They Say, I'm a Liar

Misbehavior

“This must be because of another child, right Pi?”

“Not just about the child, Van,” denied Andreas softly. But Ivander was convinced that his father only wanted Evelyn to give him a grandchild.

“Million times Ivan says this to Papi. Please respect Ivan and Ev's decision not to have children. Didn't Ivon already give two cute grandchildren to Papi?”

Andreas seemed to be breathing heavily. He knew this conversation would be difficult. Because Ivander loved Evelyn so much. But, no sincerity was seen from Evelyn's attitude to Ivander—her firstborn.

“Papi has said, this is not just a matter of heredity. Papi doesn't like to see Ev thinking only of her own life, as if you're not her husband!”

Ivander rubbed his face rough. The man in front of him was his real father. The father he loved so much. How not, since 20 years ago, when the mother died, Andreas was the one who took care of his two children. At the time, Ivander was 17 years old. And until this moment, despite his age of almost 40 years, the father who always helps and guides him. Even when they would meet clients, Andreas who always tidied up the clothes he wore.

Ivander could only nod slowly at the last message from his father, before leaving the CEO's office.

“Try to get to know Qeiza first. If there is no sense of interest whatsoever, Qeiza will be Ivona.”'s personal secretary

And, here's Ivander now. Sitting together enjoying a meal at a table in the restaurant of one of the five-star hotels in Yogyakarta. Ivander repeatedly stole a glance at the woman who was too focused on her morning meal.

Without a word thrown. Without any pleasantries. Only the sound of the clanking of spoons was heard from the direction of the woman. Didn't the woman always have a cheerful conversation with the father, while enjoying breakfast together? Why is it so different when they are just two?

There's only a pinch that Ivander can do. Previously, the man was just trying to melt the atmosphere. Hoping that after he cleared his throat, the woman would ask him something. Even if you just ask 'why'? He would be happy to explain that he did not want any awkwardness between them.

However, after the deheman he issued, any questions or statements did not come out of the pink lips. The woman just stared at Ivander. Without blinking, without a word, just staring deeply. That made Ivander wrong.

Something he never felt before.

Wrong attitude!

Even when meeting Evelyn, the man never felt this way wrong. Dashingly, directly invite Evelyn who is so perfect, to establish a relationship after several times met.

There was a subtle swish felt by Ivander, as Qeiza's round eyes looked at him without a blink. Ivander couldn't even stare back at the hazel-colored netra. Andreas Bratajaya's eldest son, turned his face and immediately downed, the milk in front of him.

“I went back to the room first. You continue to eat.”

Without hearing the reply from Qeiza, the man hurriedly pulled his steps, away from the woman who managed to make him misbehave. While Qeiza stared at Ivander's back slowly away, then continued to eat the dish in front of him.

***

Ivander broke down, then rubbed his face rough. He felt guilty for Evelyn. There was a subtle sigh that managed to snatch into the crack of his heart. That wasn't supposed to happen. He is a married man. They had promised to sail the household ark alone. Really just the two forever. Childless. And ... Without presenting another figure in the middle of the two.

There's no answer.

Ivander repeatedly tried to contact Evelyn. However, many times the man only hears a connecting note ending with the operator's speech, if the number he is dialing cannot receive the call.

Ivander forgot, if it's only eight in the morning. The wife has not yet opened her eyes. In fact, the woman may have just fallen asleep. Because at four this morning, the new wife replied to a message from him. That said if the woman had just arrived home, after partying last night with her social friends.

Ivander let out a heavy sigh.

Evelyn is not used to waking up in the morning. Every day, when Ivander left for work, it was certain that his wife was still wrapped in a blanket. In fact, the woman did not open her eyes in the slightest when Ivander kissed her forehead, while about to leave for work.

Furthermore, Ivander will be in the office until evening. Evelyn will sleep until lunch time. The woman will relax at home, or go pampering herself to a salon or shopping center until evening.

After the morning begins with not greeting each other, Ivander will return to greet Evelyn when night falls. Maybe even in the middle of the night. Because the wife more often spend the night, by gathering with her social friends.

During their ten-year marriage, Ivander and Evelyn rarely even communicated directly. They often send each other short messages, or talk on mobile phones.

Therefore, for the sake of fostering that love so as not to fade, Ivander always took a sabbatical every six months. He will spend time with his wife for an entire week, with a vacation to the country of his choice. Chanting while accompanying the wife shopping, in the countries they visit.

Lonesome.

Maybe what Ivona said was true. During her ten years of marriage to Evelyn, the warmth was only she got in bed. That's also, if the wife is not too tired after the party.

Ivander did not not understand if in the corner of his heart there was a cavity.

Evelyn never took care of him. Even just by preparing clothes for him to work. But that's not about. Ivander accepts every advantage and disadvantage of Evelyn. Ivander will adore his wife, just as his father did to his mother.

Andreas is a role model for Ivander in running a married life. Ivander will love only one woman, exactly Andreas— his father. That was Ivander's determination long ago.

However, now, there was another half a woman's name passing through his mind.

Qeiza Hikaru's.

Since the beginning of his meeting with the one-child widow, Ivander has been amazed. Especially when Qeiza was taking care of Andreas. The woman painstakingly reminded and helped Andreas take various drugs and multivitamins, every day. The woman was kind-hearted and attentive. Just like his mother.

Ever since the father expressed his desire to make Qeiza a son-in-law. Never a day, Ivander missed watching the woman. Is it wrong of him to expect someone to notice him?

Because the woman who stayed by his side, would never be able to show him that.