Look at Me, My Husband
S3. BAGS 4
With Vienna in hand, Naina entered into a two-and-a-half-storey shophouse not far from the apartment they now occupy. Naina circulated her gaze, a satisfied smile etched on her lips. This shop represents what he wants. Standing on a strategic location and close to the city center, the price is affordable and the facilities support for those who have toddlers and are pregnant young. A bedroom and a toilet on the first floor solidified his heart to give a finished sign.
"Sir, I'm interested." Naina smiles. "But I can't finish it now. I have to take lunch to my husband's office first. Maybe tomorrow ... I'll call you again." Naina showed me the box she was carrying.
"I'll excuse you, sir. Fear not to go hungry." Naina says goodbye. He had to find a taxi and immediately went to the Wira's office.
Since returning together, he was not allowed to drive his own car. And Naina was not used to it either. Three years without a rudder, the young mother's guts eroded over time
***
"Will, where's Mas Wira going?" Naina occupied Vienna on the couch of Wira's office. He frowned in wonder when he saw the empty company owner's room.
"Sir is still in the meeting room." William answered while glancing at the bag of supplies that Naina placed on the working table of Wira.
"Oh, I brought you lunch. Later ... tell Mas Wira when the meeting is over." Naina flung her body beside Vienna. Since then pacing, going up and down the stairs, he began to feel exhausted in both legs.
"Good, Mom. Anything else?" ask William.
"No. I'm just waiting here." Naina smiles.
Waiting is the most exhausting thing. Time seems to go on for a long time. Likewise, Naina felt, sitting waiting for the arrival of the Hero accompanied by Vienna babble.
An hour passed, lunch hour was over. But what was waiting did not appear. Soto chicken stored in the lunch box began to cool, but the signs of the appearance of Wira still do not exist. Naina looked towards her daughter. The little girl almost fell asleep, unable to endure the drowsiness and fatigue.
There was sadness creeping in his mind. Previously, the hero was not like this. Every time he visited the office, the man would greet him with a smile and a warm hug. However, these two days the Hero changed, even her husband had to ignore Vienna.
Recalling all the way to the office, Vienna chattered and asked about the Hero. However, the little girl had to swallow in disappointment, waiting for the Wira to get exhausted.
"I'm sorry, Daddy. Dad is angry at Mother. So ignore you" whispered Naina, wiping the head of Vienna lying on her lap.
While waiting for Vienna to fall asleep, Naina chose to spend time by finding suppliers for products that she would sell at the boutique later. He is already confident in the decision, even though he has not received permission from Wira. However, this is all he can do to divert his mind from the problems of his household and the Hero.
If this situation had happened three years ago, maybe she would have preferred to leave her legs and leave Wira instead of surviving and receiving all the abuse from her husband. Things are different now, Naina can't act like that anymore. In the past, he still had Mbok Sumi and Dennis guarding him. Now, he's alone. Moreover, the reason for the wrath of the Hero on him was quite reasonable and understandable. It's only natural that the hero hates him.
Right now, deciding to leave is like committing suicide, except for the hero who kicked him out. There was Vienna with him, he could not bear to make the little princess who had just tasted happy was injured. He could not be stubborn and only thought about his own injuries. Choosing to leave, will only make Vienna and the baby injured.
She is pregnant, she cannot work. Who will pay for his life and Vienna when he cannot work. When she gives birth, who will take care of her, take care of her baby and Vienna. In fact, he really needs a hero. And as someone who had tasted the salt acid of life, Naina chose to use logic instead of following her feelings. As a matter of fact, leaving the Hero is not the best option for him and the kids.
Surviving is the best option for the next nine months, at least until the Hero is fed up with it. If he is lucky, maybe Wira will soften and kindly forgive him. They can return home like any other couple, fighting for the kids. If not, he will fight for himself and the kids. Do not want to be too late with injuries that may be incised by the Hero at any time. Life must go on. Vienna and her baby need a father and mother figure.
The sound of the open door surprised Naina who was dissolved in her daydream. The hero enters with a tab in the right hand. The time had already shown at 15:15 pm when the handsome man in the black work suit stepped in with his stiff and unfriendly face.
"Maas ...." Naina greeted and tried to act ordinary.
The hero did not reply, still acting as cold as before.
"I brought you your lunch, Mas. Want to eat now?" naina Tawal.
The hero was silent, staring at his daughter who was disturbed from the sound. The man's smile was riveted as Vienna became aware of his existence.
"Dad ...." Vienna is waking up. With a staggering body, the little girl rushed towards Wira.
Naina stared at the door of the room closing slowly. Sighing heavily, he tried to neutralize his heart and did not want to get carried away.
"Remember Nai, increase your patience. God is testing you. Mas Wira was just angry and disappointed, he didn't really ignore you." Naina strengthened her heart.
***
“Will, I'll be home now.” Wira was holding Vienna when she finished her work in the meeting room. He deliberately did not want to go back to his room to not meet face to face with Naina.
“Now, Sir?” ask William. The assistant began to read that something was wrong with her superior household.
“Yes. I'm going home with Vienna. Mom's still in my room. Please take me home later. It's late afternoon,” Wira said, glancing at the clock on her wrist. The time is 16:50 p.m. It's approaching the office hours.
"Didn't I just call you Mom? So the Boss can go home together" bargained William.
"No. I'm going home now." The hero looked at his beloved daughter. These two hours, Vienna was so calm with him. Not fussing or whining. The little girl was very understanding. Since then just busy doodling on the white paper with his black pen.
***
In a different room, Naina seemed to be asleep on the sofa. Waiting for Vienna, which never returned, made the pregnant woman fall asleep. He was not even aware of William's arrival. The Hero's Assistant went back and forth to the Hero's room only to make sure Naina was awake or not. He does not want to be negligent. The hero told him.
Opening the door of the room for the next time, William smiled when he found Naina who had opened her eyes. The assistant hurriedly told. “Bu, I've come home. I was asked to take Mom home.” William says.
“Hah?” Naina jerks. “Vienna? Where is Vienna?” naina asked, taking her seat.
“Having returned home with Mr. Boss, Mom. Em ... half an hour ago.” William glanced at the clock hanging on the wall of the room.
Naina's back was surprised, staring at the bag of supplies that was still in place. He hasn't moved since he entered the room.
“Will, Have you had lunch?” ask Naina curious. Sadness suddenly infiltrated into the recesses of his heart without excuse. Imagine how fed up Wira is to him at this time, to not want to eat his cooking and the car together. The hero chose to go home alone and asked William to drive him.
“The father ordered food at the office cafeteria this afternoon, Bu.” William explained.
“Father lunch with what?”
“With fried noodles, Bu.” William answered briefly.
The sound of Naina's heavy breathing, this situation really made her confused.
“Will, please just dump. Or if anyone wants ... can be reheated.” Naina said as she grabbed her handbag. He was ready to go home.
“Good, Bu.”William grabbed the lunch bag and planned to take it to the pantry. However, just walking a few steps, he turned around again.
“Bu, wait for me in the lobby. It's dark, I'd better take Mom home.” William advised.
***
Tbc
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