THE DESTRUCTION OF LOYALTY
ARGHAM

Jeduarrr....

Like a lightning bolt in broad daylight, not only Lastri but also Alex was surprised by Argham's confession. Husband-to-be? Didn't Jia say she didn't think about getting married again? Then why did the man in front of her claim to be the future husband jia? Is Jia trying to fool her? Thought lastri.

Like a glass that broke into pieces, Alex's heart felt crumpled and could not be repaired as usual when he heard Argham's words, however, he will not believe Argham unless he hears from Jia's lips.

Bu Lastri looked at Jia with a probing gaze, as well as Alex. They wanted to hear the truth from Jia's own mouth right now. However, for a while, Jia was silent. Unable to stand Jia's silence, Alex also opened his voice.

" Is this why you won't come back to me, Jia?" Alex looked at Jia.

" A..

" Yes..." Sahut Argham cuts Jia's speech.

" I've told you that Jia will never come back to you again." Argham approached Jia and grabbed Jia by the shoulder.

" We are getting married soon, so I hope from now on you no longer bother Jia." Continue Argham. Argham felt he had to do this before he lost Jia.

" I didn't ask you because I knew your answer was a lie. I want to hear from Jia's own lips." Alex smiled at Argham. He then looked at Jia who was currently only able to lower her head.

" Tell me Jia! What does Argham say is the truth? Are you and she planning on getting married?" Investigate Alex.

Again Jia was just mumbling, he didn't know what to answer. The actual words mean he is ready to be pursued by Alex, telling lies that mean ready to be urged by Argham.

" Say Jia! If you keep quiet, I'll take Argham's words as a lie." Urge Alex.

Jia looked up at Argham, Argham smiled as he nodded his head, then Jia looked at Alex.

" Yes." Yeah."

One word that came out of Jia's lips was able to destroy Alex's life. Hope of getting Jia back is now gone. His heart aches like it's in a squeeze. The wound is as painful as in the original flush of vinegar water. As much as possible Alex has control of himself.

" Don't you love someone else? Why did you marry Argham? Did Argham force you? Or is he threatening you?" Ask Alex.

" Love is not everything. The proof of my love for you keeps me alive in stress and suffering as long as I live with you. I no longer believe in love, because I don't think love intimidates anyone to the point of making our partner suffer. What I hope for now is not love anymore, but attention and understanding. And Argham has both." Jia Sahut.

Alex closed his eyes holding back the pain from the words Jia said. He only realized that Jia really felt depressed living with him until separation became the greatest gift of his life.

" Well if it's your decision, I won't force you again. I pray you're happy. I also want to congratulate you, may Argham be your best choice. I'm sorry."

Unwilling to linger long withstanding the tightness in his heart, Alex soon passes away leaving Jia's house in the wake of his mother's. He walked to the highway looking for public transport to get to his house.

While at Jia's house, Jia was still staring at the door while holding Raffa who was asleep. Argham stood facing Jia, he folded both hands in front of his chest as he continued to stare at Jia.

" I'm sorry I just said...

" Sit! There's something I want to talk to you about." Argham pulled Jia's hand towards the sofa. The two sit side by side.

" Married me!"

Degs....

Jia's heart was beating very fast, he looked at Argham and vice versa.

" Jia." Argham held Jia's hand.

" What I said earlier was the reality, I did intend to make you as the extended mother of my son by marrying you." Argham stroked the back of Jia's hand.

Jia could guess if one day Argham would definitely do this to her. But he wanted to know more about Argham's feelings for him even though he had no intention of accepting them.

" honest... Since the first time we met, I've been interested in you. At that time my heart wanted you to be my companion. And as time went on, this feeling increasingly urged my heart Jia. I feel comfortable being around you, I feel jealous seeing you with another man. I don't want you to belong to someone else Jia. Please marry me! I promise to make your life and Valle happy." Argham.

Jia just kept quiet without being able to say anything.

" I'm not a man who is good at stringing up Jia's words of love, but I will prove it through deeds. I know you just pulled your heart out of the word trauma. But trust me Jia! There is no word trauma in relationships, every man has a different attitude and nature. You can tell the difference between me and your ex-husband. We are very much different Jia. All this time I have given all my time, attention and love to you. I'm sure you can feel it and guess the reason I did it all. I beg Jia! Marry me." Argham looked at Jia.

Jia seemed to be thinking, he was also confused as to how. Seeing Jia who was just silent, Argham issued his final move. The moves taught by Valle the future stepson.

" Use Raffa to suppress Mama, then our plan will definitely work." Valle's words were ringing in Argham's ears. He wondered if his last plan would work? Or even fail? To find out if it works and not, you have to try it.

" If you refuse, I'll make sure today is the last day you meet Raffa."

Degs...

Jia's heart felt like it had stopped beating. He was really not willing if Raffa was far from him. He looked at Argham as if demanding an explanation from him.

" I'm moving abroad Jia. I feel there's no point in me and Raffa being here without you. Raffa won't be able to live his day well without you, whereas if you remain Raffa's nanny, I'll be the one to suffer. I can see you every day but I can't have you, it's going to hurt Jia a lot. I'd rather go than have to endure that pain. I want your answer now because I have to prepare the documents for my move and Raffa from now on." Argham.

Jia looked at Raffa's face sleeping in her lap, she stroked the handsome babby's petite cheek. Unknowingly he kissed her face in front of Argham. Argham smiled seeing that, he was sure if his efforts this time came to fruition.

" Tell me Jia! What answer?" Argham looked at Jia and vice versa.

" i.... "

TBC....