The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 39'S

Without feeling the time is rolling so fast. It's been exactly one week since Zoya and William's wedding day. Zoya's life for one week is going well. He upholds the motto that he should not care about William's abuse if he wants to live happily. So, he chose to ignore William's every scolding and scolding so as not to cause liver disease.

This week, Zoya is like a woman who has no job other than doing housework that is not too heavy. Zoya and William never used nearly ninety percent of the space in this house. So, what Zoya often cleans is the kitchen, dining room, and room that Zoya and William occupy. Only four rooms. He only occasionally cleaned the other room so as not to get dusty.

“Ah, I would love to go to the gallery. But, I do not know how to go there,” muttered Zoya while swinging her legs.

Zoya is currently in William's backyard. There is a swing set under the tree so even though Zoya is there at noon, the atmosphere is not too hot. William always spends time to work all day, so there is no harm if Zoya enjoys the atmosphere here so as not to get bored.

“Hm, I better call Uci only,” he said then took his phone from his shorts pocket. Because always move at home, Zoya only wears shorts and T-shirts every day.

“Halo, Zoya,” greet Uci. “Finally you called me too. When can you get to the gallery?” tanyakanya.

“I don't know yet, Uci. For a while maybe I will ask you about the gallery,” Zoya told her best friend who she trusts to keep her gallery.

It's not that Zoya is not allowed to leave. The distance between William's house and the gallery was only two hours. For Zoya, a two-hour trip does not matter as long as she does not board the car because she is still traumatized by an accident that claimed the lives of her parents several years ago. In addition, Zoya must also be around at all times in case William needs her help. Now he does not live alone. There was a great responsibility that she had to bear since her marriage to William.

“Are the gallery visitors crowded?” asked Zoya while shaking the swing to move.

“Iya. The visitors of the gallery these few days are quite crowded though erratic. Many of them are curious about you and praise your work in the gallery,” explained Uci coupled with a crisp laugh.

Zoya laughed a little. Getting into something that is a hobby for him is fun. But getting other people's praise from a hobby he took up? Zoya felt very grateful. Not many people have the same luck as him. Most of the people out there are not even appreciated despite having amazing talent.

“I'll definitely go to the gallery sometime. But not now. You know for yourself, ‘kan, how am I currently doing?” ask Zoya sadly.

Zoya had indeed told about her marriage to William to Uci. Uci is his close friend. So it's no wonder that Uci knows everything Zoya has been through.

“Yes, I understand. Does he still like yelling at you, Zoya?” ask Uci.

Zoya breathed a tired sigh. “Yes, like that. He was always looking for a reason to scold me. Don't you think it looks weird?” ask Zoya to Uci.

Uci was silent for a moment. He also thinks that William's attitude is very strange because only this time there are people who say that Zoya's cuisine does not taste good. In addition, William's attitude that always looks for Zoya's mistakes also seems too forced.

“Maybe he's looking for a way to end your relationship. Just like you, she too was forced to get married. The important thing is not to be too dizzy. Over time he will definitely give up on his own,” said Uci, giving advice to his best friend.

“Have not thought too much. Later if you think too much about him, you may fall in love with him,” Uci tease followed by a broken laugh.

Zoya. “Fell in love with that ice guy? Amit-amit!” his gerrick. “Can-can I go to a mental hospital if I fall in love with a guy like Liam.”

Uci laughed out loud, making Zoya upset with her best friend.

Meanwhile, on the other hand William felt his stomach was already rumbling. He went down to the ground floor and went to the dining room. However, when he arrived at the dining room he even found an empty dining table.

“Zoya!!” shouting William. She gets upset that it's mealtime but Zoya hasn't prepared lunch for her yet. “Zoya! Quickly get here!” shouted again.

Zoya who was chatting with Uci then turned off her phone connection and ran to the dining room when she heard William's screams. The girl ran away until her breath was wheezing. Zoya caught her breath and looked at William in confusion.

“Why did you call me?” zoya asked with a sinless face. But in her heart Zoya giggled amused because she knew William must be angry because he did not find food at the dinner table. Zoya accidentally orders food a little late so William gets angry. Seeing William's ridiculous anger can apparently be a separate entertainment for Zoya.

Hearing Zoya's questions that sound so innocent and silly makes William more and more black. The man looked at Zoya with a sharp look. Everyone William looked at like that must have been terrified. But, this time not with Zoya. Zoya was already so used to William's sharp gaze that she didn't feel frightened anymore.

“What's up?” ask Zoya again because William never answered her question.

“Now it's time for lunch. Why is there no food on the table?” snapped William. She was upset that Zoya did not feel the slightest guilt for not having prepared lunch. The girl even looked relaxed and did not rush into the kitchen to cook.

Zoya breathed a tired sigh. “Don't have to be that excited. Food was late. Maybe the streets are jammed so the old courier drove him,” Zoya said casually.

William was surprised to hear that. ‘What does Zoya mean? Why are they waiting for food to be delivered?’ ask William in your heart.

“So you've been ordering food?” ask William in annoyance.

Zoya nodded without guilt. “Because I know you don't like my cooking so I ordered food for you,” Zoya replied casually.

At the same time the bell rang. Zoya smiled broadly. “Ah, it looks like it was the courier who delivered the food for you,” he said enthusiastically then walked out of the house without waiting for a response from William who seemed increasingly upset with him.