After talking with Kira, Aneska went to Edwin's house to change clothes and get ready.
"We'd better have lunch first, then you can leave after eating," said Mianca to Aneska who was accompanying her.
Lunch is still an hour away, said Aneska.
Kira had gone into the room to prepare a few things before they left, and to give the two girls more time.
Aneska realized Mianca's anxiety and stopped in her tracks.
"Why?" Aneska asked.
"I can only take you here Aneska because I won't be able to go to Edwin's house," Mianca answered with a stiff facial expression.
"Oh really?"
Mianca's forehead furrowed as she looked at Aneska.
"What, An? You answered like it was nothing. You don't know how scary Edwin is when he's angry," protested Mianca with Aneska's casual response. "The house is limited, only for those permitted by Edwin. You should also know that this dangerous man imposes a curfew on anyone, except with his permission," continued the girl with a sigh.
"Yes, I know," admitted Aneska.
“Well, since you know, don't take me there,” said Mianca.
"When did I invite you?" Aneska reversed Mianca's words and made the girl aware.
“Gosh, I must be crazy. Can't you stay here for now? I have a lot to say, especially about Joseph," said Mianca in a low voice at the end.
Hearing a name that was familiar to Aneska's ears, the girl reacted strongly.
"You know, he's looking for you," continued Mianca, still in a low voice. "Let's chat somewhere else, there are lots of eyes and ears here," said Mianca, looking around.
What the girl meant was the housemaids, and the guards there.
Aneska just obeyed where Mianca took her.
Zeelar's big house had many rooms so it wasn't difficult for Mianca, who was used to entering one of the rooms on the second floor and closing the door tightly. The clock showed forty-three minutes past ten, there was still time to have lunch, and prepare to leave. Kira had told Mianca that they wanted to leave later. Mianca will also come along.
"You don't need to worry, this is my room while I'm staying here," said Mianca when she saw Aneska looking around.
The girl nodded in understanding.
"Sit where you are comfortable," ordered Mianca while the girl herself was busy looking for something.
Aneska was still looking at the room, not much different from Mianca's room that Aneska had seen when they were both abroad studying. With the family's wealth, Mianca doesn't need to bother living in a rented house or dormitory because there is a special house available for them to go on holiday. Mianca's favorite colors are orange and purple, and she likes feminine things, such as make-up. and dresses.
After being satisfied looking around, Aneska chose to sit on one of the sofas. The room is always clean even though Mianca is rarely occupied.
"This is my second home," said Mianca after finding something she was looking for. The girl sat next to Aneska.
“You brought that thing here too?” Aneska noticed a small glass box containing a white snowman.
Mianca glanced at the object in her hand.
“Well, I have some, and they are mandatory where I am,” Mianca said with a big smile.
Aneska just shook her head. This thing is Mianca's favorite, there is nothing special about it, it's just Mianca's habit. When the object was in her hand, Aneska thought that what Mianca was talking about was nothing small, especially about someone whose name had been mentioned a few moments ago.
It looks like Aneska has to prepare herself to hear what Mianca might say. After all, no one would be happy if someone from the past came back. After all, Aneska had been in a relationship with Joseph for more than five years, and this brought the biggest doubts to the girl's heart about a man's love.
"I know you're ready to hear it, right, Aneska?" Mianca watched Aneska who was silent.
Aneska's eyes moved towards Mianca then nodded.
"Okay. I'll start. Since we'll be leaving the house after lunch, I'll just keep it short," said Mianca.
Aneska just nodded her head.
“So, that bastard knew you had returned from overseas. I don't know who told you about your return. But the man came to me and insisted that I tell him where you were now. I said that if I didn't know where you were, the man would be angry," said Mianca with an angry expression on her face.
There was no need to explain further, Aneska could already understand the direction of the conversation, not the man's goal. Of course, the man would only ask for a second chance for their relationship which ended five years ago. Aneska will never give that second chance, after all, it wasn't Aneska who tarnished the existing relationship.
Until now, the reason Aneska is unsure about her feelings for Edwin is because of an unpleasant experience in the past related to a relationship. Aneska is a normal girl who can like the opposite sex, and that's why she is in a relationship with a man named Joseph.
"I'm grateful you're gone, but on the other hand I'm worried about you. I looked everywhere to find you, but no one knows where you are. One of the neighbors even said that you went with several men wearing a black suit, and it looked scary." Mianca couldn't wait to tell everything enthusiastically, and with the girl's various expressions when conveying her experience of looking for Aneska.
There was no need to explain what Mianca was thinking. In the mind of anyone who saw a group of men wearing black suits and burly bodies, they would think they were debt collectors or the mafia, or something that had a tough and cruel impression. Aneska's guess was correct when Mianca expressed her thoughts.
"I thought you had been sold by your adoptive parents to a group of lecherous men," said Mianca with an expression of anger mixed with disgust.
Aneska herself held back a smile, a little funny.
“But thank God today I know you are okay. But, it turns out you were sold, Aneska," Mianca looked at Aneska intently, as if the girl was the most unfortunate.
“Well, I don't know anything either. When I came home, there were many men in black suits at home. They asked me to come with the men. At first I didn't know, but it seems like it was my destiny," said Aneska with a sigh.
“That's right, your fate is truly unfortunate. But, I'm grateful that Uncle Alendra found you."
To that, Aneska nodded in agreement. It is unimaginable that if it turned out that it wasn't the Zeelar family who got Aneska, the girl's fate would be even more unfortunate.
“Since you are here, I believe you are safe. Moreover, under Edwin's protection, I swear that no one will dare to bother you again, especially that bastard!" Mianca confirmed.
Even though Aneska doesn't understand, and Mianca also doesn't know how disturbed Aneska is by the women who come and go, with different goals, and of course different relationships. Does Mianca know about that?
"Just forget it. Do you have a new cell phone?” Mianca quickly changed the topic, "I know Uncle Alendra is very careful with new people, so you must take all your belongings before entering this house," continued Mianca.
"That's why I can't contact outsiders, I don't know how many people have called my number," said Aneska while giving her cell phone to Mianca.
"That's for sure. You will definitely also get calls from professors, friends, or anyone who wants to contact you or share information with you, including me." Mianca spoke while busy fiddling with Aneska's cellphone screen which was not protected by a lock.
Hearing Mianca's words, the possibility was big but for some reason Aneska was too lazy to accept all the calls.