MARRIED

A Son?

The bright morning sun woke Julia from her deep sleep last night. Waking up early with Ben beside her is becoming commonplace for Julia.

Julia and Ben have occupied a new home. After returning home from their honeymoon, Julia and Ben immediately prepare the house they will occupy.

Ben had bought a house in the suburbs shortly before his wedding to Julia.

Julia immediately bought furniture and arranged the house to be comfortable to live in. With a minimalist design and not much furniture, now Julia and Ben's house looks beautiful and comfortable to live in.

Julia relaxed her muscles before getting out of bed. Today is his last day off because tomorrow he and Ben are back at work.

"Where's Jul going?" ben asked in a hoarse voice muttering with his eyes still closed.

"I'm going to go to the market for a second, Ben. You sleep again. Later if I'm done preparing breakfast, I'll wake you up" Julia said, then walked out of the room.

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After breakfast that morning, Ben invites Julia to shop for all the necessities at home.

"I'm actually lazy to go out Ben. Today we want to relax at home because tomorrow we have to go to work" said Julia who was sleeping on the sofa in the living room.

"It's up to you Jul" said Ben.

"Tomorrow after work I will be able to stop by the supermarket" Julia said again.

Ben did not have time to answer, there was a knock on the door of the house. Ben immediately walked to the door to see who was visiting his house.

"Mama, Sister Bella ... "

"Sovie ... " Julia sees Bella's son who is now her niece.

"Mama, sister Bella," Julia welcomed and hugged Mama Tyas and her sister-in-law.

Julia immediately held Sovia who was always adorable in Julia's eyes. Lovingly, Julia took hold of her little niece.

They all sit back and relax in the living room accompanied by snacks and juice drinks that Bella brings from home.

"Jul, you like kids so much. Hopefully you and Ben will have it themselves soon, yes" said Bella who noticed that Julia was very affectionate with her little daughter.

"Mama can't wait for your granddaughter Jul" said Mama Tyas smiling.

"Amen. Pray for Ma, Brother Bella," said Julia as she glanced at Ben who was silent as if indifferent.

"Ben! You want to have children, right?!" ask Bella who surprised Ben.

"I'm making a shock. Actually, Julia and I have agreed to have children next year because they are still collecting savings first. Having a child costs a lot" Ben explained.

Huh ... Ben could have casually made his own decision. Since when was there an agreement on children? Let alone having children .. I have not touched it.

Julia wailed inwardly. In addition to being upset with Ben's statement, he also does not fully understand what Ben really wants in the marriage he built with Julia.

"Is that really Jul?" mama Tyas asked.

"Ehm .. Yes Ma, I just follow what Ben wants," replied Julia who was confused about what to say.

"Loh .. You don't follow all Ben dong Jul's will! Ben is a bummer, you know?! If indeed you already want to have children, yes do not delay too long," said Bella who did not understand Ben's wishes.

"Yes, Bella's sister." Julia smiled at her calming sister-in-law who was beginning to look emotional.

"Ben, you don't delay too long huh. Mama wants to add a grandchild" said Mama Tyas.

"Yes Ma, hopefully," said Ben eventually. Not wanting to continue the topic of conversation about children.

Mama Tyas, Bella and Sovia are at Julia's house until the afternoon. After the house was deserted again, Julia sat down to open her phone. Checking the incoming messages. Julia saw a message from Karel that made her curious to read it.

julia, I can't wait to see you at the office. Don't be prejudiced because I'm waiting for you to work with me again. There are many projects waiting for you. (Carel)

"What's Jul? Why smile for yourself?" ben asked, who sat next to Julia.

"Oh this, the office friend wants me to go to work again soon," said Julia smiling.

"Julia, I want to ask you something. May it?"

"What do you want to ask Ben?"

"Jul, do you really want a child?" ask Ben carefully.

"Of course Ben. I do like children, I want to have a lot of children" Julia said casually.

"Well! Much?"

"Yes, let the house be crowded" said Julia with a smile.

"But we are ... " Ben was reluctant to finish his words.

"Yes I know Ben. Never mind, we don't have to talk about this anymore. Let everything happen properly. I'm not gonna force you Ben. We had a deal" Julia said at length.

"Yes 2 years. But I feel guilty Jul."

"Ahaha ... You're finally feeling guilty too," Julia felt good to see Ben who looked wrong.

"Ben, we've agreed. We just go for it. Okay?!"

"OKAY. Thank you Jul, you are very understanding" Ben said, looking at Julia, who is now his wife.

**

In the morning when she arrived at the office, Julia greeted her co-workers with excitement. Julia was so happy that her friends loved her.

Julia handed out souvenirs from her honeymoon. Not to forget Karel also got souvenirs.

"Thank you Jul. I didn't expect you to remember me" Karel smiled as she received the package from Julia.

"Cart ... You have a lot of drama." Julia has memorized the behavior of Karel, his coworkers and his best friend.

Julia and Karel were amused. But there was a longing look in Karel's eyes, Julia also hurriedly averted her eyes. I don't know why his heart was not calm.

"Yuk ah we start working. He said there were a lot of tasks waiting for me" Julia said, turning her gaze away from Karel.

"Yes, go to my room. I'll give you the files that you need to research" Karel said at last.

Karel gave Julia a stack of files.

"Nuh ... Hurry up and do it" said Karel casually.

"Geez, this much?" Julia just shook her head at the amount of work she had to complete.

Julia turned around and grumbled. But Karel's call made him turn his head to see Karel.

"Julia, I'm glad you're back. I miss you" said Karel.

For a moment, there was silence between the two. Julia looked into Karel's eyes questioning what she meant.

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