While on the way back home, Adriana and Zach just kept quiet to each other.
Zach glanced at Adriana who was just silently staring at the view from the windshield. But the woman was crying and trying to hide her tears from the man who gave her a ride.
'Still Maura the most important things. I should be happy because he was willing to divorce me, but why does it hurt so much, ' Adriana thought then took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. 'Oh my God, make me strong.'
"No need to hide your tears from me, Adriana. just cry if that can make you relieved, "exclaimed Zach as he focused on driving.
Adriana was silent because she was caught crying but she wondered why Zach was able to come on time and know her sadness. The woman turned to look at the man beside her with a probing gaze.
"Have you been following me since earlier?" she asked.
"Eh, no," said Zach lied.
"Then, how do you know I'm sad?" asked Adriana again.
"I saw you as if you were arguing on the street earlier. Moreover, last night you also said you were going to get a divorce, that's why I know, " Zach explained easily
Adriana was silent again because Zach's explanation made a lot of sense.
"So, what about your troubles? Are you guys going to divorce?" asked Zach pretending not to know.
"Yes," replied Adriana, nodding.
"I'm sorry about what happened to you. Whatever your problem, it's a shame if Evan will become a victim of your divorce," said Zach then turned his car into the yard because he had arrived at Adriana's mother's house.
"Whether we are divorced or not, Evan will still be a happy child and still get affection from us. Because there is no such thing as an ex-child," Adriana replied with a flat gaze and then immediately opened the car door.
Zach also came down and followed Adriana who walked towards the main door.
Adriana, who felt she was being followed, suddenly turned around and Zach hit her until she fell on her back on the floor.
"Adriana!"
"Ughh." Adriana winced in pain on the part of her butt which hit the floor. she glanced at Zach who looked panicked and immediately helped her back to stand up.
"Sorry I did not mean it." Zach looked down at Adriana who was rubbing her buttocks that might be exposed to dust on her dress. Luckily it was not revealed when she fell, or he might see her sexiness.
"Yes, I know, but why did you follow me?" asked Adriana curtly.
"Of course because I wanted to stop by. You have the heart if you don't let me stop by after hitchhiking in my car," explained Zach.
Adriana exhaled roughly and immediately pushed the door to enter, letting Zach come in and invited him to sit on the sofa in the living room.
"What would you like to drink?" she asked.
"No, I have drunk coffee earlier," Zach replied with a sweet smile, making Adriana, who was in a bad mood, smile.
"Where's Evan?" asked Zach.
"Maybe playing in the living room," said Adriana then walked into the living room.
Adriana walked into the living room where she saw Evan playing with his grandmother while watching TV. The woman approached her mother and told her what had become of her decision with Mark.
"So, you're going to get a divorce?" Emma made sure.
"Yes, Mom," said Adriana, bending her face, her eyes glancing at Evan, who was about to become a victim of divorce. "Do you think I'm too selfish?"
"No, Dear. Sometimes we just have to take big steps for a change. make your failed marriage a reminder that you must be more careful in choosing a man for your future. I don't want you to fall into the abyss of marriage which doesn't make you happy at all, "said Emma, stroking Adriana's hair.
Adriana immediately hugged her mother and sobbed. she couldn't cover up how sad this divorce was but she had to stay strong and start to cure her broken heart.
"By the way, I heard a man's voice outside. Is Mark still here?" asked Emma as she let go of Adriana's hug.
"He's not Mark, Mom, but Zach," replied Adrina.
"Zach is Jack's cousin, right?"
"Yes," Adriana briefly then smiled. "mommy still remembers Jack, too."
"Of the many young men who were your boyfriend in the past, mom always remembers. and mommy reminds you, don't often change partners after the divorce. Look for a partner who accepts you for who you are and wants to get serious right away, if necessary, get married right away."Emma is already thinking about Adriana's second marriage. Geez, looks like seeing her daughter divorced from Mark is such a happy thing for her. Maybe because she doesn't get along with Mark or his family anymore.
"Mommy. don't talk about marriage anymore. I still shudder to be approached by other men and fear the wrong choice. Besides, Mark hasn't legally divorced me yet. I'm still legally his wife and I'm waiting for a summons from the court for our divorce trial, " Adriana exclaimed with a sullen glance at her mother who had thought too far.
Emma chuckled and thought of Adriana's neglected guest. "Uh, you better meet Zach. He can be mushroom if you don't chat," she exclaimed.
"Yes, Mom," said Adriana then got up from the chair and approached her son who was playing with a small toy car on the table. "Come on honey, someone's looking for you outside."
Evan immediately followed Adriana into the living room to meet the person who was said to be waiting for him.
Arriving in the living room, a smile grew on Evan's lips when he saw that the guest was Zach who had accompanied him in the hospital and gave him lots of toys when he was sick.
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Mark was driving his car at high speed towards Maura's house. He looked furious when he remembered how Adriana had gotten into Zach's car instead of being willing to be driven by him.
"Damn! Maybe she was already playing behind me with her friend. she hypocrite woman!" Mark chuckled annoyed and even accused Adriana of cheating on him. Even though it's clear he started the fire of the affair.
Arriving at Maura's house, Mark immediately entered and asked about the whereabouts of Maura and her parents to the maid.
After receiving an answer that Maura's parents were away, while Maura had been in the room since morning without wanting to go out for breakfast, he immediately walked down the stairs to his mistress's room.
"Maura," called Mark when he arrived in the room. he saw Maura sitting on the bed and leaning his shoulders against a pile of pillows.
Instead of answering, Maura looked away.
Mark approached and sat on the edge of the bed right next to Maura.
"You are mad?" he asked.
"I'm just disappointed because you are still holding back Adriana, who asked for a divorce. Your mom told me everything when I came to your house," explained Maura without turning her head.
"I'm not holding it. I'm just sorry if we divorce, our son will be the victim. and now I understand why she wanted a divorce immediately, " said Mark curtly remembering when Zach was with Adriana.
"What is the reason?" Maura asked, squinting at Mark.
"She's back close to her old friend," said Mark then looked at Maura very intensely. "And now I know, you are the only girl who loves me sincerely from the past until now."
"And you just realized it." Maura looked away.
"I will marry you after my divorce is over. I will never let you leave me again because I can't live without you, "Mark exclaimed while touching Maura's chin and forcing a look at her face.
Damn! promise-keeping man and boaster! just now he begged to come back to Adriana but after being rejected it even slandered and immediately married his affair.
"Really? We're getting married?" asked Maura with sparkling eyes.
"Yes. I will marry you and we will always be together." Mark confirmed.
Maura immediately grabbed Mark and kissed him aggressively. Her hand reflexively grabbed the man's shoulder and suppressed his increasingly aggressive kiss as if she didn't want it to end.
Mark returned the kiss savagely so that without realizing it he had climbed onto the bed and made Maura lie down. He continued the kiss while stripping his cheating clothes impatiently. Ah, they made love that morning. take advantage of the opportunity of a quiet home atmosphere.
During almost that day too, Maura and Mark spent a lot of time in the room without legal status. Hem, Adriana's decision to ask for a divorce is indeed true. because Mark is just an unfaithful and insolent man. accustomed to having love without a legal relationship.