
1.5 Years later...
Time goes by so fast. Aqilla and Rayhan's marriage has reached the 1-year mark. During that time, there was only happiness that accompanied the families of Refalino and Jonesa.
A month after the wedding, Aqilla came to IAF headquarters in Calgary with her husband. The woman declared her resignation expressly in front of many officers. That day, all members of the IAF released their greatest figure with tears. The taste of haru mixed with pride dominates the heart of every person.
They were moved because the greatest officer had found his soul mate. At once proud to have felt the moment with a Qaill.
Want to prevent, but what power. In the past, when Aqilla signed the employment contract, the woman added the last point as a requirement. It contains, “I reserve the right to resign from my position at IAF if I am married.”
It wasn't without reason Aqilla did that. After marriage, Aqilla did want to devote herself as a housewife— taking care of the family, husband, and children. If working even Aqilla will do it with the permission of the husband. Coincidentally too, Rayhan, Jovan, and Jovin compactly asked Aqilla out of the membership. So, there's no other way, right?
Although it no longer had an important position, the name Aqilla was written in the history books. The woman still has the privilege that has been obtained during her time as a member of the IAF. In essence, the special badge belonging to Qaill remains useful wherever and whenever.
Speaking of the other cast, a year and a half ago, Alysa was declared pregnant. Kenzie's wife has given birth to a pair of twin boys and girls. As a result, this couple has 4 children. His name is Nathan and Nala.
Richard and Kalina also permanently moved to Indonesia. They want to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Elegant minimalist design house was built as a residence for the two people.
Back to the present. As usual, this morning, Aqilla drove her husband to work to the doorstep. With a fluffy smile, Aqilla kissed the back of Rayhan's hand. “Be careful, Honey,” he said tease.
Rayhan chuckles. Aqilla always had a way to make him laugh. Because of Aqilla's behavior, their households are more colorful. His wife is really a kejailan.
“Daddy!” jovin from the mansion. The little girl ran out, approaching the kneeling Rayhan. “Not late nights, yes.”
“Why?” rayhan asked confusedly.
“Mommy promises to cook a special meal tonight,” pinta Jovin who is now 8 years old.
Oh, ja. Facts about the twins. The two boys went on a school hiatus over Aqilla's arrangements. It was not because Aqilla wanted to forbid her children to go to higher education. He was only worried because at the age of 7, the twins had graduated from elementary school. Jovan and Jovin could be research materials again.
“Yes, Daddy promise.” Rayhan smiled and kissed his daughter's cheeks growing taller. “Where's your sister, Girl?”
“Kakak again assemble tools in the room, Dad,” replied Jovin.
Rayhan mangosteen, understand very well with the magical fondness of the legendary son. So great, the mansion's security facility was reassembled by Jovan. The boy added automatic scan systems and emergency weapons at various angles. Really, deh, the Jovan. Potang again holiday, the habit of assembling it becomes more and more passionate.
“I leave first, darling,” say goodbye to Rayhan on the wife.
“Iya, Husband. Quick home, yes, later.”
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At 6pm, Rayhan returned from RH Group. As promised, the man went home earlier than he should have.
Hoping to get a sweet welcome, Rayhan was even confused by the condition of the mansion that was pitch black. “Kok is so dark, anyway?” gumam Rayhan astonished. He clapped his hands twice, activating the sound sensor that Jovan installed to turn on the lights.
Rayhan closed his eyes for a moment, familiarizing the retina with the glare of light. Slowly, he opened his eyes...
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY RAY!”
Confetti was shot into the air. Thundering applause echoed throughout the mansion.
Rayhan smiled broadly reading the happy birthday inscription attached on the banner. A giant cake with the number 32 mounted on the top. On the living room table, piles of neatly arranged gifts.
Aqilla approached and hugged Rayhan from behind. “Happy birthday, My Husband,” he whispered.
Rayhan turned his head and kissed Aqilla's cheeks in agitation. “Thank you.”
Like the celebration of a child, Rayhan sung the song ‘happy birthday’ by the twins. While the others accompanied with applause. There's Robert, Reva, Jessie, Jovan, Jovin, Richard, Kalina, Kenzie, Alysa, Arven, Kia, Nathan, Nala, Alvin, and Ely. The servants of the mansion were also present just offering prayers.
Cake cut. First bribe for Reva, followed by Robert. Later Aqilla. As time goes on, this one couple is getting more friendly, yes.
“Daddy likes no surprises?” tanya Jovin sat on Rayhan's lap.
“Vin, you are heavy, yes, now. Don't sit there,” Aqilla's waist-rigged sweat.
Jovin. She clung to him while hugging Rayhan's neck. “Biarin. It's, right, Daddy's Jovin.”
Aqilla bells resigned. Want to be given any kind of advice, Jovin will still insist on sitting on Rayhan's lap. Older, more spoiled.
“Oh, yes, I have a special gift for you, dear.” Aqilla spoke suddenly. The woman turned around, picking up a small gift box. So give it to Rayhan.
“Smallly small, Mom,” led Jovan.
Aqilla turned the eyeballs off guard. “Never see anything from the outside, Boy. Mommy guarantees, Daddy you will be very happy to see the contents of Mommy,” gift he said proudly.
“Come open, Dad.” Jovin glanced at his mommy gift.
Rayhan tore the wrapper until it showed a box of chocolate. When it opened, the man found a white envelope inside. With high curiosity, Rayhan opened and read carefully the tucked letter.
Rayhan's body froze. The man looked at the wife in disbelief. “S–sayang, i–ini. ka–kamu..”.
The curvature on Aqilla's lips expanded. “Congratulations, Darling. Soon you will be daddy again.”
Rayhan was not in shock. Other families are the same. In fact, Reva smothers her stunned mouth.
“K–you're pregnant, Qill?” lirih Rayhan did not believe this news. However, he was still haunted by the doctor's diagnosis years ago. Think Rayhan, having Jovan and Jovin is more than enough. But what other fact is this? Wife pregnant?
Aqilla nodded her spirit as she rubbed her queen stomach. “There's our baby here, Honey.”
Rayhan's cry broke. The man hugged the wife tightly, channeling a sense of ravenousness in her chest. He was happy, unbelieving, and not expecting. The point is, everything is mixed into one.
“You like my gift, Darling?” tanya Aqilla returned Rayhan's embrace.
Rayhan's head nodded repeatedly. “Very. I really like it, Qill. Very like.”
^^^– Bonus Chapter 1 Finish –^^^