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Sleeping on Sofa

Mihika was already in front of her father's treatment room, there was Johan there staring while folding both hands on the chest. While Mihika just stood with her face down. It was Mihika and Arka who caused them to have to get married that Johan had to rack his brain carefully so that Aditya would give his right as a father to someone else to marry his daughter.

“If you don't want to help me take care of your father's company, at least you'd better stay home and not make things more chaotic. You know what I was afraid of when I conveyed your problem, I was afraid your father's heart stopped right then and there,” Johan said in a soft voice so as not to be heard reaching the room.

“Sorry.”

Johan sighed, “Come in, your father waited.”

Mihika immediately stepped towards the door, rushing to walk over to her father's bed which turned out to be her father was currently awake.

“Dad, forgive Mihika,” said Mihika then sat next to Aditya's gurney. Even Mihika's face was buried in Aditya's hand which was freed from the infusion needle.

“Mihika,” call Dad, Mihika turned her head.

“Go home. Live your home well. Don't think about Dad's condition, there are doctors and nurses who are more competent to take care of Dad.”

“But, Yeah. Me ...”

“Do you know who you are?”

Mihika shook her head. “Content Yah.”

“Now he's your husband, you should be more obedient to Arka.”

“Daddy, we don't love each other. I can ...”

“Do not. Never have a stupid idea to end your marriage. Unless you've gone through and it's impossible to continue, I don't care if it's your decision. Go home and live your new life. We'll talk about your wedding reception after Dad recovers.”

Mihika is currently in a taxi to Arka's apartment. As per her father's orders, her clothes and supplies will be prepared by Aunt and delivered by the driver. Aditya does that so that Mihika has no reason to leave Arka or shy away from her marriage.

Walking after getting off the taxi. Even now Mihika is already in front of the door of the Arka apartment, hesitant to press the series of numbers to open the door lock access. Surprised by his vibrating phone turns out to be a phone call from Arka.  Choose to open the door immediately instead of answering the Arka call.

“If I call it answered,” Arka said when she saw Mihika was already in her apartment.

“My room where is Sir?” mihika asked, without heeding what Arka had said before.

“There is only one room, so if you want to be able to join me or sleep on the walk in closet or balcony is up to you, as long as you do not sleep on the sofa or my work space.” Mihika could only sigh at Arka's words.

“Sit down, there's something we need to talk about.”

Currently Mihika and Arka were sitting opposite. Arka looked at Mihika, “Against our marriage, you heard it yourself not the advice of religious leaders there. We can't get divorced straight away, but I don't love you.”

Mihika looked back at Arka who was talking.

“So, we can live each of our lives as before. Until the time we get divorced. I don't want this until you hear about it in the company, you keep working as an assistant. If you have a lover, continue your relationship with me. Let's not tease each other,” said Arka.

Somehow Arka's words just made Mihika annoyed and irritated. Even eager to throw a vase of flowers on the table in front of him to the head of Arka.

“As for Mr. Arka, I'm tired of wanting to rest.”

Mihika headed towards Arka's room or could be said to be their room for now. Mihika's suitcase that was taken when they were out of town was in Arka's room, Mihika took her change of clothes and headed for the bathroom.

Long enough to spend time soaking in warm water, Mihika deliberately did to make her body relax. The events that he experienced were really shocking, starting from the marriage and his father who expelled Mihika or rather asked Mihika to serve Arka. But in reality Arka suggests they live their own lives.

When he came out of the bathroom, Arka was already lying in bed with her hands behind her head staring at the ceiling of the room. The fragrance of soap used by Mihika made Arka know if Mihika had come out of the bathroom.

“You can sleep on the sofa,” Arka's word then pull the blanket, turn off the main light and replace it with a sleeping light.

***

“MIHIKA!”

“Five more minutes, Dad. I am still sleepy,” Mihika said tightening her blanket and further immersing her face on the pillow.

“MIHIKA!” arka shouted while kicking the sofa where she was sleeping. 

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Hmm, Arka ferocious beud ya. Kl udah.bucin mah klepek-klepek🤣