Marrying Your Own
About Laura (2)

I woke up that morning, after hearing my phone ringing so loud. When I checked it, it was just the sound of the alarm I had set up since last night.

After turning off the alarm, my eyes were fixed on one incoming message from Faris. I tried to open the incoming message that he had been sending since 2 hours ago.

The message is like this, though,

Hi Lau. Is there time today?

I was confused as to why he asked such a thing. But when I remember what happened yesterday, he had a chance to talk would invite me out to just chat. I replied and said I have time today.

I waited for a message from him but it was not answered. Tired of waiting, I decided to take a bath first and refresh my mind and body in the morning.

After bathing and changing clothes, my eyes somehow could not be separated from the phone screen, while occasionally opening and closing my chat messages with Faris who had not been answered at all by him.

5 Minutes later, the sms notification came in. Quickly, I opened it and it turned out that it was a text reply from Faris.

I'll be at your house in 5 minutes. Get prepared.

My eyes were perfectly rounded after reading the message from Faris. Crazy guy, I thought.

Within 5 minutes I had to choose the right clothes and also dress up perfectly. Of course it was a very unlikely time that would be enough for me to get ready.

I started getting tired and getting ready as soon as possible. I no longer looked at the clock and immediately moved very quickly.

After everything was done, I checked the clock and it turned out that I finished everything within 10 minutes.

I was worried that Faris was already waiting for me below, so I sped up my pace as I went down the stairs. I stopped my steps after checking the incoming messages from him. He said he was only joking and would arrive in 20 minutes.

Instantly my legs drooped. Disappointed? Sure oes. I feel too stupid to do this.

My mood started to fall apart and decided to go back to the room, and then started crying. I changed my clothes to training clothes because I didn't want to go anymore.

20 Minutes later, my phone rang and it turned out to be Faris. I didn't want to answer him, but he kept calling me. In the end I lifted it up.

He said he was waiting outside. I don't feel like leaving especially with my appearance that has been tangled and messy after crying. But I realized, I had no right to be angry with him. I myself shouldn't be able to baper like this.

I decided to meet him, even with a messy face and the yellow training clothes I was wearing right now.

My appearance today is really not what I really am. If usually I am known for my good fashion sense, but this time I only go by using training clothes, home sandals, and also hair that is twisted messy. With that look, I got into his car.

"Where are you going?" my question, in a cranky tone.

He didn't answer. It seems like she was very shocked to see my uncharacteristic appearance.

"Why bengong? Want to go?"

"Yes go. But what problem do you have? Your eyes are puffy. So, is it crying?" tanyakanya.

I was confused as to why she did not discuss my clothes and instead focused on my eyes that had just finished crying.

"Yes, I'm watching a Korean drama" I replied, lying.

"Ohh. Can we go now?"

I'm nodding.

A few moments later, we have arrived at a large mall which is certainly very famous in this city.

I was wide-eyed and did not expect that he would bring me here with my current crazy-like appearance.

"Why didn't you tell me if you wanted to bring me here? Look at how ugly I look. I don't want to go down" I said, completely rejecting this crazy idea.

"Well, what is your appearance why? Still pretty though. Let's just get down. When I lived you were alone here"

"No. Your appearance is very good, I keep walking next to you will be the subject of ridicule many people. I don't want any"

"No, trust me. Spieles down"

This time, Faris really forced me to get out of the car.

I followed him while continuing to bow in embarrassment of getting the gazes from the mall visitors. As I kept my head down and walked slowly, Faris finally pulled my hand and grabbed it and led me into a jewelry store.

"Why did you bring me here?"

My heart this time was really pounding very hard. The thought of him proposing to me started haunting my head at this moment. I smiled at myself thinking about that.

"Laura, why are you smiling to yourself?

"Huh? No really. Your feelings" I said, began to correct my uncontrolled expression.

"Try to choose which ring is good for you"

"What for the hell? Why did I choose?"

"Pick it first"

I began to look around at her ring and one of the rings with a small blue diamond, caught my eye. I picked up the ring and started putting it on my ring finger, which turned out to be a very fitting ring.

"This one's good"

"This one? Okay. I ordered this one yes"

The store staff began to prepare Faris' order.

"Who is the ring for?"

"For a woman. Thanks for letting me know about the ring. I can't choose myself for that"

Faris' words were like a bolt of lightning. Turns out she took me to the mall just to help her pick out a ring for her partner. My life is really sad. It is fitting that he does not feel ashamed to take me to the mall with this appearance.

While in the car, I tried to hold my tears as hard as I could.

"My earrings home. Where are you going anyway?"

I started to yell at him because I couldn't stand his attitude anymore.

"I'll take you to meet that woman"

"What's? You're going crazy? Whynot? I don't need to see your romance. It's sad why my life has to be like this"

This time my tears could not be held back. My heart was really sick and disappointed after he said that.

Faris remained unmoved and drove his car towards a park near the river.

"Why stop here? Your boyfriend wants to come here? I'm going to take a taxi"

As I was about to get out of the car, she held my hand.

"There's something I want to talk about"

I sat back and felt confused.

Slowly, he opened the ring he had bought and gave it to me.

"What does this mean?"

"Sorry I just said it now. But the ring is for you"

"meaning?"

"Honestly Laura. Ever since I knew you were married to another man, my heart ached a little. I kind of started liking you, even though I still felt bigger for Kayla. But ever since I found out she was married, I tried to stop liking her so as not to ruin her household. After I come from abroad, I intend to visit you. But it turns out that day I knew you were married. On the night that you got married, I met Kiara. She looks a lot like Kayla. There I thought, I'm starting to like it. But it turns out she doesn't like me, just like Kayla. I kept trying to get her heart but right then and there I started thinking, chasing people who do not like us is a waste and will actually make this heart even more painful. Then after meeting you again and it turns out you're divorced, I realized. Are we destined to be a match?"

My lips trembled and tears began to flow even more profusely, drenching my cheeks.

"Why do you realize Faris? Why is it that when I become a widow like this, you realize everything? Where have you been all this time?"

I kept spilling my frustration all this time on her and started to sob.

He immediately pulled my body into his arms and stroked my head very gently.

"I'm sorry. I promise I won't waste you anymore Laura. Again forgive me"

I nodded and hugged her body tightly. Hopefully, you really are the soul mate God sent for me Faris.