Chapter 15

Isabella's POV
After sitting here for almost a long time and drinking a few glasses of water to get rid of this feeling of anxiety. I started to think that maybe Ethan wouldn't come home today either. I started to go into my room and take a shower. Pouring water over my whole body, especially my head. To make sure that I was still sane and the water made me fresh again. Although the uneasy feeling was still there. But at least my body wasn't as wilted as before I finally decided to take a shower.
After taking a shower, I immediately got ready and packed my clothes in my bag. Planning to stay at Lila's house for tonight. Because there was no sign that Ethan would come home today. It seemed like he was still mad at me. It was clear that he was angry and he wouldn't want to meet me if he was still angry with me. I had to respect that. Let him spend his frustration outside first. Hopefully, our relationship with me will be fine from now on.
When we arrived at Lila's house, she didn't feel anything strange about me. But when she saw me carrying a backpack, she started to question me about it.
"Isabella, why are you carrying a backpack? Where are you going?"
"Lila, let me stay at your house for the night."
"Huh, where is your husband?"
"Ethan is working outside taking care of his pack."
"But you guys are fine, right?"
"Um.. yes, of course, we are very fine. Why is that? Why are you asking me that Lila?"
"Um.. no, it's just that why didn't he have time to take you here?"
"Maybe he was too busy and in a hurry so he didn't have time for that."
"Oh yeah okay, you can stay here if your husband knows about it and agrees."
"Yes, of course he agrees; thank you, Lila, you are my best friend." While hugging her I felt guilty for lying to my own best friend.
But what can I do that I have to do this? Because if not then I will end up being lectured by Lila. She definitely doesn't like my attitude now if she finds out the truth. At most, she would tell me to go home and immediately look for Ethan to apologize. She must have told me to fix my problems with Ethan first. Forgive me, Lila, I was forced to lie to you. I only dare to be honest in my heart but not with my mouth.
"Oh yes, Isabella." Lila let go of my hug.
"What's wrong?"
"Where were you yesterday? Didn't you go home straight away?"
I swallowed my saliva again. Again and again, I had to lie to her. Like it or not I was forced to make up another story to Lila. This was not my will but it has become my choice. Once again, I'm sorry, Lila. If you knew I lied to you for the second time. Maybe you would be angry with me too, just like Ethan, who was very angry with me. Until he didn't come home all night because he was so angry with me. Even though there was no big debate before, I still felt bad for Ethan. Now it was Lila's turn that I betrayed. This was all because of Lucas. I was forced to lie to the people closest to me. To my husband and my best friend who loved me so much. Hmm, Isabella, you're so stupid.
"I went straight home, I was the one who was confused because I waited too long for Ethan at home."
"Huh, how did you know I would talk in that direction?" She squealed with her index finger on her own chin.
I started to get nervous but suddenly had another reason.
"Eee... Yes, because I knew that Ethan would definitely follow me here."
"Wait, if you knew Ethan would follow you here. Then why did you come home so hastily yesterday? Were you avoiding him? Are you having problems?"
Seriously, Lila seemed to be digging into my mind. She wanted some honesty to come out of my mouth. It seemed like she was starting to smell a lie from me. She always knew if there was something odd about my behavior. But sorry Lila, this time I won't admit it to you. I will continue to act and cover up all my lies.
"Umm no, I mean... I mean because when Ethan arrived home he immediately reprimanded me and told me that he had picked me up at your house."
"Oh, I see." Lila didn't elaborate, but from her expression, it seemed she was still not satisfied with my answer. As if she was suspicious of the answer she heard from my mouth. But I pretended to be indifferent to it. I do not really care about it; just keeping quiet after this. Finally, Lila started discussing a new topic.
"What do you think when should we hold a pack meeting? All members of the Crystal Lake Pack must be gathered immediately, at least the new administrators. To prepare for the inauguration. After that let's immediately discuss the way forward. Especially in facing our opponent. Before Kanya's camp finally expands."
I took a deep breath before answering this serious matter.
"Yes, how about three days from now?"
"Ahhh, that's too long, my goodness, Isabella.. you're too slow to make a decision. Those three days are a gap that will be used by the opposing camp. If so, it means you have given up and planted the yellow flag for our pack."
"Then when do you think is good?"
"Tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?"
"Yes, tomorrow!"
"But..."
"But what else? Come on Isabella, don't be so slow!"
Lila looked annoyed at me, but I didn't mean to slow down. It's just that I'm having internal problems in my household. If it has to be tomorrow it feels too heavy. I have to see Ethan's response first. Only then will I be able to focus more on taking care of the Crystal Lake Pack issue calmly? Honestly, if there is a problem in my love life I am a little shaky. I can't concentrate and can't divide my focus. It's hard to multitask when I'm in a mess in love affairs. This is really a challenge that makes me confused and even more confused.
"Isabella?" Lila assured me by shining her eyes on my eyes while holding my shoulders with both hands.
I couldn't choose any other way but to agree.
"Yes, tomorrow." Even though with feelings full of doubt. I was really forced to say it. But what can I do, that's the best way so that Lila doesn't suspect me. Because I lied to her earlier. If I refused, Lila would be curious and a big question mark would appear from her towards me. For that, I tried to anticipate that happening.
"Good then, I'll announce it soon." With a smile.
Without realizing it, it was night, and suddenly someone came to this house.
"Who is that?" Lila and I were curious about the presence of a figure outside the house who was knocking on the door.