"I'm glad you're staying here longer." Ningsih made a sad face when Arini was about to say goodbye. The woman who was a year younger than Radit chuckled softly. "I'll often stop by when I have time, Mom. Incidentally, on campus, there is a dormitory for female lecturers who are still single. It would be a shame to waste it.""Never mind," said Ningsih finally."Mom, Arini also has her own life. I don't think it's possible to stay with mom all the time," Radit admonished. He then glanced at his childhood friend. "I hope you feel at home in the dormitory, Rin.""Yes. Thanks for taking me." Arini nodded and smiled at Amanda as well. Inevitably, she gently rubbed the head of Ayra who was in the woman's arms. "I'll take my leave, beautiful. Bye-bye.""Keep up the good work, Auntie. Come home often." The statement just now made Ningsih narrow her eyes. Trying to find the oddity in what her daughter-in-law said. It was strange, she thought. Amanda should have show
"Oh my goodness." Amanda gaped for a moment and then chuckled. "Did you just ask me a question? Or... just for fun maybe?""Why, I was just curious. Do you love Ayra or not? That's all."Amanda, who had just placed the baby clothes in the original row, nodded quickly. "Ayra is part of Dinda, my real sister. She's my niece if you remember. Huh, you. Your question sounds ridiculous. I love her." The answer just now made Radit smile with satisfaction. While his wife was now immediately walking towards the cashier. Luckily, there was no queue like when they were at the shop next door."Consider it my treat. Don't be shy," said Radit who quickly took over Amanda's shopping. Again, the man used his own money to pay for what his wife bought. Including when the two decided to have dinner out."
Fool. That was the curse Radit directed at himself. Causing the thought that had thought that Amanda wanted to have a child from his seed. Even though he knew that his wife was dreaming of marriage with someone else out there."Mom said you didn't leave the room after lunch," Radit said, changing the subject. Amanda immediately got up from her seat. Then put the gadget on the sofa. Leaving Radit who was still frozen in place."Husband coming home is welcomed," sneered Ningsih when she saw her daughter-in-law emerge from the room. "Offer me a drink. Coffee or tea.""Yes, mom," said Amanda quickly. She didn't want to argue with her mother-in-law who had just protested her behavior. Her feet were about to step back int
"Yes. The lowly woman," Radit said emphasizing his original sentence. Amanda suddenly widened her eyelids. She was surprised by what Radit had just said."Do you realize what you're saying?""Why, hem?" chuckled Radit with a crooked smile. "Your attitude towards your lover has shown clearly who you are. A pushover and completely worthless. A cheap woman who can easily -" A hard slap now landed quickly on Radit's left cheek. Making the man no longer able to continue his sharp-sounding words."Watch your language!""Hey, are you offended?" snapped Radit as he fingered his heated cheek. "Show me which side of you is valuable. You even dared to lie to everyone about our intention to leave. What if Daddy finds out? He'll have a heart attack. Or mom? Her high blood pressure will flare up. What a selfish woman!"Amanda growled. Her hands were clenched into perfect fists. Feeling insinuated by the sarcastic words of the man in front of her. "You say I'm selfish? H
"Don't blame Amanda, Mom. This is all because of me.""Stop defending your insolent wife!" snapped her mother her eyes flashing with anger. "Oh My God!! How could my son be so stupid? He married a woman who can only be used as a display.""Mom.""No! This can't be allowed. I don't want my son to be played with." Ningsih was about to leave. However, Radit had already moved quickly and hugged her from behind. "Let me go, Radit! I want to complain about this to Mr. Yuda. Let him know what his son is like." Ningsih's fierce face now turned to Amanda who had appeared in front of her. What mother's heart wouldn't hurt when she found out that her marriage was just a plaything?"I'm sorry, Mom," Amanda whispered."Don't apologize to me! To the One Above! You lied to God, your family, and all of us. How could you!" Ningsih was already sobbing and holding her head.&
The words just now made Amanda reflexively widen her eyes. "You've got to be kidding me. This isn't funny.""I'm serious," said Radit who was now staring intently at his wife's tanned eyes. "I did promise Mom not to divorce you, but... we can still separate according to the original plan.""What do you mean?""You can sue me, right?" Radit now smiled briefly until he finally chuckled softly. He was right about what his husband had just said. Amanda nodded and said yes. Ah. She was surprised and even shocked for a moment. It was unthinkable to live with a man she didn't love for a long time. Now the two of them are walking hand in hand towards the ballroom. Attending the wedding reception of one of the lecturer's children who works at Radit's place. So before flying to Singapore, they stopped b
What happened a few hours ago made Amanda realize that she had fallen deeply in love with Ayra. The baby girl who was only considered a niece and nephew has now managed to grab all the attention of the beautiful model. Only then did she understand that the child's condition was important above all else. Ayra only had a fever. Not a serious illness or anything. However, Amanda's brain had guided her into a state of panic. Thinking that the baby, who was almost three months old, could get worse. There was some truth to that, too. That was draining her energy. Even now. What if he was allowed to choose Ayra instead? Would Radit not mind if his daughter was taken? Ah. What kind of thinking is that? How could it be? Her husband only had one child who was a memento of the fruit of love with his late wife. She definitely couldn't be selfish. Her reverie was broken when she heard Ayra's whimper. Amanda, who had been lying down with her e
"Ayra kept crying. That's why I brought her to the front of the bathroom. What do you think I'm crazy?" Radit no longer made the chatty comments he had earlier. He realized that he had gone a little too far. Naturally. He was a man after all. Easy to get angry and get emotional because his biological needs are not channeled properly.Ayra is crying."Yes, dear. I'm right here. I was just taking a shower. Already?" coaxed Amanda who was busy calming Ayra. The baby girl even refused when her father wanted to hold her. She was scared because she heard a loud noise that had accidentally caught her ear a few moments ago."Scared, hmm? I'm sorry," said Radit, who was very sorry. However, Ayra still struggled when Radit's hand was about to reach her. Inevitably the man could only watch."Daddy is like that because he was surprised. He loves you. It's okay, dear." Amanda now smiled lovingly. Knowing that her son was still scared. "With me first. Yes?
At first, Radit, who was already an acute pussycat to Amanda, was very worried when he saw the person in front of them at this time. However, his worries slowly disappeared after witnessing how his woman no longer wanted to avoid him."What's the beautiful child's name?" Amanda asked with a smile.The one-year-old baby girl on her mother's lap squirmed a little. Then she smiled and looked embarrassed."My name is Aulia, Auntie."It was Tisa, the mother, who answered the question just now. Shortly thereafter Amanda stretched out her hand and was greeted with a peck by the baby. Making Ayra, who had been sitting quietly in her baby chair, suddenly rebel. The behavior of the future sister of Amanda's twins became the attention of the adults around her."My mom!!" screeched Ayra with ey
For the past day, Amanda had been mumbling to herself in her room. The beautiful woman only came out to fill her stomach or occasionally see how Ayra was doing. Of course, she was still upset that her husband left without inviting her. Even though what Radit said earlier was true. He would probably be exhausted because of their very busy activities until the evening. Even so, Amanda's little heart didn't accept it. So she was pouting now. "Just come in. It's not locked," said Amanda, looking at herself in the mirror. A few seconds later Ningsih appeared, carrying Ayra who was already asleep. Her mother-in-law entered and laid her granddaughter down on the bed."Me and Tiara are going out. Ayra is with you first." Amanda immediately winced. Why didn't they want to invite her too? Or at least make small talk. "Where are you going, Mom?""Tiara asked to be accompanied to the supermarket. To buy some fruits," Ningsih answered. "Ayra will be left alone if you c
Amanda reflexively widened her eyelids when she felt pain in her abdomen. Radit also realized that his daughter had woken up."Mom!!""Yes, sweetheart. Why did you hit my hand anyway? You hit your mom's stomach too." Radit grumbled while looking at his wife."It's okay," said Amanda who then sat down. Then she smiled at Ayra who was already pouting. "What's wrong with your child, why are you hitting him again? You said you loved him too, why is that, hmm?""My mom!"The little girl gave her daddy a sharp look. As if to tell him that Amanda only belonged to him. While now Radit is only a listener to the two mothers and children who started talking.Now in her soft voice, Amanda explained that Ayra's attitude was wrong just now. There was no raised tone or annoyance caught on the face of his beautiful wife. Making Radit even more amazed at his woman."Next time talk nicely, dear," Amanda said, to which Ayra nodded in return. "Try saying sorry to daddy. You were already beating too. You
"What's wrong with you? Your pregnant wife is stressing you out. What do you want, huh?" Radit shook his head slowly with his head bowed. He did not dare to look at the mother's face who was nagging him. While Tiara was only silent while looking at the two in turn."I'm just worried about her," Radit said in a soft voice. "I never thought that Manda would be pregnant with twins. That's very risky." Yes. It wasn't that Radit wasn't happy, but the worry he had was more than anything at the moment. Bad memories of his previous wife's death began to dance in his head.Seeing his anxious face, Mrs. Ningsih chuckled softly and pulled out a chair so that she and Radit were now facing each other. One hand touched the shoulder of her only child. "Let go of what has happened. I know that you're afraid that Manda will experience something similar to what happened last time, right?" she asked, to which Radit quickly agreed. "Everything is out of our control as humans, D
"There's not just one doctor. There are many choices and I think... this is the best. He's also more pro-normal labor." Radit said with a smile. He was no longer angry because the topic of Dinda had come up again, even though it wasn't intentional. "That's it then," Amanda said later."Or do you already have your own choice of doctor, hem?" asked Radit as he slowed down his vehicle.Amanda shook her head quickly in response. "I haven't been back here for a long time. So it's up to you where we go.""Who knows if there are suggestions from friends or colleagues on social media," Radit muttered."Not really. My only friend was Tisa and now I'm too lazy to get close to anyone. Besides, I already have a husband and children. That's enough for me." The statement just now made Radit realize that the woman beside him had been introverted for a long time. Even when she was with the late Dinda, Amanda seemed indifferent. She never showed a friendly attitude towards e
Something was off. That's what Amanda concluded now. She could not ask Radit because the atmosphere was not favorable. Moreover, Ayra began to whine because she wanted to be on her lap."Yes already. Just a minute, honey," Radit said to his daughter. He began to pull the vehicle over and then got out of the car."MOMMY!" Ayra was already impatient. Her hands and feet were busy thrashing. Making Tiara who held her a little overwhelmed. For a few seconds, the little girl smiled when the papa took over and put her body where she wanted."How is it, honey? Are you comfortable?" Radit asked after moving Amanda's seat back. Leaving a little distance so that his beautiful wife's legs could move more freely. "Already," Amanda replied casually. Then Radit returned to driving the car as before. Meanwhile, Ayra already looked happy to be on her mama's lap."Ma?""Yes, sweetheart. Let's go back to Medan," Amanda said with a smile. Throughout the trip, her
"Yes. One moment!" Amanda finally spoke up as well so that the people out there were no longer busy calling out. The beautiful woman looked nervous because she was confused about what to do. While Radit watched with an annoying smile."Honey, hey," called Radit who quickly tucked some of Amanda's hair behind her ear. Then gently wiped the beads of sweat that remained on the beautiful face. "Calm down first. Don't panic. What are you afraid of, hem?"Amanda chuckled. "Grandma and the others are here, Radit. Look at us! Still disheveled like this.""Yes, dear. I know. There's no need to panic so much. Don't forget that we are a legally married couple," Radit explained that it was true. "Whatever it is ... the important thing is I don't want to look like this.""Okay, okay. I'll take you to the bathroom," Radit muttered later."What's with the sheets? It's dirty."Radit nodded. He put on his pants and top with a taxing motion. Then his hands moved quickly to pull each end o
Radit did not answer the question immediately. The man published a smile for his guilt-ridden wife. Then pulled her arm gently to erode the distance created between them. "There's nothing to regret, honey," whispered Radit, who was hugging his wife from the side. Inevitably landing a soft peck on his woman's temple. "Ayra is still small. She doesn't understand that soon she will have a younger sibling.""That's exactly it, Radit. I don't want her to feel rivaled."Radit tightened his embrace again until he could feel Amanda's bouncy stomach. "Hey, don't be afraid of that. Our children will not lack love. God is never wrong in determining the destiny of His servants." Their conversation no longer continued because Amanda had yawned several times. Even so, Radit also decided to fall asleep next to his wife. Now the small family is compactly sleeping together on the bed where Ayra is on the far left side. No one can guess who woke up first between them. Even no
What her grandmother said was also proven. It had only been three days since Radit left, and Amanda was already feeling homesick. The beautiful former model sighed when she saw the clouds outside. It must be a bad signal and make her unable to meet via video call with her husband. Since expressing their feelings for each other, the love in their hearts has only grown. This is the risk especially when they are in a long-distance relationship.Amanda smiled and shook her head as she realized she was in love. Until a knock on the door made her quickly straighten her back."There are a lot of packages arriving, Nda," she reported, pointing at the door. "Your husband intended to make a surprise but instead he's being a nuisance. It's embarrassing!"Amanda blinked her eyes. "What's up, Grandma? Did Radit send something?""Yes," said her grandmother quickly. "He didn't know the address of this house. But the package says the village head's house. See for yourself!"