My husband's Traumaku
Chapter 40. Unchanged

Erik

Erik drove the car back to his house. All the way from Linda's parents' house she didn't stop whistling.

His face looks flat, but it hints at a million meanings. Linda's attitude towards him earlier was like it had no effect on Erik's mood. Sometimes he even seems to smile.

That night he accidentally saw Linda eating with Bima. Erik remembers clearly who Bima was because it was the man who made Linda leave him.

Erik holds a deep grudge against Bima. All he wanted when he met the man again was to beat him up. But unfortunately after that incident they never met again.

Actually, that night Erik wanted to approach Bima and avenge her. But the woman who was with Bima stole his attention. Erik barely recognized Linda.

Erik watched Linda from a distance until she slowly approached. He calls her name to make sure that the woman in front of him is indeed Linda and that Erik is right.

Erik was so fascinated to see Linda that he forgot his desire to beat Bima. Linda has really stolen his attention.

Since that night Erik hasn't stopped thinking about Linda. His ex-wife has made him obsessed.

"You're so different Lin, beautiful and your body looks so seductive." That's what Erik's mind is.

That night Linda looked like the women who were often near her. Linda's appearance is no longer kidding. He looks educated and also fashionable, far from the impression of innocence and village as when he was still his wife.

During this time Erik did not ask about Linda or Aruna's situation because he thought it was not important. Linda would have been so-so. She must still be like the old Linda, it makes no difference. Living in a small village and having no education, what could he be? Most also go to the rice fields like his parents. That's what Erik thought.

Erik doesn't know if Linda moved to the city after their separation. Erik doesn't know if Linda went to school even until college. His appearance can change this drastically thanks to his new environment and also the condition of his wallet which is now always full of hard work.

Erik's intention is to go back to see Linda but he doesn't know where to start. She doesn't know where Linda lives now. Erik also did not dare to come to the house of his former in-laws because he was aware of his deeds first. Moreover, his pride could be ruined if he came to their house to apologize.

And again by chance Erik meets Linda at a food stall. Looking at Linda who was terrified of him Erik was sure he could conquer Linda again.

Erik started thinking of a way to approach Linda. He got the idea to approach his former in-laws. Erik knew Linda was very obedient to the words of her parents. It's fine to lower her self-esteem to apologize so Linda can come back to him. For a long lost source of money, he thought.

Erik also visited the house of Mr. Yanto, his former father-in-law. Don't forget he brought a lot of gifts for Aruna. Erik willing to spend capital to take the heart of his son and former in-laws. That's all he did for Linda.

First there must be rejection, but Erik is sure to be destroyed for a long time too. Again, that he did so that the source of his money could return to him.

Erik's tactics changed, and he no longer approached Linda's parents. Aruna is the one he should approach.

Erik started by taking Aruna for a walk. At first Mr. Yanto firmly did not allow it. But seeing Aruna's sorrow, her heart was broken. He let Aruna go with Linda's permission. Aruna had to ask his mother for permission first, if Linda allowed it then Mr. Yanto also allowed.

The first meeting with Aruna was a success. Erik took her for a walk and followed Aruna's wishes. It's not because he loves his son. But of course because he wanted to take his mother's heart.

After that Erik saw the news if Linda won a fashion show competition. Erik's desire to return with Linda is getting stronger.

She thinks Linda has a lot of money because she's famous now. If he manages to get back to Linda, his life will be assured. In the past, he only sewed can meet his needs, especially now he has become a famous designer.

"Propag ... Just hang. It's a pity that I can't get you back in my arms. This time it can't go away. Money ... money .. money," murmured Erik. Then he took a deep breath. "Hmmm ... I smell money" he said in the car.

Erik never changed. He was still the old Erik who only cared about money and himself.

No one knew that Erik had earned money from wealthy women who wanted to make Erik his mistress. And so on if he releases one he seeks another victim.

If he looks more calm and sincere it is not because he has changed. But because he played his part. His character as a selfless man, lazy, irresponsible, selfish all the bad is on him and is ingrained in him. It cannot change until the angel of death takes its life.

Erik has arrived at his house. He went straight into the room and laid himself on the bed. His mind drifted back to thinking about Linda.

"rusha ... Why are you so beautiful now. Your body really ... Ahh .. flirting." Erik squeezed the pillow beside him. "You also become more fierce. I like it." Erik spoke to himself while imagining Linda.

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The day changed quickly. Linda is busy with her work more and more days because of the number of customers who want to use the clothes of her designs.

Now Linda comes back to the village once every two weeks. That's because now he and Erik are taking turns spending the weekend with Aruna. If this Week is with Erik then next Sunday Aruna will spend time with Linda. This was the idea of Erik and Linda agreeing to it. It was all for Aruna.

Erik picks up Aruna and takes her home. He said Aruna wanted to play at Sella's house so Linda let him because Aruna had wanted to play there for a long time. It is undeniable that Aruna keeps memories with her friends there, where she used to live.

Linda has started to talk to Erik a lot even though she keeps her distance and attitude to her ex-husband is still cold.