02 Bri's Suffering

Five years later.

"Your child is very beautiful, Angelica. She is very cute. She is beautiful like you," said Brisa while holding the one-day old baby.

Brisa was very happy to hold a little baby, which she also wanted for a long time. In the past she had almost had it, but for some reason, now carrying a baby was difficult for her to experience. Her heart aches every time she remembers it.

Today Brisa and her husband Juan, are visiting a friend who has just given birth to their first child.

"How long do you two want to date? Don't you want to hold a baby too?" asked Hendrick, Angelica's husband.

Brisa couldn't help but smile wryly, trying to understand her friend's slightly offending question. But not with Juan.

Brisa’s husband immediately put on a very bad face, after hearing Hendrick's words.

Angelica who realized that looked at her husband with a scary look. Hendrick is often not aware of the words that come out of his mouth. Whereas what Hendrick said earlier is certainly a sensitive question for a married couple who have been married for five years, but do not have children.

"We still like to make out just the two of us. While we are still young, just enjoy it first. Later when we have children we will not be as free as now," answered Brisa wisely.

"Yeah, that's absolutely true, Bri. If you have kids, how can we go for a walk alone. Surely the kids want to go with us wherever we go. Isn't that right, Baby?"

Angelica looked at her husband, hoping he could continue the conversation well and correct his mistake earlier.

Hendrick who had found his consciousness then nodded.

"Yes, that's right. It's a date, the longer the better, than you guys must start dealing with milk and diapers. Not to mention if you have to stay up late, ah ... soon I will experience endless suffering."

Angelica looked at her husband with an even more angry look than before.

"So, you feel miserable after we have children? Then why do you do that to me three times a day? It's like taking medicine. Just so you know, it was your habit that made me pregnant and gave birth to suffering for you!"

"Hey, why is it like this, Baby? I mean it certainly wasn't like that. You and our daughter are the most beautiful things in my life. Who said it was suffering?"

"You. You said that!" Angelica really didn't accept it.

Brisa chuckled hearing the husband-and-wife quarrel. At least it was a punishment for Hendrick who couldn't keep his mouth shut earlier.

The knock on the door didn't stop Hendrick and Angelica from fighting either. Finally, Juan got up from his chair and opened the door.

Juan stopped as he opened the door. When it was only half opened, he threw a scornful look at the person who knocked on the door.

"Is this really Hendrick's room?"

After a long time, Juan nodded. "That's right. Please come in."

Juan opened the door until it was fully open. The man stopped when he saw Brisa holding a baby.

Likewise with Brisa who accidentally turned around and met the man's gaze.

"Bri."

"Del."

Yes, that guest is Delmar Justo Gualterio. A friend who five years ago left without saying goodbye to her from San Sebastian, the city where they were born and where they grew up together. And never told her for five years.

Brisa’s eyes filled with tears, there was a feeling that welled up and filled her heart as well as her mind. Likewise with Delmar.

If only those feelings weren't present between them, maybe now Brisa could run into Delmar's arms. Just like before, when the man always pampered her and gave her a sense of comfort.

Delmar has been away for a long time and for a long time, although he has returned to San Sebastian for a month because of his leave from his office, he has never returned to his parents' house.

Delmar chose to live in an apartment, which was in the corner opposite his family's house. That's all, so that Delmar does not meet the woman he really wants to forget.

Juan approached his wife, then whispered in Brisa’s ear. "Don't forget your status!"

The low whisper brought Brisa to her senses. His chest was pounding. She knew that if he came back from here, she would be in big trouble.

Brisa broke her gaze with Delmar. She was holding Angelica's baby by turning her body so her back was to Delmar.

Delmar's brow furrowed, 'Do you hate me that much, Bri? Until you just say hello to me you don't want to. Why are we being like strangers like this?'

Although Delmar could already imagine his friendship with Brisa for a dozen years would end because of his love for five years ago. But seeing it with his own eyes made Delmar even more hurt.

That was also the reason why Delmar avoided Brisia and her family, including Alvin. Delmar also came home because of the pressure of his parents.

Not wanting to make the situation worse, Delmar ended his visit to Angelica and Hendrick as quickly as possible.

Not long after that, Juan and Brisa also said goodbye. But in the car park, they met Delmar again.

Juan and Brisa didn't say a word to Delmar. It was as if the word hello was inappropriate for communication between them.

Delmar stared blankly at the married couple. Juan put his arm around Brisa’s waist possessively, as if to show that the woman was his and Delmar was not allowed to touch her.

Juan and Brisa’s car went first, with an above average speed.

Delmar could only take a deep breath, then climbed into his own car.

***

"Juan, please slow down a bit. It's too fast," Brisa pleaded.

"Shut up! You better prepare to receive my punishment!" Juan's hands were almost white from gripping the steering wheel too tightly.

Juan was emotional when he saw Brisa and Delmar's gaze earlier. The gaze that he had always known was not the gaze between friends, but two people who loved each other.

"But what did I do wrong? I didn't even talk to Delmar. He's my best friend, and you know that."

"What? It looks like you're looking for trouble with me! I assure you tonight you will apologize to me!" Juan's eyes looked like they were going to kill Brisa right then and there.

Brisa’s tears flowed and ran down her smooth cheeks. Fear is now taking over him. Thirty minutes later, Juan and Brisa were at their apartment.

(The sound of a slap resounds)

"Whore! Have you forgotten that you are a married woman, huh?! Aren't you ashamed to look at a man like that in front of your own husband?"

It wasn't enough to just slap, Juan also started kicking Brisa who had fallen on the floor. The kick hit Brisa’s head, stomach, and chest.

Brisa couldn't fight back, she could only scream in pain and endured her husband's brutal attacks, as best she could with both hands. Even though it didn't really hold her back from the pain that Juan sent to her.

"Forgive me, Juan. Please forgive me. I beg you, please" Brisa begged continuously. Brisa’s voice was useless because their apartment was soundproof, and no one could hear Frisian’s plea for help.

Juan was overcome with emotion, no longer able to hear the pleas of his wife who was in great pain. Satisfied with kicking, Juan then dragged Brisa into the room by pulling the woman's long hair.

Arriving in the room, Juan tore Brisa’s clothes with the same brutality as when he beat his wife earlier. All the clothes on Brisa’s body, Juan was torn so that Brisa didn't have any cloth on her skin.

After that, Juan took off his own clothes. Then opened Brisa’s thighs wide. With no warm-up at all, Juan stuffed his own into Brisa’s.

The pain in Brisa’s private parts added to the pain wracking her body. The way Juan slept with Brisa made her very sick.

(The sound of a slap resounds)

Not only did Juan shake his hips vigorously and violently, but Juan also started hitting Brisa’s chest, stomach, thighs and buttocks very strongly. Brisa felt the pain again, many times over.

"I told you I don't like you being cheap to men like that. But you always don't want to listen to me. This is punishment for your attitude!"

"Sorry, Juan. Please stop. I'm so sick. I'm sorry. I’m begging to you."

All of Brisa’s screams were taken for granted by Juan. Until finally Juan got his release. He yanked his own from Brisa, still in a brusque manner.

"I warn you again. Never dare to glance at another man. You are mine and I don't like it when you don't know how to put yourself in the right place!"

Juan left Brisa on the bed just like that. Brisa could only continue to cry silently. It's always like that when Juan doesn't like Brisa’s attitude, which is flirting with other men.

Juan didn't let Brisa leave the house without him. Juan was always jealous of any man Brisa met, even if it was her own family. That's why for the past few years Brisa has kept herself away from anyone.

This side was only known to Brisa after one year of their marriage. Brisa never thought that Juan would hurt her like that. Because during the first courtship, Juan did not show this trait at all.

It used to start with slapping, then added to punches, kicks, and more and more brutality. Until now. Even Brisa felt that her body was starting to adapt to her husband's cruelty.

Now Brisa is crying not only for the pain in her body, but also for not listening to her brother Alvin and his best friend. The friend he really misses, Delmar.