Sharing Love - A Cold Husband

CHAPTER 97 ~ In Paris ~

Allena is getting ready to leave with Robert Daniel and an assistant. While sitting waiting for the international departure schedule, Allena was as content as she held her daughter, occasionally hugging her son. While Mrs. Mahlika who took Allena to the airport just smiled at the behavior of Allena who played with her two children.

After check-in, Allena and Robert Daniel return to see the family while waiting for the scheduled departure. Allena who was holding Zifara stared pouting at Zefran and Robert Daniel who were chatting with her even to laugh together.

But thank God Big Brother is no longer jealous of Brother Robert, inner Allena.

"Please come with us to Paris," Robert Daniel asked as he patted Zefran on the shoulder.

"I want to but can't leave my job" Zefran replied as he turned to Allena.

He who doesn't want me to come along for fear that I will ruin your show, inner Zefran.

Although Zefran looks natural and friendly to Robert Daniel but in his heart still hidden jealousy.

"Come, occasionally leave work, let your brain refresh for a moment. You can see new things there, the world of modeling is sparkling. It could be that you are interested in trying in that field," persuaded Robert Daniel.

"Maybe next time, now it's too late, you'll be leaving soon, too" Zefran replied.

Robert Daniel was disappointed.

"Well next time, or if you really want to catch up with us the other day. Ok! I'm waiting" said Robert Daniel.

Zefran just nodded and glanced at his wife who was still playing with her daughter.

Oh my gosh, I will definitely miss you dear, inner Zefran.

The man still continued to stare at his wife who was sitting on the bench while playing applause with his daughter. Shortly thereafter Allena received a phone call from her assistant who had been waiting in the boarding room. The young girl asked him to come immediately because he had to enter the plane immediately.

"Mama has to go, baby" Allena told Zefano.

"Yes Ma, be careful Ma" said Zefano.

Allena nodded then hugged her son tightly. Then say goodbye to her mother-in-law, Miss. Mahlika hugged tightly and advised her daughter-in-law not to worry about her daughter's son. Allena was very grateful to her mother-in-law who was very supportive of her career. Together they approached Zephran and Robert Daniel.

"Will you go, baby?" asked Zefran who saw Allena approaching him.

"Yes sister, my assistant has called" said Allena.

Zefran silently looked at Allena who was still holding their daughter. The man was about to take Zifara but Ms. Mahlika.

"Let Mommy be fat," said Mahlika while taking Zifara.

Zefran immediately hugged his wife and stroked the beautiful woman's hair.

"I must have missed you" whispered Zefran.

"Me too, sister" said Allena.

"It's only been a week, isn't it?" ask Zefran to make sure.

Allena nodded, Zefran let go of his embrace. The woman smiled and was about to leave but Zefran pulled back his body and hugged him again. Allena just kept quiet to let her husband. Soon Zefran stretched his arms and kissed his wife's lips.

"Let's go, Allena, let's go!" take Robert Daniel.

With a slight annoyance, Zefran finally let go of Allena. She also walked with Robert Daniel. Sometimes she looks back until she can't see her family anymore. Stepping into the boarding room where his assistant had been waiting.

Seen passengers who have begun queuing to enter the gate that has been determined. Allena stepped on the garbarata with a floating mind. Since reuniting with Zefran, this is the first time he has separated again with the man he loves. Once sitting on the plane Allena still pensive. Robert Daniel patted Allena's back.

"Just for a moment, it's been like this sad. You were separated for years" said Robert Daniel.

Allena just kept quiet while smiling little.

Back then we parted with emotions maybe even hated each other, but now I parted ways when we were happy. Who wants to be apart in happy times? ask Allena in my heart.

"I'm not telling you to forget your husband but to grieve that being separated for a while is pointless. Do not let this painful farewell go to waste. Now focus on your goals, get your best results and go home proud to see your husband" said Robert Daniel.

Words that mocked or made fun of Allena made the woman frown but Robert Daniel's words were indeed true. Do not let this sad farewell end in vain because of the effort that is not optimal.

Hearing that Allena was determined to forget about Zefran for a while and focus on his goal. The seventeen-hour journey he went through by making plans. Either it will be earnest or just a scribble. All of that was done to take his mind off the shadow of the husband and children who stood staring at him accompanying his departure.

Once in Paris and seeing the busy preparation of the event, the woman could finally forget the sadness of parting with her family. The design that will be included each designer is a uniform of two pairs of brides. And one of them will be worn by himself as its designer.

Allena is a little nervous because this is the first time she has appeared precisely to bring her own wedding dress. Allena looked back and forth at her reflection through the big mirror. Many times the woman felt insecure but many times Robert Daniel advised her.

"You are beautiful, even beautiful for the size of a designer. You are also used to walking on the catwalk" said Robert Daniel strengthen the heart of the woman.

"But I walked the catwalk just to greet the audience. Not to wander around like those models" Allena argued.

"Forget your limits, if today become a designer then be a designer. So if today we become a model then be a model. Don't lose to others. Especially losing to yourself. Remember yes! When bringing your designs forget about your designer self, instill in you that you are now a model, understand!" robert Daniel once again strengthened Allena's heart.

Allena feels grateful, because her model partner is Robert Daniel who has been close to her. Not limited to work but Robert Daniel is his motivator in dealing with his personal problems.

If it was with someone else I might have retreated since then. I have to be strong, I have to be confident for Brother Robert to encourage me and for my family that I have to leave behind. I must be strong, inner Allena.

The woman nodded several times. Robert Daniel laughed at the woman's behavior, seeing that Allena also laughed. Waiting is a boring job for some but for Allena waiting is the most daunting job.

The woman repeatedly raised her face to relax him. Staring at the ceiling of the building to divert his nervousness. Robert Daniel clasped the woman's hand, Allena turned to the smiling Robert Daniel.

"Tomorrow there will be a photo shoot of the entire design today, you will also be interviewed as the designer. I've booked Adit to be his photographer" said Robert Daniel looking for chat material so Allena was not nervous waiting her turn.

"really?" allena asked in disbelief.

Robert Daniel's fishing was on target, his words carrying a smile on Allena's lips. The woman argued the more she knew being by her side the calmer her heart became.

"This is the scariest fashion show of my life" whispered Allena.

Robert Daniel laughed, then approached Allena.

"It's the most unique fashion show for me, look at it!" robert Daniel said as he slid his mouth towards the other participants.

Allena followed Robert Daniel's direction and looked at other bridal models where the designer looks older, or disproportionately his body or not beautiful face.

Allena looked back at her appearance in the big mirror. Looking beautiful young lady in a very beautiful wedding dress. Allena is no less beautiful with the models even though her body is not as tall as them.

Allena smiled, although what was considered was the design but her appearance as a model who brought her design did not disappoint. Growing self-confidence in Allena, her heart was calm

Allena stood up for a moment to look at the expressions of the audience. Most of them nodded while conversing with the person beside him. Allena walked back to the center of the catwalk stage and passed Robert Daniel. Walk to the other side of the stage and stop for a moment to see the response of the audience there and then back again to the middle.

With Robert Daniel clasping her hands, the woman saluted the audience. A boisterous applause echoed in the hall of Paris' five-star hotel. Allena and Robert Daniel are backstage.

As soon as she got backstage, the woman immediately hugged Robert Daniel and thanked him.

"I was nervous, I was nervous, I was nervous" Allena said.

"You're lying, you don't look nervous at all" Robert Daniel said.

"really? My nervousness is invisible, is it? Did ya? Really true?" allena asked in disbelief while jumping up and down.

Robert Daniel nodded with a laugh.

"I'm so grateful, thank you, sister," said Allena once again hugged the handsome model.

After the fashion show was over, they were about to go back to rest in the hotel room. While walking out of the hotel hall, Allena was troubled by fashion journalists who wanted to interview her and also take her picture. Robert Daniel came forward to answer the question. They were also asked to take a picture of both.

In the hotel room, Allena's assistant girl unceasingly praised Allena's beauty.

"What about the dress? Which is considered 'the design," said Allena.

"Kak Allena's maid is also very beautiful, just look at me sure Kak Allena must be ranked," said the assistant girl.

"Vi, to hope to rank Big Brother is still far-thinking. Being selected to participate in this event alone feels very extraordinary. Did you not see, they are famous designers. Their flight hours are already very far compared to Brother," said Allena.

"Vivi believes Kak, Kak Allena will be ranked, the talent is not only from how many hours of flight, but the ability to create. Although they already have a big name on par with Mommy Marilyn but the ability of Brother is not inferior to them. Mommy herself acknowledged the greatness of Brother. Mommy once said that Kak Allena should have been able to have her own fashion company but Mommy is still heavy to take off Kak Allena. Mommy is very dear to Allena," explained Vivi.

Allena smiled, between believing and not believing in the girl's story. But his heart was relieved that one session of his show had been completed.

"I'm glad that Adit, who is our photographer, heard that my heart was calm because I was afraid I couldn't pose. I'm so grateful that Adit was chosen as my photographer" Allena said.

"Not chosen Kak, but Adit Kak who volunteered. When knowing Brother Robert landed Kak Allena as the designer. Adit also volunteered to be his photographer" Vivi explained.

"really? Adit volunteered?" ask Allena.

"Yes, because Kak Adit wants to see a picture of Kak Allena later perfect. Because it will appear in international fashion magazines and will be a memento for Brother," said Vivi.

"I didn't expect Adit's attention to be so great for Brother when he was already a famous photographer" said Allena.

"Sister Adit is very grateful to Brother. Adit the famous photographer would not exist if not for the help of Kak Allena, he said," said Vivi with a smile.

Allena nodded with a smile. Suddenly hugged Vivi and thanked the girl.

"I'm happy to be surrounded by good-natured people" Allena said.

"Good-hearted brother, we all just want to repay Big Brother's kindness. Come see the success of Brother alone we are very happy especially if it helps Kak Allena in achieving all that, we are even more happy," said Vivi while replying to Allena's embrace.

"If others may have left us but Brother Allena despite being famous still does not forget us. Thinking about it we are already very happy," said Vivi.

"You can Vi too, Brother used to be like you. But if we persevere, it is not easy to despair little by little we will be able to. The important thing is not to forget to practice and continue to seek knowledge and experience" said Allena while stretching her arms.

"Betul Kak is also what Mommy Marilyn said. Vivi is lucky to join Kak Allena because Kak Allena is good and likes to share knowledge. Mommy also said that my ability darted far compared to others because Allena Kak who was not stingy taught me," said Vivi while blinking her eyes.

"By the way I was talking, we, we, you mean, you and Adit?" ask Allena.

Vivi nodded.

"You guys seem so familiar, are you guys so?" ask Allena curiously.

Vivi lowered her head then nodded while smiling sipu.

"Hmm, so don't talk about it. Then it should be celebrated this," said Allena.

"Don't, brother, shame. We are what, just people from the low class who do not need to be lubricated. What to wear is celebrated. Why should Allena care about us?" ask Vivi.

"You don't know what kind of person I am Vi. Nor am I of upper class social descent or of blue blood or bourgeoisie. I'm just like you, the girl from the bottom who fought to achieve success. You're still lucky, you love each other. We can support each other. I am sure one day you will be successful in following the success of Adit. You will be a complete couple, a designer who is a photographer. Great, you will definitely succeed with Adit," explained Allena at length.

Vivi smiled nodding. The girl always obeyed Allena's words because she believed in the sincerity of the famous designer's words. After talking, they also rest.

Tomorrow they can still relax while getting ready for the next photo shoot. After breakfast with them take a walk along the Rue de Marseille where along the way it becomes a destination for fashionistas as there are many shops and boutiques for both men and women.

After that they unwinded while sitting on the edge of Canal Saint-Martin which is not far from Rue de Marseille. In the afternoon they returned to the hotel to rest. Vivi advised Allena to soak in a whirlpool bath jacuzzi, so that the body and face of the beautiful woman was fresh while undergoing a photo session of wedding dresses for the magazine.

In the seconds of the announcement of the winner of the selection of the bridal uniform, the man and woman finally arrived. All who attended enjoyed the show containing reviews about the displayed fashion. The participants who had undergone the shooting session had stood in line waiting for the jury's decision.

Allena was shocked in disbelief when her name was called as the runner-up. Robert Daniel held Allena in his hand and stood at the front of the stage. Allena received a wreath following the award plaque.

All of that was witnessed by Zefran in a subscription television broadcast on French TV. Zefran smiled proudly at his wife from behind the glass screen. But when the airing of the photos in a wedding dress with Robert Daniel, Zefran's face scowled.

I should be the one taking that kind of photo with you. Not that man, oh my goodness, Zefran said in his heart.

When looking at the images in the wedding uniform. It looks like Robert Daniel wants to kiss Allena.

"I can't stand it, looking like I want to kiss my wife. I should have been the model, no matter how much there was no problem. Oh my gosh, that's Allena's neck hit anything, Aaah, geez this show sucks," said Zefran upset.

Just about to change the channel, Zefran actually got an interview show Allena and Robert Daniel. There was asked about Allena's relationship which looked familiar to her model. Allena has a special relationship with her model because of their closeness and many fans expect them to actually be a couple.

Zefran almost slammed the remote control if Allena did not rush to show her wedding ring and admit she was married and had two children. Many journalists thought it was a ring promoted by a jewelry company. And Allena denies it, acknowledging that the ring is her wedding ring. When he saw the show, Zefran smiled again.

Allena really made use of our wedding rings, Zefran whispered in his heart.

Next was another news Zefran stopped staring at the television. The man went back to sleep, the night show in Paris was forced to enjoy early morning because the time difference between Indonesia and France was six hours faster in Indonesia. Zefran fell asleep after a night of sleeplessness because there was no Allena beside him.

The next day after work Zefran turned on the television in his study but there was no show of fashion shows.

Maybe the coverage of the fashion show has run out, Zefran's mind evaporated in the recliner in his study.

Zefran's eyes had dimmed but a glimpse of the infotainment show showing photos of a female designer held by a handsome male model followed by paparazzi. The photographer who exposed the private spaces of celebrities to public consumption even got photos of Allena who was carried by a handsome model to enter the hotel room.

Zefran's drowsiness disappeared immediately, the man grew curious and even stood in front of the television to convince his eyes as well as the news.

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