Lies
What a Awkward Dinner

“I'm done working and this is on my way home.”

Raya thought Karan would just go home, but apparently the man sent a short message before arriving home. This is awkward because they rarely exchange messages. Once several times have happened, that was before they officially became husband and wife. Raya who was working as a brand ambassador more often contact Karan first for shooting needs or shooting advertisements. Karan prefers to call Raya directly. Even if there was a message to be conveyed, the man would choose to order Ian to send his message to Raya.

“OK,” Reply Kingdom briefly. He doesn't know how to reply to Karan's message. Honestly, Raya hasn't done this for a dozen years. Exchanging a short message to the idol. Raya had done it when young, maybe when he was still sitting in the High School. After that, the whole of Raya's mind was only focused on her education and career. She does not live a life of romance like everyone else.

“Mother, did I put the drink here?”

One of the house servants approached Raya. He asked about alcoholic beverages that Raya had asked to be taken from storage. Raya does not really like to drink alcoholic beverages although he is not anti-drink it. It is different with Karan. Having lived in the Americas for a long time, Karan was used to sipping liquor, especially when winter arrived. The extreme weather and thick snow made Karan inevitably maintain his immunity with the drink.

“Yes, just put it there. Do not open it before I ask,” said Raya.

The woman stepped again into the bathroom that was near the kitchen. The bathroom is specially designed for the guests who visit there. Raya looked at the mirror above the sink, looking at her who looked from clothes to makeup. No one is defective. Her red dres looks graceful and her makeup looks perfect. Raya hopes nothing bad happens tonight because she really wants to improve her relationship with her husband.

At seven o'clock in the evening the sound of a car was heard in front of the house. Raya does not need to look outside because she has memorized the sound of the vehicle belonging to the husband. Not only that, the reaction of the household assistants had already told who had come. Indeed, rather than her, Anna and the girls were more enthusiastic about this dinner. They sincerely want the relationship of Karan and Raya to be harmonious as they have been watching on the television screen. Of course, the real relationship, not just pretend like it has been seen there.

“You've arrived? Do you want to take a shower first?” Raya asked that question when she saw Karan enter the dining room. In fact, Raya suddenly stood up from her chair to welcome the arrival of her husband.

Meanwhile, Karan just stood stiff. He was confused what to do. Obviously before arriving at the house Karan had planned to clean himself first before eating. But when he saw the food that had been served plus the wife who had been waiting for him, Karan also undo his intentions. He could not let Raya wait for him anymore. It's good he will take a shower after spending dinner with his wife.

“I will eat first,” Karan said as he walked towards the Kingdom. Because Raya always looked at her hand that was hiding something behind her back, Karan gave up. He approached his wife and handed her a bouquet of roses in his hand. “I don't know if you like it. But I just want to give this to you.”

“Ah, yes. Thank you,” suhut Raya. The woman took the bouquet of flowers given by Karan. His heart rumbled and his head was filled with countless thoughts. “But why? Eum, I mean, today there's nothing special .. I guess.”

“Yes, nothing. I just wanted to give it to you.” Karan walked to the chair opposite Raya, then he sat there leisurely after taking off his suit and tie. “Quiet, I let go so as not to overcrowd. I didn't mean to do anything,” he continued while lifting the tie he had taken off and putting it in his suit pocket.

Raya gulped, feeling very nervous to hear Karan's words. Maybe Karan knew Raya didn't like having her hands tied when they had sex a while ago. The man just wanted to make it clear to her that he did not want to do such rude things at all anymore. That was why Karan seemed to be announcing his promise to Raya. But the problem is, not only Raya who is in the dining room. Ian and several other servants including Anna, heard what Karan said.

“May they do not understand,” muttered Raya while lowering her head, feeling ashamed.

“Why?” timpal Karan who did not hear his wife's voice clearly.

Raya immediately raised her head. “No. I mean, granddaughter your hand first before eating. If possible, also roll up your shirt arm because the flower powder could have fallen there,” said Raya advises Karan as much as he advises a little boy about cleanliness before eating.

Karan smiled faintly, but he did not argue. Soon he did everything his wife asked him to do obediently. He even washed his face before returning to the table.

*******

That dinner was nothing short of awkward compared to what Karan had imagined. He managed, at least a little, to make eye contact with Raya as they spoke, not with a contemptuous or hateful look. Nor was it a lustful gaze like it was preying on prey, but it looked at Raya normally. Karan made it through dinner without thinking too much about his grudge. Which was a good thing, because he did not want to imagine how to make the beautiful eyes that were staring at him cry.

“Good, is there anything you want to do next?” ask Karan carefully. He sipped wine from his glass while continuing to look at Raya, waiting for an answer from his wife. Karan may know what Raya wants, but he wants the woman herself to say it.

“I ... don't know,” suhut Kingdom surprise. Because basically, he did not know what he was going to do. A dozen years he lived keeping his behavior to look perfect. He is always worried about the opinions of others and keep his appearance to fit the desired by the community. All of that has resulted in a closed personality, which in fact, he himself does not know who he is or what he wants.

Raya once devised her life plan when she was about to marry Varen. What he wants to do, his purpose in life, his dreams. But now everything is different. Ever since Varen cheated on her, Raya has lost her confidence and trust in others. Especially when Karan married her. The man who is considered Raya will be his savior from destruction, it often hurts him without cause.

“Do you not want to go back to work?” Karan asked again.

Raya shook her head quickly. “No. I don't want the incident of that time to be repeated again,” said Raya who sounded a bit defensive. “Work is not the only one I want.”

“Then?”

This time Rayalah who sipped the wine in the glass until the toilet. “What are you asking?”

Karan wiped the corners of his lips with a tissue. “Can I not ask about my wife?”

Finally the words came from Karan's lips. My wife's. Surprisingly when he heard it this time, Raya did not feel disgusted at all. Both corners of her lips were even raised to form a smile imprinted on her blushing cheeks. “You can do it.”

“Yes, that's for sure,” Karan said confidently. “So, what do you want?”

“Are you going to give it to me if I ask?”

“Ya.”

“Serious?” raya said not to believe. He even repeated his words. “Seriously, you'll give me what I asked for?”

“Yes, but it's okay. As long as you don't ask to get divorced from me, I'll give it.”

The eyes of the Kingdom glistened at hearing it. “You said it. I hope you don't pull it anymore.”

Karan puffed his naps. “I never broke my promise. Nothing is free in this world. You know I'm a businessman. Before I give you anything, you have to give me something. So that we both benefit.”

The man bit his lips as the words successfully came out of his mouth. This is not what he wanted to say. He wants to convey that whatever Raya asks, even if it is fantastic, he will get it easily. Karan only wanted to boast a little in front of Raya, but unexpectedly it sounded like a snobbery and arrogance.

Miraculously, Raya did not object to what Karan had said. The woman nodded her head, agreeing with the husband's words. “You are right, nothing is free in this world. So, I have to give something to you,” she said as she slipped a smile on her sweet lips, which of course left Karan astonished and looking so curious.