
This morning was like early morning. I cleaned the house when the 2 people had left for work. But this time something was different. Looks like Mas Adnan didn't go to the office, because his car is still in the garage.
I will finish my work soon so I can quickly play with Ai. Today David also came home, maybe later he will visit here.
At the moment Ai was playing alone on the sofa. When I was cleaning the house, I would put it in the living room to play. Back when she was a baby I had to carry her here and there while I was cleaning the house. Thank goodness now that she has started growing up I can live alone.
While I was mopping, Mas Adnan came down the stairs wearing a house shirt. He walked towards the living room, he definitely did not know that Ai was there. He had seen me a glimpse.
I have no intention of moving Ai. I want to see how Mas Adnan reacts when he knows Ai is playing there. I continued my work as well as watching Mas Adnan's movements.
When he was close to the sofa he just stood next to the sofa that Ai was sitting on, after a while he decided to sit on the other sofa. Ai realizes the existence of her "uncle".
"Uncle not working (work)?" Ask Ai slowly. Actually Ai was also a little afraid of her own biological father. Because Mas Adnan's attitude that looks to ignore it is what makes Ai like that.
Mas Adnan was seen shaking his head and grabbing the television remote. Searching for morning news channels. Ai continued to dismantle her toys. But only a few moments later did he speak again.
"Uncle. Let's play with Ai," said Ai by giving up one toy. Long enough Ai held out her play, but Mas Adnan still did not even turn his head. Ai started to look moody.
"Uncle hates Ai huh?" Ask slowly. After hearing those words, Mas Adnan turned his head towards Ai who was looking down.
I keep watching them from far away. Mas Adnan just looked at Ai and looked like he was going to stand up, finally he left without answering Ai's question. I was also quite surprised to hear a question from Ai. How can a child who is not even 3 years old already have such thoughts?
Long time struggling with my work I finally finished. Although there are 1 more people in this house, but it feels so quiet. Now that it was 10 am, I caught up with Ai who was playing by herself. He still looked glum, I immediately sat down beside him.
"Darling, Papa will come home" I said to stop being moody. And sure enough, when he heard Papa's words he immediately looked up.
"Gazy." He said happily and immediately went up to my lap.
I kissed the entire surface of his face, and he giggled. "Later to invite Papa to play, yes" I said.
He nodded with spirit. I'm relieved to see him back excited, "continue playing in the room only yuk," invite me. And he agreed to my request. I was worried that Mas Adnan would come down again, and Ai was disappointed again. This time he was at home other than Sunday.
In the room, Ai unloads her toys that I put in a big basket. All those toys came from David, one seed I never bought him a toy. Not that I can't, but I can't get out of the house.
Every time David came here he always bought new toys and clothes for Ai. I feel sad, but David is still David.
I don't think lunch hour is almost here. Because at home there is Mas Adnan, I will cook for him. And David told me he was coming here for lunch. So I'll cook more.
It doesn't take long for the food to be ready. While playing earlier Ai even overslept, so I let it go.
Not long after the front door opened, and David appeared with 2 large bags in his hand, "whichever is my hero" he asked. He had also asked about Ai's whereabouts. But his arrival here was indeed for Ai right?
"Sleep his son" I replied and stepped closer to him.
He handed me a paper bag, "it's a gift for you" he said softly. "And this one made Ai," he continued by showing the paper bag that was still in his hands.
"Where to eat first" I told him to sit in the dining room.
But he shook his head, "I want Ai to go to sleep, I'm tired of it," he said. Why did he suddenly act like that. I goosebumps myself.
With his big step he finally entered into the room. I'll tell Mas Adnan first if dinner's ready.
I climbed the stairs, and stared long at the door of the room I used to occupy. A room full of memories before all this happened. I took a slow breath and started knocking on the door.
Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok
It took me a while to hear the answer. After hearing the answer I immediately went down and headed to my room to see Ai and also David.
"Wake up" I said the first time I saw Ai playing with David in bed.
"So built in Papa," he answered with still focus on his toys.
"David!" my growl. Ai had just fallen asleep for 1 hour, usually she took a 2 to 3 hour nap.
"I miss my son" David replied guiltlessly. I rolled my eyeballs lazily, but I continued my steps towards them and went up the bed.
The three of us played and laughed. I'm so happy to see Ai laugh like this. Suppose your father wants to understand and listen to Mother, surely you will be happier because your own biological father.
"Mother," call him. I immediately looked towards him and smiled.
"Ai lapel (laper)" she said by holding her baby's stomach. I laughed at his words.
"Mother's child is laper. Let's eat." It's been 30 minutes, maybe Mas Adnan has finished eating, so I take the two of them to the dining room.
Ai asked for David's carrying on her back, "Mother, Mother. Ai is higher than Mommy," he said in a laugh.
"Don't move dearly, will fall," I warned.
"You are held strong with Papa. Yeah, Pa," he told David.
"Yes. Let your Mother. He is envious because you are taller than him" David replied in a mocking tone.
"David!" I'm upset.
"Yes dear," he replied gently. I intended to pinch her waist but before I could do so, there was the sound of objects being placed loudly from the kitchen.
When I saw him it was Mas Adnan who had not finished his lunch. And that voice was the sound of him putting a spoon on a plate. He did not flinch at all, but his face looked like it was holding back anger.
"David, you take Ai to the living room first. I'll take the food there" I said. David didn't answer me but he seemed to understand why I had told him to go to the living room.
After his departure, I headed to the kitchen to grab a meal for the three of us. But as he passed by Mas Adnan he suddenly spoke.
"If I'm home again, don't be noisy" said Mas Adnan flat. I immediately understood the meaning of his words.
"Okay sir" I replied. He flinched a little when he heard me call him Sir.
"Master?" his voice sounded incredulous hearing my call to him.
"Yes. Mr. Adnan," I replied confidently.
"I am your husband, not your employer" he said.
I chuckled at the answer. "A husband who does not believe in his own wife. The husband who with his bravery mengadu his wife. Husband who does not want to admit his own biological child," I replied firmly. After a pause I resumed, "In my opinion, now our relationship is nothing more than an employer and a maid. I did all the housework, and in exchange, my honored Master let me and my son stay here. Aren't we?"
He was already unable to contain his emotions and stood up with clenched hands. Without saying more, he stepped away leaving the dining room.
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