Throughout the night, Dali couldn't sleep peacefully. Dali's mind drifted to a photo that the woman shared. I don't know what her name was, but she was beautiful and looked about the same age as Edward. Not like her who was much older than Edward. Even though his health had been declining lately. Such as weakness, headache, and nausea.
However, Dali felt that he couldn't do anything about it. He can only be annoyed with Edward who has been trying to touch him all day. Yes, just a touch of affection and support. But still Dali was uncomfortable every time she remembered the photo. As a result, last night Dali slept with her back to Edward who even wanted to hug her. In fact, isn't Dali usually the most excited when Edward touches her?
The whole night was passed with numbness. In fact, Edward seemed to be struggling to persuade her to be frank and indirectly tried to comfort her. But, Dali still did not budge. The woman was already discouraged.
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Dali visited the cafe mentioned by the woman while fully dressed for work. Dali wore a balzer, light makeup, and carried a briefcase because after the meeting she would go straight to the office. Let him be a little late for work as long as his curiosity and worries are resolved.
Dali looked around the table. There weren't many customers this early in the morning. So Dali immediately saw a woman who was none other than the strange woman in yesterday's photo. She had a beautiful face, naturally white, with a thin chin and wavy hair.
Ah, exactly the same as the photo of the woman he saw yesterday. The difference is, this time her appearance seems more luxurious. Unlike Dali who only put his hair in a ponytail while the rest he dressed in ordinary formal clothes. So, before Dali felt intimidated and felt inappropriate himself, it was Dali who would intimidate the woman first.
Dali placed the bag on the table with a fierce face. She didn't hesitate to stare into the eyes of the woman who didn't seem to care about Dali's arrival.
"Oh, so you're the one who sends messages to people carelessly?" Dali asked without preamble.
Dali was still annoyed, because without greeting or greeting, she sent photos to strangers at will. But it seems like the woman's character is crazy. Being insinuated so instead of being guilty, she giggled without sin. Her hands were still busy stirring the coffee, again. As if she deliberately did not appreciate Dali's arrival.
"Hihihi. Relax, Dali. You still have plenty of time to chat with me, right? I was even willing to sacrifice my time with Edward to meet you," the woman explained proudly.
Damn it! Does she know that Dali has a bad temper and likes to throw tantrums? It's only just begun that she seems intent on roasting people. It's like she's ready to face him physically and mentally. Dali was forced to sit in front of the arrogant woman with an annoyed face. It's good to play with Dali!
But, that woman is a bit crazy. She really treated Dali like a guest to the point that she was willing to call waiters to ask Dali to order drinks and snacks. Dali was forced to comply. He couldn't wait to talk to this insolent woman.
"Already? Now, explain who you are and why you got a picture with Edward!"
The woman held out her hand. "I'm Intan, Edward's girlfriend," she greeted.
Dali deliberately refused to accept the hand out of disgust.
"Oh my. Edward's lover? It's hard to have a handsome husband. So many people like to claim to be his girlfriend," Dali quipped indifferently.
The woman immediately looked angry at Dali's accusation, which seemed hurtful even though it was true
The woman immediately looked angry at Dali's accusation which seemed hurtful even though it was true.
"You should be the one questioning yourself! I've been Edward's lover for a long time. You are just a new person in Edward's life. Aren't you afraid that you're the one claiming to be Edward's lover?" the woman blasted.
"Hey, what the hell? Watch what you say! I am Edward's legal wife. Who do you think you are? Huh!" Dali raged back.
It was okay to call the legal wife as someone who claimed to be Edward's lover. Doesn't her status invalidate all the facts?
Meanwhile, the woman named Intan began to look at Dali with deeper sadness. She seemed to be hurt by Dali's rage.
"It's all because of your parents! Your parents are selfish, you know! We were in our love phase and were deliberately separated by moving out of town to match you. That's why I don't accept it. I followed him here too. I don't care if I have to play with fire in someone's household. Fuck you! After all, Edward still wants to have a relationship with me secretly!" the woman shouted in a high tone.
In fact, her language style even changed to lo-gue. Were their parents really that selfish? Yes, it seemed like it was true. Wasn't that also the first feeling Dali felt when her mom forced her to marry Edward? But why was there another heart that was also sacrificed?
For some reason, Dali felt a little pained hearing that woman's tantrum. She instantly felt like a bad woman who would take someone's lover for granted. But no, Dali had to look tough.
"Cih. No need to make things up! Edward says he loves me almost every day. Are you dreaming?" Dali scolded to cover her sadness.
The woman's face, which had been fuming, now looked down at Dali. "Hahaha. Stupid old virgin who never knew love like this!"
"Wh-what?"
Insolent woman! How dare she call Dali an old maid. Yes, even though it could be said that way in the past. But, hearing such a statement uttered by a woman who claimed to be her husband's lover was much more painful. Moreover, it was true that Dali was practically blind to love. It's nonsense to love a young piano player. Dali didn't even know where he was. Does that mean she is that stupid? Ah, Dali's eyes somehow felt hot.
"How do you think elegant guys cheat? An elegant and smart guy like Edward wouldn't make his wife feel abandoned when he cheats on her. On the contrary, he will try to unite his wife so that she and her PeDenya feel that they are the only women. How's that? You feel stupid now, don't you? Edward used to laugh at you behind your back because you so easily assumed that," the woman added.
It hurts. Why did Dali's feelings hurt so much like being squeezed and torn at the same time? Dali couldn't bear to hear the woman's statement. Dali felt so hurt that he couldn't say anything else because he had been too naive in matters of love.
Moreover, it cannot be denied that the person who tends to actively invite sex is also her, not Edward. In fact, wouldn't most men who love their wives tend to be more sexually excited and easily aroused? But why did Edward seem to do it just to compensate for his aggressive satisfaction?
"So what is your purpose in telling me this? Huh!" Dali asked a little snapped.
The woman's eyes were already unable to contain the tears that began to well up. Perhaps, Dali was blatantly showing his defeat before the woman Edward loved. But, what else could he do? His strongman demeanor was fading now.
"I want to claim my rights! I don't want to just be Edward's illicit lover anymore. I want Edward to be mine completely because I am the one who deserves to be with Edward. Not you!" she shouted once again.
Now, Dali could not hold back her tears that had already escaped. Dali immediately got up and snapped back.
"You crazy woman!"
Dali got up from the dining chair without even touching her order. Not to forget, as an ethical and financially independent woman, she of course left cash to pay for the meal. The amount was more than enough to pay for both of their orders.
Let the harlot realize that without Edward, Dali is still able to stand firmly on her own two feet to get through the day. Remember, Dali is a great woman! She thought to herself as she left the woman alone.