Forced Mate

it still hurts

"Well, why come back here!" ayu protests when Alex's car turns into the hotel where he stayed last night.

"There's something missing" Alex replied.

Ayu's hands folded in front of her chest while staring back at Alex. "I said take me home first, and you can come back here."

"Why do I stay here if you don't exist" Alex said, then parked his car at the end slot.

"What does this have to do with me, who pays you, right!" omel Ayu's.

Alex took off his seat belt. He brought his face closer to Ayu, making the woman turn her head back to get away from Alex. Honey, his head hit the back of the car seat and can't back down anymore. Alex's face drew closer to her, so she decided to close her eyes.

"I'm your husband" whispered Alex right beside Ayu's ear, "wherever you are there must be me."

Ayu was fooled again, Alex must have seen her red face, a shame. Shamed, Ayu only dared to open his eyes after hearing the car door closed indicating Alex had gotten out of the car. The car door beside him opened, so he immediately turned his face away from looking at Alex who opened the door for him.

"Come, Honey!" get Alex to get Ayu out of the car.

Without even seeing Alex, Ayu got out of the car. He walked quickly while holding hands.

"Slow down!" pinta Alex, "don't because the doctor says your fetus is healthy you're being reckless the way."

Ayu stopped and glanced at Alex sharply. His folded hand was lowered, then continued a very slow small step.

"So the road should be like this?"

Alex growled, "yes not so well, anyway, Yang."

"Yes, don't protest too much!"

"Not protest, but attention, my dear."

Their small showdown continued, even until they entered the hotel room. Both of them continue to persist in their respective arguments

"You've got a lot of reasons, Alex!"

"No, I was obviously giving you attention, Yang."

"The words you used didn't show Alex any attention. The intonation you use also does not sound any attention. You totally just ask me to do something, which is it means you literally don't care a little bit!" firmly Ayu.

Alex was speechless and just stared at Ayu who kept nagging.

"You know that word selection and intonation can make people misunderstand?" Added Ayu.

Alex was silent for a long time before finally giving up. "Yes, I was wrong, sorry baby!"

Then Alex approached Ayu. He held his wife's shoulder.

"Honey, the road is slow, yes, you're pregnant!" ralat Alex for the speech that was considered protest by Ayu.

Ayu slammed Alex's hand on his shoulder. The man had very often judged Ayu, the incident in the car was only one of the many pranks that Alex had done. It's time for Ayu to return the man's little prank.

Ayu turned her body. He raised his hand and gently rubbed Alex's cheek.

"Well, that's my dear dong" said Ayu softly, "if I say that, I'll be obedient."

Ayu's hand continued to stroke Alex's jaw, making the man stiffen motionless. While Ayu continued to smile and put her face closer to Alex's face.

Really, what Ayu did made Alex's breath choked. Alex could feel their breaths blowing at each other, their eyes staring at each other, as well as their lips that were very close.

Long looking at Alex's eyes, Ayu brought her face closer.

"You are quite interesting when you are silent like this" whispered Ayu.

Not wanting to fall far in his game, Ayu immediately turned around and stepped away from Alex who was still standing like a mannequin. Ayu's hands clasped each other in front of her chest. He still remembered how his body had reacted strangely when stroking Alex's cheek gently. The facial hair that began to grow along the man's jaw and face made him feel his calves melt like ice cream. He should have been the one who bullied Alex, not the other way around.

Ayu went into the room and sat on the edge of the bed while adjusting her irregular breathing. No, Alex mustn't know that he fell into his own trap. After all, when else could he see Alex losing so badly like that, and he was satisfied to see the man's helpless face.

***

Alex was still standing in silence to regain his consciousness again. Ayu's actions had greatly affected her. That woman must have been deliberately playing tricks on him. Really, he really likes to play around.

The door was opened by Alex. There he found Ayu who was looking down, so Alex decided to slow down which made the woman look up immediately.

Alex's gaze continued to be on Ayu who was now smiling.

"What's up, honey?" ask Ayu gently, "already missing, is it?" goda Ayu continued.

Of course Alex knew that Ayu was playing him. However, Alex loved that look; loved that soft, spoiled voice; and also that affectionate call. If you want to play, let's see how far the woman will go.

Alex stepped closer and stopped right in front of Ayu who was sitting. He could see the nervous look on that pretty face.

"Yes, I'm missing" Alex said with eyes inseparable from Ayu's eyes. "Especially after getting a message from Grace, I'm getting miss."

Ayu's eyes widened hearing Alex's words. Doctor Gracia really+ sent Alex a question in the clinic earlier.

Alex lowered his head and brought his face closer to Ayu's. Spontaneous Ayu pulled away and continued to retreat, until finally her back touched the bed. He's cornered and can't do anything because Alex blocked his move.

Ayu pushed Alex's shoulder away from her, "Alex, what the hell!"

"This is one way to let go of longing," said Alex brought his face closer.

Ayu quickly threw away her face, so that only part of her face and neck appeared. Alex smiled amusedly at Ayu's expression.

The faint HP Ayu ringtone sounded. The girl's eyes were closed, opened and displayed a relieved smile. Finally he has a reason to break free from Alex's confinement.

"There's a call, an office phone," Ayu said.

"Can later. They'll understand, too, that we're newlyweds."

Ayu started yelling, "Alex, step aside!"

The man did not budge, he was still enjoying the scenery in front of him.

"Alex, the call must be important, they can't possibly interfere if it's not important."

Alex surrenders. He shifted to the side and dropped his body flat on the bed. Meanwhile, Ayu immediately got up and ran to receive a call.

The call was from one of the store managers, Mr. Bayu.

"Hello, good day, sir!" sapa Ayu is friendly.

From the room we heard Alex scream. "Hurry up and finish the phone, honey! Our business is not finished!"

Ayu distanced HP and growled softly in annoyance with Alex's shout. That guy is so annoying, Mr. Bayu must have heard his screams. He took a big step towards the room and glared at Alex while placing his index finger in front of his lips as a sign to keep the man quiet.

Ayu's face immediately turned serious after hearing the problem reported by Pak Bayu.

"So calm, take care of the audit store first, let me take care of the problems in the hospital,"

After ending the call, Ayu looked at Alex who was winking one eye at her. This may also be one way to avoid the man.

"I have to go to the hospital" Ayu said.

"What to the hospital for?" alex asked, "does your stomach hurt?"

Ayu shakes. "One of the crew had an accident on the way to work, I have to see him now."

"Kan, there's a manager, why do you have to, right again on leave."

"Shop again external audit, Lex. There was no other choice but me," said Ayu, "if I don't want to deliver, I can go alone."

Ogah-ogahan, Alex raised his body leaving the soft bed.

"I'll drop you off, honey. I'm a driver, not your husband."

Ayu smiled. "Well, you finally know your true profession."

***

Ayu and Alex walk down the corridor to the operating room. There they found a simple woman who was two-bodied accompanied by a middle-aged woman. The two women looked worried, even the eyes of the two-bodied woman were swollen.

Ayu knew them, the two-bodied one was Adila, Nanda's wife, the man who was struggling in the operating room. While the other one was Nanda's mother, she had already forgotten what her name was

Ayu does know Nanda quite well because she is a friendly person. In addition, he was a member of his team when he was a manager two years ago. Incidentally, he was also present when his subordinate got married so that he could get acquainted with his family.

"Good day" said Ayu.

"Jiang." Reply Adila.

Adila's tears had dried up, dripping again after meeting Ayu face to face. He began to sob, making Ayu also powerless to hold back his cries.

"Just calm down, Nanda will definitely be fine." Ayu continued to calm Adila down.

Adila was a little calmer after Ayu started to embrace and pat her shoulders. Meanwhile, Alex sat in the waiting chair watching the two women.

Ayu leads Adila to sit down, she sits right next to Alex.

"How many months?" alex asked kindly after seeing Adila was ready to talk.

"Eight months" answered Adila.

"His father will definitely struggle to see him born," comforted Alex as he stared at Adila's distended stomach.

Adila smiled and started to get excited.

"Where are you going?" Adila asked her in-laws who were preparing to leave.

"You need to take care of the documents, the nurse came" replied the mother.

Adila got up despite a little distress. Alex who saw it immediately helped the two-bodied woman.

"Thank you" said Adila, then she turned to her in-laws, "let me, ma'am."

"It's okay, Mom. I'm with Adila." Ayu helps after seeing Nanda's tired and worried face.

Ayu and Adila stepped towards the administration room. There they took care of several documents, including operating documents and BPJS patient care files.

"The treatment room was upgraded to first grade huh, Dila. Let me pay you the extra later, can't I?" Ayu offers an immediate reply to a smile and thanks by Adila.

"Usg yet?" ayu asked while stroking Adila's stomach.

Ayu's stomach will grow like that as well. She can also feel the tiny leg kick of her baby as told by Adila earlier.

"Already," replied Adila, "the results of his USG man, but do not know later if born."

"Don't mind too much, yeah. You have to be sure Nanda's gonna be okay."

Adila nodded and smiled again.

When they arrived in front of the operating room, there was only Nanda's mother sitting. Ayu looked here and there and did not find Alex. Where else did the man go.

Not finding Alex, Ayu sits down again with Adila. They talked for a long time about Adila's pregnancy. Ayu felt she had to learn more about what should and should not be done by pregnant women.

***

Alex has absolutely no intention of leaving Bu Nur alone for any longer. However, after finishing his business in the toilet cubicle, Alex meets Arya. At first, she doesn't notice Arya, after being accosted by the man Alex is restrained.

"You're Ayu's husband, right?" ask Arya.

Alex nodded. "Oh, you're Arya, Ayu's friend the other day."

This time it was Arya who nodded.

"Who's in the hospital?"

Alex could see Arya's worried face. After leaving Ayu in the heart of their marriage, the man was apparently still able to worry.

"Introduction to Ayu, we're just visiting."

"Oh, so Ayu's coming too?"

"Yes, of course. We're newlyweds, we'll be together everywhere." Alex deliberately emphasized the word newlyweds to heat up Arya. Because as far as Alex could see, the man before her still left a taste for Ayu.

"You alone, what's visiting friends too?"

Arya shakes. "No, not a friend. My mother."

"Hopefully he recovers quickly" Alex said sincerely

Arya nodded and thanked me.

"Actually last night we had a reception. Too bad I didn't ask for your number that night, so couldn't invite." Alex added to further annoy Arya. A little revenge because he had made Ayu cry first.

"I couldn't possibly attend a party devoted to the family, we weren't that close" Arya said with a faint smile.

Alex smiled in front of Arya, but in his heart he sneered at the incredibly inexperienced man

"Oh, huh?" alex asked a little wonder, "when that night Ayu said she was quite close to you. Said you were a nice, caring guy, some compliments that almost made me jealous if I didn't remember you guys were just friends."

Ah, pranking Ayu is actually more fun than pranking Arya. Only, he still could not accept the fact that the man had once hurt the heart of the sincere Ayu. Whether Arya is good or not, he's still the coward that Tidka is responsible for.

Arya started to wave. "O-oh yeah, looks like we were pretty good friends first. It's been a while, I kind of forgot."

"Don't it just two years ago that you lost touch?" alex asked with a plain pretended face.

Suspicious of being played, Arya stared intently at Alex. "Did Ayu say it like that, or did you make it up."

Pretending to be stupid is Alex's skill, he's good at it. "What do you mean?"

Arya snorted in annoyance. "I'm Ayu's ex-boyfriend."

Alex smiled, it felt like he wanted to laugh out loud in front of Arya. He was waiting for the man to confess by himself.

"I have to thank you so" Alex said with a calm face.

Alex could see a frown on the man's forehead in front of him.

"Thank you for leaving Ayu, so I can marry her."

Arya simply fell silent and looked at Alex with a hostile look.

"Excuse me!" pamit Alex though not responded by Arya at all.

Alex returns to the front of the operating room, he stares at the watch and Ayu turns. He had prepared a romantic dinner for Ayu, but, Ayu seemed to be engrossed in talking to Adila.

Ayu occasionally rubbed Adila's stomach. From the look in the woman's eyes, it was obvious she couldn't wait for her stomach to bulge like that.

"Where are we from?" ayu said without a sound to Alex.

"Sorry, I just met an acquaintance in front of the toilet, so talk first."

Alex looked at his watch again. It's 6 o'clock, if he comes home now, of course he won't be late for the dinner he had planned. He raised an eyebrow at Ayu hoping that the woman understood that she wanted to go home now.

Ayu who did not understand only frowned. This time Alex hit the watch softly while staring at Ayu.

After understanding the code given by Alex, Ayu immediately stood up and drew closer to the man.

"Your wallet!" ask Ayu while raising her palm at Alex.

"It!" Alex thrusts his wallet, despite not knowing it will be flanked by Ayu.

Kening Ayu shriveled looking at the amount of money in Alex's wallet.

"Only this!" keluh Ayu, issued several pieces of money one hundred thousand rupiah.

Ayu flips Alex's wallet and finds some Singaporean hundred dollar bills. Actually this piece of money is enough, but what is it polite.

"Why is it so little, Lex!" I don't stop complaining.

"I'd rather pay with a card" replied Alex with a hand to reach for his wallet, but not left by Ayu.

"Okay, I'll take this one sheet too." Ayu grabs the orange one and all Alex's rupiah. Not only that, he grabbed his wallet and put the Singapore money in and replaced it with some money from his own wallet.

"Well, right, that's enough."

Finished with his money affairs, Ayu again approached Adila.

"I'm saying goodbye, Dad!" said Ayu.

"Yes, Mom." Reply Adila tried to stand up but was held back by Ayu, because she looked troubled with her distended stomach.

"Here, for you. Don't look at the numbers, yeah." Ayu gave the money to Adila.

"Yes, geez, no, ma'am," Adila refused because she felt bad.

"Eh, this is the sustenance of your prospective child," said Ayu forcing.

Even with a face of condolence Adila took the money. Ayu knew she would really need money for her delivery later.

"Pak Bayu briefly came after the audit at the store was completed," said Ayu again, "for additional payment let me inform Mr. Bayu later, yes."

Adila nodded. "Yes, Mom. Thanks."

"A strong spirit for your child!" Ayu gave spirit to Adila.

After giving a warm hug to the pregnant mother, Ayu returned to Alex who was still staring at Ayu with a smile.

"So, we're doing good on your behalf with my money?" satirize Alex after receiving his wallet back.

"The husband's money is the wife's money, Alex!"

"Well, when it comes to money, you have me as a husband, baby."

Ayu's eyes glared at Alex, her hands directly floating to Alex's shoulders. "Marrel!"

Alex grimaced, though Ayu's punch was sore at all. "It's KDRT, honey."

Instead of stopping, Ayu hit Alex on the shoulder again. "Who told me to be stingy."

"Marrel?" alex asked, "i've bought you a new car, last night I spent a lot on our reception."

They kept arguing all along the corridor of the hospital. Of course they don't mean it. Alex was not at all concerned about his money, he was just happy to have a small argument with Ayu, as he is now.

"It's your fault, too" said Ayu, "who told me to marry."

Alex chuckles at Ayu's manyun lips. He pinched Ayu's cheek in a fit of anxiety.

"Alex, shame on people!" ayu protests and quickly removes Alex's hand from her cheek.

"Let's go," Alex said, not caring.

Ayu simply shook her head and chose to let Alex. They came out of the hospital door and walked towards the parking lot.

"You're delta with Arya's mother, first?" alex asked when they had entered the car.

Ayu nodded. "Very close, like mother and son."

Alex holds the steering wheel, but doesn't start the car's engine. He did not want to do this, the surprise he made for Ayu Pati was ready. However, little heart Alex felt had to convey about the state of his mother Arya.

"He's being treated here" Alex said.

Ayu frowned. "Who?"

"Your former mother-in-law's future" Alex replied, "I had a chance to meet Arya in the toilet."

"Why is missing now" said Ayu.

Ayu took off her seatbelt and got out of the car. For a moment Alex could only stare at his wife who was getting further away. He shouldn't have told Ayu at all. Wanting to not want to, he immediately got out of the car and followed the steps of Ayu who had asked at the reception.

Aunt Arum, so Ayu calls her mother Arya. She was very close to him, even closer than her own mother. Aunty Arum is a loving and caring figure, so she enjoys spoiling with him.

Hearing Arum get sick, makes Ayu feel the need to visit. Whatever happened to him and Arya in the past, has absolutely nothing to do with Arum.

Ayu's feet stopped after seeing a man and a woman standing in front of the nursery door. That or, and the woman in front of him, must be his wife.

Arya briefly hugged the woman in front of her and gave her a kiss on the cheek, before the woman left and waved at Arya. The woman stepped closer towards Ayu, she smiled kindly at Ayu.

With a sense of tightness in his chest, Ayu returned the smile of the woman who managed to replace her position in Aryan teak. She is beautiful, and obviously very friendly because she always smiles warmly at anyone, including Ayu who is not known at all.

What feelings does Ayu feel now? He was jealous, the heartache he thought had disappeared, appearing again at the scene earlier. He should have been there, not the woman.

The pain was still faithfully accompanying Ayu. The wound he thought had dried up, was wet again.

Ayu turned to the side after feeling a gentle elegance on her shoulders. Seeing Alex beside him did not calm his heart at all, instead he wanted to immediately scatter in the man's embrace and cry. She kept looking at Alex with teary eyes.

"It's okay, I'm here, Ayu!" Alex stroked Ayu's shoulder again, hoping that the woman would be stronger.

They stepped together towards Arya who was staring at them from a distance.

"I want to look at Aunt Arum, okay?" ask Ayu a little doubt.

Arya smiled and nodded. "Yes, please."

Arya opens the nursery door and lets Ayu and Alex in.

When entering Ayu saw Arum lying weakly on the bed with a hose of liquid in his hand.

"Well," said Arum weakly.

Arum, the second woman Ayu loves very much. The woman who amazed him with her toughness raised Arya herself. The woman she once coveted as mother-in-law.

***

First UP in Ramadan. Hope you like, yes 😊

Actually want to update faster, but again join the event in the publisher LoveRinz, so the focus is on writing there first.

Happy fasting, for those who run. Keep the spirit even though the covid-19 is still a scourge, use free time to multiply worship and this is an opportunity to get closer to family. Thanks 😊💜