THE FORTUNATES

SUPPER

    The house that was originally crowded and filled with warmth suddenly became empty and felt very quiet. Beatrice's parents with Kath returned to their home this afternoon, and Beatrice and Kendrick also took their leave at the airport.

    That day at seven o'clock Kendrick was asleep in his room, understandably because of high mobility and his activities are crowded on the day – days usually so he took advantage of his free time to rest. While Beatrice herself looks bored because there is nothing she has to do, there are already two housekeepers ready to help with all the housework.

    “ Mistress, no need to bother – bother to help. My own Lady “ Aunt refused Beatrice's help while she was preparing dinner.

     “ Aunty, just call me Beatrice and no need to hesitate like this “ pinta Beatrice on her household assistant.

    “ No Madam, I have no courage. Mr. Kendrick would be very angry if he heard it “ Aunt replied again.

    “ Alright, so Aunt Inah and Auntie Rasi will take turns off every Saturday? “ asks Beatrice again while sitting on a chair near the kitchen table.

    “ Yes Madam, oh yes Madam if there is furniture that you want to rearrange please convey to me or Rasi. Then the list of food menu can also be given to me Madam. “ the household assistant still hesitant to talk to his new Madam.

     “ Oh? If the furniture let it be like this Bi, if the menu I follow what Kendrick has given to Auntie. Just for food, I have a seafood allergy ya Bi, specifically shrimp and squid “ Beatrice explained, and the assistant smiled as he nodded.

     “ Bi, does Bibi know where to shop for affordable cake ingredients ? “ Beatrice asks her assistant again who is still busy preparing food in the kitchen.

     “ Oh no Madam, but must enter the market “ Aunt Inah answered Beatrice's question while pouring sapo tofu that is still steaming into a ceramic bowl on the table.

     “ Aunty have free time? If there is, take me to the market ya Bi “ Beatrice told Bibi. Auntie did not answer, Kendrick went into the kitchen.

    “ I searched where – where Be, it turns out here “ sounds Kendrick idle Beatrice who is still fun looking at her domestic assistant.

    “ Oh, already awake Ken “ Beatrice peeking towards the sound source.

    “ Have you taken a shower Ken? “ asked Beatrice again when she saw Kendrick had changed, and she just nodded.

    “ What dinner Bi? “ asks Kendrick to her domestic assistant.

    “ Saute okra, sapo tofu and chicken team master “ Bibi Inah replied Kendrick. Although Kendrick's attitude is ordinary, many people are disinclined by him. So they look very careful – hearts when talking to Kendrick.

     “ Let's eat Be “ Kendrick then walk to the dining table, then sit at the end of the chair, the chair he always occupied. Beatrice then pulls the seat closest to Kendrick, then the woman pours water on her ‘suami’ glass.

     “ Why don't you talk to me about opening a coffee shop “ Kendrick started talking about Beatrice's plan to open a business. Hearing Kendrick's somewhat cold tone, Auntie then left the kitchen and dining area.

    “ About that, I thought you wouldn't be interested in listening to my plan Ken. You had said that we will take care of our affairs – each “ said Beatrice while putting the rice barrel she held.

    Kendrick did not give an answer what – what to explain Beatrice, the man just kept quiet while chewing his dinner. Beatrice became uncomfortable with Kendrick, occasionally the woman looked at Kendrick while scooping her food.

    “ Ken, I didn't mean not to tell you. It's just that time you said “ has not finished his words Kendrick has thrown his spoon on the table.

    Beatrice felt anger, frustration and vigilance from within Kendrick so she also rushed after the – men who entered the reading room. A little bit of running around Beatrice chasing Kendrick's step.

    “ Ken, are you angry ? “ ask Beatrice doubtful – hesitate.

    “ Haah, I'm not mad at you Beatrice just that I'm a little disappointed in you. Didn't I tell you that we should work together in this marriage like friends? “ Kendrick took a deep breath and answered Beatrice and sat down on the sofa in the room.

    “ I just haven't had time to say Ken “ Beatrice did the defense.

     “ Not only that Beatrice, I hope you mean – really do carry out your role as my wife. Pay attention to everything you say from your mouth Beatrice, never say – things carelessly like that while in the dining room. “ Kendrick stays with his cool attitude.

    “ But you yourself are starting to talk about it Ken “ sergeant Beatrice.

    “ Yes it is me, only you do not need to say things – just like before. ‘ Manage life each – each ‘ that you said earlier “ Kendrick repeated the words Beatrice while in the dining room.

    “ Be remember, for some things only me and you know. Just run your role as good as – as my wife, many eyes and ears in this house Beatrice, understand. “ Kendrick continued.

     “ Yes Ken, I'm sorry “ Beatrice realized her mistake, she often can't control herself when say – words.

    “ Hmm, Be not repeated again. As soon as I ask you, let's work together like a friend, or a best friend if that allows “ Kendrick replied later.

     “ Good Ken, I tried “ Beatrice agreed Kendrick's orders.

    Just as Beatrice realized, this was the first time she had entered Kendrick's reading room and she was fascinated. The room is entirely dominated by shelves – white bookshelves, as well as books – books are arranged very neatly. There is an ash velvet sofa – ash also a matching table with a bookcase located in the middle – middle of the room.

     “ Ken, comfortable once this room “ Beatrice was amazed as she circulated her gaze throughout the room.

     “ Yes indeed I want to create a comfortable home so that I can feel at home stay at home “ Kendrick replied while reaching into her pants pocket, taking Hp. While Beatrice only nodded – nods at Kendrick's reply.

    “ It looks like Dad and Mom have reached home, Kath told me “ Kendrick said shortly after staring at her HP screen.

    “ Oh yes? Thankfully, my HP is in the room, maybe Kath called me earlier “ Beatrice said.

    “ Be, I still have four days off, want to go to the Beach? We have a villa near the beach, there is still quite quiet so we can have privacy, if you want. “ take Kendrick.

    “ Coast? I want! “ Beatrice agrees to Kendrick's invitation.

    “ Okay, later I call Mom to arrange a place there “ replied Kendrick then got up and left the reading room. Beatrice follows Kendrick, who is already out of the room.