Chapter 2. Stupid Thing

ARABELLA

One stupid thing I have ever done in my life is take a photo at a red light, a public road used by all people. Maybe there are some who are angry that when the green light turns on they have to wait a few seconds to get through. I thought that at this hour the cars would be quiet, but it turns out there were still cars passing by.

"I can't wait to see the results and the comments from invited guests seeing the photo," I said while chuckling softly in the ear of Joshua, my future husband. He took me to the front door of the house. We were like naughty teenagers who had just caused a riot in public.

"I can guess that my office friends will definitely imitate my style. But tonight was very memorable, darling. Throughout our lives we have ridiculous memories to remember forever," he said affectionately.

He smoothed my hair which was blowing in the wind then kissed my nose and then my lips very gently and I enjoyed it. I can't wait every morning when I open my eyes he is already in front of my eyes. A warm kiss from him will give you encouragement throughout the day.

As a child who lost his father figure since childhood, I was very spoiled by my lover. His mature nature taught me many things. Complete the missing father figure in my life.

"I'm going home first, see you in a week, my future wife. Give your best appearance in front of everyone. I want all men to envy me because I was able to get a beautiful angel and the best prosecutor in this city." he said with a cheerful face. I've never seen his face so happy like this before. He always looks tired because of many problems. 

"Okay my future husband, I will make sure you don't look at other women. Be careful, focus on driving, let me know when you get ready at home."

He kissed my face, "Love you baby, bye. Come in, I'll leave when you're inside."

He always made sure I was safe. Being the best prosecutor has a high burden in life. Receiving threats from the injured party is not unusual and is very common. That's why I need the protection of a man like him.

I peeked at him from the window, making sure the car was moving. I turned around and was surprised to see my mother smiling at me and hugging me. "You're very beautiful, darling, but why do you have to wear a wedding dress," said my mother worriedly.  

She considers wedding dresses to be sacred and should not be worn before marriage. She doesn't want anything bad to happen to me. A perception that cannot be proven true. "Don't worry Mom, I'll be fine, I—"

There were someone's footsteps entering the yard. Mommy and I peeked from the small mirror on the door. A man wears neat office-style clothes. He knocked on the door. I told my mother to come in but my mother didn't want to, she told me to come in.

"I'm satisfied with life, while you are about to start a new life, go and run quickly if something bad happens to me."

For God's sake! I was pushed by mommy away. I will not comply with her request. Stand behind the door dividing the room, watching from afar. The door opened and the man bowed respectfully.

"Good evening Mam, I'm looking for the woman wearing the wedding dress. Can I meet her, just for a moment?" he said politely.

His face looked very friendly. But it can't be convinced that he's a good guy.

"What do you need with my daughter?" Mommy asked curtly

"Your daughter's face looks like someone I know. I just want to confirm whether my guess is wrong?"

Mommy pointed at my photo on the wall, "That's a photo of my daughter, just see if it's the same as the person you mean?"

He looked intently at my photo. His hand reached into his jacket pocket, my mother was ready to hit him if he took out the gun. I also secretly took a gun in my bedroom drawer. If he succeeds in shooting my mother then she will die by my hands. When I came back, he just took a picture of my photo frame. 

"Thank you, Mam, for letting me see your daughter up close. I thought they were twins because they were so similar. There is someone who needs her."

His words touched me. In this world we will be faced with several people with almost similar faces even though their DNA is different. 

"I only have one child and if anyone looks like her it means God's power. She was with me from birth until she is 27 years old now."

"Oh, 27 years old, sorry, maybe I was wrong because my boss's wife would be 35 years old if she were still alive"

Gosh, he must think I'm the reincarnation of his boss's wife. The man left and my mother immediately closed the door. We both peeked through the window.

An expensive black car passed in front of my house. I hope he forgets this house and doesn't wonder anymore. People who have deep memories of someone will definitely look for a replacement for their life.