A Wife's Escape

Keep pretending

Raindrops are now starting to subside, the atmosphere of romance between Keyran and Nisa hot has now also subsided. They both seemed to be hugging under the covers. Keyran could not turn his gaze to his wife who was crouching in his chest, he smiled slightly and rubbed Nisa's head gently.

On one side Nisa was still adjusting her breathing, she felt her whole body was now feeling limp. Keyran flicked away the little hair that covered Nisa's face, then tucked it in her ear and said, "Did I overdo it?"

"Yes .. a little bit, but it's okay. I understand why you're like that, and I like it." Nisa immediately buried her face in Keyran's chest.

"It's good that you like it, and thank you for understanding."

"What are you thanking me for? That is my duty as your wife. I understand that if men and women are different, their needs are different."

"Haha, I'm really happy today. And by the way .. You're so great, you're more adept than I remember last time."

"Key!" Nisa blushed in embarrassment and suddenly she got up.

"Hm, why? I'm praising you ..." Keyran chuckles.

"Humph, stop!" Nisa flicked away the blanket and got straight out of the bed, but Keyran held her hand.

"Wait on! Where are you going?"

"I'm gonna take a shower."

"Would you take a shower together?" asked Keyran with a smile.

"No!" Instantly Nisa withdrew her hand, she just passed by heading to the bathroom. However, as he took a step, he seemed to have difficulty walking.

"Want me to carry?" ask Keyran again.

"T-no need, I'm fine .." replied Nisa with an awkward smile.

God, I don't think it's gonna hurt like this if it's made to walk. Looks like my husband really took out all his misses.

Nisa stepped back, but she walked as if she was ordinary despite having to endure pain. While Keyran, he just smiled and continued to pay attention to his wife until she entered the bathroom.

"Hahh .. I'm really crazy about him" Keyran murmured with a smile.

Keyran turned his head, his attention turning to his cell phone placed on a small table beside the bed. He remembered that since then the screen of his phone was on and off itself, even still going on until now. He then got up and picked up his phone, but his expression instantly turned sour upon seeing the screen of his phone.

"Ck, 26 missed calls. I knew you wouldn't just shut up and bother me."

Despite his annoyance, Keyran decides to call back his father. A few seconds later, the phone call was connected.

"Finally you called me too!" mister Muchtar who sounded very angry.

"What's up, Dad? Remember your own health before getting angry" Keyran said in a lazy tone.

"Huh! You don't care about my health, if you really care about your father, you shouldn't let this happen!"

"I'll close if Dad just wants to scold me."

"You're! Where is your empathy?! Last night Daniel disappeared, and at the same time his confession had trapped Nisa! Then in the early morning Daniel was reportedly injured, now he has just finished having surgery! Plus the press also continues to ask for clarification about the news circulating! But look at you, at a time like this where are you?!"

"I'm at home. What do you want me to do?" ask Keyran in a flat tone.

"God, you're this .. Do you really not care about dad's reputation? In your own reputation? And family reputation?! Get out of the house and help me clean up this mess!"

"No way."

"W-what?! You dare to argue with me?! I never taught you to be this kind of dissident!" shouted Mr. Muchtar who sounded wrathful.

"Enough Dad! Please stop setting me up! I'm an adult, I'm free to choose my own choices and do what I want! Daniel is the same, he's a grown-up! This mess was entirely caused by him, he himself was also the one responsible! So don't drag me!" yelled Keyran who was beginning to lose his temper.

"Can't, it's about the family's reputation! And Daniel is your brother too, you have to help him!"

"He's not my family! I never thought of him as my brother! What kind of sister plans to ruin her own brother's life?! Rather than defending my useless father and sister like him, I would completely prefer my wife!"

"Yes, Nisa is with me! The daughter-in-law I asked to divorce for the reputation of that super important family, she is now with me! Everything that is spread to the public is the truth! All of you including me should apologize to Nisa! Come here and show your sincerity, besides for that I won't pick up the phone from Dad again!"

TUT ...

A phone conversation that was quite emotionally draining finally ended. Keyran only sighed harshly and gave an annoyed expression, his previously happy mood had now completely changed.

On the other hand without Keyran's knowledge. Silently behind the bathroom door, Nisa hears everything her husband says. His expression seemed concerned, for the first time he heard Keyran yelling and fighting his own father for his sake.

"Keyran ..." muttered Nisa while holding the doorknob hesitantly.

For a time like this it would be impossible for me to do nothing. I can't just sit like a fool and let my husband go, I'd better pretend not to know and comfort him.

Nisa took a deep breath, then steadied herself to open the door. He then approached Keyran who was sitting on the edge of the bed. As Keyran looked up, he was a little surprised to see his wife wearing only a towel standing before him.

"Eh? Have you finished your shower? Tumben's fast ..." Keyran asked with a smile, trying to cover from Nisa that her mood was bad.

"It's not finished yet" Nisa replied while shaking her head.

"If you haven't finished your bath, why did you come out of the bathroom? You want to make the floor wet?"

"It's not so, but .. I want to take you to take a bath together," pinta Nisa with a hopeful look.

"Huh, didn't you just not want to?"

"That's true, but I have trouble rubbing my own back, so help me ...."

For a moment Keyran was stunned, and after that he lowered his head. With a faint smile he said, "Yet again you're pretending."

"I-I'm not pretending! It's true that if I'm having trouble, somehow my hands become stiff and sore when moving excessively."

"It's ridiculous, that's not what I meant."

"Eh? Then about what?" Nisa asked confusedly.

"First, you pretended you could walk properly. Then now, you're pretending that you don't know anything. I realized that I was screaming out loud, so you must have heard it. You know that my mood is not good, and you're acting like this to comfort me."

"I hate it when I see people pretending in front of me. But you're different, you're pretending to keep my feelings. If it's like this then keep pretending, I like it and I will also pretend not to notice it. Thank you for trying to cheer me up."

Nisa was silent, but afterwards she moved to sit next to Keyran. "Not exciting anymore, now it's pointless because you realize I'm pretending."

"Haha, how else? Now that I know your identity, you always managed to fool me because I thought you were innocent. And now I know you're super cunning, but I like it if you're still pretending to be innocent."

Nisa smiled gently, then reached for Keyran's hand that was nearby. "Key, I'm sorry ... Because of me, for the sake of defending me you've defied your father."

"You don't have to apologize, you're not wrong. And it's my duty as your husband to defend you."

"But at the end of your conversation .. I heard that you demanded an apology from your father. It better not be, I don't need that anyway. With you on my side that's enough for me."

"Can't! They're guilty of you too, you deserve their apologies! Even you have the right to not forgive them!"

Keyran then pulled Nisa's hand and clenched her body tightly. "Trust me, Nisa, I'll clear your name. I'll make people think a hundred times before they want to hurt you. I'll show the world what the consequences are if I dare to disturb my wife!"

Nisa smiled and returned Keyran's embrace. "I trust you, I'll look forward to everything you promised."

Keyran tightened his embrace, then he grinned. "Oh yes, darling .. What was your offer to take a bath together?"

"Emm .. I don't remember ever saying that before. Darling must have heard wrong."

"But I remember if you asked me to help you rub your back. You want your back rubbed here or somewhere else?"

"Well, I remember! Let's take a shower together!"

Damn, plain pretend games really bring benefits to Keyran. He should have liked it.