Home For My Soul

166|Maliculations

Because Mother and Mama are not excited, Father invited us to lunch together at Mother's favorite restaurant. We all chose the food enthusiastically, whereas they just nodded each time Father and Papa suggested their choice of order.

The men stared at me questioningly which I answered by shrugging both of my shoulders. I don't want to tell them, and then have to explain again. Let it be my mother's second part. After all, that's the thing I should have discussed with Theo, not my papa or my brother.

My family's coming home, so I'm going with Katelia's family to their house. Mama relented so that Theo was not confused we had to take turns living in two different houses. We until now also did not know how to explain the reason I have four parents.

Mother went straight upstairs, not inviting us to sit together in the family room. Seeing that, Dad followed him, my two brothers did what they wanted, while me and Theo were relieved to take a moment away from my family.

“What's with Mama and Mommy?” asked Theo, when we were in the room.

“They are disappointed their guess is wrong.” I went to the bathroom to clean myself up, then changed clothes in the room. Theo just stood staring at me. “What are you doing? Clean yourself up and change your clothes. We're not going anywhere.”

“What are they guessing is wrong? Answer the question do not half-half.”

I chuckled to see him snob so. “They woke me up to check myself in the bathroom. They have provided test equipment. Apparently negative. They were instantly sad and acted so all day.”

“You're not pregnant?” tanyanya, sounds disappointed.

I sighed softly. “Theo, you don't feel so sad. Not all couples are lucky to get pregnant in the first attempt. We can still try again.”

“We have to use the test kit to know your fertile days. So, this is not happening again.” He walked into the bathroom with a disappointed face. I just held back the smile of seeing her.

Being able to relax in bed, I opened social media and was surprised there were so many friend request notifications on my account. All of them were friends at school. There were also some seniors that I knew would often cross paths with me on campus.

Huh. I was ugly, they avoided, despised, until they saw nothing. As soon as I changed with a much better appearance, they came closer. I feel like retaliating by ignoring them all, but I need them.

So, I received all the requests from accounts I knew one school and college with me. The rest, I ignored. I don't want to deal with criminals in the online world. Especially if I am married. Why chat with a guy who wears a picture of a handsome guy, but I don't know him? My husband is much more handsome than them.

What Chika said was not excessive. People are more excited about me and Theo on their accounts than the bride and groom. Rumors about the bad relationship between me and the Wibowo Family were dismissed. They were amazed to see that I was able to get along with Katelia's family.

Thankfully, they didn't expect anything strange, only our relationship improved. One of my three former friends did not comment. It looks like they were serious about our promise a few years ago. We no longer interfere in each other's affairs.

Ah, yes! Rahma and Nisa are not present at Chika's wedding. Were they not invited? They have not been seen together for a long time. Rahma hadn't appeared near me for a long time since I knew she almost made me and Sonata fail to put together the task.

“What's up? Your face is very serious.” The smell of Theo's cologne entered my olfactory as soon as she sat by my side. I came closer and kissed her cheek. He looked at me for a moment, then rubbed my head.

“See. There were so many photos of us yesterday while attending the wedding and reception.” I looked at my phone with him while scrolling the screen. Post by post is just our photo.

Me and Theo weren't friends on social media. I don't know why none of us are interested in making a friend request. Maybe because we meet often and do not stop sharing makes us prefer meetings in the real world rather than online.

So, this was the only way for him to be able to see my friends' posts, especially those who suddenly tagged me as soon as our account became friends. Just-there's. This holiday turns out many are also actively checking their accounts.

“I did not expect the request of Mother and Mama brought its own advantages,” said I was satisfied. “I don't have to work hard to make Chika miserable. This way is very effective.”

I was stunned for a moment, then turned towards him. “You're kidding, ‘kan?” I'm laughing a little.

“Gue seriously.” There was no smile or expression on his face. “Making their hotel bankrupt is very easy. I just popped an issue and guests will not come there again.”

“Ng, preferably not. My problem with Chika, not her papa.” I-i refused. “Ah, look! There's video.” I touched the Play button on the video and watched it.

The photos of us walking into the church or the hall, sitting together in both locations, were nothing compared to the video. We were with my family walking in like a procession line on both occasions.

Although I was disappointed that our marriage lasted so short, seeing the video was already quite entertaining. We were driven by our family to get married witnessed by many people. There's only one thing left, Theo's family. If they exist, then the video is perfect.

I understood Chika's anger seeing her. Supposedly the posts that dominated the social media accounts of our friends were him and Mr. Norman. But what happened outside of his expectations. His own fault. Why invite me and Theo on the last day?

If he does not intend to show off, maybe he is the star on social media for some time to come. I won't be coming to the event, because only the Wibowo Family can get an invitation, not Andriyana. But thanks to his invitation, we were allowed to enter the church and the hall.

“Lo? What is this?” There was a post that marked Meghan's account. I touched the link that led to a site containing a video. I hesitated to press the Play button, but chose to play it. News site, so the video is definitely safe.

I took a surprised breath at the scene that started the video. The Willis Penthouse Family. We were all standing in the front room, it seemed as if Om Azarya was leaving to go home. We walked towards the door, while Clara pulled something out from behind the sofa.

“Their history is over,” murmured Theo. “The woman will not be able to avoid the law with the recording. They must be busy meeting with their company's shareholders. I knew from Matt that one little scandal could take days to explain the matter to the important people in the company.”

The video clearly shows Clara pointing a gun at Om Azarya and Aunt Ruth. He also did not hesitate to let go of the husband and wife. I was pounding when I caught his hand and pointed upwards.

Seeing the recording by experiencing it directly turned out to give a different sensation. Where do I get the courage to approach a dangerous person? A little misstep, a second miscalculation, I was gone that day.

“What's up, Amarylis? Why is your body shaking?” ask Theo worried. He's grabbing my shoulder. “Hey, you're okay?”

I shook my head slowly. “I'm fine. Just surprised I can be that close.”

“Means I punished you. Dare you really intend to make me a widower that fast.” He rubbed my arm. “Forget it. The important thing is we all have escaped death.”

She hugged me, so I let her warmth calm me down. How horrifying. Is it wrong for Azarya to end her life? A stupid woman. Losing position actually makes him willing to lose everything as long as it can eliminate the barrier.

“Kak, don't be stupid!” There was a cry from Jericho at the front door. “Kak, this is not how.”

Theo and I exchanged looks. I was the first to let go of the hug, then out of the room. Brother Jericho came down the stairs following Brother Nolan who walked quickly to the door. I was surprised to see the small suitcase he was carrying. Where the hell is he going?

[Yes! Looks like we're going for another walk, Theo!]