Substitute Mother

Chaptre 65. Necklaces

“You where?”

Hannah looked at the number on the elevator that would take her to the 6th floor. “I.. am going to the supermarket. You still in the office?”

“Yes, it looks like it's still a long time. What do you want to buy?”

“Suddenly I want to cook. So all you shopping while filling your refrigerator”

“Oh, when you get home, don't forget to tell me. Yes, yes, baby. I have to get back to work”

Hannah nodded even though Mark couldn't see her. After saying goodbye, Hannah kept her phone. Along with the elevator doors that open.

6 Floor.

Hannah steps out, looking for Louis-appointed room 610. It didn't take long because the room was in the corner. It took a few breaths to get Hannah to think if this was the right decision. But the money that Louis transfes has been sent to his mother there, which must have been handed over to loan sharks before their homes were forcibly seized.

If Hannah retreats, she believes it will complicate things. Enough to meet his boss, find out his wishes, and negotiate if Louis asks for anything beyond reason.

Hannah steadied her heart once more before knocking on the door. Directly opened by the smiling blue-eyed man welcoming her arrival, the tall body shifted to let Hannah in.

While in another corner, someone was smiling with satisfaction when the camera managed to capture the moment Hannah was entering the hotel room.

**

“Thank you mommy still keeps Aera pajamas, so there will be no confusion if Aera stays impromptu like this”

Aera looked up, showing the pajama arm that had already passed her wrist. “But it's already small, mommy”

Tyona chuckled, unable to bear to not pinch Aera's cheek. “Yes, sorry dear, tomorrow mommy buy a new”

Tyona was going to drive Aera back to her house after dinner. However, plans change when Judith calls, informing him that Jeanno is sick and that he must take care of the man because Jeanno is reluctant to be taken to the hospital. Tyona, who understands that Judith's time will be confiscated to treat the sick, offers Aera to stay the night. So Judith can focus on Jeanno's condition.

“Papa has not hurt” for a long time

Tyona sighed Aera to the guest room which was rarely occupied, but still comfortable because it was cleaned every day. That's where Aera used to stay if the little girl stayed.

“Papa looks like fatigue working, so fall sick”

“Aera doesn't like Papa sick. Reminds Aera when Mama is sick”

Tyona smiled faintly. Can't imagine what it would be like if Aera knew Judith wasn't her mother.

“Aera happy to see Mama is healthy?”

The little guy nodded while smiling widely. “Thank you, mommy. Aera so can be like friends”

“Friends?”

“Yes, they were escorted and picked up by mom. Then made provisions, then their mama came at the school event. Aera is envious, but upset when Ray says Aera doesn't have mama”

Tyona spread her arms, hugging the tiny body tightly. “It's bad they said Aera doesn't have a mama. Aera don't listen, okay? Aera's got a mama, papa's, Mark's uncle, Mommy's too. We all love Aera”

“Aera knows, Aera also Iaaang very with papa, mama, uncle Mark, mommy, and aunty Hannah”

Tyona. “Who is it?”

“Friends near uncle Mark and Mama. Aunty Hannah is beautiful, mommy. Just like mommy and mommy. And good once”

“Nah right, more people who love Aera. Aera happy right?”

Tyona grabs a fairy tale book that she has indeed kept. As usual, read it as Aera's bedtime. When the beautiful boy had fallen asleep, Tyona grabbed the blanket and came out after peeping Aera's forehead.

Not long after, the apartment door opened, revealing Jeffrey who had just returned to guard.

Jeffrey nodded briefly. “Hey.”

“How is it today?” Tyona approached him and brought Jeffrey's gear. Her husband massaged her shoulders slowly. “Nothing special”

Netra Jeffrey was focused on Aera's bags and shoes that Tyona had not been able to tidy up and were still in the middle room. “Aera here?”

“Yes, she stayed over because Jeanno was sick”

Jeffrey followed Tyona to their room. “You till when?”

“Ya?”

“You till when you take care of other people's children”

Tyona put Jeffrey's briefcase on the desk that became one with their spacious room. Then she looked at her husband who was taking off the watch. “I didn't take care of Aera, she was just me playing here because I hadn't seen her in a long time. And again he's not someone else's son, he's my best friend's son”

“But its presence will further make you want to get pregnant”

Tyona's body stiffened, unable to believe the words were coming out of Jeffrey's mouth. “I did want to get pregnant, with or in the absence of Aera. There's no effect. What would be wrong if I wanted to get pregnant? I'm married, if you forget Jeff”

“You must accept reality, Anna. Aren't you tired of trying?”

The doctor's mouth was open. It was as if he could not stop his amazement at the miraculous words from the mouth of the man he had known for more than a decade.

“Don't get me wrong, I just want to give you the truth. We've tried many ways, but none of them have worked. Maybe it's our destiny to not have children. Stop trying, Anna. I don't want you to be disappointed again”

Tyona shook her head, grabbing her sleeping pajamas. “You don't want me to be disappointed, or you don't want to have a child from me? Are you bored of me?”

“Why did you reverse my words with your insignificant prejudice”

Tyona is facing Jeffrey. “We've known each other for almost 12 years, Jeff. But lately I feel like living with a foreign man. I want my husband, I want the man who said the sacred promise at the altar to me. I want him back. While you. you are in front of me now, so haughty and cold”

“I'm still the same Jeffrey as 12 years ago”

The woman shook her head, throwing away her gaze as if she was reluctant to look at Jeffrey for too long. “No. You're different”

“Where are you?” jeffrey asked as Tyona walked towards the door.

“Sleep with Aera”

**

Hannah steps into Mark's apartment. I hope that man hasn't come home yet. Hannah can't confirm Mark's return because her lover can't be contacted. He only wished himself to get ahead of Mark.

Luckily, the magnificent unit was still as quiet as it was before he left. Mark's shoes are also not there, indicating his girlfriend is still in the office. Hannah set her breath, she never felt such overwhelming relief. After her breathing rate was normal, Hannah decided to take a warm bath. As if it could sweep away his bad memories with Louis at the hotel earlier.

Well, that guy didn't ask to make love to her. Haven't. Thank you for Hannah's effort in prostrating her to do whatever it takes not to be that one. Louis, bragging about his generosity, made another offer. Which of course is lighter than making love, but that does not mean it is easy too.

Dancing naked.

Hannah's mind and heart certainly refused. Because there was no guarantee that Louis could hold back his passion if he actually danced without clothes in front of him. But Louis, haughtily said that he was the man who held the word. He even gave Hannah a phone that had the reception number on it. Awake if Louis messes around, Hannah can call right away for help.

Capitalizing on words from Louis's mouth, plus chasing time so that he could go home faster than Mark, Hannah agreed in the end.

His face flushed all over when he had to take off one piece of clothing attached to his body, while Louis sat on the bed, looking at him intensely. Then when the music sounded, his body swerved to the beat. Trying to ignore the fact that she is dancing erotic without clothes in front of a man who is none other than her boss.

And indeed, until his dancing time was over, Louis kept his promise. But that doesn't mean it's finished here. Louis will send her another place and time for her to dance innocently again. Hannah simply nodded, put her clothes back on quickly and left.

**