A Husband's Love

Almost Changing Roles

Vina walked hurriedly to the front door when she just heard the sound of a car stopping in the garage. Her husband and son had just arrived from an afternoon routine. Every afternoon at the weekend, Radit brings his three daughters' sons to enjoy the afternoon breeze. Sometimes Radit takes them to the park or even to a nearby supermarket to pamper his three daughters' sons with snacks they like.

Usually, Vina always comes along. But because Vina was in need of a cake with Ina's aunt. Vina missed the routine.

Vina opened the door. The three sons of his daughter throw away almost five years old scattering out of the car with a white plastic tent with a famous supermarket logo. Each of his daughters' sons held their own snacks.

"Bun, look what we brought," Kalina said as she showed her plastic grocery store. Vina glanced into the plastic that had been opened. Vina shook her head looking at the number of snacks.

"Don't get used to a lot of snacks like this. That's not good" Vina said when she saw Radit carrying two large bags already closing in on her.

"Only once a week. I guess it's okay Bun. After all they bought a healthy snack" Radit replied as he passed through Vina's body and went straight into the house. Radit gave the two large bags to Ina's aunt after first taking a small pouch from one of them. While the three twins were already sitting casually in the family room with a cell phone in their hands. The twins are learning French online. They are fluent in English. French is the third foreign language they learn. The twins are also fluent in Mandarin.

"Your favorite is Bun" Radit said, handing over a plastic bag of potato chips. Vina grabbed the bag while smiling.

"Thank you, yeah."

"Well, I'm looking for a job!. Sinta said, At the university belonging to Brother Andre. There is a lecturer vacancy. I was advised by Sinta to apply" Vina said as she opened one of the potato chips.

"Can't Bun. What you work for. At home, they are busy taking care of the twins. If you still work outside, you will be even more tired. The twins and I can't be taken care of" Radit replied firmly. Since graduating from S2, Vina has always asked Radit for permission to work. But Radit wouldn't let it.

"Well, I also want to develop like Sinta and Tini. Sinta is already a lecturer at the state college. Tini successfully runs his company. While me?. I just managed to make a cake every day," replied Vina annoyed. She also wants to be like her two best friends who become career women.

"You're not just successful at making bun cakes. But you have almost succeeded in becoming the perfect mother. Look at our three hearts. They became proud children. Every race they always win. At their age, they are fluent in English and Mandarin. And maybe soon they will be fluent in French," Radit said, pointing to his three little ones that could be seen from the living room. The twins were practicing speaking French.

Vina looked at her baby. His daughter's son was saying a word that Vina herself did not understand.

"Well, if teaching on campus is not every day teaching. I promise I will share my time well without forgetting my obligations," Vina said trying to convince her husband. Really, Vina did not want to miss that chance.

"Bun, I'd like to ask you. What money am I" giving to you less. Until you have to work?" radit asked as he looked at his wife's face.

"No yeah. Absolutely no less. I just want to use the knowledge I have gained so far to be useful to others," said Vina honestly. The monthly ration given by Radit to him was more than enough. Radit was able to spoil Vina with material that was quite abundant. The company has grown enough. It was not only Rio's company, his older brother Tini and Handoko were cooperating with his company. Already many entrepreneurs who recognize the greatness of Radit manage his company. Even Radit has also opened several branches outside the city.

Vina certainly tasted the success of her husband. It has been almost four years since the company's situation improved. And every year for these four years, Vina and Radit and their three children vacation abroad. And if there is a possible time, they also vacation in several tourist cities in the country. Not just that. Vina is also often presented by Radit with expensive jewelry, branded bags and luxury cars.

"Then. My decision remains as before. I don't allow you to work" Radit said firmly. Vina moved her lips a few pauses in annoyance. He felt wasted high school but his science and diploma could not be used to make money.

"Lecture for years but just being an ordinary housewife," said an annoyed Vina then exhaled her rude breath.

"But I'll keep working. I will still apply at the university and take the test" replied Vina again. Radit tucked his body into Vina's body. He then held the shoulders of his two wives to look at his face.

"Well, if you still have to work. Tomorrow I will meet Andre so that you are accepted as soon as possible to teach there," Radit said calmly. Vina smiled happily and immediately hugged her husband's body.

"Thank you, yeah. Thank you, dear" said Vina.

"Same as Bun. But after you got accepted to work at that university. Then we have to change roles. You work outside. And I have to be at home to take care of our household. I don't need to go to the office anymore either. Because of your duties at home I will take over" Radit said calmly. After that he got up from his seat and left Vina in the living room.

Radit wasn't messing with what he said. He really does not want his three children to be separated from their parents. Moreover, there must be a lack of affection because they are both busy working. His three children were his most precious treasure. He did not want any of them to miss the growth of the three twins.

Every night before going to bed he always asked the development of his children to Vina. Radit realized that he could not see the progress of his children every day because he was very busy. But Radit could hear what progress his son had made from his wife's mouth.

Vina was glued to her seat. She was dumb to hear her husband's words. Radit said very calmly. But Vina can feel Radit's disappointment towards her. Vina immediately felt guilty for being stubborn. Vina also finally moved from her seat. He went into the room and saw Radit sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Well, I'm sorry" Vina said after sitting next to Radit. Radit remained silent and lowered his head. Vina deliberately nudged her husband's body because she felt no response.

"Pursue the mind of bun. I'm not forbidding you from making a career."

Vina felt more guilty hearing her husband's words very slowly.

"You can even replace me in the company. I'm ready to be the housekeeper for our little family" Radit said.

"yeah. Don't be angry donk. I-i promise. I will not repeat my head like that. But I'm sorry!" vina said as she grabbed my husband's fingers. Vina linked her fingers in Radit's hands. Radit was very happy in his heart because Vina promised not to ask permission to work.

"Do I need to bring the people of this village to apologize to be forgiven?" vina asked because Radit was still silent. But just heard Vina's words. Radit could not help but laugh.

"Yes Bun, I'm sorry. But for your request to work do not repeat again yes," said Radit while embracing his wife's shoulder. Vina nodded her head.