Forced to Marry a Teacher

118. The Threshold

Again and again Luna acted like Janus' wife. In order to find face in front of Janus, all the housework was taken by him. He cleans the house, washes and irones Janus's clothes, and prepares meals, only when Janus is at home.

Wasn't it obvious, blatantly Luna had another intention from her attitude. Astrid's patience was on the verge, Astrid could no longer remain silent to let Luna act as she wished.

Astrid approached Luna, who was preparing a drink for Janus as usual.

"Sister, let me do it."

"No need, let me. I'm not good if you have to do it. I'd be sad if I just hitchhiked for free here."

"We told you we didn't expect anything in return. Sister Luna just stay here without having to do anything, especially if you have to wash clothes or prepare a drink for my husband," said Astrid.

"I do it with pleasure, even if you and Janus forbid me."

Astrid breathed. "Why don't you replace Eli and Mira's maids."

"What do you mean, Astrid?"

Janus suddenly came.

"Sorry, interrupt your conversation." Janus looked at Astrid. "What did Luna do to make you angry?"

"I only rebuked him because he was constantly doing work that he was not supposed to do. Isn't he already we consider family, but he even constantly feels uneasy when only hitchhiking for free here," Astrid said with a trembling mouth.

His mouth trembled because he who was upset could not speak it, when he was dealing with Janus. Astrid repeatedly said in her heart that that was not what she wanted to say.

Astrid is angry and upset that Luna is constantly paying more attention to Janus. Astrid is also upset that Janus cannot realize that Luna's attention is wrong for a woman who is not bound by blood. Just because it has responsibility, does not mean Janus is silent with Luna's behavior that Astrid feels is wrong.

"Right, Astrid said, you shouldn't be doing homework. You are family in this house" Janus added.

"I'm sorry, but I'm doing it with pleasure, so you don't have to ban me."

Without saying a word, Astrid stepped away, with both eyes slightly inundated. Although he believed that Janus was unlikely to change, however, he was a little shaky when Luna kept paying attention to Janus. Moreover, Luna was a woman who had once stopped in Janus' heart.

If Astrid had not felt guilty about Bayu, she might have long expressed her frustration and anger. Astrid does not want Janus to feel burdened with the jealousy of Astrid. Because Janus' responsibility is much heavier than having to take care of jealousy from his wife. To atone for her guilt, Janus must accept the responsibility of Bayu. While Astrid, she only needs to be patient with Luna in the middle of her domestic life.

Astrid sat on the bed in her room, with her hands constantly patting her chest while holding back the water that bathed her eyes.

Janus came over. "Are you angry that Luna won't obey?"

Astrid shakes. "Do you think I look angry right now?"

"Hm, it looks like it." Janus grabbed Astrid's hand. "I hope you will condemn him. Even though Luna already knows that we consider her family, but she's still not used to it."

Astrid forced her smile "Then, what do you think of Luna's position in this house?"

"Luna's position in this house is a family, and to me she is only a sister, sister, and also my sister-in-law."

Astrid was still not satisfied with Janus' answer, she asked again. "Then what do you think of my position?"

Janus widened his smile. "Of course you are my companion, who will remain in my heart. Believe, Astrid. That you are the last woman I love."

Finally the answer from Janus made Astrid feel relieved. Now Astrid is no longer afraid that Janus will be tempted by the ex-boyfriend who is considered his sister-in-law. Because he is a trustworthy husband. Moreover, when Janus answered the question, his eyes seemed to sparkle as if he was serious, that he sincerely loved Astrid.

***

The next day was Janus' birthday, Astrid was home from work later than usual. Because she wanted to give a surprise to her husband. Not to forget, Astrid also bought ingredients to make a birthday cake.

Because it's a special birthday for her husband, Astrid accidentally made her own birthday cake.

Because Astrid is making a birthday cake for the first time, Astrid is making a tutorial based on her phone. Because Astrid made the cake for the first time, Astrid was made to focus and be careful when working on it.

It only took her an hour more to make, and an hour she adorned it beautifully. Astrid finished making a birthday cake for her husband.

After that, Astrid got ready to cook. And because Astrid would cook a lot of food, so Astrid was helped by Mira and Eli. It just so happens that Astrid invites her friend and also Janus' friends.

Astrid also asked all her friends including friends from Janus to come early to the house, in order to give a surprise for her husband.

At four o'clock in the afternoon all her friends came to the house, Astrid rushed to arrange all the food that had been cooked at the dinner table. And there's only an hour left for Janus to come home. To fill the time that is only an hour away, Astrid and friends fill the time with the medekor room.

However, not yet an hour, the sound of Janus' car was heard in front of the house, forced Astrid and all her friends to finish decorating.

Astrid carried the cake while standing behind the door, including her friends who also stood behind the door.

Janus's steps were heard, they were preparing to surprise him. The door opened, all simultaneously uttering. "Happy birthday."

Janus came alone. Janus returns with Luna.

"You came home with Luna's sister, or happened to cross paths in front of the house?" Ask Astrid.

"I came home with Luna, Luna just happened to deliver lunch to the office."

Astrid thought that on her husband's birthday, she would be happy, but even upset. And it's still the same thing because of Luna.

"Trid, before the candle runs out, you better have your husband blow on it immediately" Rio said.

"Don't forget before blowing it, make a wish first. And pray that the woman who wants to disrupt your home life will soon become self-aware" Bianca said.

Astrid smiled loudly. "Sister Bianca, no woman wants to ruin our relationship. So it's better for Janus to pray according to your heart."

Janus smiled as he nodded. Before blowing out the candle, Janus prayed first. In his prayer, he hopes that his relationship with Astrid can last until later his hair bleached. And do not forget, Janus also very much hope that he will soon be given a child born from the womb of his wife.

"With increasing age, I hope we will soon be given a new family member who was born from my wife's womb." Inner Janus.

After praying, Janus blew out the candle. Janus then kissed Astrid.

"Thank you for giving me this very happy surprise."

Even though Astrid was very upset to hold her back, so that her husband's birthday party could go well.