THORNS IN MARRIAGE
CHAPTER 34 - BEGINNING TO REALIZE THE BELOVED TWO MEN

Azan Fajr was heard from the mosque near the factory area.

I got up and went to the bathroom to clean up and wudhu.

The body still feels stiff as well as pained because of the long journey.

I hope Boss Gege doesn't feel the body ache that I think he does. My prayers are in my heart for the best man I've just known.

Think back to yesterday and last night. Makes me sigh. Confused by what I think right now.

I should be happy. I should be happy. But... I don't know. All I thought about was the feeling of drifting and a hollow soul. I don't know. Looks like I'm not ready to think about a new companion after what happened a month or so ago.

I also have not met Bang Irsyad again to ask the decision to go to the religious court to take care of our divorce papers.

She is married to Katliya. But just marry siri. Can't get married officially unless there's a widower's certificate, but I don't know. Nowadays people easily get the way even though through illegal routes aka illegal roads that are not allowed. Hm...

After the prayer, I opened my phone. And as I thought. There was a lot of chatter coming in from Jordan. There were even 45 calls he tried to make.

...Lianas. How are you doing? (at 04.30)...

...Lianas. Where was papa buried? (at 04.31)...

...Missed call from Jordan 4x...

Liana, please. Light up hapemu. Please share loc let me come to your parents' house (at 05:03)

Missed call from Jordan 5x

...Liana (07:12)...

...Liana come on, please (07:30)...

...Liana, where are you? How are you doing? Papa's funeral went well? (at 09.00)...

I took a breath for a moment. It was like feeling the tightness Jordan felt waiting for my phone to come back on.

...Liana, spirit y (emoji hand clenched) spirit. I understand how you are, because I was in your position at this time. Liana, call me quickly if you feel better. I'm always there for you. I'm waiting for you. (at 10:25)...

Missed call from Jordan 4x

...Lianas. Have you eaten yet? Don't forget to eat, you'll get sick. Eat huh? Please call me. I miss you (at 11:02)...

...Lianas. Hi (at 13:00)...

Unanswered calls pause every half hour from Jordan.

Treeetc... Treeetc... Treeet

"Hallo's? Jordan!"

...[.Lianaa! Liana how are you?]...

Melted my tears. I immediately sobbed at Jordan's riled voice.

Like there was a strong urge to indulge and lean on my SD friend. Seeking protection from his attention all along.

"Jordan... Hik hik hik! Jordan...! My dad's gone, Jordan!"

...[.Lianas! Lianas! I want a VC, huh?]...

We video call-an with eyes looking at each other. There were ripples of sadness in Jordan's beautiful eyes that made me no longer ashamed to show her the flow of tears.

"Jordan..."

...[.The patient one, huh Lian!? I'm there for you, don't be afraid. L'm... I'll take care of you as much as I can. I will try to do my best for you, Liana!]...

Hearing Jordan's words made my heart pound.

I feel... Jordan is trying to tell me his deepest feelings. And I feel so guilty for Jordan as well as my boss Jonathan.

"Jordan...! Am I a shitty friend? L'm... Like I'm using you."

...[.No, Liana. It is natural for anyone who is sad and almost down. You need a confiding friend also a complaining place friend. We are more than friends. Isn't that right, Liana?]...

Deg.

True allegations.

"But our friendship has just been established again this fortnight. I...had been so insolent to tell all my complaints to you. It's always about sadness. I want to share my happiness with you too, Jordan!"

Deg deg deg

Deg deg deg

Deg deg deg

My heart raced in the morning. The bashful sun gushed slowly from behind his quarrel.

Just like me who feels like I'm back at 32. When my husband said he wanted to get married again, and then dumped me for his pregnant affair. L'm... Between the two handsome men who seemed so attracted to me from the side of my feminine instincts.

Lordy! Is this the happiness you gave me? Are these the two loves that come after the catapult?

Lordy! I should what? Must how? Should you be happy or sad to find these two loves? And which one should I choose? Jordan or Jonathan?

Tok tok tok tok

Tok tok tok tok

"Just a second!"

...[.Who, Liana?]...

"Come, Jordan! Maybe Genta my brother! We will work from today. Jordan! I hung up on him, didn't I? I'll chat if I'm not busy!" I whispered to Jordan on the phone.

...[.Yes, Liana! The spirit! Happy work, huh? Don't forget to eat breakfast before work!]...

"Yes. Assalamualaikum!"

...[.Salam waalaikum]...

Clik.

I closed my video call and half ran to open the room door.

"Mbak Citra?"

"Sister Liana! This... Clothes for Boss Gege's Big Brother!"

The image stood in front of the door with her sweet smile. In his hand was a hanger shirt wrapped in plastic parachute.

"Come, Brother.kubantu. Boss Gege is waiting at the dinner table for breakfast!"

I gaped confusedly as Madam Citra pushed me gently into the room.

There are some really pretty clothes to suit my size. And Mrs Citra helped me try it one by one.

"Well, sister Liana looks beautiful and elegant!" praise the image with sparkling eyes.

"This one too. Beautiful, gracefully charming!" the compliment again made a red blush on my face.

"Mbak Citra! I love this last dress! More reserved and more polite!" I said I was staring at myself in the mirror.

"Yes. This shirt is also the most beautiful to wear Brother! Come on, Boss wait!"

"Wait on! Koq, working at the factory wearing this shirt? This isn't your uniform?" I asked because I felt weird and weird.

"Not! Brother will be Boss' personal assistant starting today. Let's spirit!"

"Huh? Personal assistant? Khan Boss has a private secretary? What's his name, I forgot, Ma'am!"

"Mrs Febri? There are. But Boss wants Big Brother to be his personal assistant."

"Mbak Citra! I don't have any skills, do I? Me too.., fat. Less attractive and my appearance is even striking the eye!" I said somewhat protesting and confused at Citra, ART Boss Gege Jonathan.

But Citra just laughed as she shrugged her shoulders and pulled my wrist with a joke.

"Come on! Boss Gege rarely wants to eat with girls. I think today it's different. Much fresher and more vibrant. You have just returned from a far away city. But... Mm... Come tell me, there must be something going on between you!" whispered Citra makes me blush.

Ah, shame on me!

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