Lilia still remembered when William and Sara left Indonesia for a career in Hollywood. The two of them announced that they would not return until they became successful. Now that Lilia met them again in this shop, she cursed her entire plan to boost her mood earlier.
As Lilia froze in her dressing room, she heard William's voice.
"This dress suits you, Sara. You look beautiful in it." His voice was heavier and more mature than it was three years ago.
Lilia didn't know what to do. She was conflicted between sneaking out or waiting until Sara and William left the store.
She was so troubled that she did not realize how long she'd stayed there when she heard the store manager called, "Miss Lilia, is there anything I can help you with? Are you okay?" Asked the manager in a worried tone.
As soon as Sara heard Lilia's name, the smile on her face disappeared. She returned the shirt she had just tried. Her gaze moved to the closed changing room, then shifted to William.
In an instant, Sara smiled again, "Will, let's go to another shop. I don't like the clothes here!" She pampered as she took William's arm.
"Okay, let's go." William said while nodding casually.
Seeing William's calm reaction, Sara returned to a sigh of relief. The two of them left the shop without a word.
Meanwhile, Lilia remained silent in the dressing room until the sound of the two's footsteps faded. After making sure they were gone, Lilia finally came out of the changing room.
"Miss Lilia, are you alright?" The manager immediately approached Lilia and handed her a bottle of water. He was regretful of his carelessness.
The manager was aware of the rumors circulating about Lilia and William's breakup three years ago. He also heard the news that William Anggara had just returned to Indonesia. However, he never expected that the two of them would meet at his shop. Even worse, William was with his new lover.
Lilia just smiled at the manager and accepted the water bottle. She looked down at the clothes she was trying on.
"I want these clothes and the clothes I have chosen. Please send everything to my address."
The manager let out a sigh of relief that Lilia didn't blame him, "Fine, just leave it to us!"
*****
It was getting late when Lilia left the mall.
The full moon was hidden behind the clouds, but the light of the stars in the sky gave a peaceful feeling. Unfortunately, Lilia could not enjoy the night sky. She put on her sunglasses and walked quickly toward the highway. The woman just wanted to go home without seeing anyone again.
Sadly, her hopes were dashed when a tall man got in his way. The man's appearance was hidden by the darkness of the night, causing Lilia to take a hesitant step back.
"Lili." There was only one person who called him by that nickname. The man's deep voice sounded familiar to her ears.
The man came closer and Lilia could see William's figure more clearly. His athletic body was clad in a dark blue shirt. His black hair was neatly combed, flashing his smoothly crafted jaw. His gentle and romantic gaze always melted Lilia's heart back when they were still together.
However, that was no longer the case.
Lilia took a deep breath and straightened her back, "Long time no see, William." Lilia said in a flat, emotionless voice.
Lately, Lilia often imagined how she would react when she met William again. Would she be able to hold her anger toward William? Or would she just cry in his arms and forgive him?
Now that she faced her former lover, William's presence no longer evoked any feelings in Lilia's heart. Whatever feeling she had toward him that might have remained before had evaporated, vanishing with her tears last night.
William frowned at Lilia's cold attitude. He put on a sad face while trying to speak as softly as possible, "Earlier in the changing room, why didn't you come out and greet us?"
Lilia just smiled sarcastically, "Why do you want me to greet you? So you can introduce me to Sara?"
"Lili, it's not what you think. At first Sara and I ... "
"Enough!" Lilia immediately interrupted William's words, "I'm not interested in anything that happened between you and Sara. I have other things to do. So go ahead and leave me alone!"
Lilia walked past William without even glancing at him. Ever since that man betrayed her sincere feelings of love, Lilia vowed she would never trust William again.
William, on the other side, hadn't given up and grabbed Lilia's arm, "Lili. Please listen to me." He said pitifully as he pulled the woman closer.
Lilia lost her balance and hit William's broad chest. She could smell the fresh fruity scent–his signature scent–and also the strange perfume scent from his body.
Lilia glared at him and tried to push William away, but the man didn't budge.
"William Anggara, what exactly do you want from me ?!" She asked coldly.