
"Good morning, Mr. Aji," said a receptionist as soon as Aji entered the company.
The man simply nodded his head and continued to continue his steps, while Asha simply glanced around, wanting to know the reaction of the employees who were there. He also nodded if anyone greeted him because the Hajj answered him so flatly. Though usually Aji always smiles when greeted by others, but why is now different. However, it was also impossible for Asha to ask now.
Maybe the husband had a problem with the receptionist. Maybe with other employees not like that, but it turns out his mind is wrong. Even when passing by other employees, Aji still remained the same just nodding his head without a sound let alone a smile on his lips. Asha just shook her head, the husband could be like that.
"Mas, a little smile won't make you lose. Why was it that when you greeted the employee you just nodded, "reproved Asha when the two were already in the elevator.
"It's okay, honey. Don't think about it too much. I'm used to them like this. Sometimes we also have to show our dignity in front of them so they can respect us. We don't demean them either, I also return their greetings so, I think that's enough, don't think about it anymore."
Asha nodded and no longer asked much. If something were to stop, the woman would say. The two arrived at Aji's room, the room was quite comfortable. Many books lined up behind the husband's desk, whether any book there. Aji begins to do her job, while the woman sits on the sofa.
Asha is upset that she can only sit on the sofa all day, while Aji is busy with the paper on her desk. If you know this, he better go home and go with his mother for a walk. This is the same at home do not do anything, enjoy at home can move freely. If his movement is limited here. Already caught off guard by this situation, Asha immediately stood up from her seat.
"Mas, I'll just go home! From then on I did not say anything," Asha said to her husband, as soon as the hajj raised her head.
Aji felt guilty for making his wife wait. "Wait a minute, honey. It's just a little more. After that we have lunch, soon lunch time."
Inevitably, Asha nodded at last. If he forces her home later Aji will definitely force her home too and the job will be more neglected so, it is better for her to give up. After all, it was the responsibility of the man to solve everything.
After Aji's work was done, the man invited his wife to lunch first. Once in the lobby there was someone who greeted Aji. Some employees were walking out looking for food, it was time for lunch.
"Dadji! You're back yet?" ask a woman to make Aji and Asha look back.
The man replied with a smile as he said, "Yes, I came home two days ago."
Meanwhile, Asha just silently stared. For five years he had not met the woman in front of him. Asha thinks their relationship is over, but it turns out they are still in touch. It is certain that Naura also worked there. Asha wants to think positively, but she thinks nothing of Aji. However, as usual the woman did not want to show it in front of others. Asha tried to look ordinary, even trying to smile when delivering.
"How are you? It's good to see you again."
"I'm good."
Only a short answer could Asha give. The woman herself was not happy to meet Naura, as if reminiscent of old wounds that had started to heal. Aji and Naura understand the attitude of Asha because the woman did not like to interact too much with new people. Although Asha and Naura had known for a long time, but it had been five years they were like strangers.
After making small talk, Aji takes Asha to a seafood restaurant, the wife's favorite food. The woman seemed to have no taste while enjoying her lunch, something stuck in her heart and mind. Aji also seems ordinary when meeting Naura, and vice versa.
"What's bothering you Say are you in trouble?" asked Aji when he saw his wife was just stirring food, even though this was his favorite food.
"You don't lie, you're not good at it. We have also agreed as a married couple who are always open in any case. I beg you not to tarnish the trust I have given you."
Asha saw earnestness in the eyes of the man, she felt guilty for not accusing Aji. Even though the husband has really sincerely loved and accepted the shortcomings that exist in him. He really felt like a less grateful person.
"Mas, regarding Naura, is she ...."
Asha was speechless, not knowing how to ask. He condemned his stupidity, should not ask about it. It's clear if they're still in touch, somehow that relationship passes. Shouldn't bring up the past.
"So you've been thinking about Naura? You want to know if we have a relationship like that?"" tanya Aji who is possessed by Asha.
Aji smiled because it was a sign that the wife was jealous. The man was not angry with the attitude possessed by Asha, instead he was happy if the wife could bring out what was being thought. He hoped forever it would be like that.
"Naura does work at the company and you don't have to be jealous because she is also married" Aji continued.
"Married? Naura's married?"
"It has. I even have children."
Aji tells Naura what happened without hiding anything from her. As As Asha left, Naura did indeed start to approach her in various ways. However, Aji, who was injured by the death of his wife, did not pay attention to the existence of Naura who was always nearby.
Until both of the man's parents asked that Aji marry Naura alone, even Papa Roni and Mama Nisa also agreed. The father-in-law did not want Aji to be too late in the shadow of Asha who did not know where she was. They also understood that the man needed someone who was always by his side and could take care of him, which Asha could not. It also takes someone to give her warmth on a cold night.
However, Aji still kekeh will not marry any woman, because he already has a wife and does not want to betray her. Until finally both parents Naura match the girl with one of the children of her business partner. At first Naura refused, but both her parents continued to insist. Aji also gave her understanding that all this time he considered the girl as a brother, even forever it will be like that.
This made Naura's heart even more hurt. Finally he accepted his parents' decision to accept the match. Although their marriage was due to an arranged marriage, but the kindness of the husband made Naura's heart melt. At first there was no love in their home.
However, now both of them express their own feelings so deep, until finally Naura got pregnant as well. They have a son who is currently two years old. Naura and her husband were so happy with their son. The big family is happy too.
"So Naura is married and has children?" asked Asha who suddenly felt bad for her husband's best friend, she should not have been too rash and find out the information first.
"It's okay, Naura also won't think far to it. He must have thought you were jealous."
"But I feel bad about Naura, Mas."
"Oh, forget it. Naura has also forgotten about the incident or is not even aware of it," said Aji, trying to calm the wife. The man also asked Asha to each spend the food without thinking about such an insignificant thing.