"Arjuna, watch your attitude. There are a lot of people here, you know. Don't play around with women who are not your brothers!" angry mother. I don't think I'm happy with Minto. Because I know that Minto has a heart with Manis.
"Why, Mom? We're used to it. Embrace, hug, and have food every day. Yes, after all, Manis?"
Manis immediately brushed my hand away, then she left from there.
"Arjuna, do not be like a child. Follow Manis and apologize!" mother rebuked. In fact, I feel I did nothing wrong. But why is everyone mad at me?
I also followed my mother's orders, following Manis who was sobbing in front of the house. She lowered her head, sobbing with tears. Why? I just want to take care of her, I just want the man not to marry her.
"Why are you like this, Juna?" she asked. I was silent and did not answer. "All my life I've known you. Lately, I really don't recognize you. You don't seem like the Arjuna I know. You are so arrogant and childish. Why do you not like Mr. Minto? What's wrong with him? Is it because of you? Do you know that Mr. Minto has married me and are you angry? What right do you have?"
"Minto is not a good man, sweetie. I can find a better man than him."
"Who?" asked Manis again. Now she seemed to smile sinisterly. "Any man in this world, in your eyes, will definitely not be worthy of me, Juna. Why for you... I'm not a friend. But a toy that other people shouldn't touch. But actually, you know, Juna. I also have a life myself. It's the same with you who have been crazy about Arni. So I beg you, don't disturb my life as well as I don't disturb yours."
Honestly, Manis's words were so choking my heart. Even just to breathe, it really hurts. Did I change? I'm not like usual? Honestly, I really didn't notice that.
"I... I just want to protect you. From people who want to hurt you. That's all," I whispered.
Now Manis pats my shoulder. Then she tilted her head to look at me. Every now and then, she took a deep breath. Then she lowered his gaze again.
"Thank you. But you don't have to. Besides, Mr. Minto is now my future husband. We are getting married at the end of this month.