Become Him
Open the door

Lunch this time, was dejavu for Rachel. He sat in one corner of the restaurant with Nata with a menu that served, Mango sticky rice. The food that made him feel prioritized by Nata.

But this time, only two mouthfuls could he enjoy while the rest he stirred was unclear. Rachel is not as greedy as usual. This is her favorite food.

“What food is bad?” Nata noticed Rachel who had just daydreamed.

Rachel shakes. He put his spoon and turned to pay attention to the ring Martha pinned on her ring finger. Ivana said the ring was a gift from Bary's late mother. The ring was passed down for generations to all daughters-in-law, and Rachel was the current holder.

A pride, right?

“What does the ring make you uncomfortable?” The two-door refrigerator turned into a human testpack, senghitip.

Again, Rachel nodded. He breathed his coarse breath with a glaring mind, recalling his conversation with Martha this morning.

“You gave this to me, but do not know why I feel, eemmm how ya?” Rachel plays her ring with a giddy feeling.

“You feel bad because we're going to split?” nata asked as she rubbed the remaining melted fla on the corner of Rachel's lips with her soft thumb.

Rachel just turned her head, Nata's attitude made her heart beat very fast. His concentrated netra was too fixed looking at his round eyes. Is it so sweet that Nata treats the woman he loves?

“If that's how you feel, I just want to say, don't feel burdened. Mama gave it to you, as a form of affection for you. Not to give you a load.”

“As with any future relationship, you remain part of the Wijaksono.” family Resolute Nata, trying to drive out Rachel's baldness.

Rachel nodded in understanding. Somehow he felt that Nata did not want to suppress Rachel at all. Nata gives a very wide space to think but his feelings tend to be conical.

“Still want to continue eating or want to go somewhere else?” tawar Nata later. She saw Rachel had no appetite.

“I want to go home.” Her request.

“Okey.” Nata immediately raised his hand to ask for bill. Not long the transaction made by the man and Rachel just looked at the figure of Nata who then acted coldly at the waiter who approached him.

It was like seeing clearly the difference in the treatment Nata had done to her and others. Is he that special now?

“There's something you want to say?”

Nata subconsciously looked back at Rachel. Because of daydreaming Rachel to not realize that her husband's transaction is complete.

“Em, no.” Rachel immediately regained her senses. He gulped down the ice water in front of him until his teeth throbbed in pain.

Akh shit, because of Nata's gaze he became unfocused. What he wanted to drink was actually fruit juice, but instead drank a glass filled with melting ice cubes.

“You all right?” nata asked as she saw Rachel grimacing in pain.

“Gak nothing.” Rachel said, holding shame half-dead, because of misbehavior by Nata.

He left his desk first.

“Chel, wait!” Nata soon followed him.

But Rachel ran away trying to dodge and,

“Akh!” almost he fell slipping because of his high heels.

“Rachel!” luckily Nata immediately ran and managed to hold Rachel's body not to fall.

Rachel was completely stunned in shock, her eyes rounded looking at Nata who was supporting her body and looking at her worriedly. His hand held tightly to Nata's arm. He could not imagine that Nata was late to chase him and he fell, what would happen to the baby.

“You okay?” Nata looked at him worriedly. He held onto Rachel's body tightly.

“Eng-ngak.” Rachel quickly.

He tried to let go of Nata's embrace and stood up straight.

“Akh!” but just as Rachel stepped on her foot, she already felt enough pain to make her grimace in pain.

Nata keeps hold of Rachel so she doesn't fall.

“Hah, in a carry? But will others see?” Rachel looked around the crowded cafe. It would be a shame if he got carried by Nata.

“Before the judge taps the hammer, we are still husband and wife. Why should I be ashamed?” asked Nata nonchalantly.

He lifted Rachel's light body with both of his sturdy arms.

For a moment Rachel fell silent at Nata's words. Her husband said, before the judge knocked the hammer, they were husband and wife. But wouldn't they become strangers after that? Why does his mind melt? Shouldn't he be relieved?

Along the way to the car, Rachel still looked at Nata's face. His hand that was coiled around Nata's neck made his gaze difficult to shift from Nata.

“I massage your legs briefly. If it still hurts, we go to the masseuse.” Speak Nata with great determination. Rachel could see his worried face. The cold face was already able to express itself and Rachel no longer had any trouble reading Nata's every expression.

“Hem.” Rachel said without taking her eyes off Nata's handsome face. He saw Nata's watchful eyes as he headed towards the parking lot. Apparently, there are many things that have changed Nata.

Rachel was sitting in the seat next to Nata. While Nata crouches down to check Rachel's legs, he takes off his suit and closes it over Rachel's thigh. Maybe worried about the skirt in Rachel's wear raised and visible to others.

“What's this side hurting?” Nata pressed Rachel's ankle.

“Akh, yes, pain.” Rachel tried to pull her leg. Turns out he really sprained

“If so, briefly, I massage first.”

Nata took the P3K box on the dashboard and used the oils to massage Rachel's legs slowly.

Rachel saw Nata's nakedness while taking care of her feet. The massage was gentle and did not make Rachel in pain. Again, Rachel saw Nata's best efforts for herself.

“Mas,” call Rachel.

“Ya.” Nata's attention immediately turned to the pretty face before him.

“Am I too hard to massage?”

Rachel shakes.

“I want to ask for something,” Rachel said without hesitation.

“Sure, say what you want?”

Rachel stared fixedly at Nata's eyes who were staring at her lovingly. A look Rachel had never seen when they were together before.

“Let's go to a psychologist and marriage consultant. I want to rethink my decision.” His request with great earnestness.

Nata was silent for a moment. This time, he sees Rachel who is trying to understand him and maintain their marriage. Something Nata had not expected before.

“Sure. When are you ready to go?” Nata showed the same effort. He wants to improve their marriage.

“Besok.” Rachel with complete confidence.

Nata smiled a little. He bowed for a moment, giving thanks in his heart.

“Thank you, because you are willing to try to see and understand me especially our relationship from a different point of view.” Reveal Nata with full haru.

“Yes, I want to try to understand our relationship rationally, not just emotionally. Because I know, everyone can change. But as far as the change goes, we never know. It's possible, in our marriage, it's not just us who have problems. Except me too.” Sort Rachel with great determination.

Nata understood. She grabbed Rachel's hand and held it tightly. He kissed the delicate hand several times, making Rachel's heart beat fast to see the expression of Nata's love that he felt reached his heart.

“Thank you Chel. Thank you very much.” Nata was unable to speak anymore.

Rachel just smiled a little, somehow the corner of her heart warmed up again seeing all Nata's attitude.

The journey home to Nata and Rachel. Traffic is no longer a problem for both. The longer they travel to eat, the more time they can spend together.

Then at what angle did Rachel's feelings end up pursing?

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