
"Good night, Mr. Alan, Miss Irene," said security guard at the parking lot.
Alan ignored the greeting. His eyes were focused only towards the front. Meanwhile, Irene had to struggle walking quickly after him.
"Good night, Mr. Cito. Got the night shift, yeah," Irene greeted kindly. She wanted to cover up the haughty impression created by her husband.
Mr. Cito who initially frowned again smiled at Irene's hospitality.
"Yes, tonight I'm replacing a friend's assignment. Miss Irene just got home?" ask Mr. Cito.
"Yes, Sir. Then I go up first, yeah!" Irene said with a smile.
The distance with Alan was getting further and further. Irene was forced to take off her shoes in order to run after Alan. "Sister, wait!" his yell.
Alan returned to the apartment with heavy steps. His heart was still burning with overflowing jealousy and anger. Irene did not dare to speak. Along the way he can only be quiet while Alan is driving fast.
Even the man continued to ignore Irene. Always take a step in front, not saying a word while in the elevator.
When they arrived at the apartment, the atmosphere was tense and full of tension. Alan stopped in the middle of the living room, turning his head towards Irene with a sharp look filled with emotion.
"I can't face you now. I need time alone" he said.
Irene tried to approach Alan with concern, but Alan ignored her and headed to their bedroom.
"Sister, please listen to me. It's just a misunderstanding" Irene asked.
"I've heard enough. I'm afraid that if I'm still talking to you, my anger will explode." Alan's been holding back his emotions. His mind was confused and could not think clearly.
Irene felt sad and heartbroken to see Alan like that. He understood that the jealousy and pain Alan felt were deep, but he also wanted to give an actual explanation.
"Darling, I love you and I have never had any ill intentions towards you. I want to explain everything" Irene pleaded. He put on a hardened face so that Alan could slightly melt into him.
Alan stopped his steps in front of the bedroom door. "I don't want to hear any explanation right now. I just want time alone to think things through."
With those words, Alan walked into their bedroom and closed the door hard to the point of making Irene startle.
Irene stood in the middle of the living room with a troubled feeling. They had just married and there was already a fight between them. It hurt to see Alan being so angry with her.
"Why won't he listen to me first? It's because of Ares!" his weakness.
Moments later, Irene decides to honor Alan's request. He sat on the sofa alone, pondering over this complicated situation. His heart was full of regrets and a desire to improve their relationship.
"Well, how should I?" ask her to yourself while taking a deep breath.
Irene knew that she had to give Alan the time and space he needed to calm down and think things through. He hoped that later they could sit together and talk calmly.
"Yes," resigned Irene. He lay down on the sofa while looking at the ceiling.
***
At nightfall, the atmosphere in the apartment remained silent. The two feel separated, despite being in the same apartment unit. Irene lay on the sofa with a heavy heart, thinking about their relationship and the decision to be taken forward.
Alan was awake in the middle of the night, his mind still filled with their previous quarrels. Although she felt angry and disappointed, her affection for Irene could not bear.She felt lost and confused, not knowing what to do next. Tonight he felt so lonely.
"ah! What's wrong with me!" alan complained as he ruffled his own hair in annoyance.
Secretly, Alan got up from his bed and carefully peered outside the bedroom door. He saw Irene fall asleep on the sofa, looking fragile and tired. His calm face made Alan's heart tremble.
Without thinking, Alan approached Irene with slow steps. His heart was full of love and compassion. He knew that, in the silence of the night, times like these were the most intimate and most vulnerable.
"I want to trust you. But, seeing you like that makes me angry," she softly looked at Irene.
Alan lifted Irene's body gently and hugged her in his arms. He felt the warmth and tenderness of Irene in his arms. In sincerity, Alan decided to move Irene into their bedroom.
"Eugh ..." Irene's voice sounded. His wife is still asleep. The woman seemed to be very exhausted.
With gentle steps, Alan carried Irene in his arms and crossed the dimly lit living room. She tried hard to keep Irene asleep in her sleep. After stepping slowly, they finally reached the front door of the bedroom.
Alan opened the door carefully and entered the bedroom. She placed Irene gently on their bed, making sure that she remained comfortable. Irene moved slightly in her sleep, but remained asleep.
Alan sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Irene attentively. He felt a wave of complicated emotions within him. Jealousy, disappointment, and longing swirled in his heart.
"Maybe I love you so much that I'm so afraid of losing you" he said in a half-sniffed tone.
Slowly, Alan grabbed Irene's open hand. He felt the softness of his skin at the tips of his fingers. He felt the calmness that came from the touching of those who touched each other.
In the dim light of the bedroom, Alan looked at Irene's face with mixed feelings. He remembers their wonderful moments together, the happiness and love they once shared.
Alan knew that they both had to talk and solve their problems. However, at that moment, he felt that he did not want to disturb the calmness of Irene who was asleep.
Lovingly and tenderly, Alan whispered words of hope to Irene.
"I love you, baby. I hope we can overcome all this and restore our relationship. Let's talk tomorrow and fix everything" he said.
Afterwards, Alan kissed Irene's forehead gently before leaving their bedroom. She hopes to sleep with a calmer mind and a more open heart the next day.
Alan closed the door slowly. Meanwhile, he turned towards his study. He threw himself on the bed in the room. His mind was still laughing at the moment Irene was hugging Ares.
"If it happens again, maybe I'll beat him up" Alan murmured.
He knew that his youngest sister was very interested in Irene. However, he thinks Ares should not still approach Irene who is already his wife.