The Second Ring
Chapter Two Two Two

James and his friend came out of the readoran. James' friend asked James to calm down. He did not know what the reason James was being disrespectful to his ex-wife and her future husband.

"You're crazy, huh? you could have been like that" said James' friend looking at James.

"Am I wrong to talk to Adelle?" ask back James frowned.

James' friend took a deep breath, then exhaled. He shook his head, not knowing what to do.

"I don't understand the contents in your head, James. She's your ex-wife, ex! not who you are anymore. You have nothing to do after the divorce. But just now, you shamelessly invited your ex-wife to speak together. That's an impolite act. You don't see, your ex-wife already has a future husband? you're not ashamed?" said James' friend scolded James.

James continued to defend himself and justify his shameless actions. The theme was so upset that it finally slapped James into self-consciousness. He knew James was stubborn and selfish, but he did not want to see James continue to act as he pleased.

"Conscious, James! when are you gonna be like this, huh? I'd be crazy to have a friend like you. You're fucking!" friend James said annoyed.

James remained silent. He bowed his head without refuting or answering anything. He himself did not understand, what he was thinking, until he boldly asked to speak alone with Adelle.

James's friend invited James home. He said he would drive James home, because it happened to be his second house in the same direction.

***

Meanwhile in the restaurant. Adelle and Kenzo were enjoying a quiet dinner together without interruption. They talked about the house, and everything that was necessary.

When asked Kenzo, does Adelle like the surprise she gives? Adelle replied, she likes it.

"Thank you, Ken." said Adelle smiling beautifully.

"Either. I'm glad you like it. I built the house by choosing the original design. I mean I didn't ask for details like this on the architect. I just asked for a spacious living room and backyard at that time. The rest I leave to the one who makes the design drawings." explained Kenzo.

Adelle smiled, "You're so funny when you explain, Ken. Are you so afraid I don't like it? what are you worried about? When you're gonna give me something, just think that I'm gonna love it. Don't think about anything else, okay" Adelle said.

Adelle asks Kenzo not to be too shy and afraid of her. He also asks Kenzo to remind him in case Adelle is wrong about something.

"You can be braver, Ken. Don't just give in to me. Like you would give me all the love, I want that too. I also want to give, not just take." said Adelle.

"Then, let us give and receive each other without restriction. I'm like that because I appreciate you, Adelle. I don't want to be selfish, and attach importance to my own desires. Don't be too burdened by my attitude. I'm like that to you anyway" said Kenzo.

Adelle frowned hearing what Kenzo said. He did not know what he meant by that.

Kenzo and Adelle finish their meal immediately so as not to go home too late.

***

Kenzo escorts Adelle to the apartment parking lot. He did not come home because he had to go back to the hotel to take care of something.

Hearing Kenzo's reasoning, Adelle then twisted her wits. He also asked to be invited to the hotel. Adelle says she doesn't want to be away from Kenzo.

"Take me" said Adelle with sparkling eyes.

"Darling, aren't you tired?" asked Kenzo to look at Adelle.

Kenzo could not speak anymore. He could not resist his lover's desire to go with him.

"alright. Tell you what, until your hotel immediately sleeps in the room, yes. Once my work is done, I'll go straight back to my room" Kenzo said, not wanting any more bargaining from Adelle.

Adelle nodded her head in agreement. He will obey what Kenzo says as long as he is invited. Kenzo rubbed Adelle's face, he was happy if her lover wanted to come, but he was afraid that Adelle would fall ill.

Kenzo drove his car away from the apartment parking lot to the hotel.

***

On the way, Adelle's phone rang. Adelle took her phone in the bag. When he saw the phone screen, he immediately frowned.

Seeing Adelle who was just silent did not answer, Kenzo asked who contacted him.

"Who, honey?" ask Kenzo.

Adelle gave her phone, "You want to take it and say something?" adelle asked still with a gloomy face.

Kenzo pulled over, then stopped the car. He received Adelle's phone and looked at the phone screen. Only a number without a name.

"Is this him?" ask Kenzo.

Adelle nodded her head, "I don't want to accept it, but if I ignore it she'll keep calling until I pick up. If you don't mind, can you replace me with it? just tell me I'm asleep or whatever. And ask him not to call me anymore" Adelle said.

Adelle's phone rang again, Kenzo swiped the green panel on the phone's screen to receive calls and activate the loudspeakers. He wants Adelle to hear what James' goal is to call.

"Hallo, Adelle .. "call James.

"Adelle, you hear me, Hello?" keep James.

"What's wrong? Adelle's asleep" replied Kenzo.

James was surprised and immediately asked, did Adelle and Kenzo already live together? Kenzo without hesitation replied "Yes".

James was silent, and so was Kenzo. Kenzo looked at Adelle, both of Adelle's shoulders lifted as if answering Kenzo's questioning eyes.

James was back to voice shortly. He said, is it not better to get married first, just live together? James spoke in an unusual tone as if he was upset.

"Are you drunk? Your words piss me off. Shouldn't you be meddling in whatever Adelle and I do? want us to be like this or so, it's none of your business. Take care of your own problems, take care of your own life. Understood?" kenzo said in a cold tone of voice.

"Damn it! you think I'm such a bully?" upset James.

"What if not a bully? You think or not before you call, huh? what time is it, and who are you calling. This is the last warning, don't call my lady again. Understand!" Kenzo warned me.

"Hahaha .. You're a rude man, yes. Does Adelle know your side like this?" james asked back to provoke emotion.

"Adelle knows everything. Wh why? do you want to tell Adelle if she doesn't know? You want to ruin our relationship? I was wondering what your purpose was to contact Adelle and continue to provoke my emotions. Do you feel uncomfortable when your ex-wife finds a new husband? Then what about you? You don't think before you cheat. You trash man!" yup, Kenzo is upset and ends James' call.