Home For My Soul

171|For Us

“Honey, I'm a boy. The success of having a child depends on me. Even though the doctor said the medicine was safe, I didn't believe it. Because he can't guarantee that effect I didn't experience. I want me to have healthy and strong seeds as long as we try,” I replied honestly.

“You mean, medicine can make the quality of your seeds not good?” tanyakanya. I'm nodding. He glanced at his stomach. “Hopefully he is healthy, but whatever the circumstances, I will love him.”

“We will love him,” erratku. “But I don't mean that. I mean, we made it on the first attempt, because I didn't take that drug.”

He put his head on my arm. “Which is important, you will not miss your medicine again. You must heal, for both of us.”

We did not delay our return, although his parents asked us to stay with them longer. We are married, so we also need to build our own household without parental intervention. Amarylis also promised to pay attention to her health until the day of giving birth later.

The farewell was full of tears. I understand their sadness. Amarylis had just returned from abroad, but had not had time to let go of longing at her parents' house. I let him be with his two mothers while we waited for the flight.

I feel guilty buying an economy ticket. He didn't seem to mind, but I did. But in order to avoid any suspicion of my financial resources, I had to hold back until the time came. I must also be prepared if Amarilis is angry, because I keep secrets from her.

“It's nice to be home.” He walked cheerfully while dragging his small suitcase.

“We're still at the airport.” I held her hand so she wouldn't walk too fast.

“You are ruining the atmosphere,” complained, then wrestled spoiled. “Honey, I'm hungry.”

“We eat first? Matt new in parking lot.” I checked the messages on my phone.

“No. Food here is expensive,” refuse it. He nodded as I pointed to the mini-service to buy bread.

Matt hasn't been seen outside the arrival terminal, so I took him to the terrace. This child already knows the state of his sister-in-law even lingered in the office. It's not going faster to arrive on time. Did he forget Jakarta was stuck at lunchtime?

“I can't believe this,” said someone from our left. “Do you guys follow us?”

Amarylis laughed in surprise. “Following you? We were standing here first, you just came. So, who follows who?” his reply.

Oh, geez. Where did Amarylis who two weeks ago faced this woman calmly? Did her pregnancy make her more emotional? I looked around us, not wanting anyone to record or photograph the incident. Lately, my wife has been very famous.

“About you're married to Theo, don't think you've managed to beat me. Norman is much better than him in every way,”, Chika said.

“Wah, Chika. Careful. You sound like you're jealous. Do you still love my husband?” Amaryllis deliberately put pressure on my husband's word. This chick. Can't you just meet once and not fight?

I was relieved to see Matt's car coming. Richo is also in the mobi. Worth them long. This man must go to the salon first. Just bother. I pulled Amarylis into the car and helped the driver get our suitcases into the back of the car.

“I haven't finished talking to him, Theo,” protested Amaryllis as I got into the car.

“Seriously? Let me leave you here until satisfied quarrel with him in public.” I'm getting ready to open the car door.

His eyes glazed over, then he threw his face towards the car window. “You're evil!”

“What are you doing? Just arrived already quarreled.” Richo put a box of food on his sister's lap. “Eat. You must be hungry.”

“Thank you, Brother!” His face turned happy. “Indeed only Big Brother understands me.” He glanced at me sharply, then began to enjoy the fried chicken that was in the box. The smell makes my stomach hungry.

We had lunch at a nearby restaurant outside the toll gate. Matt and Richo were astonished to see that Amarilis was still able to order food again after eating a box of chicken alone. What they saw was not much.

Richo accompanied his sister on a chat, while Matt and I discussed some work. Moreover, the weekend reports of restaurants in America have entered into his email. He offered to give me back the responsibility of the restaurant, but I refused. We need to wait for instructions from Papa. After all, the restaurant is his.

Amaryllis fell asleep in the new car a few minutes passed from the restaurant. Matt who sat in the back gave a pillow for his backrest. We both sighed slowly. Pregnant women are horrible. His mood is unpredictable. One second he laughed, the other second he got angry.

“Great also lo. Try it once directly so,” tempt Matt. “Gue so can't wait to see the children of the combination of you two.”

“Lo don't try to insult him later. Whatever the circumstances, I love my son.” I looked at him seriously.

“You are both second children, just relax. No need to rush into marriage. Even with the people we love, the fatigue remains the same.” I wiped the hair that covered my wife's cheeks.

“Well, you why rush to get married if not ready?” ask Richo wonder.

“If I don't get married soon, my order will first marry me.” I shook my head slowly. “Should, lo know it.”

“Ah, yes.” He's laughing a little. “Your parents are weird. My mom or dad didn't ask us to get married too soon. Me and my brother just started our careers together.”

“Career?” tease Matt. “Nolan will definitely be papa lo's replacement, that's his name is not a career.”

“What do you also mocking me?” my many.

“True, ‘kan?” his challenge. “Gue will show you later what it's called a career. Hence, you quickly return. I've been itching to do my own business.”

That's what I did the next day. I came to the office to work. I don't have an office because Matt used the room I used to use. So, I went straight to Papa. His secretary led me to his room.

He stood up from his chair, and invited me to sit on one of the couches. I comply. His secretary came in with a tray. Drinks and snacks were placed on the table in front of us. The woman then left without saying anything.

“I'm glad to hear you're recovering. What do doctors say about the next treatment?” Papa gave me a cup of coffee.

I accepted. “Gue requested to come next month. The results of my head MRI in Medan have both doctors discussed by phone. I'm fine.”

“Good. Then you can start looking for a job. There must be many companies ready to accept you as their employee.” He sipped his coffee.

“Gue has done my duty, Pa. Don't forget. I remember everything.” I put my coffee cup on the table. “Gue is in charge of the restaurant directly from the location for three years, then I get my position back here.”

“You did not do your responsibility in full,” error.

“Because Papa's business friend's daughter harmed me. Who knows Papa forgot.” It's good that he used that way to get rid of me.

“You broke our agreement by marrying that woman. Who knows you forgot.” For no other reason, he ended up wearing my woman as his shield.

“We don't have a black above white deal that has anything to do with Amarylis. Her name was Amarilis, Pa. I know Papa hasn't forgotten. So, I didn't break any deal,” I said firmly.

He's laughing a little. “Do you think I'm stupid? A snot boy like you wants to challenge me?”

“Don't Papa himself teach me to negotiate well? A deal signed on paper that can be prosecuted. Beyond that, everything is flexible, including the wife I choose. Did Papa forget? Papa himself said, Venny is the last,” my challenge. Not at all afraid of the difference in our experience in business.

“You can marry any woman of our equal origin, Theo.”

“Wait a few more months, then we will be equal, Pa,” I said confidently. “Usaha his parents' bread is very developed. That's also if Papa or Mama don't use dirty ways anymore. It could be that they will be very successful and enter in our circles.”

“Poor people like them won't go up just because they suddenly have money,”.

“Gue already said, please insult me, but do not Amarylis. They are far nobler than we who look down on the poor.” I'm standing. “Gue is going to the room. If Papa needs me, Papa knows my intercom number. Good morning, Pa.”

“Theo,” call Papa. I had to stop my steps. “You are not here yet, so you have no power over me. If you can't obey me, find a job somewhere else.”

I didn't actually want to use this way, but he insisted. I have to keep working here, for the sake of Amarylis and our future son. “I know the weaknesses of Papa's efforts in America. Please select. My position came back to me or I destroyed that restaurant.”

[Thank you for reading, guys. I just realized we're past chapter 170. Haha .... Not bored yet, is it, having a day with Altheo and Amarylis? We go on Tuesday, yeah.]