LUNA (SUBSTITUTE WOMAN)
THE EXPECTED PREGNANCY

Arjuna drove his vehicle at high speed towards the villa away from the city. The news that Mbok Darmi just said about Luna being sick somehow affected Arjuna greatly. Though all this time that Arjuna did to Luna, all the kindness and attention that the man gave only so that Luna felt not too bad and depressed. He did not want others to suffer because of his household problems with Anyelir, the wife.

However, it seemed that something was growing in Arjuna's heart. Something he was unaware of, and it was forbidden.

Yes, that something is love. It is true that Luna was his legal wife in the eyes of religion, but he once promised himself that he would love no other woman than Carnation. However, he loves Carnations and does not want to share that affection with other women. Although he was little aware that since Luna was present in his life, somehow he felt Luna was more important than everything, including Carnations.

Arjuna shook his head, trying to disperse the strange thoughts that began to gnaw at the contents of his head. "No, no. I may have fallen in love so quickly. I still have my pride" Arjuna muttered, then refocused on the street before him.

***

The sound of the bell that had been ringing incessantly made Luna unwillingly get off the bed and immediately walk towards the living room. Currently there is only himself in the villa, while the waiters, including Mbok Darmi went to the market to buy some groceries that were starting to thin the stock in the refrigerator.

Luna opened the door slowly, and the smile on her lips instantly expanded as she saw Zion standing on the porch.

"Zion!" exclaimed Luna, she immediately hugged Zion. "I miss you."

Zion smiled and replied to Luna's smile, but that smile did not cover the look of worry that was clearly visible on her handsome face.

"How are you?" zion asked, scanning Luna's face closely.

"I'm good. You alone?" Luna asked back.

"Not so good, Lun."

Luna realized that Zion looked so pale and a little thin. Luna could even see bruises that were beginning to fade on the man's face as well as torn wounds that were beginning to dry up on his temples.

"Let's talk inside." Luna grabbed Zion's wrist and led the man into the living room.

Upon arrival in the living room, Zion and Luna sat next to each other on the sofa. Still clasping Zion's hand, Luna began to ask, "Tell me, what's wrong?".

Zion squeezes Luna's palm. "Miss is furious. He's on his way now looking for you, Lun. I suggest you, so that you stay here until I come back with news. If this rich man wants you back because you didn't get pregnant or anything, give me the news as soon as possible. I'll find a hiding place for you. If necessary, we can go both. Escape somewhere so Miss can't find you."

Luna stiffened as soon as she heard what Zion said. He is not worried about his safety, but he has not cared about himself since his mother left him forever. What made Luna worried right now was Zion's safety. Zion must be Miss's target. The next shutter if he does not appear to meet the wicked woman.

"Is all this because of me?" luna asked, touching the scratch on Zion's temple, and bruising her face.

"No, it's not because of you. I had a fight a few nights ago with a drug dealer in an alley near the bar."

"Don't lie. I know that this must have been the work of Miss's men. I'm sorry, Zi, because of me, you're suffering. I'll come back and apologize to Miss."

Zion grabbed Luna's hand that was still on her face. "I came here to ask you to hide. How can you now say you want to go back there?"

Luna shook her head. "There's no other way. I really don't want to lose you. I've lost my mother enough, if I lose you too, I can somehow live my life." Luna started crying.

"Ck, why is it so whiny now, anyway. The Luna I know is the strong and tough Luna. The luna I know rarely cries. Does Luna no longer exist?" Zion pinched Luna's nose with anxiety, then rubbed the tears of the woman who descended profusely from her two beautiful eyes.

Luna laughs. "Please promise me, Zi, if anything happens, let me know quickly. Never leave me no matter what. If you leave, then I'll die right then."

"Shuut! What are you saying." Zion put her index finger on Luna's lips. "Don't discuss death, Lun, let alone your death. I can't hear it. I really can't." Zion then pulled Luna into her arms and hugged the woman tightly.

Both of them were so dissolved in their own world, without them realizing there was a pair of eyes that had been watching from the door slit, and the owner of that pair of eyes was now feeling a tremendous pain in his chest. The owner of the pair of eyes was Arjuna.

***

Arjuna chose to return to his car and sat in it quietly. He tried to catch his breath so that his emotions subsided. He did not deny that Luna was currently having an important guest.

"Stupid me. I should have realized that Zion was coming. Luna would've preferred to call that guy over me." Arjuna hit the steering wheel in front of him to vent the anger that still filled his chest.

After being satisfied to beat the steering wheel to cause blisters in his hands, Arjuna stopped. He rubbed his face roughly and counted down from ten to one.

"If they get to number one they're still inside, I'll barge in." Arjuna mutters.

The man began to count impatiently. "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six .. one!"

Tiit!

Tiit!

Arjuna pressed the horn on his car repeatedly, with the intention of getting Luna and Zion out first. He did not want to see the friendly scene once he entered the villa.

Sure enough, moments later Zion and Luna appeared in the doorway. The two gown with hands walked towards the courtyard, where Arjuna's car was parked.

Arjuna made his tie, and tried to put on a relaxed face that was actually very difficult to do at this time.

"Oh, hi, we have a guest, Lun?" ask Arjuna, getting out of the car.

Kuna nodded. "Zion just came, sir. Why did you come here without telling?"

Arjuna raised his eyebrows. "Why should you tell? This is my house."

Kuna nodded slowly.

"Alright, Lun, since Mr. Juna has come, I say goodbye first. Remember what I said. Take care of yourself, Luna." Zion then landed a kiss on the top of Luna's head, then hugged the woman tightly. "Don't go anywhere without anyone's company, okay."

Luna nodded, and while playing she cried. His voice was heard by Zion and Arjuna.

"Ck, don't cry, I'll visit often if I get the chance." Arjuna rubbed Luna's wet cheeks. "I'll take Luna, sir, take care of her." Zion said with a face so serious to Arjuna. Makes Arjuna feel if something is wrong is going on.

Zion took off her embrace from Luna's body, then she turned around and started walking away from the woman. Upon arrival at the entrance gate, Zion turned around and waved.

"Be careful. I love you, Zi!" Luna shouted, while waving to Zion the next second was no longer visible.

Arjuna looked at Luna who was standing beside him. The woman still continued to cry even after Zion was no longer visible in front of the main gate.

"Let's go in." Arjuna grabs Luna's wrist and leads her into the villa.

Luna followed Arjuna's steps until they arrived in the room. There was no reason for Luna to remain standing in the courtyard alone.

"What if I can't see Zion again, sir?" ask Luna suddenly.

"You must meet again. I'm just borrowing you for a little while, at least until you get pregnant and give birth to a child for me and Carnation, after which you two can live happily ever after like Romeo and Juliet's lovers." Arjuna answered the origin, taking off the suit and shirt he was wearing, then changing into more casual clothes.

"Romeo and Juliet aren't living happily, sir! They must marry secretly, and establish a relationship secretly until they die. Jullie even had to drink poison in order to catch up with Romeo to the afterlife."

Arjuna raised his eyebrows as usual as he was in confusion. "Is that really the story? I don't know, I've never read that story, I've only heard from someone, I'm sorry."

Luna just shut up. He stepped towards the large window and opened the window curtain which immediately presented a beautiful view of the park and fish pond in the courtyard beside the villa.

"I'd definitely drink a poison like Julliet if Zion left first." Luna said again.

Arjuna rolled his eyes lazily. He could not believe that Luna was still talking about Zion. "So important to you? You love her so much?" ask Arjuna.

Luna shook her head. "I don't know if love and affection are the same, but, yes, I love Zion. My mom loves Zion. Zion loves me and my mom. The three of us loved each other. I don't think I can live without Zion."

Deg.

Arjuna felt like he had just been hit with a boulder. His chest is sick and tight. This strange feeling of course made him feel very disturbed. He's never felt this before. It was as if Luna broke her heart so cruelly.

Arjuna knew he should stay away from Luna at this time, leaving Luna alone in the room, giving the woman time to be alone so that Kuna's feelings become calmer. However, Arjuna's heart said something else. Although Luna's mind was currently fixated on Zion, Arjuna did not care. He wanted to make Luna feel calm, and he also wanted to spend time with Luna this afternoon while he was in the villa.

Arjuna approached Luna and hugged the woman from behind. "Take it easy, your Zion's not going anywhere." After saying that, Arjuna kissed the back of Luna's neck, making Luna shudder because Arjuna's breath felt so tickling on her skin.

Luna turned around and looked up to look at Arjuna. Arjuna's handsome face, his sharp nose, his sensual lips and thin sideburns made Luna speechless at this time.

If being close to Zion does not cause any effect, it is different when the body is so close to Arjuna. Luna's heart beats faster than ever before and she wants Arjuna to touch her again, again, and again

Like knowing what Luna wanted, Arjuna touched the woman's face with such gentle movements. Arjuna's caress dropped to Luna's lips and in a flash Arjuna had drowned her lips on Luna's lips.

The next soft kiss occurred for a while, until Luna felt tremendous pain in her head and stomach.

"Ah." Luna kept her face away from Arjuna and she grimaced while holding her stomach.

Seeing Luna's face in pain, Arjuna instantly became panicked. The jealousy he felt due to the presence of Zion made Arjuna forget the intention of his arrival to the villa.

"I'll call the doctor" said Arjuna, then carry Luna to the bed and lay the woman there. "Wait here, Lun."

Luna simply nodded, and noticed Arjuna taking out the phone from inside her suit pocket, then the man made a phone call with someone. Arjuna's voice rang out in Luna's ears, but it was faint, and slowly Arjuna's voice was no longer heard as Luna fell unconscious.

Luna regained consciousness a moment later. A young doctor sits on a chair next to his bed, while a worried-looking Arjuna sits on the edge of his bed.

"Sorry troublesome," said Luna, trying to get up to sit down.

"Don't apologize. How's your life, Lun? Which part hurts?" ask Arjuna.

"It's not too painful, sir, you take it easy" replied Luna.

"How can I calm down if Doctor Tirta won't tell me anything. This brash doctor intentionally makes me anxious." Arjuna threw a pillow at Doctor Tirta's face.

"God, sir, you can't." Luna was surprised and looked uneasy at the doctor sitting next to her. How could Arjuna be so rude to a doctor.

However, Doctor Tirta did not look angry. The young doctor just laughed out loud. "Don't be too tense, Luna, we've been friends since Junior High" said Dr. Tirta, trying to calm down the embarrassed and unwell-looking Luna.

Luna breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank God."

"Well, since you are already conscious .. hem, let me use your nonformal language, Lun, so that we are more familiar in the future" Tirta said.

Luna nodded. "No problem, Doc."

"All right, I'll continue. Since Luna is conscious, I'll give you both a referral letter."

"Referral? Am I seriously ill? I'm gonna die soon?" Luna looked panicked.

"Shut, watch your talk, Luna. I don't want to be a widower." Arjuna touched Luna's palm, making Luna want to be turned upside down because she was happy.

"No, Luna, you're not seriously ill. It's just that you have to be treated by the right doctor. It's obgyn's specialist." Doctor Tirta explained.

"Doctor obgyn?" both Arjuna's eyes were perfectly rounded. "That means .. Don't joke, Tir, or I'll beat your pretty face."

Tirta laughs. "I'm not kidding. Your wife is pregnant."

Seriate.