Chapter 7 Arthur's Anger

"Thank you."

Milly said that before getting out of Arthur's car.

However, her movement was halted when the man called her name instead.

"Why don't you go home? Are you trying to keep me from knowing your home?"

Milly turned her head. She looked at Arthur with tired eyes.

"My mom is in the hospital. There's no way I'm going home. Later, even after I get married, I'll spend a lot of time there."

Arthur was silent. He seemed to have just realized this girl's situation.

"Okay."

Milly immediately got out of the car. Meanwhile, Arthur watched her depart from the car.

There was a sudden curiosity about how Milly's life had become like this.

However, Arthur quickly dispelled that thought.

"That's none of my business. The important thing is that the baby can be mine."

Arthur left immediately. He had to focus on his work.

***

"Are you home?" asked Agnes, Milly's mother.

The girl, who had been daydreaming, gasped.

She turned to her mother with a bright smile.

"Yes, ma'am. Sorry for taking so long."

Agnes smiled a simple smile. The pale face still looked beautiful despite the sadness in her eyes.

"No, I'm not. I should apologize for not being able to accompany you to meet your future in-laws. Is that woman nice?"

Milly smiled. "Yes, ma'am."

"Thank goodness. You should be a good daughter-in-law too. Later, she'll be your parent too."

"Of course, Mom. I'll remember your advice. I think you should take a break, okay?"

Fortunately, Agnes listened to Milly. The middle-aged woman fell asleep again.

Now Milly was left with a lot of thoughts running through her head.

Not just about Agatha, but about Rebbeca. Milly didn't know how Arthur's mother would react if she found out that Agnes was sickly.

Bad thoughts immediately came to the girl's mind. She felt that things would be complicated if Rebbeca didn't know about her mother's condition. Apparently, she would have to talk to Arthur about this.

The sound of a cell phone ringing distracted Milly. She reached for it and found Agatha's name on the phone.

Indecision and fear immediately lodged in her mind. She was confused whether to pick up the call or not. However, this problem would definitely drag on if Milly avoided Agatha.

With mixed feelings, the girl received Agatha's call.

"Hello."

"You finally received my call too. Milly, I'm honestly angry with you. But, I know that you need money. You're still my friend, right?" asked Agatha, in a voice that was so calm, as it usually was.

However, that scared Milly. It was possible that her friend was harboring anger towards her.

"Of course, I'm your friend. I... I'll explain everything."

"Good! Then, let's meet!"

***

Agatha smiled so wide, looking at Milly who was in front of her.

"So, how much do you need?"

"Pardon?"

"Yes, just to the point. I know, you married Arthur for money, right? Are you mad at me for snatching Arthur away, huh?"

"What?! That's not true."

"Then, why did you even want to marry him?!"

Now, Agatha's face began to get serious with a sharp gaze. The gentle words and smile instantly vanished.

"That's not it, Agatha. I do have to marry him."

Hearing that, Agatha laughed discordantly. She looked away, then back at Milly.

"What a cheap woman! What kind of excuse is that?! You're ungrateful, stabbing me in the back instead."

Agatha's high voice made several people in the cafe turn their heads, making them a free spectacle. Some even captured it on video.

"No, Agatha. It's not like that. I apologize for having to do this. But, I--"

Suddenly, a slapping sound echoed in there. Everyone was shocked to see that. The more excited the people watching them became.

Milly held her cheek which was stinging. She looked sadly at Agatha. Really, this was a tough choice for her.

If only her mother wasn't sick and Milly wasn't pregnant, maybe none of this would have happened.

"How much money did you need to stab me in the back, huh?! You took my girlfriend!"

The atmosphere suddenly became boisterous. Ridicule poured in from those watching the scene. Milly was embarrassed because she was cornered and made fun of.

"You're a clueless friend! You've been helped but you've returned the favor with betrayal. Look, Milly, you'd better leave Arthur, or I'll take back what's mine!"

Milly's face flushed, feeling very dirty because of the accusation. But wasn't she also being set up by Agatha? It was Agatha who planned all of this, until there was such an ongoing problem.

"You can accuse me of anything. But, don't you realize that you started all this, Agatha?"

Agatha suddenly fell silent. Her shoulders were still rising and falling, indicating that her emotions were still in control.

"You tricked me into sleeping with Arthur. So, here, who is at fault? Me or you?!"

The crowd that was happening was instantly silent. They all began to stare at Agatha who stood up, while Milly was still silent while holding one reddened cheek.

"Why the silence, Agatha? If you're such a good friend, you shouldn't have planned all that. You set me up with your boyfriend to sleep together. Tell me, is your behavior right or wrong?"

The whispers started again. It was like the patrons in the café were watching a good drama.

Agatha was beginning to be fooled. She looked around, feeling that she was being ridiculed. She couldn't do this, she had to defend herself or else her reputation would be tarnished.

"But, I did that to help you earn money. You don't feel that way, do you?"

Milly closed her eyes, trying not to be provoked. She had to stay calm.

"Yes, that's right. But, you should have offered to another man, not your boyfriend."

Agtha bit her lower lip, feeling that Milly was embarrassing her even more.

"You! Listen, Milly. Whatever the reason, I won't keep quiet. Watch out! I'll make sure Arthur comes back to me. You picked the wrong opponent!"