DREAM OF THE SHADOW
CHAPTER 19
"For Pa, Ma." Joshua went downstairs and joined his parents for breakfast. He took bread with his favorite peanut butter.
"You came home last night, huh? Mama wait till 11 ain't home yet." Nissa gave chocolate milk to her husband who took a glance at her only child.
"After meeting Adit, his son Radiansyah, continued to flinch at Jupiter." His parents never banned Joshua from music as long as it was just a hobby.
"Child Harris? So you're working with him?" ask William.
"So. This afternoon there's a signature MOU in Shua's office." William nodded happily and proudly over his son.
"Shua, Prilly's mom called me. He asks you to keep. My mother was confused as to what to answer. He said Prilly called you once but didn't pick up?" Joshua tried to remember a woman named Prilly. Oh, that, that beautiful woman who likes to tell stories.
"Shua ga inget Ma, maybe the number is not saved. If anonymous, Shua never pick up the phone" replied Shua Cuek while checking some messages on his phone.
"So how is this? Mama doesn't want to force you, but mama's not good at it either. If you can, finish it yourself. Stored Prilly's number, if she picks up the phone." Joshua nodded in agreement. He never denied Nissa's wish if it still made sense.
Shua's eyes stopped seeing someone's Whatsapp status, Happy birthday Darling..May you always get happiness from those around you.' Aditya Status. Is Yuna's birthday today? There was no way he would put that speech up for his affair. Shua sees Aditya still playing it safe with his relationship with Becca. He immediately saw Yuna ID card that he had photographed first when he saw Yuna's address first. Oh right you are. Today is Yuna's birthday. Shua's spirit suddenly rose many times over. He stood up and kissed Nissa on the cheek and left. Shua then contacted Lian and walked to her car.
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"Thank you for your cooperation Jo. I hope this project can succeed and the mall will be the largest in Surabaya." Joshua welcomed the handover from Adit to applause from several directors and managers present from both sides. Joshua glanced towards Yuna who looked beautiful and graceful in a white blazer suit that contrasted with her black hair.
"We can go to the hall on the 10th floor, we have prepared a simple dish there. Please." Lian led the way to the elevator to the 10th floor. And as soon as the door of the hall was opened, the sound of confetti echoed in the room. The writing of Happy Birthday Yuna Sakura hung on the wall of the hall. Yuna was surprised not to play. Lian comes with a birthday cake and Yuna blows out her candles.
"Goddessa.. How do you know I have a birthday today?" yuna asked with a happy laugh. Lian glanced towards her boss.
"You know, we're partners. Happy birthday to Yuna." Joshua shone at Yuna. Really he wants to pull Yuna and give her a kiss of congratulations or just a hug. But he can still hold himself back.
"Well Jo, I didn't expect you to prepare this for my wife. Thank you, yeah." Adit came forward and grabbed Yuna's shoulders.
"Lian prepared it. I just gave hahaha orders...Come on, please enjoy the lunch." said Joshua as he pointed to the left and right sides of the hall which was already filled with buffet food and some desserts. Yuna approaches Joshua, of course Adit doesn't let them just be alone.
"Thanks Shua for the surprise..Really surprised me hahaha..." Yuna laughed cheerfully. Likewise with Joshua, he was also happy to see the woman he loved happy. However, her smile faded slightly seeing Adit who landed a kiss on Yuna's cheek.
"Happy birthday once again Dear." Yuna felt uncomfortable with Adit's attitude especially in front of Shua.
"What the hell are you? Shame to see people." Yuna said half in a whisper.
"Lho, why the shame? Everyone knows you're my wife. Isn't that Jo? Haha..." Adit's laughter stopped thanks to the sound of his cell phone ringing from earlier. He looked at the screen for a moment and then excused to lift it outside.
"Don't mind his childish attitude." Yuna said to Joshua.
"Looks like he's still afraid of losing you Yun." Joshua opened his black suit because it was a little sultry to see Adit's attitude to Yuna earlier.
"Maybe just a cover. I know his true nature the most." Only Yuna knew how much Aditya betrayed his wife.
"Wanna eat?" ask Jo.
"I guess I just had breakfast at 10."
"By the way, yeah? Haha...By the way, we go to Surabaya on Saturday morning huh Jo. So we get there directly to the location. I just took Yuna with Rico, my analyst" Adit said as he tidied up Yuna's hair slightly covering her eyes.
"Oh can. If I am free this weekend. I don't need to invite anyone, it seems that the vendor in Surabaya has helped me enough." Joshua was grateful to have taken off his suit earlier because now he feels hotter.
"Why is your weekend free? The days of a handsome, established man like you haven't had a lover?" adit asked as he led them to a drink stand and small pastries.
"Indeed not yet Dit. My taste is rather high hahaha..." Jo took a fruit pie and put it in her mouth.
"Do I need to introduce you to my acquaintances? I have some recommendations if you're interested." Adit asked quite seriously. Yuna waited for Joshua to answer.
"no need. My mom has enough stock for that." Joshua's reply made Yuna laugh.
"Haha..Ohsorry. I don't know why I feel like I can understand your mother's feelings." They laugh together. Of course Adit just laugh limited to formality.
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"Darling...Thank you for coming. I've cooked your favorite soy sauce. Eat yuk." Becca looks very happy to see Adit coming. Earlier this morning he was quite furious to see the status of WA Adit for Yuna. Although Adit explains that he wrote it so that his parents would not suspect him, Becca is jealous. Finally Adit promises tonight he will be with Becca even though he actually wants to celebrate Yuna's birthday by having dinner with her.
"Hi baby, you're healthy right?" Adit kissed Becca's belly which had begun to distended, then kissed the lips of the woman who still looked beautiful in the middle of her pregnancy.
"You went to the bimbel, right? Don't be tired donk baby. Where is still cooking dinner anyway." said Adit while starting to devour the food in front of him.
"Can be helped by Ratih. The baby's not fussy anyway." Becca stroked her stomach while smiling spoiledly.
Becca had prepared the pajamas that Adit would wear after he took a bath. The bed he had tidied up because he knew Adit did not like messy sheets. Adit came out with a towel wrapped around his waist. Becca looks at the man with the body that made her fall in love. Her pregnancy hormones made her always long for the man's presence. Becca welcomes Adit with a hot kiss. Adit knew what to do then. He knows that Becca needs him now. Adit and Becca already know the safest position for pregnant women and it is not an obstacle for them.
'See Yuna, your husband is in my arms on your birthday.' Becca said in her heart as she looked at Adit's face, which occasionally closed her eyes, feeling an overwhelming sensation from the woman that made her crazy.
"Darling, you don't think if I don't ask you to relate it means I don't want to. I'm just afraid you're tired or not in the mood." Adit stroked Becca's hair lying next to him.
"Yes, I know, baby. Don't just reject me, watch out for you! How was? Smooth job?" ask Becca.
"Currently, Joshua and I have signed a work agreement. This Saturday we go to Surabaya." Adit regretted telling Becca about his plans to Surabaya.
"Oh yeah? I'm coming with ya." Becca looks excited.
"There's Yuna" said Adit slowly. Becca looks silent restraining her anger.
"Yuna again, Yuna again..When the hell did I not hear that name coming out of your mouth? Why do I always have to give up?" Becca's tone of voice was high.
"Now I'm here with you. I'd rather have you on his birthday. I'm trying to be fair, honey." Adit tries to control his emotions.
"Look, it's just business, not fun as you think. I only go Saturday and Sunday. Monday I'm home. I'll be here a week. I promise." explained Adit again.
"Promise a week?" becca asks and is answered with Adit's nod. Sometimes Adit begins to question himself, until when will such a complicated situation persist? If there was a time machine, would he still be tempted by Becca, or be loyal to Yuna? Adit felt his feelings coming a little late for Yuna. He felt Yuna was much more attractive now. Aaah..is cheating some kind of disease? Why do I always mess with two women? I don't know, Adit started to feel Yuna filling his mind these past two months. Regret me? No, I mustn't regret that there's been a presence with Becca now.
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