Playboys

Chapter Bonus: Sweet Lies

Do you think the Lili conflict is enough? I was going to do something even more painful, but I can't bear that

I didn't cover up what was going on with my feelings, after our fight that night, I silenced Dimitri. I didn't prepare her breakfast, didn't drive her to the office, didn't even smile at her. For the umpteenth time, I could not forgive any more lies, and again Dimitri chose silence when I wanted clarity of all. So that this problem does not drag on.

“Your problem is the same Dimitri not finished?” ask Nabila.

Nabia was suddenly at my door, bringing food and snacks and fruits. I didn't even ask him to come, just tell him I was out of the hospital.

“Dimitri who told you to come here?” manya suspect.

“Not that I know Dimitri, he just said I have to nemenin you, because you are recovering. She's afraid you're bored at home alone.” Nabila felt a little bad when he said it.

I had no problem with the close relationship between Dimitri and Nabila, only I was a little annoyed when Nabila was more on Dimitri's side. We knew Nabila much longer than we knew Dimitri, of course I did

take issue with it, and again Nabila is the only one who knows all my stories.

“Dimitri what story?” my many.

“He didn't tell me anything, just ask me to come here.”

I nodded my head. “If Dimitri calls you again and asks you to come here, you can call me first. Sometimes I also need my time alone.”

We sat in the living room with the television on and Nabila peeling the fruit. My mind was completely off the show that was being shown on the flat screen, my mind was rethinking all those emotional conversations.

“Dimitri still don't want to talk about the woman?”

My daydreams were gone, and I looked at Nabila. Long enough because we just stared at each other, I tried to digest what Nabila had just asked, and Nabila who just stared at my ignorance.

“Ah, the woman. Dimitri said that their relationship was just professionalism.”.

I gave my forced smile to Nabila. “But, I know there's still something incomplete out of all Dimitri's sayings.” I bow my head.

This bulge in my stomach that was beginning to form always meant attention from my sight. Because this fetus strengthens me, but I always can't take good care of it. I even endangered him.

“You all right?”

“I have to be okay, you yourself said make priorityin my baby first in appeal to others,” said I was still trying to smile.

“Iya, anyway, it's outrageous anyways Dimitri. Why didn't he tell me everything was clear? Is that so hard for him to talk? He does not want what frustration you stay until please with me, now he giniin you?!”

I couldn't say anything when Nabila spilled her frustration. Yes, I know he's very good at this one, but on the other hand, it's also very entertaining for me. “You too, right, used to think of Dimitri when I was hesitant about his proposal. You said he's changed, but in fact he's still like gini,” said I don't want to lose.

“On that...,” Nabila looks to think before continuing his sentence. “...I didn't know he was like this, but he really changed. He even refused all of Kevin's calls to their subscription club, so I trust.”

I tried to hold back my laughter hearing Nabila's words. His innocence was greatly inversely proportional to all his disappointments. “You want me to come to Dimitri now? I can beat him up and make him ngaku.”

And my laughter just broke. Maybe if I had chosen to be alone earlier, I wouldn't have laughed like this. At least, of all the lies Dimitri had told, he still thought about me a little. Even if it doesn't make me forgive her.

“Do I have to come to your house so you can laugh?”

I stopped my laughter. “If you can why not?”

“Which I mean by you prioritize your baby, that includes your happiness. You can't focus on your pregnancy if you can't. Your condition is also important for the growth of your baby in there,” said Nabila seriously.

“I'm trying again, not my wish also want like this,” I said softly.

Nabila handed him a plate containing apples that he had just peeled. “Believe, and eat healthy. In addition, you must avoid everything, remember your happy moments aja.”

“Can I do that?”

**

The hospital this time was quite crowded, some women who were also pregnant along with her husband were waiting for a queue like me. This is a routine schedule for me to check my pregnancy, according to the diary that the doctor gave specifically for pregnant women, this is my fourth month. And all that time I held on to Dimitri's silence.

Don't ask where Dimitri is, because we're still in a cold war. The house is so uncomfortable for me, I'm just trying to secure myself. In a few months, we will celebrate our first wedding anniversary. But, I don't think that's gonna happen. What if all of a sudden before that day comes, I've filed for divorce?

“Mother Liliana.”

I stood up as soon as the nurse called my name. In retrospect, Dimitri accompanied me only once to check my pregnancy, when I was eight weeks pregnant before we went on vacation to my parents' house. When I was twelve weeks pregnant, I was already in the hospital, and this was exactly one month after my treatment and cold war.

“Good day Mother Liliana, only by herself?” ask the female doctor in front of me kindly.

“Ah, he said it would be late, so I first came here.”

The female doctor only smiled before starting to check on me. I really hope Dimitri is here with me, it's so nice when we both smile at our baby from the USG results. I still remember Dimitri's smile when he first looked at the USG results from the first month, even if it was just a small dot.

“The baby's heart rate is normal, and for now everything is fine. Eat lots of vegetables to nourish the baby. Next month we may be able to see the gender of the baby. And don't be too tired.”

When I was done, I immediately bade out. My eyes were very heated when I saw the picture of my baby on the monitor earlier. She grew up really well, although sometimes I did a lot of bad things to her. I stroked my belly which had begun to grow, if only Dimitri was here like all the other pregnant women.

I lifted my head, and tried to smile. I can't drag on like this, I have to remember how important life is in my body. My world will be centered on him, all my happiness will be with him, so I must not drag on with this sadness.

I was looking for Mr. Rizal who might be waiting for me in a chair near the park near the parking lot, but not seeing any trace of him at all. The car is nowhere to be seen. Did I just stay? I checked my phone, who knows Mr. Rizal sent me a message. But there's none.

“Nyari Pak Rizal?”

Richard stood behind me with his sweet smile. “What are you doing here?” manya curious.

“Pawn you.”

I looked at Richard. I think he's back in Singapore, because he lives there, right? Then how can he know I'm here.

And why did he come to my house? Richard did make up with Dimitri, but came to our house to see me. This was tantamount to inviting another quarrel between them.

“I came to your house to meet Dimitri, we are engaged in cooperation. So, I thought he was home but he was in his office—“

“So why are you even here?” cut me.

It's not that I don't like Richard's presence, it's just that it looks really weird to see him here and it looks like he's here too.

“I'm also a doctor here first, because I know you're here, so I've all stopped by here before I met Dimitri.”

I knew that Richard was lying to me, even though he was very natural for being able to control his facial reaction. Unfortunately I've been very good at other people's lies, so this one is very predictable.

“You want me to anter home?” bargain Richard.

“I took a taxi.”

“I'm making, Li.” Even though it was spoken out firmly, there was still an ignorant smile rising on Richard's face.

I looked at Richard who was still spreading his smile. “You're intentionally here, right?” ketus.

Richard gave his innocent snort. “Suppose I miss you so much, that's why I found you here.”

**

Richard took me to a five-star restaurant, which I no longer need to mention how luxurious this place is. I know that Richard could have been Dimitri's man, I just know. Lately a lot of people came to me, on Dimitri's orders of course. From the delivery of food, flowers, even a woman from the spa came to me to massage me of course.

Touched up? Sure oes. It'll only be better if he comes to me himself. I knew we were fighting, but if he could come to me with his explanation, I would gladly forgive him. I never knew this cowardly Dimitri, he opened up to this type of guy.

“Dimitri who asked you to meet me?” ketus.

Richard looked at me confused. I admit her acting is quite good, even able to make me guess whether she is honest or lying. “So that made you sniff from earlier?” tanyakanya.

I put my shoulder out. Richard could have known about my problems and Dimitri. If until now Richard is still here until now, that means they have met.

“I came here because I wanted to, not because of Dimitri. He could be mad when he finds out we're both going.”

But, unfortunately, I didn't believe Richard's words just now. Maybe it was because of too many lies, even if Richard did tell the truth, I wouldn't be that easy to believe. I know my attitude is exaggerated, but it's like this is what's happening to me.

I'm not gonna take this any longer, let's just say I trust him. After all, Richard could have told the truth, I was too sensitive about this matter. It's also good that since I was able to meet Richard, I didn't have to cry for Dimitri.

“Way I believe,” my word is short.

“It turns out that, yes, if pregnant women are growing beauty. You see, you are more beautiful than the last time we met.”

I choked at hearing his words. Is this really Richard in front of me? Why would he be so petty like this?

“You're not wrong to say that to me?”

Richard just smiled sweetly. Whatever happens, Richard will look very sweet, even when he pouts. “That's indeed reality, Lili.”

I just laughed a little in response. “Maybe it's time for you to get married, there should be a woman next to you so you don't get pregnant with all the women.”

“The woman I want to marry is actually married to my best friend, even though she is the most beautiful woman I have ever met.”

Who does not like being praised? I like him a lot, even though I deny it more often. If in front of Nabila, I would be very happy to say so. So, I'll just keep that compliment in my heart.

“If your goal is to come here to make me laugh again, you succeed,”. I tried to hide my smile even though I failed.

Richard smiled as well. The food we ordered just arrived, and I was served with a variety of food that filled the table. There are salmon, vegetables, small pastries, desserts, even meat sticks.

“There are people coming here?” tanyaku.

“This is for us, you have to eat a lot. I don't want my niece to be malnourished, you're too skinny for a sixteen-week pregnant woman.”

“But this is a lot.”

“Udah let's just eat, your baby must be sluggish because you are mostly suspicious.”

I have always appreciated those who have been there for me lately, although of course with Dimitri's intervention. I still miss the man behind all this despite all his attitude all along. If she was that cool to me, why didn't she come straight to me? Why bring someone else?

My part in this household relationship I've done. I tried to talk to him, I tried to solve our protracted problems so that no one would need to be tormented like this.

“Salmon is good for your health as well as your baby.” Richard gave me the salmon cut, probably because he saw me daydreaming instead of eating.

“I did come here because of Dimtri, but after writhing you my goal started to be different again.”

“You want to mash up me again?” my many.

Right, guys? All this was Dimitri's interference. I smiled miris. “Until when does he want to like gini?”

Richard seemed overwhelmed when I asked him this. “I just want you to look happier. Why don't you give Dimitri some time. I'm sure he'll say everything is the same to you, you're his wife.”

I ignored Richard's words and started eating food in front of me. I always forget my mealtimes just to think about things. If without Auntie at home, and Madam Dance, I might forget my mealtime. I was always thinking about where my fault was as a wife, or maybe there was something that made Dimitri reluctant to say everything. That's all I've thought about all this time.

“It's been a month, and she's kept quiet. How much longer do you think it should take? What is one year?”

“You may already know everything,”.

Richard was silent, not knowing what to say. I don't blame the silence either, it's very awkward for us. “In addition to the times you can meet me without the need for Dimitri's orders, I prefer we meet as friends, now you meet me as a friend Dimitri.”

**