8 To 4: The Mayor's Contract Wife

Dilemmas

Ajeng knew that their marriage was only a temporary contract. Even the previous quarrel had made the two almost give up and end their deal. But he did not think at all that the man he married was the son of his father's political rival. They're caught between two equally ambitious and job-crazed men.

“Jeng, why not eat?” tanya Nia who had been observing Ajeng just daydreamed while stirring her rice.

“Oh yes..” Ajeng tried to put rice into his mouth that was reluctant to open.

Wira brought the oxtail soup closer to Ajeng. “Cobain its tail soup Narti most champions.”

Ajeng just nodded and let Wira pour the soup into his plate without taste to eat it.

“So who are your parents? Where do they live?” ask Mrs Prabu again.

The surprised and confused Ajeng must answer the difficult question. He is unlikely to say that he is the son of Suryo Diningrat, the incumbent candidate they want to defeat in next year's presidential election.

“Ma, has Wira said. They live in Glugu. If there is time, Wira will take mama there.”

“Wir, why are you?! This mother loves you. Mom cares about your future. Mama does not want you to marry a woman carelessly.”

He put his spoon and fork on the plate. “Sorry, I'm full. I excuse.”

“Jengs! Wait!” Wira chased Ajeng who walked quickly out of the door of his house.

“Ma, do you need to talk to Ajeng that rude?” nia Tease.

“Nia, you don't know anything about Wira, so don't interfere!”

“Ma, Wira is not a child anymore and Ajeng is a woman who Wira chose herself. If mom really cares about her happiness, you should support her. Not even a rich gini. Maybe this is also the reason why Wira does not want to ngundang mama to his wedding.”

“Nia!”

The girl that Bu Prabu called her had already gone back to her room and had no intention of going back and fulfilling her mother's call.

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“Ajeng! Sorry mom dad? He always behaves like that whenever he meets new people. But he has absolutely no evil intentions.”

“Mas, please stay with me.” Pinta Ajeng who was standing in the front yard of Wira's house.

“Ngga Mas's. I just need some time to do it myself. I beg.” Pinta Ajeng with a hearty and desperate face.

Wira is forced to leave Ajeng alone and return home to meet her brother.

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“Lo why the hell, Ka? Why do you story everything the same to him?” bentak Wira angry.

“What's really why? Aren't you married? Is it natural to know each other's past? She's the one who's the same sister.”

“Ka, you shouldn't interfere in my affairs.”

“So I'm sorry if you're wrong, Wir. But brother is just a story for what it is, no one is covered or more.”

“Maybe make lo it a common problem that has passed. But for Ajeng it might be a very terrible thing and he had never imagined before.”

“So you guys got married without knowing each other's background and past?” tanya Nia was curious about her sister's unusual attitude.

The hero chose silence and did not answer her brother's question.

“Wir, you are the most realistic and logical person you know, but why did you even take such a careless decision?”

“It's not my sister's business to marry because of what. For sure I don't like anyone interfering in my household affairs.” The hero turned to leave Nia and slammed the door of her room.

“What are you really trying to hide, Wir?” nia murmured after Wira disappeared from her sight.

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That night also Wira brought Ajeng back to Carang Sewu. During the trip, Ajeng still chose not to talk much. I don't know what Ajeng has in mind now, Wira can't explain it at all. And he was really anxious thinking about Ajeng's attitude towards him after this. Will he ask for the contract to be cancelled even before Mr. Suzuki started the project at Carang Sewu.

He glanced at Ajeng who was sleeping so fast that he did not feel that his head hit the glass window many times. Wira pulled over her car, lowered the seat back of Ajeng and loosened her seat belt so that the woman could sleep more comfortably. After ensuring Ajeng's comfort, Wira spurred back his car, continuing his journey home. Without realizing it, Ajeng who was thought to be sleeping, was shedding tears beside him.

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