Forced Mate

Home Alone

It's been two nights of sleep Alex hasn't had a good night. She actually wanted to contact her in-laws, asking about the news of the two women she loved so much. However, he did not want to let his wife's family know that he and Ayu were in trouble. Taking care of your authority as a husband is necessary.

"Sir, tomorrow morning there's a schedule to go to Malaysia." Cleo explained. The woman also continued that they had two options for time to leave, leaving at the beginning of the night so they could rest at the hotel or leave at dawn to prepare themselves.

Alex is just pensive. He heard Cleo's explanation, but some thoughts were on his son and wife. He was hesitating to make a decision. He had not rested since Ayu's departure, if he had to stay alone at home, then he would definitely be even more lonely.

"We leave after work. Book tickets now. All right, come with me to the house to get my clothes cleaned."

Cleo according. They returned to Alex's apartment. For what sake, Cleo gawked at the appearance of the always clean and orderly apartment. There were several bottles of wine on the table, as well as glasses.

"Sir Boss doesn't call the cleaners, does he?"

Alex turned. Since there was Bu Ina, she didn't hire any more cleaners. He looked around, his house was a mess. The seat pads are tilted to and fro, thanks to which each of them returns to work immediately dropped the body there. The teve remote that had always been in its place after watching, was now on the floor. It looks like he dropped it last night.

"Ah, it's a mess, yeah. Can you clean up a little, let me get the clothes done."

Cleo grumbled inwardly. He could guess that his boss had invited him here to clean up. He squinted, trying to guess what happened to Alex. He shook his head in disbelief as he looked at the former package of fast food in the trash. He knows very well that Alex hates junk food, according to him it's unhealthy. Seeing Alex change, he believes there's something in the boss. That jam too, Ayu and Aleeya were not at home. If they don't have a problem, it's impossible for Alex to let them go without him.

Over the years of working with Alex, Cleo has memorized his nature, overprotective. This answered Cleo's question about the man's shabby face.

"Have you?" ask Alex who came out with the suitcase.

Cleo frowned. "Their are many, Boss."

"You're moving to Malaysia" Alex replied without a smile. He pulled the suitcase and walked out followed by Cleo.

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"How many days are you planning here, Yu?" ask Dwiki.

Ayu was sitting on the back porch, looking at her mother's small garden. Aeleya had just gone to bed after these two days was extremely fussy.

"Not knowing either, Dad. Don't you like Ayu here?"

"Dad's happy, son. But you have a husband."

Ayu frowned. During his three days at his parents' house, he never received a call from Alex. Sometimes he was eager to pick up the call, especially when Aleeya started screaming. Fortunately Ayu brought Alex's old clothes to be stored beside him while asleep.

The clothes were already fused with the smell of telon oil and Aleeya herself. She was well aware, that Aeleya must have missed her father. Ayu's ego is too high to contact Alex.

She opened Instagram and saw Alex's post. The picture contains the Petronas twin buildings. The man is in Malaysia. I don't know what, he doesn't care.

"Alex never called? Or, you guys got a problem?" Dwiki continued to flank Ayu with questions.

"Alex calls a lot, Dad," Ayu replied. He doesn't lie, Alex does call a lot, only he doesn't pick up his phone.

"You have a problem, good to talk about. Don't keep it for a long time" Dwiki said.

Ayu shook her head again. He continued to deny, and said that he was fine.

"Yes, Dad came in first. Don't be so dreamy!" Dad got up and walked into the house, while Ayu still remained in that place, sitting with a forward look.

He kept wondering what Alex was going to Malaysia for. He was worried that the man might go along with Tamara. As Ayu knows, Tamara is indeed developing business in the country.

He came in after his mother shouted from inside. Aleeya is hungry. The sound of the baby girl was heard. She grabbed the baby from Arini's sling.

"He's hungry" said Arini stroking Aleeya's head.

Not wanting her child to starve, Ayu climbed into her room. She started breastfeeding her baby. After filling her stomach, Aleeya was laid in bed. The baby was wobbling and muttering indistinctly.

Aeleya laughed, her laughter like a symphony of heaven in Ayu's ears.

She laughed with her baby.

"Dear mommy's son," said Ayu then kissed the cheek of Aleeya fatigued.

The baby laughed again. Ayu did not expect Aeleya to be this serious again. She lay down next to the baby, put her cheek on the baby's cheek, also stroked her distended stomach.

The knocking of the door shifted Ayu's gaze. He patted Aleeya's thigh, asking the baby to wait for a moment. He approached the door, holding the knob open.

"Yes, Mom, there's ap ...." Ayu's words were cut off as soon as she saw the figure that was now in front of her. He was aghast for a long time, letting both their eyes clash, letting go of longing after days of being without one another.

"A-lex?"

Not long after, Alex immediately pulled Ayu in his arms. She has a body scent that she misses so much. The sweet aroma and also the typical smell of baby Aeleya is attached to Ayu's body.

Ayu backed off a bit followed by Alex. The door behind them closed. Alex's hands slumped down Ayu's cheeks. He kissed the woman's forehead for a long time, then went down on the lips even longer.

"I Miss you like crazy, honey," said Alex pasting her forehead on Ayu's forehead. Three days, no, not just three days, it had been three weeks since the last time he could hug Ayu like this.

Aleeya's carefree muttering voice made Alex turn away. There, his little angel. He missed his son too much. The little man who makes her smile every time she sees his face.

Alex kissed Ayu's cheek once, before stepping towards the little human who kept muttering. He picked up Aleeya and showered her with kisses on both cheeks. Plays her bangir nose on Aeleya's tiny nose.

Happiness is simple for Alex, having someone you can call his own. Belongs that will never leave him, like his wife and son. A whole family that loves each other, a place to share their joys and sorrows.

Ayu shed tears at the sight. He could see happiness emanating from two people that meant something to him. He approached and wrapped his hands around Alex's waist. Dai kissed the man's shoulder alternately with Aleeya's cheek carried by Alex.

Baby Aeleya held up her fingers towards Alex's nose. He made a clawing motion there. His laughing voice rang out, making both his parents smile happily.

"Honey," said Alex softly to Ayu who is now in his arms. "You and Aleeya that's all that matters to me. Don't ever tell me I don't care about you. You know that I love you and Aleeya" Alex added. Then, another blow Ayu's head.

Ayu was speechless, she just patted the thighs of Aleeya who had just fallen asleep beside her.

"I was wrong, because I lied that day. Sorry," Alex added. He stuffed his face in Ayu's neck basin. Pecked long there and his hand went up stroking his wife's cheek.

Ayu touched Alex's hand, bringing her down to her lips. He turned around and stared for a long time into Alex's eyes. He was confused, had to ask or not.

"Ehm .. What are you doing in Malaysia?"

"I have a job, honey."

"Just work?"

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Alex nodded hard. It seemed, Ayu had not fully believed him.

"You can ask Cleo. We went together there. I can even explain all the activities I did there."

Ayu approached and tightened her embrace. His head was jammed into Alex's chest, letting the man's heartbeat fill his sense of hearing. Alex smiles. He rubbed Ayu's back several times, calming his sobbing wife.

"I'm kangen," Ayu said in the middle of her stuffing.

"Me too, honey, me too" Alex replied.

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