Not Just Love
Chapter 33. Heartbreak

At ten in the morning, Sandra just arrived at the hospital. He forced both his legs, to run small, even though it felt sore. He observed the watch, which was already like a loan shark who kept chasing, to charge. On the road, he was driving at high speed. Didn't want the mother-in-law to come first from him.

But who would have thought, when he opened the door, the woman with shoulder-length hair, seemed to be sitting on the sofa, with a questionable look. He folded his hands together, his luxurious bag placed on his lap.

"August, Ma. Sorry, I'm late."

Resti did not answer. He was still watching his son-in-law, who put the bag on the desk at work. Walking with a limp, as if someone was injured on both feet, but covered by shoes.

"You hurt?" Resti put his bag, on the table.

"Just sprain, Ma."

"Sandra." Mimik Resti's face changed. He let out a long sigh, as if dissatisfied with the son-in-law's answer.

"Yes, Ma."

"Are you hiding something from Mama?"

"That-nothing, Ma. I have to hide what."

"Then, why did Zamar say you weren't together last night? He was, in fact, out of town. Actually, where were you last night?"

Sandra clenched her hands together, closing her eyes. It felt like crying, and telling the truth out loud. He turned his body, smiling as usual.

"We're fine, Ma. I slept in my friend's apartment."

"You mean, you lied to Mama?" Resti's voice intonation is slightly elevated.

"Not that, I mean." Because it's wrong, talk. Sandra sat next to her in-laws. "Sorry, I just don't want to, Mama's worried."

"Sandra." Resti held the daughter-in-law's hand. "It's been two years, almost three years, you're married. It's time for you to have children and Mama to get tired of hearing your answers every day. Tell me, did Zamar force you to delay the pregnancy?"

"Where is possible, Ma. Zamar really likes kids. We're fine, really!" Sandra was still smiling, with eyes that felt hot.

Resti was still dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law's answer. He grabbed the bag and took something from the inside and showed it, in front of Sandra.

"Mom knows, what are you doing?"

Sandra. Resti who all this time, he considered quiet and did not have the ability. Apparently he could do things like his mother.

"Mama investigated me?"

"Because Mama thinks you married Zamar just because of your mother's orders. Mama doesn't want to have a daughter-in-law, which would ruin my family's reputation."

"Mama, don't believe me?" Sandra's lips trembled, enduring the pain.

"Ultimately, no. Now, yes. Women who get married because they have to, could be in an illegal relationship. Moreover, every time Zamar gets out of town, you disappear too."

Sandra got up, tears filled her two manics. His heart exploded, not accepting.

"Zamar, that makes me like this. She still loves, Maya. Mama's son, still in love with his ex-fiance, he never even touched me?" sandra shouted loudly and fiery. Now, tears were running down her cheeks.

"What-what?" Resti's eyes puffed up and immediately got up. "Whatchu mean? Obviously he's forgotten about that damn woman."

"Forget it?" Sandra's lip, lifted up. "Mama's son, will never forget it. His whole life, heart and mind, there's only Maya."

"Sandra, _"

"Well, why would he marry me?" Index finger, Sandra is moving without direction. "That's because, Zamar wants to save your face from embarrassment. Now, Mama easily came to judge me."

"Sandra. I'm sorry, dear. Mama didn't mean to accuse you." Resti approached, but Sandra stayed away.

"Have you ever asked me how I feel? I feel guilty for Maya and continue to be haunted by guilt. I shouldn't have fallen in love with my best friend's lover." Sandra sobbed and heart-wrenching. "I want to be a good wife to her. At the very least, she could see me, as an obedient and hassle-free woman for her. I also don't want to demand much, so that he can see me, as his wife, not a friend."

Resti was crying. He hugged his teary-eyed daughter-in-law.

"I love her, Ma. I should how? I should not, should not, be in love."

"He's your husband, you deserve your feelings. Mama dragged you into this marriage and Mama will help you. But, after this, please don't hide, anything else."

Just a nod of the head, which Sandra gave in response. For two years, He tried to approach Zamar, to be the wife He wanted, hoping that the man could see his sincerity a little. But unfortunately, that love, only for the friend.

Afterwards, Resti left. Sandra still refused to move from the sofa. He felt uneasy, after telling his mother-in-law the truth. As if, there was regret that struck his heart all of a sudden.

Geck, tok, tok.

"Come in" said Sandra, without looking. He was still twitching his pulsating temple.

"We need to talk."

Deg.

Heart's racing. Sandra immediately looked over and got up. Not yet, his heart was calm, now Zamar suddenly came.

"A-what's up?" Sandra threw away her gaze and walked back, away from the sofa.

"You crying?"

"No. For what, I'm crying?" Sandra rubbed her face.

"I saw my mother. You met?" Zamar stared intensely.

"Nope-no. We did not meet. Maybe, he has business." Sandra grew increasingly nervous and still did not dare to return Zamar's gaze.

"Then. Last night's trouble, why did you suddenly come? As I recall, I never told you about the Villa."

Both of Sandra's hands were wet, due to cold sweat. His heart beat, it's getting faster and irregular.

"sorry. I-I, I had to."

"Forced?" cynical Zamar.

"Zamar, I'm tired of this kind of relationship and your mother's demands. I want us to be husband and wife, like everyone else. Can't you just forget Maya and start a new life? It's been almost three years of our marriage." Sandra's lips trembled, enduring the outpouring of sadness.

"Look, before I got married, I told you. If you're tired, you can ask for a divorce."

"Zamar. You're gonna keep going like this? What about your mother who keeps pressing for grandchildren?"

"Honestly. Have your feelings changed?"

Deg.

Sandra's lips became mute, her throat was choked. He was with a heart that wanted to explode. The more Zamar approached with a sharp look, Sandra felt increasingly claustrophobic.

"We got married, because we didn't have feelings for each other. If your feelings have changed, it's time for us to part.

"Za," The pooled river, finally broke down as well. Sandra sobbing. "Why? Is it so hard to forget? Don't you hate him? He betrayed you."

"You yourself? Didn't you betray her too?" hiss Zamar.

"You-you mean?" Sandra's voice stamped. He walked backwards, without realizing it.

"That night, were you with him?"

Sandra's entire body, wet, bathed in cold sweat. He squeezed the edge of his shirt, with trembling hands.

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