A Wife's Escape

A Warm Night

"Welcome back .." said Keyran after opening the room door for Nisa.

Nisa was only fixated after entering the room. Looking around, watching every corner, he realized that nothing had changed since the last time he left the room. A thin smile was etched on his face, tears of happiness again flowing out.

"What's up, hm?" keyran asked as he wiped the tears on his wife's cheek.

Nisa shook her head slowly, then said, "It's nothing, I just. It feels like I haven't set foot in this house in a long time, I never thought I'd be in this room again."

Keyran smiled and hugged Nisa, then rubbed her head gently. "This room will always be yours."

"Yes .." answered Nisa while returning her husband's embrace.

"It's so late now, I know if you're tired, you want to rest now?"

"All right."

They both moved to the bed. Lie down together and embrace each other affectionately. The cold nights that had passed by themselves were now over. By getting back together, they share the warmth of passing through the night.

The warm night was getting late, but Nisa still had not closed her eyes in Keyran's embrace. Sometimes she looked up and saw if her husband had fallen asleep or not. When their eyes met, she just smiled and buried her face in her husband's chest.

"Are you not able to sleep? Your insomnia recurred?" ask Keyran.

"Hmm ... maybe, but it's okay."

"You need medicine? Hold on, I'll get it!" Keyran was about to get up from there, but Nisa quickly held him back to lie down.

"No need! Stay like this!"

Keyran sighed then smiled faintly, he hugged Nisa again and also rubbed his head. "All right, now I'm gonna keep going like this. Close your eyes and go to sleep, you need to rest."

"Don't want to .." complained Nisa while pursing her lips.

"Why?"

"I'm afraid .. if I sleep, when I open my eyes tomorrow it turns out you're not there. I'm afraid if all this is just my delusion of missing you too much, tonight it feels too wonderful to be true ..."

For a moment Keyran was pensive, and a moment later suddenly he gave a kiss on Nisa's lips.

"U-uhmm ...." Nisa's eyes widened, she was unprepared with a surprise attack like this. Slowly she moved until the kiss did not last long.

"How now?" asked Keyran with a serious expression.

"W-how is what?! Why did you kiss me all of a sudden?" asked Nisa with blushing cheeks.

"Does that kiss still feel unreal to you? Or do you want me to kiss again to make sure that this isn't a fantasy?"

"Real! Feels real! Um. .. You don't have to kiss me anymore."

"Why not?"

Nisa did not answer, then took her eyes off Keyran.

"Why Nisa? Don't you .. Are you no longer interested in me?"

"Not that!" nisa denied while silencing Keyran's mouth. "Just the kiss just now tastes different, r-it feels amused. When was the last time you shaved a mustache?"

"Eh?!" Keyran immediately felt his face, he chuckled as he felt a thin mustache had grown on his face. "Haha, so because of this. I thought for what."

"Humph, why laugh? You look so pathetic that you forget to shave your mustache, I don't want to kiss you until you shave your mustache!"

"Haha, don't you like it?" asked Keyran who then immediately kissed Nisa's cheek.

"H-stop Key! This is amused haha .." pinta Nisa while trying to encourage Keyran to stop kissing her.

"Enough! You're a man who can't take care of himself!"

Keyran immediately stopped the action, then pinched the end of his wife's nose with anxiety. "Who do you think it's because of who? Now my attention is fine. 2 weeks you're gone and I'm not being taken care of like this, you think what I'll be if you choose to be imprisoned for 20 years?"

"Ehmm .. surely your mustache will be very long if not shaved for 20 years."

"It's ridiculous, it's not a mustache! Do you still not understand how I was when you left?"

For a moment Nisa was stunned, then she smiled gently. "Yes .. I know, because you need me. You want me back because you're used to me."

"It's not just that, the main reason is because I love you. Maybe you don't know, when you're not here, it hurts so much .. It's like losing something precious from my body. It may be true that losing a partner is like losing a rib."

Again Nisa smiled, then clenched Keyran tightly. "I'm the same, what you feel I also know what it feels like. But ... There's still one thing stuck in my mind."

"Just say, I'll listen."

Nisa took a deep breath and said, "Honestly. I don't understand why you're still accepting me. Though you already know everything, the rotten deeds I've done."

"I don't care."

"You mean?! You don't care if your wife is a bad girl?" asked Nisa a surprised look.

Keyran sighed and smiled faintly, he also tidied up the hair that seemed to slightly cover his wife's face. "Listen to me carefully. No matter how bad your past, no matter how complex your identity is, you are obviously my wife. You know what I mean, right?"

"I get. But ... Is there no disappointment in your heart at all? Do you really accept me as your wife?"

"Yes" Keyran replied without hesitation.

"Why? Don't you want the perfect woman as your companion?"

"Jeez, you're this ..." Suddenly Keyran pinched Nisa's cheek. "Before I answer, please mention just one thing that you consider perfect."

"The perfect thing ... The sky!"

"Why sky?"

"Because there are many reasons. The sky is so majestic, under the sky there are countless lives like ours. There is also a lot of beauty in the sky. Everyone also adored the sky. And the sky also holds many unsolved mysteries. By the way ... does this matter?" asked Nisa curiously.

"Of course it matters. But it would be wrong for me to call the sky perfect. The sky is too wide, it doesn't even have an end. It is not perfect if you do not have everything. The point is here, Nisa. It all depends on each perception. What you think is perfect is not necessarily perfect for others. Basically ... perfection does not exist, we alone determine perfect or not."

"Same for your question. The perfect woman does not exist, but .. I see perfection in you. I myself am not a perfect man, but when I am with you I can feel perfection. You're like completing a missing part of me. That's why when you left, I felt so lost ...."

"I'm not leaving either for no reason" Nisa chirped with pouting lips.

"I know, it's my fault. But try to understand, all these events also have meaning. From here I've learned, if love alone isn't enough to sustain a relationship. We also have to look after each other, be faithful and trust each other. Thank you for giving me another chance."

"Heh, you don't think the opportunity I'm giving you is free. I want compensation for the pay!" pinta Nisa while grimacing.

"Hemm .. okay, tell me what you want."

"I want two things. The first ... You have to make me happier than ever!"

"Haha, that's for sure. So what's the second one?"

"The second ..." Suddenly Nisa buried her face in Keyran's chest. "Tomorrow when I wake up, so open my eyes I must see you!"

"Alright, I'm taking both your requests." Keyran then hugged Nisa tighter and gave a kiss on her forehead. "Good night, darling. Rest ...."

"Good night to you too, my husband Keyran ...."

Keyran is smiling incessantly. For him tonight was the most beautiful night, someone he always missed was now in his arms.

When he realized that his wife had fallen asleep, he slowly stroked her cheeks, which he felt were getting thinner. "You're so sweet, who would have thought if this innocent face turned out to be a gangster."

Keyran then switched to holding Nisa's hand, with full tenderness he kissed the palm of the hand. "This gentle hand .. the hand that always treated me gently, I never thought that behind this tenderness would hold so many dark secrets about you."

"But even so, I won't change my decision. I am ready if I have to stand by you to fight against the world though, I will always be with you. I love you ...."

***

The day has changed, but today is not a bright day. Rain spots that are quite heavy make the air cold. Nisa who was still asleep in her room also felt the cold, her hands fumbling about to hug Keyran tighter in search of warmth.

However, Nisa felt something different. He did not find what he was looking for, he immediately panicked and opened his eyes wide.

"Keyran!!!" scream as loud as possible.

The keyran is the main focus that Nisa is looking for, and its existence is nowhere to be seen. Nisa now started to look around, she finally breathed a sigh of relief when she realized the room she was sitting in.

Nisa then looks towards the wall clock, she just realized if she woke up bad luck. "Ah .. It's almost 10."

Just this time it felt like I could sleep well, but where is Keyran? He could have reneged on what he promised last night. Just watch out, I'll make the calculations later.

Nisa got out of bed and went to the bathroom. A short time later, Keyran entered the room carrying a tray of food. Coincidentally, Nisa also came out of the bathroom in a state that only wears a towel.

"Eh, are you awake?!" ask Keyran.

"Yes, and what are you carrying?"

"It's breakfast for you."

"Put it down, I'm gonna get dressed first."

Keyran put the breakfast on the table, he then sat on the sofa while waiting for Nisa to finish wearing clothes. He wanted to see how his wife was wearing clothes, but he looked the other way. He was curious, but he was afraid if he could not control himself.

"Key~ look here, which shirt am I wearing?"

"Emm .. You are beautiful wearing anything," Keyran replied without looking at Nisa.

I know that you must have deliberately teased me.

Sure enough, on the other hand Nisa felt a little upset because her husband did not look at her. His intention to play around had failed. After she finished wearing her clothes, she immediately sat down next to Keyran and saw what breakfast was brought for her.

"Chocolate pancakes?"

"Yes, there are also strawberries. I prepared what you like" Keyran replied with a smile.

"Have you had breakfast?"

"It has. And I also want to apologize .. when last night I promised to be by your side when you opened your eyes."

"Haha, no problem. I forgive you for bringing me breakfast."

Without further ado Nisa ate the pancake. He did not deny that he was starving, even this was the first time he had enjoyed breakfast properly after such a long time. Because all this time when he was in the casino, he did not care at all about what he ate.

"What tastes good?" asked Keyran with a sparkling look.

"Yes, this is delicious .." replied Nisa while chewing.

"Thank God, I don't think my food is good to eat."

"Ohuk-uhukk!!" Nisa choked on hearing her husband talk just now.

On one side Keyran quickly picked up a drink for Nisa, also patting her on the back. When his wife looked better, he said, "How? Are you feeling better?"

"Yes, it's better ... I'm just surprised if this pancake you cooked it, thinking it's almost impossible."

"Sad, you're not flattered by what I did for you, but you doubt me."

"OK-okay .. Your cooking is so good, I'm impressed that you woke up early to prepare all this. You want me a bribe?" persuade Nisa.

"Huh, I know you had to say all that!" Keyran snorted in annoyance and turned his face away. But secretly trying to hold back the laughter because he thought it was fun to tease his wife.

"No darling! I say it sincerely from the bottom of my heart!!"

"Lied!"

Nisa starts to feel upset, she is forced to pull out her ultimate weapon to get through the situation like now. And that is nothing but being helpless and compassionate.

First, Nisa tries to get Keyran's attention. He poked his shoulder, but Keyran still did not turn his head towards him. Realizing that Nisa instantly resuscitated her head on Keyran's shoulder.

"I'm sorry if you're offended, you must have thought that I didn't appreciate your hard work. The pancake you made was the best pancake I've ever tasted. I'll never find a meal like this even in a nine-star restaurant. Pancakes like this if they were sold would be very expensive, I obviously have no money to pay for them. Or ... Should I just pay with my body?"

"Group ..." Keyran only held his laughter and said nothing.

"Come on Key... What do you want me to do so you don't sulk anymore?"

Keyran grinned, instantly turning towards Nisa and holding her chin. "Kiss me!"

"Shave your mustache first!" nisa is spontaneous.

"You're still talking about that?!" keyran asked in disbelief.

"Humph, of course. You pick a mustache or a kiss from me, it all depends on your choice. You think an amused kiss is a pleasure to do?" Nisa breaks away from Keyran, she also continues to eat the pancakes without caring about Keyran's attitude again.

On one hand Keyran only smiled a little, it was moments like this that he always missed. Seeing his wife beside him, meaningless petty quarrels, it was as if it had restored his world to its former glory.

Not long after that Nisa had finished all the pancakes. Keyran who noticed it immediately said, "Here, let me return it to the kitchen."

"No need, I'm alone. Anyway ... I'd all like to see Aunt Rinn."

"Alright if that's what you want."

Nisa then takes the dirty dishes to the kitchen, and she coincidentally runs into Aunt Rinn. Seemed the happy smile of the middle-aged woman.

"Good morning Madam ...."

"Good morning too, Auntie." Nisa is smiling too.

Aunt Rinn suddenly realized something. "Ah, that dirty plate let me wash it!"

"No, I'll wash it myself. And emm .. please make me a cup of tea."

"Good Mistress!"

Not long after that the tea requested by Nisa was ready. Aunt Rinn served the tea on the dining table, as Nisa sat there, she also asked Aunt Rinn to sit down and accompany her.

"I haven't had Aunt's tea in a long time." Nisa smiled as she gently wiggled the teacup.

"Yes, Madam is right ... I'm also happy to be serving you more tea" Aunt Rinn said with a heartfelt smile.

"What's up, Auntie? Why is your expression this way?"

"Haha, it's nothing. I'm just too happy to see Madame Nisa return to this house. This house has got its life back."

"meaning?" Nisa confusion.

"When the Madam left, the house felt empty. All this because of the accusations, I was very distrustful when the Lady was reported to have betrayed Master. Because I saw for myself how the affection of the Lord and Lady in this house. Not only this house, you changed too."

"Keyran?"

"True, you get irritable and irritable. Sometimes he screams for no apparent reason. It might be because the memories with the Madam are attached throughout this house. And most dear to me, sir seems to care nothing for his health."

"Every morning, he always skipped breakfast before leaving for the office. Other days I also replace it with a menu that is liked by him. I once presented an omelette because I remembered the habits of the Madam. But his reaction was strange, he screamed and searched for you all over this house. It's hard for you to believe that I cooked that omelet. Then he scolded me, I was not allowed to cook any more omelets."

"..." - ".Nisa was stunned, and somehow the tea she drank did not taste good anymore.

I didn't expect Keyran to make it that way. Trivial things related to me can torment her. It turns out that it is true that if God is just, we are both tortured.

"But Madam, now you have returned! All those bad things won't happen again!" aunt Rinn.

"Yes, I don't plan on leaving anymore anyway."

"Oh yes, can I ask you one thing?"

"Hm? About what?"

"On the romantic thing you did this morning."

Nisa's face immediately flushed red. "E-uh?! What romantic thing?! N-there's no such thing! Just in case you talk Auntie!"

Aunt Rinn was a little confused by Nisa's reaction, but afterwards she laughed instead. "Haha ... Mistress misunderstood, besides I also did not dare to ask about the romantic one. What I'm asking is, how's the taste of Master's pancakes?"

"O-oh .. pancakes! It tastes good." Nisa blushed in embarrassment.

"Thank God, you've been trying so hard to make it. For me, the man who cooks for his wife is so romantic! Mister also ..." Suddenly Auntie Rinn stopped talking. And then he stood up suddenly to surprise Nisa.

"Sorry Madam, I can't accompany you to talk any longer. The rain was getting heavier and I forgot to close the window in the pavilion, I had to close it immediately so that less and less rain came in! Excuse me ..."

"Yes, go."

Now you can only be alone. In this solitude, he was only pensive, so many things he thought about.

Keyran was in trouble when I left. And now that I'm back, I also have to give back everything that can make her happy. He was trying to be a good husband, so I had to do the same.