
All the way home, Ian's mind wandered everywhere. He thought of the words of Karin. Various questions came to his mind.
Is Rio really like that? Was he very sorry for what he did in the past? Was Rio never able to open his heart to any woman?
It doesn't make sense to her. After all Rio was a grown man. Moreover, the man had once felt the body of a woman. There's no way he could resist his maleness for 10 years. Or...... is that really the reality?
Ian recalled what Rivan said this morning at breakfast together.
"Gw, Gilang, and Eki have repeatedly invited him to clubs or to exclusive spas, the three of us have also deliberately hired girls to call for striptease. And you can guess what Rio did? He did not flinch at all even seeing a girl dancing naked in front of him! Rio's leaving so soon... We can't even believe he's like that..."
Ian sighed slowly. Why are there so many things that he needs to consider? It's not an easy thing for him to find he just slipped out of a toxic marriage relationship and in the blink of an eye could instantly start over with another man. Nah! It can't be like that.
Arriving at home, Ian saw that his two children had just finished cleaning themselves before going to bed was helped by a nanny who was deliberately hired to help the activities of his two children at home and did not want to bother both people old her.
"Mr... Just rest now. I'll get their clothes ready". Ian said to the nanny.
The nanny nodded and immediately stepped out of Varo and Kai's room. Ian stepped into the wardrobe of his two children next door. Varo and Kai are still sleeping in one room at their own request. Both are very inseparable.
"Mama's handsome boys are clean, have teeth brushed too.. Your smarts are you guys.."
Kai who is indeed the youngest child who is identical with a spoiled attitude just hugged Ian. The boy is typical of children who are very fond of hugging and being hugged. Ian returned Kai's embrace and kissed the top of his head fondly.
"Come on.. Put your pajamas on and get on the bed. Mama's here until you sleep".
"Really, Ma?". Ask Varo happy.
Ian nodded while commenting on the smile.
After finishing wearing pajamas, the three immediately went up to the bed. Ian who was in the middle was flanked by his two children who were hugging each side of his body.
"Mom can you ask me not Varo?". Ian Said.
Varo raises his head. "Ask what, Ma?".
Ian was silent for a moment. His brain was looking for the right word.
"Hmmm.. According to Varo, Om Yoyo how's the guy?".
"Om Yoyo?".
Ian nodded.
"Om Yoyo is a good guy, keeps a handsome guy and likes to buy me food and buy me toys but his people like to be ignorant too!". Answer Varo.
Ian smiled. The typical answer is children, he thought.
"What's not the same about Yoyo?". Ask Ian again.
"Darling dong, Ma. Om Yoyo is very good with me, with Kai and Mama. Good people are easy to love, Ma!". Varo.
"If Kai doesn't love Om Yoyo?". Ian turned to his second son who was indeed very close to Rio since the baby.
"Darling Ma..." Say Kai slowly.
Ian rubbed Kai's head gently. His son was sleepy.
"Do you agree that you're not closer to Om Yoyo?". Ian asked Varo again.
"Mama has always been close to Om Yoyo. Everywhere often both, continue to work in the same office as well".
"You mean mama, if Om Yoyo lives with mom and you two, would you?". Ask Ian.
"Without my mom asking, Om Yoyo likes to stay at my grandfather's house. It's the same as staying together, isn't it, Ma?". Varo said plainly.
It felt like Ian was eager to pat his forehead when he heard the answer for the innocent answer of his eldest son. However, both of his hands are made bearing his two sons at this time.
"You want to be Om Yoyo as your papa? I mean, second papa to you?".
Varo was silent for a moment.
"I have Papa. You can have 2 Papa, right?".
Ian smiled a smile.
"Now, Ma. Yoyo always makes my mom smile. Mama never cried next to Om Yoyo..."
Ian was flabbergasted to hear the son's words. "Do you really agree that mom married Om Yoyo and she became a papa for you too Kai?".
Varo nodded. "I agree, Ma". Varo said as he yawned.
Ian stared at the ceiling of his two sons' room which was decorated by various star and moon decorations that gave rise to his rays when the room light was dim.
One Week Later
Today is the day where I have to give an answer to Rio....
Ian nodded slowly. He stared at his reflection in the mirror that had appeared perfect. Creamy color skirt made of tweed along the 1 inch below the knee and navy colored shirt wrapped his slender body. Her long black hair was let down beautifully. Thin makeup on the face increasingly makes the appearance of the 32-year-old woman looks fresh and younger than her age.
Ian then said goodbye to both parents and his two children.
He drove his car straight to Rio's apartment. He glanced at the clock in his left hand.
It's only 8 in the morning. Is he still in the apartment or has he gone to the office? Ian murmured in his heart.
Ian then pressed the gas pedal deeper to get to the destination. Arriving at Rio apartment tower, the, He just went into the private elevator which is specifically provided only for certain residents who have apartment units on the top floor which the number is only a few units. Not all residents of the apartment are given access to a private elevator. Yet Rio? Of course the man got the facility. So that access to his apartment unit is really very private.
Ian sighed when he was right in front of Rio's apartment door. He deliberately did not issue his access card. Ian pressed the bell. His heart was pounding unruffled as he waited for the door to open. Ian pressed the bell again and before long the door opened and showed Rio still wearing a T-shirt and boxer. The man's face look very surprised when he found Ian who became his guest in the morning.
Ian reviewed a faint smile and stepped his feet closer towards Rio. His gaze could not be separated from the man's face. Rio who looks just woke up like he is still in a daze. The man stepped back slowly as Ian walked slowly towards him.
"Can you accept my current state?". Ian asked as he looked towards Rio and stepped slowly towards the man.
Rio stepped back but his head nodded.
"Can you love my two children sincerely?". Ian kept moving closer.
Rio nodded his head again.
"Will you regret choosing a widow with two children?". Ian just continued to step towards Rio while staring at the manic eye.
Rio shook his head slowly. The man stepped back as Ian just kept stepping towards him.
"Then.... I want to marry you". Ian finally said.
Rio's face was shocked. The man froze on the spot trying to digest what he had just heard.
"What's?". Rio asked slowly.
Ian smiled a smile.
"Gw wants to marry you".
Rio rubbed his face slowly and grabbed his hair. "Say it one more time?".
"Gw wants to marry you, Yoyo". Ian said with a sweet smile. Really He was very anxious to see the dazed manner of the man before him at this moment!
Rio quickly grabbed Ian into his arms. The man clenched tightly onto Ian's slender body. He inhaled the scent of Ian's body which had always been an opium for him.
"Thank you dear.. It's like a dream for me. Thanks..." Said Rio while tightly clutching Ian's body.
Ian smiled behind Rio's shoulder. His hands embrace the man's sturdy and burly body.
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