The Second Ring
Chapter Two Eight

Next day. Kenzo and Adelle come to see Uncle Adelle as promised. They met at a restaurant.

Seeing her niece as well participate, Uncle Adelle was delighted. He stood up and warmly welcomed his nephew with a hug. The uncle said, if he misses Adelle so much.

"You're getting prettier, my dear" said Uncle Adelle in praise.

"of course. Otherwise beautiful isn't Uncle's nephew his name. Hahaha .. " replied Adelle laughing and immediately released a hug.

Adelle's uncle invited her niece and niece's future husband to sit down. He ordered drinks for the two people sitting in front of him.

"What did Uncle call Kenzo? what's the important thing?" adelle asked curiously.

"Ah, that's .. This is about the Star Mall project. There's something I want to say. After I think about it, I'll take on the project. But I have conditions. Can I apply for my terms?" ask Uncle Adelle. Who also wants to convey something.

"Please talk" replied Kenzo.

"I have two conditions. First, please raise the price of our cooperation, quite double the previous price we agreed on. Second, give me a little bit of Star Mall stock. That'sthat's all. If you agree, we'll sign the contract immediately and the project will start immediately" Uncle Adelle explained the details of her wishes.

Adelle looked at Kenzo, then looked at her Uncle, "Uncle .. is that not excessive? no other conditions?" ask Adelle.

When Uncle Adelle wants to answer Adelle's question. Kenzo raised his voice and raised the requirements of Uncle Adelle.

"I agree. Please do as your request. For stocks, are there any special numbers you want? I can't give more than five percent" Kenzo said, staring at Uncle Adelle.

Uncle Adelle was surprised, "Five percent? are you kidding, that's too much. Just half. I'm not that greedy, Kenzo" said Uncle Adelle.

"Hm, if so. Half of it I'll give to Adelle." said Kenzo.

"What's? me me? why me?" ask Adelle.

Adelle's uncle nodded his head in agreement, if Adelle received half of her share. He was even happy. When in fact Adelle's uncle asked for shares and then he gave them to Adelle later.

Kenzo and Uncle Adelle shake hands as a sign of agreement. Kenzo looks forward to Uncle Adelle's visit to his office for a contract signature.

Adelle is confused. He felt that he was not being considered because the two people at his side and in front of him were busy themselves.

"What the hell are these two. I'll be here, but they don't respond to my words as if I don't exist." - Adelle.

Kenzo looked away from Adelle, and explained why she was like that. Kenzo felt bad that he had to take back five percent of the shares he would give Uncle Adelle. Because Uncle Adelle refused and only wanted half, then half will be given to Adelle.

Not long after the waiter came with how many dishes were pre-ordered. The three of them enjoyed lunch quietly.

***

The night ....

James didn't spend dinner and just left the apartment. Not wanting to fight with James, he let James go without asking where he was going.

"She must be drinking and will come home drunk. I didn't ask, because I had to hold back so he wouldn't get upset anymore. When will he actually be like this? Aarghh!" Kesal Lalisa's.

He tidied the dining table by constantly nagging. His heart was very stiff, but he was helpless. Nor can she go, she is pregnant with James's child.

Lalisa felt that her life was much better. He is free to do whatever he wants and have fun. He thought it would be very special if he managed to make James fall in love with him. He will take care of James both in his money, body and heart. It's a pity that Lalisa's thinking was wrong. James is not an easy guy to deal with.

Lalisa's sorry, but her regrets are useless. He could not release James for the sake of the child in his womb. Inevitably, even though he was unable, he had to hold everything back.

***

James went to his friend's bar for a drink. There he sat pensively accompanied by the drink he used to order.

"What else is it?" ask the bartender James acquaintance.

"I'm fine. Continue the work" said James.

The bartender did not ask again and returned to work. He felt sad that his friend seemed to fall, but he had no right to interfere in the personal problems of others, even though it was a friend he knew very well.

The bartender thought, if all James' problems were none other than Adelle's. After his marriage to Adelle, James never went to a bar when there was no show. It was very difficult to meet James. Now different, the bar is visited by James almost every night.

James thought of the incident when he and Adelle met at his parents' house. At first he just wanted to wait for the birth of his son, then asked Adelle to marry him again. I don't know why the more days his joy decreases in Lalisa. It is no longer as hot as it used to be. In his eyes Lalisa was not as attractive as before. Maybe because Lalisa's body shape has swelled. Maybe it was because he was fed up with Lalisa.

"What the fuck is this thought. Why can't I ever forget Adelle? I shouldn't have done it. Yes ... I should not be lured by beauty and seduce Lalisa. Damnit damnit! If only I could turn back the clock, I would never want to let Adelle go for another man. And will never betray him." - James.

James thought about his marriage to Adelle. Although they are not always friendly, but they never once quarreled. If there is a difference of opinion, Adelle always relents. Adelle always said what James said because there was no quarrel. That's what makes James like, but also sometimes feel bored. He never received any complaints or wishes from his wife. Even for difficult things, Adelle can handle herself. James wants Adelle to rely on him a little, can help Adelle. That was how it used to be so that James also felt intrigued when Lalisa was spoiled and liked to ask for this. Lalisa's attitude is very inversely proportional to Adelle's indifferent attitude to him.

James massaged the base of his nose. He was very sorry, he hurt Adelle. He should have lived his life even though he was uncomfortable. It was much better than the moment he was out of his mind because he did not want Adelle to belong to another man.