Dusk (And Taste)
Chapter 74
He took a look at each of Reyhan's stern white faces. Gently stroked from the eyes to the chin that is always clean from the rough hairs that grow. Sometimes he kissed secretly Reyhan's cheeks that now look thin since he often fell ill.
“Darling, it's still too early. Don't disturb my sleep.”
“I'm not bothering you. I'm just enjoying your good looks, sweetie.”
Reyhan smiled with his eyes closed.
He landed a kiss on Reyhan's cheek. “Ah... I've started kissing sister's cheek.”
Seeing Reyhan not responding. He pinched Reyhan's stomach with anxiety.
“Awww. Pain, Al. Gosh.” Reyhan stroked his stomach which had been flushed from the former pinch of his wife.
“Honey,” call him spoiled and cupped his face with both hands. Looking at Reyhan who had closed his eyes again.
“Hmmm,” reply Reyhan without opening the eye in the least.
“Mikayla and Finza invited me to meet today. Can I meet them ?”
“Bby, Darling. But, should I drive you to meet them.”
“Created ?” tanyanya.
“Iya, Darling. I also have to go to the office today. So, I'll take you all on my way.”
He changed his position by sitting and folding his hands in front of his chest. “Cannot! Brother must rest first.”
Reyhan pulled his small body until it fell right on the chest. “I told you. I'm fine if I'm with you,” Reyhan said as he kissed her lips at a glance. “Morning kiss,” whispered Reyhan.
“Site.” He drowned his face that had been flushed with embarrassment.
Reyhan stroked his thick black long hair that was not gently bound. Hugged that too small body.
He got up and stood before Reyhan who was still lying down. “I'll let brother go to the office. But, of course there are conditions.”
“What ?”
“Seconds should maintain health, take medicine on time and do not imporse themselves to work.”
Reyhan nodded in understanding.
“One more time, don't come home late. At five o'clock in the afternoon you should be home. And I will not accept rejection for any reason. Understand ?”
“Alright, Mrs Octara.”
“I'll clean myself first.”
He left Reyhan for the bathroom.
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“Wake, Brother! I've prepared warm water for you.” He shook Reyhan's body until he woke up.
“While sister takes a bath. I'm going to dpaur to prepare breakfast for brother and others.”
Reyhan nodded and immediately picked up the towel that had been prepared for him. “Don't forget to make provisions for my lunch, Al.”
“Iya, Darling.”
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In the kitchen he had found Mama struggling with kitchen tools like early in the morning. Also the housekeeper who was cleaning dirty dishes that were piled up in the sink.
“Good morning, Ma. Good morning, Aunty.”
“August, Dear.”
“Good morning, Non Nadhira.”
“Sorry, Mom. Nadhira is late down.”
“Tak why, Ra. Besides, Mama thinks the wound on your hand still hurts. So, let Mama alone cook for breakfast.”
“No, Ma. Nadhira's hand is fine.”
“Created ?”
“Iya, Mama.”
He began to follow Mama to war with kitchen utensils. So are the cooking ingredients that Mama gave her to do.
Carefully and carefully he did all the orders of Mama.
“Ma, today Nadhira permission to go, yes.”
“Where are you going?”
“Ke campus. Yesterday Nadhira dropped off to campus because Nadhira could not bear to leave Reyhan's brother who was still recovering. So, today Nadhira is going to college. Complete tasks that yesterday Nadhira had not had time to touch.”
“Oh yes, Son. You've permission on your husband ?”
“Already, Ma. Nadhira will also go with Reyhan. He insisted to enter the office today.”
“Persis like Papa,” he said along with Mama.
He threw a look at each other with Mama who gave birth to laughter in the morning.
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“Honey, would you like to have breakfast downstairs together or I'll just bring it to the room?”
“Below alone, Al.”
“Good. I'm waiting downstairs, yeah.”
“I'm done. Let's get down together.”
He waited for Reyhan to comb his hair.
“A leader should set a good example for his subordinates. Clothes must be neat and clean,” he said while tidying the collar of Reyhan's shirt.
“That's your role as wife, darling. Help me to be a good leader and able to be a role model for his employees.”
“Well, it's neat. My husband looks more handsome,” compliments and hugs Reyhan's body.
“My wife is always beautiful.”
“We're down now, yes. Mama and Papa must have been waiting under.”
She took her husband's hand. Down the stairs with a smile.
“Morning, Pa, Ma,” greet Reyhan.
“Again, Brother. How are you doing now ?” ask Papa.
“Alhamdulillah has improved, Pa.”
“Donor's chat. How ? Already have information from Dharma Doctor ?”
Reyhan exhaled a rough breath. “Some or no later will be notified by Dharma Doctor next week,” Reyhan replied lazily.
Seeing the obvious change on Reyhan's face. He held Reyhan's hand tightly.
“Honey,” call him with a sweet smile.
“Already, yes. Don't think too much. It's a pity if your mood is broken just because of the questions Papa asked. After all, Papa just wants to see brother is always okay,” he said advising and encouraging for Reyhan.
Reyhan looked at him softly. He only replied with his trousers and sweet smile that made Reyhan melt and opiate.
“Now we have breakfast. Let brother not late to the office on the first day.”
He enjoyed breakfast with service. No talk at the dinner table. Everyone focused on the food in front of him.
“Why is breakfast not spent, Brother ?” he asked after seeing Reyhan take off his spoon and fork.
“My appetite is completely non-existent, Al. I don't know why lately I've even been lazy to just taste food.”
He gave Reyhan a glass of milk chocolate that he made especially for him. “Drink this first.”
Reyhan gulped the milk in half. “I'll be in the room soon. There is a file that is still left.”
“Let me take.”
“Hahlah, Al. You just finish your breakfast.”
He nodded slowly and let Reyhan leave the dining table with a grim face.
“Nadhira ?” call Papa seriously.
“Iya, Pa.”
“You still remember Papa's message to maintain Reyhan's health?”
“Of course Nadhira still remembers that, Pa. Papa take it easy. Nadhira who will control all Kak Reyhan's activities from now on.”
Papa smiled proudly at his son-in-law. “Thanks, yes, Nak.”
“Papa no need to thank. It has become the duty and obligation of Nadhira as Kak Reyhan's wife.”
“We leave now. I'm waiting in front, Al.” Reyhan's voice rang out from a distance. She looked at her husband who was talking from under the stairs and just passed by.
“Shortly, Brother. I'll clear this up first,” reply with half a shout.
“No need, Ra. Let Mama and Aunt. You just follow Reyhan and go. So that you are not late”
“But, Ma..”
“It's okay, Honey.”
“Good. Nadhira leaves first, yes, Pa, Ma. Assalamu’alaikum.”
Alternately he kissed Papa and Mama's hands. Then, he got up from the dining table and half ran after Reyhan who was waiting for him in front.