Playing With Fire
The Part 11

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Elica looks very angry at what Alex said in slapping Alex until Alex's face turned to the side of his hard slap. Without Alex realizing his remark it was very humbling Elica directly.

"You son of a bitch Alex. You don't deserve to tell me that. Don't you realize what you did to me? You've ruined me and my life, ASSHOLE" cried Elica in front of Alex's face, not just Elica. Alex was also provoked by the cry of Elica.

Quickly Alex instantly pushed Elica while strangling her neck.

"You think who you can yell in front of me, huh. You should be aware of Elica, you are just***** in my eyes. I've offered you a lot of good things. But is this how you thank me? Hah" Alex said in Elica's ear.

"Kill me, damn it. If you kill me, then my mother will know. What kind of monster are you. You don't deserve the love of my mother. Oggh..." Said Elica stammering as Alex intensified his giggling. For a moment Alex noticed the expression on Elica's face that looked in pain and whimpered to be released.

"You. Listen to this Elica. I'll give you one more chance. Take care of your words and be nice, there's no point you're against me. If you still try to rebel like this, then I will not hesitate to eliminate you. And stay away from that disgusting man because you're mine or you'll see how much of a scoundrel I am. I'll assume none of this ever happened, you understand, don't you?" Said Alex while loosening his giggles. Then Alex kissed Elica's lips.

"Uhukk.. uhukk." Elica coughed as Alex's hand held her neck loose. He could not reply again Alex said earlier, because somehow he seemed to have no energy because of weakness and shock due to the creepy Alex earlier

Before coming out of Elica's bedroom, Alex stroked her cheeks gently, not forgetting that she was displaying a smile that looked scary. He finally left. While Elica who looks still traumatized by Alex's attitude on her can only cry and sit limp. Alex is right, however he tries against Alex, he will lose. Apart from her being a woman and Alex a man, Alex also has power and wealth that can do anything.

Now all Elica can do is cry for her helplessness against Alex.

Finally, Elica chose to walk to her bed and chose to sleep and rest.

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A week later..

Elica looks better than she did in the days before. He didn't rebel like Alex said. A few days ago also Elica chose to stay at her father's house, the day after the incident herself and Alex had a big fight. At the time, Elica was so sick of seeing Alex. So she gave her mother permission to stay at her father's house for five days. Her mother was not even aware of the violent acts Alex had committed on her. Because her mother was also too busy taking care of her wedding preparations with that bastard man.

And just today her mom and Alex are getting married. Their wedding will also be very luxurious, considering this is Alex's first wedding and also many of his business associates who will come.

Elica is sure once this wedding is over, there will be a lot of sloping news about her mother and Alex. But for now Elica really can't do anything to stop the marriage. Maybe he'll think of another way later. Although his heart is very unwilling to accept Alex to be his stepfather.

Elica comes to her mother's wedding with Bryan. But his father chose not to attend because he was very hard hit over the marriage of his ex-wife. And Elica did not obey her mother's will, who told her to wear the dress that her mother had prepared. Elica prefers a simple dress to wear today.

Elica and Bryan sit down to see the wedding ceremony that will be done soon. It was unexpected that Leo also came and approached Elica.

"Hi Elica, you're here too" Leo said

"Eh Leo, you were invited too"

"Yes Elica, Alex invited me to her wedding. You must be the bride's friend yourself?" Ask Leo

"His bride is my mother"

"Wait, I don't understand what you mean by Elica. You're kidding me, aren't you?"

"If you don't understand, don't ask too many questions. You're very disturbing, understand" said Bryan who already dislikes Leo's behavior.

"You who? I didn't ask you either?" Ask Leo who also dislikes Bryan's words.

"I'm Bryan. Elica's Friend. If you just want to question Elica like a reporter, then go"

"You___"

"That's enough. Can you both shut up. The show will begin. Leo if you want to sit down, sit down. And you Bryan, don't say anything anymore"

Finally the two men were silent and sat back down flanking Elica in the middle.

The event began, Elica's mother was seen walking towards the Altar in a very beautiful wedding dress. And Alex throws her smile at Hilda.

The two of them finally made a sacred promise of marriage. I don't know why Elica's tears just flow. He remembered his father and his family used to be very happy. It was unexpected that her mother would choose to marry an evil man like Alex.

"You okay?" Bryan asked who realized that Elica was crying. Leo also looked at Elica. The girl he had just met and made her smile, was now crying. Leo knows now, if that time Elica looked at Alex with a look of hate at the restaurant. It turns out this is the reason. Immediately, Leo immediately gave Elica his handkerchief to wipe her tears.

"Wear this" said Leo

"Thank you, I'm fine" said Elica then wiped her tears with Leo's handkerchief.

"If you can't, let's go home"

"No Bryan, I'll be here first. But I have to go to the toilet"

"Should I take you?"

"No need, you wait here. I'm going to the toilet for a second"

Elica rushed to the toilet to fix her makeup that was messy due to her crying.

When she arrived in the bathroom, Elica immediately cried and vented all her tightness. And banging his chest so tight.

A few minutes Elica was still silent trying to normalize her emotions and sadness. He intends to go out but the voices of some women who enter the toilet also gossip the marriage of Alex and her mother, which they think is very inappropriate. Elica also undoes his intention to come out and try to hear the talk of some women outside.

"I didn't expect Alex to marry a widow. Even they deserve to be mothers and children" said the woman outside.

"Surely the woman teased Alex first. And I'm sure he just wants to take Alex's treasure. It's a pity that a man as handsome and as rich as Alex gets*******old as such"

The woman's words hurt Elica. They don't know if Alex is the one who seduces her mother with the lure of wealth and power. But Elica remained silent and continued to hear the woman's conversation.

"Didn't Alex's boyfriend be so pretty. What's her name I forgot, obviously she's a model."

"Ah I want, her name is Evelyn. As far as I know he left Alex and chose another man" said one woman.

"So after the heartbreak, Alex's level dropped greatly. I'm sure one day they'll get divorced"

"Let's go back. I'm done fixing my makeup"

"okay"

I heard the two women leave. Elica who heard the conversation now became curious about Evelyn's figure. He also intended to seek information about the woman after this. Elica went out and headed back to the hall of the wedding building. Arriving at the Hall, Elica immediately asked Bryan to drive her home. He couldn't bear to be on this show until it was over.

Bryan immediately agreed on what Elica wanted. She drove Elica home in her car.

After arriving in front of Alex's Mansion, Elica was not willing to get out of her car. Bryan kept quiet without saying anything.

"Bryan's"

"Why Elica?"

"You think after this, what should I do?"

"That all depends on you Elica. But I hope that you don't have to disturb your mother's relationship with your stepfather. You've gone too far, Elica"

"You know Bryan, what makes me so sorry?"

"What's Elica doing, tell me everything?"

Bryan was shocked to hear what Elica had just said.

"W-what?You're kidding, aren't you, Elica?"

Elica answered her with just a slit of her head, not feeling if her tears had come out.

"I did it because he promised to cancel the marriage." Continue to Elica

Bryan looked at Elica with a hard-to-understand look.

"Why do you think that short of Elica. You're not the Elica I know. You shouldn't have done that shit just because of Alex's appeal"

"I know Bryan, I was wrong. I wanted to leave, but I heard some women making fun of my mother, and I didn't think I could just leave her. I have to how Bryan" Elica was crying and Bryan immediately hugged her.

"Swimming Elica. Everything will be fine. I promise I will always be by your side. You better get in first, you need to rest, your face looks pale. Are you sick?"

Elica shook her head again.

"Bryan what if I'm pregnant?" Mumbled Elica.

"No, Elica, you're not gonna get pregnant"

"I remember if Alex did it without safety. And I also forgot to take the contraceptive pill" said Elica who looked panicked.

"That's not gonna happen Elica. Don't think bad about anything. Understood?"

"But Bryan___"

"Elica don't talk anymore, I promise I'll always be there for you"

Elica was speechless at Bryan's words, she looked into Bryan's eyes. She thought that after she told the truth, Bryan would get angry and stay away from her like Alex had said. But all that was wrong, Bryan actually strengthened it at a time like this. Elica was so happy about it. He also smiled and nodded.

"Alright Bryan. Thank you for calming me down. I'll go in first"

"Yes Elica. Don't do anything silly."

"Yes Bryan"

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The night Elica woke up, she just remembered that she had fallen asleep from the afternoon. She wondered for herself whether her mother and alex had gone home or not. But suddenly his phone rang, and it turned out his mother was the one who called.

"Hello mom"

"(Hello Elica, where are you?)"

"I'm home, I've been home since this afternoon. Is the show not finished yet?"

"(That's how it is. The show just finished, baby. Mommy wants to tell you, if tonight's the day after tomorrow, Mommy and Alex will stay at Alex's Resort. So we're not going home)"

"All right, I understand"

"(Dear, don't forget to eat. Mom promised to see you soon after coming home)"

"okay"

Elica decided on the call, for some reason now she does not care about her mother. He's tired of all this. In fact he rebelled even his circumstances remain like this. The marriage also happened.

The clock shows at 11 p.m. Elica decides to clean herself up and intends to go to Leo's Club. He remembered that tonight there was a party there, and he was invited of course. It would not be wrong if he decided to come.

Before long Elica was ready and running her car to Leo's place. Mumpung his mother and Alex did not and also he wants to release all the burden of his mind tonight. Having fun for a moment doesn't matter like her. Think Elica.

After a few minutes of running the car, he arrives at Leo's luxury club. He came in and saw many people coming. Looks like he's not meeting Leo tonight. Finally Elica decided to sit at the bar table and order a non-Alcoholic beer, while looking at the people who were dancing having fun.

"Elica" suddenly came Leo

"Hi Leo"

"I don't think you're coming"

Said Leo with a smile.

"You invited me, of course I'll come"

"Terimakasih kalau begitu, apa acara pernikahan nya sudah selesai?"

Ask Leo

"I did, but I came home from the afternoon. So it's not there until it's done"

"Is so. You want a drink?"

"I ordered a beer"

"Don't want to drink wine? I have a very rare wine. You try it"

"No thanks. I don't want to get drunk. I have to drive"

"alright. Come along, let me introduce you to my friends"

"But___"

"Don't be afraid, I won't do anything"

Elica just obeyed him. Actually, he's a little uncomfortable, because the women who come here wear mini clothes. He was wearing clothes that were closed.

Leo took Elica's hand to follow her. They also arrived at a quiet room, but there were several men and women who were gathering.

"Let's just calm Elica. This is the VIP room. I know you're not very comfortable in that place." Leo said, Elica just smiled.

"Hi Brando, you've arrived"

Said Leo to his friend.

"just now. Who is this Leo? What's your new lover? Very beautiful" said the man named Brando.

"No. Meet my friend Elica. And Elica knows them, too, my friends. This is Brando, and Brando's girlfriend's name is Misha. And this is Alan with his girlfriend named Disa."

"Hello greetings" said Elica

"Don't be afraid of us Elica. We can be friends with familiar now" said Disa

Elica smiled, and Leo's friends were very friendly. He had thought that if they would all silence him, they didn't. They kept talking to Elica like a friend they had known for a long time.

Finally a moment in being able to forget the burden of his mind for now.

TB