Substitute Mother
Chaptre 66. Friday Night
Jeanno awoke as sunlight slipped through the window, making her cringe at the glare. The other hand grabbed a compress that almost fell, then he checked his forehead which turned out his body temperature was normal. The man smiled, then turned his head to the side, finding his hands were warm which apparently still interlocked with Judith's fingers. The girl was still asleep in a carpet-clad sitting position.
Jeanno smiled. Remember how Judith took care of him last night. He was rarely sick because he knew if he was sick, then no one would take care of him. It could have been Mark, but Jeanno had been bothering him too often. And knowing that there was Judith who took care of him painstakingly last night, his heart warmed. Jeanno had not felt someone's attention for a long time. For as far as he could remember, he was the one who was good at caring for the sick, the late Nayara.
Slowly, their hands were released. Jeanno changed her position to sit down and then got up and lifted Judith's body carefully. Lain to his bed. Jeanno didn't know Judith was sleeping at what time, but it seemed like a slumber. And of course falling asleep in such a position is not a good position.
“Thank you very much, Judith”
Jeanno looked at the clock, it was a little late from the hour it left. But it's okay, it's good he's healed. Without wasting any time, he immediately prepared after enveloping Judith.
**
Judith woke up when the clock was showing 9 o'clock more. Making him up in the fog because he was late to take Aera to school, fortunately the next second he remembered Aera leaving and being escorted from Tyona's place.
When he woke up, Judith was amazed because she was not in a position last night. His body was lying wrapped in a blanket on Jeanno's bed without any sign of the owner's presence. It was only when he opened the phone, Judith only realized there was a message from Jeanno sent about an hour ago.
Mr. Jeanno A.– Busy
My body temperature has gone down.
I went to work as usual, thank you.
Oh, I ordered breakfast, don't forget to eat.
Judith soon got up, did not forget to tidy up Jeanno's bed. Then with a hasty step he went down one by one the stairs to the dining table. Sure enough, there is a neat omelet, fried rice, and a glass of milk that looks tempting to eat.
If Judith slept with a smile last night, this time she woke up with a smile.
**
Busy for the sake of busyness lived by the actors here until it does not feel like they have been on the weekend. Rumors in the hospital are still being heard, getting worse when those who gossip rarely get the chance of Tyona and Jeffrey together as they used to. Plus Tyona's lethargic face and Jeffrey's moody look. But for those who are on the neutral side, rarely seen the moment of the two doctors was none other than busy especially from the side of Tyona which is the pediatric department is famous for its density.
Hannah, since meeting at the Jills hotel, gets instructions from Louis to do the same as the last time they met. Dancing without clothes. During that time, Louis did not touch him at all. Makes Hannah at least relieved, though she has to cut off her veins. At least what he was supposed to keep was still his own. Not touched by anyone.
The preparations for the event from Iris Group are over. The inauguration of the new branch that opened in Singapore invited many important guests ranging from officials, press, bona fide company partners who had established good cooperation with Iris Group. The event was held at the Iris Hotel Ballroom, which is also a subsidiary of Iris. Jeanno glanced at the overcast afternoon sky. Looks like it's gonna rain tonight. Several times the lightning struck before the raindrops. He had to hurry before it rained.
“Nora, has the package been delivered to home?”
The secretary was polite. “Already, sir. Already accepted by Mrs Alexander”
“Good. You can go home when your job is done. Happy weekend, Nora”
Nora bowed at a glance. “Thank you very much, Mr. Jeanno”
After her secretary resigned, Jeanno grabbed a cell phone to dial Mom's number.
“Halo, Mom? Yeah, how's Aera? Ah was with uncle Sebastian apparently. Yeah, the show's at 7pm, I'm still in the office. Thank you for letting me leave Aera again”
“Yes, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning. I'll just call if Aera's ready. Yeah, see you, Bu”
Jeanno disconnected her phone to Mark's mother. Then switch to another contact to call.
“Halo, have you received the package? Yeah, wear that for the show. I forgot to say that the dress code is black, so I thought I better buy you a dress so you don't get confused about what to wear
“I? still in the office. Maybe half an hour to get home. You get ready first”
“Ya, see you”
At home, Judith, who had just finished her bath, opened the package box that Jeanno's driver had sent her. The package contains a black dress labeled famous boutique. Dress with an off shoulder model with lace accents encircling her chest, revealing the collarbone and shoulders. The dress whose bottom is made of satin falls with mermaid-style pieces that show the curves of her slim waist. Judith can't wait to wear those clothes!
Just like the one in his shadow. The dress was so tight to her body. It looks simple, yet elegant and luxurious at the same time. Judith smiled broadly, impatiently wanting to show it to Jeanno. He glanced at the clock, fifteen minutes passed while Jeanno said another half hour arrived. Then there is still time left for her to apply makeup.
Sure enough, fifteen minutes later, there was the sound of an open door coupled with footsteps passing through his room. Looks like Jeanno will get ready first before meeting him. It's good if it's like that, because Judith herself hasn't finished applying makeup. Her makeup she removed several times, feeling if anything was lacking. Either a blush-on that he thinks is too red, or an eyebrow that is not symmetrical. Or lipstric color that is too thick.
Judith did not want to know, tonight must be perfect in all aspects, including makeup!
**
“You're ready, baby?”
Winona raised her face, finding her husband was ready with a tux that wrapped him perfectly. He nodded. “Already. How do I look?”
Arman smiles. Look at the wife from the tip of the foot to the tip of the hair. “Beautiful, as usual. Ah, you don't know how proud I am to have a wife like you”
“Such as me or like Paula Winona?”
“Winona and Paula Winona are the same actress for me. You're still the woman I loved from the beginning we were with”
Winona put on a sour face. “It's a shame, even though I liked you since the beginning of our introduction”
“But who declared love first, and had time to refuse, hm?”
Winona chuckled, unable to be prevented from pinching her husband's arm. “That's because your image used to be as a female player. Of course I have to take care of myself so as not to be hurt. No, don't joke. Let's go, before dad nags”
Arman nodded lethargicly. “Why should I represent the Lou Group? Usually dad who comes”
“The answer is only one, because you, Arman Mahendra Lousandri are the main successors of the Lou Group. If you don't come, who else?”
“But such an event is very boring. I'd rather accompany you to the television awards show. Because there are many beautiful actresses”
For the second time, Winona pinched her husband's arm. This time without mercy until Arman complained of pain.
**
Like dejavu when they were about to have dinner with Tyona first, this time Jeanno was still just as fascinated. The difference between the dress attached to Judith's body is the dress of her choice. Her complacency multiplied, seeing how beautiful the dress was to fit Judith. The girl was beautiful, very beautiful as always. But one thing that stuck, his brown hair was still scattered like it had not been laid out.
“Hair..?”
Judith grimaces. “Sorry sir, I'm confused by my hairdo. Eum... according to the master, it is better to be tied up or scratched?”
“I think it's prettier if it's scratched. I love it if your hair falls”
Ignoring the warm hue on her cheek, Judith nodded while hinting at Jeanno to wait for a while while she styled her hair. The door of his room he left wide open, making Jeanno could see the condition of the room that the woman lived in.
Neat, passionate. There is a medium sized plushie shaped seal in the middle of the mattress. Adorable.
“What is this like?”
Judith returned ten minutes later with her hair down, but she took the left right end of her hair to tie it back, making her ears briefly visible. Jeanno nodded straightforwardly.
“Perfect”
