Playing With Fire
The Part 36

After the conversation between Irene and Elica last night, the next day the two look more familiar.

Elica thought Irene was a stingy woman but it turned out to be wrong. Irene actually showed more of her motherly figure to Elica and made Elica comfortable even though the two had just known. Even Irene had Elica call her "Tante" just like Alex called Irene.

"It's for you Elica" Irene told Elica by giving her a cream

"This what?" Elica asked confusedly as she accepted the item.

"That's a cream you can use on your stomach or on other parts of your body. Can remove Stretch Marks due to pregnancy as well, you're very young so it's a pity if your stomach has a lot of scars after pregnancy."

"Thank you Aunt Irene"

"Together Elica"

The two talked together again, talking about a lot of things.

"Does Aunt Irene always come home?"

Asked Elica on the sidelines of the conversation.

"No. I go home for Christmas, because my son is in California so I choose to come back here. Though I intend to celebrate Christmas with Alex but he is always busy and rarely come here"

"How old is a aunt?"

"His age is 25, he's almost the same as Alex, a workaholic." Elica smiled at Irene who was expressing her regretful face.

"Aunty husband?"

"She's been gone for 3 years, that's why my son has become timeless because my husband's responsibilities are shifting to Damian"

"Damian's name?"

"Yes Elica. I've always been lonely at home because no one's accompanying me"

"But she must have loved auntie a lot"

"real Elica. I also hope to be a good mother to Damian and Alex. You know for yourself, don't you, if Alex's parents died long ago "

"Yes, I know that"

"I always hoped to have a daughter, but Damian said he didn't want to have a sister. Because he thought having a sister was a very troublesome thing. And once I get here knowing you're Elica, it's like I won't be lonely anymore. You're a very nice woman."

"Thank you Aunt Irene, I'm also happy to talk to you."

****

Elsewhere, Alex and Bianca are preparing to head to the mansion. Because yesterday Alex got word from uncle Jo, if his aunt has come there.

At first Alex intended to just go home alone. But Bianca kept asking to come with Alex. Because the woman reasoned that in New York she did not have anyone she knew. And finally Alex also brought Bianca with him.

They both choose flights during the day. And it will arrive in the afternoon.

Bianca is very happy because she knows that she will meet Alex's aunt. Bianca will approach Alex's aunt to get support for her relationship with Alex going forward. Because Alex said that his aunt was already considered as a surrogate mother, even though in reality Alex's aunt was only the sister of Alex's late father.

Both of them went to the airport by car.

"Alex didn't know why I was nervous. Is it because I'm going to meet your aunt until I'm like this?"

Bianca opened the conversation excitedly.

"What are you talking about him for? After all you and my aunt have nothing to do with it" Alex replied tightly

"Not so, I mean I can't wait to get to know your family"

Hearing Bianca's words, Alex prefers to be quiet and not answer her. Because he was actually very lazy if he had to talk at length with the woman next to him.

And right, right in the afternoon Alex had arrived at the mansion residence after uncle Jo picked her up at the airport.

Alex and Bianca get out of the car and walk into the house.

Arriving in the living room, Alex sees Irene and Elica sitting together, and has yet to notice her arrival with Bianca at her side.

"Tante.." call Alex in his Baritone voice.

Irene and Elica turned to the source of the voice at the same time.

"Alexes. At the end you go home" said Irene with her joyful face. He stood up and approached Alex, and the two embraced.

"Tante misses you so much" Irene said after the hug came off.

"When did auntie come? Why didn't you tell me?" Ask Alex

"Aunty came yesterday. Of course Auntie wants to surprise you, but you're not here"

"I'm busy Auntie"

"Yes yes... You're the same as Damian, you never had time for aunty. So annoying"

"He didn't come home?"

"Of course not. He's like a working robot that doesn't remember time."

Irene's frenzy seems to make the atmosphere warmer. Although Alex did not respond too much to all of Irene's talk, at least it made Elica not feel tense. Moreover, he saw if Alex brought a woman with him.

"Oh yeah Alex, who's the girl who came here with you?" Irene asked pointing at Bianca. While Bianca who knew if she was being talked about finally opened her voice.

"Hello Auntie, introduce me to Bianca, Alex's friend. Right now I'm coming with Alex because I want to learn business with him" Bianca said warmly

"Oh" Irene answered briefly in response to Bianca's remark earlier. It could be seen if Irene had started to dislike Bianca, because somehow seeing her dress slightly open Bianca made Irene think negatively of the woman during their first meeting.

"Alex since when did you switch professions to become a teacher?" Irene said with a quip.

"I don't understand what Auntie means?" Answer Alex.

"Didn't Bianca say she wanted to study business with you. As far as Aunty learns business there is also her special school. Because Damian used to do it after his father died" Irene's remarks turned out to be offensive to Bianca.

"Sorry Aunt I refute your opinion. I thought it would be better if I studied directly with the experts. Given that Alex is also experienced in the business world, there is no harm. That's why my dad trusted Alex more to be my mentor" Bianca replied in self-defense.

"Enough. I'm tired of wanting to rest" hardened Alex all of a sudden.

Finally Irene and Bianca were immediately silent when they heard Alex's voice that was quite loud.

It is unexpected that the first meeting of Bianca and Irene was initiated with a difference of opinion that is equally dominant. Until there was a little dispute that occurred, while Elica could only quietly see the two people arguing with each other.

Alex decided to rest in his room. She left the room, but stared at Elica just before climbing the stairs.

***

At night Elica was in the kitchen with Aunt Christin. He was warming up the water on the stove to make the milk he would drink.

Elica had intended to help Christin's aunt prepare dinner, but Christin's aunt refused and told Elica to sit down.

After the food was finished, Christin's aunt took her to the dining room. Soon Alex, Bianca and Irene gather in the room to eat.

Irene was also seen looking for Elica because the woman was not present in the dining room.

"Where's Elica, auntie?" Ask Irene

"She was in the madam's kitchen, making her drink milk"

"Call him here, tell him to have dinner together"

"Good mistress"

Alex, who sees Aunt, is already seen watching Elica choose to shut up. He prefers to eat the dinner in front of him.

Christin's aunt soon returns with fruit, telling Irene that Elica refuses to eat dinner together. Irene who knew that replied with a nod.

"Alex after dinner, Auntie wants to talk to you" Irene said.

"Why not now" Alex replied

"Here there is a stranger, Auntie is not comfortable saying it" said Irene who insinuated to Bianca. But the woman tried not to be provoked by Irene who went back to provoking. And continue eating her.

After the dinner was over, Alex finally met Irene on the balcony of the upper room. Bianca decided to re-enter the guest room.

"What's there you want Aunt to talk about?" Ask Alex without further ado.

"You don't want to explain Elica to Auntie?"

"There's nothing to explain, after all the aunt knows everything." Said Alex

"Aren't you going to take responsibility for Elica?" Said Irene still trying not to get emotional on her bangs.

Alex laughed softly when he heard Irene's question.

"Tante can ask that to Elica directly. I offered to marry her but she kept rejecting it. At least bring her into this house, that includes my efforts to keep an eye on her pregnancy"

"Of course Elica refused to marry you. While you and her mother haven't even been divorced for a year, not to mention what you've done to the family to the point of being devastated will make Elica easily accept you, plus gossip from others when they know this. Don't you think Alex's there?"

"Then what else do I have, Auntie? Don't know how I approached her to take responsibility for my son. But he just kept rejecting it" said Alex who began to ignite emotions because he felt if Irene cornered him.

"You're wrong Alex. You should take Elica's heart slowly instead of forcing her will. Plus you're bringing another woman into this house, it's gonna make your and Elica's relationship worse"

Irene also advised Alex like a mother. Hopefully Alex will not regret his actions in the future because of his selfishness.

***

The next day, Irene finally managed to persuade Elica to have breakfast along with Alex and Bianca as well.

Irene deliberately warms up to Elica to make Bianca jealous. Because since early in the morning Bianca was seen sticking with Alex even they jog together, and make Irene not like.

"Elica eat a lot so that your content is healthy" said Irene by giving vegetables to Elica.

"Thank you aunt" replied Elica

"Together Elica"

While Bianca looks not eager to eat because there are so many vegetables menu this morning.

"Alex do you want vegetables in my bowl? Because I don't like to eat vegetables, and it would be a pity if thrown away" said Bianca with a face made to weld.

"All right give it to me" replied Alex, then Bianca gave her food to Alex.

"Elica you like vegetables, right?" Irene said after feeling embarrassed to see Bianca

"My auntie loves all vegetables" replied Elica.

"Good Elica. It is not good to be a picky eater. Besides not good for health and also a lot of people out there who need to eat" said Irene again insinuated Bianca blatantly.

"Yes aunty" replied Elica

Bianca was seen rolling her eyes because she also began to dislike the treatment of Irene, and again Alex did not defend her instead focus on her food.

The four continued their breakfast in silence.

"By the way, how long have you been working here, Elica? Looks very familiar to the people here"

bianca said suddenly and managed to make Everyone surprised because Bianca thought Elica was a servant.

"You know, Bianca, Elica's not a waitress here" Irene said

"I'm sorry, I didn't know I thought he was a waiter here" Javan Bianca felt guilty but of course just pretended.

"Then from that do not like to carelessly talk. Besides Elica is a special woman here, because she is also pregnant with Alex's child, if you don't know" said Irene, looking happy because she saw Bianca's facial expression was very surprised.

"What?"

TBC.

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