I Love You My Step Mother
Passion

That morning, when the Secilia came to the office, the atmosphere was so different. All employees welcomed him with joy and pride for the promotion of Sesilia after becoming CEO. They congratulated and greeted the twenty-five-year-old woman. Demonstrate their support and appreciation for their leadership.

Andrian who was also present in the office lobby, did not miss to congratulate Sesilia. Although lately they are getting closer, but he is still professional and welcomes Secilia politely as a superior.

"Congratulations, Ms. Sesil for her position as the new CEO of the company" Andrian said with a smile.

The cecilia pulled the corners of her lips upwards, staring at Andrian with sparkling eyes. "Thank you for your support."

"You're going to be a great CEO."

"Hopefully."

There was a sense of warmth running through his heart when his hands came into contact with Andrian's hands. After welcoming the new leader of the company, all employees scatter towards their respective workspaces.

A woman quickly went to her study. He was happy to see the support of everyone in the office. Especially when I met Andrian. It was as if he could not turn his attention to the others.

***

Reza has just returned home after days of busy work. As he went inside, he was greeted warmly by Alfira. The woman gave her usual smile, hugging Reza for a bit.

Not long after, the young Ari ran towards Reza excitedly, asking to be carried away. Reza happily picked up her joyful son. The three of them then gathered in the living room, creating a moment of warmth in their home after a few days apart.

While being carried by his father, Ari, a three-year-old boy, started chattering cheerfully. Although his words were still slurred, so enthusiasm and happiness clearly emanated on his little face.

"Father, Ali miss Papa! Ali wants to play with Papa."

Reza smiled and kissed the head of his son. "Papa misses Ari too, son. Later after Papa takes a shower, we can play the truck together, huh?"

Ari nods enthusiastically, and he continues to speak slurredly in his own language, creating a moment of warmth in the family they love.

The other is Alfira. When he got close to Reza he smelled a woman's perfume on the man's body making him suspicious.

Although negative thoughts have occurred since Reza is rarely at home, he decided not to bother at this time. He chose to focus on Ari's happiness.

"Mas, what do you want me to do for lunch?"

Reza turned his head and replied with a gentle smile, "Actually, I want to take a break first, cape outside the city a lot of work together to manage business."

Alfira nodded in understanding and understood that Reza might be tired after his long journey. She then lets her husband rest while playing with Ari, hoping that the warm atmosphere of the family can overcome her feelings of curiosity.

***

That night, Reza, Alfira, Andrian, and Ari sit down together for dinner. The atmosphere of the family was warm, and they enjoyed a meal together while chatting.

Andrian, who was curious about Reza's rare presence at home, finally decided to ask, "Pa, lately Papa is busy and rarely at home, huh? What is Papa doing?"

"Working as a lawyer often takes a lot of time. Many clients are in need of legal assistance, and Papa should be responsible for helping them. That's why sometimes Papa has to leave to settle a case or a meeting with a client" he added.

Andrian nodded, while Alfira only listened, but also understood the situation of the husband. Though the feelings of suspicion and uncertainty remain. Although he did not reveal it directly.

Suddenly Andrian remembered the woman who had come with Reza at the restaurant that night. Despite the discomfort within her, she decided not to ask more about the woman for now.

Andrian chose to have dinner quietly, but inwardly, curiosity and suspicion remained. About Reza's lies as he reasoned to be out of town, but appeared suddenly with a woman in Jakarta.

"Oh, yes. How's work?" reza asked, sipping water.

Andrian who finished with his meal, turned his head. "Currently, Pa."

"Good is it."

***

Alfira becomes chatty, because Ari who is still sitting on Reza's lap is reluctant to go to the room. When it showed at nine o'clock at night, Ari repeatedly shook her head as she was still at home watching cartoons on her father's phone.

Alfira breathed a tired sigh. "Ari, it's late at night, time for bed. Tomorrow we play again."

Ari looked at Reza with her eyes turned hard, trying to beg to be given permission to keep her company. "But Ali wants to play with Papa."

Reza tried to convince Ari with a smile, "Ari, tomorrow we play again, yes. Now, Papa wants Ari to spit bobo."

"No way!" The toddler was pouting.

Reza persuaded, "Come on, Ari. Sleep, yeah. We'll play again tomorrow, okay."

"Papa's promise isn't going anywhere anymore?"

"Yes, Papa promised" Reza said, kissing the head of his son.

Ari finally agrees after being convinced, and Alfira takes him to the room. After Alfira put Ari to bed, he immediately turned off the lights and closed the door. Ari accidentally slept in a different room, so that the child can be independent. Such is the parenting that Alfira applied to her son.

Ari's room was next to Andrian's room upstairs, allowing Alfira to pass through the room next to her. When Andrian's room door was half open, Alfira peeked and accidentally both of his brown irises saw the scene inside.

His face suddenly warmed. Heart rumbles. He was amazed when he found Andrian lying down and ber*basket chest just by wearing a boxer brief, black tight shorts. An athletic body with a checkered stomach made Alfira swallow her saliva. The man closed his eyes with earphones clogged in his ears.

For a moment he was flabbergasted, realizing that Andrian was so sexy at his age of twenty-four. Back when a teenager, the boy was already handsome, but not as mature as now. Thin mustaches began to grow, his athletic body revealed perfectly shaped muscles. There is a forbidden desire in Alfira.

Alfira's gaze seemed to be fixed on the man in the room. Suddenly he imagined something inappropriate. Alfira shook his head, when he realized his mistake. Exhaling a long breath, Alfira was stunned. "Why is my mind so dirty? Oh, my God," he murmured in disbelief.