CHEATING

Pratama Yuda

Robi presses the bell of her apartment that Lila lives in. He's so sleepy. It's almost morning and he's been busy all night. It has become a habit to handle all the problems faced by zaky including personal affairs. Zaky for him was like his own brother, because all this time Zaky had never been bossy to him.

Lila opened the door, she saw Robi's tired face and hugged her warmly. They then went inside. Lila turns on the water heater to make hot chocolate.

Robi and Lila then sit on the sofa. Robi lay her head down on Lila's thigh. Lila rubbed Robi's hair.

" Are you tired?"

" Yes, I haven't slept."

" Is there a lot of work?"

"No, I had a little business with the boss, but now it's done."

"Thank God then."

"Lila, don't you really want to accept Adam."

Lila shakes.

"Tia decided to take care of him, and it made a split between them. I thought, in my current situation, maybe we'd take care of Adam."

"Robi please understand. Seeing him, it made me remember the worst time of my life. I want to live a quiet life with you, even though we won't have children of our own. We can adopt the others later."

Robi reached out to Lila's face who was submissive looking at her. " Are you sure?"

" Hes." Lila nodded.

" So I'm not wrong to give adam to someone else right?"

"At whom?"

"I can't say it. Who would surely be someone who would take care of him lovingly."

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The luster of light shone perfectly from the eastern horizon. The great golden-yellow circle rose slowly and ashamed, all the corners of the earth became a light to welcome the morning. Zaky squirms on his bed. His body feels so tired after narrow-minded sex in the car. The air was pretty cold last night. He felt the bed by his side, Tia was not there. He blinked slowly opening his eyes, looking for his beloved figure.

Zaky sat down lazily. He saw Tia pacing back and forth in front of the window while calling. His face looked worried, occasionally Tia biting her finger.

" Who are you calling?"

"Robbies."

"Robbies? this morning morning? what's for?"

"He took Adam away last night and didn't say anything to Bi Tuti. Where'd he take her? Why didn't he answer my phone!"

Zaky was reluctant to get out of bed, but seeing his wife was upset, he was forced to rise. Zaky hugged Tia from behind, it seemed like her favorite hug style. Tia stopped calling and calmed down for a moment.

" Why are you so worried. The baby's with Robi, you know Robi loves her."

I'm just upset, if he takes her home to Lila's place, is Lila still going berserk? If he takes her to the parlour, I need to know where she is."

"Here you go, I'll have Robi come later. We'll ask him. Now let him rest. He must have been tired last night, too."

This time Tia complied with Zaky. For him now the most important thing is his family. Despite loving Adam, he no longer wants to be as stubborn as he was yesterday. Last night was enough to make him learn about the meaning of commitment. All things in marriage must be decided together so that no one feels ignored.

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It was almost noon when Robi finally arrived at Zaky's house. Since it's a holiday, they're not in a hurry. Zaky and Robi sit in the study, and Tia follows Nami, who is unwilling to play with Bi Tuti. After a bit of stale chatter, Tia finally asked about Adam's whereabouts.

" So where did you take him?"

Robi looks at Zaky and then looks back at Tia again.

" Look, you know I love Adam, right? so I hope you can trust me. I can't tell you where I'm taking her, but she's definitely taken care of by the right people and loved her. I swear, if something bad happens to Adam, then I'm responsible."

"I just need to know Robi, please, I'm her mom."

"Tia, I understand you love him, but it would be better if you didn't know where he was. I don't want his presence to cause conflict between the two of you. Because honestly I'm tired of taking care of you. I'm serious."

" Haha." Zaky laughed. " What Robi said is true, baby. You just calm yourself down, Adam is in good hands. I really believe in my secretary."

Tia's stunned. Actually his heart is a bit heavy. But this time again he had to consider many things. What Robi said was true, if he knew where Adam was he would be busy to meet or even take care of him again. Nami rubbed Tia's cheeks while smiling. Tia looked at.

This little girl of mine, I don't have enough time to play with her . His three brothers too. I want to take care of someone else's baby.

Tia then kissed Nami with anxiety. Nami laughs long with the sound of a cute baby laugh.

" Okay, this might be the best thing for me. I'll focus on my son's son.."

"and I." said Zaky.

They made the three of them laugh.

"I finally have time to take care of my own business. My car is parked on the side of the road waiting for a tow" Robi said, glancing at Tia. Tia clenched her lips together.

"Haha.pain patient." Said Zaky again.

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Flasback >

Last night after meeting Tia and lending her the car, Robi took Adam from Bi Tuti and went to take him along with his luggage by taxi. Robi calls someone and promises to see each other soon. Minutes passed until then he was in front of a luxurious house with a high iron fence. The housekeeper let him in and drove him inside. He sat on the sofa waiting for the owner of the house to approach them. The air was so cold because of the heavy rain, Adam fell asleep in Robi's arms.

The owner finally came out. The woman looked glassy when she saw Adam. He stretched out his hand, trembling and holding Adam for the first time. His tears fell on the baby's face making him squirm, but he was still sound, reluctant to wake up. The woman showered Adam with a kiss. He felt so happy, he saw the baby was clingy. That woman, she's Mira.

" I understand your situation Mira, just like you, I won't be able to have children either. I gave Adam to you, Lila didn't want it. Tia wants to take care of him but Adam's presence is not good for their household, however Adam is Benny's son. And that's why I gave it to you. Look at him as the son of Benny, the man you love. Consider him your own son, not Lila's baby."

Mira nodded, her eyes still wet.

" Thank you Robi. His presence erased the sadness in my life. I have a son that I cannot have. Benny's son, at least I'll get the love of his son. I swear I'll take good care of her."

" I trust you Mira. Adam is allergic to cow's milk, you have to go to the hospital to find breast milk for him, this may be a bit of a hassle, but for Adam's good. If the donor breast milk stock is empty, the doctor recommends giving soy milk for him. My sister's a pediatrician, I've asked her about this."

" Good Robi, I get it. Thanks Robi, I will not forget your kindness. "

Robi came home happy that night. She was sad because ever since Lila was pregnant, Robi thought she would be the baby's father. But reality is not as beautiful as he imagined. Yet he is happy Adam is with the right person now.

Mira looked at the tiny baby sleeping in her bed. He was not bored looking at her like that.

It will definitely be troublesome after your presence.I will probably wake up in the middle of the night, struggling with diapers and hearing your crying voice all day. But it's not worth the happiness I can have you. Dear Adam, you are my son. For the sake of Tia's son whom I let go, I will take care of you with all my love. You'll also meet Tia later if that makes her happy. Thanks Robi. Thanks Tia.