I STILL couldn't get the words Aunt Mandy told me about Zandy out of my head until the car stopped in front of a big house. It boggles my mind with my current acquaintance with Zandy. Aunt Mandy says he's an introvert but why does he treat me like that?I don't even know if I can believe that his girlfriend left Zandy for another man. Or maybe that's what made him gay, because of his intense disappointment in women. What has been running through my mind about Zandy and why am I thinking about that man? I'm mad at him!I got out of the car followed by Aunt Mandy and a big house was revealed to me. My eyes almost watered when I saw Zandy's house. The surroundings were very bright because of the light scattered outside. The gate we entered earlier was so high that I only saw it now. The whole house is cream in a color that I can almost look up from its height."Let's go, Miles," said Aunt Mandy. She walked first and I followed. I couldn't help but be amazed by that house. It has a unique
There was a deafening silence inside Zandy's car. He had no choice but to drive me home because I left my car at the office due to Aunt Mandy's sudden invitation.Zandy suddenly changed after dinner. He is very quiet and I am not used to him being like this. I was more curious about what was on his mind and his true personality. Like me, I know that he also has grievances in life and I want to know that for reasons I don't know."Do you think that our marriage will end?" I broke into the deafening silence that prevailed. I don't understand why I want to start a conversation with him. "I mean, if we keep on treating each other like this, do you think they will let go of us that easily?" I said to the broader question while folding my arms. I was in the passenger seat because this is where I chose to sit. After all, I was next to him, especially because I knew he was angry.I did not immediately get an answer from him. He was still driving the car quietly. I tried to look at his face in
I SAW the sadness on Mom and Dad's faces as they looked at me, carrying the suitcase containing my things and the backpack hanging on my back. This is the day we will move into the house that the Zaavedras bought for Zandy and me. Even though my heart is heavy, there is nothing I can do.They turned to Zandy who showed sadness. "Zandy, please take care of our daughter, ok? This would be the first time that Miles will be away from us and she is not used to us not being there to take care of her," Mom began with a hint of longing in her voice.Zandy was already here to pick me up and I know he is just forced to do what he has to do. The strange emotion was still there on his face. I also don't often see a smile on his lips, and if it does appear, it's filled with sadness.I frowned. "'Mom, I'm not a kid anymore, I can take care of myself," I immediately protested."We are just sad that you have to leave us, but there is nothing we can do because you have your own family now. It's time f
I DON'T know why the wind suddenly changed. It seems like only a while ago that Zandy hardly objected to everything our parents wanted, then suddenly he wanted to disappoint them. What is on his mind? I'm just more curious about what he wants to happen to us. It seems that the Zandy I'm with has suddenly changed or maybe he's tired of our repeated arguments and his teasing me. Maybe he was fed up and tired of scolding me.The car stopped in front of a greenhouse with large trees outside the fence that provided shade to the wide yard of the house. That is very environmentally friendly. I also feel the fresh air embracing me."Aren't you planning to come down?"I blinked when I heard Zandy's voice. I turned to him who was standing in front of the driver's seat door. His face was serious. I didn't say a word. I took my backpack and got out of the car. I went to the back of the car to get my things from there."I'll handle this, Miles," Zandy said coldly as I opened the compartment of his
I did not think Zandy knew how to cook so I was surprised when I saw him in front of the stove cooking a fragrant dish that made my stomach growl even more."Just wait for the food on the table," he said, busy cooking.I didn't move immediately. I just looked at him while he was mixing what he was cooking. I immediately smelled the delicious fragrance. It looks like expensive food in a restaurant because of its smell.If I look at Zandy, he looks like a man and is not mistaken for gay and if I didn't know him, I might have been attracted to him especially since he knows how to cook."Why didn't you wake me up? Do you think I don't know how to cook? I know how to cook too, Zandy," I said even though I wasn't exposed to the kitchen to cook."I want you to take a rest," he answered simply. I saw that he had turned off the stove and put the dish on a plate. "Will you just stand there, Miles? Help me to prepare the food," he turned to me gruffly with a serious face.I frowned because of wh
I DON'T know but why did I feel so disappointed when I didn't see Zandy outside the office? It's like I'm looking for him there or maybe I'm just not used to not having Zandy teasing me.I sighed and closed my eyes slightly. Why am I thinking about Zandy? I don't have to think about him anymore. It's better that he's not there to tease me and remind me of my past."Oh? Your husband won't pick you up?" Shai asked as she turned to me."I have my car, Shai, so he doesn't have to pick me up. And besides, he's busy," I reasoned, then smiled even though I knew it didn't reach my ears."Why? Are you looking for your husband, Miles?" Andrea asked meaningfully."Of course not, Andrea, I can go home alone. I've been going home alone since my first day of working here. I'm used to it," I insisted.Andrea just shrugged her shoulders but she looked at me meaningfully. I wasn't looking for Zandy, I was just surprised that he wasn't there."Why are you afraid to be alone? You're a big man. Are you g
"HEY! Are you daydreaming again?" I blinked when I heard Andrea's voice. She even waved her fingers in front of me. "I noticed a while ago, you seem to be deep in thought?" She added.Andrea and I are currently eating out. Our other companions do not go out to eat with us because they have their own lunches."No, I just thought of something," I reasoned. But the truth is that I can't get out of my mind what happened and the words I heard from Zandy last night. He went home drunk with his friend Ton. Well, I don't know if he's just friends with Zandy.flashback...After Ton went home, I was left in Zandy's room. He was restless in bed. Until now, I still can't get rid of the doubt about Zandy and Ton's real relationship. I don't know, but I felt something strange about him taking care of Zandy or maybe I'm just overthinking."Be-Beverly!"I just watched Zandy. He had been mentioning that name for a while. As far as I remember, that was the woman that Uncle Andrew mentioned when Aunt Man
I walked fast into the building while looking at the wristwatch I was wearing. Just a few minutes and I'll be late, I'm sure Shai and Sir Troy will scold me again. I couldn't paint my face as I walked twice as fast as I did.I gasped when I saw that the elevator was still full. "Hurry up, I'm late," I said frustrated. I can't be late because that will reflect on my performance as a journalist. Well, I also want to be promoted. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw the elevator door slowly open but instead of taking the lead in entering, I froze and couldn't move when I saw the man who exposed me. My mouth was still open. I do not know what to do. I want to run but my legs don't have the strength to do so."R-Roven?" I was surprised to mention the name of the man in front of me. Although his appearance has changed and become more handsome, I will still never forget his appearance as Roven.What is he doing here?I saw him smile when she got out of the elevator. The employees who were