
Two Weeks later
"Good, sir, ma'am. Ms. Amanda is positively pregnant. The content has been running for 4 weeks. In good care of the content." said one midwife. That night, Amanda invites Ashraf to check on her condition. Because it's been the last month that Amanda felt something happen to her. He feels dizzy, nauseous and feels signs like a pregnant person.
Ashraf was also suspicious. After returning home from work, he took Amanda to the midwife. Which happens to be a practice near where they live..
And it turned out to be true. Amanda is now in two.
The news of the pregnancy was a happy news for Amanda. He was happy and very happy with the news.
But the news did not make Ashraf happy. Because honestly, he didn't feel ready if he became the father of the child Amanda was born with.
But because Amanda's already two. Inevitably Ashraf also had to accept the reality.
Because what Ashraf is thinking now is his financial condition is not stable.
At this time he loves struggling to balance between the needs of Jasmine and also the needs of his own household.
If now added to the condition of Amanda who is pregnant. Inevitably Ashraf also had to think about finding extra money. Because soon he'll have Amanda's child.
Though his current condition to balance the needs has worked so hard.
After returning home from work, Ashraf is still looking for a side by side by being an online motorcycle taxi drive.
Along the way to the house, Amanda looked so happy. How not, he will actually have a son from a man he loves very much.
While still on a motorcycle heading home. Amanda hugged tightly from behind Ashraf's body. She put her head on her husband's shoulder.
"I'm very happy with the news of this pregnancy. I'm sure this child will add to the happiness of our household. I feel perfect being a wife. I have had offspring from you." Amanda said in a melodious voice.
Ashraf who was spoken to was silent and did not answer. His mind flew out of nowhere.
"Mas, just shut up. Are you happy with my pregnancy?" ask Amanda, because the husband has been quiet ever since. Not as enthusiastic as he was to welcome their baby.
"Yes, I'm happy too." replied, Ashraf briefly.
"I'm focused on the streets. It's a little dark, so I have to focus on driving" Ashraf reasoned.
"Mas, we stopped by to buy some fruits. At home we have no fruit. Pregnant women should eat a lot of fruits. You have to buy me fruit and, if necessary, you have to stock up on fruit as well. The midwife said I should eat nutritious food. Especially fruit and milk. Buy me some milk and some fruit." whine Amanda. Which at that time did not release his embrace that wrapped around Ashraf's waist.
Ashraf would not obey his wife's request.
Because after all, pregnant milk and fruits are indeed important needs for pregnant women. How could Ashraf say no.
"Yes, we'll stop by the supermarket later. We buy pregnant milk and fruits for you" said Ashraf softly.
Before returning home, they finally turned to a minimarket to give pregnant milk and fruits.
While in the supermarket, Amanda's face really looks happy. Her pregnancy really brought an aura of happiness to Amanda.
But for Ashraf, it's not that he's unhappy. However, Ashraf felt less ready to face the current pregnancy of the wife.
After getting what Amanda wanted. They then returned to continue their journey home.
When she found out she was pregnant. Now Amanda suddenly acts spoiled to Ashraf.
While Ashraf himself had experienced and felt the moment where Emily was pregnant. Ashraf understands that Amanda is currently on the verge of happiness.
Emily felt the same way.
It's just the difference. When Emily was pregnant. Ashraf was happy with the news. The news of Emily's pregnancy became so happy news for both of them.
I was so happy when Emily got pregnant. Ashraf was very protective of Emily.
Amanda is pregnant at the moment. Instead Ashraf imagines if only the pregnant one at this time is Emily. How happy he will be. When Emily could get pregnant again.
But it's not possible. Emily is no longer his.
Again, his love for Emily still continues to be the scourge that haunts Ashraf. Raga Ashraf belongs to Amanda, but Ashraf's soul, heart and love still belong to Emily.