Home For My Soul

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As soon as I recognized the thing he was looking at, I immediately approached him. “Honey, I want this, this .. ah, this too! Wow, this one is so sweet!”

“See your own mobile phone. Hot, Kat.” He lay on his side, turning his back on me.

Of course I didn't give up. I approached again and looked at the screen of his phone. He is still busy observing photos of baby equipment through online shopping applications. My ingredients are exactly twenty-eight weeks old. So, it's time to look around for her needs.

I wish he was still growing inside my body until he was old enough to be born. Seven months is still young. Therefore, I can't wait to go home. I want to see my baby through ultrasonography. We can't do it here because we can't go anywhere.

But the obstetrician had already come to check on me and the little guy. We're both fine. The doctor reminded me aloud not to be stressed with our circumstances at the time. What a strange advice. A normal person must be stressed at home, let alone pregnant.

“Gue just look around. We can't buy these things now,” he said, reminding.

“Iya. I also just look around,”, I said kelit.

“Many good pink color goods too,” murmured.

“Pas once! Our son must be a girl.”

“Since when is pink only for women? I want my child to wear any color, do not care what people say.” I smiled at her words.

Even though we did not buy, we exchanged ideas about clothes, boxes, to the brand of diapers that we will use. There are a lot of baby gear details that we just found out. I don't want to spend that kind of money just for a few months.

The money guarantee we get every month from Antonio's restaurant profits should not be spent. Theo only started working again after using so much of his savings for me. I also won't be able to work a few months after giving birth. So, we need to skimp.

Our son will need many things later. If we don't save from now on, we'll be in trouble if we have another financial crisis. Antonio doesn't live forever either. It could be that the buyer of all his assets is in violation of the agreement, who can sue? My husband and I would not be able to do anything if the profit delivery was stopped.

This is why I wanted to make a career before I got married. Theo was impatient so we got married at a very young age. We also both do not have a large enough savings after graduating from master's level college.

“Lo think of what?” tanyanya, disperse my daydreams.

“Our future,” I.

“We'll be fine. Believe me the same. Lo and our child will not lack anything.” He's peeling off my nose. “Come, it's time to sleep or you will keep thinking bad.”

The verdict of Clara was held. He was sentenced to seven years in prison. Much longer than we thought. We think he'll be crouching behind the cell as long as Hillary. Apparently not. From a maximum prison sentence of nine years called the public prosecutor, the judge tapped the hammer on the number seven.

According to the news, Clara did not accept the decision until her lawyer had to appease her. Unfortunately, the trial was closed. So, no journalists were allowed to photograph or record anything that happened in the courtroom.

He deserves all the punishment for his actions. Until the seconds of his trial will be held, he also did not show any regret. I'm sure that's why the judge won't give him a light sentence.

She was young when she was released, so Meghan needed to be careful about her brother. He may have the support of his parents and all shareholders. But from Clara's attitude all this time, I'm sure she won't just sit back to see her sister who became CEO.

“Until you meet next time, Amarylis. I will definitely visit to see your baby.” Meghan hugged me tightly. He came to Antonio's house to get me home.

“Until we meet, Meghan. Sorry, it's like this.” I rubbed his back.

“It's okay. I'm satisfied to be your friend, even if we cancel being in-laws.” I regret that too, but Antonio is right. They will find a better partner.

I let go of my embrace and hugged the kind old man. “Thank you for everything, Antonio. Let me know if you want to travel around Indonesia again.”

“Maybe next year. It's not just Meghan who wants to see your son,”.

After hugging Buddy, I followed Theo to a police car that was ready to drive us to the airport. Finally, we will also go home after two months more languishing at home. I can't wait to be outside again.

We went home and I hugged the door so long. Theo's family came with us. My husband asked me to rest in the room, but I refused. I've been sleeping the whole flight, so I'm not sleepy at all.

Mama Theo tells a passionate story about our experience while in America. Brother Nolan stood up and walked out of the living room, then I did the same. I did not see him in the hall, but the butler glanced towards the side door. I nodded in thanks.

Big brother was on the side porch, standing while staring towards the sky. My poor brother. She never talks about love, but I know Meghan is the second woman to catch her eye. Unfortunately, the relationship ended before it started.

“You will not be together, especially since the verdict hearing of her brother,” I said as I walked up to her from behind.

He nodded slowly. “I know. We talked about it when we met in Medan. Clara's fatal mistake will never be forgiven by shareholders. Om Husada is their business partner. Who wants to work with colleagues who can easily manage?”

I stood by his side. “If there is a woman who is beautiful, kind, and unyielding like her, I will introduce to Sister.”

She's looking. “Make sure he also has a business in the same field. Papa would be happy if there are other hotels that want a merger. It is even better if the woman is an only child.” He blinked his eyes.

I laughed amusedly. “I think Brother is still heartbroken. It turns out quickly also recovered, yes,” godaku.

“Crying and regretting won't change things. Why am I wasting my precious time? I better stay forward and focus on working. I'm sure Meghan behaves the same.”

So that's the reason. I was surprised to see how hard my best friend lived the fact he and Brother could not be together. They have spoken so far. Also true. Things cannot be changed by regretting their fate. All they can do is move on and find a suitable person.

My brother is really an adult. Hopefully his and Meghan's sacrifice for the family will pay off. Whether it's through their great leadership or prospective life partners who support each other.

We saw the gynecologist the next day. Our whole family was happy to see the little guy, even hearing his heartbeat. I refused to know her gender, but did not forbid our parents from asking the doctor. As long as they keep it a secret.

They keep that secret well through the choice of colors of baby equipment they buy. There was no dominant color so me and Theo could not guess our boy or girl. He's sure our baby's a boy, but I want a girl.

“Lo is aware that if our daughter is a girl, then you have to get pregnant again, ‘kan?” He squinted his eyes.

“Process makes it tasty, so I don't mind.” I lifted both my shoulders in a relaxed manner.

“The process of getting pregnant and giving birth is not good, dear,” she said, reminding.

“That's a risk I'm willing to take.” I peeked at her cheek.

For one week, I was just at home, while Theo went straight to work. Gino was so relieved to be back to work as usual. He was happy his salary had increased by several folds, but he preferred to work casually. I gave her a gift as a thank you.

Since I was still allowed to fly, then I made the most of it. There are a few more things I need to finish. If I had previously come to the field both Theo, then my in-laws would not have missed. They came with us to my parents' house.

On Saturday morning, we went together. Theo who was sitting by my side was not willing to let go of my hand at all. Mother who sits on my right side is also like that. The courage that I had originally felt receded, but I strengthened myself.

We stopped by a store to buy fresh flowers, then continued on our way. When I arrived at my destination, I gulped heavily. It turns out that doing it is not as easy as saying it. It's fair that Theo and Mommy can't take my hand.

“Lo sure can do this now?” ask Theo. “We can come back another day if you are not strong.”

I could only stand up after getting out of the car, unable to step foot. “No. I have to do it today.” I made my resolve. “I have to keep my promise.”

[Amarilis: Theo, don't forget to remind the reader to Vote our novel today. Quick. See the baby clothes can be continued later.]