The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 44'S

In the past few days, Zoya and William's parents have been preoccupied with preparing foot therapy for William. Zoya and William have to go back and forth to the hospital to consult on the method of therapy while Wulan and Ryan consult a doctor regarding the necessary equipment for William.

“So, can we do the therapy itself or should the assistance of a doctor?” ask William.

He was lazy to do therapy in the hospital. These few days, doctors have already explained about the method of therapy and they have practiced it many times so Zoya can learn the therapy more easily. William thinks, if without the supervision of a doctor, he can take advantage of Zoya and make Zoya's hassles help her do therapy.

“We suggest there is a medical party who accompany. But, if indeed you want to do it yourself, I also can not force. With a note we got a report of your therapeutic progress, Sir,” replied the doctor.

William smiled happily. Now she can execute her plan easily as no one will be watching as Zoya helps William get into therapy. William vows that he will overwhelm Zoya and unmask Zoya's true self hidden behind her innocent face.

“Good, Doc. My wife would be happy to help me. We just got married, so I think it feels like this way we can further cultivate a sense of harmony in our household,” William said as he looked at Zoya with a meaningful gaze.

“Of course, Sir,” replied the doctor while chuckling lightly.

“Then we excuse you, Doc,” says Zoya and William simultaneously.

Zoya stands up, shakes the doctor's hand, then pushes William's wheelchair out of the doctor's office.

“You sure you don't want to ask your doctor or nurse to help your therapy, Mas?” ask Zoya. Zoya feels she does not understand much about the medical world, she is afraid that they are wrong to do the therapy method and William ended up injured.

“Not necessary. Helping the husband is the responsibility of a wife. Instead of having to dizzy to ask the doctor or nurse to come to our house, you better be the one who helps me. Anyway I don't like any strangers in my house,” William replied, making Zoya lock her lips tight.

Not that Zoya did not dare to refute William's words. He just didn't want to raise a trivial matter. Moreover, they are currently in a public place.

The next day, Wulan and Ryan go to William's house. This was the first time they had visited and delivered therapy equipment to William. After getting out of the car, Wulan and Ryan tell the driver and Leila to bring a parallel bar into William's house.

“I'm happy, Pa. Now William is willing to do therapy,” said Wulan while struggling spoiled in the arms of the husband.

Ryan patted Wulan's hand on his arm. “I'm happy too, Ma. That means Zoya is a good influence for William. In fact William is now excited to move on with life again,” Ryan replied.

The couple set their feet toward William's door with a big smile. But when he opened the door and saw the photo of who welcomed the arrival of the two of them, their smiles disappeared without rest.

“Why is this photo on display here?” ask Wulan. His eyes widened, his palms closing his flabbergasted lips. He was puzzled as to why the photo of William and Renata was displayed in such a large size in front of the main door.

“Ma, we should check elsewhere, whether there is a photo of the woman or not,” said Ryan who was immediately given a nod by Wulan.

They both checked the entire house. They were surprised to see Renata photos on display everywhere adorning the entire household. Even the wedding photos of Zoya and William are not on display at all. But, Renata photos are actually displayed everywhere.

Wulan felt shame and guilt towards Zoya. Leila felt the same way. They think because one month after marriage there are no complaints from Zoya then the household life of Zoya and William is fine. Leila feels guilty because it was her idea that William would make Zoya's life difficult.

The clinking sound of the elevator made Wulan, Ryan, and Leila turn their heads. From inside the elevator comes William who is pushed by Zoya from behind.

Wulan quickly approached William. He was upset and angry because of the behavior of his son who he thought was very outrageous.

“Liam, why are there so many photos of Renata in this house?” wulan asked while looking at William sharply.

“Whatever why, Ma?” ask William to relax.

“You still ask why?” peekik Wulan's. The middle-aged woman rubbed her face in frustration. “Jeez, Liam! Aren't you thinking about your wife's feelings at all?”

William snorted loudly. “Zoya alone does not object and does not protest. Why is Mom angry?” asked the man and turned his eyes in the other direction.

“William, you're married! You should appreciate your wife's feelings. You don't deserve to put pictures of other women in your home. Moreover, there is a friendly photo between you and the woman,” protest Wulan.

He was not out of thought with William's mindset. Why didn't the man think about Zoya's feelings at all. Did he really want to hurt Zoya? Or maybe he does want to make Zoya slowly back out of their marriage?

Wulan was already so naive because she thought William and Zoya's married life was fine. He thought William was willing to accept Zoya as his wife even though he was initially forced to. But truth? William even has the heart to hurt Zoya by displaying photos of Renata.

“Ma, stop. I don't care if Liam still wants to display a photo of his ex-girlfriend,” Zoya said.

William grunting. She hates Zoya even more because she thinks that Zoya is the cause of her and her mother's fight. Though the quarrel will certainly not happen if William wants to appreciate Zoya as his wife.

“Liam, you're outrageous! If you hurt a woman, it's the same way you hurt Mama. Mama is also a woman, Mama knows what Zoya feels,”, Wulan said again.

“Ma, relax, Ma. We can talk about this carefully,” said Zoya. He approached Wulan and rubbed Wulan's hand, trying to calm Wulan's heart.

“Zoya, Mama apologize. If we knew it would be like this, we would not allow Liam to take you apart from us,” Wulan told Zoya.

“Ma, I don't matter. Everything takes time,” he said again with a warm smile.

Wulan turned to her husband. “Pa, get rid of all those women's photos! I don't want Zoya to be hurt by seeing Renata's face every day!” tell Wulan to her husband.