
A few moments before ...
After feeling calmer shortly after crying, Ariana was also allowed to leave the hospital because of her much better condition. Ariana was only asked to manage her stress well, as well as her break time. Ariana agreed, but she still did not know how to manage the stress she got from the betrayal.
When Ariana looks better, Mark just shows himself and tells what happened to Ariana who seemed surprised to see his presence. Mark didn't mention anything he heard when Ariana cried, knowing that Ariana didn't like it if anyone meddled in her troubles. Ariana likes to force herself to look strong in front of others even though her heart is so broken. Mark knew that, but did not expect that this much pain that Ariana was holding alone.
"So you know each other?" ask Lily when she sees that Ariana and Mark do not look like strangers who have just met.
"Yes, we were friends during school days" Mark replied with a view that only led to Ariana. From Ariana's smile when she received the award, now became a pale face and eyes moist because of crying for too long. Everything happened in a fairly short time, making Mark could not even imagine how hurt Ariana was right now.
"Then you bring Ariana home. Given her current state, I don't think it's good that she drives alone" Lily said.
Ariana actually wanted to refuse to be escorted by Mark because he did not want to bother her, but Mark insisted on driving her and Lily supported it. Then there was no other choice for Ariana, other than to agree. Ariana goes with Mark to take a taxi to pick up a car that is still near the beach, then goes to Emily's school. Ariana's phone died because it ran out of battery power, so could not take a call from Yuri.
During a trip to Emily's school, Ariana said nothing, other than telling her daughter's school address. Ariana even had a short sleep because she felt a bit tired after crying so hard. Now, Ariana felt her tears had dried up and the emptiness was deeply felt in her heart.
Then, Ariana felt sick when she had to meet Kevin who looked at her as if he was caught cheating on her with Mark. It's sickening, but Ariana still has the shame not to argue here, so Ariana immediately brings Emily in with Yuri after replying to Kevin about what is right and wrong.
"Looking at this situation I think I should drive myself. How about I get you a cab?" ariana.
"no need. I'll find him myself. Careful. Don't push yourself."
"Thank you for everything" Ariana said again and Mark smiled.
Ariana decides to go with Emily without talking to Kevin. While Kevin looks angry with Ariana's attitude that is so different from usual. Don't forget Mark's whereabouts made Kevin look even more angry, but still refrained from giving the man a punch.
"What did you do until Ariana couldn't be reached?" Kevin asked Mark.
"Ariana's hand is hurt, don't you see it? His face was also pale, did you notice him? Don't focus too much on blind jealousy that can hurt you. You need to be a little more sensitive and focused on yourself, then you'll find the answer." Mark left after speaking.
"Damn it! What's he talking about?" pissed Kevin.
***
When she arrives home, Ariana asks Yuri to take Emily to the room, because she knows that Kevin will definitely open a debate at home. Since long ago, Kevin was often excessive in terms of jealousy and foolishly he thought that it was evidence of Kevin's love for him. Ariana was really sorry for her in the past who thought that Kevin loved her so much just because of his jealousy.
"I'm really stupid," muttered Ariana, then heaved a heavy sigh.
At the same time, the tail of Ariana's eyes caught the figure of Camila who seemed not to use her uniform and she looked like she had just returned from somewhere. Her phone is off, so Ariana doesn't know if Wilda gave her any news about Camila or Kevin.
Ariana now approached Camila and stood right in front of her. Camila seemed shocked to see his presence, looking like someone who was daydreaming to be unaware of the existence of someone nearby.
"Why don't you wear your uniform? Do you think you can wear the clothes you want here?" Ariana spoke very strongly. Ariana did not like this kind of undisciplined nature from anyone, especially from Camila.
Camila looks so want to be angry because for him Ariana's tone is a bit excessive. However, Camila held herself back and lowered her head in front of Ariana, then said, "Please forgive me. I went out to see a doctor because I was not feeling well. I'm going to change my clothes now."
"So you're out during work hours? Who gave you permission to do it?" Ariana stared fixedly at Camila who did not look like a sick person. Did she see a doctor to confirm her pregnancy?
Ariana looked at one corner of her lips, then turned to Kevin. "I'm worried about him. What if something happens to her when she gets out? We don't know, do we? After all, we have a family doctor and I can call him to check on Camila. Even though Camila's just a waitress, but isn't she like our family?" Ariana smiled at Kevin.
"I don't think so. Never mind, let's talk about our problems" said Kevin, then turned to Camila and asked her to leave immediately.
Camila squeezed the end of her shirt and her gaze kept on Kevin who gestured for her to leave immediately. Kevin even confirmed that he was a nobody here, having previously confirmed the difference in status between himself and Ariana. However, alright, Camila will budge now or Kevin will be completely mad at her. Camila leaves, leaving Kevin alone with Ariana.
Kevin now glanced at Ariana's hand which he just realized was injured. Kevin also recalled that there were blood stains on his wedding photos. Are the wounds on Ariana's hand and the bloodstains related?
"What happened to your hand?" ask Kevin.
"This? I had a small accident at the office. This wound's been treated, so it's not a big deal."
"Our wedding pictures fell and broke. Did you know that?"
"What's? How could? What is the current state of our photo? I have to see it." Ariana wanted to leave, but Kevin held her back.
"Forgot that first. Tell me, what are you doing with Mark? Before, you went with him, too, but you didn't tell me and I just found out about it from Eric. Now, you can't be reached, and then come with him. How embarrassing!"
Ariana brushed off Kevin's hand rough enough to make Kevin look surprised, because Ariana had never been like this before. "disgraceful? I got sick, I fell unconscious, then the hospital, and Mark helped me in that difficult situation. Is that what you call shameful? You've only heard a few stories about me out there and been angry like this. What if I'm really having an affair? What will your reaction be?" ariana said afterwards.
"You sick?" kevin's face began to change. This man looked worried and immediately touched Ariana's face.
Ariana was silent when she saw Kevin worried about her. Ariana did not understand how Kevin would see the pain that was in his heart. The pain Kevin created for her. How did Kevin see all that?
"I'm fine now. I'm just a little tired. That's all." Ariana finally spoke after a moment of silence.
"Sorry, I don't know. I'm sorry." Kevin took Ariana into his arms.
"Yes, it's okay." Ariana took off Kevin's embrace, but kept smiling at him. Ariana could hardly stand Kevin. Acting as if so worried for him, but at the same time consciously hurt him through infidelity. How disgusting is the man he's loved all along.
***
"So, I heard that you were sick. How are you doing now? Are you okay?" Wilda asked Ariana with concern. Currently, he and Ariana are in the same place as before, which is a plant storage.
"I'm fine" replied Ariana.
"I've seen the message that Auntie sent me, which was Camila coming out during work hours and possibly seeing a doctor. I also thought so, so can Auntie help me as we agreed?"
"What should I do?"
"Please look for evidence of Camila's pregnancy. I want it tonight too. I beg. I need it to get Kevin on the right path." Ariana looked at Wilda with a pleading gaze.
After talking to Wilda, Ariana returned to her room, and took Kevin's phone while he was in the bathroom. Ariana opened Kevin's phone, then typed a message to send to his mother-in-law. [Mother, Emily is sick and Ariana is not home. Can you come to take care of her? I still have work outside, so please help me.] That's the content of the message that Ariana sent to her mother-in-law, then removed from Kevin's phone after it was confirmed read by her mother-in-law.
"I'm sorry mom, Emily, for having to drag your name. However, I have to free you from all the things that are not good for you. This is no longer a good family or home for you, but all this is a lie." Ariana spoke in her heart while putting Kevin's phone back in place.