Your Officemate's

21. A Reproach

"No. Clara said Erika's mother was unconscious and was still in the treatment room. So we had a lot of dinners before we got here"

"O'ya Clara. Here's your ordered food. You said you were hungry." One of the staff offered a food box with the name of a particular restaurant.

Erika's heart melos.

"Sister Hans, everyone, I go home first." said Clara.

"Just come, how come you go home?"

Erika's bringing was so calm when she asked Clara, that no one knew what was stirring in her heart. Erika pressed down on all the questions that were ready to slide out of her mouth. But, Hans realized there was something unusual about Erika's eyes.

"I've been here since, Rika. Accompanying brother Hans who senewen because Rika's brother was not also aware. Is it Hans's brother by himself?"

OH!! Erika's heart was like being squeezed to hear the words Clara said.

"O'yeah? Thank you then, go home." impliedly drive Erika away.

Hans realized, Erika was pretending that everything was fine.

*****

Two days of hospital rest, now Erika's body can adjust. Daily activities as long as it is not too heavy, can be done alone. Time to go home.

"This is not the way back home, sister" Erika said as she observed the road through. Little fell asleep comfortably in Erika's lap.

"I have a surprise for you. Just wait." said Hans.

Their journey leads to a luxurious residential area familiar to Erika's memory. The road to Johan and Merry's house. What will Hans do there?

Oh, they didn't stop at Johan and Merry's house.

"Where are we going? Johan's house is right up ahead."

They stopped at a minimalist white model house, not far from Johan's house. Two-storey with a size twice as large as their home. The yard is very beautiful with various plants and flowers. There was a car that Erika knew very well, stopped in front of the house, Johan's car.

"Did Johan and his wife move here? Why didn't they tell me?"

Hans stopped and parked the car next to it. Beside the house was a small building in pastel colors, apparently a shop. There is a signboard attached above the store's glass door "Mai Shop", Erika's online shop name.

"Is this Hans' sister?" Erika.

"Our old house is no longer enough to hold the five of us. From today, we'll stay here." Hans got out of the car, opened the door and picked up Baby Aroon and held him in his left hand. While his right hand was used to help Erika get out of the car.

"Welcome home Mommy and baby" Abbey and Manda rush to welcome Erika.

Ah, Erika was so stunned to see the house in front of her that she did not notice her two daughters had come over. Erika hugged and kissed them warmly.

"Welcome home?" Eric asked Hans.

"Yup! Surprise!" Hans smiled broadly.

It was true, this house was the one Erika had dreamed of. Every time after finishing visiting Johan and Merry in the luxury housing, they are always around looking - see. Often Erika fantasizes about having one of the houses there. Erika once said that she wanted to stay in this house. Houses that are not too large in size compared to other houses around it.

But it was big enough for Erika. Plus a garden in the yard. Erika really likes it. Her dream is to have a house with a beautiful yard. In the afternoon while waiting for Hans to come home, Erika will sit down with tea with her children or read a novel while enjoying the afternoon breeze. But, since there was already a small newborn, he would enjoy the sore with Aroon as well.

I like it, really like it. I wanted it so much before. Silly, once I entered this house, I felt scared. I feel like this house is too big right now. I'm afraid I can't find Brother Hans in this house. It seems, the space in this house will actually make us far apart, brother Hans."

"Welcome home, dear. Are you really recovering?" a heavy and deep voice greeted him, Johan's voice. Johan approached Erika and hugged her for a moment.

From Johan's car parked next to the house, Erika had actually expected it. There must be a hand in Johan behind this new house.

Behind Johan and Merry there is a housekeeper who has been helping Erika at home. There was also a middle-aged woman wearing a sister suit.

"She's Sister Mimi, who will help you look after Aroon." Merry explained.

The nurse in front of him nodded politely and asked for permission to bring Aroon inside. Abbey and Manda who were so enthusiastic about their new sister immediately followed.

"It's an exaggeration, Brother Merry. I can take care of it myself, after all Abbey and Manda are grown. They can help me."

"Three children, online shop, then help take care of the salary and bonuses of company employees. It was very troublesome and time-consuming. The nurse is certified and I've confirmed her track record. You can leave it to him without any anxiety. Even though you have been married for a long time, there is no harm in going on a date together. So that you continue to feel close. And no one can find a loophole." Merry paused for a moment.

"Take your time for Erika's treatment. Men always love women who look beautiful. Money is not a problem, right?" continue then.

Merry's advice was addressed to Erika, but Hans who heard it felt insinuated.

At the same time, Erika's feelings were blue. He never told Merry anything, but it seemed Merry could read his silence. As much as possible, Erika held back not to let tears come out of her eyes. His gaze shifted to the interior inside the house.

It turns out that all the furniture and wall hangings are complete. Soft wallpaper coating the wall of the family room creates a feeling of warmth and comfort when entering the room. large TVs, couches and soft carpets lining the floor of this room, will make anyone feel at home spending time there.

"It's too fancy.." murmured Erika.

"Thank you, Brother Johan, Moms. He's the one who helped so that all the processes were so quick and timely." Hans said.

"I just want you to feel safe and secure. You know our house is near here, whenever you need it, come." Johan explained that he did not want Erika to feel herself interfering. All this time, Erika was covered with anyone about her household.

"Come while you eat, Moms. Breastfeeding mothers should eat a lot." Hans offered him the snacks and juice he asked for from ART.

Hans's feelings are bad. His little heart was constantly warned. Starting from Abbey, now Merry and Johan. Inner turbulent. Is Clara's attitude so striking? Until Johan and Merry who are rarely in the office also feel.

"So far, I've seen you take good care of and look after my sister. Just one message I got to you, Hans. If one day it turns out you don't like him, please give him back nice to me. Don't hurt his heart, and neither does his body."

Hasn't lost Hans' bad taste because of Merry's words. Now followed by the words of Johan who was so straightforward, and this time was clearly addressed to him.

Slowly, but pierced and went straight to Hans' heart.

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