Don't Want to Split

Chapter 36 - Family Time

"Tonight we will stay." said Ezra.

"But the kids?" zefanya protests helplessly, trying to change Ezra's mind for no longer together.

"They'll be fine with us, their parents. I'm sure they'll also be happy to be with us at the rest house."

"Ezra... "

"Please obey me, dear. This time only. I really wanted to go with my little family. Joking around and spending time with you guys was my biggest dream all along. There's nothing else. I've been waiting - a time like this for so long." Ezra said with a pleading look.

He didn't want to force his wife, but there was no other way. There were too many reasons to avoid him. In the meantime, he could hardly resist his longing for his wife.

Zefanya shook her head and once again tried to defend herself. "It's not. But how long are we gonna stay there? We don't have enough gear and clothes for them, Ez."

Staying in a rest house was not at all in their plans until Zefanya did not prepare anything. Even their children only brought two or three sets of clothes for a short trip.

"Not to worry. All the equipment is there. Regarding children's clothes, there will be someone who will come to send their needs and also us. Let's just say that you need something more specific. Or just buy whatever you need in this supermarket." replied Ezra indisputable.

He got out of the car holding the twins and took them to the supermarket to do some shopping. Moreover, what can be done by Zefanya besides turning off the car engine and following Ezra into the supermarket. The place looks pretty crowded today, even though he only wears an oversize t-shirt and jeans and kedz shoes. While many young mothers with fashionable makeup shop there. If only he knew Ezra's plan to stop by the supermarket, of course he would have improved his appearance.

Low self-esteem approached him. Zefanya glanced at the calm-looking Ezra in front of her, the man still remained dashing and handsome no matter what he looked like. Her husband was not even aware that many women were stealing - stealing glances at him. Some young women even accidentally greet their twin babies in order to chat for a moment with Ezra. Silence - Zefanya was annoyed because Ezra always seemed to serve them politely, especially when they asked about the twins then Ezra will answer in a proud and happy tone.

Ezra's bright face when talking about his children reminded Zefanya of the importance of a family in Ezra's life record. For the man, a family event like this is more meaningful than his position as a leader of Halley Corporation.

Their eyes suddenly met. Ezra read Zephaniah's gloom as unhappy about their journey today. He misunderstood.

"If you don't want our marriage, at least try to rethink it for them. I don't want you to regret it one day." Ezra peeped at the heads of his children one by one. "That's why I asked you thirty days. And also, ask your conscience. Don't you want to give a whole family to them?"

There was a pain of disappointment and anger in Ezra's tone of voice, which made Zephaniah realize that the divorce did not make Ezra's situation better. Trying to master themselves, Zefanya accelerate their shopping process. His brain and hands worked together well buying the needs of their children and putting them into the shopping cart. After that, he chose some kinds of food ingredients that were easy to process for Ezra and himself.

It was already about lunchtime when they arrived at the rest house. Ezra had really prepared everything, there were waiters and food ready to be eaten there. There's nothing more to worry about. This place is really comfortable like a mansion in a smaller size.

After a meal and some rest, Ezra stood up from his seat and approached Louis

"Hey, Boy. Let's fly with Papa." said Ezra, lifting him high into the air.

Louis screeched happily, he laughed as Ezra's hand swung at him slowly. Ezra laughed happily.

"A brave boy" he said, lowering his son and holding him tight.

Louisa hit Ezra's feet slowly as if looking for attention, her small voice rattled to call - calling her Papa.

"Ow! This little princess of mine also asked to fly like her brother?" asked Ezra while crouching.

His eyes are shining brightly. Louisa answered him with a rant - an indistinct chatter of carefree tone. Louis raved in Ezra's lap.

The twins' chattering with Ezra's soft voice interacting with them filled the resting house's central room. Zefanya watched Ezra play - play with his children. She lay on her side with the twins pulling at the ends of her t-shirt, like a mother cat and her children. His eyes were slightly glazed - the glass looked at the three most precious people in his life.

There was a feeling of fear of loss that rippled out from within his heart. He was afraid of losing this kind of atmosphere, this kind of comfortable and calm atmosphere.

'But what's the best I have to do?' zephaniah complained in his heart.

Zefanya circulated a glance around her, she memorized this place once. The two-story house, built on a small hill, is between the lush trees about a ten-minute walk to the coastline. There are seven rooms with bathrooms each equipped with a water heater, shower and bathup. The resting house that Ezra built specifically to meet his demand is very fond of the beach.

After being bathed and eating a snack, the twins immediately fell asleep on the sofa. Zephaniah and Ezra moved them into the room. Ezra laid Louisa's tiny body on a soft bed. He rubbed Louisa's forehead which was soundly asleep and looked at her affectionately.

"Next week there will be interior design coming to rearrange the rooms here. I will make it suitable for children's play areas as well" he told Zefanya who walked away to the large window in the room.

From where he stood there looked the open sea in the distance, very beautiful. While under the window there is a garden with a swimming pool that is designed like an artificial lake.

Ezra walked up to Zefanya who looked dreamy. He wrapped his arms around Zefanya's waist, hugging his wife from behind. Then kissed Zefanya's shoulder and whispered.

"I want you and your children to enjoy the atmosphere here. I hope this place can be heaven for you. Here, with me... "