
Vivian put an ivory-white pearl earring on her ear. Preparations were almost complete, but the problem was now that she was having trouble pulling the zipper of the dress behind her back. His hand was trying to reach the end of the hook.
Vivian glanced at the wall clock, in less than thirty minutes the social event would begin. He started to panic.
"You done yet?"
Suddenly Edric entered the room. For a moment she was stunned to see Vivian looking beautiful wearing the dress that Edric gave her.
"A little more.."
Vivian hesitated to ask her husband for help. Edric was quite responsive to see Vivian's difficulties.
"Reverse it.."
Vivian according. Then Edric helped her pull the zipper off the dress. Edric's fingers hit Vivian's back skin. The light touch was able to make him move.
Vivian's face flushed. It turns out he craved a touch from Edric. If time can be replayed Vivian wants to feel the intimacy with Edric as before.
"Done."
"Te. thank you.."
"Get in the car immediately." Edric ordered.
Inside the car was an awkward atmosphere. They were silent during the busy journey with their own minds. Edric focused on driving while Vivian watched the person walking.
The social event took place in one of the five-star hotels of the city of Louisiana. Luxury hotel full glitter attended by the people of the upper class. There were no shabbily dressed visitors there.
Before they got out of the car, Edric held Vivian's arm.
"Play your role as a good wife, don't act silly in the middle of the show."
Edric warned Vivian.
"Yes.." Answer Vivian lirih.
Edric pulled Vivian's slender waist to get closer to her then placed his hand there. Vivian also took Edric's sturdy arm. They walked together like a harmonious couple.
The show starts!
"Welcome Mr. Edric Harisson, please pass by here.."
Edric nodded his head while following the directions from the Guest service to the hotel ballroom.
The nuances of luxury hotel buildings are so obvious. The ceiling of the ballroom is adorned with beautiful chandeliers, its light flickering like a night star. A soft carpet with beautiful carvings covered the entire floor of the room. Tables and chairs lined up neatly.
There were several guests present. They greeted Edric as soon as he arrived. Vivian tried to smile as gently as possible.
Hope the smile doesn't look stiff.
"Good afternoon Edric, you guys look really good.."
"Thank you, good to hear that.."
"Do you know where your seat is?"
"Well, third row from the front."
"It's a pity our tables are far apart.."
"No problem, we can talk outside the show.."
"Then enjoy the social event.."
Phew, just accompanying Edric alone, already made Vivian nervous. He breathed a sigh of relief as he moved away from the crowd. Edric is very good at mixing with others. He deserves to have a lot of relationships.
Turns out the table division was already determined. Vivian and Edric at the same table with their parents. Think of it like a family event.
As soon as she saw Johana Kaelee, Vivian immediately burst into her arms. How much he misses his mother.
"Ma, it's good to see you.."
"Hey baby you look so pretty.."
"Thank you Ma.."
Vivian then greeted Edric's parents Gil Harisson and Anna Harisson.
"Good afternoon Mother, how are you?"
"Old Vivian didn't meet, good news is good, why don't you stop by our house?"
"Sorry mom, I haven't had a chance.."
"So often play there with Edric.."
"Don't push it Mom."
"I just want to get closer to my son-in-law.."
Vivian smiled gently. If they knew his current relationship with Edric had been fractured. Will they be angry?
Lewis Kaelee and Gil Harisson are talking to each other about their own businesses.
"Regarding your household, when do you plan to have children?"
Anna Harisson looked at Vivian expectantly. Johana Kaelee has the same feeling.
"Yes, right. I can't wait to take grandchildren away from you two.."
Vivian was silent for a moment. His mind raged.
Is now a good time to talk about pregnancy?
This will be a surprise and good news for them.
Vivian's eyes sparkled as she found an opportunity.
"Actually I'm.."
Suddenly Edric immediately cut off Vivian's words that had not been resolved.
"We want to enjoy alone time."
A look of disappointment emanated from both their parents as well as Vivian. Unknowingly he squeezed the napkin tightly, licking it to formless.
"Very dear..Indeed young couples are still tempestuous.."
Anna Harisson laughed lightly at her son's reply.
"But don't delay it too long." Johana Kaelee added.
"Yes Mam's. If it's time we'll go to the doctor for a pregnancy consultation.."
Without needing to ask again, the answer from Edric Harisson was very clear. He did not want a child in his life. Vivian increasingly did not dare to reveal it.
Then what about the fetus that is in her stomach? Should he drop it?
"Vivian are you okay? Your face looks pale?"
No. gabe. She's not okay. The nausea started to come.
"I want to go to the bathroom. Excuse me.."
Vivian half ran towards the bathroom.
"Be careful, boy! Watch your step!"
Vivian has come a long way. Whether he heard it or not.
" Edric you don't want to catch up with your wife? Like she looks sick?"
"After this, wait for the opening of the show to finish."
Edric's forehead is slightly wrinkled.
Fortunately, in the bathroom, women still look lonely maybe because they are all following the event so that no one will hear him vomit.
"Ohuk.uhuk.hoek.."
I don't know if Vivian will be able to enjoy dishes at this social event. I hope no one knows they are pregnant. Vivian's looking for anti-nausea drugs in her little bag.
"Are you okay, miss?"
Vivian turned her head to the source of the voice, a beautiful woman with wavy hair looked alarming to her.
"Yes I'm fine.."
Why did Vivian feel familiar with this woman before her? Have they met before?
"Sorry, because I heard you were vomiting. If you need help, I'm ready to help.."
"Thank you for the offer, I can still do it myself.."
"Well, then excuse me.."
The woman smiled and left the bathroom.
Vivian rubbed lipstick on her lips. Then re-dress his face so as not to look pale. Faintly he heard people talking from outside.
"So your attitude is here, many eyes see."
Edric's voice?
"Well today I give up, tomorrow you'll be mine.."
"As far as you."
"See you, baby.."
Vivian immediately ran out to make sure.
The woman who had just offered help to Vivian was exchanging glances with Edric.