My husband, Doctor Adrian

Department Ascension Party

Three days later..

I haven't told her yet. He was busy as usual. But tonight there is a promotion party held by Siloam Hospital in a famous hotel ballroom. Adrian told me yesterday.

I was pecking myself in the mirror, trying on a lot of dresses. My choice fell on a gray backless evening dress.

I was scavenging my face with makeup when someone opened the door.

Adrian.

I looked at him and smiled.

"Just home?" my many.

He didn't blink. I went on to apply makeup on the mirror, sweeping a blush on with a brush on my cheek. I looked at him again, for he had no voice. He was still in the same position, looking at me while holding the door open with one hand.

"Don't we have to go? You're not ready?" my many.

He walked over to me after closing the door.

"Wow.." she said slowly.

I cringe.

"So beautiful.." she said again.

I'm nodding. "Yes, it's a birthday present from Mom."

Adrian shook his head while hugging me from behind. "No. Not clothes. But you." he said again.

I blushed. Adrian's not the kind of guy who's good at words, so to me this is something.

"I take a shower first." she told me. Then he rushed to the bathroom. Shortly after, he came out naked. Then she chose a light gray formal suit and tie that matched the color of my dress, I was happy because our clothes were matching. I don't know. Maybe it was unintentional, but still it made me happy.

Twenty minutes later, we were in the car to the venue. He hasn't taken his hand off my hand since we left. Sometimes I look at him, he looks very handsome while driving.

Shortly after, we arrived. He got out of the car and opened the door for me. All the way to the ballroom, he kept holding my hand. Tumben.

Upon arrival at the ballroom, Adrian greeted everyone we passed by. He introduced me as his wife. I also greeted these people.

"That's.. Director of the Hospital, Prof. Password." Whisper to me.

A middle-aged man walked towards us.

"Prof.. Meet my wife, Lula." Adrian said.

"Oh, fine. Practice where?" tanyakanya.

"Oh, I'm not.." I replied.

"My wife is a banker, Prof. Very good in his field." said Adrian cut my words.

"Oh, sorry-sorry. Wow, that's great.. By the way, Dr. Adrian is really the best doctor in our hospital." said Prof. Password again.

"Ah, Prof. this is always a compliment." said Adrian.

"OKAY. Please enjoy the party. Doctor Adrian relax a little.." said Prof. Sandi left us.

We sat at a table that read our names. On the table there are also several other people who are also Heart Doctors and their partners. Maybe in this room there are fifty tables like this. We enjoyed dinner accompanied by performances from famous classical music players.

Finish eating..

The event went on with great fanfare. Start announced award winners in various categories, such as Best Pediatrician, Best SPKK Doctor, Best Administrative Staff, Best Nurse, and others. Until one day, Prof. Sandi went up on stage.

I looked towards Adrian. He didn't seem surprised. He got up, buttoned his suit and walked onto the stage.

"Doctor Adrian is the best doctor in our hospital. Always put the patient first. So it's not wrong if he gets a promotion at this young age" said Prof. Password again. Then he invited Adrian to speak.

"Good night.. I'm Adrian Wijaya. I grew up in an environment far from healthy. From childhood, I was determined to be someone who could heal others. That's what motivates me to get to this point. All of this is also inseparable from my family, colleagues, and of course, my wife.. Lula Vijaya." He pointed his hand at me. I smiled while holding in shame. But what was that? An unhealthy environment? He never told me further. Maybe I should ask him later.

"Enjoy your night!" adrian said in front of the mic, then he got off the stage.

"Do you know you're going to step up?" ask him when he sits next to me.

He nodded while sipping champagne. "The old department head just retired" he said confidently.

So then.. Will they be less busy often? Or even the opposite? Getting busy?

The show's done. We hurry home. Adrian took my hand and we passed by.. Syena. She looks beautiful in a purple evening dress.

"Hi, Adrian. Congrats, yes.." he said. He approached Adrian, as if to embrace him. But his eyes met mine who was right behind Adrian. I don't know. Maybe he thought Adrian came alone.

"Lula's? You here.. How are you?" He even hugged me. I returned his embrace despite being lazy.

"Okay, thanks" I replied.

"Congratulations, both of you." he said again.

I shook my little face towards him. Adrian who was in front of me looked at me and Syena alternately.

"Oh.. She.." said Syena while glancing at Adrian.

I glared at Syena when Adrian didn't see me. Adrian looks confused now.

"Ehm.. I'm sorry, I want to go back inside.. See you, yes Lula, Adrian.."

I nodded towards him and waved my hand.

Arriving in the car..

Adrian doesn't run his car.

"What does Syena mean?" tanyakanya.

"Ehm?" I pretended to be confused. I put up the seat belt and didn't make eye contact with Adrian.

"It's weird." she said. He wears his seat belt.

"Yes, maybe it's too cool to meet you again." I said.

"meaning?"

I snorted in annoyance. Does he still have to pretend in front of me? Doesn't he know that Syena still likes him?

"Yes.. He wanted to hug you, right.."

"Continue?"

"What's? Keep saying you?" I'm full of emotions. Actually since I met Syena I've been wanting to explode, but I'm holding back.

"The reality is, right? You're partly jealous of him." he said again.

"truths involved? So what have you been up to all this time?"

"Well, you're being uncomfortable talking about it.."

"Udah! I'm going home!" my peek. Unknowingly a single tear fell on my cheek. I tilted my head slightly, staring at the road through my window, hoping that in an instant I would have arrived home.

I'm upset. Piqued. Piqued. Piqued. Adrian seemed to not know at all my heart. Is my attitude beyond reasonableness? I wasn't even angry when Syena was about to hug her. I wouldn't even be angry if they hugged. Crying maybe. But angry? It won't. But what did he do? His indifference destroyed me.