The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 106 Old Love Bersemi Back (Part 2)

"I'm sure Clea will turn him down. He does not want to marry again, especially with the King," said Mrs. Marina doubts Mr. Bayu's proposal.

"We don't have to say it to both of them. Let's just do our part to bring them closer."

"Do you have a plan for that, Bayu?" ask Ny. Marina curious.

"of course. Although I'm not young anymore, but my brain is still as brilliant as it used to be. As long as you agree to it, we can start executing our plan," Mr. Bayu said confidently.

"All right, I agree" replied the lady. Marina. For him the most important thing right now is the well-being and happiness of his grandson, Almero.

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Cleantha's body felt tired after working all day. He came home a little late because he had to prepare the report that the King requested.

Now he just wants to soak in the bathtub and sleep with his favorite son. Since Alvian's departure, Cleantha had always slept while hugging Almero. That way, he can overcome his sense of loss.

"Ma, where's Almero?" ask Cleantha to Miss. The marina.

"Almero just went to bed, Clea."

"Sleep? It's not usual for her to fall asleep before eight in the evening" Cleantha said in astonishment.

"Maybe he's exhausted from playing all day with Ivyna. From this afternoon Ivyna came here with her opinion," explained Ms. The marina.

"Then will Ivyna be home, Ma?"

"He's not coming home, Clea. Ivyna fell asleep with Almero in your room. So I asked Bayu to let Ivyna stay here" replied Ms. Marina lightly.

"But what if Lord King is looking for Ivy?" clea asked in surprise.

"The king can come to our house if he wants to pick up his daughter."

Mrs. Marina yawned while stretching out both her hands.

"Clea, Mama's going to bed now. Mama's tired of all day looking after Almero."

"Yes. Mama just take a break."

In her heart, Cleantha felt uneasy about having troubled her mother-in-law. He should think about his health. Marina is more than her job as a finance director.

After Ms. Marina passed, Cleantha climbed the stairs to head to her room on the second floor.

A smile was engraved on his lips, as he looked at Almero and Ivyna. The two boys fell asleep on the bed.

Seeing the peaceful faces of the two, made Cleantha's heart moved. Had fate not taken away one of their parents, Almero and Ivyna would have felt perfect happiness.

"I'd better take a shower and sleep with them,"

cleantha thought she was walking to the bathroom.

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The king chose to drive his own car. Through the streets of the capital that are still crowded at night.

Honestly this time he felt annoyed to his in-laws. I don't know why Bayu Narendra let Ivyna be at Cleantha's house. If Ivyna fell asleep, her in-laws should be able to get the driver or waiter to carry her in the car. Not even leaving Ivyna there.

After work, he had to go again to pick up Ivyna. It was already eight o'clock at night. It's not worth visiting a sister-in-law at night.

The king turned on his car horn when he arrived in front of the gate of Cleantha's house. The security guard opened the gates for the king.

After parking his car, the King walked to the front door and pressed the bell.

He stood there for a long time, waiting for someone to open the door for him.

"Oh, Lord King, good night. You want to see Miss Clea?" sapa Titin was a bit surprised.

"No, I'm picking up Ivyna. Can I come in?" ask King.

"No need. I just want to take Ivyna and go. Where's Ivyna sleeping?"

"On the second floor, sir. The right room."

"thank you. I'll be there" replied the King walking quickly up the stairs.

"Eh, sir wait, that's the room Madam," cried Titin trying to dissuade the King. But the King who had gone up, did not hear the cry of Titin.

Arriving on the second floor, the King stared at the room referred to by Titin. Without a second thought, he grabbed the door handle and turned it around. His only goal, wanted to immediately bring Ivyna home without having to meet Cleantha.

While inside the room, Cleantha had just finished taking a bath. Still using the bathrobe, he heard the sound of his room door handle being opened from outside.

"Who is that? I was so careless that I forgot not to lock my door,"

muttered Cleantha walking out of the bathroom.

In a hurry, he almost collided with the sturdy and clayy body before him. Surprisingly, he felt that he recognized who the owner of this body was.

Cleantha retreated backwards. Dumbfounded when he realized a man had entered his private room. Worse is the King, her brother-in-law and her ex-husband.

For a moment their eyes clashed. Shame and surprise mixed into one. Creating a quiet and awkward atmosphere between the two of them.

Cleantha hurriedly fixed the top of her bathrobe, feeling the King notice the passage.

"Sorry, Clea, I didn't mean to bother you. I want to get Ivyna home. I didn't know it was your room" said the King stuttered.

The king cursed himself for failing to control himself. Staring at Cleantha in a bathrobe, making her mind wander everywhere. Moreover, he accidentally collided with Cleantha. The fragrant aroma that emanated from the woman's body had awakened her old memories. Where he used to do romantic activities with Cleantha.

Instead Cleantha's expression showed her objection to the King's presence. But what you want to say, this man has already entered his personal space due to his own ketelodoran.

"If you want to bring Ivyna home, go ahead," said Cleantha coldly.

Cleantha was a little far away from the King. Let the King get closer to his bedside.

Seeing Ivyna sleeping on Almero's side, the King's fantasies re-emerge. He hopes to be able to insert himself in the same bed with the two boys. And of course there was Cleantha accompanying beside him.

But the King realized when he looked at the wedding photo of Alvian and Cleantha displayed on the wall.

That crazy thought was really inappropriate. Moreover, he imagined it when he was in the room of his late sister. Surely this place has been a warm witness to the love of Alvian and Cleantha as a married couple.

"Ivy, let's go home, dear," said the King gently while trying to get rid of his jealousy.

"Hemmm," Ivyna murmured indistinctly.

The girl squirmed slowly. They seem reluctant when their sleep is disturbed by others.

Slowly, Ivyna opened her eyelids slightly to protest.

"Daddy, I'm going to bed."

"Yes, Honey. But you have to sleep in your own room" said the King carrying Ivyna.

Before leaving, the King said goodbye to Cleantha.

"Clea, once again I'm sorry that I've been so presumptuous in your room. This won't happen again. I'm going home now" said the King.

"Yes, Sir. Be careful," Cleantha replied briefly.

The king came down the steps one by one while neutralizing his feelings. Somehow he hoped Cleantha would prevent his departure, even if it was impossible.

"When should I be tormented like this? It turns out time can't make me forget Cleantha. I'm a really pathetic guy,"

the Inner King pityed himself.

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