Substitute Mother

Chaptre 59. Rumours

The rumors spread quickly like a plague. About how close Darren and Tyona are when they both go home and have dinner together, followed by their departure to the hospital which looks awkward considering their opposite residence. If it wasn't for a special relationship, why would Darren have to turn around to pick up Tyona, while the woman had her own vehicle, or at least be able to book a taxi.

Rumors get more strange when some pairs of eyes see the pose of two specialists in the car that they think is quite intimate if said to be a pair of friends. And how one rumor combined with another rumor, spread from one mouth to another, there was certainly a flavoring spice added to make the gossip even warmer. Some say they've been playing with fire for a long time behind Jeffrey, others say they swore they'd seen Darren and Tyona go together.

When the hospital's dream couple's household split has become the ultimate gossip, almost the entire side pityes Jeffrey, seeing him as the perfect husband who betrayed his wife and best friend. While the rest view Tyona as a selfless wife, and Darren as a traitor who becomes a thorn in the flesh.

“I thought they were perfect, but it turned out to be just the outside. Now I feel sorry for Doctor Jeffrey”

“Iya. I met him in the cafeteria earlier, alone. His face looked gloomy and he ate while daydreaming. It must have hurt so bad to know to have been betrayed by his wife and best friend”*

“But what is the lack of doctor Jeff. He is rich, handsome, kind and friendly. Doctor Darren is also handsome, but if I already have doctor Jeffrey as my partner, I won't have time to see another man”*

“Do not reason they do not have children because there is a household rift”*

Kirana, who is familiarly called Kiran's doctor, kept her phone after replying to a message from her husband when her ear caught the nurses gossiping. As busy as Kiran was in poly obgyn, the gossip reached her. He doesn't believe, of course. But it was not his spirit to say anything because it was already concerning the household of others.

“Do you guys have no work?”

The nurses stop seeing Kiran's doctor miraculously standing at their desk, looking down on her dislike. Instantly those who initially sat in a circle, now moved to try to find busyness.

“Don't assume anything about someone else's household. And again this is still working hours, I do not want us to get complaints because incompetent medical personnel, prefer gossiping than the interests of patients”

Those who were reprimanded only nodded while looking down, not daring to return Kiran's gaze. The woman let out an annoyed breath as she passed towards her room.

*

After spending two days on vacation, Jeanno had to give up his time back to the real world, namely work. Aera, who initially whined no want to go home, eventually wanted to enter the car after being given understanding by Judith and promised another vacation time by Jeanno.

And here they are, get home safely. Judith held Aera who was sleeping peacefully to be moved to her bed. Check the school schedule tomorrow. Fortunately, the task and PR had been done on Friday afternoon before they took a vacation.

“Judith”

The summoned reflex turned to the source of the voice, finding Jeanno's head emerging from the door connecting Aera's room with the man's room.

“Oh, yes sir?”

“We order food online only yes to dinner”

“I can cook, tuan”

Jeanno nodded. “I know. But it's late and you're probably exhausted. It's okay, for tonight we just order”

Judith had no other objection than to agree to Jeanno's orders. “What do you want to eat? Let me order”

“Terlarah. Just come with you. I take a shower first, if the food has come, just tap my room”

Judith grabbed her phone to open the food delivery app online. Since yesterday she wanted to eat Chinese food. What does Jeanno like? But the man has never complained about food so far, there's no word on allergies either. And again Chinese cuisine didn't take long to serve, so Judith thought it was the right choice. After choosing what menu he ordered, and preparing for Aera's school tomorrow morning, the woman closed the door to Aera's room and returned to her room to take a shower.

“Hmm smells good once”

Initially his intention was to eat only a little, but the seductive aroma of the package in his hand made the worms in his stomach churn for filling. Judith headed for the kitchen, arranging her food impatiently. After that, he went up again to call Jeanno.

“Master, the food is ready”

There was no answer on the first beat. Is that guy still in the shower? Or have you slept? Judith nodded again, still no answer. Actually, he could have opened the handle, but he did not want to repeat the carelessness as before that caused Jeanno angry.

“Mr Jeanno?” Judith knocked louder, lucky to hear the words from within. “Ya”

The door opened in the next second, revealing Jeanno in gray training pants. What makes Judith cheek blush is how the man who looks after the bath, standing in front of her wearing only training pants. He did not wear anything on it, showing his sturdy muscular posture that was really perfect. Not to mention the water droplets from his hair that seemed to have been washed out.

“The food is coming?”

Judith asked, When God created Jeanno, it seemed that He had forgotten to give his physical reproach. Because every inch of Jeanno's body he's ever seen is absolutely perfect. There is no room to see the lack. Well, who wouldn't be stunned to see such a beautiful creature of God?

“Judith?”

The woman seemed to be forcefully carried away by consciousness, shaking rapidly. “Y-yes, sir?”

“The food is ready?”

Judith nodded like a fool. “Yes. I've prepared at desk”

The man smiled, which Judith said did not help to dampen his chest that was so crowded like a drum. “Good. You eat first, I want to dry my hair first”

“Not”

“No?”

“Kita..ma-eating with course”.

“Alright then. You wait for me, huh? in five minutes I went down” Judith nodded, then turned towards the dining room. In his steps down the stairs, he was busy clinging to his own lips which insolently slipped the last sentence. Thankfully, Jeanno had dinner with him. Lf it doesn't? Judith will be ashamed for a lifetime.

“Jeez, what's wrong with you, Judith. You suddenly look like a moron”

**

“Mark, are you okay to pick me up? I mean, it's hours to get home from work in the early hours of the morning while you have to work. I don't want you to exhaustion”

Mark smiled. “And you think I can sleep well knowing my lover is coming home by public transport at that late hour?”

“Don't worry about such problems, dear. I'm happy to drop you off and pick you up”

Hannah nodded, then removed her seatbelt. “But don't force it. If you're not happy, tell me right away. Let me go home with the other dancers to my apartment. Some live in the same building. So you don't have to worry because I'm not completely alone”

Mark, who was not wearing a seatbelt, advanced his body to kiss his forehead, eyes, nose and lips. “I tau”

“I go in first, yes?”

The man nodded. “Yes. Careful, dear”

Hannah reluctantly steps out of the steering wheel and into her sickening workplace. Ah, if only he could have stayed in Mark's car for as long as he wanted without having to go back to Victoire. Hannah turned her head, looking at Mark who was still looking at her before he went inside. The woman gave the last wish that was answered by her beloved.