Don't Say Love (BOOK 2)
Chapter 8

When the stocky, middle-aged woman came in with cautious steps, Arnetta could not help but moan because she had just been able to move her hands and feet. An uncomfortable ernyitan that he had to endure saw who had entered almost pierced straight into his bones. The rush of fear at the thought of Jullian coming in scared him. Since last night his body was erratically shaking every second remember the rape Jullian committed to him. There was no softness like his promise yesterday.

When he found a foreign woman entering, he was able to breathe a little relieved. Just slightly. He did not know if he could let go of the suspicion of the people in this house. .

"Don't be afraid! I'm Maria, the maid in this house." Her greeting was friendly, as she realized the fear the young woman was experiencing.

Arnetta found herself hugging her own naked body. Without even needing to reflect, he already knew that the scenery was not worth seeing. Aside from her impropriety, Arnetta would bet that her body must have been scarred given how rude Jullian was last night. Perhaps, this woman named Maria heard her loud scream.

Maria could not help but grimace at the sight before her. A little woman covering her nakedness full of wounds. It would be a lie if he did not hear the heartbreaking scream of the woman. It was clear what Jullian had done to Arnetta. He himself felt guilty not being able to do much. Maria was quite aware of whatever Jullian was obedient to her, the man was naturally her employer. However, for the first time he just felt the anger of his foster children last night.

The middle-aged woman walked towards Arnetta while carrying a package containing new clothes for her. He did not know if the clothes were appropriate for Arnetta, as they were the clothes of his married son. He could not bear to leave Arnetta without clothes all day.

"wear. It belongs to my daughter. I hope you like it." He said as he placed the package on the bed. In front of Arnetta.

The pair of round eyes only looked at the parcel Maria was telling with a blank look. He realized his clothes last night could no longer be used. The large tear did not allow him to wear it to the hospital. His mother could smell the irregularity that led to his health. Arnetta didn't want her mother to know this. Enough to feel everything.

"Thank you." There were no more words she could say for the attention Maria gave her. "Your name is like my best friend's name."

Mary smiled in response to the thanks. Somehow the fate of this young woman in the future. Already formed in his mind would be more pain experienced by Arnetta. And, what scared her the most was the loss of sanity of this woman. Maria felt that if she was in the position of Arnetta maybe she would prefer to end her life. Jullian's actions would only delay his death more painfully.

"You," the woman sat in front of Arnetta. His hands stretched out rubbing the woman's head gently. "Never give up. Jullian was just angry. He's a good man."

Arnetta did not refuse the warm touch at all. Instead of dodging, the woman was actually closed to enjoy a gentle swab similar to her mother's rub. He knew Jullian wasn't a bad guy. She once felt a deep acquaintance with the man, though she had to be swallowed up by the harsh reality of her wedding day and her brother.

There was a time when the sweet memories he had spent with Jullian silenced the shrieks of his heart. At that time he was already feeling very tired, there was a shadow when Jullian expressed his feelings appeared.

***

“Arnetta, ..”

Jullian was doubtful. That's what he caught. Arnetta didn't want to expect much from the man. For him all this is like a dream that cannot be used by him as reality. Jullian never had any feelings, nor had any intention of being with her. The man just wants a relationship without love.

He was angry at first. Arnetta had wanted to leave the man's side as quickly as he could. But, all that man's treatment today, on the playground made him rethink. He guessed whether he could leave this man without suffering any inner torment. He will miss this guy a lot.

“Jullian.”

Now Arnetta let himself do the talking. He needed to say something clear to the man about his feelings. Although it is unlikely to be understood by the man, but Arnetta hopes there is no more burden on him. He can calmly live his life, even if he has to endure longing for the man.

“I love you.”

***

It might be crazy if Arnetta said that until now his heart has always warmed up after remembering him. He remembered how Jullian was so nervous about saying that to him and how hundreds of butterflies spread their wings in his stomach. Everything is still clear to this day.

"I knew. I'm sure that's my Jullian." Prattling

Maria was silent. He still chose to be silent without a word. There was nothing he could say to Arnetta. It was obvious how deep the woman felt for Jullian. It was not until his heart told him that the man intended to destroy him. I don't know what will happen to Arnetta if that plan comes to fruition. Maybe the woman will lose her mind.

"Mirror ..."

The woman chuckled. How unfortunate his life was without this direction. Like he was born without a purpose in life. Arnetta can only make others happy without being able to make himself happy.

"Even if Jullian and my mother wanted my death for their happiness, I would be happy to end my life that very second."

*****

Jullian walks into a room full of astro boy ornaments. Starting from the wall to the clothes that are now attached to the body of a boy who is cool playing his toy rocket. That never worked to cheer him up. For him this sight was a vitamin to him.

"Hi Jagoan, what are you doing?"

The boy immediately looked happily at the figure of the father who had been waiting for him since. Cheerfully, Arif threw himself at Jullian, who was ready to raise him high.

"Where is he? Arif kangen."

Jullian understood what the child was feeling. Since birth Lusi has been reluctant to take care of the needs of the child. At first he was not willing to do it, because he already knew the fact that Arif is not his flesh and blood. However, the affection that grew when she first held the baby in her arms made Jullian fall in love. Together with Arif, Jullian feels a priceless new life.

"Dad wants to take you somewhere. Does Arif want to?" Jullian asked who was trying to divert Arif's feelings from his painful longing.

"Where?"

"Meet new friends. I've got someone to play with you."

"Friends?"

Jullian nodded. He believes his decision is right. Arnetta who is on his side can certainly make Arif out of the shadow of Lusi. He believes the woman does not have enough emotion to vent her anger on Arif. Jullian knew the woman too well.

"Come on!"

****

Two women were seen sitting at one of the bar tables in the corner of the discotheque room. One of them was busy drinking the yellow liquid in one gulp, while occasionally cursing anger.

"He's back! I know ******that must be trying to take my husband." It is full of emotion.

The other woman sitting next to him could only stare. How not, Lusi has sacrificed so much to maintain the five years of his marriage ark with Jullian and Arif in their midst. However, this morning he is shocked by the news that Jullian has taken Arif to his hidden house. I don't know what, the two husbands had a big fight.

Yes, Rowena should thank Luci who has given her a job as her husband's secretary. I don't know what happens if Lusi isn't around when his bar is evicted. Maybe he and Maria don't have anything right now. Mirisnya, at a time like that there was no Arnetta there. The woman instead sent him a letter stating his reluctance to befriend them. Clearly, Rowena should side with whom now.

"Arnetta won't be able to get in the way of your relationship with Jullian. I can guarantee that."

Still in a semi-conscious state, Luci replied, "How are you?"

"I'll teach him a lesson."