ASMARANTI (Substantial Wife )

20. Flowing like Water

...I'd love to say the word "Sit's Here" When your feet step away, because it means I need you now and then ....

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"Together it is fun, but when together only for a reason, not for sincerity, then it hurts Abi !" Ranti said in a soft voice.

"I'm just trying to make boundaries, which will not make me more hurt, if the time comes" Ranti said with a lowered face.

Self-aware.

Yes that's what Ranti is now going through, because in fact, if her sister Dewi returns, she will eat everything as before, and at that time Ranti does not want to be fragile.

Instantly the corner of his eyes began to warm, recalling his marriage with Abi which would somehow lead to nowhere.

Hearing Ranti's answer, Abi was only able to be silent . Ranti's words that felt immediately smothered her mouth.

"Then what's in it with Mas Abi who limits Ranti's friendship ?" Ranti whispered

"That's not it, I'm sorry " said Abi

The two stepped back decisively towards the Villa, with a mind that had drifted somewhere.

"Neng, From anywhere!" ask Bi Marni worried

"From under the bi buy grilled corn, this is also for Ms. Marni and Mr. Dayat" replied Ranti by commenting on the smile on her face.

"What's wrong Bi, how panicked that is" asked Abi who had just come from the back.

"No, lately there has been frequent rainstorms in the afternoon, so aunt is worried" Bi Marni said.

"Fear of rain falling when Abi and Ranti are not home yet" said Bi Marni worried.

"Oh, the important thing is now at home right bik" said Abi casually with a smile adorning his handsome face.

Bi Marni and Pak Dayat are married couples who have been married for a long time, but both are not blessed with baby.

Both have considered Abi like his own son, because before working at this Villa, Bi Marni and Pak Dayat were one of the many assistants at the residence of Bu Sinta and Pak Prabowo, assigned to care for Abi.

Because of that, Bi Marni and Mr. Dayat will also feel worried if something happens with Abi and Ranti.

Hearing the narration from BI Marni, Ranti smiled with a happy feeling.

"Auntie is cooking ?" ask Ranti

"No, just want to cook neng, make it later tonight" said Bi Marni politely.

"Oh, yes, Aunt rest, let Ranti cook bik" said Ranti excitedly.

"But neng!" sergeant Bi Marni

"No papa bi, Aunt just rest, I will help Ranti cook" Tukas Abi later.

Hearing that Ranti was a little surprised, immediately frowned, but she chose to ignore and refocus on her plan to cook.

Being in the kitchen, Ranti deftly cut some vegetables and meat to be processed into dinner later.

"I'm helping ?" tawar Abi

Ranti was just unmoved, not angry, but Ranti was trying to calm her heart, not wanting to fall deeper into Abi. Which will definitely make Ranti more sick.

Keeping some distance, for Ranti is the best option possible right now, as the saying goes.

...Letting go sometimes leads to regret, but not infrequently able to relieve feelings ...

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"No need to mas, It's better to mas Abi to the room and rest" Ranti said in a relaxed voice.

"You kicked me out ?" Ask Abi then

"Not expelling, just--" Ranti's words hang when Abi unceremoniously smothers Ranti's mouth with one of her hands.

"Either since when, but the feeling of being around you makes me feel something I haven't felt in a long time"

"Since the Goddess was in a coma, my heart also felt dead, but not after I met you Ranti ! " Say Abi with a pressing voice

"I don't call it love, Karen actually until now in my heart there is still a name" Tukas Abi again

"Honestly I don't want to hurt you, but you believe me I'm also hurt by this situation"

"I just want us to just flow, without any rejection, without any compulsion, let everything flow as it is" Abi said

Hearing the confession from Abi instantly made the corner of Ranti's eyes dewy, and unwittingly seeped just like that and wet Ranti's smooth cheeks, which at that time also wet Abi's hands that were smothering her.

"Mas "Ranti said softly with eyes locked together

"Sett... I beg you, I will not ask for more, just try to accept all, and follow the current" Pinta Abi later.

"I will also learn to fix it, I beg you Ranti, Let us make our relationship flow like water, Never make distance again" Abi said in a domineering voice.

Hearing Abi's words so blatantly honestly makes Ranti's little heart feel happy, but what's the power if in fact Ranti is only the second. Ranti just doesn't want to be selfish on her brother.

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The atmosphere of the dinner felt so awkward. Bi Marni and Mr. Dayat also felt the strangeness of the two married couples in front of him.

But for Bi Marni and Mr. Dayat, it feels presumptuous to interfere with the affairs of both employers.

"Neng , That's why many "Say Bi Marni gently by commenting on a smile

Bi Marni just wanted to try to melt the atmosphere that felt stiff at this time.

"Oh, yes bi "Ranti said with a nod of her head.

"It turns out that Neng Ranti jago is also the cooking, all tastes good" Praise Mr. Dayat

Hearing that, Ranti felt happy, and at once the corner of her lips lifted, a smile was seen there.

"Is that really sir ?" Ranti said excitedly.

"Serius neng, Bi Marni aja lost " Ketus pak Dayat later

"That's the father, there are Neng Ranti, mother in lupain" Reply bi marni in a joking tone.

"Awas ya not in love ration this malem" said Bi Marni with a warning tone.

Hearing that, Ranti and Abi just looked at each other in wonder, with a smile that spread on each other's lips.

At the age of no longer young, both still maintain wholeness and romance between the two.

Hearing the babble of a husband and wife who are no longer young, immediately invited laughter between Abi and Ranti.

"Just before going home, mom must learn to cook first with Neng Ranti" said Mr. Dayat teasing

"iihi.. Mr. "Answer bi Marni by pinching the waist of Mr. Dayat.

Back the atmosphere feels warm, Afterwards the atmosphere of the dining table feels happy again, with occasional on the side of silly chatter by Mr. Dayat.

Amidst the thunder of Lightning that struck, but felt warm at the dining table, chatter after chatter that just flowed.

"Maybe the rain will be long den, advice you do not have to go out anywhere den" said Mr. Dayat by inserting a mouthful of rice into his mouth.

"Yes sir" Abi replied briefly.

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Seriate

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