
~Altheo~
“Thank you very much, Theo.” Richo sat in the chair in front of me. “Without your help, I probably won't be able to open my own agency.”
“Lo is my wife's older brother, my time did not help you? Moreover, you appointed my wife as its chief director.” I glanced at the menu book in front of him. “Food order lo.”
He invited me to meet for lunch, so I took the time to meet. After all, I was at leisure and tired of meeting Papa's business partner who was his age. I also want to meet people who are my age.
“How are Asher and Aiden doing?” ask after the waiter left.
“Mind their om,” I replied accordingly.
“Great also you can have two boys.”
“Gue can tell you the trick if you want, but don't let your sister know.”
He's laughing a little. “Riris is not stupid. He must know.”
We chatted casually about a lot of things. I was not surprised to hear him complain about the high intensity of his quarrel with his future wife. The closer the day is indeed the bride and groom will often argue. Even if the whole event is prepared by the event organizer.
I am so happy to see my two sisters-in-law find their love. Nolan got married first. Women who are also heirs to the inn business are like the Wibowo Family. I have never heard rumors about their relationship or their marriage. Both are very privacy-preserving, unlike Amarilis, which is still showing off on social media.
He left me some important files to give to his sister. I accepted and we separated. He forced us to pay our bills, so I didn't turn him down. My wife would be happy if she knew I didn't spend a dime at lunch.
Ever since we had children, she has been very calculating with our monthly expenses. Until the clothes, she was wearing all her old clothes while pregnant with Asher. We also do not buy new baby equipment. Everything Aiden wore belonged to his older brother before.
It's not a problem, because the conditions are still good. After all, his loose clothes would not wear him again once his weight dropped. He was very disciplined in that one. Perhaps because Amarylis had been fat for a long time, Katelya feared her short life. He hopes to live until he sees our grandchildren born. Just-there's.
Matt doesn't work in the same room as me. He was busy working on his own. I have to admit he was so desperate. The first attempt failed, he did not give up. Learning from the flaws, he tried second business. His coffee shop survived and I'm sure in a moment he'll be a big hit.
Papa and I have also opened a second restaurant in America in a different state. We are not looking for anyone else as a business partner, because Antonio offered himself. Things we certainly didn't refuse. His experience in the culinary business there was much longer than ours.
“Papa go home! Papa's home!” greet Asher who jumps around happily on the porch of the house.
“Hai, hotshot papa.” I lifted him up, kissed him on the cheek, then carried him.
“Papa, no guests!” report with a carefree face. He really imitated the nature of his mother. Mercifully. I don't want my kids to be as cold as I am.
“Oh, yes? Does he bring souvenirs for lo?” I saw the butler preparing to open the door of the family room. It looks like they're in that room.
“Bring, Pa. A great deal. There's toys, food, clothes. For Sister there is also!” the answer.
We entered the room. I knew Antonio would arrive today in Indonesia. She and Meghan sat together on one couch, and my wife was across from them. Our baby is in the arms of his best friend. They immediately realized our arrival.
“Hai, darling!” welcome Amaryllis.
“Hai, Theo!” greet the couple.
“Hai,” reply me, then kiss my wife's lips after sitting by her side. I put Asher on my thigh. “You guys don't rest? Aren't you guys jet lag?”
“Meg can't wait to see his second nephew,” Antonio replied. “I've told him to rest, but he doesn't want.”
“Who needs sleep after seeing the peaceful face of this little angel?” meghan is moved. “He looks a lot like you, Theo. Amaryllis does not stop complaining because your child has nothing to imitate his physical features.” The woman looked at my wife meaningfully.
I just listen to them talk miss. Their last meeting was three years ago when Asher was just born. Antonio and Meghan kept their promise to come and see how the little guy was doing. They came again to see our second son.
Even if they do not meet, they are still actively communicating. Meghan has been very busy with projects at her family's company, so they only chat once or twice a month. Amaryllis was also busy with our eldest son and the new agency venture with her brother so the frequency of their video calls decreased. But that doesn't relax their familiarity.
After dinner, Amaryllis took our son to the room to prepare for bed. Meghan followed them, while Antonio stayed with me in the living room. His faithful dog lay by his feet, being very kind from that moment on.
“I'm not a doctor.” Fortunately, I found a safe answer.
She smiles. “If it wasn't for the trauma I'd been through, I would have another child. I'm sorry to see Meghan will be alone if I go later.”
“You're young, it's not time to talk dead. Meghan knows all the risks of being your wife. She still wants to marry you, then you don't have to worry,”.
“Looks like I have to learn a lot from you. If only I could be indifferent.”
“I just think realistic.”
Meghan and her decision to get married was a surprise and a mystery to me. They were as close as Antonio was to Amaryllis. But never in my mind would they get married. After a year together, they still act like friends.
Just this time Antonio was discussing something as serious as a child. Maybe their relationship has been more intimate since one year. I can't imagine the hardships they're going through in their marriage. Moreover, Wilson is still against their relationship to this day.
Just natural. Mama also did not want to imagine if Amarilis married the man. Their age is too far apart, it's the main problem, besides other problems such as differences in thinking. Antonio deserves to be his father more than his life partner.
“Asher, come on, sleep with papa,” take me, see he's still engrossed in his sister's room.
“OK, Pa!” He immediately stood up and ran over to me.
Amarylis and Meghan definitely have a lot to talk about. I don't want our son's presence to prevent them from sharing. Although I don't know why she married Antonio, I'm sure my wife knows everything.
Asher jumped up and down happily as we walked towards his room. He brushed his teeth in the bathroom, then approached me who was ready with his pajamas. Since she was already sleepy, I didn't need to read books too long for her.
I was silent for a moment, half lying on his little bed. His head was on my chest, so I looked down so I could kiss his hair. I will definitely keep him as strong as possible. I will give her all the best, clothes, food, education, even entertainment. He won't lose to his friends, as long as there is me.
My first son, my future successor. He and his sister will be like me and Matt or Nolan and Richo. They must not be brothers and sisters who hurt each other because of fighting over the inheritance. If that happens, I'd better sell it all and halve the money.
“Finally, I could be alone for a moment with my husband.” Amaryllis entered the room, then looked for me. “Ianngg.” He approached me who was sitting on the side of my bed.
I put away the tablet I was holding so that he could hug me freely. “Aiden is asleep?” I inhaled her hair deeply. Aroma baby powder.
“Already, but he will wake up soon.” He let go of his embrace, then took the map that was on the nightstand. “Customs Brother Jericho?”
I didn't let go of my embrace. “Iya.” I covered his neck, his shoulders, but he avoided when I was about to kiss his lips.
“We haven't been able to do this, baby,” he said, reminding.
“We won't be watching. I just want to spoil lo.” I put my hands behind his head so he can't dodge anymore.
Bercubu is our best stress reliever. With her busy taking care of our baby, I knew she needed this. I want more of this, but I'm willing to wait. The end of months of fasting was incomparable. It feels exactly like malam petarma.
“Lo happy to be a director at the agency?” I asked, looking at the documents he read. I put my chin on his shoulder.
“It's better to work with you, but it's dangerous. Could-can we not work, even busy making love.” He glanced, teasing me. “So, we have to work in different places until we can control this.”
“For what to control? That means we love each other.” I covered her cheeks. “When Richo retired from modeling and took over your position, you should be my assistant. Relax, I must have paid triple the last salary that your brother gave you.”
He laughed amusedly, so I used the opportunity to call him again. There he is by my side, I have everything. Although our status was originally much different, I was happy not to give up so easily. We are now equal, even if he wants, his social status can be higher. Antonio was willing to give anything for him because he had saved his life.
For the sake of him and our children, I must become stronger. Our lives are long and the people around us are not just good people. There must be an enemy already lurking, ready to pounce when we let our guard down. There could be something disguised by being a relative or friend.
Although there were our guards ready to bet their lives to protect us, I had to stand at the very front guarding my wife and children. Because they entrusted themselves to me.
...***S E L E S A I***...