
Elena -
The figure of a man who has done many things all day to be able to provide a decent life for his family has revealed his figure.
He seemed very tired all day working. I walked over to Steven who had just returned from the office with a myriad of fatigue in his body and mind.
"You're home yet?"
Steven ignored me. His eyes were empty and helpless.
I chased after him who was already walking closer to the stairs. "Steven, are you tired? Let me get you some warm water for a shower, shall I?"
Again, he ignored my words. My eyebrows crinkled as she ignored me.
Once again I chased him up the stairs, "Steven... Steven... Stevenns..."
Is his mind empty? But he's not usually like this. I went running after him up the stairs.
"Steve.aaahh"
My eyes were open because I was not in pain. It was Steven who caught my body. If not, I don't know what happened to me and my baby.
I stood up straight and repaired my clothes. I stared at him with cynical eyes, "why ignore me?"
"Sorry baby, I wasn't focused earlier" he shook his head and didn't dare look me in the eye.
My feet climbed a few stairs on top of it until our faces aligned. I held her cheek and looked into those eyes.
"What happened at the office? Any issues?"
He pursed his lips and shook his head, "don't baby, I was just thinking about the matter of meeting earlier"
I nodded my head understanding. I also don't understand the office world. Maybe Steven is just not satisfied with his job which has been famous for perfectionism.
We both entered the room. I quickly went to the bathroom preparing warm water in the bathtub for my beloved husband.
After everything was done, I went out and saw Steven standing on the balcony alone. He was pensive again, in the condition that the suit had been removed.
I walked over and patted her shoulder slowly, "what is it? Why are you pensive again?"
"Ah no, Elena. I'm just thinking of a new project"
He immediately left me to take a shower. I could only sigh, as difficult as it must have been that he felt to take care of many things at once.
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"Where is the prize?"
Briant's sister pointed to the suitcase carried by a bodyguard. "In the suitcase, I hope this surprise works" he said hesitantly.
"It's gonna work, I guarantee you"
We all sit in our chairs. Steven was beside me, straight sideways with the cabin wall. He looked out the window.
My hand was about to hold her shoulder, but I paused my intention for fear that she might get upset again. For a few days he seemed very upset. The mood is changing erratically. Even Steven once yelled at me just for accidentally dropping his documents off the desk.
A trip to America takes about ten hours. I spend time watching movies, eating, and sleeping.
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"Elena, are you done?"
My hand put a handkerchief in my wallet. I got out of the dressing chair after finishing my self-styled to attend my sister-in-law's graduation.
"Finish, let's go" with the sweet smile I always gave this guy.
Steven gave his hand to me. We walked out of the apartment. Briant's sister stayed at the hotel so Selena wouldn't know she was present today.
After leaving for Selena campus, I noticed so many guests present. Can be counted with the fingers of Asian guests present.
He led me into the campus, walking among the hustle of the lobby. Some of the people in charge of directing the place, helped us get inside the hall.
"Please have a seat Mr and Mrs. Lee, I hope you two enjoy our party. It is an honor for us to have you present at this event" the maid bowed with a hand gesture welcoming with great honor.
"Thank you" Steven replied kindly.
After Steven and I sat down in a specially reserved chair, the maid left. We are in the front second. The first row is filled by the ranks of rectorates and lecturers and university foundations.
"Why are we given a special place?"
He chuckles at my innocent question, "we're guests of honor here. My money is funding the education of some of the top students here"
My eyes were wide open when I heard his explanation. I smiled sincerely, my husband is so kind as to have such a soft heart.
"I love you"
"Tiba arrived once" with his sweet rarity.
I hugged his arm even more. Letting my head rest on her shoulders which was very comfortable. The kiss landed on my hair.
The show finally started. We followed from the beginning.
So this is how normal people live in general. I was envious of not being able to feel a happy moment like this. It is eager to be one of those students who are now wearing graduation robes with milestones on the head.
Currently the students who will graduate take turns advancing to the podium. Saying the pledge by shaking hands with the big lecturer.
It was Selena's turn. I was so proud that my little brother-in-law finally upheld that bachelor's degree.
"Look at her so sweet"
Selena turned to face the audience. He lifted his bark and smiled very sweetly. "Yeayyy, dude I did it" he shouted so that everyone laughed funnyly.
"Hahaha look at that girl, that's so sweet"
"Hahaha you stupid girl"
The tears that fell on his cheeks immediately Steven removed. He laughed at his brother's silly behavior.
The back of my hand that holds my small hand. "You must be proud, right?"
"I'm scared" his voice turned bitter. The expression that appeared on his handsome face was turning into a mouthful that was hard to explain.
My forehead was wrinkled to find his change very spontaneous, "what's the matter? Is something bothering you?"
He quickly shook his head, changing his expression back to happy "no, just moved" giving his best smile.
Event after event passed to the end. All attendees have been scattering to welcome their daughters, friends, or lovers who have just finished their education at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
The hand that was always holding me helped me walk out of the hall. We went to the campus park waiting for Selena to be ready with all her business.
"SISTER, BROTHER-IN-LAW"
Simultaneously we turned to face the source of the scream. Selena was very happy to run towards us.
She stopped hugging Steven. Both are very happy at the same time. I can't say anything, happy it really enveloped all of us.
"Sister, I did it. Thanks for everything and every second you gave for free for me. Thanks for making me stand here, thanks for being my dad. I love you stupid brother"
"I love you too ugly sister"
I could only laugh when the two mocked each other even at a time like this.
Steven hugged Selena for a long time. He closed his eyes not letting his sister let go of their embrace. The frown on his forehead and tightly closed eyes hinted at fear.
What really happened to you, my husband?
As she begins to have difficulty breathing, Selena releases Steven's hand. She looked at her brother's face fixedly, her hands cupped Steven's thin cheeks.
"Hey hey what's going on? You cried? My sister crying?"
Steven's reflexes kept his face staring in a different direction. "What crying? Why am I crying?" he swallowed his own saliva.
The adorable girl ran small in front of her brother. He laughed at Steven who seemed funny to him, "honestly you're crying right? Hayo crying?" with a ridiculing expression that sucks.
"Yes he was crying, I saw him wipe away tears a few times" I said making Steven even more embarrassed.
"Wahh you stupid hahahha" Selena laughed.
"Selena" call someone.
The loud laughter disappeared as his name was called. He turned around and fell silent to see Brother Briant standing not far away with a bunch of flower bouqets in his hands.
The surprise worked. Selena immediately walked away with her hands clenched in annoyance. Steven and I laughed at the couple chasing after them.
"They're so funny"
"They look stupid"
Briant's sister chased after Selena who ran small still in her graduation robe. "Go you, I don't know you" the girl ran away.
"Darling, wait. Don't get upset please" Brother Briant ran small while holding back his laughter.
The girl who had just graduated was like a fool running around here and there avoiding her lover. They look like tom and jerry.
"You're a liar, I hate you Jerk" said Selena.
Briant's sister managed to catch Selena's hand. He hugged the little girl tightly so as not to run away again.
"But you love this jerk too, right?"
"You ****!"
"I miss you, lil girl" kiss landed on Selena's head.
Selena's hands are coiled around her male abdomen, "***you hikss hikss"
Selena suddenly cried in the chest of Briant's sister. Because of panic Steven and I immediately approached them both.
"You cry?" ask Brother Briant. He wanted to let go of the hug to look at Selena's face to make sure. But Selena tightened her embrace.
"Shut up, don't look at me crying. You lied to me. You fool me" flailing around Briant's sister's waist.
"Hey, you're a fool. Don't cry or you'll look stupid" Steven replied to Selena's taunts.
"**** you Steven" said Selena getting upset.
We all laughed because Selena got bullied. Brother Briant hugged his little girl tightly, "you're happy this jerk is coming, right?"
"Shut your fucking mouth"
"I miss you, my lil girl"
"I miss you too, jerk"
Steven's hands are coiled around my waist. We looked at each other with loving smiles on each other's lips.
No need to be surprised because Steven kissed me in front of a lot of people like he has done so many times.
The culture of westerners accustomed to this is no longer surprised to see us kissing in the crowd. I let him do that 'cause I love it.