JUST HUG ME FOR A SECOND

DISENGAGE

That night Evan did not go to sleep, he was busy with his laptop. There's work to be done, that's why. Evan was trying to avoid Aluna. So while sleeping he did not sleep first, he always waited for Aluna to sleep first. After Aluna falls asleep, she goes to sleep.

Aluna realizes Evan's actions are always let him sleep alone, although as late as Aluna is waiting for him. Evan would sleep later than that to sleep.

He felt a little disappointed by Evan's attitude. Aluna immediately went to bed with her back to Evan so as not to disturb her husband. He felt that their relationship was not as warm as it was before marriage, was it because of the inability to serve Evan as a wife? So Evan always avoids it? Without Evan realizing Aluna was crying.

She feels sad and disappointed, but Aluna realizes she must be strong for the sake of her baby. She tried to think of nothing but her baby. Evan looked at the sleeping Aluna with his back, until only his back was visible. Evan is still unaware that Aluna is crying. He only took a quick glance and then returned to his work that must be completed soon.

Evan has a job with Tama. Tama gave some of her projects to Evan. Because Tama was busy with other jobs in the company, so he handed Evan some to handle.

...***...

Finished with his report Evan went to sleep immediately, he found Aluna already asleep. She looked at him, the beautiful girl was still sleeping behind him. Evan pulled out his blanket and immediately prepared for bed. He also turned his back on Aluna.

Evan tries wisely to respond to Aluna. But it doesn't seem so with Aluna. He seemed impatient, always carried away by his own emotions and fears.

...***...

Bend his day in the room. Evan talked about his plan to go to Kalimantan for work.

"Tomorrow I'll go to Kalimantan. There is work that I have to take care of regarding the Tama mas project that I am working on" Evan explained.

"Suddenly kok?" ask Aluna wonder.

"Suddenly, I just told you. I didn't get to tell you yesterday. You fell asleep."

Aluna fell silent, she felt their relationship was getting further and further apart. She couldn't go on like this, she felt useless as a wife. He feels so fucked up. Aluna looked down while squeezing the end of her dress with tears that she could not bear anymore, she sobbed.

Understanding Aluna's turmoil, Evan approached Aluna and hugged her warmly. After a while he let go and cupped Aluna's face with both hands. His eyes looked at Aluna's sobbing face.

"I'm trying to get home quickly," said Evan who was sitting opposite Aluna on the edge of the bed.

Evan clasped Aluna's hand and smiled at her to believe Aluna was all right, Aluna looked at the smile. It looks very warm and wise. Somehow Aluna felt that this man who had become her husband was a very sincere good man. But why did he look that night was different from the one in front of him today.

"Sorry, Van. I'm not like any other wife to you" Aluna said with a face soaked with tears. Evan wiped the tears gently.

"No papa, we have a lot of time to get this done" Evan said. "Think about him. He is the most important thing now in our lives," muttered Evan while touching the stomach of Aluna who now still does not look distended even though she has entered the age of 4 months.

Aluna smiled and felt a little calm after expressing all her heart to Evan.

...***...

Evan also talked about his plans to his father-in-law at breakfast that morning.

"You often miss Aluna because of work. Mending you work at Daddy's company. All Daddy wants to retire" Richard said.

"It can't be, Dad. I can't just lead the company. I have to go from the bottom. I need to know about the company first" Evan said.

"That was Daddy's company. You can study all the time so you buy it, right? You're the best MBA graduate in Oxford." Richard tried to convince. "Daddy wants to retire. I want to rest again" he added.

"Huh ... Though Daddy had imagined, can son-in-law Oxford MBA graduate, can make Daddy retire early before." Richard looked a little disappointed. Aluna and Evan just laughed at hearing that.

They had breakfast three because Marissa was rarely at home. She loves going abroad as a socialite.

...***...

Aluna released Evan's departure to Kalimantan with a heavy heart. He stared at Evan's departure until he entered the plane's departure gate. Before entering Evan turned around and waved his hand at Aluna and greeted Aluna with a wave of hands as well.

Aluna drove Evan with 2 friends who happened to come to visit Aluna earlier. Aluna still waved to Evan, until Evan was completely lost behind the door.

"Hmmm! He who let his feet go, we who are sad," Sighed Dea while hugging Silvi.

Silvi nodded in agreement with the expression on the manyun's face following sadly. They approached Aluna who was still standing. Dea wrapped her hands around Aluna's waist while resting her head on Aluna's shoulders which happened to be shorter than Aluna's. So did Silvi who also hugged Aluna's waist.

Aluna is lucky to have 2 loyal and good friends like Dea and Silvi. At times like this, he doesn't feel alone. He has 2 best friends who always strengthen him.

Finished dropping off Evan, they went to the mall to comfort the sad Aluna. They walk until they are tired and stop at one of the restaurants in the mall.

"Udah donk is sad. You go find money. Not going home to a young wife. Don't be lamented, donk" Dea said.

"Chiyhhh... Don't say anything, '" Aluna was afraid of Dea's words. Dea only chuckles at Aluna's reaction.

"Make a guy as cool as Evan mah. Got a wife 1 affair 5-6 definitely capable," ledek Silvi.

"TIMES! Don't scare me," cried Aluna, clutching her face.

"Yes, no-no. That's why it's in Sarvice so well. Let him miss going home," teased Dea again.

It makes Aluna sad. Even crying. Dea and Silvi looked at each other confused by Aluna's reaction.

"Eh, Lun. Sorry, Sorry! We're kidding, really," Silvi said, feeling guilty when she saw Aluna actually crying. They get more and more tender when the crying does not subside.

"Yes, Lun. Where could Evan be cheating, if he had a wife as perfect as Aluna Jeanela. Beautiful and kind-hearted like gini," comfort Dea while embracing her best friend. But it still didn't make Aluna stop crying. Aluna hugged Silvi who was sitting next to her.

"Evan went away for a second. Do not cry," comfort Silvi also while rubbing Aluna's back slowly.

"I never served Evan as his wife. I can't, Vi. What if Evan cheated on me for that reason!? I don't want to lose Evan. I love him" said Aluna, which makes Silvi and Dea more confused.

"What do you mean?!" silvi asked furrowing his brows in confusion as he scratched his head.

Aluna told her best friend everything. After 2 weeks of marriage they do not even though they do the relationship like husband and wife because of Aluna's fear to do it.

"How often do you get pregnant if you are afraid to do it?" ask Dea confused.

Aluna immediately turned pale in asking that. Dea and Silvi waited for Aluna's answer with curious gazes. Aluna looked at Silvi and Dea with doubtful gazes. He was afraid to tell the facts. But he also needs a solution from his best friend. Aluna was confused as to how. Silvi and Dea are still waiting for Aluna's answer.

SERIATE...