The Rhyme of the Depositary

SEVENTEEN

After the conversation that took place between Alice and Anson in the car two weeks ago, Alice's focus became chaotic. She is like a phobic woman with unclear elements. Every time he always imagined his lies exposed, and lost Anson forever.

All the activities Alice did were much disturbed. His heart was broken slowly realizing sooner or later a tragedy was bound to happen. Every time he woke up, or every time he was closed, he tried to strengthen himself if at any time his opportunity to be on the side of Anson was taken for granted.

It occurred to Alice that she would honestly admit everything to Anson. But considering how much Anson hates the mistress, Alice soon undoes her intentions. Admitting it directly is not much different from beating the war drums faster.

Until a long time later Anson felt something was wrong. He observed every change in the woman. Anson asked several times directly, but Alice always dodged. The woman was acting increasingly unreasonable.

Finally, Anson decided to give Alice a small surprise. He prepared a special dinner in the back garden area of the house for them. Anson prepared the surprise thoroughly for almost a day. He arranged it in such a way as to give the effect as he wanted.

After the night came, with all things kept secret, Anson led them to the back garden. Just the two of them. Kimberly is persuaded by Helena to play in another room.

"Oh My God, Anson!" alice shouted in disbelief at the sight of all the romantic dinner arrangements Anson had conjured up.

A table with a pair of curved wooden chairs facing each other looked beautifully arranged. A walkway decorated with dozens of jasmine-scented candles adds a romantic atmosphere. In the middle of the table, a red rose with a large candle that became the main lighting. Various types of flowers that Alice did not know her name came into the background placed in an urn lined around the chair. The smell of wine touches their sense of smell.

Anson clasped Alice's hand, guiding her gently to the seat she had been preparing. Anson took her place in front of Alice, smiled warmly and kissed Alice's forehead feeling.

"You okay?" Anson asked worriedly, seeing Alice's tears flowing down.

Alice nodded quickly. Making the curls he tied sway.

"You did all this for me?" he asked with tears growing.

"of course. Is something wrong? I'm sorry, I've never done any of this before. There must be something wrong, right?" Anson's getting worried. He looked around, looking for a mistake he might have accidentally made.

"No, Anson. It's flawless. I'm just not used to taking it. This is too .. too amazing. I ... Oh my God Anson ... You made me feel overwhelmed" he said with a smile. Her tears did not stop.

Anson smiled with relief. He rubbed the side of Alice's face, stopping her tears.

"Don't cry. You know I find it hard to see you shed tears like this" Anson's plea patted Alice's face.

"No. I didn't cry" said Alice, rubbing her face with her arms hard enough, but her tears just grew unstoppable.

Anson stood up and hugged Alice tightly. He patted the woman's shoulder soothingly. Women are really hard to understand creatures. When sad cry, when happy also cry.

"Is this some kind of pregnancy hormone?" anson asked after Alice's crying eased. He sat back in his chair.

"No. I'm a crybaby for things like this." Alice shrugged, giving up.

"Does that mean I'm gonna have to see your tears all my life? Even when I make you happy, you cry" Anson smiled. Alice laughed in response. Well. Anson must accept it if she intends to bond fully with Alice.

Susan and two other waiters brought the main meal to serve. He also brought two glasses of lemon tea for them..

"I plan on giving appetizers with the best wine. But considering you're pregnant, I think this is enough," said Anson, raising his glass toast. Alice greeted him with a similar thing.

"So sir, in what order did you prepare all this?" Alice began to be unable to resist her sense of urgency.

"To cheer you up because I've been seeing your mood lately isn't that good."

Alice was silent without a sound. Is it that clear until Anson can figure it out?

"Actually, what's the matter with Alice? Is there something you're hiding from me? Maybe I can help you."

Alice nodded quickly. His mood began to stir.

"You sure?" Anson realizes that something is wrong with Alice's attitude.

"Related. I'm doing fine. Just pregnancy syndrome I guess." Alice tried to smile, calming her thumping chest.

They continued to eat the food that had been served with small talk. Anson made a few jokes to liven up the atmosphere between them. He showed his other personal side. Warm and fun.

After half an hour more of their time in this romantic spot, Anson pulled out a slightly flat red velvet box. He leaned her over to Alice with a sincere smile.

"Receive," he said.

Alice smiled weakly. I don't know how many times Anson gave her a gift. Dozens of the same boxes Alice has received since her pregnancy. The content of all Anson's gifts is jewelry with rare types of expensive stones.

"Anson. You should stop giving me jewelry again. I've gotten too much from you. I'm guessing all the value can definitely be on par with your house now." Alice nodded in disbelief.

"This is the last one, I promise. Accept it. I think it suits you." Anson pulled Alice's right arm, and placed the box in her hand.

"Last time you said that too. But surely you'll do it again if you think there's a match." Alice laughed considering Anson's overly extravagant attitude.

Alice opened the flattened box slowly, finding a bright red jeweled gold necklace in the shape of a long box. Alice stared in amazement at Anson's gift. He didn't expect Anson to be so loyal it pleased him.

Anson picked up the necklace, and stood up to dress it directly. The necklace looks beautifully adorned the neckline of Alice. Her red gem was in stark contrast to her white skin.

"Beautiful," praised Anson full of cravings. He looked at Alice's brown eyes meaningfully.

Alice smiled noticing Anson's ambiguous gaze.

"Look at you getting tempted by me." Alice rolled one eye, slightly teasing Anson. As their relationship grew, Alice learned a lot from Anson. He could even blatantly tease her now.

"You are indeed the goddess of seduction, Alice" he said chuckling lightly.

"Aren't you disgusted by my body that's almost as big as this elephant?" Alice stared at her stomach which seemed to be growing bigger every time.

"You sexy elephant" Anson teetawa teetawa wide.

"I'm a swollen elephant" Alice observed the sides of her body that were contained in several parts. This pregnancy was pleasant, but it also made her body expand rapidly.

Anson hugged Alice with great affection. He whispered a lot of things that made Alice's face turn red. They left the garden behind with their hands joined together.

"I think, in a moment, our marriage will be done soon, Alice," said Anson cheerfully. There was so much joy from the man.

"Oh yeah? You mean to force me again? I told you I wouldn't marry you until your memory returns." Alice pursed her lips, irritated by the head feeling Anson had

"Lately some of my memories are starting to come back slowly. I still don't remember you, but my therapist says it's gonna happen soon. It's only a matter of time that our marriage will be done soon."

Alice froze at that moment. The edges of his fingers began to feel cold in Anson's grasp. He bit his lips with all his might, enduring all the pain.

"Alice, are you okay?" Anson asked worriedly.

Alice looked at Anson blankly. Something he feared would happen soon.

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