CHEATING IS BEAUTIFUL IN THE BEGINNING

Chapter 8

A few days after the storm with Rani, Kak Wita to the house. Not even the pain disappeared, brother even lectured me.

"So what, you're the one who has to stop everything. If you're sick, you're sick too."

"Do you know where?"

"Andri said you were attacked by a stranger, but you sure, you fought with Rani, right?"

I was silent and tried to hold back my emotions.

"Helen... What you did was wrong. Cheating with a married person is a sin."

"Big brother's here to see me or-"

"Look at you, this is your favorite dragon fruit!"

Sister Wita although I like to be less kind, she is always attentive. I know, he meant well, but he didn't feel what I felt.

"Are you being honest with Andri?"

"Honestly what?"

"If you have the same relationship..."

I'm shaking.

"He doesn't have to know, brother, anyways now we've broken up. Oy... Sis, do you know I'm sick?"

"Yes obviously know. That day Andri picked Intan up to mom's house."

There is a sense of disappointment, mother until now has not looked. Body really hurts all, I need mom's presence. Andri was always busy with work. Now even more busy, the time to accompany me is not there.

"Mother is also not healthy, so it has not nengokin you." As if you can read minds, brother just let you know.

"I'm sorry it was, brother, now I just realized."

"Father, thank God that you have realized your mistake. Suggestions brother, mending you honest with Andri, even though there is no relationship, fear he will know from others. Rani, according to sister, can just tell your husband."

Sister Wita was right, well, I will find the right time to reveal everything to Andri, hopefully he can still accept me.

"But I promise, won't you tell me this to anyone including Kang Heri?"

"Yes, I promise."

"You also promise you won't do it again, will you?"

Actually, I still want Dimas. He made me love to death, if I just let him go, I wouldn't be able to.

"Helen baby, you're not going to repeat again, are you?" Ask Kak Wita again.

"Yes, Helen promise!"

We hugged, and I felt a warm brotherhood.

However, deep down, I have not been able to accept Rani's treatment of me, I have to repay her.

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I tried to get close to Andri when Intan was asleep.

"Dad, now I'm rarely home."

"Busy looking for money."

"Yes, but I also need attention."

"Sorry dad, all for Intan's sake."

Andri gave me something.

"What is this, yeah?"

"Gift to mom, max because I used to want to live hard with dad."

It's okay Andri is rarely at home, at least he often I love something.

Whoa!!!

"What's so real about mom?"

"Who else is it?"

"Pakein' yah!"

"Pake alone while ngaca, gih. I have business first. We'll eat out tomorrow, okay!"

Andri just left. He is not a romantic guy.

Even though I look a lot of fun for attention, apparently Andri is more concerned about work. I miss the old Andri, who was always hugging in every atmosphere.

***

The first time Andri invited us to eat out since he worked with Mr. Irwan. He brought me and Intan to eat at the famous Restaurant.

"What do you want to order?"

"As far as dad." My answer was flat, my dream came true, never thinking Andri would bring me here.

"Intan want to burn chicken well..."

I looked towards my excited daughter. He pointed at the menus he wanted in the book other than grilled chicken.

My husband ordered food and drinks, when the good food was served at the dinner table, I felt there was something. When I ate the food, my heart felt bad. I feel like something bad is going to happen again.

"Mothers. Let's eat!" Intan was so excited.

"Yes ma'am, a rich man who has no appetite?" Ask Andri.

"Gak papa ko yah, I was just shocked and moved. We can finally eat well."

Andri smiled, I was happy. Our lives will change as they once did, where there will be no shortage, hopefully.

"Where are you going?"

"I mean dad?"

"To the mall, or to the park?"

"Just go home." I'm mesem-mesem.

"Mom don't believe me, are you serious?"

"Yes, usually busy."

"As long as we are married, I realize I can not be happy mother, so now I want to be happy mother before-" suddenly the sentence stopped.

"Before what?"

"Hmmm before you get busy."

It was great, we spent all day together. Streets, shopping, hanging out while snacking. Thanks Andri, I hope I didn't mistakenly choose the time to be honest that I had an affair.

Arriving at home, we watched tv together until Intan fell asleep. So busy walking, we forgot the time and went home when it was dark.

"Dad, the car we used, whose car?"

"Dad's car."

"Seriously?"

I looked at the face of my husband who seemed to be telling the truth.

"Where did you get that kind of money?"

Andri yawned, "dad sleepy, later again yes story."

Actually tonight I want to talk, but Andri looks so tired. Is this car his? Which means mine too?

Ah, I am very happy, but looking at the clothes and other items that Andri gave, even bland. My heart still felt bad, like a hunch.

I tried to close my eyes, but I couldn't. Should've gotten this all I'm happy without feeling empty.

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