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nAndien arrived at Oscar's residence half an hour later. The woman ran to the gate and asked the security guard to let her in.

"I am Lisa's friend Andien. Please, I have to meet Lisa. This is important business!

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nAfter the front guard allowed Andien to enter, she was faced with a second entrance. The woman frantically pressed the bell many times until someone answered it.

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"Oh good evening, are you Miss Andien?

" Mrs. Rusminah asked politely. The household assistant still remembered Andien's face when the woman drove Lisa home.

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"Good evening. Is Lisa here? I need to meet her. This is very important!

" Andien said, a bit worried. Her breathing was a little irregular.

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"Oh yes, Miss Lisa is...

" Not finishing with her sentence, Mrs Rusminah saw Andien broke into the house. There was no one in the living room or family's room. Andien rushed to the second floor looking for Lisa's room in a hurry.

nMrs Rusminah was still confused by the attitude of the big woman. She then followed Andien to the second floor.

"Miss Andien!

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nAndien opened all the doors and yet she couldn't find Lisa in any of the rooms. She hadn't found Lisa's room yet. The woman turned her body and glanced at one of the doors on the second floor that she had not touched at all. 'Looks like it's Lisa's room!' She thought.

nAndien approached the room that she had not opened then turned the doorknob slowly. She finally found Lisa and saw the woman was sitting and reading a book on a sofa. How shocked Lisa was to see her best friend at the house.

"Andien, why are you here!?

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"Your cellphone is dead. I called you so many times but you didn't pick it up. There is bad news, Lis!

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"My husband brought my cell phone, now I can only hold it for 2 days a week. What bad news?

" Lisa asked curiously.

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"This is bad, Lis, Clara is now working at Petersson Communication!

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nLisa was shocked, her eyes wide, her lips gaping. She put the book on the sofa and said,

"What do you mean, Ndien?

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"Yes, this morning Clara replaced your old position in the finance department. I don't understand the story but that girl that has made people in the whole department upset. She's so incompetent! I wonder how someone like Clara could get into a great company like Petersson Comm!

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"Clara who looks smart and highly educated is not competent? Wow, this is shocking,

" Lisa said sarcastically.

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"Seriously Lis! I was disgusted to see her. She is always sleepy at work! But that's not the problem, she's now your biggest threat, Lis!

" Andien took a deep breath before she told the truth to Lisa.

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"When I got home from work, I saw Clara coming home with Oscar, in his car.

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nHearing her friend's words made Lisa weak and speechless. It turned out that Lisa's guess about Clara was right. Oscar and Clara really had an affair! What kind of man would lock up his wife at home while he was having fun with another woman out there?

nLisa held back her sobs in her heart. She tried not to make her friend more worried but failed. Tears dripped from one of her eyes.

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"My guess is true. Oscar doesn't really love me. He married me because I'm pregnant with his child. Just watch, when this child is finally born, I'll be divorced!

" Lisa said softly.

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"How long has your husband been like this to you, Lis?

" Andien asked with a concerned look.

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"Since he often went overseas for his business trip. Why am I so stupid when I accepted his marriage proposal! You know, I can just abort this baby.

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"Lis, don't be like that! Oscar is your husband. You have to show them that you're his wife!

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"Ah, just forget it! If my husband really loves Clara, what can I do? I can't tell my husband to stop loving Clara. The only thing I can do is divorce. But this child will become his later, and if Clara becomes his new wife… Oh God please don't let this child be in the care of a woman as bad as Clara!

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nAndien then held Lisa's hand. Every now and then the woman stroked Lisa's pale palms.

"Lis, before you finally decided to divorce, it's good for you to talk to your husband about your relationship. The problem is you guys haven't talked about this, right?

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"Yes, how could I talk about it with him if my husband rarely comes home?

" Lisa complained.

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"Yes, you know exactly how your husband is, Lis. Anyway, don't waste anymore time, just ask him to talk! But first, have you ever asked your husband if he really likes you?

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"You don't need to know, Ndien. Every time I mentioned Clara's name, he'd always laugh at me. I don't get it, I think he's really hiding something from me.

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nAndien looked at her friend anxiously.

"Lis, if your husband doesn't love you, he would have married Clara five years ago! But he married you instead, right?

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"Yes, it's because of my mother-in-law Ndien. If my mother-in-law hadn't stopped Oscar, it's certain that he'd have married Clara five years ago!

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nLisa laid down on the bed and sighed.

"I don't know, Ndien. I want to give up. Anyway, I'll take care of the divorce while waiting for this child to be born. I no longer want to be married to a cheater!

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"But you have to gather a lot of evidence before you actually accuse your husband of cheating! Even though I saw Clara and Oscar hanging out together, it's still not enough. But don't be discouraged, Lis! Could it be that they just hang out together like you and Rangga?

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"We're different, there's nothing between me and Rangga! We are friends and we often scold each other. Isn't it obvious that Clara wants to snatch my husband and win his love back?

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"Just try talking to your husband first, Lis! How do you know if you haven't tried it yet? Remember my words Lis, if there is a chance to talk together, hurry up and talk! Don't wait too long! Otherwise your problem will only get worse.

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"Okay, I'll try it later. Thank you for telling me, Ndien. You even bother to come here. I really am so grateful to have you as my friend.

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nLisa hugged her best friend tightly. Andien was not able to help Lisa to solve the problems that exist between her, Oscar, and Clara. But at least she told Lisa that Clara was now working at Petersson Communication and so she helped Lisa to be more critical with her husband.

nAndien then said goodbye to Lisa. Once again the chubby woman hugged Lisa tightly before leaving the house.

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"Get enough rest, Lis! Don't stay up late or your baby will get sick!

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