NOT PERPETRATORS
My Husband's Past

Fania and I are racing to finish first. Fania swims with agility. In fact, you could say very quickly. I was about a meter away from him. I haven't been swimming for a long time. So, it's only natural that my movements are not as agile as they used to be.

When Fania had touched the pool wall, then turned back towards the finish, I was still left behind. I admit, Fania is indeed an undoubted swimmer. Or maybe, my movements are not the same agile first.

For Fania, winning this match was to keep her pride as a former talented athlete. But for me, winning this just wants to look more powerful in the eyes of Bastian. In addition to that was to defeat the haughty Fania. I want to show that I am more mesmerizing in the eyes of Bastian.

I realized, my movements are a little stiff. In the middle of this 50-meter track, I was still a few meters away from Fania. I tried to stay calm, I stabilized my emotions, I accelerated my butterfly-style swimming. Breathe and keep chasing me.

Butterfly style swimming speed is obtained from the swing of both hands simultaneously, combined with the push of the foot together. The precision of the rhythm is very important in the acceleration of this movement. Therefore, in addition to agility and speed, I also have to pay attention to the acceleration of movement.

About ten meters to the finish, my movement was getting faster. I can catch up with Fania. Now, our position is level. The cheers of Bastian and Arka began to be heard. The voice of the two humans further spurred my spirit. Kueunkan arms and legs form the movement of wild dolphins. Dolphins swim very fast. Five meters to the finish my position is in front of Fania. And ... hap!

"I am!" I cried happily, with the chest still rising and falling due to the roar of tense breathing. Though this is just an ordinary race, but I am very ambitious to win it.

Fania, who was only a second away from me, looked at me in disbelief. That I have defeated him. I went up to Arka and Bastian mas who were still standing by the pool.

"Wow! You ... so cool!" said Mas Bastian who was still looking at me in disbelief.

Fania went up, and approached us. With an annoyed face, he said, "I underestimated you too much. So, I didn't use my abilities thoroughly. You're just lucky."

I put on a wry smile at him. "Not to be taken seriously! It's just water play, isn't it?"

"Fania! My wife beat you!" bastian was proud, then laughed.

Fania did not answer. He still has an upset face. Maybe his pride was hurt by my victory. Thankfully, she didn't know, that I was also once a swimming athlete. In fact, Bastian did not even know that I was also a former swimming athlete.

"Papa? Let's swim?" Arka.

"Alright, come!"

They also went to the children's pool. Fania and I stood facing each other.

"Can we talk?" fania asked as she stepped towards the available seating by the pool.

I follow behind him. We sat together, facing each other. For a moment, Fania was silent. His eyes looked far towards Arka and Bastian mas who were playing water slide.

"We were friends before" he said.

I've guessed.

"I like it" he said honestly.

The deg! Actually not so surprising. I also observed Fania. Fania likes my husband. What shocked me was his honesty, admitting that in front of me.

"However it used to be."

I give thanks in my heart. Just before, right?

"And ... Now, still."

Whats? I can hardly believe Fania said that honestly to me. Did he not think about my feelings? This woman!

He laughed at my dislike face. "However, you just calm down. I'm not an actor, am I? I just like flirting. And I'm not interested in seizing someone else's property" he said.

"If you don't intend to seize, what is tempting for?" many wonder.

"Don't I tell you that I like flirting?"

He raised one corner of his lips. "Clearly different! Teasing is my hobby, while actors are not my talent. My talent swam, but you beat me. I admit you're very fast. I underestimated you too much."

I'm still ready to listen to Fania talk. While occasionally looking at Bastian mas and Arka who are still fun playing water.

Fania took a deep breath, exhaling it slowly. "Don't overvalue me."

I just kept quiet. Trying to understand his words. Teasers and actors, is not the same behavior, which is stealing people's hearts?

"Before, Bastian was my upperclassman. I fell in love with her from first sight. I like his smile. I like the way she treats women gently. And I like his style."

"You guys have been in touch then?"

"Yes." Yeah." Throwing a smile at me. "Just ... just a little brother."

"Not dating?" I'm getting curious about this purple bikini woman.

"No," he answered softly.

I caught a sad feeling in Fania's eyes. For some reason, that cynical face turned into a sweet face in my eyes. I just appreciate Fania's honesty.

"I used to be his underclassman in High School. I shot him once. In fact, you could say several times shot him. But Bastian always rejected me."

"Mas Bastian rejected you?" my ul don't believe it.

He nodded while smiling. "His love is not me. Even though I like him a lot. I even used to justify everything to get it."

"Is Bastian's mas so cool in a woman's eyes?" manya curious.

"He's not just cool. Back then, in High School, he was among the most popular guys. Girls idolize her so much."

"What causes them to idolize Bastian mas?"

She smiles. "He's a playboy."

"Playboy?" I was wide awake to hear it. Where possible! Bastian is very calm and gentle. Didn't realize he was a playboy.

Fania laughed looking at the surprised expression on my face. "Didn't you know anything about his past?"

I'm not saying. I still think Fania was just joking. Hasn't he been trying to heat me up since he came? Maybe Fania just made up stories.

"You don't trust me, do you? Take it easy, even though it looks annoying, I'm not a liar!" he said, holding my hand. "Imania."

I looked at him seriously.

"I still didn't expect that Bastian was married to you" she said.

"Why? Can't you leave it for me yet?"

"No! Not me! But Bella."

"Bella?" my ul. Who's Bella? I seem to have heard his name. But when?

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