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Flashbacks
"Sorry, is the young master looking for a young Miss?" Bi Ai approached Archie who was still confused looking for the whereabouts of his wife.
"Yes. Did Bi Ai see it?" Ask Archie expectantly.
"Yes sir, I saw Miss Auryn walking towards the back garden." Bi Ai pointed out the direction where the young Miss was going.
"alright. Thank you Bi." Said Archie.
"Wait for Mister, there's something Aunty wants to say." Bia Ai prevents Archie from leaving because he has to convey something important.
"What's Bi?"
"That's Young Master. Actually, Mrs Chris and Ms. Cerry asked Ms. Auryn to monitor the work in the kitchen. Even Miss Auryn was not allowed to rest, Auntie saw her legs damp from standing too long. Pregnant women can't stand for too long sir, pity her." Archie was surprised by Bi Ai's explanation, he knew the old woman was always honest and never lied.
"Why didn't Aunt tell Ar or Mommy?"
"They threaten everyone sir. Sorry, Aunt couldn't do anything about it either." Said Bi Ai full of regret.
"Already Bi. But they don't do anything else, do they?"
"No sir, that's all."
"alright. Thanks Bi, Ar will catch up with Auryn now."
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"Why drink? It's your brother's happy day." Zach sees his son enjoying a drink at the bar alone.
"It's okay, Dadd, Ar just wants a drink." Archie reasoned.
"May Daddy come?"
"certain." Archie invited Zach to sit next to him, he also poured drinks for his father.
"Would you like to hear a story?"
"What's Dadd's story?" Zach begins to recount his childhood, including Archie. A smile never came off the face, considering that the man loved his little family so much. Archie confirmed all his father's stories because he could remember how Zach always acted fairly on the three of them plus Cassey another one who became his dependents.
"Huh, it feels like Daddy wants to go back to those times. The time when you were little and still needed Daddy, Daddy's responsibility. Now you've grown up and chosen your own responsibilities." Zach said.
"You know Ar, before you were. Daddy almost lost your Mommy out of selfishness. Daddy thinks the path that Daddy chose is the best, in fact it is not. In we build a household, it should be discussed and negotiated together. Because being married means bringing together two emotions, two personalities and also two thoughts to become one." Zach paused his sentence for a moment.
"Ar, when you've chosen Auryn for your life, it means you've made him your responsibility. Empty your heart and just fill it with the woman of your choice. Position your wife like your Mommy, let alone to hurt her, ignore her has made a mother's heart hurt. Remember, your wife is pregnant right now. Nothing a pregnant woman needs but her husband by her side."
"Daddy doesn't know what's going on between you. Whatever it is, Daddy's responsible for reminding you because Daddy's been in your position now." Hearing all the words from his father, Archie can only be silent digesting every advice.
"Well, after Daddy knows everything, Daddy's still gonna talk like this?" Archie.
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On Auryn's side, the woman was disappointed in her husband's attitude, who just kept quiet without wanting to know what really happened. On the side of Archie, the man could not hear the story of his wife's version which would of course take his mother's side, that's what he was in his mind at this time.
That's why he didn't ask even talk to Auryn. He thought, let it go like this at least until people know the big secret and that's when he'll make up his mind.
Today is another weekend, Celo invites Auryn to shop for baby equipment because a few days ago Auryn pregnancy age has entered the sixth month.
"Are you ready, baby?" Celo went into his son's room after knocking on the door.
"A little more Momm" said Auryn.
"Mommy, wait in front, baby."
"Yes Momm."
Auryn had trouble choosing clothes because of the size of his stomach that increased. Forced to use a cardigan to cover the part of his stomach that is too tight.
"Wait." Before stepping out, Archie who had noticed Auryn from behind the glass door between the room and the balcony stopped his wife.
"…." - ".Auryn turned around without a sound. This is the first time since the last week after their fight.
An unexpected incident happened after, the man walked up to her to hug her tightly. Auryn was shocked, the first interaction after they did not say hello this week.
"Be careful when you're outside, take care of yourself and your child." Imbuh Archie after breaking their embrace. Not only did he get there, the man who was going to be a father also kissed Auryn's long forehead, acting up into his distended stomach.
Auryn's face is red, every woman will be withered if treated with sweetness and warmth. Auryn is no exception, who is just an ordinary human being and sometimes wants warmth more than her own husband.
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"About Mommya's granddaughter a boy or a girl huh?" Along the way, Celo continued to chatter about the development of his grandson who was still in the womb of his son-in-law.
"Celo doesn't know either, which is important she's healthy Momm." Imbuh Auryn while gently rubbing his stomach.
"Yes, you're right, baby. Nanny's granddaughter, healthy to be born into this world, baby." Not to be outdone, Celo also rubbed Auryn's stomach to make the owner warm his heart.
Celo took Auryn in and out of the baby supply store at the largest mall in their country. There provides the entirety of what a new born baby needs as well as giving birth, and all also from well-known brands.
"Mm.Momm, we should shop in ordinary places. It's too much, it's only used for a while." True what Auryn said, but Celo still kekeh his decision.
"Mommy knows it, baby. But this is Mommy's first grandchild, Alterio's first granddaughter in Daddy's generation. Even if it's only for a little while, we can keep it for your next child. Mommy used to be like that too, Al and Ar's baby gear you could use for Seth." Clearly Celo, inevitably Auryn just follow the words of his in-laws.
"What color do we choose?" Confusion is clearly illustrated on Celo's face because he does not know the gender of his grandson.
"Pick Momm's neutral colors, so it doesn't matter what gender you're in." Auryn chose the middle course.
"Ah yes, you're right, dear. When your husband used to, Mommy chose colors for boys. Lucky Seth is also a boy otherwise it must be cute girls wear boys' clothes." They laughed together remembering Celo's past.
Household means to unite two emotions, two personalities and also two thoughts to become one. The best households are those who are open to each other and trust each other, between husband and wife. __areumkang__
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