William braced himself in front of Emely. He didn't know where she was coming from, he didn't even know her.
"Why did you suddenly slap him?" William asked with a cold face and a sharp look.
The woman became even more furious because it turned out that Emely was defending her. He ignored William's question but instead tried to grab Emely who was behind the burly man.
"Heh, you! I remember, yes. Don't ever go near Leo or I'll make you regret it for the rest of your life!" he shouted making several pairs of eyes glance at their existence.
Instead of being angry, William raised an eyebrow. He then glanced back for a moment, looking at Emely with a sinister smile.
"Listen, someone bumped into you, Emely," William said, then looked back at the woman in front of him.
Amid fear, there was annoyance in William. How could the man mock in a situation like this?
William cleared his throat before starting to speak. "Listen, Miss. It wasn't the girl behind me who approached the police, but Leo was the one who chased her first. If you want to be angry, just be angry with Leo. Not at my future wife," William explained at length.
Emely was pensive as she heard William speak. The girl only knew that William was quiet and cold. As it turned out, there were times when that person spoke a lot.
The woman who was none other than Riana was astonished. Even his mouth opened slightly.
"So she's your future wife?" Riana asked nervously with embarrassment.
William let out a long sigh as he put his hands in his pants pockets. Time has to be wasted on trivial matters like this. However, if left unchecked will have an impact on him too.
"It's like that. Tell Leo, don't go near Emely anymore. He's getting married, find another woman." William said while pulling Emily's hand who was also embracing Clara to enter the school.
Meanwhile, Riana just stood there with various flavors. Of course, shame dominates over the others.
***
William focused his gaze on Emily's cheeks. He could have treated the bruise on the girl's cheek. However, their ego and prestige made him hold back.
"Well, how come Aunt was mean? Why did you hit the teacher?" Clara asked, still looking annoyed.
At that moment, Clara hugged Emely silently. He was scared and didn't even dare to utter a single word.
William was silent for a moment. He seemed to be thinking about answering his son's question. This is what makes William want to find a wife who can be used as a babysitter. So, William didn't have to think hard to give a logical answer for a child of Clara's age.
Emely who saw William's silence finally chose to speak. He felt sorry for Clara, having a father who answered even the simplest of questions was so hard.
"Not bad, honey. But, Tente didn't know the truth. Because she didn't know, so she hit Mother," explained Emely while stroking Clara's head.
Clara just nodded, while William was silent with admiration that suddenly burst out of nowhere. However, William was still William. He certainly puts his selfishness and sense first.
"But why didn't Auntie apologize, Mom?" asked Clara again.
Emely smiled, the smile that William caught was very reassuring. This was the first time he saw a girl's smile that could make his heart calm.
"Not yet. Auntie will apologize later. Maybe not now," said Emely, getting Clara's response by nodding her head.
The little girl no longer asked questions. And William thought it was a wonderful thing. It was different when Clara was with him, he was dizzy to answer questions from the little girl.
William cleared his throat, trying to neutralize the strange feeling that had been filling his heart. He returned to acting like William normally. Cold and pretentious.
"Okay. I'll go first. Leave Clara, I'll also pick you up later," said William, only to be nodded by Emely.
William saw the slap on Emily's cheek again. He wanted to ask about the girl's condition, but again his ego got in the way. In the end, only words of farewell came out of William's mouth.
Emily took a deep breath. His chest suddenly felt tight at the memory. He should have realized he had nothing to do with Leo anymore.
The girl shook her head, this matter should be saved for later. Now, it's time for him to fulfill his duty as a teacher. Emely also invited Clara to come to class. He would think about his matters later.
***
The roar of a car that Emely believed belonged to Leo entered the courtyard of his house. Too lazy to meet the policeman. However, Emely remembered what William had said when he took her home this afternoon.
"If you want to get away from the woman who slapped you, be firm with the Leo. I'm telling you, the woman will keep after you before you let go of the Leo."
It might sound sarcastic, but William had some truth in it. Emely also doesn't want to have enemies because of being approached by Leo. Emely didn't even know the woman's name.
Leo knocked on Emily's door. The girl quickly opened it and told Leo to come in. This time he will confirm his choice.
"Emely, how are you? Have you made up your mind?" Leo asked as they sat down in the living room.
Emily was silent for a moment. He thought about the conversation he had with Leo yesterday. Emely seemed to have found an oasis in the arid hope when Leo offered a household dipper. The man also promised to help Emely solve the problem with William even though Emely had not told him in detail.
At first, Emely was overjoyed to be able to get away from William and fulfill her dream of being side by side with her childhood patron, Leo. However, events at school make Emely realize, that Leo is not the man she used to know.
Leo's life has changed, and so has he. Moreover, Leo is a police officer, many events will never be predicted in the future. That's not the main problem. However, he did not want to be the target of the woman who slapped him. Or maybe the other women around Leo.
"Emely," Leo called, causing Emely to turn around immediately.
Emely took a deep breath, then she smiled. A forced smile.
"I can't, Leo," Emely replied instantly making Leo sluggish.
"Why?" Leo asked probing.
"Because I will accept Mr. William's proposal. Also...."
Leo waited for Emely to continue. However, it didn't happen because suddenly the main door was banged very loudly, making both of them turn their heads.
Emely and Leo suddenly stood up. Fear was evident on Emily's face, while Leo looked confused. Who came to the house? Moreover, the uninvited guest was pounding on the door brutally.