Ninth Month

Love

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Gina sat in the car in silence. There is a sense of disbelief surrounding his heart if he is currently in a car with Rayan, Intan's former day husband.

"Are you hungry?" rayan asked to open the conversation while looking at Intan for a while and then refocused on the streets. To be honest, Rayan's feelings are still filled with a sense of tremendous shock. Never in his heart if God still gives him a chance to meet with Intan.

"Slightly," replied Intan, "But, is it still far away?" ask Intan. They've been driving for almost 2 hours but there's no sign they'll be there yet. Intan knew it was his desire to go as far as possible, Intan did not expect that it was very far away.

"Yes, it's still a long way away. Remember the house I told you about in that letter... " Rayan was suddenly silent, he shouldn't have brought this up. This house was once written in their farewell letter. Intan also pretended to be sleepy in order to distract him. Even though he forgave Rayan but if the story is re-discovered, of course, his feelings still hurt.

"Wake me up when I get there, I'll take a little nap. I feel so tired" Intan said as he turned his face in the other direction. His breathing was heavy when he remembered that night. So he tried to remove all the burden on his shoulders. He just wants to feel comfortable.

Rayan wanted to curse her own mouth for accidentally saying something related to that night. Right now in his mind was just how to make up for his unforgivable mistake. Rayan realized that even though Intan had been kind enough to accept it, it was also still difficult for them to return to their former lives.

"Hmmm alright, make yourself comfortable," said Rayan finally.

It was early morning when Rayan pulled her car over at the gas station. He saw Intan sleeping beside him. His hands hugged his white jacket tightly. Could it be that Intan is cold, the inner Rayan who immediately looks for a blanket in the back seat. As soon as Rayan enveloped Intan, Intan just muttered softly. Rayan smiled seeing him. He missed this moment. Moments when near Intan.

Like the car has stopped. His eyes blinked for a moment. Intan caught Rayan looking at him while sleeping, but once caught off guard by Intan, Rayan hurriedly turned her eyes. Apparently Rayan was embarrassed by being caught by him.

"Have we arrived?" tanya Intan still resisted the drowsiness.

"Not yet" answered Rayan.

"Is it that far?" ask Intan again. This time he tidied up the blanket that had not been covered since when. It must have been Rayan who did it.

"Yes" answered Rayan short, timidly looking at Intan.

"Hm okay, where are we now?"

"At the gas station, maybe you want to pee, I'll find some food"

"Hm can... My body also feels stiff," replied Intan as he opened the car door. The early morning air was cold, keeping him awake. Intan then walked slowly towards the toilet.

Rayan could not bear to see Intan looks troubled with his stomach so large. Rayan held onto Intan's arm and escorted her to the toilet. Rayan's heart ached remembering for 9 months Intan struggled alone. Even Intan had to be expelled.

Finished from the toilet, Rayan asked Intan to wait in the car. He'll find food. Actually Rayan is not hungry but certainly not for Intan. Rayan bought some snacks and drinks and then came back again. When Rayan returns, she finds Intan asleep . Rayan carefully placed her groceries in the back seat and began to continue the journey.

Rayan wants to quickly arrive because she does not have to sleep in a narrow car. His feet must be tingling. Moreover, he knew that Intan never complained. Intan is a good girl. Rayan made a short call as soon as she got out of the SPBU parking lot.

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"Our intan has arrived," Rayan woke Intan gently.

Intan blinked his eyes because of the glare. The sun was already high when they reached the destination of Rayan. Intan got out of the car with the help of Rayan who was suddenly outside the car. Actually Intan could have gotten out of the car himself but Intan liked the feeling that now he was noticed.

They were standing in front of a very new house. This white painted house is terraced with a wide balcony. The park in the area is also very beautiful and beautiful. Intan immediately liked this house.

"Beautiful House" Intan commented.

"Thank you, I chose him for thinking about your taste. I'm glad you like it" answered Rayan, her face looking sleep deprived. Understandably Rayan who rarely drives a car must drive alone at a distance that far.

"Let's go in"

Rayan pressed the bell, while opening the unlocked door. Intan frowned. Is there anyone else who has lived here?

As soon as they entered, there was a middle-aged woman welcoming them. High posture with a pleasant motherly face. The biggest smile when welcoming Rayan and Intan.

"Let's please Mr. Rayan and Mrs Intan, introduce me to Ms. Sri" The middle-aged woman introduced herself while shaking hands and took over Intan from Rayan's hands. Bu Sri then sat Intan in the middle room with a beautiful garden view in front of him.

"Thank you" replied Intan as he slid his feet on the wide sofa. Rayan followed Bu Sri to the kitchen.

"Already sir, breakfast is also ready. Want breakfast now?"

"Antar Intan to his room first to shower and change clothes. We have breakfast"

Bu Sri nodded and then rushed to Intan who was still on the family room sofa. Rayan also immediately went to his room to take a shower and change clothes.

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"Where is Mas Rayan?" ask Intan to Bu Sri once he is at the dining table. However, Mas Rayan was not yet seen. Can Intan be told to have breakfast by himself? Is He here because they have made up and tried to start from the beginning.

"Maybe Mr. Rayan is still not finished bathing," said Bu Sri when he saw Intan's concern.

"Alright, I'll have breakfast first" Intan said eventually, He still has to be self-aware their relationship cannot be as immediate as it used to be. This was their first meeting after that first night.

The food of Bu Sri is very good, especially for the starving Intan. He had not eaten such delicious food for a long time. Intan to have to remind yourself not to eat much. Because Intan will spit it out if it is too full. It's a pity if you have to spit out food as delicious as this.

"Bu Sri, thank you for the food. Everything is very good" Intan said as he brought the dirty dishes to the basin area.

As soon as he saw Intan carrying the dish of his former food, Bu Sri hurriedly prevented him. All parts are his job. Moreover, seeing Madam Intan who is pregnant, it could be that Bu Sri got the scolding of Mr. Rayan if she let Madam Intan tired. Bu Sri quite know himself because during maintaining this house can be said to be Bu Sri and her husband eating a blind salary. While waiting for this house, Bu Sri is more unemployed because this house is always empty. Only this time Bu Sri felt really working and it was a relief.

"Where's Mas Rayan's room?" ask Intan again. He wanted to ask Rayan directly why she had to eat alone, if they should both try to make up.

"Mister Rayan's room is upstairs. Right in front of the Madam's stairs," replied Bu Sri while tidying the dining table. Ms. Sri is not sure if Mr. Rayan will have breakfast or not. So, Ms. Sri just tidied it up did not clear her desk.

Intan mangosteen while saying thank you.

"Bu Sri by the way, just call me Intan. Don't be so formal."

"Sorry Madam, I don't dare" replied Ms Sri honestly.

Intan just nodded a small sign of understanding, "let me talk to Mas Rayan."

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"Mas Rayan's... Tok... Mas. "call Intan while knocking on Rayan's room. However, there is no lawfulness. Intan then ventured to turn the door algae that turned out to be unlocked. Intan sighed at her nervousness and with a slow step entered Rayan's room.

Rayan's room is very spacious with many large windows towering. All covered in thick curtains so that the room looks dark. Intan walked towards the window and flicked the curtains. Beautiful scenery immediately spoils Intan's eyes. The panorama of the mountains stretches with the dominance of green color that refreshes the eyes. The swimming pool downstairs is also clearly visible from above. This room has the best spot to observe all the activities of the house.

Intan turned to the curtains beside the bed. But Intan's hand stopped as soon as he saw Rayan asleep in bed. Her hair still looks wet after the shower. Rayan was wearing only trousers. In Rayan's right hand, there are still shirts that will be used but not so because Rayan overslept. In fact, one foot of Rayan is still dangling on the side of the bed.

Intan smiled realizing that that did not mean Rayan avoided him. However, Rayan could not avoid drowsiness. Naturally, Rayan almost did not sleep because of driving all night.

Intan then sat beside the bed while looking at Rayan who was asleep. His face looks peaceful. His hair was slightly longer than the usual Rayan Intan was familiar with. There is a smile on Rayan's face, must be a beautiful dream, muttered Intan. Intan wasn't sure between waking up or going out. But the temptation to touch the face of the man who is always present in this dream is powerless to resist.

Intan landed her hand on the end of Rayan's hair. Intak did not dare to touch Rayan's face directly, worried to wake her up, Intan would definitely be embarrassed if caught directly. But as soon as Intan's hand held onto Rayan's hair tip, Rayan's hand quickly grabbed hold of her.

"Ouch!" pekik Intan surprised. Apparently Rayan did not really fall asleep. Surely Rayan woke up because of the glare with light that broke through the room. It's just that Rayan pretended to sleep when she knew Intan did it.

"I'm sorry for waking you up" Intan said to Rayan, who still did not want to take her hand off.

"Don't go" said Rayan with her eyes closed, "please accompany me for a moment. Let it stay like this until I fall asleep. Please!"

Intan nodded in agreement while positioning herself comfortably beside Rayan. Their hands were still cluttered, he was not sure whether to take them off or not because in his heart he also missed this. Finally Intan decided no matter. at this time, let it be just for now, no matter if this is a dream or real, he will only enjoy this moment.

As the two of them fell asleep instead of just their hands clinging to each other, they ended up hugging each other. They may both be jaim and timid, but they cannot lie to their own bodies. The two of them could not remember it, but their bodies naturally did as they should.

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