Om That Possessive, MY HUSBAND!
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Zidan's gaze was still fixed on the two tombs before him. His right hand stroked a tombstone that read 'Budiman's chakra.'

"I have fulfilled my promise. I have fulfilled all of my requests too. I look after and love Manda as much as I take care of myself." Zidan has been smiling ever since. Imagine the face of Cakra. Manda's father, or her father-in-law.

"Manda has changed a lot now. She's getting pretty. Growing up and smarter too. And from tomorrow, we'll be a legally married couple by religion or by country. We hope, Father and Mother's blessing always accompany our steps."

Zidan touched the tombstone next to Cakra's tomb. "Mother, Manda loves you so much and misses you. He never forgot to pray for you. She's a good girl, and will be a good mother-to-be for our kids too. Just like you."

Again, Zidan sprinkled flower petals over the two tombs. Before he finally stepped away. Leaving both tombs in a clean condition, with no weeds growing on them.

Zidan comes alone more often. Sometimes he can come up to 3 or 4 times a month. And one of them he must have invited Manda.

But today, she chose to let Manda spend time with Mama and her friends. While Zidan himself was busy taking care of wedding preparations since two weeks ago. And visiting the grave of Manda's parents is indeed his last agenda today. He came to give them good news. Although Zidan knows, they cannot attend his wedding with Manda. But at least, Zidan could feel even more relieved after doing what he wanted.

Talk about Zidan and Manda's marriage. Actually, there was a rejection from Zidan regarding Cakra's request about marrying his daughter. Naturally Zidan refused, because at that time he did not have any feelings for Manda. But because Cakra keeps pressing and just gives her trust. So Zidan no longer had any loopholes to reject Cakra's request.

That day, March 08th. Zidan and Manda were married to Siri. With Cakra being his guardian. But not long after the wedding, Cakra instead caught up with his wife. He left Manda, then 17.

Zidan's heart also hurt when he heard the crying Isak of his little wife at that time. Especially when you see tears falling down Manda's cheeks. Zidan doesn't like and isn't willing to see Manda get hurt.

From then on, Zidan promised himself. She promises to be the best husband for Manda. Being a husband who can love Manda. Just as Cakra loved him. There are some barriers in their relationship. One of them is the blessing of the Zidan family. Especially the Mama who strongly rejects the presence of Manda in her daughter's life.

But that doesn't matter to Zidan. She still insists on maintaining her marriage to Manda. And will try hard so that his mother can accept the presence of Manda, his wife.

And although it took quite a long time, Mama Zidan ended up leaking as well. And can accept Manda as his daughter-in-law. I love Manda very much now.

If asked. Since when did Zidan love Manda?

He will surely answer. "Since I accidentally saw her shower. I've fallen in love with her since."

That answer sounds strange. But it's real. Zidan did start to love Manda because of that. Unlike the Manda who began to love Zidan with a gradual stage. Until that sense of love was completely embedded and fertilized abundantly in his heart.

That's how they. With all the advantages and disadvantages. They love each other, love and respect each other.

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"Assalamu'alaikum." Zidan opened the door of the house that was not locked. Because Mama and Manda have been home since an hour ago.

Zidan slowly approached the kitchen. He leaned against the kitchen door, watching Mama and Manda cooking something there. Manda looked so excited when she did it. Not wanting to disturb, Zidan stood up and watched from his place. Until Manda accidentally looks towards him.

"Darling?" The girl cleaned her hands. Without taking off the apron he walked over to Zidan.

"When is it here?" manda asked while kissing Zidan's hand. He looked at the face of the man who was smiling without any intention of answering his question.

"It hasn't been long." Zidan tidied up the black veil that Manda was wearing. He gently stroked the girl's head, then kissed her on the forehead. "Bag shower first. Passion, Honey!!"

Manda resumed cooking after Zidan's back was not seen again. Today, she made a special meal for her husband. This recipe came straight from my mom. And Mama herself who teaches directly the cooking process.

"Try a chip first, son." Mama feeds Manda a spoonful of chicken soup. Zidan's favorite food as a child. In fact, this should be the main menu every meal.

"Emmm, how delicious Ma!" The girl inhaled the scent of chicken soup that filled the kitchen. The distinctive aroma and taste of the curry sauce make Manda can not wait to enjoy it immediately. Forgetting about the main purpose. Forcing that soup Zidan.

"Well, you take a shower now. And get Zidan to eat."

"Yes, Mama. Thank you very much!"

"Together, Son."

Mom smiled. At least in this way he can avenge all the inappropriate actions he ever did to Manda. At least now Manda is smiling because of it.

"Thank you for forgiving my mother's mistakes."

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"Come, Honey!" Zidan asked Manda to sit nearby. They just finished dinner. Zidan or Manda ate voraciously. I almost finished a pot of chicken soup. Mama who saw that also smiled and ate greedily as well.

"Give me your hand!"

Manda extended her hand. Let Zidan stroke and massage his fingers. Manda seemed to enjoy it. She had just done a not-so-tiring job, but her Husband treated her as if she had been working hard all day.

"It should be, this hand that gets the massage." The girl back massaged Zidan's arms and shoulders. Sometimes he hugged the man, then back massaged his shoulders and sometimes ran into his burly arms.

"Emmmggh..." Manda immediately ran over as soon as she felt something was coming out of her mouth. Zidan followed the girl with a panicked face.

"Why, Honey?" Zidan's hands are already massaging Manda's nape.

"Wind as it were." Manda regurgitated his stomach. His head feels dizzy. And his body was also uncomfortable.

Zidan kept massaging his wife's nape. Until the nausea goes away. With a single move Zidan brought Manda's body into his trunk. Then lay the girl down she put her bed slowly.

"here." Zidan painstakingly rubbed eucalyptus oil over Manda's stomach, back and nape. Without much nagging or blaming his wife. Because maybe during the walk this morning he didn't pay attention to his health.

"Just a second!" Manda held Zidan's hand which was stroking his stomach. He looked very comfortable as the hand continued to stroke his stomach. Until finally, he slept by himself. With the position of Zidan's hand still stuck there.

"It's so sweet." Zidan twisted his body, he positioned himself lying behind Manda. Hugged the girl, with her right hand still attached directly to the surface of her wife's belly.

Both of them fell asleep with their faces looking so calm. In the form of happiness.