Chapter 54 - Come Back

Early morning, the sun was shining brightly, entering through the gap of the partly opened luxurious white curtain. Its light hit the end of the bed which had fallen apart from last night's rough play. The light flashed on Lisa's cute face, making her look so dazzling. Lisa then slowly opened her eyelids. Her eyes felt so heavy. It felt as if she didn't sleep all night.

Lisa looked up at a large clock on the wall. It's 10 in the morning. She was really late today! Lisa got up from the bed slowly. Her body was still sore from the rough games her husband played last night.

She turned to the left side of the bed, and found Oscar no longer in her room. Even the man's robe and suitcase had disappeared! She didn't know where the man went, Lisa didn't really care about him this morning.

The woman got up from the bed and stepped into the bathroom. She washed her cute face with cold water and brushed her teeth. She also didn't forget to comb her messy hair. Lisa stared at the reflection of her face closely in front of the giant glass in the bathroom.

There was a bite mark on her lower lip. Her neck was covered with rash marks left by Oscar last night. When Lisa sat on the toilet, her butt was very sore. There seemed to be some wounds there.

She didn't dare to look all over her body which now looked like a battered person. Lisa didn't think her husband could be as sadistic as last night. She looked back at her face in the mirror with a sad look. Her breath began to falter as she stared at her face.

"What was my fault that Oscar dared to torture me to such an extent!?" Lisa pounded on her dresser. Her hands were clasped together, covering her tear-stained face. She cried all morning until someone came knocking on her door.

A hotel clerk was bringing her a tray. The man asked permission to put the breakfast on the hotel table then thanked her and left.

Lisa looked at the tray with an astonished look. As far as she knew, she hadn't called the restaurant for breakfast. So who sent her the breakfast for this morning?

The tray was filled with a bowl of soup, a slice of bread and butter, not forgetting a beef and an egg and a few slices of sausage. There was also a glass of fresh milk. Lisa took a piece of paper that was on the tray. She opened it and recognized the familiar writing.

'Eat up, you must have been very tired last night. Greetings, Oscar'

"Son of a bitch!" Lisa tore the piece of paper irritated and threw it in the wastebasket. She was eager to throw the breakfast tray on the floor, but she refrained from causing a mess.

Lisa couldn't stand the emotions that were raging inside her. She cried again and knelt down. Her hands covered her messy face as it soaked in tears again.

"You bastard! Last night you hurt me and now you're trying to fix me by sending breakfast like this!? Oscar you're the lowest scum!" Lisa threw the fork at the door. Her exploding emotions could no longer be stopped. She curled up and cried even louder.

A few moments later, someone knocked on her door. She opened the door, and it turned out to be Dani.

"Miss Lisa, sorry to disturb your time, but I just wanted to remind you to get ready to pack all your belongings. Oh and don't forget to have breakfast, the trip from Bandung to Jakarta is quite long because the toll road is said to be jammed today!" The man explained expressionlessly.

"Wait, Mr. Oscar, where is he?"

"He had returned to Jakarta early this morning. He had a sudden business so he said goodbye early. Oh one more thing," the giant said. "When we arrive in Jakarta, I will take Miss Lisa to Mr. Oscar's house since he asked me to do that,"

Lisa wiped the tears from her cheeks. She just nodded and thanked him. The door then closed again. Lisa took a deep breath, held it for a moment and exhaled. She tried to calm her chaotic mind that morning.

Today was the last day Petersson Communication employees stayed at Parahyangan Resort. Lisa immediately finished her breakfast with a little annoyed heart then packed all her belongings.

***

At 12 noon, the buses parked in the parking lot of Parahyangan Resort were getting ready. All employees of Petersson Communication had gathered completely and checked out from their respective rooms. In the lobby, Lisa was seen standing with a sad face and puffy eyes. Andien immediately went to her friend.

"Hey Lisa! How come you're looking so limp? Have you stayed up all night? Did you watch a soccer match last night?" Andien asked cheerfully.

"No, Ndien, I feel frustrated today. I don't understand what life is doing to me!" Lisa replied irritatedly.

"What's the problem? It's Karina for sure, right? Tell me!"

"I can't Ndien, I can't tell you here. We'll only attract people's suspicion!"

"Ooh, it must be about 'that'"

"Yes, you know yourself. I don't want to discuss it anymore. So how's your vacation at Parahyangan Resort? Is it fun?"

"So crazy, Lis! Finally, my brain feels refreshed after working my ass to death from morning to night in the office!"

"Have you tried the laptop yet?"

Of course! Crazy that it really is a sophisticated laptop! Duh, if there is an event like this every month I'm really excited to join in!"

Not long after the two friends talked, the buses were coming to pick them. All employees then rushed to put their suitcases and belongings into the trunk and then boarded the bus.

This time, Andien sat beside Lisa. Andien knew that Oscar had already left, so she accompanied her friend who looked sad and funny.

"Look Lis, I sat with you today. Don't be angry, okay? Sorry when I left you before, I purposely didn't sit with you!" Andien teased, her voice was cheerful and her face was radiant.

***

Upon their arrival in Jakarta, all employees of Petersson Communication returned to their respective homes with their preferred transportation. Some were picked up by their husbands or relatives. Some returned using private vehicles. There were also those who chose to take public transportation like Andien.

Andien then waved at Lisa. She hoped that her friend would be happy again after this. She hugged Lisa tightly. After that, the woman with the plump body said, "Be careful on the road, Lis, I hope your relationship with 'that person' will last!" Andien immediately ran over to the online motorcycle taxi that had just arrived.

Lisa just chuckled at her best friend. Her thoughts were still mixed up about Oscar. Lisa really didn't know what to do after she got home and met her husband. For a moment, Lisa had a hunch that something bad was going to happen to her.

'Did Oscar marry me for love? Or is it only his trick to save his reputation?'