Best Defense

A Day Full of Laugh

...Sean Danial Warner POV's....

"So, what are your plans after this? Looks like your wife's okay." Taylor opens her voice after Franda sneaks into the house.

I shrugged my shoulders in response to his words. "I'm not too sure yet, I think it takes more time to make sure that his condition has indeed improved" I replied.

"Yes, I thought so too" muttered Sam, agreeing with my words. "A lot of my patients are traumatized like Franda, but no one has been able to cope with it as quickly as she is, even what I did was nothing. It hasn't been in the counseling category at all" she explained.

I was just about to open my mouth to reply, but Matt spoke first. "Oh, come on, Sam.. You don't see who's with him?" Matt glanced at me with a smile, a smile that implied a feeling of pride. "I've never seen you like this before, you're really crazy about her, huh?"

I frowned at her question, why would she ask something like that because the answer was obvious. "of course! Otherwise, why would I marry her." I said sarcastically.

Matt's laughter exploded. "Whoa, easy, man. I'm just surprised by your change. You've never been so open and excited, either" He choked on laughter as he said the last words. "...with your previous relationship with the girls, even with Ashley. I mean, we all know that Ashley's like your soulmate or something, right?"

I snorted at the sentence he spouted. Matt really knows how to choose his words. Anyway, he's not wrong. My feelings for Ashley are pure, I love her because she's a good girl. Sometimes I feel like we've known each other for a lot longer than we should. Just like knowing my own palm. But that was before.

I've never felt such a passionate desire for him. I didn't look forward enthusiastically just to see it, or the emotional upheaval we had together. I'm sure Ashley must have realized that, too.

And everything with Franda is the opposite.

"You want to pry me about my love life or something?" ask me with bored tone. Actually without needing to ask I'm sure everyone in front of me right now is very curious about my story with Franda. They wouldn't waste the opportunity to ask me everything about my relationship with Franda.

They all laughed at once, taunting me. "Yes, we're hoping to hear something cool from you." Maggie, the 'mute' girl suddenly made a sound, and her tone sounded carefree. Looks like my ketusu answer became his own entertainment for him.

Then Jason, who had only been sobbing for a while since he remembered Julie, snatched up our conversation. "So, let me conclude..Your wife has a powerful magnet to attract you? Even from Ashley, right?"

I nodded, then smiled at him. "Ashley is beautiful and she is also nice, but Franda is more than that. My wife has something that no woman has." I said glaring at my journey with Franda. And I suddenly felt uneasy when I remembered the incident at the bistro a few days ago when Ashley, whether intentionally or not, teased Franda.

I don't know what his motivation was to reveal that we were close friends, but I'm sure he wanted to put pressure on Franda. But unfortunately, he's not very good. Because I can solve that problem with lightning.

"Did your wife ask you to come?" sam's voice came back to wake me up.

I glanced at him at a glance, "No." I said lightly. "I wanted to bring him here myself." My hand reached out to grab a bottle of beer, sipped it a little and put the bottle on the handle of the chair.

"Who's the girl?" We all followed the direction Jason looked at Mia.

My sister-in-law was walking while folding her hands on her chest. His eyes looked around as if looking for treasure. Sometimes he turned his head down with a frowning face, then stomped his legs firmly, perhaps removing the thickened mud on his sandals. Yesterday's rain must have made the ground wet and muddy. I haven't had time to put pebbles there myself because a week ago I was more focused on Franda.

"My sister-in-law." I replied casually. I sipped my beer again.

"Are Indonesian girls really all pretty? Why do I suddenly feel jealous of you, huh?" matthew said, and was immediately greeted by a light blow from Maggie on his arm.

Matt pretended to grimace while rubbing his arm that I believed was not sick at all, while we all watched Maggie threaten him. "You better take care of your eyes, Matt. Or I'll pry her." Maggie threatened, her voice signaled she wasn't messing with her words.

We laughed at Matt who shrunk. Then Taylor, who was always nosy, teased him. "Matt, I'm sorry.I thought I was wrong to say Franda was a terrible woman, because Maggie looks like a tiger ready to pounce on you right now. Take care of yourself, man."

Our laughter instantly echoed among the trees, leaving the birds shocked and flying, leaving branches where they stopped. Perhaps at this time they were cursing the sound of our laughter which had disturbed their calm. We were spinning while Matt was just grumbling silently.

Maggie's threats are not funny and worthy of a laugh, but because she says so, they deserve to be rewarded with laughter. Maggie wasn't a typical expressive woman, and if she threatened Matt that hard, of course it was something funny. Not to mention Matt's shrinking face. Geez. This is really fun entertainment.

Mia seemed surprised to realize that someone else had joined us. She looks relaxed with after grey sweater and somewhat tangled hair typical of women who just woke up. I was relieved that my sister-in-law was calmer in dealing with her problems, and I didn't know what would happen if she had trouble like Franda. Maybe I'll leave him in the forest alone and let the beast pounce on him. One woman like Franda made me confused, and if I had to be added to Mia, then I chose the moment as well.

While walking, Mia tidied her hair with her fingers while Franda again used my thighs as a seat. Well, it's not like I object, instead I'm happy because his attitude makes me feel needed and trusted at once.

I pushed Franda's body until her back stuck to my chest. The smell of fruit emanating from her wet hair immediately excited me. Unknowingly I growled softly. Franda must have heard my growl because after that she smiled flirtatiously, teasing me with a subtle whisper. "I'm also tormented to want you." she muttered in a tone that was deliberately made sexy. Oh, shit, he's desperate to lick my ears! Oh my God, what kind of ordeal is this?

And now, he even blinked his mischievous eyes, then giggled subtly with a blushing face. This thing wants to torture me or what? Without him acting mischievous, my passion is called. I was full and loud every time he wandered near me. My heart was ready to explode every time I looked at it. My body will react as fast as lightning once she puts on her fucking look to seduce me. Yes, he was that kind of fishing for my passion, and I always liked him.

But not this time. I didn't expect any persuasion from him because my friends would ridicule me all out. I'll be the main topic of their discussion for months. Jesus, Franda...

I took a furious breath. Waving a sharp look at my woman, but the creature smiled happily instead. He celebrated the victory because he tortured me. "You're gonna get punished tonight, Franda." I whispered with a gasp. He giggled again, then turned his eyes away without answering any frustrated expressions from me.

I hid the face on Franda's back while the others were greeting Mia. Don't let them see my face that's like a boiled crab because it stifles passion.

"So, you're brothers?" ask Sam after they get acquainted. I don't know what or how they look because my face is still on my wife's back.

"Yes" said Mia.

"Why did you just come here? You should have come early because one of our friends was lonely." Taylor's voice chuckled.

I cursed inwardly and wanted to interrupt him, yet he hurriedly realized his impudent remark and immediately spoke again. "I'm sorry, didn't mean to offend you, Mia. I was just kidding." he continued, sounding earnest.

"It's okay. After all, I actually don't want to linger here because there are so many things I need to do. But there's a little problem going on, and here I am. Stuck with the most terrible couple on earth." said Mia lightly, making laughter again heard in our midst.

It felt like I was eager to stuff his light mouth with mud.

"What is this couple, Mia?"

"Jeez. Go to the lake if you want to fish, Taylor!" I said a little loudly. Unable to endure the embarrassment that Mia, my innocent sister-in-law would open her mouth with joy, telling everything she knew about my relationship with Franda to my friends. And I'm not ready to accept their ridicule.

I sighed as I felt Franda's hand rub against my arm that was hugging her waist. "Hey, you're overreacting, baby." she said softly.

Then Taylor, with her brazen mouth, spoke again. "Yes, we just want to hear your story, man. Come on, don't overdo it." He said while smiling at me. Look, he's been mocking me. "So, what does that mean, Mia?"

My shoulders instantly drowned as Mia, with a fiery spirit told me what she heard last night. I wanted to get angry, but seeing Franda who seemed relaxed made me stop to vent my emotions. In the end I just kept quiet and watched Mia uncover everything.

"One thing you should know, the forest will burn down if they do not leave this place immediately. So, you better save yourself first if you don't want to be roasted with the entire forest population."

Finish up. It's been confirmed that Franda and I will be a hot topic to talk about in the next few months, or maybe forever.

I was silent without struggling with all the words that flowed profusely from Mia's mouth. Passing on my sister-in-law who rejoiced to tell me about my marriage with her brother. There was nothing I could do but hide my face on Franda's back.

Meanwhile, Franda was very relaxed, even I had never seen her this relaxed. Shouldn't he be the one who's more embarrassed? I don't know, sometimes I can't understand his complicated mindset. Are all women as complicated as him?

Oh my God, please shut the mouth of my sister-in-law.