Playing With Fire
The Part 35

In the mansion, Elica was seen sitting dreamy on the balcony of her room. The breeze hit her beautiful face gently. I don't know why tonight he looks restless for no reason until he can't fall asleep. Not long after heard his phone ringing on his bed, immediately Elica walked into the room to pick up the call. It turned out that Bryan was the one who called him.

"Hello Bryan's.."

("Hello Elica, are you okay? I'm in Seattle wanting to see you. But there's no. Where are you?")

Bryan asked worriedly, and Elica only remembered that she had not told Bryan that she was at Alex's house.

"Jeez Bryan, I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you. Yesterday Alex came to Seattle and took me with him" replied Elica.

("What, then what happened? Did he hurt you?")

"No Bryan. I'm fine"

("Where are you now? Do I need to pick you up?")

"I was at Alex's parents' house. But you don't have to come here, Bryan, because Alex asked me here until I gave birth. After her she'll let me go"

("Is that really?")

"Yes Bryan, you take it easy. And I want to trouble you again Bryan, please take care of my father Bryan lest he drink alcohol.")

("All right Elica. You take it easy Elica, I'll definitely take care of your father")

"Thank you Bryan. Then I close the call first"

("Yes Elica")

***

It's been almost a week Alex hasn't returned to the big house. And Jo's uncle told Elica that today there would be a Aunt Alex coming. Actually Elica was a little nervous if later Alex's brother asked about her whereabouts in this house, and worse that Elica was afraid if the woman did not like him.

But Elica tried to dismiss his thoughts because she preferred to prepare all the needs needed by Alex's brother.

"Congratulations Christin" greeted Elica to Christin's aunt who had just stepped out of the guest room.

"Good morning Elica. Your breakfast is at the dinner table. Sorry aunt can't accompany you, because auntie is busy preparing for Young Madam's upcoming needs"

"Yes bi, then where's uncle Jo?"

"She's gone to the airport to pick up Madam"

"Is Alex coming home too?" Ask Elica

"Auntie doesn't know Elica. Because until now the young master has not given news"

"All right then"

Elica also chose to have breakfast first, because she intends after this she will help Aunt Christin welcome Aunt Alex's aunt.

About an hour later, there was a sound of a car entering the porch. Sure enough, it was Uncle Jo. Elica looks at the car from the window with Aunt Christin. Uncle Jo went down and opened the back door, before long a beautiful woman in her elegant clothes also came down.

The woman walked towards the entrance, which was immediately greeted by Aunt Christin.

"Welcome back to Madam Irene's mansion" Aunt Christin said politely and was nodded by the woman.

Elica, who did not know what to do, could only stand next to Christin's aunt.

The woman named Irene also prefers to sit first on the sofa to relieve her fatigue. He removed the sunglasses that were perched on his nose.

Moments later Aunt Christin and Elica brought drinks and snacks for the young mistress.

"Alex didn't come home?" Irene asked Aunt Christin in her calm voice.

"One week ago young master came here, Madam. Then the next day the young master had left again for New York"

The words of Aunt Christin were only nodding back by Irene.

Then the woman drank the drink that was provided to her.

"Who is he? New waiter?" Show Irene that leads to Elica.

"His name is Elica Madam" replied Aunt Christin. Then Elica smiled at Irene.

"You're pregnant? Why are they still working?" The question left Elica dead. Because he was confused as to what to answer.

"Sorry Madam, but it was the young master who brought Elica here one week ago" Aunt Christin explained.

"Ah so. Then you're not a waitress. But wait a minute.... What's your relationship with Alex?"

"I...." For God's sake if Elica could disappear this time maybe she would choose that. Because Elica doesn't know how to answer.

A few moments the mood was still. And Elica still doesn't know what to say, she is seen glancing at Christin's aunt hoping that she can help Elica explain to Irene.

"I'm Alex's friend Madam. He helped me by allowing me to stay here"

Elica replied lying.

"alright. I will rest first, after that we can talk again, Elica" said Irene look indifferent.

"Please madam, the room I have prepared." Said Aunt Christin

Irene got up from her seat, and went to the room above.

Instantly Elica immediately sighed in relief.

Her real talk with her Aunt Alex was very stressful as well. Because the nature of Irene is not much different from Alex is equally Cold.

***

Irene was already sitting at the dinner table, but the woman had not touched the food that Aunt Christin had prepared. Because Irene was waiting for Elica to have dinner together.

Not long before Elica arrived at the dining table, then Irene also invited Elica to sit with just her head movements.

"Eat. I don't like to eat alone" Irene said.

"Thank you"

The two began to eat in silence. Actually Elica is very awkward with this atmosphere, to swallow her food just feels difficult.

"So you're Alex's friend?" Irene asked suddenly. Instantly Elica immediately stopped her eating activities.

"True Madam"

"Don't call me madam, I'm 45 anyway."

"Alright" replied Elica with a smile

"But as far as I know Alex has never been that noble to his friends"

"I'm sorry, you mean I don't understand" said Elica.

"It's Alex's late parents' house, and he never brought his friends here. And I'm not stupid Elica, if you just reason that you're Alex's friend" Irene told Elica To The Point, the look on Elica's face seemed tense.

"So what exactly is your relationship with Alex?" Irene asked introgated.

Elica was still closing her mouth and not ready to explain everything.

"Elica, can't you answer that?"

"Sorry" that's all that came out of Elica's mouth.

"Alright if you don't answer. What if I change the question. Is the baby in your womb Alex's son?"

Damn. The question was very on target, so Elica closed her eyes for a moment. Elica could no longer cover her up anymore, and sooner or later all of her would also be uncovered.

Finally, Elica answered with a nod of her head. There was a rough breathing from Irene.

"How old are you?"

"21 years"

"God. Did he rape you?"

"No"

"So... You guys do her like it equally"

"No"

Irene was immediately confused when she found out Elica's answer. What's been going on all this time. As far as Irene is concerned, Alex is married to an older woman but they divorced a few months ago. But knowing about Elica's pregnancy, Irene is also very astonished by events that she herself does not know. Given the very young age of Elica is unfortunate.

Irene gave Elica some water.

"We're talking in the middle room. Come on" Irene gently asked and Elica replied with a nod.

Irene and Elica were sitting side by side on the living room sofa.

"I was just guessing with the question I asked this morning. But looking at your different facial expressions, I'm even more convinced that you and Alex have an unusual relationship" Irene opened the conversation. And Elica just kept quiet while bowing her head.

Long Irene stared at the face of Elica who still did not want to explain anything. Not to dismiss for Irene, if Elica has a beautiful face.

"Do you know if Alex was ever married?" Ask Irene.

"Yes"

"How long have you been in contact?"

"I don't remember for sure, which is clear I knew Alex when he took my mother from my father" Elica said and managed to make Irene very surprised.

"What do you mean?"

Elica finally lifted her face and looked at Irene to speak.

"The person Alex married was my mother. He destroyed my family until now it became a mess" out of nowhere, Elica was able to talk about it.

"So you... Stepson of Alex? And you're carrying her child, are you?" Ask Irene to make sure.

"really. And I'm not pregnant because I was raped by her or did it on the basis of liking. But I gave up my pride on her, with the goal that marriage never happened. But do you know, Alex is the son of a bitch I've met. He did not do what he promised and continued the marriage. And some time after that she dumped my mother until now she's gone crazy in a mental institution." Said Elica at length with her emotions.

"Why did you turn yourself in to Alex. There's a lot you can do to stop that"

Irene.

Notya replied Elica was dripping water while looking at Irene. His eyes look sad and either his emotions were immediately lost.

"You love Alex?" Irene uttered. Elica went back to silence and cried.

Irene was also a woman, she knew what Elica was feeling right now. When a woman loves a man, but the feeling is reciprocated by heartache then that can only explain his circumstances are tears.

Without thinking, Irene hugged Elica. Though they had just met today, Irene felt that Elica was actually a gentle woman.

"I'm sorry Elica. I didn't know the problem would be this complicated. And I didn't think Alex would do this to you, either. But you have to know one thing, a lot of women want to get Alex. And seeing you in this house, I'm sure you're a very special woman to Alex."

TB