I COULDN'T look at Zandy as his car drove us to the restaurant where we were supposed to be on a date. I tried to remember what I did last night and it all came back to my mind. I don't know how to deal with Zandy. He was right, I was crazy last night.I'm ashamed of myself, even of Zandy because of what I do and say. I suddenly regretted drinking a lot. I remembered that I was the one who challenged Zandy to kiss me, I even brought my lips closer to him because I thought he couldn't do that. I forgot that he did that when we got married.Later the car stopped in front of a restaurant. It looks very elegant from the outside and it can't be denied that almost only rich people eat there. It was a glass wall with strange lights hanging from the top. The table and chairs there are also not typical.I didn't wait for Zandy to open the car door for me and it didn't look like he was going to do that either. I first looked at the whole building and couldn't help but smile and marvel at its un
I CAN'T GET OUT OF MY MIND the argument Zandy and I had last night. I still can't get rid of my annoyance and anger toward him."Miles, you seem too quiet?" I heard Melissa say that she was close to me. "Your article, oh, you're being talked to, you're not paying attention," she joked."Yes, I've seen you like that before. What happened? Did you and your handsome husband fight?" asked Andrea who moved the swivel chair closer to me.I looked at them seriously. "No, I just thought of something," I reasoned. "Alright, go back to your work," I shooed them away, then faced my monitor again."Do you want to drink again later?" Melissa offers.I faced her and frowned. I will not drink again because I only remember what happened that night. Maybe the next time I get drunk, more than a kiss will happen. "No thanks, Melissa I'm busy. I have many articles to finish," I reasoned."Ok, fine," Melissa agreed and moved her swivel chair towards the opposite of her monitor.I have tried several times
"You're TOO quiet, Miles," Melissa snapped at me as we walked down the hallway of the department. Melissa, Andrea and Chad and I went out together while Shai was left behind."By the way, Miles, why did Sir Troy call you?" Andrea was curious."Did his ears get wet again from your messy articles?" Chad asked, laughing when he remembered what happened before when I was almost deafened by Sir Troy's anger because of the chaotic construction of my articles that even surpassed the construction of a high school journalist. That was the time when the wound that Roven did to me was still fresh.I turned to them and frowned. "He gave me a new project," I admitted. "I hate this project and if I can pass it on to others, I will," I said sadly.The three looked at my reaction. "Oh? What's the problem with the new project? Why does your problem seem so heavy? Well, it's just a project. And besides, it's been a while since your last project, right?" Andrea said in surprise."Let me guess, it's beca
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