Wife On Paper

Chapter 228 Switzerland and Carla

A week passed. Dani's back in Switzerland. The young man finally really decided to end his position as manager in some coffee shop that he had with some of his best friends. He is just an investor now. While teaching some of his best friends to replace him.

Come to think of it, there is actually nothing burdensome for him to remain in Switzerland, other than the effort he has. So what was the real reason he didn't want to go home and instead challenged the father to part with Ara?

Traumatizing. Something that seems trivial if only delivered. Even those who experience it can seem ordinary unless he rubs against the same thing again. They tend to seek safety by refusing or avoiding. As much as possible do the straight thing.

That's right what the teacher said, Mr. Albert. During his time in Switzerland, Dani tends to close himself to women, whoever it is. He does not like to be noticed by anyone who is female.

What about Carla? A woman his father's age who is the owner of the house that usually visited Dani and his friends. Even Mr. Albert doesn't know that with Carla, Dani is as ordinary as he is.

It turns out that Carla's beliefs and past, that's the reason. Carla lost everyone she loved in a terrible accident that happened a dozen years ago. Only he, the survivor, he's the only one. Even on the same day he lost all his family, he almost committed suicide and cried before God, why not bring him along.

Carla is married and has a five-year-old son. At that time, her husband and son picked up her family from the village to take her home. The plan, they will celebrate Carla's child's birthday a few days later. But unfortunately, a great accident took everything.

Carla's heart was wounded. The woman was traumatized, just like Dani, just a different cause. Carla becomes quiet and does all her work without even talking. She used to help cook in the school kitchen, where Dani studied.

Their meeting was nothing special. They never spoke before. There was an incident, which brought them close.

One day, Carla who misses her husband and child can only be in her room. Both of his hands hugged a photo he made a memory of. Without carla knowing, Dani went straight into her house while calling the woman and there was no answer.

The young man came to his house because he wanted to convey a message from the head of the dormitory to Carla. As soon as he saw his room open and faintly heard people crying, Dani rushed in. And he was shocked to see Carla in a mess while hugging a frame.

Without saying anything, Carla showed me the photo she was holding. And the young man understood, if the woman was longing or maybe going back to remembering the incident that caused her trauma. Dani had heard the tragic death story of the entire Carla family from the house's head mother.

The young man approached, then carried Carla in his arms, until Carla's cries subsided.

The following days, they grew closer like Dani's relationship with Yulia's aunt or all the women she knew from childhood including the oma. They often talk, or even garden together with other children. Carla thinks of Dani as her own child and so does Dani, she seems to find the figure of the oma back.

They are close because of circumstances, united by the poignant trauma of the past that may not be left behind. But clearly, Dani is still a private who is closed to foreigners, including Ara who he considers the cause of death of the oma.

As for Carla, she had already made peace with herself. Until he becomes patient and friendly to anyone. They all considered brothers. And the children of Dani's age, he considered as his son.

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"Mom, if Merra's getting older, can I find a contract?" Ara was in Fatimah's mom's room at the moment. She intended to take the baby out of fear of trouble because it was now a break. But Fatimah's mother even forbade him to take Merra, because the baby was sleeping soundly in the bed of the old woman.

"You don't feel right here?" ask Fatimah ma'am lirih.

"It's not so, Mom." Ara was in Fatimah's arms. "I just want to be independent, after all Mas Adrian must be here often, maybe even every year will be here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Yesterday I was able to hide myself. While now I'm not sure because there's already Merra. Since the stomach, Merra could already feel the presence of her father. I'm afraid everything will fail and it can't be fixed anymore, ma'am."

Ara looked down, her eyes glazed. " I'm sorry mom, son.I'm sorry Mas, God will answer our soul mate, come back or so like this, "say Ara in the heart.

"Mother, you're calmer here. Outside you don't know anyone, son." Ms. Fatimah did not turn her head the head of the orphanage where Ara grew up chose to remain beside Merra.

"I promise I'll visit here often, Mom. I plan to open a flower shop. Can while taking care of Merra and do not need to go anywhere."

"Think about it really. Everyone here loves Merra. They can all help you look after her, Ra. Besides, I heard you could make some cookies to sell. Just follow that first." Fatimah came out of her room without even looking at Ara.

It was possible that the woman was sad and worried, if Ara still decided to leave from there. But Ara's decision was unanimous. He will be independent, and start his own business.

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"Much more?"

"A few more, sir. But if you want to rest, let me take the place. You look tired, are you okay?" The eagle bowed respectfully then placed some files in front of Adrian.

The man just kept quiet, took the paper proffered at him and examined it.

"Or do you need something?" The eagle even willingly twisted his body to return to nearby Adrian just to ask that.

"Today's the umpteenth time you've asked the same thing, Lang. Did you forget?" Adrian looked up then smiled faintly hearing the attention that might be considered trivial by some. But it is certainly not a trivial thing for the two people who have long partnered.

"Sorry, Sir. You look pale. I was just .. worried," said the Eagle who was still lowered not showing his face.

"Thank you." Adrian's hand touched the Eagle's arm. After all these years together. Nothing made the sad atmosphere so obvious when the master was just with him. Other than this time, when the wife lost her. And this is also the first time Adrian said thank you very sincerely to him.

"I need to calm myself for a moment. Still a few months away, I have to be strong here before the owner comes" Adrian said. The man got up and headed to his private room to rest there. "Some more, you're the one taking over!"

"Siapp sir."

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"He's all right?"

"Yes, Brother."

"Help what he needs, even if he has to use various ways or reasons. You can claim it to me afterwards" said a man sitting in his room.

"Ck, another entrepreneur. Not like I had to work hard just got rich." The handsome guy like a k-pop idol broke up afterwards. "Sister why help him? sister like?"

"Who doesn't like it? I'm sure you'll love it for a long time too. But you have to stay on your path. Professional, and don't wear a heart. Because you're the only way I can help her." The man wearing the ash blazer stood up, then leaned his body on the end of the table, facing his cousin's sister.

"Don't talk carelessly! I just love him, no one else. It's a different matter!"

"All right, the important thing is my pocket money don't forget." The handsome man patted his cousin. Then he rushed to somewhere.

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Ara was stunned in front of the door, looking at the scene in front of her. Ori or doctor Oryza, is now asleep in the hall with Merra in her arms. An hour ago, while he was busy in the kitchen, a strong man just wanted to be called the name without the frills of the doctor came suddenly. And that little baby is the reason.

Ori says she misses Merra, because these past few weeks, the man has been busy and could not come to the orphanage at all. In the end, Ara let Merra play with Ori in this spacious room just the two of them. And it was unexpected that they were both asleep.

Ara stepped slowly, approaching. Even Ori was still wearing her jacket and instead stuffed Merra into the grey jacket. He lay on his back with his head resting on Merra's sling and Ori's hands held Merra in his arms.

"You should be the one there" Ara said in her heart. Ara stopped before reaching near Ori and Merra who were like her father and daughter. The woman rushed back to her room to pick up a pillow to give to Ori.

"Emmm."

"I'm sorry, you must have waited a long time to fall asleep," said Ara bumbling. Both of his hands held onto Merra's body that was about to fall. Ori is shocked when Ara almost lifts the man's head, and replaces Merra's sling with the pillow she was carrying.

"Me and you are Mama Merra. You are as official as you are in the hospital. Except in that place, we can just talk normally as friends. Don't be too stiff" said Ori straightened. The man hugged Merra tightly which he then sat down with.

"Sleep him in his box." Ori handed the little baby over from her carrier which Ara greeted.

"You, emm ... I mean you, want to drink something? Let Sinta make it."

"Coffee, don't be too sweet. Yes, yesterday you asked for a contract near the roadside, right?"

"Yes, did you find him? Then we'll just talk here. Let Merra I carry. I'll have Sinta make some coffee for a moment."

"Merra was left here, you made me coffee. If you tell someone else, he'll be in our conversation. You said yesterday, don't want everyone to know before you actually find the right and comfortable contract for Merra."

"Totally so." Ara smiled shyly. Even Ori remembered every word she said yesterday.

The woman rushed into the kitchen making coffee then returned again to the Hall.

"How was that. Is the area close to the home? Not expensive, right?" Ara sat down next to Merra who was put to bed by the pillow.

Ori sipped her coffee for a moment. "Patience, let me wet my throat first,"

"Sorry."

"You're saying too much sorry, Mama Merra." Ori tapped softly on Ara's forehead with her fingers.

"Dam!" ara's eyes glared at the man who was more worthy of being her sister than the child's specialist.

"Ha ha ha. You're just like my mom. It's grumpy! Okay, we're serious now. I found that house. About two miles from the orphanage. In a housing, the owner intends to sell it, but if only to sign it can also."

"In the meantime, I'll just sign him. My money should be divided for other needs,"

"If possible, I suggest it is better to buy. If it contracts a more expensive fall. I can lend you money."

"No, need. As per my ability alone, having a job just yet, I must have a debt to you. It was hard to imagine."

"No flowers or conditions. Else Ma, I'm not a loan shark and that's halal money. Money while I work in the hospital."

"I can't get it back quickly. You need it to meet your needs as well. It's not necessary." Ara looked at Oryza's face. There was no doubt from the eyes of the man.

"Not give it back is okay. Just relax."

"No! Upps...." Ara silenced her own mouth which unintentionally screamed in shock. He forgot that Merra was sleeping there. Fortunately the baby was stubborn so it was not disturbed in the slightest.

"Just think about it. You need a lot. If you feel burdened, nagging is not a problem or return it as you can. Remember that! I only intend to help, nothing else," said Ori reiterated his intention.

Next Ori pampit home, his conversation with Ara about the house he has conveyed. And the miss on the chubby Merra was treated. The man was seen wearing his earphones while walking to his car.

"How's it?" Sound from across.

"How's what? I think it's as easy as turning the palm. I didn't know he was that stubborn" Ori fiercely told someone he called big brother, who was currently contacting him.

"Have it, just give it. I'll change your money."

"Ruthahh ... If only it were that easy I would definitely not have dizzy until today. Just save your money first. I can't give it away for no good reason. He'll suspect."

"All right, I'll just give it to you. What matters is not long. His house is being sold to someone else" the caller said.

"Sister is just there. Already said it needs a contract, even the shrill that was purchased. It will be a headache to lie," said Ori ketus.

"Yeah ... Hello .. Sis? Hello.." -...."

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