The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 18'S

Wulan did not expect that Zoya would say directly about her refusal. Zoya may have predicted that Zoya would reject her. However, Wulan thought that if she was in Zoya's presence, then Zoya would be a little hesitant to reject her. It is unexpected that Zoya will do the opposite. But even so, Wulan would still not give up on persuading Zoya.

Zoya just keeps quiet and waits for Wulan to say something to her. He also did not know what to say except rejection. Zoya also feels that she doesn't need to explain all the reasons. Because Wulan must also know the reason why Zoya refused his offer, but in the end Zoya was forced to issue words that would certainly hurt Wulan. And now he was just waiting for Wulam to say something, responding to what he had already said.

After a moment of silence, Wulan starts to say something to Zoya. Because he thought everything through carefully. If this time maybe Zota could agree to his request. For the sake of his son, Wulan was determined to do whatever was needed, even if it had to look bad.

“Tante didn't expect that you would just reject Aunty's offer, Zoya. Is there no consideration in your heart for accepting Liam as your husband?” wulan asked with a look of sadness that clearly showed her face. Because he was indeed feeling so sad at this time for Zoya's refusal.

“Tante, I'm sorry. But, Auntie knows very clearly how the child, Auntie's attitude is to me. He was so rude, he even threatened to hurt me. The temperament is very bad. How can I live with a man like that. She obviously doesn't like me, she also loves her lover very much. What kind of life will we live later if we are together in this situation?” zoya did not intend to offend Wulan at all, but she also did not want to give Wulan false hope, therefore Zoya explained it firmly like this.

“Liam was like that, because he was depressed, he could not accept the sudden change of his life. Not because of his original attitude. Because there was a basis, Liam was a gentle man. Although it was a little cold, but he couldn't possibly hurt a woman. You should also be able to consider this, Zoya. Liam's not doing well, so Auntie really hopes for you to help Liam get back to being good." Wulan is still trying to defend the son in front of Zoya. Because what he said was not entirely wrong.

“But still, I feel like I won't be ready to marry her. Because aunt herself also knows how her current condition is. Besides with his attitude being so bad, I can't even imagine being able to last an hour by his side. So I beg you, that Aunt can understand my feelings. Please don't force me, Auntie. Please don't put me in a difficult situation and feel so wrong, please don't make our relationship stretch just because of this problem. I beg you,” he said begging Wulan's understanding to him.

“Tante knows, it's so hard for you to accept all this. But don't you think that Aunt is currently being hit by misfortune? Who would be willing to help Aunt in this kind of predicament other than you? We've known him for a long time, Zoya. Our relationship is also very well established, Auntie even thinks of you like Aunt's own daughter. Can't you comfort Auntie when she's sad like this?” Wulan deliberately used their closeness as an excuse. Wulan did not mean any evil at all, she did not intend to open the wound in Zoya's heart, only, she did not know how to touch Zoya's heart anymore? Wulan was no longer able to think clearly. That's why there can't be a past between her and Zoya.

“Tante, i...” Zoya has not had time to finish her speech, Wulan again nagged. He did not want to give Zoya a chance to refute all of her words.

“Zoya, Aunt is there when you are down, Auntie also always helps you during this time. Never once did Aunt ignore you. Aunty always tries to do what's best for you. Sharing the love that aunty has for Liam as well as for you, aunty loves you just as much as aunty loves Liam. Trying to be a good parent to you. But at a time when Auntie like this, you can not even a little comfort Aunty, Aunty does not mean to bring up all things in the past, but, Aunt also needs someone's support now. And Auntie expects all that from you,” he said as he shed tears. Wulan knew what he was doing this was a cruel way. Because he brought up everything he ever gave to Zoya. But Wulan no longer knows how to persuade Zoya.

“So, Aunt wants me to return the favor to aunt by marrying Liam?" zoya asked with a trembling voice. He knew that there were too many things that Sandjaja's family had done to help him get up, at a time when he was devastated by the loss of both parents.

Right, it's about return. Inner Zoya.