I Can Without You

32. Sleeping Friend

At this time Awan and Shofi are sitting together on a lap. Not too fancy indeed, because like the initial plan is just a simple reception party held in the yard next to the house of Surya alone. Just to announce the wedding of Awan with Shofi to be known by the general public.

Invitational guests consisting only of relatives, neighbors, and some acquaintances appear to have filled the guest seats that have been provided.

Event after event went well. Until suddenly came a group of invited guests who turned out to be co-workers of one division of Shofi in SR Group led by Azril, the financial manager, who was, shofi's direct supervisor at the company SR Group as well as Surya's good friend.

"God willing," Shofi was surprised as he covered his mouth with both palms.

Shofi did not expect the presence of his co-workers. Of course Shofi was surprised, because actually Shofi did not tell about this marriage to his colleagues.

Shofi did not want to trouble his comrades. Moreover, this is Shofi's second marriage. The reception party was also held at the Awan house. So Shofi naturally did not want to trouble the Cloud family party either.

"Don't be surprised. Papa invited them all. They're all your friends. So let them also feel our happiness. Moreover, Om Azril is indeed his best friend Papa. It can rampage if he is not invited with Papa," said Awan answered all Shofi's shock.

Shofi turned towards the Clouds with a smile and two teary eyes that were moved.

"Thank you very much, Mas" said Shofi.

The clouds smiled, then nodded their head slowly in response.

"Anything for you. As long as you are happy," replied the Clouds, gently grasping Shofi's hand.

The newlyweds threw smiles at each other. Shofi then turned his head towards Surya, his father-in-law, who also happened to be looking towards him.

"Thank you very much, Pa," Shofi said with a smile.

Surya smiled and nodded his head in response. Awan and Shofi then stood up, welcoming the arrival of Azril and other Shofi colleagues who are currently approaching the guarantee.

"Congratulations. Finally Om's nephew is married too," said Azril while hugging Awan.

"Thank you, Om," replied the Cloud.

"Om actually not expect this loh, it turns out you secretly hook one of Om's men in the office. You know that from the beginning Om help you make a pedekate, Wan," continued Azril.

"Hehe, before the same round, Awan already smitten with his son first, Om. So the Clouds have been able to get help from the inside, immediately" replied the Clouds with a successful joke that made everyone laugh.

Azril and his other men then one by one congratulated Awan and Shofi.

"Mbak Shofi, there's a gift from Sonia. He apologized for not being able to attend in person. Understandably, the content is already close to HPL, so he can not go-go that," said Hana after congratulating Shofi.

"Yes, Hana, no pa-pa. Thanks, yeah. Later let Mbak phone Bu Sonia to say thank you too," replied Shofi.

(For information, Shofi did replace Sonia in the financial division of SR Group. And they have also met several times during the gathering event with the finance division team. That's why Shofi is also familiar with Sonia, wife of CEO of SR Group 😁 )

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Her night.

Awan and Shofi have just finished performing the congregational prayer service. Shofi kissed the back of Cloud's right hand. The cloud also kissed Shofi's forehead.

Shofi seems a little misbehaved. A small smiling cloud then gently rubbed Shofi's head which was still wrapped in the face.

"Because of it, yes. Your husband now" said Awan.

Shofi then cleaned up the prayer equipment that they both used. The clouds were waiting for him by sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Sit here" asked Awan after Shofi finished cleaning their prayer equipment.

Nodding his head slowly, Shofi then walked up to Cloud and sat himself next to her husband.

Ah, Shofi's heart was trembling to say the word husband in his heart. After four more years, Shofi finally returned to the title as a wife.

Clouds noticed Shofi's nervousness sitting by squeezing both fingers of his hand beside him. It made the clouds smile.

"Why? You're nervous, aren't you?" ask Cloud.

Shofi lowered his head even more.

"I'm sorry, Mas," said Shofi.

"Why should I apologize? That's a perfectly natural thing," Cloud replied with a small laugh.

The clouds touched Shofi's hand that was clinging to his lap. Awan could feel Shofi's cold, slightly trembling hands. The clouds smiled a little.

"Don't worry. I won't make you feel like tonight" said Awan, who managed to make Shofi's body stiffen.

Shofi is fully aware of his obligations as a wife. But to be honest, Shofi admitted that Shofi was a little not ready to carry out his duties as a wife.

The clouds realized this. Clouds can understand that Shofi may still need time to adjust to himself and their marriage that occurred in this short time. Shofi has a bad past about marriage. That's why the Clouds are trying to understand and don't want to force Shofi.

"Mas will wait until you are completely ready. As Mas said before, continuing the bloodline is the last goal of Mas marrying you. So that's not what's a top priority for Mas" Awan said again, trying to calm Shofi's turmoil.

Shofi raised his face then turned his head towards the Clouds. Clouds can see the tears that have flowed down Shofi's face.

"I'm sorry, Mas" said Shofi.

The smiling cloud then wiped away Shofi's tears using his finger.

"You don't have to apologize, Shofi. You know you need time. And Mas is willing to give you time to get used to our marriage," Cloud's reply reassured Shofi.

Shofi's getting sobbing. Didn't expect that the Cloud would be this good to him.

Slowly the Clouds pulled Shofi into his arms. There was no rejection from Shofi. The clouds then kissed the top of Shofi's head and gently rubbed Shofi's back, which was shaking from his crying.

And a while later, after Shofi's cry subsided, Cloud let go of her embrace. The clouds wipe away the tears on Shofi's face.

"It's night, you must be tired, too. We're sleeping now, yuk!" bring Clouds.

Shofi nodded his head slowly. The clouds then took Shofi to climb onto the bed and lay their bodies together. The clouds also pulled blankets to cover their bodies.

"May I sleep while hugging you?" ask the Clouds carefully.

Once hesitating, Shofi finally nodded slowly in response. The clouds smiled happily. Shofi then inched into the embrace of the clouds. After reading the do'a, the newlyweds fell asleep hugging each other.