Forced Mate

Like Nothing At All

After receiving news of the passing of Opa Surya, Alex immediately took the fastest flight to Indonesia. He left a meeting with the board of directors. Tamara must have been devastated by her grandfather's death. In addition, Alex himself is also very close to Opa Surya.

Since childhood Alex has been very familiar and often played together with Opa Surya in the park when the old man brought Tamara. The opa's friendly and loving personality makes her comfortable and thinks of her like a grandfather.

When Alex met Opa Surya at dinner last week, he made an appointment to accompany him to golf. He kept ringing all the funny stories that were often reported by the humorous man.

'That man must be strong, mustn't be whiny! " That's what Opa Surya said when Alex cried from a fall, maybe when he was five years old.

Alex also still remembers when he visited about ten years ago in the office of Opa Surya. At that time they had a short conversation while waiting for Tamara to come to lunch together. Alex had asked about the marriage of Opa Surya and Oma Sally which is lasting and very harmonious despite being old, also compared to the marriage of his parents.

'3K; commitment, communication and togetherness. That's the key!'

Opa Surya taught Alex many things, including monogamy. Instead of reflecting on her parents' household, she wants to have a marriage like Tamara's grandparents.

It took him about four hours until he could arrive at the funeral home. There are many people, although only family present. Upon entering the magnificent house, he immediately looked for the figure of Tamara. The woman was standing next to the box. His eyes were only fixed on that figure, as if no one else was there.

Alex could see how fragile Tamara was. Nearby he heard the woman. Her heart grimaced, she did not want Tamara to cry.

"Tammy," said Alex when he was in front of Tamara.

"Alex!" erang Tamara who immediately splashed in Alex's arms.

Alex stroked Tamara's hair. He would let her cry until she calmed down. He often embraced women in his arms, but never really embraced like now.

If you look at Tamara, her blood is always rushing and Alex's heartbeat is irregular. Now, everything is normal. The woman is still important, but there is no feeling like before.

After taking off the hug with Tamara, Alex still held her arms just in case she didn't fall. His eyes instantly grew bigger when he saw Ayu.

"Father," he said slowly.

Looking at the smile on Ayu's lips, made Alex feel a little calm. Ayu was fine, there was nothing for her to worry about. This time he was glued to the face inside the chest. Opa Surya looks very calm. He remembered the last night they could meet.

"You're married, huh?" Opa Surya chuckles at Alex and Ayu. "You are like everyone else. Marriage didn't invite this old man."

"Depart Opa, we make another party specifically for Opa" Alex replied.

"Take a round of golf then," kekeh Opa Surya again.

"That's how it is, Opa."

Opa Surya smiled at Alex. "You're married now. Must know the top priority is family."

Alex nodded and smiled. He wanted to learn a lot from Opa Surya.

Not expecting Alex, that night became the last time he looked at the smile of Opa Surya; hearing his words of wisdom. He turned around, but Ayu wasn't there.

"Well where?" ask Alex.

"He's gone home, ' he said he wants to work, '" replied Karin with a surprised face.

"Work?" Alex still remembers Ayu saying that he would stay home all day.

All day long Alex kept thinking about Ayu. If he can, he wants to go home and make sure Ayu doesn't go to work on holidays. However, he stayed because it was not nice to have to leave before the funeral procession was over.

***

It's late and Alex hasn't arrived yet. He sat in the living room, also occasionally staring out. He deliberately left the door open so he could quickly know that Alex had gone home or not.

He sat for hours waiting. Sometimes go out to the terrace to see the road. Finally, he was tired and chose to go into the room and rest. Maybe Alex didn't come home and went straight back to Singapore, considering he was busy. Yes, he was very busy and did not have time to greet Ayu, but had come to hug Tamara.

The sound of the car stopped. There was little hope in Ayu's heart that it was Alex. He nodded and decided to lie down.

Ayu's room door creaked. That move is getting closer. Suddenly, he closed his eyes. Alex's warm touch brushed Ayu's cheek, he peeked at his wife's long forehead.

"Have a nice dream, honey!" alex whispers.

Ayu opened her eyes after hearing Alex enter the bathroom. Then it closed again when the man came out. The bed on Ayu's side was heavy and Alex's hands began to circle around her waist. Dai loved that warmth. However, remembering that the hand and body had hugged another woman this afternoon made her tears drip again.

As powerful as possible, Ayu held her breath so that her stuffing did not escape. Her lower lip was bitten while closing her eyes hard. Before long, he could hear Alex's regular roar of breath which meant the man was already slumbering. He began to force himself to fall asleep, although it was difficult.

***

Alex awakens when he feels his body being pushed. His eyes opened slowly and found Ayu who was trying to get out of his embrace.

"Are you awake?" tany Alex in a hoarse voice, then landed a kiss on Ayu's forehead, although the blue woman had retreated to avoid.

Alex stroked Ayu's cheek as the woman continued to push Laex away. "What's wrong?"

"You go to the toilet" said Ayu Tanoa staring at Alex.

"Yes already." Alex distanced his hand that was on Ayu's waist.

After Ayu enters the bathroom, Alex exits the room and heads to the kitchen to make juice for her and Ayu. Lately he has rarely exercised because he is busy. He was also very tired today.

After preparing breakfast for Ayu, Alex intends to enter the room. Urung after seeing Ayu come out first. His forehead puckered looking at his wife who was fully dressed for work.

"You're at work?"

Ayu simply nodded in response.

"It's sunday."

"There is a work ban on Sundays. It's not like you shouldn't be coming home because you have work."

Alex fell silent. He is planning to return to Singapore after breakfast.

"Breakfast once was that." Alex embraces Ayu and intends to lead her to the dining table.

"I'm in a hurry." Ayu took off Alex's hand on her shoulder.

"What's wrong? You mad?"

"Anged for what?"

"Yes, you're so weird this morning."

Ayu reviewed the smile. "I'm fine."

"Let's eat first" forced Alex.

Ayu immediately wrapped her hands around Alex's waist. He hugged tightly. Alex returns to him and the man can no longer go far from him.

Alex who knew nothing, just returned Ayu's embrace and stroked her hair gently.

"I miss," I'm Ayu with a hoarse voice.

Alex smiled happily. "I miss it too."

***