The Untouched Heart

Chapter 171 - Getting Older

When my friends came home, I had nothing else I could do. Hendra forbade me to see the circumstances under which the event would be held. I was only allowed to take the dress and relax. Someone is already taking care of the show. Though I was curious to see the decorations they chose and other details.

And I need a distraction so as not to keep waiting for news about Mama. It has been four days since our last meeting. Mama has not yet announced her date of operation. Did Nora keep her promise and bring Mama treatment?

“Hendra, stop.” I felt someone patting my cheek for me to open my eyes. Can't I take a day off from jogging?

“Wake Up, Sleeping Princess. There's something important I need to tell you.” He kissed my cheek. I lay away from him. He even laughed. “You really don't want to know what important thing I'm going to say?”

“You only teased me so I would get up and jog with you.” I still don't want to open my eyes. The bed moved and I felt him behind me.

“I'm not talking about jogging. I have a surprise for you,” whispered. A surprise? I immediately opened my eyes and looked towards him.

“What surprise?” askaku expectantly.

“Sit.” I comply. He got off the bed, then lifted something off the floor. A small table with various foods, drinks, and flower vases with a sprig of red roses. “Happy birthday, dear.” Oh, dearGod. I forget.

“Thank you!” I kissed her cheek. My favorite foods are on that plate. The same menu as the one he chose when I had my thirtyth birthday. The last birthday I celebrated with him. I didn't hold back when tears rolled down my cheeks.

“Hey, why are you crying? It's a happy day.” He rubbed my cheek.

“I'm sorry. I only remember with my six birthdays that I just missed without you,” my sobs. He hugged me.

“Starting today, I won't miss anything again. You want to cheat any number of times, I will not leave you.” I hit his arm.

“I will not betray you. What happened first was a mistake,” I said annoyed. He came back laughing.

“Ya, already. Pretty angry and crying.” He let go of his embrace, then picked up something else on the floor. “You enjoy that unhealthy snack, I will eat my meal.” I laughed hearing that. He sat by my side and we ate together.

Hendra put the two small tables back on the floor when we finished eating. Then he lifted a cardboard and put it on the bed. I looked at him confused. The box wasn't big, but he never gave me a gift of stuff that needed such a big place.

“Bukalah.” He smiled meaningfully. I comply. I opened the top of the box and saw there were several velvet boxes of various sizes inside.

“Honey? This ...,” I said don't believe.

“I never miss a birthday without buying a gift for you. We're back together, so I give all those gifts to you.” He took out a box and gave it to me. “The best ones are just for you.”

Diamonds are my birthstone, so he always gives me jewelry with those gemstones as his decoration. There were necklaces, bracelets, earrings, even a set of jewelry inside those velvet boxes. I already have a large collection of diamond-encrusted jewelry in my storage box.

“You're just wasting your money, do you know that? I've got a lot of jewelry and not everything I've ever worn.” I put each box in a cardboard box.

“No. These are all gifts. I won't sell it.” I approached and hugged him. “Thank you, dear.”

“Because you are full and your mood is good, it's time to jog.” He pulled me out of bed. I groaned in protest. It's trap! I was getting annoyed to see him laughing out loud.

My best friends came after Hendra and Hadi left home. They invited me to receive treatment at a beauty center. I have long not felt the lightness of my head after being massaged, my body that gets more attention, even my fingernails and feet also become shiny clean.

I am not alone in the room. They also get hair, body and skin care just like me. The beauty center also provided lunch for us while they also rested for a meal. Unfortunately, we have to eat healthy food. Claudia put on a face not liking to see more servings of lettuce than grilled meat.

We then headed to the boutique and picked out some dresses, shoes, and bags. They asked me to try one of the beautiful maroon dresses. The skirt is only my knee. When they asked me to wear gold shoes, I knew that I would not be allowed to take off my clothes and shoes.

It is fitting that my hair is given a spiral and my face is minimalist, it turns out they already have their own plans. Hendra would love to see this look of mine, but what's the point of looking at his starving eyes if we can't make love? Fasting is annoying.

“Fun it feels to be able to spend time with you!” claudia was happy. “Iya, ‘kan, Dira? You happy today too, baby?” Dira who was wearing a mini version of the dress I was wearing just laughed happily.

“This is excessive, friends. We dressed and dressed like this just to eat together at my house?” I just don't believe it.

“Tomorrow is a big day. Let's just say we're getting ready for the event.” Qiana clapped her hands happily. Their attitude is strange today. I'll celebrate my birthday tomorrow, those who look happiest.

Abdi greeted us at the door and told us that Hendra and Hadi were waiting for my return. He led us to the side porch door. I looked at him confused. The dining room is next door, why are we even heading to the terrace where the lights are not even lit? Where are my husband and son?

“Happy birthday!!” exclaim the people who were in the side garden after Abdi turned on the lights. I put my hand on my chest in surprise. Then after realizing what had happened, and the reason for my appearance and my friends tonight, I laughed happily.

There was a long table set in the garden. Various foods, drinks, even dishes and cutlery neatly arranged. Of course they do not forget to put some vases containing roses as a refinement.

At the top of the table are installed lights to illuminate the garden, there are also small lights circling each milestone to hold the tent that protects the table if it rains. How lovely! It's worth it my friends took me out of the house all day. It turns out they prepared all this for me.

Most of the people in front of me I know well, but there are those I don't know at all. Maybe they were Hendra's acquaintances. Papa, Mama, Zach and his family, Gista, the neighbors, and some of our other closest people.

My husband stood by my side as the cake was brought before me and they asked me to blow the whole candle and say my wish. I just want my family to be happy. After the candles were all gone, Hendra invited me to sit down.

“You are so beautiful, dear.” He kissed my temple. I thank you.

Suddenly I was pulled from the left side and my right hand which was in Hendra's grasp was released. My left hand was crossed in front of my chest, my back was met with something hard, and a hunting breath was near my right ear.

“Za!” yelling Hendra panic. He stopped when he saw something near me. The people in front of me wore terrified expressions, even Papa and Mama as well.

Realizing that someone had separated me from my husband, I rebelled in disengagement. “Do not move or your beautiful neck will be cut off from your body.” Someone snarled in my ear. My body froze instantly.