Oh, Love?
An unperceived interest

Jane instead becomes concerned about Leona how strong she is in such a circle of people and only she is sane in the group. Jane also thanked Leona's advice about not having to worry about the words of people who really want to destroy.

Apparently facing such a neighbor is far more tiring than doing even heavy activation. Jane wanted to rest in her room, but just as she was about to go her hands were held down by Ed.

"You, are you thinking about boredom? I mean you don't intend to leave for that reason!" Ed looked at Jane fixedly, apparently he was still thinking about the sentence from Ines earlier.

"I should have questioned that!" said Jane.

"Do you doubt me? I feel like you're the one who wants to get out of my grasp?"

"How important do you think I am? you seem to be the only one in the world you look at. Your caring attitude-, really or just pretenses?" jane's voice was slightly raised.

But Ed not answering made Jane smile wryly. Ah, he shouldn't have said anything like that. Now Ed must be thinking that he is hoping for more.

Jane pulled his arm and left Ed still there. His attitude was convincing Jane that all his behavior was really just a mere kindness that he considered as a debt that he had to fulfill for the incident at that time.

Ed looked at Jane who was starting to move away, then rushed him to follow Jane. Ed didn't even try to give an answer to relieve Jane's heart.

Although Jane seemed unconcerned by Ed's reaction, it was obvious that he was upset in his expression. When Jane entered the room she immediately laid her body on the bed, turned her back to Ed, while pulling the blanket.

Jane realized Ed also went up on the mattress next to her, it was because it felt the mattress swaying. Then Jane was surprised, Ed suddenly brought his face closer to him, looking at him closely with the position of Ed who was sitting and Jane who was on her back. Both of Ed's hands were right near Jane's head, so Jane was in the middle of it.

"you know" Ed said "it's true I'm not a romantic guy"

Ed continued while still staring fixedly into Jane's eyes "I have trouble expressing myself and have trouble expressing romantic phrases. I'm more likely to look rude or maybe not care. But-"

Ed's gaze looked deeper at Jane, he continued after the pause "I had more trouble understanding my own heart, especially when I was close to you. I was confused because my heart was beating so fast, wanting you more than ever! the only thing I want to emphasize is that you are beautiful and always look radiant"

Jane blinked a few times, she was confused as well as blushing with what Ed said. Should he be happy with that expression? but then Jane seemed to have calmed down. In order not to easily rejoice with this kind of phrase "i'm flattered" he said.

Jane didn't want to take Ed's words any more. He said he wasn't good with sweet phrases but what he did was just like a trained man. Jane feels that the behavior or action she gives is in the form of deliberate attention and affection with the aim of making her more in accordance with the word sweet. Although Ed seems willing to sacrifice and try for the sake of the couple, it feels Jane needs to be wary because it risks causing the relationship to become manipulative and unhealthy.

"Lantas how about you. Have you ever felt at least once a pounding heart near me?" Ed seemed seriously curious about Jane's answer.

"I think at least once! you know I'm confused about whether it's pounding out of interest or hate. I don't think I can tell them apart" Jane replied.

Then the atmosphere became silent, a second later Ed again broke the silence "can I stroke your stomach?!"

"sure" Jane replied.

The two of them were completely clueless with their hearts. Though they already have an interest in each other that is not realized or pretend not to realize it. All because of events that did not wear among them which later became a barrier to believe the fact of the authenticity of their feelings.

Just knowing that little interest from them, makes them feel more comfortable than knowing more because if so one or both will be more selfish want to have.

Ed stroked Jane's stomach gently, Jane seemed to enjoy her. Like his mother-in-law said the father really needs to stroke the stomach during pregnancy this will make the baby comfortable.

"Have you had any complaints lately?" ask Ed.

"no" she answered.

"Tomorrow I think we should check your contents!"

"Tomorrow, aren't you really busy?" ask Jane.

"I am always busy. But a day off means nothing to me, I'm the owner" Ed replied.

Ed's answer according to Jane seemed arrogant. He is indeed a busy person but because he is the boss and owner he is free when to come. Huh, what power Jane just languished in the house. She was quite envious of the freedom her husband did not have.

Then, Jane nodded following her husband's advice. He was also curious about the development of the content.

Then Ed still stroked Jane's stomach, with the calm that created Jane was asleep.

"You seem to have great doubts about me" Ed looked at Jane intently, knowing that Jane really couldn't take it seriously. But it doesn't make him angry or even pushy. It would feel wise, however, if their feelings would just flow.

Jane who was asleep made Ed busy talking with his prospective baby. Tells how hard the journey of his mother's life, and also his mother's hard heart.Hardness that arises because of his mistakes as a husband and his father. Then, he also told me about how pleased he was with his presence in the midst of those who were filled with anxiety in hopes of helping to straighten out each other's worries and distrust. Ed hoped that later when his son was born, his Jane would soften a little. Without any doubt among them.

Ed laughed, since when can he talk a lot. Ah, she can't stand her busy behavior talking to her prospective baby. Huh uh? not only was his baby born he had talked a lot about the strange life, surely his baby was tired of hearing his complaints. But Ed was quite satisfied.

After much discussion with his baby, Ed then fell asleep next to Jane with his hand still stroking Jane's stomach. A quiet night with those who do not know for sure the heart of each other, one survives because of the baby. One of them had an interest for a long time.