Nackal Duda
The Highest Level of Love

Gnats

I left my room and went back to help the cafe which today is no less crowded than yesterday. Dance had been asleep since. I let him rest because I knew last night he wasn't sleeping at all.

I immediately picked up the menu book and started offering customers who had just arrived. Don't forget I'm promoting Dance's latest product, chicken katsu nori. The result is good, the new product is able to rival the rice of the famous team.

Dance is that genius. I have no doubt about his ability to cook. Every dish he made was too full of love. People who feel it can also know that the cuisine made with all their heart.

I am busy working in a cafe. I don't want to think about the student boy holding me accountable. It's not that I'm an irresponsible man but I know that it's not my son.

At first I didn't understand what Vira was saying. I'm just plain ordinary. Many asked me to marry. So, Vira wasn't the first person I faced. However, Vira was the first woman to admit that she was impregnated by me. This whole time never existed because I'm sure, I've always played it safe.

I've suspected that Tari knows Vira. From the very beginning of seeing Vira, Dance immediately hid behind my body. Hiding his face so Vira can't see him. It was strange, so I suspected.

One more stupid thing, I didn't ask for Vira's number. How can I contact him? Yesterday I was so emotional when I heard him admit that he was impregnated by me. I don't think long. Just try to find out the phone number, I'll meet him and make a direct calculation with the woman who has threatened the peace of my household.

All I can do is wait for the woman to come back to the cafe. He already knows my address, I'm sure he'll come again looking for me. I'm sure it is. Therefore, I leave a message to the employees of Tari if anyone is looking for me on behalf of Vira, just give me my phone number so he calls back.

The cafe has a huge advantage. All employees are satisfied because of the success of the menus created by Tari. Tari had helped for a while, before finally returning to the room and no longer out. Let it be, I'd rather he rest in the room than help out.

The cafe was closed after all the menus were finished. The stock in the freezer had also begun to thin even though I had seen the chef start to replenish the stock in between his free time. I'm going to say goodbye to Dance. I know my whereabouts are not wanted by Tari in this cafe. I'm sure he can take care of himself. I'm gonna pay that guy to keep this cafe safe. There is also security that keeps, in sha Allah safe.

I knocked on the door of her room and soon Dance came out. His face looked fresher due to getting enough sleep and rest. He was wearing shorts and a t-shirt that looked so casual. Ah, it's nothing I've missed. Especially if I go home alone in his absence? I was eager to hug her and smell her body.

"I'll go home first. There is security in front of you. If there's anything, you can call me right away. Remember, don't get too tired! I know, after I get home you'll continue working in the kitchen. I will not deny you. You are responsible for your own body. If you want to take care of our child, I'm sure you'll take care of your own body. I'll go home first!" I moved my body forward and kissed her forehead lovingly.

I know I love this woman in front of me. A woman who has a lot of suffering in her life. Even when we were just starting to taste the beauty of the wedding, there was another ordeal that whack.

Dance escorted me until I got out and left the cafe. I send a message to the security in front to always be alert to anyone who comes to the cafe. I'm asking you to take care of my wife and son.

I cleaned my body first before finally laying my body on the bed. I have been praying at the cafe. When the employees lined up to close the cafe, I went to the mosque and fulfilled my obligations.

I stared at the side of my empty bed. There is usually a woman I hug all night and I smell her perfume so soothing. But now, there is only emptiness. No more dancing to hold me sometimes until I feel cramping and tingling.

I just realized that I've been so dependent on dance all this time. Every little thing he did made my life more colorful. What would I be if I refused to help him? He may have been sold by his father and I still dabble in the glittering, deceitful world.

I thought about my problem and how to handle it. Dance's words disturbed my mind. I had expected Vira to be a rich kid, but I was pretty sure that I wouldn't impregnate a woman like that. Women who often change partners.

I'll be at the cafe from now on. I'll wait for Vira to call me. I'll find out when we met, how old she was and everything about her. I know how to solve this problem. I have friends who can help me get out of this evil woman's trap.

I fell asleep and woke up one-third of the night. It's like my alarm that wants to prostrate to the Power Owner in this world for help. I also took ablution water and began to pray tahajud. In my prayer I gathered together and pleaded that my household and Dance be saved.

I hope that all the vile slander directed at me will be exposed. I pray for Dance that she will always be protected by God. Just like the Dance that prayed for me was also in the third night.

As it turns out, my level of love for Tari has gone far beyond the standard level of love. Loving someone, and praying for them in a third of the night is the highest level of love. I was in that position. I'm sure Dance is the woman I love the most in this world.

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The next day I left early because I had to visit Tari first at the cafe. It's still early, but I'm sure Tari's up and working in the kitchen. Even I'm sure the boy didn't sleep all night working on various foods for the freezer stock that had started to empty.

Right I guess, the kid is cooking in the kitchen. He knew I was coming and greeted me with a warm smile. Oh, that's not enough. I hugged her from behind and didn't want to let go of this woman I loved so much.

"I miss you! I'm sure you're the woman I love the most in this world. I promise I will keep our love and I will prove to you that I am a man worthy of your trust."

I inhale this body scent that I miss so much. "I love you!"

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