Only a Substitute Wife
24. I Don't Want to, Gibran!

“Be careful, Aida! The spirit of college!” said Clara waved her hand at Aida who was already on her bike.

“Daddy! You're careful at home too! Remember what I said!” sahut Aida

Clara nodded her head strongly. “Daddy! I remember!” reply Clara

Aida starts running her motorbike leaving Clara still silent at the door. Clara's gaze turned soft. He was still thinking about Aida's words.

Aida's right! I have to be sure of what I decide. I can't waver anymore ~ Inner Clara

“Clara? Why are you standing by the door? Has your friend come home?” ask Aunt Nani who appeared behind Clara.

Clara turned her body to stare towards Aunt Nani. “Oh, Aunt. Well, my friend just got home. Aunt, where are you going?” ask Clara

“Aibi wants to go to the supermarket. Aunty forgot to buy soy sauce and salt for the kitchen earlier,” Aunt Nani replied

“Oh. Yes, let me go buy it to the supermarket,” timpal Clara

“Eh? Don't be! You're at home. Let Auntie go,” reject Aunt Nani

“Aihh, Auntie! Let me just yeah. I want to buy something too. I'm tired of knowing at home. Well, let me just yahh. Please!” pinta Clara cupped her hands together with her pleading gaze.

Aunt Nani sighed resignedly. “Ya. You can go. But, have to be careful well on the road,” timbal Bibi Nani

Clara smiled as she nodded her head strongly. “Any Aunt Nani! I go first dad. See you,” reply Clara while waving her hand go out of the house.

Aunt Nani chuckles softly at Clara's behavior.

“He's still like a child. Though usually the woman will not like to go out of the house hot-hot like this. Clara is completely different from women in general,” muttered Bibi Nani while entering the house.

Elsewhere, Clara walks cheerfully to the supermarket. Maybe if the person who saw it would have thought that he was not a 19-year-old woman. But that's Clara. His age will indeed grow up, but his thoughts and attitudes are sometimes still like a child.

Finally we arrived in front of the supermarket. He went inside and took the goods ordered by Aunt Nani. Actually he did not want to buy anything, because he just wanted to walk out of the house because of his boredom.

After getting what he needed, Clara immediately went to the cashier to pay for the goods he bought. After paying, he immediately went out to return home.

“Clara!”

Clara stopped her steps when she heard a voice from someone she knew. He slowly turned his body and was surprised to see Gibran in front of him.

“Gib-Gibran?!”

Gibran walked up to Clara. “Finally I found you here,” said Gibran with a big smile.

Clara scrunched her forehead. “Why are you looking for me?” clara asked with a confused look.

Clara was quite surprised by what Gibran said. Just like Aida said. Turns out Gibran really wanted to take her away.

Clara retreated her steps. This made Gibran look at him in wonder.

“I can't go, Gibran,” Clara said

Gibran scrunched his forehead. “Why? Why can't you leave? You're not happy here, Clara,” said Gibran

“Who do you know if I am happy or not at this wedding?! You have no right to rule my life. Because you alone cannot keep your promise to me,” circus Clara with a sharp look.

Gibran was stunned by what Clara had said. He lowered his head for a moment before looking back at Clara.

“I know, I made a mistake with you first. But, I haven't explained my real reason to you yet. But, the important thing is, you can't be with him. He's a bad guy for you. He is a man who likes to play with the heart of a woman. There are many women who are dated by him. You'll be miserable with him. I promise you not to repeat the same mistake. You're not happy to be with me, Clara,” Gibran said, touching Clara's hands.

Clara took off the hand. “I don't want to, Gibran. I've lost it to you not to interfere in the affairs anymore. I've been kind enough to forgive the mistakes you've made on me. But I can't be with you. Just so you know, I'm happy with my marriage. I'm not as miserable as you say,” Clara said with a serious look.

Gibran shook his head quickly. “No! You lied to me, Ra! You must have been threatened by him not to tell the truth. Tell me, Clara! Tell me!” gibran urged Clara while clasping Clara's shoulders tightly.

“Gibran, this hurts! What are you doing?!” furious Clara while striking Gibran's handrails.

Clara looked at Gibran.

“As you said earlier. My husband is a very influential person here. You won't get away if you dare to bother me. Besides, you need to remember this. My husband never threatened me about anything. So you better not speculate badly about him. Because of me, I'll never be with you again, Gibran. We're over!” the circus Clara ran away from Gibran.

“Clara!” yell Gibran

Gibran ruffled his hair. It was a frustrating face on him. He shook his head strongly.

“Not Clara! No! I don't believe anything you say. I'm sure you've been threatened by that man. You take it easy, baby. I will save you from this torment. You'll be safe with me. Wait out! I'll take you away soon,” muttered Gibran

Clara stops her flight when her breath is almost gone. Clara tried to neutralize her heartbeat. He looked back and breathed a sigh of relief because Gibran was not chasing him.

“Thank God he didn't come after me. Gibran is really. How could he say all that. I can't see him anymore. Or not, it will be even more aggressive,” murmured Clara

Clara walked into the house in a lethargic state.

“Clara, you have returned apparently,” greet Bini Nani when she saw Clara who has come.

“This Aunt ordered goods. I want to go to the room first well, Bi,” Clara said as she walked up the stairs to her room.

Aunt Nani looked astonished at Clara's attitude.

“What's with, Clara? Why did his face suddenly become so sad?” mummy Aunt Nani