The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 62'S

William stared straight at the bead of the girl he used to hate so much. The hatred that William felt for the girl slowly turned into a feeling that William recently knew was love. The love that William feels for Zoya may not be as great as his love for the ex-lover, but the man realizes that now his heart has been controlled by one name, Zoya.

William did not expect if in the end he actually fell on the charm of the girl he had been avoiding. He thinks Zoya will fall for him and William will take advantage of it by breaking Zoya's heart. However, God seemed to have another will because now William was afraid that Zoya would not accept his feelings.

William's feelings towards Zoya may not be as great as moon love on the sun. But William can make sure that the feelings he has can warm Zoya's heart like sunlight.

William's right hand cupped Zoya's face, then rubbed the girl's cheeks. William's gaze fell on Zoya's tiny lips as if to call out to him, wanting to be let out by spoiled.

William stared at Zoya's bead eyes and the girl's lips in turn, as if asking for Zoya's approval. Zoya who had been carried away unconsciously brought her face closer and let William's lips sweep her lips.

William and Zoya close their eyes along with their fused lips. Their blood flow rippled violently while their hearts were racing. The sweet kiss is like a witness to the spillage of the hearts of two lovebirds who are combining love.

If people say the first kiss is something very special, Zoya believes in it. Because at this moment he could feel nothing but the fiery euphoria in his heart.

After realizing what they are doing, Zoya releases their kisses then takes some distance for them.

“Sorry, Mom. I don't think we should be doing this,” he said with a flushed face. The girl was ashamed of her release and kissed William. Even though William is her husband, Zoya still feels it is not appropriate to do so.

“Why not?” ask William innocently.

“You don't have any feelings for me, Mas. I don't want you to regret what we did tomorrow morning, ” Zoya replied.

The girl was about to get up, but William held her hand and pulled Zoya back to her original position. Zoya looked at William with one eyebrow raised as if asking ‘What?’.

“How about I love you, Zoya?” william asked as he stared intensely at Zoya.

Surprised to hear William's words, Zoya chokes on her own saliva. The girl laughed out loud to neutralize her uncontrollable heartbeat. I don't know why today Zoya can't control her feelings like days before.

“You don't joke, Mas,” said Zoya.

“I'm not kidding, Zoya.” William held Zoya's nape while rubbing the girl's cheek. “I love you,” I admit.

Zoya widened her eyes when she heard the words coming out of William's thin lips. His heart beat so fast that Zoya was sure that his heart could jump out at any time.

Zoya fell silent, confused as to what to say. His feelings for William were indeed slowly growing in his heart. However, he was still afraid that William would hurt him. He did not want his heart to be destroyed by this man. But on the other hand, Zoya also has no power to withstand the turmoil of love in her heart.

The sweet taste of William's lips makes Zoya forget what her logic says. All he knew was that he wanted William's lips on his lips. As if to know what Zoya was feeling, William kissed her lips nonstop, as if there was no tomorrow.

The two lovebirds were drowning in an intoxicating kiss and only broke away when they were almost out of breath.

Zoya looked at William with a flushed face, enduring the embarrassment. While William pulls Zoya into his arms, making Zoya lean on his chest. William's heart was pounding happily as the girl he loved was now starting to accept him even though they both had to go through a lot of misunderstandings first.

“Zoya, I want to apologize for all the mistakes I made with you. My actions that display Renata's photos at home or always say rude to you are really inappropriate. I'm sorry I did,” William said, starting the conversation.

“Why did you hate me so much back then, Mas?” The question finally came out of Zoya's mouth. For a long time the girl wondered about what was wrong so William was rude to her and seemed to hate her so much. But, just this time Zoya had the courage to ask.

William closed his eyes, recalling his reason for hating Zoya. The man felt so stupid and silly whenever he remembered that. I want him to forget that, but he never will.

“I thought you were just a sneaky girl who wanted to take advantage of the kindness of my parents,” replied William.

“Then, do you still think like that?” zoya asked, glancing at William.

William let out a long breath then shook his head. “No, Zoya. I don't think like that anymore. Now I realize you're a good girl. No wonder my parents asked me to marry you. It turns out their choice is right,” explained William. “Sorry, because I used to think that you were a sneaky girl.”

Zoya nodded her head. Anger will not do any good because everything has passed. Most importantly Zoya has managed to prove to William that she is not the cunning girl that William thinks she is. In fact, now William fell in love with Zoya.

“I forgive you, Mas. But I am not a woman who can forgive repeatedly. I will not forgive the person who broke my heart,” Zoya said firmly. The girl wanted William to know that she was not a weak girl that could be trampled on.

All Zoya's words were a threat to William. So, if in the future William hurts Zoya, then Zoya will not hesitate to leave the man. And William can grasp Zoya's intentions with a wise mind.

“I want us to start a real marriage, Zoya,” William said again, expressing his wish.

“I agree, Mas,” Zoya replied in the end. They are married anyway. So, there is no harm if they try to live a real married life.

“Come, we promise to forget the past and start a real marriage,” William said as he raised his little finger.

Zoya smiles shyly, then links her little finger to William's little finger. That night, the ceiling of Zoya's room bears witness to Zoya and William's sacred promise.