LOGINUsed, insulted, tricked. I've been happily married to HIM for three years. Although his family has always been mistreating me and believes that I don't deserve him, I didn't care. The warmth of HIS LOVE and CARE is enough for me to stay — OR SO I THOUGHT. In our 3rd wedding anniversary, that hope is smashed as my heart have been teared into pieces. The gift that he gave me will forever be engraved in my memory— the sight of him on top of another woman in our own bedroom. And as if that wasn't enough, he even insulted and humiliated me in front of his mistress before throwing the divorce papers on my face. Turns out that he never loved me, not even once. I'm just a temporary replacement, and now that the woman he truly loves is back, he no longer need me thus he discarded me life piece of trash. Enraged and broken, I left with a heavy heart. I was cornered, with no other choice but to go back to the place where I truly belong. After so many years of hiding, running, and pretending, it turns out that I'll still come crawling back to the place that I once ran away from.
View More"Lo naksir abang gue?"
Bita tersentak. Selang air di tangannya terlepas begitu saja, membasahi ujung sandal rumahnya sebelum ia sempat mematikan keran. Niatnya berpura-pura menyiram tanaman siang-siang begini hanya agar bisa melihat Aksa yang baru pulang kuliah. Meskipun Aksa terpaut usia beberapa tahun lebih tua, Bita tidak pernah bisa membohongi perasaannya sendiri. Logikanya tahu Aksa terlalu tinggi untuk digapai, namun hatinya tak bisa dipungkiri. Perasaan yang jelas tidak akan pernah ia rasakan pada Vino, adik kandung Aksa yang ugal-ugalan dan terkenal sebagai playboy kelas kakap. Cowok menyebalkan yang sekarang sedang bersandar di tiang teras dengan tangan bersedekap. "Beneran naksir?" tanya Vino sekali lagi. Bita melotot. "Siapa bilang? Nggak jelas!" "Lebih nggak jelas elo, Ta." sembur Vino. “Mendung begini lo siram tanaman.” Bita merutuk dalam hati, meraba daun kaktus yang malang di pot plastik. "Suka-suka aku, ini namanya kasih sayang!" "Kasih sayang mata lo peyang," sahut Vino santai. Langkah kakinya mendekat, memungut selang yang tergeletak di rumput, dan menyingkirkannya. "Orang waras mana yang nyiram tanaman mendung-mendung.” "Ya suka suka aku lah?!" Bita mendengus, melengos menjauh demi menyembunyikan rona merah di pipinya. "Mau mendung atau hujan badai sekalipun, apa urusannya sama kamu?" Vino lalu membalikkan tubuh Bita agar menghadapnya. "Sejak kapan lo suka sama abang gue, Ta?" "Siapa yang suka Mas Aksa? Aku nggak suka!" Bita meledak dan langsung membuang muka. "Kalo nggak suka kenapa pipi lo merah?" Bita mengepalkan tangan, mendaratkan pukulan bertubi-tubi di lengan Vino demi mengalihkan rasa malunya, namun cowok itu bergeming, membiarkan Bita meluapkan kekesalannya. "Kamu tuli apa gimana? Dibilang nggak suka ya nggak suka!" "Masih mau ngelak?" Mata Vino menyipit jahil. "Siapa yang tadi senyum-senyum kayak orang kasmaran kalo gitu?" Bita mendorong Vino yang terus-terusan menggodanya sampai hampir-hampir tubuh itu terjungkal ke belakang. ”Yang ada kamu yang dari tadi senyum-senyum nggak jelas!" Bita heran kenapa anak-anak perempuan di kampusnya selalu heboh membicarakan Alvino Anggara Kusuma, dan berbondong-bondong ingin menjadi kekasihnya. Di mata Bita, cowok di depannya ini racun! Dan sepatutnya racun, Vino memang harus dijauhi demi selamat bukannya malah berebut mendekat. “Tahu peribahasa punuk merindukan bulan? Nah, persis kayak gitu tampang lo. Sedih, merana, kasihan," ejek Vino tanpa perasaan. Sorot mata Vino mengerling jahil, membuat bulu kuduk Bita mendadak meremang. Ada kilat berbahaya di sana yang sudah Bita hapal luar kepala. “Kamu jangan macem-macem, ya, Vin!" "Mas Aksa! INI ADA YANG—" Bita melompat, tangannya bergerak cepat membekap mulut Vino rapat-rapat. "KAMU GILA, YA?!" desisnya panik sembari menoleh takut-takut ke rumah seberang. Vino melepaskan tangan Bita dari wajahnya sambil terbahak puas. "Katanya nggak suka, kok panik?” Tidak bisa mengelak, Bita memilih bungkam. Vino mendecak pelan, merapikan rambutnya yang sedikit berantakan. "Gue nggak nyangka selera lo se-membosankan Mas Aksa." "Bagiku dia nggak membosankan," gumam Bita tidak mau Aksa diremehkan, meski oleh adiknya sendiri. "Mas Aksa pria yang nggak neko-neko, sopan, dan dewasa. Menurutku, semua itu jauh dari kata membosankan. Lebih menarik dari.. kamu." "Tapi, Ta," lanjut Vino, nadanya berubah lebih serius, membuat Bita mendongak. "Dia nggak sebaik yang lo lihat di depan orang tua kita. Di kampus, dia punya dunianya sendiri." Bita mengerutkan kening, tidak suka dengan arah pembicaraan ini. "Mas Aksa itu baik, disiplin. Nggak kayak kamu, playboy!” “Oh, he's worst. Mainnya halus. Perempuan yang ada di sekeliling dia... lo tahu sendiri tipikal mahasiswi kedokteran atau hukum yang selalu terlihat sempurna. Anggun, berkelas, wangi." Vino menjeda kalimatnya, matanya bergerak turun-naik, menilai penampilan Bita dari atas sampai bawah tanpa ekspresi. "Maksud kamu?" Bita mulai merasa tersinggung. Vino menghela napas pendek, "Lo bahkan nggak masuk ke dalam radar tipenya." Kalimat itu telak menghantam ulu hati Bita. "Bukan cuma nggak masuk kriteria, Ta. Dilirik sebagai seorang wanita dewasa aja nggak akan pernah," tambah Vino, suaranya terdengar dingin namun jujur. "Rambut dikuncir asal, setelan baju apa adanya. Lo lebih mirip adik kandungnya dibanding yang bisa diajak kencan." Bita menatap penampilannya sendiri dengan muram. Apa yang dikatakan Vino tidak sepenuhnya salah, dia memang terlihat terlalu kekanak-kanakan jika disandingkan dengan Aksa. “Emang iya?” Vino terdiam. Tatapan mengejeknya seketika lenyap begitu melihat bahu Bita yang merosot lesu. Laki-laki itu menatap Bita lekat-lekat selama beberapa detik, sebelum sorot matanya berubah, menggelap dengan intensitas yang berbeda. Bita melangkah mundur saat Vino tiba-tiba memangkas jarak di antara mereka. "K-kamu mau ngapain?" “Lo pernah pacaran gak sih, Ta?” Bita mendengus pedas, menepis kecanggungan yang mendadak merayap. "Kan kamu yang gagalin semua! Mana ada cowok yang mau sama aku kalau kamu selalu bertingkah kayak aku ini adik kamu?" "Gue?" Vino menaikkan sebelah alisnya. "Iya." Bita menyalak. "Harusnya kamu kasih aku kompensasi karena udah bikin aku jomblo." Aroma maskulin yang berat dari tubuh Vino mendominasi indra penciuman Bita, saat laki-laki itu Lagi-lagi mengikis jarak, membuatnya mendadak sulit bernapas. "Kalau gitu, mau gue ajarin, nggak?" bisik Vino. Bita mengerjap, mencoba menahan dadanya yang bergemuruh. "Ajarin apa?" “Ajarin bercinta.”The sun is already high up and the sounds of birds can be heard. It is a lovely morning that could make everyone's heart feel peace and warmth. "Take care of yourself, remember that you're pregnant." Thomas reminded as he helped Phoebe in putting her things inside the car. Phoebe smiled and answered, "I will, don't worry. Take care of yourself here and don't miss me too much." Both of them chuckled as she teased him. "Okay, you go inside the car." Thomas kissed her forehead as he guided her inside. "Bye honey, I love you." Phoebe grinned, anticipating his reply. Only to be disappointed, "Okay, be safe." as he shut the car door. Phoebe just sighed and decided not to think of it too much, instead she focused in the excitement and anticipation of being reunited to her best friend after a long time.Today is the day that Eileen will be arriving in the country, Phoebe suggested that she rest first and offered to let her stay in her house but Eileen refused, saying that she also wanna
A FEW DAYS later, two weeks before the wedding anniversary of Phoebe and Thomas. ["Guess what?"] the excited voice of a woman can be heard in the other side. The woman is Eileen Drake, Phoebe's best friend who's currently living in Singapore."Just spill the beans, Eileen." Phoebe respond in a joking manner.She's tending the flowers in the garden when this certain friend of her suddenly called. Of course she's happy, it's been weeks since they last talked and she really misses her friend. ["You're still no fun till now Phoebe. Anyways, as I was saying, oh my gosh we'll finally be seeing each other!"] Eileen squeal in the other line, the excitement in her voice cannot be denied. On the other hand, Phoebe was stunned, confused, and excited at the same time."What do you mean?" Phoebe["What else? I'll be going there to attend a wedding, a few days from now."] Eileen Phoebe suddenly felt excited and happy with the thought of seeing her best friend after a long time, " Are you serious
THE MALL was packed with so many people. Some are with their families, some came with their friends, and some with their lovers, and of course there are also some who came alone just like her. The whole mall was buzzing with different voices— coming from both the customers and saleslady and other staffs. As Phoebe wandered around the mall, a certain jewelry shop caught her attention. To be precise, it was those luxurious and beautiful watches that pulled her like a magnet. 'It'll be a fine gift for my husband.' Phoebe thought as she entered the store. "Hello Ma'am, can I assist you with anything?" a saleslady approached her with a kind smile. "Oh yes, may I saw this one?" PhoebeAs the saleslady took out different watches that caught her attention, Phoebe was having a hard time choosing what to buy.'I wonder which one would Thomas like the best?' In the end, she bought the gold one with intricate manly designs. "Thank you." Phoebe smiled at the lady who assisted her and made her
The sun is high up and everything is lively yet peaceful at the same time. Like the usual, Phoebe is seated in a bench inside the garden and watching the beautiful scenery in front of her."The weather is good." said Phoebe while looking at the sky. "Maybe I could go someplace? Hmm."Standing up, she decided to go to a mall.'Come to think of it, our 3rd wedding anniversary is right around the corner. Should I go look for a present?' the thought made her excited hence, she immediately got ready to go out.It's Wednesday and Phoebe's husband, Thomas, is currently at work. The only ones who're at the house are the maids and her.As Phoebe set her foot inside the bathroom, she started to get even more excited to go to the mall. Thinking about all sorts of possible gift that her beloved husband might like.'Should I get him a watch? A necktie? Brooch? Hmm.'After shower, she just did her makeup and dressed up a bit before going outside."Anna!" The maid who was busy doing something looked






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