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"Manis--" "Master Nathan, and Ndoro Larasati are about to leave. You'd better go too."

"But--"

"Go, Arjuna. There is nothing more calming for me than you leaving."

Again, I was in excruciating pain. When Manis said those hurtful things. How could Manis say such a vile thing?

"So you really don't need me anymore?" I asked.

Manis nodded firmly, with a cold look. A look that seemed to have fed up with me, and a look that seemed to want to get rid of me.

"I'm leaving, but don't expect me to stop at nothing to ruin your marriage with that wee bitch, Manis. Because, somehow, I'm going to make that disgusting relationship you guys have... break up."

"However, if I have fallen for him, do you still want to spoil him?" I was silent again when the words were uttered by Manis. Her mouth was really spicy right now, to the point that it managed to make my heart heat up even more. "I want to be like Madam Larasati, fall in love with a mature man, and be sincerely loved. Instead of meeting a man who thinks like a baby."

Manis was about to leave, but I held her hand tightly. Her face turned to me, still with that sinister look. And for some reason, my heart burns with every word she says.

"Listen, Manis. That boy you call baby, could get you pregnant."

I immediately left Manis's house. Disregarding the thoughts that at this time, Minto was still there. Maybe he'll be alone with Manis all night. Damn that one naughty girl. Can she not feel that I am sorry and worried about it? Damn!

*****

This morning I was in the garden. Father said goodbye to the city with Mother this morning, because he said there was a friend who wanted to meet. And handed me over to Uncle Sobirin. Like I'm just a child. Can Uncle Sobirin really make me obey? This is what Father Nathan is all about.

"Uncle Junet ..." I said. When I saw the figure of Uncle Junet whom I had not met since yesterday. For some reason the man seemed to be avoiding it. "I wanted to ask," I said.