The Untouched Heart

Chapter 27 - Friends I Don't Trust

“You traveled to Sabang and did not take us and?” qiana protested as we had lunch together on that day.

Instead of paying attention to the protests, I heated it up by describing how beautiful the island was with its beaches, sea, and deep-sea scenery that could not be matched by anything.

“Already, already,” Lerai Darla. “We can dive together later after my daughter's wedding in Bali. How long do you want to stay in the hotel? A day? Two days?”

“Oh, Darla. You are the best.” Qiana and Lindsey held her hand that was on the table cheerfully. I just smiled as I shook my head.

“We never vacation together, so why don't we use those moments for fun?” said Darla with a cheerful face.

“Luckily the wedding took place two weeks after we returned from America. So I won't jet lag again,” Lindsey said happily. “If any goods or food you guys want us to bring from there, please let me know.”

“Can you bring Brad Pitt home for me?” pinta Qiana who invited the laughter of all of us. “Or Richard Gere also can.”

“Don't let your husband know and hear your request, Qiana. Or they will have coffee together again and gossip us,” joked Darla. We laughed together again. Hendra told me everything when he came home from the meeting. And they did not talk at all about wives but their hobbies and their work.

I looked at them one by one. The money they have must be plentiful, but can they be trusted to save my family's troubles as well as my marriage? Darla is a good woman and seems like a reliable friend. But I don't fully believe he won't use my weakness to bring me down one day.

What if they even mocked me and insulted Hendra because my parents' financial affairs could not be handled by us alone so involving others? I really don't know what to do in order to earn huge amounts of money in such a short period of time.

After lunch with them, I went to the salon because I would accompany Hendra to attend a birthday invitation of one of my father-in-law's business partners. Since Papa and Mama are also going to attend, I don't have to worry about feeling lonely.

Hendra picked me up at home and I was ready with a dark purple dress collared with sabrina that covered my ankles. I wore one of his diamond bracelets and gold-colored high-heeled shoes. I laughed when I heard him whistle. He took a shower and changed clothes immediately, then we went to the venue.

Throughout the event, she did not leave my side even if only for a moment. My mom couldn't talk to me alone with her. Finally, we talked together, while Hendra discussed with his interlocutor with his hand still holding my hand.

“Did something happen while you were on vacation?” ask Mama wonder. I'm laughing a little.

“No, Ma. We're just having fun, there's nothing to worry about. Maybe Hendra just doesn't want any other guy to try to invite me to chat alone here.” I glanced at him who was smiling.

“I just want to talk to my son-in-law, time can't. Do I look like a man who would take his wife's run from him?” my mom said jokingly. Since the man she was talking to had already joined another group, Hendra wrapped both of her hands around my body.

“While Mama is her mother-in-law, Mama still has to get my permission, her husband, to be able to spend time with her,” said Hendra half-jokingly.

“Tomorrow we will shop together. I want to buy some necessities. You won't stop me from taking your wife with me, ‘kan?” My mother looked at my husband seriously.

“Of course not. Mama can shop with Mama's daughter-in-law tomorrow.” Hendra laughed a little. “But don't make my wife tired. Mama understands, ‘kan, I mean?” I immediately hit his arm as soon as I understood his point. Mama just laughed.

Mom came home the next day to pick me up at home. And I was very surprised to see my real mama also come shopping with us. I sat between the two of them. We talked about a lot of things together on the way to the mall.

We entered boutique after boutique until we found all the items Mama was looking for. My mother-in-law also bought some clothes and shoes for my biological mother. I am so happy to spend time with them. But considering Mama's condition, I pretended to be still tired because I had just attended the event the night before.

“Don't say Mama has exhausted my wife all day by going around all the boutiques in the mall,” said Hendra who entered the living room where we were.

“We've been here since noon. You don't accuse your own mother so recklessly,” Mama said pretending to protest. Hendra kissed my lips and gave me a bouquet of flowers. Red roses.

“I don't get a bouquet too?” mama asked when Hendra kissed her cheek.

“Mama ask husband Mama, not me.” Hendra laughed then sat down by my side. Mama took her vibrating phone that was on the table.

“You are long life.” My mother smiled and answered the call.

“Are you having fun today?” ask Hendra to me. I nodded my head.

“Mama also came with us,” I said happy.

“Mama you?” said ensure. I nodded my head. “It would be nice to be able to shop and have lunch with them.”

“Iya. You won't believe how many clothes your mama bought for my mama,” I whispered. Hendra laughed a little.

“Alright, I won't bother you guys who are getting drunk on romance.” Mom put her phone in the bag. We looked towards him. “Your father has arrived home and asked me to come home soon.”

We drove Mama up to the front door and waited until her car came out of the yard, then we got into the house. I invited Hendra to take a bath first, while I tidied up my groceries earlier.

I bought two ties for my husband, I put them in a special drawer tie and put them where they were still available. Hearing the sound of water in the bathroom had stopped, I picked up my clothes and entered the bathroom as Hendra came out.

He's a really neat guy. His dirty clothes were not just placed on the bathroom floor but put in a dirty laundry basket. I put my clothes on the counter and prepared to take a shower. Unlike Hendra who likes hot baths, I prefer a bath with normal water temperature. I lowered the shower water temperature.

“Honey, do you know where my watch Xavier gives you?” Hendra's voice came from behind the bathroom door. “I want to wear it tomorrow.”

“In his box. You keep it yourself,” I replied from under the shower. After I finished cleaning the entire soapy foam, I turned off the water and came out of the shower room.

“I checked, not in the box,” said Hendra worried. I thought for a moment. Where else did he put his things?

“Maybe in the nightstand drawer?” my words give advice.

“I have checked as well,” replied Hendra while sighing softly. I went back to thinking of another place where I had seen his personal belongings. “But I will check again.”

I poured night cream on my face and neck. I slowly combed my hair. Then my hand stopped, I remembered something. Oh. Lord. I immediately put the comb over the sink and out of the bathroom. I saw Hendra standing by my bedside holding a board of my pregnancy-preventing medication. I swallowed heavily.

“Why, Za?” asked Hendra in an injured tone.