I Want to Be Loved

Theatricals

The sound of birds chirping starts the morning at the villa that Gio rented for their honeymoon. The melodious sound that disturbed Flora's sleep made Flora interested in waking up from her sleep.

Flora rubbed her eyes using the back of her hand. Several times also Flora blinked her eyelids so that her eyes could adapt to the light that entered into it.

As Flora wanted to wake up, she felt a weight on her stomach. Flora saw Gio's hand coiled around her stomach. Flora's smile expanded upon seeing Gio beside her.

For a moment Flora looked at the face of her sleeping husband, very calm. Her breathing looks very regular which indicates if her husband is still asleep.

Flora's hands were itching not to touch her husband's face.

“Good morning.” One gentle kiss Flora gave on her husband's cheek.

Flora put away her husband's hand that coiled her belly, before she got out of bed. Her movements were very slow so as not to wake her husband. After that Flora went into the bathroom to just wash her face and brush her teeth.

The sound of birds chirping so melodious it still made Flora feel curious. Flora decided to get out of the room for a walk.

Flora's footsteps followed the bird's voice. His footsteps turned out to bring Flora into the villa's backyard. In that place Flora's eyes were pampered with a very beautiful view.

From where he stood Flora could see the green pastures. There are some ornamental plants and some pets, from various kinds of birds in the cage and also rabbits of various types.

Flora couldn't bear to get close to the place until Flora couldn't wait to put on her footwear.

Flora's hand caught a large white rabbit and placed it on her lap.

“Mbak his wife mas Gio ya?”

Flora flinched as she suddenly heard the voice of someone behind her. His surprise made Flora almost throw the rabbit in her lap.

After her heartbeat began to normalize, Flora turned her head behind her. His eyes saw a man the age of his late father standing behind him.

“Sorry if I have surprised Mbak,” said the man.

Flora could see the unpleasant taste on the look on the man's face.

“It's okay.” Flora stood up then extended her hand towards the man.

“I Flora, his wife Gio,” Flora said.

The man welcomed Flora's hand. “I Made. Usually Gio calls me moman or uncle. I'm the one guarding this villa.”

“Greetings,” says Flora.

“Salam knows too, Ma'am. I didn't think Gio was married. Last time he was here was still in Junior High School,” explained Made. “Pas time I heard mas Gio want to come here with his wife I really like.”

“These animals are also the fathers who take care of?” ask Flora.

“Iya, Mbak,” replied Made.

“Silankah if Mbak Flora wants to see the rabbit. I live first, I still have a lot of work,” said Made.

“Iya please, Sir.” Flora smiled kindly at Made.

Satisfied with playing and feeding the rabbits, Flora returned to the villa to cook. Flora's footsteps headed straight for the kitchen.

Flora opened the refrigerator and was surprised to see the contents.

“A lot, what is this for one month ration?”

Flora takes herbs, vegetables, and chicken from the refrigerator. Carefully and deftly, Flora cut the food until it was ready to cook.

Almost an hour more Flora was in the kitchen and all Flora's cooking was done was also neatly arranged on the mini bar table.

Arriving inside Flora's room, she does not find Gio's whereabouts. Flora circulated her gaze throughout the room in search of her husband's whereabouts.

“Where is he?” flora Mummings.

The gurgling sound of water from the bathroom distracts Flora, and her husband is taking a bath. Flora decided to wait for her husband by sitting on the bed.

Flora heard a ringtone on her husband's phone. His forehead wrinkled when he saw the name 'tante Dini' on the screen of the phone. Flora was not in the mood to answer. The call eventually stopped on its own.

Not long ago Gio's phone was back on and there was an incoming message on that phone.

“Again aunt Dini. What the hell does that girl want?” inner Flora.

Flora who was curious and mixed with annoyance made him decide to see the message. Flora retrieved the phone which turned out to be unlocked. A message from Dini.

Flora began to read the words sent by Dini, how many moments later Flora's tears trickled down and her heart felt a great pain reading what was written on the screen of the phone.

Along with that, the bathroom door opened. Gio was confused to see Flora sobbing by holding his cellphone.

“Flora, you why?” ask Gio.

Not an answer, but a loud slap given by Flora.

Plaaac

Gio was so shocked that Flora slapped him. There was no sense of resentment in Gio when Flora slapped him, instead Gio was confused as to what reason made Flora slap him.

“Flora, what's up? Why did you slap me?” gio asked with anxiety.

“So you haven't changed either. You brought me on your aunt Dinimu's errand? Because you want to make me pregnant so that you immediately have my father's legacy,” Flora said with anger.

Gio was surprised to hear Flora's words.

“Saw, Flora. Not like that,” said Gio.

“You are still evasive, after I read the message sent from Aunt Dini to your phone?” Flora showed Gio the message she sent.

Gio received the phone and started reading it. In the message, Dini asks Gio to stay close to Flora if they can make Flora pregnant so that Farhan's legacy can be immediately thawed.

“This is your plan with those two women? Huh!” Flora pulled Gio's shirt and grabbed him. “I was wrong for believing in you.”

Flora let go of her clutches and then tidied up her things. Seeing that Gio instantly stopped Flora, preventing her from leaving.

“Flora, where are you going?”

“I want to go back to Jakarta. If you really want the treasure, I'll give it to you. You don't have to hurt me like this.”

“Flora please listen to my explanation first.”

“No need, the message is enough to prove the truth.” Flora closed her suitcase and turned to look at Gio. “I wait in Jakarta, after I give you the treasure given by father I will immediately take care of our divorce.”

“It won't happen, Flora.” Gio blocked Flora's steps.

“Soaring!”

Gio did not step aside, instead he bent his knees before Flora and begged to listen to her explanation.

“I beg you, Flora .. please listen to my explanation first. Please ...”

Flora already did not want to see Gio's face, but Gio continued to beg to make Flora melt. Flora put back her suitcase and sat down on the edge of the bed.