
Andrian came home tired after having a good time from karaoke. He wants to quickly break down and rest. Really he was told to come to that place again, it was uncomfortable to be in the crowd and noise.
In the middle room, the bright crystal lamp has been replaced with a yellow table lamp so that it shows a dim light, giving a calm and comfortable atmosphere. Andrian was greeted with a warm smile by Alfira. Then he asked, "Andrian, have you eaten?"
Andrian threw a brief smile towards Alfira, though it still looked lethargic. "Already, Mrs Al. Dined at a karaoke place with co-workers."
The woman nodded her head. "Please rest your body there. You look so cape."
Andrian sat on the sofa, sighing deeply. For a moment he rested his body. Next to her, Alfira lands her ass on the couch. "Do you want me to drink a drink?" Alfira.
Closing his eyes, Andrian said, "No need, Mom. I'll take it myself."
"I'll get it, yeah." Alfira got up from the sofa, went into the kitchen with nimble steps. Andrian opened his eyes, watching Alfira's back. Her stepmother has been very attentive lately. It was so before, he thought.
Andrian was daydreaming. Suddenly he remembered the presence of a foreign woman he met with Reza at a restaurant some time ago. He also recounted how he was disturbed by the behavior of some colleagues involved in inappropriate entertainment.
Alfira came with a glass of water in his hand and thrust the glass at Andrian. "Thank you" Andrian said, looking down at the water. He looked at Alfira who was now sitting next to him. "Is Dad asleep?"
"It."
The two of them continued a light conversation, chatting about Andrian's work and sometimes talking about Ari who had been active. They're back as close as they used to be. There is no sense of awkward again, considering the first time Andrian came home from the Netherlands both had clumsy with each other.
"Thank you for working there." Alfira put her hands gently on Andrian's shoulder with a slight massage while smiling affectionately. I don't know why Andrian was so relaxed and comfortable.
Degan too.
"I-I'm .. to the room first." Andrian suddenly stuttered. Alfira pulled back his hand from Andrian's shoulder, he nodded.
***
Andrian steps up to the dining table and finds Reza sitting down drinking warm tea and playing with the device, while Alfira is busy washing the pan in the sink.
The thick-browed man said, "Good morning, Pa." Then pull up a chair and sit down next to Reza.
Reza raised his head, welcoming Andrian with a brief smile before looking back at his phone. "Good morning, Andrian. What time was last night?"
"At half ten in the evening. Papa Tumben is asleep?"
"Yes, so tired yesterday's work."
Alfira was done with his cooking utensils, he joined at the dining table. The little boy named Ari was still asleep in his room. They continued to eat breakfast in silence.
Devi's shadow flashed when she was at the karaoke place. Andrian looked at Reza from the side, he was curious and wanted to ask about his papa client's work. However, he broke down and returned to eating food. He chose to leave it alone and thought it was not unimportant.
***
Reza had left first for work, but Andrian was still in the room confused. Andrian began to panic when he realized that the tie and shirt that should have been in the wardrobe did not appear. He immediately searched around, opening the drawer and the closet next to him but still did not find what he needed.
He just remembered that for a few days he had not washed his dirty clothes that had piled up. So, a clean shirt for work does not rest at all. "Why can you forget to wash clothes like this?" Andrian patted his eel.
"Eh? Kok ...." Andrian's forehead frowned.
"Andrian why are you?" alfira asked in surprise when she found Andrian pacing back and forth restlessly.
"So long ago I was looking for a clean shirt, forgot to wash. Eh it's Bu Al who washed it. I'm not good." Andrian scratched his non-itchy nape.
Alfira laughed lightly. "To whom, "" he said, keeping the pile of shirts and ties neatly into the closet. Andrian so unpleasant, he was grown should not Alfira also wash his clothes.
But on the other hand, Andrian was relieved to see the clothes and tie presented by Alfira was clean and neatly arranged in his closet. No need to bother cleaning it all up. "Thank you, Ms. Al. You're very helpful."
"Yes, you're welcome."
"Next time Ms. Al don't wash my clothes again, yeah."
Alfira frowned. "Why?"
"No why-why. I just don't want to take nicotine. " A awkward smile was imprinted on Andrian's face.
Andrian thanked Alfira once again before continuing his preparations to go to work. Alfira quickly looked away when it became apparent that Andrian was wearing only a towel wrapped around his waist. His face reddened, with a spring he stepped out of the stepson's room to provide privacy.
***
When Andrian exited the room in a hurry after putting on his office clothes and carrying a briefcase, he again passed Alfira in the living room. Alfira smiled and held Andrian's arm gently. "Andrian, wait a minute."
Andrian stopped and looked at Alfira in surprise. "What's up, Miss Al?"
Alfira bit her lower lip for a moment before speaking, "Andrian, what is your tie?"
Andrian looked down at the upside-down position of his tie, Alfira deftly fixed the tie embedded in the man's neck. Andrian looked at him with a sparkling look, stunned.
When the faces of the two were so close, Alfira's heart rate beat even faster. He often steals the gaze and fixates for a few moments as if he can not turn away from the eyes of the warm Andrian eagle. The turbulent feeling in Alfira's heart grew stronger. Make it feel like there is an interesting magnet and make it captivated. However, he quickly overcame that feeling, forcing a stiff smile on his face. The nervousness now dominates.
So did Andrian, he misbehaved, his face red like a boiled crab due to Alfira's changed appearance. When last night and a while ago the woman was wearing pajamas, now Alfira wears a yukata or kimono towel so that it shows her beautiful round and tight hemispheres.
Gek! Andrian gulped.
His body suddenly tense. His eyes were glued to see the beauty and curves of a woman's body in front. Andrian felt his heart rate tighten. It was as if attracted by the charm of the woman who stood so close to him.
Andrian quickly drove away the dirty things that had crossed his mind.
"Now it's tidy" said Alfira with a sweet smile. Appears dimples on her cheeks.
Andrian had frozen for a while, he tried to calm down. Exhaling deeply, dampening the forbidden turmoil. "Thank you, Miss Al," he said in a trembling tone.
"Always ready to help. Have a good day and your work is good."
Andrian nodded, then rushed out of the house. While Alfira remained standing in the living room, watching Andrian leave with a smile full of warmth. He touched his chest which was still beating furiously inside there. "It's been years but this taste hasn't gone away either."