"Surprised you couldn't be reached, Dear? You usually never turn off your phone. Always let me know if you're coming home late. I worry that something bad might happen to you when you act like this," Airin grumbled, settling herself on the edge of the bed.Despite Fachri hugging and comforting her, Airin still wanted an explanation for why Fachri came home late without any notice at all."Ehhmm... I was dealing with issues and work at the office. And sorry, I didn't inform you because there was simply no time. I wanted to focus on work so that I wouldn't have a pile of tasks to leave behind at the university tomorrow," Fachri complained. He sat next to Airin, using his thighs as a pillow.Fachri's eyes closed. "Where's Via?" he asked when his gaze couldn't find Via."Via is in her aunt's room, Dear," Airin replied wearily. She was slightly disappointed that Fachri couldn't spare time for her, even just to let her know he would be coming home late."Why is Via sleeping there?""I had a
"Wait, Aisya," Inggrid said, attempting to hide her surprise at Fachri's arrival.Aisya nodded. She was not much different from Inggrid. Both couldn't believe that Fachri could come suddenly and cut their conversation."Yes, Sir. This is Aisya's sister. Is there something important?" Inggrid asked."Oh, coincidentally then. I want to borrow Aisya for a moment. According to the administration, there are some incomplete data." Without permission from Inggrid, Fachri approached and took the documents still in Aisya's hand. Before handing them to Inggrid, they had already inadvertently discussed Airin's matter."Sorry, Aisya. Can you come with me for a moment?" Fachri asked, his heart pounding. He was afraid Aisya might refuse and be more interested in his conversation with Inggrid.However, it seemed that was just Fachri's fear. Aisya nodded and quickly got up, excusing herself to Inggrid before heading to Fachri's room.Inggrid could only nod, allowing Aisya to leave to settle her matte
"There's good news for all three of you. The company's leader has invited us for lunch in an hour, in his office. So, tidy up your appearance to ensure you look neat and clean, even though you've been tired from touring all day. We'll gather back here in half an hour after I finish my business upstairs," the supervising lecturer bid farewell before heading to meet the company's management. He concluded his tasks before leaving his three students.Airin simply nodded. Having a little time to rest would be utilized wisely, especially since her chest felt sore from not pumping breast milk for too long. Without waiting any longer, Airin went to the bathroom to alleviate the discomfort before tidying up her appearance, as advised by the lecturer."Enough," Airin murmured to herself, inspecting her appearance from head to toe in a mirror in the bathroom. With limited time, she pumped just enough to relieve the discomfort. Afterward, she washed her face and reapplied a thin layer of makeup.
"Sorry, I can't. Please don't insist, let's end it here," Airin requested, clasping her hands in front of her chest.Pleading for Zidan to let her go, not to get any closer. She felt it was enough, as she couldn't hurt Fachri any further."Just as friends, escorting a friend home. Nothing more," Zidan replied after parking his car. "Now tell me where I should drop you off."Airin shook her head. "No, I can't disclose my address. I don't want my husband to know we met again, and I go home with you. Please understand. Being friends doesn't mean you're free to escort me like this or touch me as you did in the bathroom. And please, keep a distance, so others won't see me as a cheap woman, especially when my husband has gone through so much to cover the disgrace you caused.""Forgive me, Rin," Zidan mumbled softly, trying to reach for Airin's hand but was promptly brushed off to avoid falling into Zidan's trap."How else can I say this to you, Zidan? I beg you to step back and not get clos
The positive thoughts that Airin had been clinging to have run out as she glances at the clock on the wall. It's four in the morning, and Fachri hasn't returned yet. She has tried calling their home phone but couldn't reach him. This only strengthens Airin's suspicion that Fachri knows Zidan was the one who brought her home.However, a glimmer of hope arises when she recalls that Fachri wasn't wearing his glasses. She desperately clings to the possibility that he might not have seen Zidan, preventing her from crying in the wee hours of the morning. Airin can't fathom living without Fachri by her side.Zidan is still in her heart, but Fachri is the reason she has been able to live until now. Without Fachri, she and Via wouldn't have been able to lead a decent life without being judged by others.When Airin hears the sound of a car entering the garage, the tears she's been holding back finally fall. She hastily wipes them away before running downstairs to open the door for her husband,
If Via hadn't cried, Airin probably wouldn't have been ready to let go of Fachri right now. She feels comfortable, even more comfortable than usual, after being honest and opening up about their secrets.It feels like their relationship is returning to the beginning, like any other newlywed couple. It feels warmer and closer."Are you going to the campus or the office today, Dear?" Airin asks, preparing Fachri's clothes for the day."To the campus first, then the office as usual. But before going to the campus, I want to take you to the practice location to meet and talk with Zidan," Fachri says casually.Without knowing, Airin's body tenses at his words. Fachri is coming to Zidan's company to straighten out all the facts among them. That means..."You don't need to worry. I will speak as your husband, not a lecturer," Fachri quickly adds before Airin misunderstands and tries to stop him."Are you sure, Dear?" Airin approaches Fachri. "I-I mean, is it okay to discuss this there? Shoul
"How are you?"A bit of small talk is certainly needed at this moment before delving into the core issue, discussing Airin, his legitimate wife.Fachri appears relaxed as he enters Zidan's office. It's as if he possesses a powerful weapon to change Zidan's mind about getting close to Airin."Good. Very well, actually. Especially when I received the news that my wife's favorite cousin is visiting," Zidan replies.Like Fachri, Zidan tries to engage in small talk to calm himself down. Fachri's current visit involves the name Airin, a connection from their past that no one knows about."Ah, that's not true. I'm the cousin who always gets into arguments. I'm sure you know that," Fachri jokes, lightening the mood. It doesn't seem right to jump straight into the core issue. He wants to embrace Zidan first before laying all the cards on the table."Haha, you're right," Zidan agrees, straightening his back. "If I may ask, what makes a super busy lecturer like you take the time to meet me? Ther
"Since when did you marry Fachri?" Zidan asked, his jaw tightening. His gaze was so sharp, as if he wanted to skin Airin alive. Because today he found out who the man was that married his lover.Ah, lover? The truth is, Airin is still considered a lover after what she did."Since when is none of your business. Because ever since you left, I've considered it non-existent. So, I'm free to build a relationship with anyone, including getting married," Airin replied flatly. She now had a bit of courage to resist because Fachri had revealed their secret.Airin believed that whatever risks emerged, Fachri had prepared a way out. So she just needed to follow Fachri's wishes and walk the path he had determined."You can't do this to me, Rin. I love you, and our status is still clear."Zidan objected. Not wanting to lose to Fachri, he pressed on. Insisting, because he was sure Airin still had feelings for him. So, whatever Fachri's current status was, it certainly wasn't a big deal for him. As
And although Anne and Ardan were both reluctant, they eventually relented. Because Airin pleaded with them to approve of the arranged marriage.So the wedding took place. Azio and Joana, who once dreamed of getting married, could still find a bit of happiness. Because they got married on the same day, although with different partners.They both also worked on themselves and mended their hearts. Transforming the love between lovers into that of siblings. And replacing it with love for their respective partners. Why did everything seem so easy and painless?Because Azio and Joana convinced themselves right away that they weren't meant to be together and accepted it gracefully. After all, love doesn't have to be possessive, right?And most importantly, or the strongest reason was, the love and affection from Azelia and Reksa towards them were so great and sincere. So they could heal their wounds well and wouldn't have to endure the pain for too long.When a baby is born into the world, t
"Is that so?" Fachri teased. Bringing one of his hands to slip inside Airin's blouse.Groping her back, to unhook the clasp behind. To make it easier for him to enjoy the two mounds that had always been his favorite."I'll lock the bedroom door first. It's not funny if the kids suddenly come in and see what their mommy and daddy are doing," Airin whispered. When Fachri tried to remove the long skirt she was wearing.Fachri just nodded. Letting Airin go to lock the bedroom door. As he waited, he undressed himself so he could enjoy their lovemaking this bright afternoon.According to what Fachri wanted. When he finished undressing, Airin, who came back, began to undress herself one by one.So that by the time she reached him, she was ready to serve her husband.And as if Airin knew exactly what Fachri wanted, she immediately took control of their game this afternoon.After decades of marriage with Fachri, there was certainly no awkwardness felt by Airin. She was so free to satisfy her a
The threat from Jesi made Joan nervous. So he immediately followed Reina to the backyard to apologize for teasing her earlier."They seem perfect to be matched in the future," quipped Airin, which was agreed and nodded by everyone.A shoulder-length haired girl, with dimples on both her cheeks, smiled as she watched a man running around the swimming pool.The man seemed to be chasing a beautiful girl, with her straight black hair left loose. They both seemed very close and... in love. It seemed."You have to forget the feelings in your heart, Zel. You'll never be able to reach him even though you both live under the same roof," Anne approached the beautiful girl with shoulder-length hair. Who was none other than Azelia, her eldest daughter.Azelia, who was watching Azio and Joana running around the edge of the pool, could only nod. Her mother had repeatedly asked her to realize her status.She had tried many times to accept the reality that she was just a child of a housemaid and a ga
"That's good then. After this, Azio will never be lonely again," Airin followed up. Confirming what Fachri said. She was also truly happy they could be reunited with Reina.Not for anything else, Airin had once agreed to Fachri's strange offer to marry, just to be with Reina. The little girl who had lost her parents. But, she always tried to remain cheerful even though the wounds of loss were still etched in her heart."Mama...!" Reina exclaimed. Immediately running and hugging Airin's waist.If only her mother wasn't carrying Azio, she would have jumped into Airin's arms by now."Mommy's girl. Let's go inside, sweetheart! Daddy and Papa have to go to the office, once they're done, we'll go somewhere. Mommy has something for Reina," Airin greeted, while stroking Reina's head.What Airin said was agreed upon by Fachri. So he immediately bid farewell to the office with Ardan. After that, it was only Ardan who returned home and picked them up to go to the mall. To shop for Reina and Azel
As a gift for Fachri who was willing to return to the company, Airin gave him a night that her husband would never forget.When Azio fell asleep in his crib, Airin started teasing Fachri and provided him with such satisfying service. Fortunately, Azio, who was tired from playing all day, had no intention of disturbing his parents, who were enjoying the bliss of the world.Until midnight, the sounds of moaning still echoed in their spacious room. When Fachri was uniting and giving touches that were so intoxicating.So when the sun began to rise and its light peeked through the window curtains, Airin and Fachri were both reluctant to let go of each other's embrace. With their innocent bodies only covered haphazardly by a blanket, the husband and wife were still fast asleep in each other's arms.However, it wouldn't last long because Azio began to squirm and cry. The little baby's diaper was full, and his stomach felt hungry. Making him whimper for his mother to come and check on him."Z
"Are you okay?"Fachri quickly caught Airin, who almost fell to the floor as she emerged from the bathroom. Luckily, Fachri promptly caught her."I'm fine, Dear. I just feel dizzy, and it's normal for pregnant women," Airin replied, hugging Fachri to prevent herself from falling to the floor."Yes, they say so. Pregnant women often feel dizzy and weak in the morning. And..." Fachri blinked, rethinking what Airin had just told him.Pregnant? It couldn't be. It hadn't even been two years since Airin gave birth to Via; it was impossible for Airin to be pregnant. Moreover, his wife used contraceptives on her arm.Airin smiled, opening the nightstand drawer as soon as she sat on the edge of the bed. With a continuous smile on her lips, she handed a folder and two long, flat devices, each with two red lines. Pregnancy test kits."Before going to Bali, I had a check-up with the doctor. I wanted to see if my uterus and the scar from the operation could accept a baby. If yes, I asked the docto
Airin is amazed by the beauty unfolding before her – a waterfall with rocky walls enveloped in unique vegetation. She stands among the rocks at Banyumala Waterfall, a location not widely known yet definitely worth a visit in Bali."This waterfall is amazing, Honey."Airin plunges into the clear water flowing beneath a waterfall cascading from above, one of Bali's renowned waterfalls."The water here is known for its clarity, and the waterfall is incredibly beautiful and stunning. That's why many tourists, both local and international, come to this place. Did you bring your swimsuit? You can swim here if you want." Fachri acts like a tour guide, guiding his client, and he doesn't mind it at all.Perhaps, this is the last place they'll visit during their time in Bali. In two days, they'll return home to their usual life.Airin mentioned to Fachri that she already misses home, especially the kids. Despite being incredibly happy with her husband in Bali, being a mother naturally brings ab
The next day..."Darling, where are we going today?" Airin and Fachri are getting ready for their romantic journey exploring other beautiful parts of Bali.Both Fachri and Airin are dressed warmly. Although the weather is not too extreme, they are being cautious as the temperature has been unpredictable lately."Today, we'll climb Mount Batur. It's a mountain that many tourists seek. I'm sure you'll love it." Fachri provides an explanation."Isn't that a bit extreme? I mean, we've never done any climbing before, and suddenly we're going for a hike." Airin voices her protest."Don't worry, Darling. The hiking trail on Mount Batur is not too difficult. It's very suitable for beginners like us. There will also be many guides on-site. You don't need to worry too much, my love." Fachri reassures his wife."Alright, I'm very interested in climbing with you, dear. Let's go right away. I'm sure the place we're going to visit now is no less fascinating than Uluwatu Temple. Right?" Airin is jus
The best morning according to Fachri is, of course, greeted with the soft touch of his beloved's face on the pillow. He happily presses his wife's cheek with his thumb and forefinger."Good morning, my dear wife."Fachri fills the morning by kissing Airin's cheek several times. Airin, still half-asleep, squirms and slowly opens her eyes. The handsome face she sees for the first time instantly brightens her mood."Good morning, my dear husband. Sorry, I overslept. I really didn't realize the sun had started to rise."Airin blinks her eyes a few times. Fatigue still lingers in her body, though it aligns with the happiness she experiences spending time with Fachri."Here, you're free to wake up anytime. At home, it's different, as you have to prepare for my needs and the kids' needs," teases Fachri while giving another peck on his wife's cheek."I understand, I don't mind. Even though I have to do it every day for you and the kids."Airin gets up from bed, stretching. Then she ties her h