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
"Marry Radit.”“W-What??”Amanda looked up, her eyes widening in shock, her face still bearing traces of sorrow. She couldn’t believe the unexpected words she had just heard from her dad.“You heard me right. I want you to marry Radit. Be his wife and also Ayra’s stepmom.”“NO WAY!” Amanda snapped sarcastically, her voice loud as she rejected the absurd request. “I do want to get married, Dad, but definitely not to Radit. I’m going to marry Andre. He even proposed to me in London.”With confidence, Amanda raised her left hand, showing off the blue diamond ring on her finger, a gift from her beloved fiancé. But her dad remained unmoved, as if her evidence held no significance.“I’ve never asked much from you. This time, please listen. You’re the only one I can count on.”Amanda let out a small scoff. “I love Andre, Dad. I only want to marry him!”“Ayra needs a mother’s love. You’re the only one who can give her that. I can’t bear the thought of Radit marrying someone else. You’re Dinda
Amanda's heart pounded wildly when she saw her dad lying motionless on the floor. She immediately dropped to the ground nearby, her legs feeling weak beneath her.The ER waiting room became the silent witness of her pacing back and forth, anxiety etched on her face as she waited for the doctor's report. So lost in her own thoughts, she didn’t even notice the intense gaze of a man watching her from a distance. Only when they both approached the wide-open glass doors did she realize he was there.“Family of Mr. Yuda?”“Yes, I’m his daughter, Doc,” Amanda answered quickly, trying to step forward. But her arm was suddenly yanked back roughly. Her brows furrowed as she turned to see who it was.“I’ll go,” the man said curtly.Amanda raised an eyebrow as he cut in front of her and walked inside. Left with no choice, she stayed back, waiting with Mama Tiara.“Radit cares a lot about your dad,” her stepmother said with a deep sigh, a faint smile crossing her lips. “He’s been part of the famil
"Mom, I'm still going to marry Amanda."The words made Amanda turn her head slowly. Right next to her, Radit stood tall, lowering the hand that had touched her shoulder earlier. She blinked slowly, unable to believe what the man—still her supposed brother-in-law—had just said."You don’t consider me your mother anymore, Radit?" his mom said, shaking her head, her gaze looking hurt. "I came all this way to defend you. And this is what you do?""Mom."The woman took a step back, then glanced at Amanda, her father, and her stepmother with a disapproving look."You’ve brainwashed my son. You’re all cruel!"After hurling those words, she stormed off. Radit quickly excused himself and ran after his mother, leaving Amanda frozen in shock, unable to utter a word."Sweetheart, come on, let’s have breakfast. I ordered chicken porridge earlier. It’s on the coffee table," her stepmom coaxed.Since Amanda didn’t respond, her dad gestured to Tiara to lead her to the table."Dad.""I’ve already eate
The dad was right. Sooner or later, Amanda would become Radit's wife. No matter how much they delayed it, the outcome would still be the same.There wasn't much to prepare since the atmosphere at Yuda's luxurious house was still filled with mourning. Earlier this evening, the middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief as the doctor had permitted him to go home. That’s why tonight, all the extended family was gathered to hear the important news that would take place the next day."That's great, Yuda. We fully support Radit getting married," chimed in one of the relatives in the living room."Yes, Ayra won’t lose love and care because her aunt will take over raising her."There were countless more words of encouragement received by Yuda, making Amanda's father even more confident in the decision. Meanwhile, the two soon-to-be newlyweds were having a private discussion in the backyard, choosing a quieter spot so others wouldn’t overhear."Listen, Radit. Our status only applies on paper. D
“Are you drunk?”Amanda took a step back as her husband’s body moved closer. Fortunately, she had locked the door earlier. If not, someone might have come in or peeked into their room, especially with a few relatives still staying over.“Dinda.”“I’m Amanda!!”The voice made Radit shake his head weakly. Especially when he blinked slowly and saw the face of his late wife.“Sorry,” he said apologetically. “I was just—”“Quick, change your clothes! I don’t like that smell,” Amanda snapped, pushing his hand away so he would leave her alone.Believe me. There was a small pain that pinched her chest. Amanda chuckled softly, mocking herself for still not believing that she and Radit were officially husband and wife.“Manda?”Amanda quickly wiped away the disappointment in her heart and said, “You can sleep on the sofa, right? Dadang changed it to a bigger one this afternoon. It’ll fit you.”Radit nodded slowly. “Sorry about earlier, Manda.” Amanda stayed silent, returning to adjust herself i
Radit chose to pull over the car he was driving right in the rest area on the right side of the toll road. Not wanting the situation to turn even more heated. Evidently, at this time the two women who stared at each other fiercely quickly broke their eye contact."Take a break for a while. I want to have coffee. Maybe you and Manda want to go to the toilet too."Her mother nodded quickly. "I'll give you some tea at the same time, Radit.""Yes, mom." After saying that, the middle-aged woman quickly left the car. She didn't care about Amanda who was still silent. Radit took the initiative to get out and open the door for a woman who hadn't even been his wife for 24 hours."I'm sorry.""No need to apologize. My ears get hot listening to you say the same thing over and over again," Amanda snorted with a sour face."Yes, yes. Just be patient, Manda. Mom does like to be snappy. She's nice. The proof is that she can melt with Dinda." Amanda just roll
Radit's steady nod of his head made all the customers in the stall fall silent instantly. After that, they looked at Amanda with an incredulous look."What's wrong?" Radit asked later. "There's no rule that says a man whose wife dies needs time to remarry, right?" Suddenly they shook their heads in unison. Radit smiled and finished paying for the food he ordered. Initially, the atmosphere in the beautiful house belonging to Radit's family heritage seemed quiet after lunch. The mother chose to rest in the room. Meanwhile, the two married couples were still at the dining table."Not even a sink?" Amanda chuckled with a dismissive look on her face. Radit responded with a casual nod. Inevitably grabbed the cutlery they had just used. "Let me show you the bathroom. Just in case you want to pee or something. Help me wash the dishes too.""Teach your wife to clean up, Dit, don't be a spoiled brat from the city!"
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!"