The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 45 Deadly Questions

"Mommy Clea, I'm full" said Ivyna putting down her spoon.

"There's plenty to eat, Ivy. It's a shame that it has to be thrown away. But Mommy Clea was also already full," said Cleantha watching the leftovers on the table.

"Then who's gonna spend it, Mommy Clea?"

Cleantha shrugged her shoulders.

"Mommy Clea doesn't know either. Who else but the two of us are here? Maybe he can help spend it" Cleantha said.

Ivyna's round eyes immediately stared at the King.

"Daddy who eats yes" said Ivyna thrusting one of the dishes.

The king tried to avoid. He does not want to consume too many fatty and sweet foods at night. Moreover, he is the type of man who always keeps his athletic body shape.

"Ivy, Daddy can't eat anymore."

"Said Miss Bella, we can't throw away Daddy's food. Later we sin," said Ivyna patronizing the King.

"Come, Daddy finish the meal," Ivyna's cursing forced her father.

The king finally gave up. Inevitably he also spent the food even with a heavy heart.

Seeing the King's expression while eating his food, made Cleantha hold back a laugh. For the second time she managed to prank her haughty husband.

"If you want to laugh at me, do it. While there is still a chance," said the King quickly sipped a glass of water.

He took a few pieces of tissue on the table, then wiped his lips from the leftovers.

"I'm not laughing, sir. I was just observing the funny behavior of the two little kids at table number five" Cleantha said.

"Oh, you seem to like kids a lot."

The king looked at Ivyna.

"Look Ivy, the little brother at table number five is funny. Ivy wants a sister like that?"

"Yes Daddy, I want to. I can play every day with him. Am I gonna have a baby brother, Daddy?" ask Ivyna plain.

"Just ask Mommy Clea," the King replied casually.

"Will Mommy Clea give me a cute baby sister?" Ivyna asked looking at Cleantha solemnly.

Cleantha's face immediately reddened like an apple. The plain question of Ivyna made him shy and a bit too petty. Unexpectedly the ridiculous reason he was wearing instead turned to attack him himself.

"If Ivy wants a baby sister, just pray that Mommy Vira will recover quickly. So Mommy Vira can give a baby sister to Ivy," Cleantha replied stroking Ivyna's hair tips.

"Yes, Mommy. I want to have two baby sisters. One girl and one boy."

The king seemed unhappy with Cleantha's response, but he stopped short of giving a response.

"Sir, please bill," said the King waving to one of the servants passing by.

"Well, sir, just a minute."

"Didn't you want to wrap the food from here? Usually you always eat a large pack of snacks at night," asked the King to Cleantha.

Cleantha widened her eyes.

"Master, don't talk like that in front of Ivyna.:

Ivyna was astonished by Cleantha's strict attitude towards her father.

"Why does Mommy Clea always call Daddy with 'Master'? Unlike Mommy Vira who calls Daddy 'Honey'?" ask Ivyna.

"That's because...Daddy is older than Mommy Clea," Cleantha replied stammering.

"But Mommy Clea is also my Mommy. Mommy Clea should have called Daddy 'Honey', just like Mommy Vira. Mommy Clea loves Daddy, right?" ivyna asked, forcing Cleantha to answer.

The second question Ivyna threw really did make Cleantha tick dead. I don't know what answer he'll give the little girl.

If he answers dear, then the King will be misunderstood and the bigger the head. If he answers no, he will disappoint Ivyna. She should set a good example as a mother, Ivyna continued.

One hand the King propped up his chin while observing Cleantha. The corner of her lips lifted up, as if enjoying the moment where Cleantha felt awkward as well as cornered. And of course she was so looking forward to the answer Cleantha would give her daughter.

"Hmmm, Mommy Clea...."

It is unfortunate that the precious moment is disturbed, because the waiter has come to bring the bill.

"Sir, here's the bill" said the waiter handed him a small tray with a note sheet on it.

The king looked disappointed that Cleantha had yet to finish her answer. Unlike Cleantha who actually felt saved from the crocodile hole.

Reluctantly, the King read the bill and asked the waiter to bring the EDC machine.

"Of course Mommy Clea loves Daddy," replied the King as he looked at Cleantha with his tail.

"The King is very confident. Who loves him, too,"

As soon as the servant came, the King finished his payment.

"Let's go home, Ivy. Tomorrow you have to go to school" said the king holding his daughter.

"But tomorrow Daddy and Mommy Vira have to take my report at school."

The king patted his own forehead. He almost forgot that tomorrow he had to carry out his duties as a parent.

"Oh, yes, dear. Sorry, Daddy forgot. Tomorrow Daddy will definitely come to see Miss at school."

"Daddy if tomorrow's good and I'm a champion, will Daddy give me a prize?" tanya Ivyna is excited.

"of course. You may ask for anything, Daddy will grant it. Daddy gave you a gift because you've always been diligent in learning."

"Thanks Daddy," said Ivyna, peeping at King's cheek.

Cleantha was also touched by the familiarity of her father and daughter.

The sight made him miss his father who is still lying sick.

When she was Ivyna's age, Cleantha had never had the affection of her father. Never mind being hugged or kissed, even being seen is very rare. His existence is only seen one eye. Sometimes the father wished he had never been born into the world.

When her father accepted her as a child, the situation forced them to separate.

Cleantha's eyes began to tear.

"Mommy, let's go home" said Ivyna tugging at Cleantha's hand, which was drowned in her daydream.

The king plucked his finger in front of Cleantha's face.

"They were all daydreaming in crowded places. Do you want to go home or stay at this restaurant?"

While removing the clear liquid in the corner of her eyes, Cleantha hugged Ivyna's shoulder.

"I.iya, let's go home Ivy," said Cleantha ignoring the King's insinuations.

Ivyna took the King and Cleantha by the hand and stepped out of the restaurant.

While jumping small Ivyna hummed, singing an English-speaking children's song.

But their steps stopped because they passed a man.

"Ivyna," scolded the man.

"Uncle Alvian," Ivyna exclaimed happily.

Cleantha was surprised to see Alvian in the same restaurant as her.

"Why should I meet Mr. Alvian here? He'll know that I lied by pretending to be sick,"

cleantha thought she was feeling clumsy.

Next to Alvian, stood a girl in a black dress. The girl was young and had a pretty face. Her hair was wavy with a smooth body and porcelain-clear skin.

The beautiful girl observed Ivyna, then Cleantha and the King alternately.

"You're so pretty, Ivy. Uncle's happy to see you here" said Alvian pinching Ivyna's nose.

"When do you want to play at my house?" ask spoiled Ivyna.

"Later Saturday, Uncle will play with Ivyna."

"Al, are you going to have dinner at this restaurant too?" asked the King to look at his brother.

"Yes, Brother. Introduce this Ayesha, Mr. Pramudya's daughter," said Alvian introduced the girl beside him.

"Ayesha, this is my brother King Adhiyaksa."

"Good night, Lord King. I've often seen your pictures in business magazines. Finally I can meet you in person," Ayesha reached out her hand.

"Thank you, Ayesha. Nice to meet you," replied the King smiling.

"And this is my sister's wife, Cleantha," Alvian told Cleantha.

Alvian paused for a moment staring at Cleantha's appearance.

Although his eyes look sad, but his brother-in-law is in good health.

There was no sign that Cleantha was as ill as Mr. Setyo had suggested. Cleantha is wearing a party dress and enjoying dinner with the King.

Seeing Alvian looking at Cleantha, Ayesha squinted her eyes. He did not like to see Alvian even pay attention to his sister-in-law. Moreover, the King's wife looks the same age as him.

"Hello, Cleantha, I'm Ayesha, Alvian's future fiancee," Ayesha said.

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