
Now the car driven by Mas Yusuf has entered the city of Padang. Before reaching home, Mas Yusuf stopped at an ATM.
"So soon, Deck."
I just nodded, Mas Yusuf immediately went inside the ATM. I'm just waiting in the car. Why did Mas Yusuf take cash tonight? Was the trip when the money ran out? Though I have repeatedly offered to make my payment, but the man is really very responsible. He never expected my money.
He's a very responsible man. I do not want to be arrogant, actually my income is more than enough to finance my own needs.
Not long ago, Mas Yusuf had entered again and sat on the steering wheel. He opened the wallet, then passed the cash he had just taken at the ATM.
"Sir, this is my living for your needs and also the cost to check the content. I'm sorry, maybe it's worth nothing, but let me take full responsibility for you and my son. I know maybe your income is bigger than mine. But don't refuse me a living."
I was again made dumbfounded. I was always amazed to see his attitude. Even I was speechless, as soon as my eyes dewed.
"But Mas, Ma'am Tiara..."
"You don't think about it. I will never be next to heavy. God willing I have met the needs of Tiara and also my son. Please use this money yes, don't look at its value, please respect me who wants to be in charge of you."
I just nodded in receiving the money from my husband. "Thank you, Mom. I'll definitely use it."
He simply nodded and smiled in relief, his hands rubbing the tears that had dripped down my cheeks. "Don't be sad, sorry once again Mas can't accompany you when the doctor later, Mas just hope that he is okay and healthy always." His hands moved to my stomach. "Son, I'm sorry Papa, because Papa can't accompany Mama while checking. Papa always pray that you and Mama will always be healthy."
He peeped my stomach repeatedly, then went back to running his car, before he got home, Mas Yusuf asked me again.
"Sir, want to buy something, right?"
"No, I'm full."
"Alright, then we go home now. And later after driving you, I also went straight home yes," he said asking for permission.
"Hmm, okay."
Although it feels heavy but I must realize that Mas Yusuf is not entirely mine. I have to try to keep accepting the truth.
Upon arrival at home, Mas Yusuf led me inside, and he said goodbye to Papa and Mother.
Mas Yusuf still talking with Papa and Mommy. I paid to go to the room, because I was embarrassed if the stamp given by Mas Yusuf was seen by my parents.
When I got to the room, I immediately changed my clothes that had collars. Once I feel safe enough, I'm going downstairs. For some reason I feel sad to let go of Mas Yusuf, I will lose the figure who is always attentive for one month.
"Eh, Mum. Haven't come home?"
"Yes, I want to go home, but I want to say goodbye to you and her." Mas Yusuf immediately crouched down in front of me he pecked my stomach for a very long time. "Saying father, son. You and Mama are fine. Papa must have missed you both so much." Joseph stood up and took me in his arms. "Mas, yes. You take good care of yourself. Always careful. If you can stop working, because I'm so afraid something will happen to you and our child."
I could only nod, my voice it felt so hard to get out, but only a circle of tears first expressed how my heart was now. I strengthened my embrace, I felt so afraid of losing her. Mas Yusuf only went on duty, but it felt like one month was long enough.
"Mas, tell me? Give me a place in your heart even a little so that I too am on your mind. I must have missed all your love and attention."
I sobbed back and buried my face in the chest of his field. His hand rubbed my back to calm me down. My chest feels tight, why am I this scared when I'm going to part with him.
"You will always be in my heart and mind Deck. Don't cry yeah. I'll definitely tell you. Yasudah, I'm leaving now."
I just nodded. She left a trace of affection on my forehead and on my lips, before that strapping back disappeared from my sight.
I wiped the rest of the tears. And I walked towards the balcony of the terrace on the second floor. I saw Mas Yusuf's car come out, and it was lost behind the gate. My tears are shed again. I really hate this feeling.
"No, I can cry. Joseph was only on duty. I just need to pray for his safety. Mama's son don't be sad, Papa's gone only one month. Okay my baby, we got to be excited."
I tried to encourage myself, and bring my baby to talk. I immediately went into the room, I put my body on the lip of the bed. Slowly my hand stretched out to reach the bag above the nightstand.
I took back the money given by Mas Yusuf. I counted the amount, apparently worth six million rupiah. This was the first living I received for almost a month I became his wife. I held the money and I put it on my chest.
I was so happy, even though the number was not much, but I was very grateful. He is a very responsible man. I saved that money well. Actually I love to use the money, but Mas Yusuf has ordered, so I have to follow.
After saving the money from my husband, I went back downstairs to meet with Mother. Yes, I want to find out where Mas Yusuf is. Because I asked him many times, but I didn't get an answer from him.
Somehow Mas Yusuf did not want to tell me in which city he served, Mas Yusuf's attitude was still unpredictable. I wish Papa could tell me. It's impossible that Papa doesn't know about it.
I slowly climbed the stairs to go down. I hear people's voices getting angry. It was Bang Khenzi calling. Looks like he's having a problem with Rayola.
I saw Brother heading to the back garden near the pool. And not how long Kak Arumi followed by bringing a cup of tea. Maybe that's my brother's request.
Yes, Arumi is the son of Aunt Santi, the senior Art in this house. Arumi's sister has only been living here for a month because she works as a nurse at the hospital where I practice.
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