Sister of Inpar Malang
chapter 34 To Bali

...Sister of Ipar Malang ...

...Chapter 34 To Bali...

...Devan POV...

I approached Lilis who was unpacking a gift package from Mama. It was baby clothes. He seemed to like it a lot, flipping through the shirt, looking at the front and back. What's so colorful again.

"Darling, if we're on vacation, how about it?" ask after sitting next to him.

He stopped his movement. "entertained? Where to?"

"I haven't yet decided on the place either."

"Is it okay?" Lilis rubbed her stomach.

"Let's try to consult a doctor first. If allowed, we'll leave immediately. Calculate this your vacation before giving birth. After giving birth, you will definitely be busy taking care of our baby."

"Alright, Brother. We're both on vacation." Lilis hugged me tightly. "Thank you for everything you've given me. I can't possibly repay her."

"False thanks for your love. That's more than enough."

"If that's for sure."

"Yes, already. Now you take a shower, it's late afternoon. These items let Mbok Urip clean up. They will be washed."

"Don't! Just let me. According to the book I read, washing new clothes for the baby has its procedures. I'd do it myself."

"What book?" many wonder.

"Book guide for pregnant women. Like, what should be prepared before and after giving birth," he said while cleaning the clothes of the baby.

"I don't remember in the reading room there was such a book."

"Indeed. It's a book from Brother Fero."

"Fero?"

"Yes. Yesterday he gave it to her, while carrying fruit. Turns out there's a book in the totebag, too."

"Other times, whatever he loves you, give it to me first. Let me check first."

"good. Sorry, yes, Brother." His face turned regretful and sad.

"It's okay." I pulled him in my arms. Looks like I need to talk to Fero. He can't keep coming to this house.

After dinner, Lilis returned to the room. He said he was not finished with the gift from his mother. I'm going to the workspace, to study Fero's cooperation papers.

I was still thinking about what was the reason he had suddenly disappeared after graduation, and now he was back here. His parents' company is in Jakarta. Why is he here, in the suburbs? Who takes care of the company there?

I'm the one who's going to put the paper on the table, stopped when my gait shakes. There's an incoming call from Elan. He's tumben once in contact night-night. Usually he would call when Lilis was relaxed. I'd better just pick up the call, how know it's important.

"Assalamualaikum, Elan."

[Waalaikum. Is Lilis asleep?]

"I don't know yet. I'm still in the study. What's up?"

[About the place of recommendation you asked for, I have a suggestion for you, Bali. There is our family private resort. You and Lilis can take it for free.]

"I'm not sure you're so free."

[You're right. I want to open a new branch there. Next week Evan departs to review alone.]

"Why doesn't Laras come? Isn't he his secretary?"

[With morning sickness, she's pregnant.]

"Alhamdulillah then. I'll tell Lilis. He must be very happy to hear this news. Then what are you worried about? Laras is pregnant. That's, right, what Evan wants."

[So, their relationship has improved. But, lately there have been events that make them a little tenuous. I feel like there are people who deliberately want to ruin Evan and Laras' relationship. Therefore, I want you to keep an eye on Evan while there.]

"good. But on condition, as long as Lilis and I are in Bali, all of you are responsible."

[It's very expensive for your fare. Anyway Evan is your brother-in-law.]

"Business, yes, business."

Next our chat was filled with discussing Evan's reconnaissance plan there. In addition, it also talks about the condition of Lilis, and others. No matter what holiday this time you all get a task. What's more all the facilities are given free of charge from Elan.

I immediately entered the room to rest my body. Inhaling the scent of Lilis body became one way to reduce my fatigue.

As soon as the door opened, the sight was of a pregnant woman lying down with a blanket covering part of her body. Wiggling, positioning his body to get a comfortable position.

"You can't sleep yet?" my question is to approach it.

Lilis opened her eyes. "Yet. Is your brother done with his work?"

"It has. Sorry, yeah, got to bring office work home."

"Nothing, really. I know Brother's busy."

I went up to the bed and sat next to him. Swabbing Lilis' adorable distended stomach. He seemed to be getting comfortable with closing his eyes.

"I have two happy tidings for you."

"What's that?" His eyes are back open.

"We're going on holiday to Bali."

"Tomorrow I'll go see a doctor."

Like a miracle, the fetus in Lilis' stomach kicked right into my palm. I looked in amazement at the belly where the fetus was. Lilis smiled at me, clasping my hand that was on top of her stomach.

"Looks like baby agrees with Dad's proposal?" I tried to talk to my future son. "Again Dad asked, you agree we are on vacation to Bali? Before your mother is busy taking care of your birth."

He responded by kicking again. Lilly and I laughed together. Anxiously I kissed the abdomen of the former kick, making Lilis feel amused.

"OKs. So, you agree too, right?" I asked Lilis, the mother of my son.

Lilis nodded with a sweet smile. "Then, what is the second happy news?" ask him impatiently.

"The second story ... Pregnant barrel."

"What's? Laras' sister is pregnant?" I nodded in response. "Alhamdulillah. God has granted our prayers all along." Lilis' eyes sparkled and her face grew more cheerful.

"You happy?"

"Very. I want to contact Brother Laras."

"Don't! It's night. Barrel is in a period of nausea. You'll bother him."

"More so, Brother."

"Then, it's time for pregnant women to sleep. You should take plenty of rest to prepare for our holiday next week. Comehere!"

I lay down next to Lilis, then rubbed her adorable distended belly. Lilis began to look comfortable, until a soft snoring sound was heard from her tiny lips.

'O Allah, take care of the fetus in my wife's stomach. Be cleansed whole and perfect, healthy, intelligent, sholeh or sholeha, and like to practice Your teachings.'

We never asked her what gender she was every check. It would be a surprise, Lilis said. As long as he grows healthy inside there, it already means a lot to us.

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POV Baras

"Have you told Lilis about your pregnancy?" mother asked, when we finished cooking for dinner.

"No, Ma. I'm confused."

My mother smiled warmly at me. "You know Lilis' nature?" I'm nodding. "Do you think Lilis will have a grudge against you?" ask Mom again.

"A forgetful and kind-hearted boy like him, must have forgotten the past," my true ridicule was just a satire.

"You already know, don't you, what you should do?"

"Yes, Mom." I hugged Mom tightly. Rubbing my nose at the intersection of the neck with his shoulders. "I'm sorry. Can't be a good kid yet. Not like Lilis."

"No, Honey. You used to just not understand, now you understand. Do not repeat the old mistake."

Mom took off our embrace. Then remove the apron that was stuck to his body, put it back in the kitchen drawer. I did the same thing.

"Mom should go home now. I must've been waiting for Mom to have dinner together. You're dying, right?"

"Yes, Mom. Mom just go home. Poor Dad, you must miss me so much."

"If there's anything, call us, yeah."

I immediately picked up the provisions that had been prepared for Mom. We do cook to split in two. Half for my dinner with Evan, and half for my mom's dinner with me. 

While washing the dishes from dinner, Evan put his chin on my shoulder. Of course I objected because his body was bigger. Many times I removed his chin from my shoulder, but he remained unmoved.

"What's wrong with you, Evan?" I pushed Evan's moving body into a frenzy in my arm. He didn't say anything. It's just that his behavior is a little spoiled. I feel a bit uncomfortable.

Sighing heavily, I completed the task of washing dishes while being carried by a big baby. When I finished, I invited him to sit in the living room.

"Why you?"

He didn't answer. He put his head on my lap and asked to rub his head. I did what he asked.

"Can I not go to Bali?" suddenly tanyanya.

Tomorrow's schedule I have to USG. After that Evan will leave for Bali to carry out the duties of the company. It seems like he is very reluctant to go there, but the plan still has to go. So I know if he's really changed or not.

"can't. You've been able to. Just do the order from Elan. You have to work hard for our family. There will be new members in this world. Our living costs will be more and more." Actually, that's just my excuse.

"You're right. I have to work hard." Evan said with excitement.

Evan immediately collapsed after involving my pregnancy. It turns out that he really wanted a child. Hopefully with the presence of our baby, Evan can really change his nature for the better.

"I will prepare whatever you have to bring tomorrow. You also have to prepare any documents that must be brought."

I'm heading to the room to prepare some clothes that Evan has to bring tomorrow. As I faced back, Evan followed me into the room. Using my chin, I pointed at his workspace. With slow steps, Evan walked towards the study. I just shook my head to see how he was doing.

It looks like I'm pregnant, but Evan's cravings. Getting pregnant is amazing. A lot of surprising things have made a difference in my family. Especially the change in Evan.

The next day after USG, Mama, and Kak Elan drove Evan to the airport. Evan asked me to come with him to Bali. Mama and Brother Elan strictly forbid it.

"Are you sure you can keep Laras and the child in the womb? Barrel is in the morning sickness. Pity him if he has to travel far," Mama advised Evan.

"It was not Evan who took care of Laras, but vice versa. The barrel that looks after and takes care of Evan," cried Kak Elan.

Evan increasingly showed his sour face, because he could not reply to the words of his own mother and brother. I actually feel sorry. It's just that it's Evan's obligation to remain professional at work.

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