The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 4'S

Zoya who saw Liam's sharp gaze directed at her, felt her body freeze instantly. He stayed in his place. He had not expected Liam to be able to look at him that sinister. Zoya could even see clearly, the look in Liam's eyes full of anger and hatred so great. But that is not what makes Zoya not move at all, but behind that anger and hatred, Zoya can also see the twinkle of disappointed and desperate eyes that Liam feels.

Liam who saw Zoya not moving from her position, felt increasingly embarrassed at this foreign woman before him. The woman who suddenly came and introduced herself to him with a smile on her face. Is he trying to laugh at Liam behind that smile?

Now, after he gave such a clear order, the foreign woman just kept quiet and looked at him, it made her emotions even more heightened. Liam who was impatient, repeated his words again.

“Are you deaf? I said hurry out of this room, before I was rude to you!” liam snapped at the woman in front of him with a nagging look.

Zoya who heard that, gasped from her daydream that had been watching Liam ever since.

“I only ...”

“I said get out!”

Liam didn't give Zoya any chance to explain her intentions and purpose in meeting Liam today. Because Liam doesn't want to meet anyone else right now.

Wulan, who had only noticed the interaction between Liam and Zoya, immediately entered her son's room, so that she could ease Liam's anger first. In addition, she also feels bad for Zoya for the rude behavior Liam showed Zoya.

“Liam, don't be like this! Mom please.” Wulan immediately aligned her body with Liam.

“I want him out, Ma. Get rid of him or I'll do something rude to him!” pinta Liam on Wulan. Wulan had no other choice now.

“Alright, but calm yourself first!” his orders to Liam.

Liam who heard the orders from his mother, could only turn his gaze in the other direction. Because he doesn't want to see Zoya right now.

Wulan who saw that, could only exhale. He was really tired of facing his son now. Wulan immediately turned to look towards Zoya. “Zoya, can you come out for a moment? Aunt wants to talk to Liam.”

“Iya, Aunt. I understand.” Zoya immediately exits Liam's room and waits for Wulan in the living room.

Wulan who saw Zoya walking with a downcast face, felt even more guilty towards the young girl. Because Liam's attitude must have hurt her feelings a lot. But Wulan is also still so hopeful that Zoya does not get angry at Liam.

“Liam, you shouldn't be so rude to Zoya. He came with a good purpose and purpose. You shouldn't have hit him like that! Is this the first time he's come here." Wulan tried to give Liam some understanding.

“Liam, Zoya just wants to see how you are and try to get to know you. I don't think there's anything wrong with all that. You don't have to show such an exaggerated attitude! She's like Mama's own daughter.” Wulan was still trying to advise Liam.

“I don't want to know him. I don't want to talk to him either. He's just a stranger. Why should I waste my time talking to him? You stupid people spend a lot of time with strangers like him" Liam told the mother, who he considers excessive, because Liam can already guess if Zoya may be the adopted daughter who has been discussed by their families.

“Mama just wants you to have friends, and no longer slump like this. Try to forget everything, and go back to living your life like you used to, Liam.”

“How can I forget everything? When you know what kind of loss I feel? I just want to get to know my girlfriend, not any other woman. Give him back like you guys kicked him out, then I'll come back like I used to.”

“Liam, Mama just wants to do the best thing for you. That woman is not the right woman for you, she even prefers money over you. After all, there is no harm in trying to get to know Zoya first! She can be your friend,” Wulan is back trying to convince her son to be friends with Zoya.

“Do not slander him! I know better who my girlfriend is. I know him better. One more thing, I don't need that woman. I don't need anybody. I just need it, my love."

“At least, try to get to know Zoya first, after that you can just decide everything! Mama just wants you to try to open yourself up to someone else, and not just fixate on the woman. I'm sure Zoya is a good friend to you!” talk to Wulan to her son.

“No, Ma. Only the best female Renata for me! He was my friend and everything in my life. I don't want strangers to disturb my memories with Renata. I don't need it at all in my life.” Liam strongly rejected his mother's proposal.

“Liam, don't be stubborn! How long will you continue to behave like this? Hurt yourself for everything that has happened? Stop blaming Mama and yourself for the unfortunate events that have befallen you. I just want someone else to be sincerely friends with you. So Mama can be a little calmer."

"What does Mama mean? Friend or partner?" asked Liam sharply.

"Liam. Zoya's a good girl. Mama's been taking care of it since childhood. He is much better than your lover" replied Wulan.

Wulan finally explained all her goals to Liam. Because as a mother, she would not have the heart to see her son continue to fall like this. His son needs a companion who can always keep him and accompany him. Someone who takes care of him. Wulan is very confident that Zoya is able to do it, although Wulan himself has not asked Zoya's opinion about it, because all of that has only occurred to him since a few days ago.

“I would never betray Renata by accepting another woman in my life. Because only Renata has the right to be by my side. After all, I simply did not believe that there would be a sincere woman to me other than Renata, let alone in my current state. So you better forget all that hope. Because I don't want Mama to feel disappointed later.”

Liam also expressed all his objections to Wulam. Because he was really unsure, if there was a woman who would accept a disabled man like him, let alone take care of him so sincerely.

“Try to get to know Zoya, first. Then you have the right to determine whether Zoya is worthy or not. You'd better rest now and reflect on all of Mama's words to you, Liam."

"Try to get to know Renata first, Ma. Only then do you have the right to determine whether Renata is worthy or not. Give Renata back to me, and kaliam can judge it later," Liam replied making Wulan speechless no longer want to discuss it because it will only provoke his emotions every time he heard the words of Liam who adored Renata so much.