Sharing Love: TWO RINGS
Ayu's suspicions
...This part has been revised...
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Prangs!
The glass Ayu was holding glided perfectly against the marble floor, after hearing Rika's words just now.
Danu and Rika turned towards Ayu who looked so surprised.
Get pregnant! How come?
Inner Ayu screamed in disbelief at what she heard.
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“Mbak Ayu why? Kok looks surprised so, not happy to see I can get pregnant.”
“Ay, why are you? What Rika says.” is true
“Ng—nothing, Mas. My hands are just slippery, where maybe I'm not happy to hear this good news.”
Withstands. For now you have to hold it, Ay.
“Other times be more careful, Ay. Bi Ijah please help to settle ya.”
“Good, Mr.”
“Mas, we tell mom yes. I must be so happy to hear I'm pregnant.” With a radiant face Rika said to her husband.
“Iya, Darling. Now we go to the room first, I'll call mom and the family doctor to make sure that you and our baby are okay.”
Danu walks with Rika, the man neglects his first wife's existence because he is too happy to hear the news of Rika's pregnancy.
After arriving at Danu's room, he informed his extended family of Rika's pregnancy. Of course Bu Wati and Mr. Gunawan are so happy, also Danu's extended family. Mrs Wati and Mr Gunawan said they would come to their house tonight.
“How, Doctor?”
Danu asked who was sitting next to Rika, after the family doctor checked the contents of her second wife.
“Congratulations to Mr and Madam, Lady Rica is currently pregnant. But to ensure the age of the womb, tomorrow to conduct an examination to the hospital.”
“Good, doctor. I will do.”
Danu presents a kiss on Rika's forehead.
“Thank you, Darling."
The doctor can see the look of happiness covering a husband and wife in front of him.
“The first trimester is usually quite heavy for pregnant women, usually will experience morning sickness. Lack of appetite and prone to miscarriage. I will prescribe vitamins for Mrs Rica, as well as I recommend to consume a nutritious diet, high in iron and vitamin C. Nuts, as well as green vegetables–”
“—And please also note, so that the Lady do not do heavy activities first and avoid stress.”
“Good, doctor. We understand.”
“Then, I excuse you.”
After the departure of the doctor, Bu Wati sat next to Rika.
“Thank you, son. Already gave grandchildren to us.”
“I also follow happy if mom is happy, this is also thanks to the prayers of mom and dad.”
Ms. Wati and Mr. Gunawan are so very happy. Even Bu Wati plans to hold a celebration that is so festive as a form of gratitude for the presence of grandchildren who so desired all this time.
Inevitably spicy innuendo Ayu accepted.
“Rika has only been married to Danu for five months, but is already pregnant. And you, Ay. Not pregnant yet.”
“Bu,” Pak Gunawan reprimanding his wife.
“But it's true, right, sir. Anyway tomorrow we have to invite family and neighbors for thanksgiving.”
Everything is filled with happiness. In contrast to Ayu, seeing them gathering full of joy like that and ignoring her existence. He was like he didn't exist and wasn't a part of them.
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Many neighbors and relatives were present at the celebration. Ayu helped prepare all the needs of the party.
Rika is prohibited from doing strenuous activities or activities that drain her energy, although in fact it has never been done before from the first time she came to their home.
But still Bu Wati warned because her in-laws know, Rika is a daughter-in-law who is so diligent in doing household work. Without Bu Wati knowing the truth.
After the party Ayu was told to deliver milk to Rika in her room by Bu Wati. Despite the tiredness and sleepiness, she kept carrying out the orders of her mother-in-law.
Rika is seen sitting relaxed on her bed while reading a magazine.
Ayu's feet stepped in closer to the table beside Rika and then placed a glass of warm milk on the table.
Rika laughed mockingly looking at Ayu.
“Oh look, who is this? New helper in this house.” Rika said in a mocking tone.
Ayu ignored Rika's ridicule.
“Congratulations on your pregnancy.”
“I am moved, thank you loh ...” Still with a mocking face.
“But, are you happy?”
Rika's eyebrows shot up next to hearing a strange question from Ayu.
“Happy dong, mas Danu will love me more and everyone more love me. Especially mom.”
“By how to lie to them.” Ayu looked intently at Rika.
“Ap—what do you mean?” Rika answered with a sigh.
“You know I mean.” Ayu said in a calm tone.
“A—I don't know what you're talking about.” Rika pretended not to understand what Ayu said.
“I know it's not a child mas Danu.”
Rika's face turned pale hearing Ayu's words. Body stiffens. Cold sweat soaked his palms.
Damnit damnit! Why would she know that I'm not pregnant with Mas Danu's son.
“Ke—why ka—you can talk like that? You're just jealous because I can get pregnant, and you're not. Yes, right?” Rika still could not hide her nervousness.
“I don't envy one bit, because you can get pregnant.”
“Then, why are you talking as if this baby is not a child of Mas Danu.”
Ayu was silent, she moved her feet closer to the big window of the room. He stood up while looking at the night sky that was filled with stars.
“Mas Danu suffers from a chromosomal defect and because of that disease mas Danu will never be able to have offspring.” After saying that, Ayu turned her face towards Rika.
Rika's mouth gaped at Ayu's words.
Ayu who saw the surprised expression on Rika's face, immediately smiled.
“You must be surprised, but that's the truth. Until anytime mas Danu will not be able to have children, even though he married any woman. But there is one possibility that it happened, the power of God. All this time I kept this secret meeting, both from Danu's own mas and from his family.”
Rika swallowed her own saliva.
“I might accept you marrying Danu mas, but I won't accept if you do this. Lying to everyone with your pregnancy, telling Mas Danu and the rest of the family if it is the son of Mas Danu. It was obvious, though, that it was not his son. In other words, you've betrayed Mas Danu right?”
Ayu clenched her hands, trying to hold back the anger in her chest.
Rika is increasingly at a loss for words, because all Ayu's words are true if the child Rika is conceived is the result of her relationship with another man.
“Ap—what will you do?”
“I won't do anything, you're supposed to do something. That is telling the truth to everyone.”
“Do not hope!”
Rika straightened her back, who was crazy to tell her the truth.
“Then I will tell them everything.”
“You have no proof.”
Ayu was stunned by what Rika had just said. Right, if she wanted to tell everyone and also her husband. She must have proof of the lies Rika committed.
Looking at the silent Ayu, Rika smiled faintly and felt victorious.
“Please if you want to say this, but in the absence of evidence I am sure mas Danu and mother will hate you. Especially Danu.”
Rika siding.
Ayu did not reply to Rika's words, she just turned away leaving Rika who smiled triumphantly.
“I have to find a way to get Ayu out of here before she tells everyone the truth.”
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