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KP 23 - Getting Started

“Hah! Me?!” Confident and not with his hearing, but Denis was still surprised by Oswald's speech.

“Ma-I mean, Sir wants me to be the one to“

Not finished Denis speech, Oswald again interjected. “You want, huh?!”

Denis immediately shook his head. No need to think, one hundred percent he is sure if he does not want to be a third person candidate in his own household. “Of course not, Sir,” the answer is sure.

“Good!” reply Oswald.

“Don't you also not want to know who that man is? But, are you sure you can close your eyes if all really happens?”

Oswald can't lie, of course it will be difficult for him. But then again, there is more to it than just his feelings, Oswald thought.

“That's why I gave Ayline the freedom to choose who he was,” Oswald said.

“Am I not a good husband? I let my wife have an affair!” Oswald's laughter echoed in the car. Not a happy laugh but a laugh that hides a lot of pain.

...…...

For five days, Oswald did not return home. He and Denis have jobs at a branch company located in the City. Ayline and Oswald did not meet.

The relationship between the two is getting stronger from day to day. If Ayline had no idea what her husband was doing in the city, it would have been different from Oswald getting Ayline news every two hours from Mr. Albert. What his wife did, whether she had eaten, what time Ayline woke up and what time he slept, were all reported in detail by Mr. Albert.

Oswald ordered Albert to watch over Ayline. How disappointed Oswald was, from the report of Mr. Albert, it seems that his wife still has not done anything.

Dinner this time was very awkward for both of them. “How's Ayline? Is there any progress?” ask Oswald to start the conversation.

“I'm working on it,” Ayline replied briefly.

Just as Oswald casually asked, Ayline replied casually. It was as if what they were discussing was common.

“Supporting your word? What have you done, huh?!” Oswald looked furious as he watched Ayline put on an indifferent look with his words.

“You think, by sitting quietly inside the library you can do everything I tell you to?! You think by sitting quietly in there you'll get pregnant?”

Both of Ayline's eyes widened. “You're watching me, Mas?!”

“Cih! I am free to do anything. This is my house, Ayline!”

Tears have inundated both of Ayline's eyes and are ready to be shed at any time. However, as powerful as her strength held her back. His hand tightly grasped the spoon and fork held.

“Why am I the only one who has to work, Mas? Don't you want to try it with me? We never know if we don't try it,” said Ayline turned soft. She was trying to persuade her husband.

She knew in her husband's heart she was burning with anger. So, he tried to be calm. It is water that will put out the fire.

“You really want to torture me, Ay?” Oswald answered with a question.

“You think all this time, I never tried myself? I was always tormented when the results were not what I expected. I was tormented with Ayline's fear. I'm afraid of failure, I'm afraid of disappointing others,” Oswald complained.

Ayline clasped one of Oswald's hands. “I beg you, Mas. Don't sacrifice me, don't sacrifice the sanctity of our household,” pinta Ayline.

Oswald resumed his dinner quietly as if there had just been no tension between them. Oswald put an invitation to the table.

“Tomorrow I don't want you to stay home. Go into town, attend the birthday invitation. I want tomorrow there's been no progress to our plan.”

...…...

The next day, Ayline actually left for the city according to her husband's instructions. He was taken by a driver. Again along the way Ayline tears continue to linger.

The driver, who heard his employer's prank, looked in the back seat through the car's rearview mirror. Right, his mistress was crying making him feel worried.

“Sorry, is Madam okay?” ask the Driver.

Ayline immediately wiped her tears. “Iya, Sir. I'm fine,”

Although he did not believe the words of his employer, but what the power of the Driver. He just nodded. Can't ask any more questions or offer help. He knows his capacity and his duties as a driver. So he let Ayline cry incessantly.

Time passed so slowly, not even Ayline the road around the shopping center, just imagined it felt he was very tired. His strength was drained after hours of crying.

“Mistress, we have arrived,” said Mr. Driver.

He rushed out first and opened the car door for Ayline. “Please, Mistress.”

“Maybe I'll be here a long time. You can take a walk too or go find a good meal and enjoy,” said Ayline while handing over some money. At first, the driver refused, but because Ayline forced him to finally accept and thank for the kindness of his employer.

Ayline sighed before starting to step foot into the shopping mall. This afternoon he will attend the birthday party of the wife of one of the officials at the Pallas branch.

Ayline was nervous, not used to attending parties or gathering with many people. He was too focused to finish his education to forget to have fun with his friends.

The birthday party that Ayline will attend is located in the most luxurious restaurant in Lando City. Just a step Ayline entered the restaurant, but he was already overestimated by the owner of the event.

“Mrs Pallas, it is truly an honor for you to attend this simple party of mine,” said the wife of Mr. Galih, manager at the Pallas Group branch office.

“You're overreacting, Mistress. I'm the one thanking you for being invited to your event,” reply Ayline.

“Happy birthday, Madam. Hope you like the gift.” Both netra Pak Galih's sparkling wife received orange color papper bag from the famous brand given by Ayline.

“Thank you, Madam. You've bothered to bring me a gift.” Ayline just nodded. In his heart he promised to forgive Denis' thanks. The gift was prepared by the man.

Mr. Galih's wife looks so excited and proud when introducing Ayline to her social friends. His own pride, because the wife of the owner of the largest company in Lando City was present at his birthday event.

Verily Ayline felt uncomfortable, because after being introduced she became the center of attention. Almost everyone looked at him. Ayline felt like he was being watched. People there like to know what he's doing or where his feet are going.

Ayline finally decided to move to one of the tables in the corner of the restaurant room. A table that is far from the center of the crowd. Not long ago Ayline felt able to breathe a sigh of relief, he was surprised by the figure of a man standing in front of his desk.

“Excuse me, Miss. Are there any empty seats on this table?”

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