world so that I will not be burdened by things I do not need to remember anymore? I muttered in my heart while stroking my chest.
"Laurent? I'm really happy to meet you. This is a real surprise!" Said Reem while squinting. A second later the net is perfectly rounded.
"I've been looking everywhere for you. I was so stupid I didn't realize you were around me. Tell me, what do I have to do to make everything okay? I want us to be friends again. Friends who can share everything."
Hukkk!
I feel like I'm gonna puke on Reem's words. I know, I really know very well where this conversation is going. I don't want to hear anything, I have to leave Reem alone. If not, I'll definitely be in big trouble. I still vividly remember how Sabina recounted her cousin's anger at opposing her seeking out her ex-lover.
"Brach. I didn't expect to meet you like this and here. But honestly, I can't be friends with you because I have a wife that I have to take care of her feelings." My reply subtly refused.
"Laurent, Sabina doesn't mind if we become friends. Then what's your problem?"
"My problem? My problem, you're Reem! I don't want to because my past, my future is disrupted. Sabina did not know the cousin she often talked about was her husband's own ex-lover.
Just as I was about to step foot leaving Reem, Sabina came over with a smile. If he sees my annoyed face, he will definitely be sad. For the first time I pretended to smile in front of Sabina, this was all I could do to cover up my irritation towards her cousin. What am I supposed to tell him? I was so afraid to say that the Morgiana he knew was none other than Reem whom he knew as my former lover. All this pisses me off.
"Where is Araf going? Sit down with us!"
hearing Sabina's sincere words made me want to stroke her chest, what words should I say in front of her so that I don't get involved with Reem anymore? Rejecting Sabina would only make her suspect that I hated her cousin.
"alright. Let's sit down!" I said quickly without looking at Reem who was currently standing beside Sabina. Reem ducked, I knew he was smiling happily. As Sabina said, old habits are hard to heal.
Right now we're sitting at table number eight, I feel like a dead flea. There's nothing I can say and nothing I can do. I'm like a pigeon that can't flap its wings to fly free.
"Mas Araf doesn't eat? Didn't Mas Araf say Mas Araf was hungry? Wait here, I'll get you something you like." Sabina said as she stood up from her seat.
I quickly clasped Sabina's fingers so she wouldn't go anywhere, I didn't want Sabina to leave me with Reem. I can't blame her for letting me sit with her cousin, she doesn't know anything.
"Why? I'm not going to get far from you. I'll even stick like gum so you won't get away from me." Said Sabina again, this time the beautiful neutrals glazed, emanating millions of tranquility there. I felt calm just by looking at Sabina. Hopefully this will not get interference from anyone.
"Gi, are you hungry? If you're hungry, I'll take something for you!"
"No Sabina, thank you."
"I forgot, you don't like to eat anything at night. But now you have to try it, your weight won't increase just by eating a piece of cake."
I really don't want to engage with this conversation of two brothers, sitting three in this position bothers me a lot. My poor Sabina, she's even acting like a hero. Would her smile be as smooth as tonight if she knew my relationship with her cousin? Even this question keeps bothering me. I grabbed the mineral water on the table and immediately put it in a mouth. I was too thirsty to think about this.
"How's the outcome? I mean, have you met your ex-lover? Have you guys spoken? What say?
Look Morgiana, I support all your decisions. One thing you should remember, you can't bother him if he's married."
Huhhhhh!
All the water in my mouth immediately spurted out hearing Sabina's words. I choked. I started coughing.
Uhuk.uk.Uhuk.
Sabina lightly patted my shoulder. For a moment I stared at Reem's pretty face, her beauty remained the same as it used to be. I noticed that face was as shocked as I was, how could Sabina support it that easily. I have to say everything tonight, I don't want this matter to make a misunderstanding between me and Sabina later on.
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