The Untouched Heart

Chapter 25 - Vacationing Both

We had no breakfast at the hotel, Hendra had already ordered two servings of sandwiches and warm drinks for us to bring. We enjoyed it in the car to Ulee Lheue Harbor. The trip was not long, only about twenty minutes. But it was enough for us to spend breakfast chatting casually with the driver about the things we need to know about this city.

The crowd we saw at the port was not a surprise because today was a weekend. The place we will visit is a tourist attraction that is popular lately. The advantage of traveling to a popular place is the ease of getting to the tourist spot.

There are many travel agencies that are ready to help the tourists enjoy their vacation. And I'm sure, Hendra's assistant has prepared everything so that our trip was smooth like the tour we had done before.

Almost two hours on board, we finally arrived at Balohan Port. I could not speak seeing the blue sky and the blue and green sea that dazzled. It's exquisite. Hendra just laughed seeing my expression. With the car prepared for us, the driver drove us to the next lodging place.

I was not ceaselessly amazed to see the beautiful scenery of the car glass. The driver kindly answered every question I asked every time I saw the things around us. I didn't ask which inn he would drive us to because I liked surprises. Hendra always knows to choose the best location and place.

So I was surprised to see the place where we would spend the night. The view from the balcony is the best. I rushed towards the terrace and enjoyed the warm sea breeze with the blue scenery that spoiled the eyes. I can't wait to do whatever it takes to explore the natural beauty of this place.

“Wow. This place is so beautiful, Hen,” I said as I felt her standing by my side.

“Not as beautiful as the woman in my arms,” her god. He hugged me from behind. I smiled feeling his breath on my neck.

“What will we do today?” I'm just impatient.

“Do you like diving?” He asked back. That's a rhetorical question, he knows that I like to see the scenery in the sea. I round my eyes in disbelief.

“We will see coral reefs? Come on, I'm already impatient.” I tried to escape from his embrace. Want to immediately be on the beach and wear diving clothes to immediately enjoy the view in the sea. But I was forced to stop my steps when Hendra caught my hand and took me with him.

“Sabar, darling. If you run around like that, you could just stumble,” he said while laughing at me. But I didn't care, I half pulled her hand, took her out of the room immediately. We don't have much time, and I want to use every second of it well. He laughed as he followed my steps.

We took more than an hour from the trip to the beach, rent diving clothes, rent a boat, to arrive at the dive site. It wasn't my first experience for Hendra either, so we knew how to use an oxygen cylinder and breathe while in the ocean.

I smiled meaningfully at the sight of a man holding a camera and recording all our activities since arriving at the beach. Hopefully the video recording is good. I will not tire of seeing the beautiful scenery under the blue sea is decorated with a collection of small fish that swim along with the coral reefs that are on the seabed.

Hendra didn't swim too close or too far away from me. He gave me space to enjoy the scenery and dive to anywhere that caught my attention. Every time I looked at him, he was always ready to come closer and ask me what I needed. Sometimes I ask, does he not want to enjoy the scenery as well? Why is it that every time we go on vacation, he always acts like my guard?

We walked along the beach after finishing our meal. Hendra just invited me to talk about the light things around us. It feels so that today is a weekend with many visitors who come to the beach. I laughed as the children passed by in front of us with their laughter.

“I'm happy to see you happy.” Hendra grabbed our bodies and kissed my temple. I just smiled hearing it.

After enjoying the sunset, we returned to the hotel. Hendra invited me to take a shower first. I spent as much time as I needed to clean myself up. My body feels fresher and of course my stomach is hungry. But I had to wait for my husband to clean up before we could get down to the dining room.

And I remember Mama. I still haven't found a way to make money. But if I had to, I'd have to pawn some of Hendra's jewelry. The money will be more than enough to finance Mama's operation to make a full recovery and make up for the house so that they no longer need to think about their monthly bills.

To pay the jewelry installments, I can use the monthly money given by Hendra that I usually refuse. He wouldn't have suspected me if I suddenly received the money I'd been refusing. He would definitely be happy to think that I could finally accept him as my husband and be willing to receive the attention he was given in the form of money.

No, I can't do this. What if they know who I am? And what if Hendra finds out? I'll just embarrass his name. Why is being the wife of such a person so difficult? Hearing the sound of the bathroom door opening, I turned off the television and stood up. My husband smiled meaningfully and took my hand.

Hendra did not take me to the dining room available on the inside of the hotel but to the outside. There are several tables filled with hotel guests. They all seem to enjoy their own food. Fortunately, I was wearing warm clothes outside of the dress I was wearing. Even the night wind blowing in the dining room of the hotel balcony did not bother me too much.

I couldn't see the state of the beach with the sea and the blue sky, but smelling the scent and feeling the wind was enough. Hendra stopped at an empty table at the very end and I could hear the sound of sea water colliding with the balcony pedestal. It is the perfect place to close the day.

“It looks like you like our table position,” said Hendra half teasing me.

“It's perfect.”

“I never thought. You love all the places we go. Is there no place you are less fond of in this world?” tanyanya. Of course there is. But I wouldn't have told him that.

“If you want to argue about what is better, vacation to the mountain or the beach, then I will answer, I like both. People often compare two things that are clearly different. Why not enjoy them as they are? The beach with its beautiful sand, sun, and sea, and the mountain with its green air, soil, and trees.”

“Are you signaling that our next destination is the mountains?” He gave me a menu book that I immediately rejected. I hope he chooses our dinner menu. And of course he refused. I have to choose my own food.

“No. Our next destination I'll think about later. And certainly not anytime soon. Your personal assistant could be furious with me if I take you too often away from him.” I pretended to shudder in horror. Hendra laughed out loud.