
A few days later.
That morning, Daffin woke up and prepared to leave for the office. Nina was preparing, she was putting her makeup on in front of her makeup glass.
“Dave, this morning you left first for the office. There are things I need to do before I get to the office.” Said Nina while applying mascara on her lashes.
Daffin, who was holding his watch, turned his head while scrunched his forehead.
“Where are you going? Let me take you.” Daffin answered Nina's advice.
“Ga. Let me go alone.” Nina's fast.
“Loh, why? You're pregnant, honey. Afraid there will be nothing. Especially if you drive yourself, if you kramp suddenly how? Let me drive ya?” Persuade Daffin while approaching Nina.
“Neither! I've asked Mr. Salim to get ready to drive me this morning, you don't have to worry.” Nina stopped putting on makeup and looked back at Daffin.
Daffin was glued to his feet behind Nina. They look at each other, like pitting against each other for his wishes to be followed by his partner.
What he kept secret, Daffin asked in his heart. Daffin feels his relationship with Nina has recently improved, since a romantic incident at the office a few days ago. Even after the incident, the next few nights Daffin got his rights as a husband for the next few nights. Daffin thought Nina could accept it, he didn't think there was still anything Nina wanted to hide from him.
“Dave?” Nina's reprimand was a bit harsh while looking intently at Daffin's eyes through the reflection of his mirror. Daffin regained his senses from his mind and looked into Nina's eyes.
“Good.” Sahut Daffin with a long breath. “I'll leave first.”
Nina smiled faintly and nodded her head.
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After preparing, the couple immediately headed to the dining room to enjoy breakfast. Nina serves Daffin as usual, serving American Breakfast on Daffin's plate even though she's not the one who cooked it.
They eat in silence. Occasionally Daffin steals a glance at Nina's flat face while trying to find the subject with his wife. This morning, a chasm stretched between them.
“Later, you to the office around what time?” Ask Daffin base stale.
“Maybe twelve.” Answer Nina briefly.
“Where are you?” Ask Daffin again.
Nina simply smiled as she looked at Daffin, but she did not answer his question. A smile so mysterious.
Daffin was silent again. He had already felt like he had failed to extract information from Nina.
After eating, Daffin prepared to take his briefcase. He wanted to meet Mr. Salim before he left for work.
Unexpectedly, Nina moved even faster. As Daffin headed to the sofa to pick up his briefcase, Nina had already darted to the door of the house, opened it and shouted for Mr. Salim's name.
Mr. Salim moved to Nina. Nina immediately told him to go into the dining room.
“Take food that Bi Arum has prepared in the dining room. But remember, take it out after Mr. Daffin leaves.” Nina said with a smile and glanced at Daffin who was already standing glued to her side.
Daffin cursed in the heart. He wanted to tell Mr. Salim to tell him where Nina was traveling today. But who would have thought, Nina had secured the driver first.
“Pak,” call Daffin when Pak Salim passes through, “Jaga Nina is fine. She is in big pregnancy.” Said Daffin slowly while looking into the eyes of Mr. Salim.
Mr. Salim lowered his body a little. “Good, Young Master.” He said, then passed towards the dining room.
Nina smiled as Mr. Salim left them. With the gemulai reached the tie knot in the neck of Daffin and fastened it neatly, then patted it gently with a suit that is in the collarbone Daffin. She made her husband's clothes while looking into his eyes.
“Depart.” He said while still smiling.
Daffin nodded his head. He pecked at a glimpse of Nina's lips, then he went out of the house and headed for his car.
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The first destination for Nina that day was the mental hospital where Aldo was treated. Walking slowly, Nina carried a small bag of food for Aldo. As usual, she brought her sister's favorite noodles.
“Kakak...” Call Nina softly, shortly after Aldo's room door was closed by the nurse who escorted her.
Nina placed her own food bag and bag on the round table in the room. A round table is ninety centimeters in diameter and features three chairs and is located in the middle of the room, useful if the patient receives guests or if he wants to eat or just sit watching TV in the room.
Nina stroked her brother's shoulder lying behind her, but Aldo did not turn his head. Nina tried on her tiptoes to see Aldo's face through the side of his face, but she struggled because her large stomach blocked her.
“Kakak...” Call Nina again while sitting on the side of the bed. “Sister, do you not want to see me? Brother, I'm married. I'm pregnant right now. You know, whose baby is this? This is baby Midas.” Nina said slowly.
As expected, Aldo seemed jolted at the name of Midas. He turned around, almost nudging Nina's body and almost making Nina slam from the side of the bed.
“Uh!” Nina immediately balanced her body on top of her two legs. His eyes widened to look at Aldo who had sat down while staring at the horror at him.
“Midas?” Hiss Aldo angry. “Bay Midas?” He was so angry that his teeth were grinding.
Nina rubbed her chest, calming her heart. Slowly, he approached his brother and held his hand.
“Kakak... This is my tactic to destroy Midas. I've almost captured Crystal, brother. You remember Crystal, right? And again, with the help of this baby,” Nina put Aldo's hand on her stomach,” I can take control of Crystal completely. Simultaneously crush Midas.” He said again, looking into Aldo's eyes.
“You're crazy!” Hiss Aldo angry. “Why did you do that? Why are you carrying that accursed baby?”
“Kakak..” Tears of Nina flow. “I have no other way. I'm alone, brother. This is my fastest way to destroy Midas and take Crystal again.”
“But not at the expense of yourself!” Shouted Aldo. “Now, what is left of our family? There ain't! Even you are pregnant with the descendants of that murderous family!”
“Kakak!” Nina exclaimed while shedding tears. He began to despair of giving understanding to his brother who now seemed to have returned to normal. “This is my sacrifice for myself and Brother! Sis, I want you to be healthy again and be able to control Crystal. At least from our families, there are still two of us who survive! Midas is broken, brother! The killer was crippled, his son was imprisoned, their family was destroyed! Brother, this retaliation will be perfect when Brother can already occupy the Crystal back! Please Brother, understand and support me!” Nina's crying pangs in front of Aldo.
Slowly, the anger in Aldo's eyes dimmed. He stared at his dear sister who was now standing before him, tears streaming down. His body that was not as slim as it used to be, stood up while being shaken while evaporating his emotions.
Aldo moved quickly when he saw Nina almost collapse. Aldo jumps out of his bed and catches Nina's body moments before Nina falls down. Nina's body, still trembling with tears, was swept away and placed in the dining table chair.
“Stt... Stt.. Already..” Persuade Aldo slowly while rubbing the head of Nina. Nina's hair peed several times until Nina's cries began to subside.
“Im sorry Brother yes. Forgive your useless brother. I'm the only boy and the biggest kid, but I can't protect my own family. I couldn't save Papa's legacy and couldn't keep Mama feeling, so my sister had to sacrifice herself to this extent. I don't have the right to be mad at you, I even have to thank you. You saved me and restored our family's good name. I'm so proud of you.” Aldo kissed Nina's head repeatedly while continuing to drown Nina in his arms.
“Tell me what to do. I'll help you. Even my life, now is yours.”