
Mulan finally laid the food down under the sharp gaze of Bara's eyes. Although the man was sitting casually by his side leaning back, but the attention of Bara's eyes did not shift a bit from Mulan.
He can't leave a little stuff. However, Mulan did not seem to mind. He was truly hungry and quietly enjoyed the meal gratefully. If not, he may not eat until tomorrow.
"It's over, sir." Mulan reports to Bara while showing her empty plate. It seems he needs to do that even though Bara has been watching him since.
"Drink!" bara's word that Mulan immediately obeyed by sipping water in a glass glass to leave half.
"It." Mulan reported again.
"Are you full? Do I need to get one of the maids to bring you extra food to this room?"
Mulan glanced at Bara then pursed her lips. He felt annoyed because Bara's offer did not sound like a concern, but was mocked. Maybe the man felt surprised because with his thin body he was able to spend as much food as before. Porsion coolies.
"You're taunting me?" cynical Mulan stupid time.
"No."
"liks. I know you're uncomfortable."
"I just know you're hungry."
"Eh?" Mulan opened her eyes to look at Bara. What did that man say? Mulan wanted to make sure of that. However, seeing Bara's indifferent attitude, he became reluctant. Ah, not baper. Maybe he just misunderstood.
Mulan's gaze now turned to Bara's cheek. There was a bruise from it earlier. Why did the guilt come again? That guy should deserve that as punishment, right? Even this was not comparable to the tormented feeling Mulan had experienced. But isn't he now on a mission? Don't forget, Mulan. There's your son to fight for. Lower your ego for a moment to gain the heart of a Bara. Throw away any feelings that are in your heart. Focus. Then once you get it fully, then ease him.
"Master," call Mulan to withdraw Bara's attention. Successfully, the man turned to her even with a flat face. In Mulan's heart was happy, then by putting on a face full of guilt, he said, "Sorry."
Bara narrowed his eyes as if demanding an explanation of the meaning of the word Mulan apology.
"Sorry for making your cheeks bruise. Can I be responsible for compressing the area for a moment?" mulan asked with a friendly smile and a gentle tone. The woman tried to look sincere in Bara's eyes, but unfortunately the effort did not work as well because Bara just rejected it.
"No need."
"Why?"
"Should I explain why?" Bara asked in a higher tone which instantly made Mulan feel annoyed again.
"Of course it is necessary! At least so I don't wonder anymore."
Bara pulled one corner of her lips together to form a dismissive grin. "Don't be too smart about other people's business if you want to live a quiet life."
"T–but!" Mulan wanted to protest inadmissibility, but stopped her because Bara had already left her seat and said a word before leaving the room.
"Sleep. It's been so night."
Not responding with a word, Mulan just stared at Bara's back which moved away with a gape.
***
In the morning, Mulan again did not find Bara in the room when she was awake. Apparently Bara didn't sleep there as he usually does.
Why that? Isn't this her room? Is it because Mulan never rejected it, so Bara reluctantly close to Mulan? But isn't Mulan's refusal natural? At that time Mulan was upset, after all there was no love between them, how could it be possible to do that with Bara.
I don't know. In addition to feeling unwell, Mulan also felt annoyed at Bara. Not happy because he felt like a shame in Bara's life. He made the man feel uncomfortable until he was driven from his own room. On the other hand, he was also angry. As a married couple, Bara lightly left herself to sleep alone from the day it was first legalized.
Despite doing nothing, at least Bara still sleeps there to appreciate the existence of Mulan. Mulan would sleep on the sofa if Bara said uncomfortable or do not want to be close to him.
Mulan got up from the bed and threw away a trace of disappointment in her mind. He had to start today with passion for Rayyan's sake. The mission must go on. He will carry out the next plan.
Because he remembered Bara's question last night, he had thought of something. As Bara's wife, of course, she must do all the obligations, including preparing food for Bara, whether the man likes it or not.
"Show me your cooking skills, Mulan. Throw away that insecure taste. Rest assured you can." He said firmly encouraging himself. He remembered the words of his old mother who always gave him encouragement.
If you want to take a man's heart, then fill his stomach first. Then after marriage, then meet his three needs, namely the needs of his eyes, his stomach needs, and his orgasm needs. That way, he will not turn away.
Ah, for this number three, Mulan really felt slapped. He remembers rejecting Bara at that time. Does that include a big sin? But doesn't God know? Surely God will forgive because he has a good reason for it.
"Morning, Madam."
Apparently Alma had been waiting for Mulan at the door. The girl immediately greeted him when Mulan opened the door.
"Morning too, Alma," Mulan replied kindly.
"This morning the lady is beautiful. Any plans to get out of the house?" Alma could not help but ask after seeing Mulan's appearance. It was so beautiful and fresher than the days before. He is also happy with the development of Mulan's current mood. It seems that the woman is now happy.
"No, Alma. I just want to make a breakfast menu for Mr. Bara. Can you get me to the kitchen now?"
"Madam, why intervene alone to go to the kitchen? Isn't that the job of the chef in this house?" alma protests while following Mulan's steps. It is not forbidding, but just trying to remind.
"Madam, does that mean Madam has fallen–"
"Don't misunderstand me, Alma," Mulan's cut immediately made Alma speechless. "Like it or not, love it or not, the Bara has become my husband, has he not? Marriage is still marriage. I must serve him even though not love."
"Mrs ... You're an amazing woman." The words of praise Alma uttered after a moment the girl fell silent.
There was a moment of admiration in the heart of the girl to the Madam. Not long ago he knew Mulan, but Alma already understood how Mulan's character. The woman has a stubborn nature, but she knows Mulan is a good woman. He also knew the woman had come here with a wound.
However, Mulan now tries to put aside her hatred by being kind to Bara. It seems Mulan wants to make peace with her injuries in order to be with her son. Ja. Sure oes. A mother would do anything for her child. Ah, suddenly Alma felt homesick for her mother.
"What do you mean, Alma." Mulan stared strangely at her maid.
"No. I'm just amazed at Madam."
Mulan laughed amusedly. "What amazes you, Alma? You're overreacting."
Alma wanted to reply, but the snooze was done because they had reached the kitchen door. His eyes were focused on Mulan's face which immediately sparkled with pleasure. The woman was amazed by the large kitchen. It's very complete. There were some people who were already there and instantly saluted after realizing his arrival.
"Good morning, Madam. Can we help you?" A male chef represented the others to greet Mulan.
Mulan subconsciously replied to the tribute with a smile, then answered him kindly.
"I know you guys are very good at making delicious food. I just want to learn how to prepare food for Mr. Bara. Can you guys help me? I hope my arrival doesn't interfere with your activities."
"Of course, Madam. We will help the Madam with pleasure" replied the man named Rizky enthusiastically.
The cooking show begins. Mulan only makes a menu of fresh bread because Bara does not like breakfast with heavy meals. The information he gets from the chef if Bara likes fruits makes Mulan get a brilliant idea. He makes a healthy breakfast menu with a blend of bread and fruits. Mulan also does not forget to make fruit salad. Unintentional. Bara wants to taste a little cooking he will feel happy.
Breakfast time arrived. Mulan and the chef served the food at the dinner table. Mulan did not occupy any of the seats there, but simply stood behind Bara's chair and waited until the man arrived at the dining table.
The awaited also came. The man who always looked handsome appeared with neat work clothes and a fragrant body scent. As he walked closer, Bara's attention could not be separated from Mulan who smiled at him.
"Good morning, Mr. Bara. Please occupy your seat." Mulan pulled one of the chairs and let Bara sit there. The man was stunned for a moment, then with a slight hesitation he finally sat there. From the gesture Bara showed, it seemed that the man was astonished by Mulan's unusual treatment.
Mulan was not affected by Bara's reaction. The woman kept smiling while serving food to her husband.
"Breakfast menu this morning there is a fruit salad and toast. Which master wants to eat first?"
Honestly, actually Mulan was trembling. His heart is racing. He was worried that Bara would get angry and throw the food in his face. Not only would his heart hurt if that happened, but also embarrassment as the chef and some servants looked on standby in the dining room area. However, Mulan threw away her anxiety and kept trying to calm down. He needs to try it to know the reaction. At least he tried, didn't he?
"Is this your cooking?" bara asked after noticing the toast and fruit salad in front of her.
"really. But I asked chef Rizky for help because I was not good at cooking. I'm sure it feels good because there was chef Rizky's intervention there."
Lies. Mulan deliberately on behalf of Chef Rizky in her cooking even though it is not the case. Chef Rizky is just there and accompanies Mulan cooking while telling her a little about Bara. What men like and what they don't like.
Bara looked back at the toast doubtfully. It did not escape Mulan's attention so the woman was provoked to ask.
"Why did you just look at him? You're afraid I'm affixing poison?"
Flare was flabbergasted staring at the innocent face of Mulan. He was confused as to how. Could the woman have thought of getting there?
"Master ...," called Mulan to Bara but this time with her face. "I really don't like the way you separate me from Rayyan. But for God's sake. At least I've never thought of doing such a heinous thing to you."
Mulan's grief is not fabrication. He does feel hurt if it is bad to think. He almost gave up. The attitude Bara showed made him think that Bara refused to eat his food. However, Mulan is mistaken. Bara ate it without a second thought, as if to break Mulan's bad look at her.
Mulan was proud. Unfortunately it did not last long because in the first feed Bara expression immediately changed when chewing to swallow it.
"Why Sir? Is something wrong?" mulan asked half in panic.
"You sure you've tasted this food before you gave it to me?" tanya Bara.
"Related, Sir. I've tasted it and it tastes good."
"really? But why does it feel so bland on my tongue."
"Ah, is that right?" Mulan doubts. He hurriedly pulled the plate and tasted a piece. He chewed on it with a lot of feeling and then reassured Bara. "Sir, but this tastes good. Where is his fault?"
"Masa? Try me again." Bara pulled the plate again and ate it a piece. Unlike the initial expression, Bara now looks to enjoy it. "yes too. Why did it feel so bland?"
Mulan could only be stunned confused. Why does he feel like Bara today is a bit strange? The man ate his homemade food greedily, even though at the beginning it was like ogah-ogahan. He even said the food was bland.
It even happened to Mulan's fruit salad. Bara said the fruit salad was not tasty so inevitably Mulan tasted it. The man just admitted the salad was worth eating after Mulan convinced him. They even use the same spoon.
Weird, right? What's the guy really? Something must be wrong with his tongue.