Forced Mate

Coming For You

Alex looked at Ayu who was getting better. The woman was not crying anymore. After all, Ayu was pregnant so there shouldn't be too many thoughts.

"Darling, may I ask for one thing?"

Ayu looked up at Alex and nodded.

"You have a problem, I want to talk about it well. It's not silence, then you go home to your parents like you are now" Alex explained.

Alex understands that Ayu always has family behind her who are always supportive, also taking care of her. However, now they are married and Alex wants to be the first person Ayu needs in everything. Is not the purpose of marriage to share and love in joy and sorrow.

"It's not that I don't want you to share it with your family. But, it's our problem not theirs" Alex added.

Ayu just looked down because she felt guilty. He is aware that he has been selfish, but he also sometimes does not understand himself. He was convinced that all this desire was just a hormonal influence.

"I understand your refusal to come to Singapore because your family, work, and friends are here. I'm well aware that I have no right to force you because I'm just a newcomer to your life." Alex keeps spilling things on his mind. He wants to clarify everything. What he did, wasn't because Ayu and her son didn't matter. However, he will not be able to choose between Ayu or her work. They're both Alex's responsibility.

"I just don't want you to go. I don't know why either." Ayu back sniffled.

Alex stroked Ayu's hair. "Don't cry! I'm telling you this so you can understand my situation as well."

Ayu took off Alex's embrace, she rubbed the remaining tears on her cheek.

"Sorry, I ...."

Alex put his index finger on Ayu's lips, so the woman's sentence was cut off.

"Enough! I know it's because you're pregnant, right?"

Ayu nodded in agreement.

"It's okay, I get it." Alex's hand rubbed Ayu's cheek gently, "just don't ever tell me you don't want to see me again!"

"Yes," said Ayu slowly while holding Ayu's hand on her cheek.

"Yes, you rest now! Poor Aeleya, she must have been tired and sad to see you like this."

Ayu according. With Alex's help he lay down. Alex envelops Ayu's body before she steps towards the bathroom to clean herself up. He didn't even get to change his clothes. From the office he went straight to the airport to return to Ayu.

Alex smilingly stared at the reflection of his already very dull face and disheveled hair. He had not expected to see his face look this broken. It's okay, as long as Ayu's okay. Actually, he did not expect this crazy to Ayu who was a foreign woman. Maybe because she was his wife, the woman who was carrying his child.

Finished cleaning himself, Alex opened the closet who knew there was his shirt tucked there. Fortunately, there was one shirt he wore when he first stayed at the house. After that, he lay down next to Ayu, then hugged his wife. Slowly, he kissed Ayu's head while saying good night.

Ayu held Alex's hand that was coiled around her waist. He wants Alex to stay by his side. He did not mean to be selfish, but that was the desire of his heart.

***

Early in the morning Alex drove Ayu back home. Ayu had to change clothes, so she had to return home. The woman actually had a shirt at Dwiki's house, but she did not want to wear it because she claimed to be too small and was afraid her pregnancy was visible.

"This milk drinks first, from yesterday does not drink." Alex offers a glass of milk.

"Thank you" said Ayu after finishing sipping her milk.

"Later at night, drink the milk again. Remember, don't work too hard!" Alex reminded.

Ayu just nodded.

"It's up to me to call, for sure" Alex said after peeping Ayu's forehead.

"When do you come home?" ask Ayu before getting out of the car.

"Thursday," Alex replied. He waved at Ayu who was already out of the car. Last week, Ayu was angry because Alex always called, but this week the woman continued to force to stay and kept calling. I don't know what else next week?

Alex came to the airport early, he chose to have coffee at one of the taverns. Instead of living alone at home, it's good to drink coffee.

"Alex!" A woman's voice turned Alex around. Next to his desk sat Karin and a friend.

"Oh, hi!" greet Alex who made Karin move the table.

"New bride!" tease Karin, "want back or just come."

"You're coming home" Alex replied.

"Loyo really, I didn't get rations last night!"

Alex just laughed in response to Karin's words. He had often met Karin thanks to Tamara, so it was no wonder to hear the mouth of the Hispanic woman who was outspoken.

Alex chuckled faintly at the suspicious tone in Karin's voice. "Why don't you contact Ayu for more details."

Karin gasped, then replied, "don't tell Ayu to sulk!"

"Has he always been like that?" Alex felt like he had to ask someone who knew Ayu better.

"Only sometimes, it's not on all people. Usually only the same family," said Karin, "since you're her husband, reasonable anyway."

"Breaky," said Alex who immediately pulled both corners of his lips.

"Father is so, but the original is very loving. I'd rather walk Ayu than Tamara actually," Karin said, "it's a secret, yes. Don't say the same Tamara."

Alex begins to hear Karin's explanation, that Ayu is sometimes gentle, but she also knows how to play rough if necessary. According to Karin, Ayu is a blend of herself and Tamara, always knowing how to take a stand. However, one right that is sometimes annoying to Ayu, spoiled and fond of snacking.

"Great, you can get her married. In fact, he used to say I didn't marry because of that jerk," explained Karin.

"You mean Arya?"

Karin nodded. "Did you talk about that guy?"

"Yes, we've even met" Alex said after sipping his coffee.

"Great!" Karin patted Alex on the shoulder, "after the crow got married, Ayu couldn't even hear the man's name. Uh, she must be in love with you."

Smile on Alex's lips. "I love my wife too much."

Karin shuddered the country looking at Alex. "Disease!"

"You'll know when you're married. It's troublesome, but it's fun" explains Alex.

Karin shakes her head in disagreement with Alex's opinion. He was astonished to see Alex who instantly changed once married. As far as he knew the man often changed women tajk clear, a true cassanova.

"I really don't know if Tamara's birthday is bringing Ayu home it's you."

Alex looked at the glass he had emptied. He recalled that night, when he made a stupid mistake that got him stuck with Ayu. However, if he thought that he was sorry at all, at least he could get to know Ayu as well as the woman's family. More than anything else, he's going to be a father.

"We met and talked for a while, then went home. You and Tamara seemed to be enjoying the party, so we didn't say goodbye" Alex lied.

"Well, where did you take him home? I came to his house finished the party and he wasn't there." Karin still remembered how worried she was when she saw Ayu's house empty, plus there was no one she could call. Last night he couldn't sleep because he thought of Ayu. He was only able to breathe a sigh of relief after calling Ayu's office phone and finding out that she was in a meeting.

"We stayed at the hotel" Alex replied honestly, not knowing what to say.

One eyebrow Karin raised hearing Alex's confession. "You're sure Ayu wasn't drunk when she came with you?"

Alex shook his head and replied nervously, "ti-no, he's a-dar!"

"I'm kidding" said Karin, "where maybe he's drunk, people never taste alcohol."

Alex breathed a sigh of relief.

"Where are you going?" Alex switched the conversation.

"I just took off, I want to go home" replied Karin.

"You have a show tonight?"

Karin shook her head, knowing what Alex was asking about her schedule for.

"Father himself at home. Can you not go with me first?" Alex pinta. If there was Karin accompanying Ayu, her worry would be slightly lessened.

"Good idea, I haven't eaten Ayu's pasta in a long time either."

"Dash? Making pasta?" alex asked with enlarged eyes, "i never even saw him touch the stove."

"Pasta made by Ayu is delicious, yes even though instant," said Karin, "as I recall she used to make sandwiches for the Arya when she was in college."

The pasta problem was Karin said honestly, but for the sandwich made by Ayu it was just a joke. He wanted to see Alex's jealous face. He smiled at a glance as he saw Alex speechless and seemed to be thinking hard.

"You order or eat outside, don't make my wife tired!"

Karin sneered towards Alex. He didn't expect Bakan to hear such a word from Alex. Ayu certainly will not regret ever left can Arya for getting a man who loved her so much like Alex.

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