
Tom stared at Alula's body covered in blankets. It's been a month since Alula asked to end their marriage. The woman was still cold and refused to come into contact with the reason for not getting pregnant. Because Alula still wants to separate from Tom. Tom could have forced his wish. But he didn't want to hurt Alula.
The next day, when Tom was just getting home from work, he overheard Alula talking to someone on the phone. Alula was cooking in the kitchen so her phone was on the loud speaker so she could hear what they were talking about.
"I'm sorry, this time I can't come" Alula replied sadly.
"Oh my goodness Alula. What's wrong with you ? it's been almost two months that you haven't been in the studio. You never get together again" said Alula's friend.
"I'm fine. Just mager again." said Alula reasoned.
"Yes, I'm also a real mager. Unfortunately, we are not rich. If we don't work, we'll starve to death." every friend from across the street and they both laugh.
"Yes, you're right too. We don't have money if we don't work. But I really can't follow Indonesia Fashion week next week."
"Dearly enough. But if you change your mind, let me know. The agency still needs people" Alula's friend said before ending the phone call.
Actually Alula really wanted to follow the biggest event for the modeling world. In this event, ordinary models such as Alula can be paired with top models and ride their popularity.
At dinner, Tom keeps his eyes on Alula's face. The expressionless flat face that Alula had always displayed before her. It was different when the woman was talking to her friend on the phone. Alula's face looked cheerful. But also looks sad when refusing an offer from his friend.
Tom feels guilty because maybe he's too restrictive on Alula's freedom. This made Alula depressed. Since this afternoon Tom thought to allow Alula to attend the Indonesia fashion week event so that Alula was happy again.
After dinner Alula went into the room without waiting for Tom to finish eating. That's the attitude of Alula lately who increasingly do not care about Tom. A few moments later, the door to the room opened. Alula who had been lying against the door immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Tom walked over to the bed and lay down next to his wife. Like the previous nights, he could only stare at Alula's blanket-covered back. Tom knows that Alula hasn't slept.
"Do you want to come with your friend ?" ask Tom suddenly.
Alula opened her eyes again, hearing Tom's question. But she did not know what her husband meant. A moment later, Tom's voice was heard again.
"I heard you talking to your friend this afternoon." Tom paused his words.
"I'll let you attend the event if you want to come along. But ..."
Tom nodded confirming what he said. He could see Alula so excited to hear Tom allow her to return to work.
"But only this time." Tom continued his cut sentence earlier.
Either Alula heard it or not because the woman was busy looking for her phone to contact her friend and tell her if she will participate in Indonesia Fashion week next week.
Tom was happy to see Alula so cheerful that she was talking to her friend on the phone. It turned out to be that easy to restore the mood of a woman. If Tom finds out, he's been doing it since yesterday.
Almost half an hour Alula spoke by phone and Tom faithfully listened.
"Thank you" Alula said after putting her phone on the table.
"But only this time." Tom repeated his words.
"I know." replied Alula while lying down preparing to sleep.
"Thank you for being right." Tom held Alula's hand, who wanted to pull the blanket over her.
"Thank you for giving me permission" Alula said gently and respectfully.
"Ck, it's not that." Tom was upset that Alula did not understand what he meant.
"Then ?" alula was confused. Tom asked her to thank him properly and she did.
Tom then brought his face closer and kissed Alula. Alula does not refuse and lets Tom kiss her. Maybe this is what the man meant by thanking you properly. Tom kissed Alula so greedily because he hadn't done it in a long time. The longer kiss is demanding and asking for more. Tom began to lower his lips to Alula's neck. His hands also began to slip into the clothes the woman was wearing.
Alula who was almost carried away by the atmosphere immediately pushed Tom's chest firmly. He wants to stop Tom before he can.
"What's up ?" tom asked in a heavy voice because of his stifled passion.
"Don't touch me again. I still want to end this marriage" Alula said firmly.