BETWEEN THE CEO AND MAFIA 2

A Piece of Past Story

Previously

Ayash looked at the collection of photos stored in his phone memory. Photos of his children and also.... Pritas. Everything is still neatly stored in the gallery based on the order of the time of taking the photo.

Most of the photos show the moment when they were still living in Singapore. In the initial conditions of marriage that has not been economically stable, must adapt to a new environment that is very much different from the conditions in Indonesia, as well as babysitting where they have never had experience before.

As a new young couple, just staying alone, caring for a baby is not an easy matter. Every night they must be willing to stay up because of Daniel's cry. Tiredness and sleepiness are felt every day. Moreover, Ayash who still has to work in the office, sometimes he fell asleep while working. Fortunately the company where he worked belonged to the Irgi family who could understand his condition.

Five months after Daniel was born, Prita became pregnant again. This is also due to their high sexual activity at the beginning of the marriage. Finally their actions bore fruit, there was another baby in Prita's womb.

If you remember Ayash will smile himself taking care of a small baby and his pregnant wife. At that time his brain became dizzy when Daniel was fussy and Prita cravings with strange requests. Finally he decided to take two housekeepers to help Prita at home.

Their troubles did not stop there. After Dean was born, automatically Prita's attention was more gushed on his second child. One-year-old Daniel is often fussy. People say, indeed children who are 'subjection' will tend to be more fussy because they feel less attention.

Ayash who replaces Prita takes care of Daniel. Every day he would rush home when his working hours were over. There was no time for him to waste time like drinking with an office friend. It is more concerned with family. Anyway, in Prita's eyes, he's the dream man of a million people. Rarely are there men who want to take care of children. Most men only know how to make children, not how to care for and nurture children.

Gradually they are getting better at taking care of two small toddlers compactly. Daniel becomes closer to Ayash because his days are indeed more with him than with his mother who is busy taking care of Dean.

Having experienced the experience of 'subjection', they began to discuss contraception. Prita consulted her obstetrician about the proper contraceptive method for her. She had tried injectable KB and KB pills, but both caused allergic reactions in her body. He also could not use an IUD because in the second birth he had a va*gina hemorrhage. There was an option to use kon*dom, but it was rejected by Ayash. He said it was uncomfortable. Finally the contraceptive method they took was 'azl.

But, 'azl also ended up being ineffective. When Dean was just over a year old, Prita again became pregnant with her third child. The more astonished the two inexperienced young couples had many children in close proximity.

Repot, bother, and bother they feel every day. Although there is also a fun side with the presence of three small children between them, but it is undeniable, for the young couple, they still want intimacy alone. It was even harder to do with three children among them.

When in contact, another concern that arises is the pregnancy of the fourth child. Although children are a gift, they think three children are overwhelmed and seize the friendly moments that they should enjoy at the beginning of marriage. When fertile women and fertile men unite, the problem faced is a rapid pregnancy.

When Livy was born, Ayash decided to have a vasectomy, after asking Prita and Dr. Hansen for an opinion. After that, their life becomes more beautiful because they are no longer haunted by the fear of getting pregnant again. The five of them live as a harmonious and happy family.

But, honey, happiness is only temporary. Household trials do not always come from a partner, it can also come from the family. In the case of their family, Mama Maya plays a role in the rigidity of their household. Mama-in-law who is too meddling, likes to dictate, of course makes anyone become annoyed. A happy home life turns to hell. The climax is when Mama Maya learns that Daniel is not her grandson. It became the end of their lies and eventually inevitably they had to divorce.

The magnitude of love does not guarantee the integrity of a household. Patience has its limits too. Maybe goodbye is the best way.

The screen of the phone that Ayash was holding changed. The gallery he opened was covered by an incoming call from Prita. Her smile expands, getting a call from Prita is something that rarely happens.

Ayash pressed the green button and brought the phone closer to the ear, "Hello?"

"Hi, where are you?" The voice from across there still sounded melodious in his ears.

"I'm still in the office. What's up?" Usually Prita calls to talk about her children. But, this time there may be other things to discuss. Her three children are currently living with Prita.

"I want to say something."

"What's? Just say it."

"I'm getting married."

"I will marry Bayu." continued Prita again.

Ayash smiled bitterly. He is in a position that is not willing but also can not prohibit.

"When?" He tried to be calm.

"Today, it's afternoon."

"You're asking me to joke?" there are people who report getting married suddenly. Want to get married today? Just be right.

"I'm not kidding, I'm serious."

"I video call, yeah."

Ayash receives a video call from Prita. His gaze was immediately transfixed to see the look of Prita with bridal fashion makeup appearing on her mobile screen.

"Look, you're surprised. I'm not kidding."

Ayash is speechless. Between shock and disbelief in what Prita said.

"Where's the congratulations? How come you're dumb?"

"I'm better than you, right. At least tell me that I'm getting married again. Not like you."

He knew Prita was insinuating about her marriage to Andin.

Although aware that he himself has divorced Prita, it does not feel willing if he will belong to another man.

"Ta, tell me you're just joking." Ayash's lips started to shake. Eyes glazed.

"I don't want to invite anyone. But if you want to come, I'm at the Catra Hotel. I put you on the guest list at the reception desk. It's just a small event, not as big as the time we got married."

Prita's view seemed to be shifted to another place. Like there's noise there.

"Don't get married, Ta." said Ayash.

Honey, Prita doesn't hear Ayash because he's focusing on something else.

"Yash, yes, yes. Looks like someone's coming."

Before hanging up the phone, Prita had a smile.

Ayash's body is squeezing. He repeatedly sighed and raised his head so that his tears would not fall.