My guesthouse
Never could

Agnes smokes her Matchalate, an antique cup with a picture of her and Keyno always plastered on the furniture of her home or shop. Keyno says it's a form of unfortunately that is always present wherever and whenever, in fact the man just loves too deeply, digs the grave for Agnes, leaving a deep sorrow that Agnes herself was sure no one would be able to treat her if the creator called Keyno one day.

He pensively then noticed his right arm that was not wrapped in clothes, the injection marks were clearly visible there, a little bulging as if he had been bitten by an ant "He did it again" muttered Agnes, then sipped his matchalaten again.

"Nes, Lily and Agralova's flower supplier have given you a note yet?" someone came up to Agnes, and took a sip of the matchalate which was almost cold because she had stayed a few minutes ago beside Agnes.

"Hmmm" replied Agnes without turning her head, her finger busy tapping her glass. "You can point to the others to finish the order immediately today" he said later.

"I've already told you" said the man sipping his matchalaten again, then noticed Agnes who continued to fumble his arm "Your arm why? it hurt?" Asked the man who was an employee of Agnes named Naki, as his name implies he is Japanese "No, I feel a little cold. Today it was raining when the weather forecast was hot" he replied, noting the dark sky and rainwater seepage that hit the glass wall of his shop.

"It's cold. Even the years I worked with you you never complained of pain despite the rainstorm" Agnes nodded. Then termangu. Right, what Naki said was not wrong. His immortal body would not be timeless let alone by the rain and wind, which was only a small fraction of this natural phenomenon.

"Yes, because I exercise hard and live healthy. You have to imitate my lifestyle" he said, Naki just smiled in response to Agnes' response, then grabbed his phone that had been lying next to his cup.

"You must exercise hard to get the ideal body shape like this. Look, you're so fit to wear this dress" Naki showed a picture on her phone, a news page featuring a woman wearing a long dress exposing her shoulders and back. Who else? The photo of Agnes that was spread in the media for attending the event last night with Keyno "You're too much" Agnes smiled shyly, her cheeks blushing.

"Actually I'm not very interested in being in front of the camera" Agnes responded "You see for yourself, my pose is so stiff"

"Hmm, your risk of having a husband is a public figure"

"Yes, I know that" Agnes nodded.

"You and Keyno are very compatible. But when are you planning on having children?"

Deg

Agnes' heart is beating.

Agnes was back, her eyes glazed. If only Naki knew that it was his greatest desire throughout the history of his life, to have a baby to become a whole person, the thing that became his deepest desire since knowing Keyno. Have a funny little guy. His flesh blood was even his successor.

But it's not gonna happen, Keyno will never let her get pregnant. Keyno won't see Agnes die after giving birth, Keyno won't lose Agnes.

Selfish right?

Though Agnes was the one who would lose Keyno, as an ordinary man Keyno could have died at any time, in contrast to him who would live without knowing death. Yeah, except she got pregnant and gave birth. She will become like a whole human being with the consequence that her heart stops beating after giving birth. That's the law, it's not negotiable.

That's what Keyno feared. She would never allow Agnes to have children

"Hey..!!"

Naki patted Agnes on the shoulder, disperse her daydream and immediately scooped up the face with a huff.

"You're daydreaming"

"No. We're just not ready" he replied originally, dismissing the chaos of his heart.

"If you want, I know where pregnancy therapy is. Who knows how it works for you and Keyno" he said then gave advice. Agnes nodded, She looked pessimistic.

...***...

Keyno seemed to run towards his house, barging in with a damp shirt due to rain water before arriving at the door of the car was "Honey.." he called to the room.

"Miss..." Keyno searched for Agnes all over the room. But there's nobody. Keyno checks his phone and opens a special application that shows the map. The semiformal-clothed man breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the point of Agnes' existence.

"You're having fun apparently" a thin grin adorned his face.

"I work" replied Agnes softly.

"Two with him?" ask again.

"Stop taking care of me. Didn't I set you free" said Agnes.

Keyno clasped her hands around Agnes' waist, Agnes unable to move.

"I'll set you free, as long as you take your medicine"

"Don't drink any more"

"Then I won't set you free"

Agnes began to get upset, she slapped Keyno until her cheeks turned red. Keyno smiling. The man kissed Agnes' lips in return for the slap he received.

"Never think of leaving me again" she said after releasing her lip link. Agnes. Closed his eyes and hugged Keyno.

Agnes is so weak in the face of the reality of who she is. If I'm honest, she should never have fallen in love with Keyno. He should never have loved a mortal who also loved himself despite betting his life once.

Now late. He was caught in a vortex of heart and unstoppable feelings. Agnes and Keyno love each other. No one can stop that feeling until they look crazy and stupid by hurting each other. For what? In order to maintain their own ego which they believe to be true.

"Key..!"

"You cold?" Keyno tightened the hug. "Is this enough?" said again.

"Warm"

"Nes, I love you. You know that, I don't have to say it over and over again. And you, I don't want to lose you just for the sake of the child you're waiting for" she whispered near Agnes' ear.

Agnes did not reply, She just kept quiet while biting her lips, staring blankly at the room filled with beautiful flowers blooming.

Agnes should never have disturbed Keyno's life. Never transformed into a woman who is currently loved Keyno. Even now that he's stuck, he can't go far, even if he wants to, he can't. Something that detected his presence was embedded in his body. Who else, Keyno. Because of the chip, Keyno was able to control it and render him unconscious instantly. That's the advantage of Keyno. He could make an immortal like Agnes a creature to him every time Agnes fought and defied. Is Agnes a doll?

No. gabe. All because Agnes meant too much to him. Agnes her property, her life, her life, all that. His place is settled and settled.

And Agnes, the young woman has no more power as long as she has love for her man, that feeling will never be denied. Even if he ran as hard as he could, disappeared and dodged he would not be able to deny his heart which Keyno had clearly won.

Agnes wanted to die. Want to live quietly, What for? For Keyno so that the stubborn man can live a normal life and love his fellow humans like everyone else. Having a family and children without worrying about his wife dying after giving birth.

And the way to die is 'Pregnant' and 'Birth' or Keyno 'stop loving him' which is obvious all that Keyno would never do.

"We're home. I'll make you some hot soup"

"No. I'm going to the farm today. You can go home right now"

"You kicked me out?" ask again.

"Do I stop taking the medicine?" Agnes held Keyno's chin with her index finger and a sharp gaze.The soft-pitched question succeeded in making Keyno speechless. His face turned wry. He can't say anything more.

Evidently. Keyno was angry but with her flat expression. He left Agnes without a word and walked out to his car.

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