Mannered Doctor Zi's Husband

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Caged in the office space of a multi-storey building. Sometimes employees do not realize that the afternoon has been welcomed.

Erik glanced at the watch in his hand, he was jolted the time had passed from the appointment clock of his meeting. Hustle has taken away his focus. He almost forgot the promise Maura made.

Erik hastily tidied up his desk, not even saying goodbye directly to Zevin. Not because he was enthusiastic about the promise. But Erik does not like to break promises.

Erik ran small towards the basement. He got into his car and left the office. Arriving at the cafe, Erik looked at all corners. His eyes caught the figure of Maura sitting alone in a corner.

Erik approached her and pulled the chair sitting opposite Maura. "I'm sorry I'm late." He said as he sat on the chair.

Maura smiled. "No problem, only fifteen minutes."

The atmosphere became awkward. Erik doesn't know what to talk about. Maura had only noticed the handsome face in front of her. His lips were always smiling nonstop.

"Ehm ! Have you ordered food?" Erik tried to break the silence and awkwardness of the two of them.

"I ordered your favorite food, too." Reply Maura. He changed his language style to make it more familiar.

Erik suddenly felt uneasy with Maura's attitude. There was a difference between the woman in front of him and the woman who had died two years ago.

The woman's name is Della, gentle and kind. Not too pretty but sweet. Always provide support for Erik at every opportunity. Even though the meeting was only one year. But it gave a deep impression to Erik.

"What do you want to talk about?" After a long silence, Erik opened his voice.

Maura's smile faded because Erik had not yet collapsed. "Can we use my language and yours ? Let's get more familiar." Bargainly

Erik was silent without answering. In his heart he suddenly snarled. Because the woman in front of him is long-winded. But it's also good if they use the language in Maura. So Erik's not like talking to a client.

"I'm sorry if the gift I gave bothers you."

"Food is coming." Erik said, disperse Maura's concentration in composing the words.

Maura nodded and smiled wryly. Erik grabbed his spoon and started eating his food. Didn't know that the woman in front of him had lost her spirit.

After eating Maura refocused on her main goal. "Erik, I want to talk to you seriously." He looked on

"Please talk. I'll listen to you." Reply Erik relax. He also looked at the other person.

"A—I really like you. I've had this feeling for a long time and right now I can't help but tell you. I love you Erik." Maura said breathing a sigh of relief like a skin pierced by thorns and thorns that can come out.

Erik put his phone on the table. Then folding both hands sat straight facing Maura. He did not answer immediately but looked into Maura's eyeballs looking for a lie gap there. Unfortunately Erik did not find it.

The cold man exhaled slowly and said. "I know you're sincere with me. Thank you for your courage today. Thank you also for your concern and concern for me. Maura... Sorry, I don't want you to get hurt any deeper. Because I can't return your feelings."

Maura's feelings felt squeezed out strongly. Pain, disappointment mixed into one. His eyeballs were heating up not expecting this kind of response to be obtained. For a long time he was silent to suppress his feelings so as not to overflow due to the wounds that had just been broken.

Erik could see the look of the wound. But he also did not want to give Maura false hope. It could be that Erik accepts Maura at this time and learns to love her. But a relationship is not a trial.  Erik believed in a word. If you are a match, you will be reunited. Where and under what conditions ? Only God knows the secret.

It was better now that Maura felt the pain of being rejected than having to go through a relationship of pretense with Erik. Because the man can't make a show for his partner to look happy.

"What makes you not feel the same way about me, may I know why?" Maura asked after a few minutes of silence.

"I haven't thought of a relationship with a woman yet." Erik answered honestly.

"Is there a past that hurts your heart? Until you don't open your heart to women." Ask Maura again.

Erik was silent and smiled faintly. "I don't have a serious past about women." Answer's short.

"Why not try it on me?" Maura was still trying to open the heart of this man in front of her.

"I don't want you to get hurt every day. I can't treat you the way you want. Because my feelings don't exist." Erik stared at me.

"Have my attention been on you all this time not stuck in your heart?" Maura shed her tears.

"Everything you show I appreciate it. I know you're sincere, you deserve to be happy Maura. Even if not with me. Don't wait for me, because I can't promise you anything." Reply Erik gently.

Maura was silent, her tears were getting louder. Luckily, no one else came. Because Zevin sent someone to book the cafe without Erik's knowledge. Exactly four in the afternoon according to Erik and Maura's appointment. Zevin's unmitigated ask his man to wait until Maura and Erik meet there and leave the cafe.

Both sit tight. Erik deliberately waited for Maura to calm down. Erik knew the woman was hurt because of her refusal. But Erik also could not accept it because he felt pity or just because he wanted to please Maura alone. While they run the relationship later without any comfort.

"I'm sorry." Erik said after Maura looked calm.

"I'm also sorry I shouldn't have forced my feelings. It's legal when we express the feeling of getting an answer rejected or accepted." Maura gave a slight smile.

"You're right. Again I'm sorry." Erik said not well.

Maura nodded and smiled despite the pain but she had to accept it. "If we don't become lovers, we can still be friends. Act as usual if you are in the office. Let's just say it's a twilight joke today." The reply is mature and a little joked.

If you can't fall in love with me right now. Then let me be greedy just this once in my prayer may the Lord keep my name in your heart.

"Yes, we can be friends. Consider also the man in front of you is the stupidest man for rejecting you. It's dark. Let's take you home." Bring Erik.

"alright. Thank you for taking the time to see me." Maura said sincerely.

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The Family Z Residence

Before dinner, Erik had already arrived home. His face looked tired but behind it was relief radiating on his face

"Bring, we'll be night." Nazia said

"Yes,"

A few minutes waiting for Erik.  Now they have dinner together. After the small family dinner relax in the living room.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Indra and Felisya's mother came to stay the night. Not to be outdone Mira's mother and Radit's doctor were also present. As invited by their loved ones they enliven the Zevin residence.

Laughter echoed in the family room. In addition to baby Zayyan who became the peak of their happiness, there is also Ivan and Alby who rioted Zevin's calm.

Even Nazia's husband had been clinging to his wife's side. Because Yudha always teases Nazia.

Erik smiled and his eyes shed tears. The unsuspecting family embraced him and Ralda became a warm family. Although not blood but the Indra family treat them just like their son Zevin. The same thing Zevin did, he was very happy to have Erik already considered as a younger brother.

They both support each other like siblings. From your calling to becoming a brother.

The day was getting late but the joking and laughing was not over yet. Erik sat at the end of the sofa watching the laughter that adorned the faces of everyone present.

Papa's. Mama, God sent them for me and my sister. Look at your mother's daughter now living a happy life ! Don't be sad anymore we're fine here. They shower us with a lot of love and affection. Mama and Papa live in their souls.

Erik smiled broadly without any burden.