
Elnan focused on his work. He was even overwhelmed to have to do the work of Rendra as well.
Huh!
Elnan occasionally let out his breath. It turns out this is how it feels. In the past he even let Rendra take care of the family company because he prefers to take care of his own company.
"Cape too. It's good to see Meira this way. I'm sure my tiredness will disappear."
She recalled that Meira had not yet given her any answer. They meet often but do not discuss Meira's answer. Elnan wanted Meira herself to open up the topic. But for a long time Elnan became worried and anxious about what answers Meira would give. She was so scared that Meira really didn't want to go back with her.
Huh!
Again and again Elnan threw out his coarse breath. He decided to go out for a while to bring his mood back.
Elnan was at the restaurant where Meira worked. There he ordered drinks and snacks. Elnan also asked to be accompanied by Meira in exchange for paying more on his order to the restaurant manager.
The two sat facing each other.
"Eat, I order a lot so you can eat too" said Elnan.
Meira nodded.
"What about Rendra and Aura? Are they better?" ask Meira suddenly.
"Some, mama just told me that Aura is now in their apartment. But I haven't told you how the two are related. It could be better, or it could not be."
Meira nodded in understanding. He then took a chocolate snack with sauce to put in his mouth.
"If you eat, don't be like a child. Shackle everywhere," said Elnan while removing the sausage at the tip of Meira's lips.
The deg!
A beat felt by Meira. This little attention reminded him of their relationship in the very sweet past before the problem occurred.
"I can do it myself" Meira said, then cleaned the tip of her lips with a tissue.
Elnan was a little disappointed. But it's okay. Perhaps, he had to fight even more, so that Meira could immediately answer his invitation to return.
After eating there, Elnan left. When he got a few steps out, Elnan turned his head and said, "I hope you don't forget my invitation that night. I'm serious about coming back to you. I'll keep waiting for you to answer. A month, two months or even years."
Then Elnan completely went from Meira's sight.
Meira put her hand on her chest. His heart was pounding just hearing that remark from Elnan.
"All right, I'll decide soon. I hope what you say is true. I want to see what your struggle is like El."
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In the apartment, Rendra and Aura now live alone. Naya and Richard had already left after they had eaten together. The two fell silent, awkwardness was created that night.
Rendra with her guilt and Aura with her heartbreak.
His conversation with Aura earlier, made Rendra realize, his apology seemed insincere because it continued to be said many times.
"Au, it's night. Sleep here. Don't go home to Sena."
Rendra himself realized, although he was still Aura's husband, but the relationship between the two was still not good enough to live together again. But for Aura's safety, it's better to stay there tonight with her.
Aura did not refuse, because if it was night, the road near Sena's house was dark and there were some thugs who always intercepted the people there.
"How many months old is she?" ask Rendra.
"The doctor said it's been 8 weeks" Aura replied.
"Are you having any pregnancy symptoms?" ask Rendra again.
Aura shook her head.
"Thank God then. I am so happy to feel what pregnant women feel when pregnant. I can't imagine if you're experiencing the symptoms yourself. I can't even do anything in the morning."
Aura looked at Rendra for a few seconds then turned her gaze in another direction.
"It's 9 o'clock now. She said pregnant women should not sleep at night. You better get some sleep, Au. You want to sleep with me or you want to sleep in that guest room is up to you. I won't force."
Aura nodded. He then went from in front of Rendra to the guest room.
Rendra could only sigh. He had to be patient to be able to melt Aura's heart back. It's okay not to sleep together. But at least tonight they're already living in the same place.
Because not yet sleepy, Rendra watched a drama series on television in a slightly slow voice. He watched until midnight.
On the side of Aura, he suddenly woke up in the middle of the night. His stomach feels hungry and wants to eat fried rice mixed with noodles.
"Hungry, son? All right, let's go to the kitchen and cook," Aura said as she stroked her stomach.
Actually, he wanted Rendra to cook fried rice for him. However, it feels impossible. The relationship between the two is not said to be good. He also did not want to disturb Rendra's sleep time. However, it turns out that the man is still not sleeping and is still cool watching television.
Aura threw away the desire to be stirred by Rendra. He began to do his activities in the kitchen. Rendra who heard a noise from the kitchen went there.
"What are the nights in the kitchen? You hungry? Are you having cravings? What are you cooking?" ask Rendra suddenly.
Aura was surprised but still looked calm.
"Yes, I want to cook fried rice mixed with noodles" replied Aura who did not look at Rendra.
"Do you really want to eat that? Don't want anything else? Is there anything else you want?"
Aura shook her head.
But Rendra wasn't sure of that.
"I've read on the internet. Sometimes a pregnant wife wants to eat her husband's cooking. Are you that way too? Do you really want to be cooked fried rice mixed with noodles by me?" guess Rendra.
Aura speechless. Rendra was sure his words were right. He smiled and asked Aura to sit down and watch her cook.
Aura continued to look at Rendra who was trying to cook even though the man was not an expert in cooking. But he struggled while looking at cooking tutorials on the internet.
A faint smile was drawn from Aura's lips. Fortunately, Rendra did not see that because he was too focused on cooking.
Aura continued to pay attention to Rendra's collapsed cooking. Sometimes he laughs a little. It was great to see Rendra overwhelmed in front of the frying pan.
Soon enough, the fried rice was finished. The look is not appetizing to eat. But Aura wanted to eat it.
"C, Au. Looks like this fried rice can't be eaten by you. I tried it a little. It was like the poison was too salty and too sweet. If I buy it outside how?"
Aura shook her head. He immediately pulled out the plate containing the fried rice and began to prepare it into his mouth.
Rendra gulped his saliva. He grimaced at the thought of Aura who would instantly vomit when the fried rice had already entered his mouth.
But, beyond a doubt. Aura liked it. He even finished a plate of fried rice.
Rendra widened her eyes in disbelief.
"Thank you, the fried rice is good."
Then Aura went to her room, leaving behind Rendra who was still in disbelief.
"Are all pregnant women like that?"
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