"What's wrong with Radit, dear? What's the hurry?"Amanda shook her head weakly. "Something urgent maybe.""Even though I've been trying to cook him fish baked," said Tiara, who looked disappointed. "Never mind. I'll just ask the security guard to bring her to your house." If only Ayra could be left behind, Amanda would have followed her husband. So now she could only surrender with a restless heart. Ayra whined spoilingly. Showing her teeth that had grown again at the age of ten months exactly today."Patience, dear." Amanda hugged her crying daughter tightly. In fact, for almost half an hour she was busy coaxing and holding the stocky body."Mommy!""Are you hungry? It's already nine o'clock. Just drink milk, okay?" Amanda coaxed again. Thankfully Ayra did not protest. Maybe it was because she was drained of a lot of energy that she sucked up the bottle of milk given by her mother. Only when her clear eyes closed did Amanda sigh in relief.
"Don't believe what they say."Amanda was still silent. Her brain was digesting the words of the two women who were in the hospitalization room earlier. Until a gentle touch on the back of her hand made her turn her head slowly."I don't know how to respond either," she said with a sad smile. "You guys even hang out together a lot.""Syakila is my assistant on campus. Please don't misunderstand," Radit explained later. "Arini must have told you about this, right?""It doesn't matter where I found out. You better take responsibility!" said Amanda in a hoarse voice swallowing the disappointment that filled her heart again."It wasn't me who did the harassment, Manda," said Radit who was getting frustrated. "I only entered the hotel room after reading a message from a strange number. Then I saw Syakila who was already without...ahh." Radit growled as the situation be
"Why?" Radit responded to the question with a shake of his head. The next second the man was poking at his gadget to make sure of something. Inevitably the mother gave the code for the call to switch to loudspeaker mode.["Hello!"]["What's up, Mom?"]["Daddy... is gone. He died."]"Oh my!!" Ningsih's voice rose an octave until the middle-aged woman closed her mouth. Shocked by the news just now. After that, Radit lowered his cell phone and was silent for a moment. Then he looked at Ningsih's face, which had turned sad. Clearly this sad news would hit the soul of a woman who was sleeping inside."Speak softly, Dit," said his mother. "Manda must be devastated. Let me take care of Ayra first.""Yes, Mom." Radit nodded faintly. He then stood up and walked towards Ayra's room. The door of the room opened slowly. It revealed the beautiful face of Amanda who was fast asleep on the bed. The sight made Radit unable to disturb his wife's peace. Howeve
Radit immediately widened his eyes after hearing the words just now. Both of the man's eyebrows were interlocked with a forehead that began to wrinkle deeply.What was that? Was Amanda going to sue him for divorce again?"Manda went to there?" Radit asked, wanting to make sure his eardrums were still functioning properly. His mother's quick nod made him chuckle softly. "Why didn't you tell me?""What was that? Are you deaf?" Ningsih became angry. Radit immediately growled lowly. He knew there was no point in arguing with his mother. He would lose either way."Is Mr. Radit coming?" said Asih later. "If not, I'll cancel the call to Mrs. Tiara's driver.""So," Radit replied briefly and quickly. Throughout the trip, bad thoughts continued to haunt Radit's head. He didn't even realize that he was passing the wrong intersection. "Eh eh! Sir, how come this way?" Asih immediately muttered while glancing at the rearview mirror that hung on the dashboard of the car.
Suddenly Radit stroked his heated cheeks. Looking at the perpetrator who felt no guilt. Hah. If only it wasn't his son, then the man would make a calculation quickly. "Honey, why did you hit your father anyway?" Amanda scolded after sitting on the floor with Ayra on her lap.The innocent baby chattered while shaking her head. "No no no! My mom!!" She meant to say that Amanda was her mommy. So the papa should not come closer. He also hugged Radit's wife possessively. Radit was worried, but he didn't get tired of it. Instead, he deliberately approached Amanda's other side. Preparing to rest his head on his wife's empty right shoulder."No!" screeched Ayra who was already acting fierce. "My mom!""Yes, yes. This is your mom, but this is my wife, dear." Radit giggled amusedly. Amanda, who heard the two children and father arguing, exhaled harshly. Inevitably she got up and carried Ayra to walk."Ayra still doesn't understand, Radit. It's useless to tell her,"
While her husband seemed to be getting flustered, Amanda refocused on arranging the biscuits in the jar. Leaving her in-laws to talk all they wanted."What do you want to ask?" Radit forced a smile.Ningsih cleared her throat for a moment and then placed her hands on her chest. "You always say that Manda is a good mother for Ayra.""Am I wrong? Mom thinks so too, right?" Radit asked back."Yes, but... do you realize that?" The mother then looked sarcastically at him. "Here Manda's status is not just as a mama. She's also your wife. You've never said that she's someone you truly adore.""Mom," rebuked Amanda who began to shake her head slowly."Shut up, Manda!" her mother-in-law snapped. "Don't expect your husband to be sensitive. Radit is just like his late father. He needs to be beaten before he realizes." Amanda could only grimace when she was stared at fiercely like that. So the woman excused herself with the excuse of wanting to visit Ayra. Not forgetting to give cod
It was useless for Radit to threaten in any way. After all, he had been there for an hour and still didn't get an answer. "We really don't know, son," said Tiara, who looked pityingly at Radit now. "Since leaving this house, Manda has visited to see Ayra. The last time was two weeks ago. Now we only exchange news.""Then where's her cell phone number? Let me know, Ma." Radit exhaled harshly because of his current irritation. Tiara quickly took out her cell phone. She showed several unfamiliar numbers that had no names on the flat screen. The last call happened at exactly eight in the morning. Unfortunately, none of those listed there could be contacted again. Making Radit chuckle softly because he lost track of his wife."Be patient, Dit. You shouldn't be so angry," his mother reprimanded him. "Poor Ayra has been crying because her father ignored her. Look, your son even fell asleep.""What should I do, Mom?" Radit sighed in frustration. "You guys don't
Behind his desk, Radit was still smiling to himself. Completely unconcerned about what was happening around him. Not even Sebastian's arrival was noticed by the man."Hello!" The voice just now made Radit hurriedly put his cell phone on the table. His face was still smiling after staring at his friend's arrival."You surprised me," Radit said with a quiet snort. "How is it? Can't you accompany me? Come on, Bas. I really can't wait anymore.""Oh my, this lecturer!" Sebastian snickered. "That's not asking, you're insisting. You bastard!""I could go alone, but I need you to make sure Amanda wants to meet me." In the end, Sebastian nodded in agreement to Radit's offer. His action just now made Ayra's biological papa immediately squeal with joy. Without even realizing it, he had jumped incoherently."You just pray that Manda will still want to see you again," Sebastian said, making Radit a little worried. Here they were now. Both of them had been
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!"