
"I'm happy to see the kids getting excited every day" Owen said, as Caitlyn returned after driving them home. The man began to lean back on the bed while watching the news broadcast on television.
"Yes, they are very excited. Especially after having a lot of new friends at school," said Caitlyn.
Owen then patted his empty right side, and asked Caitlyn to accompany him there. "You don't mind, do you?"
Caitlyn smiled. "Of course not." The woman replied softly. He started leaning on Owen's shoulder. Owen reflexively embraced his shoulders.
No one spoke anymore, the two kept quiet to enjoy the television show that began to change.
Caitlyn cleared her throat, trying to minimize her turbulent heart. Inwardly, he recalls his request to Owen for teaching, and Owen, even without words, indirectly gave Caitlyn access to achieve that.
Caitlyn knew, Owen allowed himself to take his own steps.
As a result, a sweet kiss suddenly landed on Owen's cheek. The kiss that Caitlyn really did sincerely, without seeing Owen as Sean.
Owen was surprised. The man turned his gaze from the television towards Caitlyn.
Caitlyn bowed shyly. "Ma—maaf, if you're not su—"
"On the cheek?" ask Owen.
Caitlyn reflexively raised her head, upon hearing Owen's question that seemed to be teasing.
Caitlyn no longer wanted to make Owen feel disappointed. He lifted his head and drew closer to the face of the husband. However, as the distance between them grew thinner, Owen suddenly made a sound.
"Don't do it, if you still see me as someone else." As if he was asserting, Owen would not even mention the name of his late twin.
Caitlyn shook her head. "I see you as Owen, my current husband," said the woman softly.
Owen's heart immediately beat violently, as Caitlyn ventured to stick their lips together. The man was lulled, but tried not to overreact. However, as soon as Caitlyn was about to distance herself, Owen reflexively held the wife's neck and gripped her affectionately.
This time it was Caitlyn who was shocked. He accidentally pressed Owen's stomach, until the man complained in pain.
Their silence was also released. Panicked Caitlyn apologizes to Owen for hurting him.
Instead of being angry, Owen laughed grimacingly. "You seem to be good at destroying the atmosphere. Can we continue with that?" he said with a joke.
Caitlyn's face was bright red. He also chimed in the laughter of the husband, before then taking the medicine for him.
...**********...
"Mrs. Owen, thank goodness you're back!" Simon, the co-worker, patted Owen on the shoulder who had just arrived on campus.
"Morning, Mr. Simon," said Owen kindly.
Simon frowned, seeing Owen slightly excited. "You look different today. What's up?" ask the man curious.
"You've always been curious" Owen joked.
"Ow, you're not so cool, Owen. Tell me, what makes you so happy!" insist Simon.
Owen shrugged his shoulders high, then walked quickly away from the man.
Owen's mood is good, because in addition to his health has recovered, his relationship with his wife also improved. They haven't done anything further than that, but it doesn't matter to Owen. No need to rush.
"Mrs. Owen!" A young girl with golden eyes was seen running towards Owen in a hurry.
"Luna, what's wrong?" ask Owen. Luna is one of his students.
"I was assigned to fill out a seminar this week. Can you help me improve my presentation?" luna asked with a pleading look. That girl is indeed the smartest student on campus. Therefore, many lecturers who know and close to him, including Owen.
Although Owen is not a teacher of Literature, but the man was happy to help the task of the students outside the campus, not least with Luna.
"It looks like I can't do it anymore, Lun. Now, I have to hurry home," Owen refused subtly.
Look at Luna's eyes change. The girl glanced at Simon who was now standing next to Owen, as if asking the lecturer for help. However, Simon was flinching. The man chose to be a spectator.
Simon actually knew, Luna also paid more attention to Owen. He could see that from his eyes. Therefore, Luna had not come to campus for almost a week, on Owen's wedding day. Maybe he was lamenting his fate.
"Oh, so. All right, I'm not gonna force it. Thank you, Mr. Owen." Without further ado, Luna chose to leave the man feeling disappointed.
"Did I make a mistake?" ask Simon Owen.
Simon shrugged his shoulders. "Depends you see it in terms of professionalism as a lecturer, or not."
Owen exhaled.
...**********...
Owen and Caitlyn just came out of Wayne's room. The two sweet children now have their own rooms.
"Wayne's really okay, right?" asked Owen once more with an anxious face. Sometimes he looked at the door of the son's room.
Caitlyn smiled. "It's okay. Three more days I'll be back at the clinic" the woman replied calmly. Inwardly, Caitlyn was moved by Owen's attitude, who was so worried about his son's accident.
This afternoon, after waking up, Wayne accidentally fell in the yard, causing his knees and head injury.
Luckily, there were no deep wounds other than bruises. Wayne's head just needs to be diligent-craftsman compressed and smeared ointment given the doctor.
"I'm coming!" exclaim Owen.
Caitlyn nodded. Both of them went into the room to rest. However, as Caitlyn sat in front of the dressing table to clean her face, Owen called out.
"What's wrong?" ask Caitlyn.
Owen paused for a moment, before reopening his voice. "It feels like we never spill stories from each other. Shouldn't we talk to each other as a couple?" ask the man.
Caitlyn budging. In his heart he confirmed the words of his husband. Their relationship has been going well, but not with any other communication outside of it.
Caitlyn felt that all this time their conversation was just about that. What else if not a home?
"You're right! It looks like we have to develop other topics beyond what we normally discuss" Caitlyn said.
Owen stood up and sat down next to Caitlyn, and grabbed her waist. "May I start it then?"
Caitlyn kissed Owen on the cheek and nodded.
Owen smiled. The man then told me about Luna and her seminar without being covered up. She even plainly said, that Luna was indeed her closest student.
After hearing all Owen's explanations, Caitlyn gave a small laugh.
Owen frowned. "Why laugh?" ask the man.
"You're so funny. I'm sure, Luna is a good girl, because all this time she was just approaching you for help, right?"
Owen reflexes nodded.
"Then do it as usual. I don't want to be a possessive wife. You are free to move like you used to, as long as you know the limits," said Caitlyn advising.
Owen smiled wryly and thanked. The man gently lifted Caitlyn's body into his lap.
"I love you, Caitlyn" said the man sincerely.
Caitlyn smiled gently. "I know."