The Pledge of the Ingkar
IYI 97'S

After reaching the apartment, Zoya immediately ran into her room. Zoya spilled every tear she had been held back by. Zoya never thought that William could do all this to her. Every fight Zoya did, it ended in vain. It should have been realized from the beginning that Zoya was only a replacement for Renata. Zoya does not need to agree to the cancellation of the contract before the marriage they once signed together. If in the end, Zoy still had to let William back with Renata.

If William could never love her, why would William give her hope? William once knelt before him, only to persuade Zoya to give Willia a second chance. However, William himself has reneged on his promise, then, what is Zoya's reason for staying with William now? It's all over. There is no hope for both households. Zoya decides to wait for William, in order to talk things out.

While William returned to his company, with a happy feeling, it felt, it had been a long time William did not feel very happy like this. Because he and Renata decided to get back into a relationship. William knows if this way he's doing this is wrong. But only in this way, William can still have Zoya and Renata by his side. William did not want to think about the consequences of this action, as long as William could be careful, then Zoya would definitely not know what had happened between William and Renata.

William is back to focusing on his work. Because today, William has spent his time with Renata. William just returned to the company in the afternoon. Of course William has to do his job now. William prefers to overtime at the office, rather than go home and accompany Zoya to dinner together.

***

William just got back to the apartment right at midnight. At that time Willia was quite surprised to see Zoya who was waiting for her at this moment. William does not think that Zoya is still not asleep, because usually Zoya will sleep faster, in order to wake up early to cook breakfast for both of them. William just smiles at Zoya, and immediately invites her to sleep in their room.

“You still haven't slept, Zoya? Were you waiting for me tonight? We'd better get some sleep now, so you're not late to do your thing tomorrow.” William immediately walked towards their room, without turning his head towards Zoya, so William did not know that Zoya was currently looking at him with disappointment.

“I was deliberately waiting for you tonight. It's been a long time since we talked and spent time together. I missed that moment a little. This is why I'm waiting for you tonight. Do you mind chatting with me, William?” ask Zoya who still pretends not to know about what William did behind her all this time.

“Zoya, it's not that I don't want to accompany you chatting tonight, but my body feels very tired now. I want to take a shower so I can rest. Can we talk about everything tomorrow? I promise I'll be home early, so I can enjoy dinner with you. How, do you agree with the advice I gave you?” said William who tries to subtly reject Zoya's wishes. Because William really wants to rest right now.

“I still remember, if you had also said this to me three days ago. But you kept coming home at midnight. I sometimes fall asleep while waiting for you. Today you said the same thing. What exactly are you doing, so I don't have time for me?” zoya's Protest to William. Zoya remembers what she saw this afternoon. His heart felt pain again.

“Zoya, I'm so tired tonight. Should you bring up my mistake a few days ago? Don't you know I have a lot of work. This is a risk for you, because you're married to a businessman like me. I have to put the company first over my own personal life. Please don't ask me to fight today. Because I just want to rest in peace tonight. Can you give me your understanding, Zoya?” said William who now began to be provoked by emotions, because Zoya brought up her mistake a few days ago.

Zoya could only close her eyes, and bite her lips firmly, so as to dampen the sadness and anger that had gathered in her heart. Zoya must be able to accept reality, if indeed William has changed now. William only has time for Renata, and no longer gives his priority to Zoya. Even though Zoya had tried to accept everything, somehow her heart still felt pain.

“Do you think I've been lacking attention and understanding you, William? Have I ever demanded so much from you? I just want a little bit of your time for me, is this small request of mine, so heavy for you to fulfill?” zoya asked in a voice so soft. Zoya could barely hold back her tears anymore.

“Of course I would like to give you what you asked for, if I had it. Unfortunately I did not have much free time these few days. So, even though what you're saying is a small thing. If I don't have it, it could also be a big deal, Zoya. I don't know what happened to you today, but you're making me feel really upset right now. Shouldn't you let me rest instead of complaining in the middle of the night like this.” William starts yelling at Zoya, unable to hold back his emotions.

“So you think I can only complain now? I have no right to express my heart? Why do you have to yell at me like this? Can't you talk to me well? I just want a little bit of your time. Now I've got it. Thank you for taking your time to talk to me. I won't bother you anymore.” Zoya quickly walked to their room. Because Zoya has come to terms with her decision, that Zoya will step down from William's life forever.

***

After they have not communicated for a week, Zoya finally feels that she has the right time to talk about all this with Willia.. Because at this time, William looks to be relaxing in the living room. Rarely does William seem to have this kind of free time, therefore, Zoya has to make the most of all this.

“William, can I chat with you for a minute? Because there's something important I need to talk to you about right now.” Zoya chooses to sit in front of William, unlike before, because Zoya will usually sit next to William.

“Yes, I happen to have some free time now. What do you want to talk to me about? Just tell the point, I will definitely listen to you well.” William did not mind Zoya's unusual sitting position at all. Maybe all this time William has been too complacent with his romantic relationship with Renata.

Before Zoya can say what she wants to say, William's phone suddenly rings. When he saw who called him, William immediately picked up the phone. “Wait a minute, I have to pick up this phone first. After that, we'll talk about what you want to say.” William makes his own decision, without asking Zoya for her opinion.

After speaking a few sentences, William suddenly seemed to be standing in a hurry. His face also looked a little panicked. Of course Zoya wonders what really happened? Because it's not unusual for Zoya to see William's frantic face like this.

“What happened, William? Who called you? Why do you look so panicked like this?” zoya asks who is very curious about the person who contacted William, so that it can make William lose his control.

“There is something important and urgent at this time. I'll be back soon, if things get better. After that, we'll talk about what you want to say.” William is unlikely to tell Zoya that the person calling him is Renata. William can still think clearly now.

“I won't let you go, before you tell me who's calling you. So, please tell me what's going on? Maybe I can consider the decision I will take.” Zoya doesn't let William go this time. Because Zoya is very sure that the person who contacted William is Renata.

“Please don't waste my time like this, Zoya Because I have to go now.” William immediately snapped at Zoya, for blocking her path.

“The person who contacted me was Renata, and Renata said that at the moment his condition is not okay. As her friend I want to see her condition now. Because Renata lives alone in her new apartment. Can you let me go now, Zoya?” william asked with emphasis.

“If I don't let you go, will you still go, William? Think of this as my last request.” Zoya needs only one last answer from William that she needs to determine the continuation of their relationship.

“I'm sorry Zoya, but I have to go see Renata's condition now.”

After getting William's answer, Zoya smiled and said, “Alright, go. I'll prepare a present for you when you get home. Hope you like my gift, William. Go then! I won't stand in your way anymore" said Zoya smilingly waving her hand.