Butterfly In You
Chapter 35: The Suffering of a Contract Wife

Lilis had several times turned her head around the watch that circled her left wrist. While occasionally sticking a fork into food lazily. Apparently before lunch time, Lilis and her new husband went to a mall located in downtown Banyuwangi.

Their goal was to celebrate their wedding day, alone. It was a small honeymoon. However, the scenery that Lilis saw or the treatment that Lilis got, is not a romantic thing like newly married couples in general. Shehan did not criticize Lilis. Keep busy with endless conversations on mobile.

"Hello, good day .. oh, yes, yes. About the cooperation project of the time ...."

'Mas Shehan is busy calling!' lilis could only murmur inwardly.

Even if you are not receiving a phone call or Shehan himself is calling someone else, the focus of Shehan's eyes and his mind is not far from the smart screen. Though there was already a glass of drink and a plate of food presented in front of him with the same menu as Lilis.

Just a sip of the cold drink was sipped. The rest was left alone, as was the case with food and his own wife. Then Lilis dyed, circulating her gaze around. Saturated at the boring sight before his eyes.

Wanting to complain about Shehan's attitude, she's just a contract wife. The suffering of a contract wife, yes it is like this. His status alone was that of a wife, but the existence of Lilis was not even considered to exist, almost like a ghost.

Continuing to rumble, Lilis finally left her fork and food on the plate, along with opening the phone as well. On a social media app, many of the Lilis brothers uploaded photos of her wedding. Not to forget the photo also marked Lilis's social media account.

Despite being a contract wife, Lilis was still an ordinary woman. He also wanted to post a photo of his wedding with Shehan. Although initially scared, Lilis finally determined to upload a photo.

In a matter of seconds, a lot of friends, relatives and also acquaintances Lilis who liked the photo upload. They also give happy words and prayers to grandparents in the comments column.

However, only a moment of Lilis happiness lasted. She realized in between the busyness of Shehan, it turns out her husband still took the time to give a sign of likes and comments on the photo upload Sarah-former wife Shehan who also uploaded a photo at the same time. Not only comments, Shehan also gave a heart emoji to his comments because Sarah took a picture with Nurbanu.

'It's your fate, Lis, like this. You have to be patient and self-conscious. Remember your status is just a figure. Don't dream of getting more attention.' Lilis tried to warn herself.

"Mas Shehan," call Lilis, soft.

Shehan looked flat. A little bit away from the phone. "What's wrong?" the tanya is flat too, not at all friendly.

"Why hasn't the food been eaten?"

Glancing at food at a glance. "Oh, I'm still full."

"But it's lunch time, Mom. Must eat on time, so as not to hurt."

"Yes, I'll eat soon." Shehan looked at Lilis' plate. "You have not spent your food."

"Yes, Mas. I'll spend it soon."

"Come, hurry up and spend it! I'm still busy working."

"Yes, Mum."

Lilis placed her phone on the table, re-plugging the fork into the food piece. Compared to the reverse with Shehan who is back busy with his phone.

**

Three hours passed in the mall just like that. Nothing special happened. No pleasant chats. There are no photos of the two as newlyweds. Even when walking, they are far apart. Lilis was left behind. Shehan was still busy calling in front of him.

With a sad look, Lilis noticed that a couple with their son were walking in the opposite direction. The husband conversed affectionately with his wife while carrying their child on the back. The man's wife was very happy. Her smile was wide open, while occasionally joking with her husband and son.

'When do I have such a harmonious family?' lirih Lilis, sad.

Most daydreamed, as a result Lilis did not pay attention to the road in front of her and as a result, she hit a pair of lovers who were passing by.

Duk!

"Akh!" decak Lilis, sick. When his head hit the young man's chest.

Lilis looked down embarrassed, getting sadder. "I'm sorry, Ma'am."

"Sorry! Pardon me! That's why they have eyes!"

"Alright, Honey! Come on, let's just go! I'm okay, you!" said the Youth to her lover.

While irritating, the Girl finally obeyed the young man's request. He hugged his lover's arm tightly and continued on their way.

Shehan who was busy calling, had seen the incident. He stopped to wait for Lilis. Meanwhile, Lilis, after the incident continued to walk down. He wanted to hide his gloomy face.

With Lilis in Shehan's position, suddenly the man reached out his right hand, making Lilis stunned, reflexively raising her head.

"Mas ...," said Lilis, slowly. His eyes looked at the husband.

"Hold my hand" Shehan said.

For a moment Lilis was confused. "Holding my hand?"

"Yes, give me your hand and hold my hand."

She hesitated, but Lilis slowly reached out her hand and grabbed Shehan's hand. A moment later, Shehan clasped Lilis' hand tightly. The warmth immediately clashed on their respective palms.

"Maas ...." Lilis stared inside.

"I'll lead you so you don't bump into people anymore." Shehan turned around and swung a step forward.

Although Shehan had a cold face when he said that, for some reason Lilis's heart niche became warm. It was as warm as Shehan's palm grasping it. The two of them walked down the street to the mall, then returned to Nining's house.

**

Tomorrow.

A wave of hands and tears accompanied Lilis' departure from her mother's home, about to return to Bali with Shehan. Although it was hard for Lilis to leave the middle-aged woman as well as her sister-Doni. However, Lilis had to go back to the Husband's house.

Upon their arrival at Shehan's house, Mbok Tum welcomes Lilis like a big mistress. Naturally Mbok Tum did so because Lilis had become his employer's wife, but Lilis remained humble as before.

"Lilis, everyone in this house now knows you're my wife. They will think strangely if you don't sleep in my room" Shehan explained when she was alone with Lilis in the living room.

"So what's my plan?"

"With a heavy heart, you should sleep in the room with me."

Lilis' eyes suddenly grew. "Ti-sleep in Mas's room!"

"Yes, Lilies. This is all so that others do not suspect. It's strange to them that we sleep in separate rooms. You have become my legal wife."

"Ta-but, Mas. It's impossible." Lilis frowned in panic.

"I know you must be surprised to hear this, but only we know about this secret of marriage. Others know that we are a legitimate married couple. We agreed to cooperate. So inevitably, you have to sleep in my room." Shehan said, Can't be denied anymore.

Lilis herself flinched, inexhaustible. But he also could not refuse.

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