The Charm of the Man with a Wife

Second Time

“You're great, El. Thank you for being my savior tonight,” said Shena Lirih as she flanked Elvino's hand intimately. “But, how can you claim to be an owner and study in Australia? It's all outside our plan, El. I was shocked when you said it. Is that maybe your boss's life story?”

Elvino just smiled. “Same-sama, Shena. Hopefully in the future you don't bother me anymore,” said Elvino who only responded to the glance by Shena. “It doesn't matter whose life story, which is clear now that my task is done, right?”

“Ya, yes. Done it. But ... can we still be friends?” Shena looked gloomy when she heard the finished word from Elvino's mouth.

“Of course. If you need a friend, I'm ready to accompany you.” 

“Thank you.” Shena reflexively hugged Elvino's body. A second later, he released.

Shena never knew that everything Elvano told her was the true story of her life. In fact, Shena only knew Elvino as a mechanic. I don't know when Elvino will hide his identity. However, he is more comfortable claiming to be an ordinary person than being known as a successful entrepreneur.

Elvino looked into Shena's eyes. There's a happy look there. His smile did not stop expanding. I don't know what Shena was thinking right now, she was also so happy to be able to help Shena.

The red sports car parked in the yard began to be driven by Elvino. Shena stared at him unblinkingly as she waved off Elvino's departure. 

“If all this were real and you were my lover, I would be the happiest woman right now. Everyone is pretending and will not know.

Arriving at the boutique, Elvino stopped his car. Shena turned to the man with a smile, then removed the seatbelt. But damn, it turns out his seatbelt somehow became stuck.

Shena tried to pull the locked end of the seatbelt, but it didn't work. Tired of trying, Shena threw her body into the chair. He breathed rough while the child's hair was falling. Elvino slightly chuckled at the behavior of the woman beside him. 

Shena who was feeling in laughs, turned her head and stared intently at Elvino. The man actually folded his lips, holding back his laughter that was about to explode. 

Plaque!

An irritated Shena beat Elvino's arm so hard that the man complained in agony. 

“Aish, really bar-bars being a girl!” Elvino whimpered a little while rubbing his arm.

“Diem! Wrong himself laughs over the suffering of people! Help cake, what cake!” Shena grumbled and threw her face towards the car window.

The corner of Elvino's lips was slightly interested then moved closer to Shena until their bodies were only a few inches away. Shena flinched, her breathing choked. The brain seems to be blank and the nerves stop, even with the heart that rumbles unkillful due to the behavior of Elvino.

Click!

“Nah, already.” Elvino quickly returned to his original position in the steering chair. “I started to go crazy like him, his inner” while holding a hammering heart beat in his chest.

Without waiting for any more time, Shena rushed to grab her bag then immediately came out and walked half-running into her boutique. He closed the door rudely. “Thank you, bye!” Shena waved her hand as she ran, but Elvino did not respond and just stared at her intensely from inside the car. A smile was etched on his face.

Shena walked into the boutique, then peeked through the window watching the car that was now walking away from its button. 

“Stupid, stupid, stupid! It could be at this age I was wrong just because it was close to Elvino. Holy hooch! Shame!” Shena cupped her face with both palms while jerking her feet. 

“Woi! Why dah?” asked Melva who happened to be out to buy lunch, while hitting Shena's shoulder.

“Sick, Mel! Jeez you, huh?”

“ You why rich unstable boy just now?” ask Melva.

“No papa, Mel. Where are you going? Nitip boba ice one, yes?” pinta Shena while raising her eyebrows.

Shena shrugged her shoulders then immediately walked towards her room on the second floor. 

Arriving at her office, Shena drops her ass on the couch and picks up the phone in the bag. He remembered not saying thank you to Elvino. 

Just writing a message, suddenly an incoming phone call is listed on the flat screen. 

Shena rolled her eyeballs instead seeing what the name of the caller was. Not intending to respond eventually Shena put her phone to the table rudely. His fingers tapped on the rectangular wooden board while playing pursed his lips as if he was thinking.

“Ahhh ...! It's noisy, anyway? Mamah must be nothing if the phone during the day gini. Huh,” sighs Shena finally gave up and shifted the green icon and glued it to her ear.

“Ya hello, Ma. Um, What?” 

Shena's eyes widened, this time to the mama asked to meet Elvino. In fact, there have been no 24 hours they met his parents. He was not happy if he had to ask Elvino for help continuously even though he wanted to. 

“Yes, Mom. Hem, alright.” Shena then turns off the phone unilaterally and kicks the innocent table.

His mother asked Shena and Elvino to meet this weekend. Shena is confused as to how to persuade Elvino.

So long Shena thought while walking back and forth like a dazed person. However, his brain was as if he was lazy to think.

“Tau ah, dizzy!” 

**

The next morning, Shena gets a call from Samuel that the car is fixed and retrieved. Hearing the man's words, Shena rushed to take a bath and immediately went to the workshop.

A brilliant idea crossed his small brain. While humming, Shena left for the workshop using an online taxi. 

Arriving at the workshop, Shena stepped her feet through the workshop. His eyes scanned every corner looking for Elvino's whereabouts. His lips smiled knot when he saw Elvino was seriously servicing the car until he was not aware that he was being noticed.

“El ..!” calling Shena made Elvino a little surprised. However, he only responded with deheman.

“Ish, I'd like to ask you a favor. This is very important,” said Shena.

“I'm working. Please come when working hours are over, Miss.” Elvino replied casually and continued his work.

Shena was puffed up, but she wouldn't just back off. “Mama wants us to have dinner again. But, this time it is very important he said,” said Shena and it managed to make Elvino stop his activities and turn to look at Shena. The look in his eyes signified seriousness. Shena's heart immediately rippled.

“Looks like we've gone too far, Miss. Don't use me again as your shield!”

“But I can't come alone, El. They want you to come too. I should how? You're the only one I can count on.” Shena's words and her last sentence were enough to make Elvino slightly raise the corner of her lips but very thin to imperceptible by Shena.

“I stopped being your fake girlfriend.” Elvino is telling the truth. He wants to stop doing that, as he is very aware of himself starting to fall in love with Shena. But Elvino also realizes he already has a wife. His face looked sad after saying it.

“I pay.”

“No. Thank you.” Briefly solid, Elvino answered.

“But, El. Comeon! Help me again this time,” pinta Shena.