The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 12'S

Zoya, who had just finished her lunch with Damar, was shocked by the sound of her cell phone ringing. Zoya immediately picks up her phone in the bag, to see who the person who contacted her is. When she saw Wulan's name, Zoya just looked at her mobile phone screen. Without any intention to lift it.

“Who called you, Zoya? Why didn't you lift it?” ask Damar curiously. What's the reason Zoya didn't immediately pick up the incoming call to her phone.

“Nobody. Nothing matters.”

“Are you sure? It seems important,” asked Damar once again, considering Zoya's phone still keeps ringing.

“Yes, I'm very sure. Oh yeah, looks like I should go back to the store.” Zoya purposely said that to avoid the curious-looking Damar.

“Good. I'll take you, I hope we can enjoy lunch together again tomorrow" said Damar, who only Zoya responded with a slight smile.

“I guess tomorrow we can't have lunch together. Sorry."

“Why?” ask Damar.

"I have a lot of work tomorrow" Zoya replied.

“Good. Maybe next time," said Damar smiling, though a little disappointed.

Wulan keeps trying to contact Zoya, hoping Zoya will pick up her phone this time. But Wulan must swallow disappointment, because Zoya's phone suddenly can not be contacted. Wulan gave up on contacting Zoya this time. Maybe later tonight he can try to contact Zoya again.

Zoya is currently feeling very relieved, because she managed to turn off her phone without being seen by Damar. He's still not ready to tell Damar everything.

“You ready?” ask Damar to confirm whether Zoya is in the right position or not when they are on his motorcycle.

“Iya, I'm ready!” zoya replied with passion.

“Alright! Hold on to me, Zoya! I don't want you to fall" Damar said always taking a chance on it.

Zoya did not say anything, but she immediately wrapped her hands around Damar's waist. It made Damar smile. Damar runs his motorcycle at medium speed. Because he does not want his partnership with Zoya to end quickly.

“Thank you for driving me, Mas,” he said while thrusting the helmet he was wearing on Damar.

Zoya just smiles and immediately walks into the store after she makes sure Damar is not seen again. Zoya is happy that Danar has always treated her well, which can make her feel very comfortable being around the man.

But even so, in fact Zoya still can not forget Liam and his pitiful gaze until now. It kept bothering her mind for a week. I don't know why Zoya can't forget all that. Finally Zoya refocused herself on the work that awaited her at this time. So that he could forget about Liam for a moment.

***

Wulan again tries to contact Zoya tonight, but unfortunately Zoya's mobile number remains unreachable. This seems to confirm to Wulan that Zoya has rejected his offer. All these thoughts, made Wulan feel very sad. Because he didn't think that Zoya would turn him down.

Wulan's gloomy face, certainly a concern for Leila. Since it has been since this past week, Wulan looks very moody. Leila was sad for it. Leila's approaching soon.

“Is there a problem, Mistress?” leila asked her employer.

“I think of Liam and his future Leila. I feel sorry for her. I can't bear to see my son's grief.”

“Mistress, don't give up. I'm sure Mr. Liam can definitely get back up. All we can do is just keep supporting it.” Leila tries to rekindle Wulan's spirit.

“Doctor told me that Liam's condition is getting worse. It can be fatal if we are not careful to watch it. That's why I want a good girl for him. But now I can't even hear the girl's voice anymore. What should I do, Leila?” ask Wulan.

“Mistress, you better rethink the decision you took. Maybe the lady of Madam's choice is a good person. However, it could be that he is still not ready to spend his life with Mr. Liam. Especially when Zoya is young. The madam should also be able to give her time. Wouldn't it be better now that we do every suggestion given by the doctor?” he said, trying to soften Wulan's heart that everything may not be able to go as he wants.

“Am I being too rash in my decision, Leila? Now Zoya is away from me.” Wulan began to doubt her own decision.

“I don't think so, Madam. However, what the Madam decided was not in line with the time it should have been. You also have to believe that everything will be beautiful at the right time. Mr. Liam just had an accident, he can't even forget Miss Renata. How could he possibly accept a new woman in his life? You also know, that Mr. Liam loves that woman very much. That's also why, you can't directly introduce a woman to Mr. Liam. He still could not accept everything that had happened. So my advice, you should give time to Zoya and Mr. Liam, because this is a big decision and relates to their lives, Mrs.” Leila explained what she meant. Because he already considers Liam and Zoya as his own children.

“What you said is true, Leila. Maybe I was in too much of a hurry to make a decision. Now I have to focus on my son's mental health first. Hopefully a psychologist can help restore his confidence. I was really afraid of losing my son,” Wulan was really afraid of losing Liam, if only there was Ryan–husband, Wulan would have been sobbing in the arms of her husband, unfortunately after the accident, Wulan would have cried so hard in the arms of her husband, Ryan is forced to return to work and replace Liam leading their company.

“I understand your feelings, Mistress. We can only pray to God, and try to do our best. I'm sure, Mr. Liam can definitely go back to how he was. Now it's best that the lady rest. Because the Madam must also be concerned about her health, Madam. Because only Madam, can Mr. Liam hope for now."

“You're right, Leila. I need a break now. I seem to have been too hard in thinking. All of this really made me feel very tired" Wulan said before Leila drove her back to her room and rested.