Playing With Fire
The Part 39
Today looks bright. The sunlight entered the window of Elica's room. She squirmed softly from her comfortable sleep, slowly Elica opened her eyes. Apparently it was morning, but the look on his face immediately seemed to change. Shortly after all his life was accumulated due to his deep sleep and recalled if the incident yesterday that he experienced was not a dream. Elica realized that now she did not have a mother figure anymore.
Her puffy eyes and dark circles under her eyes are clear evidence that yesterday she did not stop crying accompanying the departure of the mother. And today he came back crying, not until when the sorrow in his heart was gone.
Elica decided to go to the bathroom and clean herself up.
And after spending 30 minutes, Elica finally came out of her room walking towards the kitchen. He saw his dad making something there.
"Dad's.."
Albert looked over after hearing Elica's voice.
"Dear morning, you're awake. Wait a minute,. Daddy was making sandwiches for breakfast" said Albert, looking busy with a knife in his hand.
"All right." Elica also chose to sit at the dining table while looking at her father who was struggling to make breakfast.
Suddenly Elica remembered, if last night Alex also slept with her in the room. He forgot when he woke up not to find the man and was now curious where the man was now.
"Daddy, is he gone?" Ask Elica to her father
"Alex?"
"Yes. Where is he now?"
"He left last night, probably after you slept"
"Ah so"
Albert was seen finished making food, and brought the plate in his hand to the dining table.
Elica received the plate the father gave her with a smile.
"Thank you" said Elica.
"Eat it, baby. Take care of your health and health as well"
"Sure Dad."
Elica and her father ate breakfast quickly. Since yesterday, they have not thought about eating. Too busy to prepare for Hilda's funeral.
"Dad..." Elica
"What's the matter, baby?"
"Are you Okay?"
"certain."
"But your face looks like it's saying something else Dad. Is this because of Mommy's departure? Daddy didn't sleep last night?"
"Don't talk about it, baby. Daddy's fine." Said Albert gently so that his daughter would not be offended.
"alright. I'm sorry Dad."
"It's okay baby. Finish your food"
Elica nodded in agreement, then she told her father that she would stay for a few days. And Albert looks very happy to hear that, if Elica doesn't leave. At least for some time he will not be lonely and dissolve in his sadness.
***
5 days later...
This afternoon Alex also chose to finish his work in the office rather than return home to the big house. Because she also had to keep an eye on Elica so that nothing happened to the woman.
Actually, from earlier Alex was embarrassed to hear a lot of calls coming in from Bianca who just kept calling her. But not one bit in his mind to lift the call. And he chose to focus on the file that was in front of him.
Whereas in other places, Bianca looks very moody in a big house. Because Alex did not want to receive a call from him and not a single message from Alex was sent to the woman.
Bianca is seen coming down the stairs and is intent on finding Irene. Since Alex and Elica left, the two men have not spoken to each other at all. Even to eat, Bianca chose to eat in the room rather than eat with Irene. But this time Bianca needs Irene to figure out when Alex is coming home.
Not long after, Bianca also found Irene who was sitting on the sofa by looking at the cellphone in her hand.
"Tante.." call Bianca. And Irene turned her gaze away from the phone in her hand at the source of the sound.
"What" she answered briefly.
"Do you know when Alex is coming home?"
"Why ask me. You can ask her yourself, don't you know what a cell phone is?" Irene was heard quipping Bianca.
Getting Irene's answer that offended her, Bianca also looks upset because of Irene's treatment.
Bianca felt that Irene was very ostracizing herself even though she herself did not know what made Irene hate her from the start.
"Tante, can you talk to me every time you use a polite word?" Said Bianca who could not stem her vexation anymore.
Irene who had tried to ignore the interlocutor by looking at the cellphone again, finally began to ignite emotions over Bianca's speech.
Plus Bianca is seen folding her hands in front of her chest as if she is in charge here.
"What did you say? You want me to respect you that way?" Ask Irene
"Yes"
Irene stood up from her seat and walked over to Bianca. The two of them looked at each other sharply with the same cold face.
"So this is your real nature if it's not in front of Alex?"
"Tante doesn't have to take care of my behavior. I've been trying to respect Auntie since the beginning. But Aunt always gossiped to me even in front of Alex. Don't blame me for being rude to Auntie"
Irene smiled cynically at Bianca's words.
"Young lady, you need to know. There's the phrase "if you want to be appreciated, then appreciate others first" I hope you still have a smart brain to digest the sentence. Considering you're the daughter of a successful businessman, you must be well-educated. Ah, and about the beginning we met well, I don't know why I'd like to see you Bianca. Not without reason, rather seeing you who are shameless makes me reluctant to see your presence in this house. You understand what that means, Bianca"
Said Irene looking calm but clearly insinuated Bianca clearly.
"You're not Alex's mother. You're the same as me here, riding together, Auntie. So don't act like you're the real hostess" Bianca said sternly and managed to get Irene to widen her eyes.
"What did you say. How dare you say that to me"
"Why? I'm not wrong, right. And one thing I need to know. I'm.akan.married.with.Alex"
The word Bianca deliberately spelled the utterance on her last sentence.
Irene returned with a small smile. Today he had learned the nature of the cunning woman who was in front of him. And the feeling turned out to be right from the beginning, if Bianca would be a destroyer of Alex and Elica's relationship later.
"Don't go too far to dream of Bianca. Because falling from that height is so painful, I'm worried that you could be a crazy young woman who's hallucinating"
"Look at Aunt. Because it's all gonna happen"
"That won't happen until anytime. I knew Alex would never do that. And he's gonna be a father, because Elica's pregnant with her child"
"I don't care about that woman. What's clear is that when I get married to Alex, I'm the one who's gonna kick that woman out of this house"
Plakkk
Due to losing control, Ireng also unexpectedly slapped Bianca's cheek hard. And the woman immediately held onto her red cheeks and stared angrily at Irene.
"Fucking arrrgggg." Pekik Bianca was angry.
****
Tonight Alex is driving at a moderate pace. He intends to see Elica's condition in his house, because somehow Alex wants to stroke the stomach of Elica who has grown.
Today also coincides with the content of Elica entering the eighth month. That means next month his son will be born into the world, and it makes Alex very happy because he can't wait to see his baby.
Alex also intends to take Elica back to the big house, at least if Elica is there enough to make Alex calm.
After a few minutes of travel, Alex finally arrived at the residence of Elica's father.
Alex's bell rang, and it was not long before Albert's master opened the door and let Alex in.
Not long after Elica appeared to meet with Alex. It's a lie that Elica doesn't really miss Alex. Because of the fact that some days Elica looks unable to sleep because she thinks about Alex. Coupled with the departure of her mother, making Elica difficult to sleep and can only sleep 2-3 hours.
"Hi" greeted Alex then stood up from her seat after Elica came to her.
"Yes"
"How are you and your body doing?" Ask Alex
"I'm good, she's good"
Alex and Elica sat on the couch. Actually, Elica looks uncomfortable as Alex continues to stare at her.
"What are you here for?" Elica asked trying to shift her nervousness.
"Just want to see you and her" Alex replied as she gently rubbed Elica's stomach.
"We're good. Didn't I just say that"
"Yes right. But your eyes say something else. Do you rarely sleep? Your panda's eyes can't hide everything"
"As you can see."
Alex and Elica talked for a long time. Although the atmosphere looks stiff and awkward, but the interaction of the two is enough to prove that their relationship has improved.
Finally Alex expressed his intention to come, namely to invite Elica back to the big house the day after tomorrow. However, Elica refuses because she still can't bear to leave her father alone in a condition that is still mourning.
Alex is trying to figure out what Elica wants. Finally he decided to give Elica some more days to stay. And Elica agreed.
Amidst their chat, suddenly the voice of Alex's phone rang. He took his phone in his pocket and raised the call.
"Hello. What's up?" Alex said as his eyes still stared at Elica
Elica had intended to leave Alex so she wouldn't bother Alex on the phone. But the man held Elica's hand so she could sit there and Elica could only follow him.
"Why can it happen. I'll be there tomorrow." Alex said to the caller then he closed the connection.
"What's wrong?" Elica asked as she watched Alex's face change.
"Bianca called, she cried and said her aunt slapped her and scolded her for no reason" Alex said
"God. Aunt Irene couldn't have done that"
"Yes. That's why I'm going back there tomorrow to check it out."
"Send my regards to Aunt Irene"
"alright. Maybe I'll get my men to pick you up in a few days"
Elica did not give any answer to Alex's remarks. Because actually he still wants to accompany his father even longer. But what can be said, this man will definitely act as he wishes himself.
****
Tomorrow is his day...
Alex had already arrived at the mansion, when he entered his first wanted person was Aunt Irene. The woman was apparently sitting while arranging flowers into a small urn as a decoration.
Irene who was aware of Alex's arrival was staring at him as the man walked towards her.
"You've come home Alex. Where's Elica?" Irene asked because she did not find Elica.
"He still wants to stay a few days"
"That's it."
Irene replied and then resumed her activities. Alex felt Irene slightly changed her attitude towards him. And Alex knew very well the reason Irene was a little indifferent because Irene knew of Alex's bad deeds to Hilda.
"What happened yesterday? Did Auntie really slap Bianca?" Ask Alex without further ado.
Irene immediately stopped her activities and looked at Alex.
"What did he tell you?" Instead of answering, Irene threw a question at Alex.
They look at each other for a moment, the end of which Alex chooses to be silent. Because Alex doesn't want to argue with the aunt.
"Well, I assume this is just a misunderstanding between Auntie and Bianca. I hope nothing like this happens again in the future."
"To the front? You still let that woman stay here until when? The reason he's here just doesn't make sense to Alex. He's got a family and his dad's also a rich guy, isn't it hard if he has to live in an apartment?"
"I beg Auntie not to start this again. We talked about this from the beginning" said Alex who is still patient.
"You're having a hard time talking to Alex" Irene decided to move on from her seat and leave Alex in the room.
Alex who was actually feeling annoyed could only hold back his own emotions. Somehow Irene's attitude, she remains Alex's only family.
The man rubbed his face rough, then took a cigarette from his pants and chose to sit on the sofa.
Not long ago the figure of Bianca came to Alex.
"Alex.." call Bianca and then Alex sees Bianca walking towards her with her eyes moist.
The woman also chose to sit next to Alex, and suddenly came back crying in front of Alex.
"I don't know why Auntie did this. He slapped me so hard" Bianca said, then rubbed her cheek.
Alex looks oblivious to what Bianca says, and again sips a cigarette in her hand.
"Then I met your father. I already told him that I can't help you study Business. And your father doesn't mind if you don't do it with me, so you can go whenever you want"
"So you won't help me?" Bianca was surprised and looked annoyed.
"The reason you're here is just that the rest isn't there. You're not fit to live with my aunt either"
"No. I still want to be here, even if you're busy I'll be waiting for you to teach me about business. I'll tell my dad later"
Bianca said, wiping her tears. The woman had intended to find face in front of Alex, but something unexpected happened.
"Did you still not understand if I kicked you out of Bianca?" Alex to the point.
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