
Gerald's riveted. Then hit his own face. He grimaces. Soon Gerald's after Roxena. Mr. Lawrence smiled slightly looking at her. Maybe Gerald had a trust issue because the beginning of their marriage was coercion.
And it's true. Gerald's having a trust issue. He's afraid. Not ready to have children. Their relationship has improved and is very close.
"That damn guy!!" Roxena's frustration hasn't subsided. Heartache??
Evidently. Trouble he let go of past grudges and overthinking because he was convicted of not being able to have children, Gerald instead did not believe. If it wasn't for love, Roxena would've killed Gerald that second, too.
"Dam!"
The voice of Gerald. Roxena glanced cynically. He did not open the door he had locked from the inside. Gedoran sounded in tandem with Gerald's voice calling out. Roxena was indifferent, choosing to sit down and take a bottle of the drink with a low alcohol content.
"Dam!"
"Xena! Open the door, please!"
"I'm sorry, Xena. Xena, please!"
Roxena ignored. Let Gerald roar and his voice tremble, as if he were about to cry. After drinking, Roxena went to bed.
"Xena, please. I'm sorry. I don't mean to doubt you, I'm just scared, Xena. Please open the door…." Gerald's crying. Gerald was afraid that Roxena was acting recklessly because of her reaction. Scared, Gerald was so sorry.
"Xena…."
Roxena woke up when the time showed at 18:00 local time. The day was bright, there were still a few hours before sunset. Day duration is longer.
His face is better. He walked to open the door of his home. Gerald fell asleep leaning against the wall. Seems very desperate. Roxena clucking. Although the current Gerald is not a tyranny like the first life. However, Roxena did not like his weak nature. Gerald was still unable to put himself into the situation.
Roxena sighed softly. He crouched down, staring at the husband's face. Satisfied at the big baby's face, Roxena stepped away without waking Gerald.
Roxena to the kitchen area. Checking the preparations for the dinner. Seeing the head of their family coming, the people who were in the kitchen immediately gave their regards to Roxena.
Roxena nodded briefly. The smell of the deer being roasted was so eye-catching. He stared at the whole deer that was being flipped over the embers of the fire. "Sorry, Lady. This deer is still half-baked. If you're so hungry, how about a steak, Lady?"haggle the head of the kitchen section responsible for all dishes.
"How long until it's perfect?"roxena did not respond to the kitchen chief's offer.
"About 1-2 hours, Lady."
"I'll just wait." Roxena turned around and left the kitchen. In the spacious courtyard of Lawrence's residence, some people were arranging the layout of tables and chairs, made square shape. On it is arranged a flower vase in such a way. Pyramids for drinks were also laid on several sides. Also provided entertainment in the form of opera performances and instrument combinations.
"This big baby!!"roxena grumbled to see Gerald still asleep at the door. Again, with no intention of waking up the husband, Roxena breezed away.
30 Minutes later, Gerald woke up. Rubbed his face rough and tried to open the door handle. Open, he rushed into Roxena's room.
"Damour!!" The wife was busy choosing the clothes to wear.
"Why isn't there black?"roxena murmured complaining. Gerald's approaching.
"Don't touch me!!" Gerald.
"Xena .. I was wrong. I'm sorry."
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Roxena's mood is getting worse. Gerald who was trying to understand directly asked outside of their problems, "the ingredients are nothing appropriate?"
"Hm!"
"Black color?" Roxena nodded. Gerald smiled. He secretly felt relieved.
"I have a black shirt and pants, will you?"bargain Gerald.
"Where?"
Gerald hurried to open the case. He took the item in question and showed it to his wife. Roxena weighed, "can." He picked up the shirt and pants and headed to the bathroom.
Only then did Gerald wipe his chest, completely relieved. Roxena didn't seem to be bothering about it.
About 30 minutes later, Roxena came out wearing Gerald's clothes. Currently rolling up the sleeves of the shirt to my side.
"Xena."
"Hm?"
"How many months?"gerald asked, he had not dared to touch Roxena, just standing nearby.
"Forgot."
"You still angry?"
"I'm mad. You try to quell my anger!"
Apparently coldly acting Roxena showed her anger. "Sorry."
Roxena took a quick glance before finally leaving the room. Gerald rushes to clean himself up and catches up with Roxena.
The sun slowly sank, the view of the twilight from the top of the mountain looked beautiful. Gerald sat beside Roxena who was closing his eyes, enjoying the calm atmosphere of the twilight mountains.
"I remember waiting for this moment a long time ago. However, fate is so cruel to our first life." Gerald said as he looked at the wife's face. Roxena's eyes remained closed.
"I knew. We can't blame fate for blaming God." Gerald gave a smile. Still no response from Roxena.
"God is good and I believe that. The proof is that he's brought us together again with a different story." Roxena opened her eyes. Gets cold on Gerald.
"Maybe he's tired of playing with my life" Roxena said with the glare of his eyes that became my eyes.
Gerald hugged Roxena. Obviously, fatigue emanated from Roxena's eyes. The woman is tired. Yes, he was tired after he made peace with the past. Roxena wanted to get out of this life. Go to a quiet place enjoying the rest of his life. Honey, Roxena's got a long wait for that.
He has a great responsibility to his position. Also, he is not alone anymore.
"We'll go through it together happily." Gerald whispered. Rubbing Roxena's back, "our suffering is over, Xena. Don't get caught up in the dark past again, we must welcome the light that comes."
"Let's put together a wonderful story about us, okay?" Still whispering. Roxena took off Gerald's embrace. My gaze turned fierce.
"How many times have I said that I don't accept sweet words, nonsense is easy to say. Promises, calls are easy to make. I don't want high blood because of the promise of being disavowed!!"ketus Roxena's.
"good. I'm not gonna bullshit." Gerald clasped Roxena's fingers.
"Xena, Gerald, come here! Dinner is ready!" Mr. Lawrence shouted. The tables are filled by other family members. The main dish is also served. There was an elder who had just left the hall to join. Roxena smiled faintly.
Both joined. The smell of roasted deer is so appetizing.
The sun has set. The application of classic lights with their distinctive colors illuminates the event venue. Roxena stood up, raising a glass of fermented wine by herself.
"You must be surprised by everything that happened today."
"However, my decision should be conveyed immediately." Roxena looked at the elder present.
Roxena lowered her head. "As a junior, I want to apologize for the decision I've made."
Of course, the people present were surprised. The elders frowned, confused by what Roxena was doing. They came not for Roxena but to honor Mr. Lawrence.
Yes, at Mr. Lawrence's request they are present.
"Although you have lost your authority, you will live as usual. There will be no shortage of anything. However, if you collude to bring me down and harm Lawrence's family, then you will be like that poor deer" Roxena said, turning to the deer whose flesh had been sliced and served.
"You're threatening us?"
"Not." Roxena looked back at the elders who seemed offended. Mr. Lawrence rubbed his face rough. His daughter is becoming.
"I warned you. And this goes for all members of the Lawrence family! If you want to live well, live well. Don't look for things!"
Everybody look at each other. Except for the elders, other family members agreed to this.
"Gerald, you lead the prayer" said Roxena, sitting and Gerald standing. Gerald led the prayer before the meal.
Next, dinner began. The atmosphere is so soft accompanied by classical instruments that are rotated.
Deer meat that was desired finally Roxena can enjoy. The first Gerald to eat venison identified its taste. Similar to beef but better. The right cooking technique makes the meat so tender and full of flavor.
Finished eating is a drinking event accompanied by entertainment. Family members can show their abilities in singing, dancing, or playing musical instruments.
"It's not over!"
Roxena pulled out her phone and a gunshot was heard shortly. Instantly the atmosphere was silent. Then back crowded, chaotic because of panic attack. Gerald swiftly pulled Roxena behind his body. Mr. Lawrence also approached Roxena. Like she wanted to protect that woman.
"SILENCE!!" Roxena exclaimed followed by the sound of gunfire.
"Xena? What's the matter?" Gerald was shocked to hear gunshots coming from behind him.
“Xena, did you do it?”then Mr. Lawrence saw a gun in Roxena's hand.
Attention immediately turned to Roxena. They are scared and confused. Salah looked pale as Roxena pointed her gun at him. Stuttering the elder asked Roxena, “what do you mean, Roxena Lawrence?”
“Ah .. sorry, the person who violated the terms of the family has been executed.” Roxena dropped the gun.
“You mean?” The crowd looked at themselves and their surroundings. The elder then shouted calling out the name of the other elder. Roxena smiled obliquely. Moments later, there were two elders who ran into the crowd with pale faces.
“What happened to you guys? Where are the others?”
“D-He did it.” One of the people pointed at Roxena shaking. Dare not raise his head. A moment later, there were some people approaching.
“Nona.” It was Erin along with the Light and Shadow members. “Suspects already executed,” report after greeting.
“Good.” Roxena's attention returned to the family members who were staring questioningly. They demand an explanation.
“Which is not here means it has been executed. They committed a crime that harmed the family.”
“T-but anyway they are part of this family. Isn't it too cruel?” Some people deny. Roxena nodded.
“For me no apologies for traitors!!”roxena.
“You please choose, want to follow in their footsteps please. Want to be under my leadership too please!!"
Yes, the return of Roxena this time is also to quell the rogue rats that gnawed at Lawrence's family. In plain sight, there was no problem. However, after investigation, there was a lot of cheating done. If ignored continue or not given strict sanctions at once as an example, it is likely that this long-standing family will collapse.
“I'm tired, Gerald come on.” Roxena pulled Gerald away. Gerald who was still digesting the situation followed without many words. Only Mr. Lawrence who smiled wryly, had to clear the situation because he was immediately treated to complaints.
“Erin, you guys really killed them?”ask Mr. Lawrence to make sure.
Erin nodded briefly.
“ENOUGH!!”
“The action of the head of the family is indeed excessive but I cannot blame him!! He did it for the family. The head of the family will not do things that harm the family. The reason has also been announced. However, no you guys still cannot accept, you can stay or go from this family!” Mr. Lawrence muffled the complaint. They look at each other.
Get out of this family?!
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