Not a Substitute

C5 Like It or Not?

All welcome Orange, the baby Violet has just born. Agus' father did not stop carrying Jingga. He has been waiting for the presence of Orange since a year ago. She was disappointed when she found out the real news about Violet's pregnancy was not true but when Violet was really pregnant, she was happy not to play.

“Grandson Grandpa.” Agus' father played with the orange. “Stev, you and Emi must also quickly love father and grandson. Mumpung father is still strong carrying baby child.” Agus' father knew that as he grew older, his strength would slowly decline.

“Steven hasn't thought in that direction yet. Stev has to collect a lot of money first.” One of the reasons Steven gave out.

“Let's help if about money.”

At Steven's apartment.

Emi is still wearing her wedding dress. He had trouble opening the whole zipper. Steven saw. He helped open the zipper. He could see Emi's smooth back.

“Thank you, Brother.” Emi wants to go inside the bathroom to change her clothes but the dress is too wide.

“Can Brother come out for a moment? I'm changing clothes.” Emi is feeling sad. If only they were really husband and wife it might not be a problem he undressed in front of Steven but at the moment Emi still felt awkward.

Finished changing her clothes Emi opened the room door. “Son, I'm done. Sister can enter now.”

Steven changed his clothes. He left immediately after saying goodbye. “I have a sudden filming schedule.” Steven's lying. He just drove his car where he wanted to go. He was confused as to what about Emi.

There was no way he could talk about divorce on the first day they got married. But Steven knew he couldn't keep avoiding it.

...***...

Violet and Orange were allowed to return home. Emi works as an assistant while replacing Steven's ailing assistant.

On the set.

Emi brought Steven some water to drink when he finished filming. He also holds a small fan so Steven doesn't overheat. “Sit. You must be tired.” Steven patted the bench next to him. Emi remained silent.

Steven pulled Emi's hand and finally Emi sat down next to Steven. They were indeed husband and wife but the atmosphere was too awkward for the two of them.

“Is there anything Brother needs?” Emi wants to stay away from Steven.

“Do you not like me?” Steven does feel that Emi is a bit of a distance.

“No.”

“Means you like me?"

“No.”

“Do you regret marrying me?”

“No.”

“Why always answer one word only.”

Do I have to answer long? Inner Emi.

Steven continued filming. They can finally go home. Steven wanted to ask Violet for advice about Emi. This time Steven knew himself, he pressed the doorbell. Violet opened the door.

“My dearest sister-in-law.” Steven hugged Violet tightly which finally made himself glared at Agus.

“Sister-in-law I want to vent.”

“Emi where?”

“Abside.”

“Take him here. I just learned a new recipe. Just chill. Safe, really. It tastes good too. I was tasting earlier.” Violet was about to head to the next apartment to invite Emi to eat together.

“Wait a minute Brother-in-law. I have to speak first with Sister-in-law.” Steven told me about it in his head.

“According to Sister-in-law, Emi likes me or not?” ask Steven.

“I don't know. But it seems like Emi doesn't hate you,” replied Violet. “How about yourself? Like?”

“Suka.”

“You want me to help you ask Emi?”

“Not necessary. Be able. No need. Can.” Steven's confused.

“Good. I'll ask Emi.” Violet invites Emi to dinner together. After dinner, Steven played with Orange.

Violet spoke to Emi. “Em, Brother to ask. Em like Stev?”