BAIDER (ENGLISH VERSION)

ANMELA’S POVPublished by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Everything went back to normal. Since that happened Laurent never went far from me. He was always in my apartment, taking care of me, making sure that I was safe. Kervy transferred to our school and promised to always look for me, too. Laurent had finally accepted him. Actually, they became friends.

When we had hung out he was also there, including Alem and Ardent.

One month had passed and we were fine, the days went smooth. Just studying and after that, working and going home. Laurent did not get tired of fetching me and accompanying me home despite how tired he was in his duty as a doctor.

One afternoon, I was shocked when Kervy said farewell to me. They were moving to Canada for good and for their family’s business. He became a good friend to me so I felt sad. My time with him was just short, but he made sure that he showed me how he was sincere saying sorry for causing me trauma.

Now, It has been two weeks since he left.

“OMG! I passed! I thought I’m gonna take the quiz again!” Alem was swaying her waist, raising her hand and waving the test paper above her head.

Our quiz for today had ended a while ago. That was the life of a nursing student, so tired of everything. We should study day and night to be able to pass every subject because that was not easy. There were times that my eyes were blurred, but I was still strong enough to finish the book because I was thinking of my parents.

“Hi, Laurent!” When I heard the energetic voice of Alem, I immediately looked at my back. The huge formation of smile could be seen on my face.

I ran faster, jumped to hug him on his waist. I was always excited to see him because he was the only person that could complete my day.

“How’s your day?” I was expecting that the first line would come into his mouth. He was often making sure that my day was all right.

“Tired. Another exam.” I buried my face on his chest. I could smell his perfume that was why I sniffed him until he chuckled.

“What are you doing?”

“You smell manly and addicting!”

He moved down because my height was small, he kissed my head and caressed my cheek into curvy motion. “Weekend is coming. Would you want to go to your province? To smell fresh air?”

“Next time. I’ve no money to tra-”

“I’ll go with you.”

I immediately gave our bodies a distance. My eyes were widening as I observed his face. “You what?”

“Let’s go to your parents.”

“Oh, gosh! You are not kidding?” I jumped two times and wrapped my hands on his upper arm.

“I’m not.” He looked at Alem. “Would you want to go with us?”

“OMG! I’m in!” Alem jumped like I did, but she suddenly stopped. “How about Ardent?”

“He can go, too.”

“Ahm, we’ve got a problem.” I scratched my forehead, being shy to the two of them. “Our house is not that big. Last time, it’s just wood.”

“I’ll take care of that, Baby.” Laurent enveloped my waist with his hands.

I stared at him with full admiration. He really did everything for me.

“Hi, Ladies!” Suddenly, there was someone who put his arms on my shoulder. When I looked up, I saw that it was Ardent.

When Laurent looked at him badly, he removed his arm. “Your boyfriend is annoying. Possessive.” Ardent rolled his eyes. He walked towards Alem instead and gave her a fist bump.

Lately, they were not often fighting. They were closed in some aspects like food trips or going to the bar. Of course, I would not come if Laurent was not beside me. I did not want to repeat the same history. I did not want to fight with him.

Laurent brought me home and as usual it was either I would cook or he would invite me to eat outside. Tonight, I just cooked menudo for the two of us. He loved the food so he ate too much and after that, we relaxed on the couch, watching a movie.

“Laurent, would Lauressa not be mad? Or your parents? You are always sleeping here?” My head was on his lap while he was sitting, eating popcorn.

“She is so mad.” He said without emotion. “But I don’t mind.”

“Hey! You are bad!” I stretched my hand to reach the popcorn and put it into my mouth. “How ’bout your parents?” I asked again since he did not answer.

“They are in Pulchra. They won’t know.”

“Aren’t they going home?”

“They are, but that’s to check us and then go back again.”

“Why?”

“Family’s thing.”

Here we were again. The magical ‘Family’s thing.’ Every time I was asking him about his family, they would spell out. Every single detail was hidden.

“Laurent, can you promise me?”

“Of course, what’s that?” He stroked my hair in a gentle way.

“Can you stop killing?”

His body froze, he looked at me for a second and then opened his mouth, but no words came out.

“Please? Can we just live a simple, peaceful life? What if we create a family? Do you want them to live in fear because their father has an enemy?”

The expression on his face became cold and unreadable. When I was telling him about making a family, his mouth was shut. That made me so sad because I could not see that he had a plan for our future.

To be my husband someday.

After a few seconds, he spoke. “Okay.” He gently removed my head from his lap, and turned off the TV. “Let’s sleep. We need to prepare for tomorrow’s travel to your province.”

He walked towards the room and then stopped when I spoke.

“If you kill another life again. I will…” I bit my lips and cleared my throat, “leave you.”

I meant that to prevent him from killing. He should not put the law in his hand. He should not cut others’ lives when he wants to.

I love him so much. I do not want him to risk himself every day. He should prohibit things that hurt me and one of those is putting himself in danger.

“I can’t promise, Anmela Eris. I’m sorry.” He blew a sigh. “It’s a… family’s thing.”