The Shackles of Second Love
19

30 Years ago Hartono married Sharon who had just started her status as a freshman. He just graduated strata one.

The two decided to get married because they had been in a relationship for quite a long time, plus both of their parents also supported both. Instead of spending time on an uncertain relationship, Hartono and Sharon are determined to continue the relationship in a sacred marriage bond.

Getting married young for them is not a big deal, especially the two are also not from a mediocre family. Hartono did not need to feel dizzy thinking about the cost of living after marriage while his wife was still a student at that time. He worked with his father, and the two still often get help from their parents.

If you think about that time, Hartono feels that he is now an ungrateful human being.

He had completely turned away from the woman who had been accompanying his life for so many years. The woman who supported Hartono when it was time for their parents to release the wings that had been used to help him fly.

Sharon encouraged him to go forward at the expense of all his youth, until now he was like this. Big and strong too. But he betrays the woman, betraying her love and Sharon's sacrifice for him.

Now that regret came smashing through him. Make himself feel pain in the heart until it feels difficult to breathe.

“Sharon, I really feel sinful to you.”

Hartono's words successfully made Sharon speechless. The woman did not understand why her husband suddenly said that sentence.

“What do you mean?” sharon asked with both of her black eyes glittering sharply.

Instantly his mind was attacked by conjectures that led to things that might break his heart.

“Actually I barely remember the date of our wedding anniversary.” replied Hartono with a faint smile.

Sharon felt something that seemed to clog her respiratory system apart until she felt relieved again.

The woman laughed awkwardly because she had thought nothing of it.

“You are!”

“I think you've made a big unforgivable mistake.” Sharon said as she looked at her husband.

“What's it like?” asked the man sounding calm, “That unforgivable mistake?”

Sharon was silent for a while until she answered Hartono's question.

“An affair, because it's something I can't forgive.”

..

Hartono stared at the photo of his marriage to Sharon thirty years ago. The woman smiled sweetly at the camera, while she was glued to the beautiful face of his wife.

“His beauty has not changed.” said the man with a faint smile.

“Only his attitude is slowly changing..”.

Hartono realized the reason why he could turn away from Sharon.maybe the main factor is a sense of saturation of himself, as well as the warm attitude of the woman who slowly disappeared since a few years ago.

Since long ago he was stiff and cold, but all was meaningless when Sharon was able to compensate or even cover up his rigid self.

The woman could always make herself slowly break apart the ice sheet that seemed to envelop her. Sharon was good at melting the atmosphere with her behavior, the woman was friendly and warm.

“I still love you, but unfortunately my love is much greater in my mistress.” said Hartono regretfully.

“I'm sorry, My wife. I'll end it.”

**

“Where are you going?”

Fabian could not hide his surprise when he saw Laura stuffing her clothes in a suitcase.

The woman did not answer questions from her lover, she remained focused on packing clothes and makeup equipment.

“Laura, I asked you. Where are you going?” ask Fabian again.

This time the man stopped Laura's hand movements and managed to attract the woman's attention.

“Go.” replied the woman was cold.

“Go where?”

“You want to leave me?” asked the man, getting nervous.

Laura sighed softly, “I want to go on vacation.” she replied.

Fabian who heard that then glanced at the items that had been packed by his lover. The woman did not pack too many items, but still she did not trust the words of her lover.

“I've been really frustrated with our problems lately. And I need a vacation to calm down.” said Laura more clearly which can then be understood by Fabian.

Fabian is very understanding about Laura's reasons, but still he will not let her go alone.

“Then I will join.” said Fabian made Laura stare at the man.

“I need to go alone, Fabian.” firmly Laura.

“Go with me, or not at all?” Fabian started to threaten.

The two black eyes were glaring sharply, and Laura was well aware that Fabian was serious about his threat. One thing Laura hated about the man was his pushy and threatening attitude.

Seeing his silent lover, Fabian came closer and grabbed Laura's hand.

“We can vacation together, doesn't it sound very fun?” he said with a thin smile.

Although Fabian's facial expression began to soften, but it did not immediately make Laura smile.

“Laura—” Fabian again called her lover gently.

“You are on vacation with me?” ask the man again.

Laura sighed in annoyance, then stared intently at her pushy lover.

“Do I have the option to reject you?” ask Laura cynically.

Fabian smiled faintly, “Of course not.” he replied then kissed the woman's lips as the end of his decision.

“Alright, where do you want us to go on vacation?” ask Fabian.

“Ke Bali.” replied Laura.

Fabian thought Laura wanted to go on vacation outside Indonesia, but it turned out that the woman only wanted a vacation to Bali.

He was happy to hear it, because honestly they have memories together on the island of the gods.

“I want to go back to the place where we first confirmed our relationship.” Laura said making Fabian speechless.

He clearly remembers his place. They had spent three nights there, and during that time they were filled with passionate activities in bed.

Fabian again commented on his smile, he then pulled Laura's body into his arms.

“We will be there, as you wish.” whispered Fabian.

Laura chose to be quiet while listening to the heartbeat of her lover that sounded quite noisy. He loved his moments with this intimacy-filled Fabian.

“Fabian, will we really get married?” laura asked sounding soft.

“And like we don't get married, then what should I do after?”

Fabian closed his eyes, he hated to hear Laura's question as if he was unsure of the continuity of their relationship.

“We will get married, Laura.” replied Fabian.

“Don't think of things that could hurt you. We will marry and stay together, that is my promise as a man who loves you.”