After Wedding (Panji And Echa)
CHAPTER 30

In front of a glass appeared a woman with her innocent face. Plain without any makeup. It was when she left early in the morning from the apartment with her mother and husband. She was told the mother not to make up from home. After all, there will be MUA and Panji choice designers who will change their appearance. Not only did the mother say the same thing, her husband said the same thing.

His eyes looked at the morning sky in the city of Jakarta, Dawn in early August 2023 with yellowish light overshadowing the towering high-rise buildings. He opened the window to breathe fresh air.

Panji's car opened from the roof, making himself want to pop his head up there. As soon as he remembered there was his mother, of course he had to maintain an attitude so as not to hear the verses of mother-mother.

Panji understands his wife's wishes, he also understands that Echa is disinclined by her mother. Equally, he was still awkward over the existence of the mother-in-law. This he conveyed when Echa expressed his desire to invite the mother to stay with them.

For now Panji still somewhat objected to the presence of the mother-in-law. Not because of fear of restraint, but because Echa is still working and he still needs a moment of deepening between partners.

The flashback

Last night when everyone was asleep, Panji sat next to his wife. After the matter about the ring for Savira becomes a long debate between the two of them. Panji knew it was not so easy that his wife would listen to his explanation. Surely he will still try to convince Echa if only his wife loved him.

"Cha, are you still mad at me?" tanya Panji slipped behind his wife's back.

There was no response from Echa, the woman's eyes were still closed. Echa's banner did not sleep, visible from the woman's face looks puffy. His fingers rubbed the smooth face of his halal woman.

"I know you're not sleeping, Cha. But one thing you must know! I love you not because since you were my wife. I've loved since our closeness after breaking up with Savira. Ever since you took a few days off, I've felt lost. It's more crowded when you say you want to resign because you're getting married. But it was unthinkable that Echa and Theresia were the same person."

"My pain is getting worse as Afan cancels your wedding plans. My pain is getting more and more congested seeing you get hurt for failing to get married. But I was happy when Ms. Laksmi offered to replace Afan as your husband."

Echa turned her back. There was no point in him hiding his feelings. Pretending to sleep can also be caught, let alone his feelings. She is now sitting in front of her husband. The two cast a glance at each other at a very close distance.

"Mas, I don't know why every deal with Savira hurts. It hurts to see you happy when you buy her a dress. You remember, Mom, I chose that dress according to my heart. Dreamy can wear it, but real it's just a dream. Slowly I realized it couldn't happen."

"Cha, since when did that taste start to grow?" ask Panji.

"Since childhood" said Echa lirih.

"Have you ever thought of opening your heart to another man?"

"Early? My dream man at the time was Brother Afan. But can only admire from afar and not to love more deeply. When I finished college, I went to Jakarta looking for you. But it was unthinkable back then that my boss was Ji's brother."

"And now how do you feel after marrying me, Cha."

"Sorry, Mas. I think that question suits you. How did you feel when you found out I was Echa? how Mas Panji felt after becoming my husband. I asked like this because I felt you were still in the shadow of Savira.

Yeah, I know that Savira has chosen another man. I've known for a long time that Pandavas love Savira. But I chose to keep quiet because I hope there is a slot to get you, Mas. It sounds bad, but it was one of my efforts and hopes. And in fact without me trying we'd be husband and wife."

"Cha, tomorrow we'll have a wedding reception. From that moment on, you were my full wife. The wife of a small businessman, Panji Agung Laksono. There's nothing more we'll hide from the crowd. It's just that it all needs a process too."

"Mas, sorry. Can I ask you something?"

"What do you want, honey?" panji's hand rubs her hair. Occasionally Panji massaged elbow fingers Echa.

"Mas, can you take my mom to live with us? I'm sorry to see you living alone in the village. You know for yourself the only thing I have is a mother." said Echa.

"Yes, I know your family is only Laksmi's mother. But ..."

"Does Panji object?"

"Actually I'm glad that mom lives with us. You have accompanied and the house became crowded. But for now I can't accept mom. I want to make time for just the two of us. Get to know each other more deeply. Without parental intervention. And if you really want mom here. Signs you should quit your job. I'm free to stay here if she's home alone."

Echa releases her hand from her husband's grasp. Inexplicably hearing a resign request was very heavy on the taste. He still wants a job, a career according to his ideals. Especially one job with her husband. Keep an eye on the banner of some woman or client who tries to seduce her husband.

Wrong thinking?

Echa stood staring at the sky filled with stars. His steps were already stuck on the balcony railing of his room. Folding both hands on a white iron fence.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Mas. I'll stop if I'm pregnant."

"What's wrong. I don't want you to be bored at home. Although I really want you to stay home. Send me food, or come to the office to deliver supplies for me. I also want you to accompany me in every company activity. Not as

manager or secretary. But as the mistress of Panji Agung Laksono."

"But what about my mother?" Echa thought her mother would be very lonely at home.

"If you're going to stay here for a while, it doesn't matter. He knows you work, will definitely be alone in the apartment. Or I'll give you a quick home so you can accompany mom. How's it?"

"Mas, don't stand out too much. Other employees can be suspicious later."

"After our wedding they won't dare to suspect you. I'll make sure of that."

"Mas, don't use your power. In the office I keep your staff, at home I'm your wife. Don't expect us your husband and wife to treat me too special. Just think"

"Well, my beloved princess mas Panji." Stylish banner giving a sign of respect to Echa.

"It's night. We're not going to have a reception tomorrow. Remember we're gonna have an event from 10am to night."

"Haa... Until night, Mas. Pity mom dong if follow until that hour."

"Just calm down. Accept order!" Echa was already in the arms of her husband. His hand was hanging around the neck of the banner. Without saying goodbye, the two of them were already struggling under the covers.

Flashback off

The car stopped in front of a hotel. Locations that already include natural tourist areas of Jakarta. Echa and Laksmi's mother had gotten out of the car with Panji holding hands. To the right of Echa holding her husband's arm. On the left is Laksmi's mother who asked Panji also took her as a mother.

In front of the room door was waiting for MUA who was ready to change the appearance of Echa.

"My mother drove me to the room where Tika and the rest of the family were waiting."

"Yes, the Panji."

After Echa goes into the make up room. The banner took her in-laws to a room where the other family had already gathered.

...****...

While in another room some women were sitting in the lobby. They've come faster than the show started. One of them got a call.

"You heard, my relatives are currently decorating the wife of Mr. Panji. I asked him for a photo but it wasn't answered. Curious how his wife Pak Panji. You guys are curious?" lani said after hanging up the phone.

"Absolute curiosity, but we can see the event later. If you know now is not a surprise anymore" said Amel.

"Well, really" said Sasha.

"What's right, Shay?" sahut Lani's.

"It's what Amel said" said Sasha.

"So no one wants to dig up a dressing room, Mr. Panji. I'm the one who left."

"Just go. If Mr. Panji finds out you're no longer in the barn. But down the bottom position. Or maybe it needs a factory." said Amel.

"The worst possibility is to be fired." added Amel.