Chapter 2

CHAPTER 2

Mom didn't even pay attention to me when we saw her in the kitchen. We had breakfast quietly. Dad noticed about the treatment of mom toward on me. But dad is quiet, and he doesn't want to bother about of me and my mom had.

My dad is a real estate broker. So, he met Tito Jordan before, because Tito was looking for land on which to build his business. For daddy he helped. They became even closer. Most likely, they were mommy's classmate, Tito Jordan and his wife Tita Peni in high school. So, it is easy for them to get along and become friends.

"Mom!" this is her again. She teases me again about that Spencer. Her lips just frowned when she entered the room I was looking at. Until she sat on top of my bed. I thought, we're not okay too.

"Won't daddy find you there?" curiously I said. Because I know daddy is with her tonight.

“Your daddy left. He go to the Casino.” I nodded at her promise. That's why she's here.

“Why didn't you come along? You will enjoy it there.” She just stared at me and then she looked at me seriously again.

"Looks like your dad already knows," she said sadly. I’m suddenly disturbed by what mom said and the strength of my heartbeat is now nervous.

"What will you do? Your dad will be furious with you. When he finds? And now I tolerate you? He will also be angry with me. He will regret that we became his family,” she threatened me. Reason for me to feel guilty. I also feel sorry for Mommy. she feels sorry for the problem I entered.

I’m feared the possibility that dad would when he found out that. He shouldn't reject me as his child. I'm just sorry. I’m just human, loving.

"How did you know he already knew?" long before mom could answer. Maybe it's because she made it up again to intimidate me and agree to marry Spencer.

“He said Atom is in Mexico now. Then, he asked me if you were still seeing each other. You don't know your dad. What if someone knows that or he follows you? He will be angry, Kara.” My heart was pounding at what mom said. I feel like I'm getting pale nowhere. I'm scared.

If dad follows me? What I do is embarrassing. I just close my eyes out of frustration. My world seemed to explode.

"Maybe you need to get married."

"WHAT?!" I exclaimed. I knew it. I'm the one who's in trouble.

She just makes me look serious that he knows what she’s saying and the decision she’s going to make for me is right.

"Mom!" I'm startled when she stood up and glared at me, ready to kill.

“And what do you want to happen, huh? Will your dad find out that you hooked up with a family class guy?! He will embarrass you, Kara!”

I’ve rubbed my forehead with stress now. It's a mess. I'm confused.

"But why do I have to get married, mom?" I pay attention to what she said just now. She closes and then stares.

“When do you get married? You can forget that Atom! You thought I didn’t know that every night I hear you moan for that worthless man?! He doesn't deserve your cry, Kara. Unless, if he is dead. But he is still alive! He hit you, didn't he! When do you get married? You can forget him. The issue with you being a mistress will go away like a bubble. So, this is for you. For your own good,” she begged me, as if forcing me.

"Why Spencer, Mom?" as my mouth stiffens now. She did not answer. So, it disgusted.

“Spencer was a good boy. He says that he doesn’t have a girlfriend. I'm sure you will be happy for each other soon.” it made me realize that the Spencer he was referring to was a good man for me.

"You will be happy, Mom!" I correct what she said. She shook her head in disapproval of what I said.

“Kara, I'm worried about your reputation. They will ruin it when some of your fans find out that you have become a mistress. When will Spencer be your husband? They will have no reason to say that you really became a home-wrecker. Because the issue will die. Especially when they find out you’re already married. You are already married. Importantly, with a decent man, you will marry. So, Spencer is a good choice for me, for you.” Mom repeated, earlier. She repeated what she said.

“You are, Mom. But to me? Is it a good choice?” she was silent, not knowing what to answer.

“I will tell your dad. We will marry you to that man. For the sake of your reputation, Kara. Think!" I just want to chase it with so much annoyance.

“But ... I think I used Spencer. Do you think that would be fun? When he finds out why I married him?” Mom nodded. She doesn't understand me. So we don’t get along two.

“No. We will not use Spencer. Kara, you're old! What do you want? As long as you live to be the mistress of that Atom? He's hiding from you! Because he has a family. He just seems to embarrass you. While Spencer, you won’t experience what you experience with that Atom–user! You're twenty-nine, Kara. It's time for you to settle down. You are at the right age. Your dad and I are getting older.”

I was thinking about what mom said. It is difficult to decide. I don't have the last hour. I'm having trouble.

Is it time for me to settle down?

Because really. I'm getting tired. Maybe getting married solves the loneliness I feel right now. But, I’m feeling the same person. Because honestly. It’s like I used Spencer. I am not a user. I need a normal life.

“I will talk to your dad. Even Spencer’s family. Kara, this is for you, hmmm?” then she hugged me and I didn't move like a statue. I'm confused.

Next day. Mom told me she had talked to dad, and they invited Spencer's family and also Spencer to have dinner at home.

Is it still right?

I’m glad it’s not fun that I don’t understand.

"But are you sure about that, Kara?" even Maxine's question I can't answer.

We are here at her restaurant. Maxine has her own restaurant. Not to brag. I also have a share here. I just don't want everyone to know that I am one owner of this Karamax Restaurant. They might rush in and say, this restaurant became famous, because I am an artist. The owner is an actress.

"I don't know, Max," I answered her question sadly, and she smiled sparingly at me.

“Spencer is handsome. I saw it when I searched. Maybe he's the right man to you. You need to get married. Good for you. We're just the same age,” she said, adding that I laughed at her.

"Then, marry Spencer." 

“HEY! NO! Okay, hahaha!” We both laughed at the same time and had fun. It was as if I had forgotten what I was going through. Hopefully, this is always the case.

I went home in a taxi. When I reached here outside the house, two black luxury cars just stopped. I heard the broken door open in the front passenger seat. Tita Peni came out in a knee -length brown dress. She saw me immediately smiled. I smiled at her too, until she approached me.

I know mom invited them to come to our house. I also knew that they were going to talk about marriage.. In a car, I also saw Spencer come down, looking straight at our house that was up to the second floor.

“Pretty, hello,” then we kissed-kiss two.

“Hello, Tita,” I said shyly to her. She looked at me from head to toe. I'm wearing a sleeveless dress. Color black and up to my knees. My armpit is visible, but my armpit is not dark. So I have the courage to wear it.

"Your mommy invited us to come here." She stuck with someone, thinking.

"It's about your wedding with Spencer," she smiled at me without reaching to her ears. I was so tense here that my knees were stiff.

“Spencer didn’t know. It was his hard work. I said, we have dinner here as usual. He agreed. Especially now that your dad needs talking to him.” I frowned at what Tita meant.

“Spencer will build a construction site. He talked to your dad. About the land on which to build. So my son can't refuse. Your dad already knows. But he said he hadn't told Spencer yet. Only now will he know.” I would have spoken. When Sen called Tita. Sen is Spencer's youngest sister. They were just two.

Sen did not smile at me. I think she is angry with me. That's just the way he was, ever since. The height of the blood in me. I just let her. Although not sure. She will also be my sister-in-law.

The amount of food they prepared. Mommy and daddy really prepared. I am really nervous. Mommy is the mastermind of it all. If I just wanted to leave here. But I think I'm rude.

"Listen!" All of our eyes are looking to dad who is smiling now. We were all quiet here at the dining table.

Dad hasn't even started yet. He was looking at Spencer. Spencer wondered. I know what's next. I just close my nervous eyes.

“That is why we are here. It's because, my only daughter,” dad looked at me at the same time. I am restless. I'm really nervous.

"We want her to settle down. Her mom already chosen a guy that is perfect for her." Dad's direction said without a suspense tone.

I rolled my eyes at mom. I saw he was already wiping tissue from his eyes with tears.

“Spencer,” Dad called to him. I saw Spencer's aura suddenly darken. Maybe he knew what it meant and he wouldn't allow it.

Dad would still speak. When he stood, Spencer stood up, smiling and looking at me. I was so overwhelmed that he couldn't stand his dark stare at me. It's like he's going to do something bad to me right now. I'm scared.

"Excuse me," then he turned away. His mom called him. But he did not look back.

"Maybe you forgot the construction sites you're going to build?" said dad in a baritone voice. Spencer was stuck in his position while still turning his back on us.

We were all with dad watching. Because he is scary now and his aura. I can also see in the emotions of aunt and uncle that there is nothing they can do and give up. It's like they're just letting Spencer go to dad.

It seems different. Because when it's like this. Parents must protect their child. But why are aunt and uncle quiet?

"Let's talk in my office," dad finally said, then stood up to go upstairs to where his office was.

I saw Spencer look at his parents. They ignore him. Until Spencer followed dad into the office.

But why didn't aunt and uncle react?

I accidentally looked at Sen, that I immediately greeted by a sharp stare. So I am aware she is angry with me now.

Mommy stood up. To follow daddy to the office. So, there are only four of us left here.

"Are you really desperate?" Sen made no emotion to me. His parents immediately disobeyed her. She immediately stands up to leave.

I understand, Sen. If she's mad at me.