"Honey, take a break!" shouted Balqis, waving at her husband.Mustafidz picked up his son and carried him on his back. He danced his way to Balqis. But as soon as he turned around, Mustafidz was surprised. He stopped to see who was behind his wife."Edgar?" asked Mustafidz as if he couldn't believe what he saw.Balqis, who was preparing food, also turned around. She was equally dumbfounded to see a man standing in front of her. She was even more shocked when she realised that the man who was once present in her life was holding a woman's hand."Edgar?" Balqis whispered. She, who had been lifting the teapot and pouring water into the glass, stopped. "Elissa?" asked Balqis again when she realised that the woman whom Edgar held was her own best friend.Balqis got up. Mustafidz also approached. His son ran to hug his mother. He immediately sat on Balqis' lap."Mom, drink!" he pleaded with a not-too-eloquent pronunciation work.Elissa was about to release her hand grip on Edgar. Instead of
"Do you know why I asked you to bathe together?" asked Edgar.He was now together with Elissa in one bathtub. Elissa turned her back to Edgar while Edgar combed Elissa's hair using shampoo."This must be one of your ways for me to forgive you, right?" asked Elissa.Edgar chuckled. "Yes. But that's not all. Bathing together for married couples is highly recommended. In our religious teachings, bathing together can make the relationship between husband and wife more romantic. But unfortunately, we must do it quickly, and no making out here."Elissa, who heard this, turned around. Her eyebrows knitted, and her forehead wrinkled. "No making out here?"Edgar nodded. "Yes, because the bathroom is the only dirty place in the house. So hurry up and finish your bath!" Edgar said. He then splashed the water in the bathtub on Elissa's face."Honey!" cried Elissa.Edgar laughed. Elissa, who was initially annoyed, laughed too. She did not want to be outdone and sprayed water on Edgar's face."And
Edgar went into his room. He took a drink of water. His head felt dizzy. His vision felt blurry. Cold sweat began to pour down his forehead. Edgar sat down. He just remembered that he had not eaten anything. This morning, Elissa had left ahead of him. His wife's nausea had subsided. He didn't leave a message. Edgar only knew that when he woke up and found Elissa gone beside him.Edgar thought that instead of cooking for himself, it would be better if he ate out. After all, his in-laws were also both leaving in the morning. Perfect, this morning, there was only Edgar at home.Instead of having breakfast by the roadside, Edgar went straight to the construction site. He thought there would be a nearby cafe or eatery open. When Edgar arrived at the site, he was greeted by the arrival of investors.Naia groomed herself before entering the room. She applied lip balm and then smacked her lips. Only after that did Naia knock on the door."Come in!" said Edgar.Naia entered with a blossoming s
Elissa closed the eyes of Edgar, who was reading the report file. Instead of immediately removing Elissa's hand from his eyes, Edgar smiled."Time to rest, honey, don't keep working!" she quipped."It's only been a while. It's about to be done," Edgar said.Elissa lowered her hand from Edgar's eyes. She then put away the files scattered in front of her husband. After that, Elissa sat at the table right in front of Edgar. Elissa raised her arms and embraced Edgar."You want ...."Elissa raised her index finger, placing it before Edgar's mouth. "Shhh!" she said.Elissa then untied her hair. She waved it around and then embraced Edgar again. Elissa's gaze seemed to light up. Her tongue came out and licked around her lips. Seeing Elissa behave like that made Edgar swallow. He laughed. His goosebumps got a little goosebumpy watching his wife, who looked different."You want to be a naughty woman, huh?" joked Edgar.Elissa laughed out loud. Once again, she shook her hair. "Shut up, you're m
"Are we taking this? Seriously?" asked Elissa when she saw the pickup in front of her lobby.Edgar smiled. He nodded. Elissa was getting more and more confused with her husband's strange idea. Maybe she could accept it if they went to a deserted place. But this was going there in a unique way. Elissa could only shake his head. She was a little embarrassed to see her parents watching them from behind."Let's go!" said Edgar. Without waiting for his wife's answer, Edgar carried Elissa, putting his wife into the pickup truck.Elissa screamed in shock. But eventually, she laughed as she climbed in and was seated in a chair Edgar had arranged. On top of the pickup truck were two sofas like thrones. Two large white sofas whose edges were upholstered with gold-coloured iron.Seeing his son and daughter-in-law so intimate made Desmond and Ira laugh. Yes, he often made out with Ira but never imagined being alone together like Edgar did. Just this time, Desmond was sleepless, imagining where th
"Slow down!" said Elissa. She limped along while Edgar held her hand.Hearing Elissa's words, Edgar just smiled. He continued walking, this time a little slower. He was looking for the best way to ride."Can you?" asked Edgar as he jumped over the rolled grass spread evenly on the sand."I am pregnant. Not old!" said Elissa with a laugh.She then jumped as Edgar had done earlier. "See?" she said. Elissa was walking again. This time, she was in front. One step at a time, she trod the dunes. It was a bit difficult because the sand that was stepped on could not remain in its position. But with such a peaceful mood, Elissa did not feel the fatigue from climbing the dunes like this.Edgar could only shake his head at his wife's behaviour. She was indeed pregnant, but she had not changed at all. After experiencing it himself, Edgar was truly convinced this time. Having a romance after marriage was beautiful. Look at Elissa now; there isn't a day when she doesn't smile. It seemed like every
Edgar held the hand of Elissa, who was still lying on the bed. Desmond and Ira sat behind them. Both of them held hands, strengthening each other. They did not expect this to happen at all. Desmond stared wide-eyed. Her eyes were red. Her breathing was laboured. The veins on her forehead were very visible. Desmond did not remove his gaze from Elissa at all. He did not even lean his body on the sofa. He sat up straight as if he was facing a trial. Ira gripped her husband's hand even tighter. His other hand rubbed Desmond's back. Ira knew best that her husband was really looking forward to his future grandchild. Not a day goes by without him discussing a good name to give to his future grandchild. Every night, before going to bed, Desmond always imagined he could travel abroad and raise his grandchild in a country with the best education system. But now, it was all just a hope. Desmond got up. He could not look at Elissa, who was still lying on her bed, especially when his gaze turned
After being discharged from the hospital, Elissa was still often silent. She often daydreamed by looking at the garden from her room. She did not eat even though Edgar had cooked her favourite pasta. Not a single spoonful of pasta in front of Elissa decreased. She kept looking away, staring outside. Who knew what she was thinking? Edgar tried to smile. He was the same. The pasta was still in the kitchen, not touched at all. When he was about to eat it, Edgar chose to look at Elissa first. And now, when he saw Elissa, who did not eat any of the dishes he had made, Edgar lost his appetite. "Honey...," Edgar called. His hand touched Elissa's back. Elissa looked back at Edgar. Seeing her husband coming, she tried to smile, too. "Why aren't you eating?" Edgar asked again. Elissa shook her head. She did not answer. "Just for you! I have no appetite!" Edgar smiled. "I'll bribe you! You have to take medicine," he said in a soft tone. Elissa did not respond. Nevertheless, Edgar immediate