
" Hey, careful. You can't carry that heavy stuff. Let me help you "strangle Justin to Anna who's trying to lift a basket full of dirty clothes. Anna agreed. He let Justin lift the basket. The two of them walked to the laundry.
" You should have asked for leave immediately. Heavy work is not good for you. Soon you'll be giving birth to "Justin's trying to advise. Anna did not answer. He caressed his big stomach. Seven months have passed. At this time the age of the womb has stepped on eight months more. And during that time there was no more attention he got from Jason than the monthly money he routinely gave. Justin was always there beside him. Justin always accompanied her to check the contents. Even last month he eagerly delivered Anna shopping for the birth of his son later. Silent - silent, Anna glanced at Justin who was walking beside her. In his heart he imagined if Justin was the father of his baby. If that were to happen, he would be very happy. They will be a happy little family. Anna smiled at him imagining it.
" Why are you smiling ? " ask Justin. Apparently he noticed Anna's change in face. Anna flirting,
" I. I just imagine how it would be if I became a mother... "
" Don't just imagine the hard part, you should also imagine a cute, adorable little baby" Justin said.
" It would be nice to take care of a baby like that. When Josh was born, I helped my mom take care of him. I learned to carry it. I played with him after school. Josh is so adorable with his baby's puffed cheeks "
" It seems you miss your sister "
" Of course. I've missed him. Many people say we look like you. But I think Josh is more like his Mommy "Justin stopped what he said. He felt that his words might have hurt Anna's feelings because it reminded him of the breng*** man.
" I'm sorry "Justin hastened to apologize.
" It's not necessary. What you said is true. All children look like their parents. My son must have been so "Anna stroked his stomach dearly.
" She must be beautiful like you "
Anna put on a smile.
" Is everything directly in the washing machine? " ask Justin as soon as they get to the laundry room.
" don't. I'll pick it up for a while, just in case any clothes wear off easily. Mr. Jason Wilderman could be upset later "Anna replied. Justin laughed at the way Anna mentioned his stepbrother's name.
" If his clothes are broken, you can just throw them away, no need to be afraid, because Mr. Jason Wilderman will not be at home for a long time "reject Justin. Jason has been incredibly busy over the last few months. Last week he was out of town for a few days. And this morning, he had gone abroad, precisely to Singapore. In fact, he has said that he will be there long enough, about one to two months to supervise the subsidiary there. Anna sighed. Jason should be the standby husband this time. But what can I do? As an unwanted wife, she should not expect anything like that.
" Why are you quiet ? "
" Eh, me ? I was just thinking about your words just now "Anna give it up.
" Thankfully. I think you miss him "
" Who ? "
" Mister Jason Wilderman "
" Haha. You joke. How could I miss him. I think this house is much quieter and more peaceful when it's not there "
" I think so too. It would be more fun if he didn't come back "
*****
The next days, Justin was getting more attention on Anna's pregnancy. He was even willing not to participate in basketball training, or not to hangout with his friends in order to accompany Anna.
Justin's attention flattered Anna. He is comfortable with Justin. His love for Justin deepened. Even if he knew, it was a mistake.
" Didn't you feel accomplished ? " justin asked Anna who had just walked around her yard.
" But you've been walking too long. Cease to. I made you a delicious guava juice "called Justin while showing two glasses of juice on the tray he was holding. Anna stops her activities and approaches Justin. He sat down next to Justin.
" Drink "Justin holds out a glass of juice to her.
" Thank you "
Anna swallowed it half a glass. Justin looked at her without blinking.
" Why look at me like that ? "
" You look more and more beautiful "he said. Anna blushed in shame. Suddenly, Anna held onto her stomach. His face looked in pain.
" Hey, what's wrong with you? is it time to give birth? " ask Justin worriedly.
" I don't know. I don't think it's time yet, but my stomach suddenly starts to break down "Anna replied as she held onto her stomach.
" We're going to the hospital now "
*****
As husband stands by, Justin is lightning fast and takes Anna to the hospital. Arriving there, Anna was then taken to the handling room. The doctor said that it was time for Anna to give birth.
" Justin "Marrissa who came with Morgan approached him. The two of them came to him when Justin called.
" Anna's inside. She's going to give birth now " explains Justin.
" Where is Jason ? " ask Marrissa. His eyes looked for Jason.
" This morning he left for Singapore" replied Justin short.
" What? She even left when Anna was about to give birth ? Call him, Justin. He should come here immediately " said Marrissa angrily. He is left with Jason who is more concerned with his business than the pregnancy of Anna, his wife.
Justin looked at him not understanding. Why would Jason be here? Isn't he just Anna's employer ? Or as a responsible sister, Marrissa wants her stepson, Jason to be here, waiting for the birth of Anna's baby ? But isn't he here too? He's Marrissa's stepdaughter too, right ?
" Hurry and call him, Justin. Basic ba****n it. It could be that he just ran away ! " Marrissa keeps nagging no nonsense. Morgan stroked his shoulder, trying to calm Marrissa down.
" Should he be here ? Am I not enough to represent the status of your stepson ? " ask Justin fiercely. He felt his existence as a stepson was not considered by Marrissa. At this point, he feels jealousy towards Jason which seems to be preferred status by Marrissa.
" He should be here. To accompany his wife giving birth ! " marrissa replied with emotion.
" Ap - What?? "
Justin was in disbelief. Anna Jason's wife? So that kid is Jason's kid ? Suddenly his head felt heavy. It felt like a big rock hit his head. A reality like this was beyond belief. How could they get married and not tell her something so important ? Why wasn't Anna honest with him ?
Justin was sitting in a cold hospital chair. A feeling of tightness filled Justin's chest. If only he had not been in the hospital, he would probably have been screaming. Raged. He feels he has been fooled by Anna and Jason, his half-brother. He felt very embarrassed because it was so attention to Anna as a form of care, or maybe a form of love for Anna who turned out to be his sister's wife.
" Give me your salary if you can't reach him "command Marrissa, as if ignoring Justin's face that was pale from shock. Justin stretched out his gawai and left the place. Morgan's question was not ignored asking his departure. No more ignoring the anxiety of Marrissa who repeatedly cursed because Jason did not answer his phone. He just wanted to leave the place. He felt disappointed. Very disappointed.