The Antagonist
Broken Before Growing

The atmosphere of the dinner was so warm, and it had been since Nayla's arrival at Bhaskara's residence. No more eating in each other's rooms like the days before Abimayu got married.

Ayu who initially did not have an appetite to eat more now, the teenager was very happy because there was someone accompanying her at the dinner table. Something he dreamed of long ago finally materialized as well. And now it was getting fuller by the couple's friendly scene in front of him.

"Eat a lot, I don't want you to be skinny baby." The man put a lot of vegetables on his wife's plate. Nayla looks helpless about the behavior of her husband who is somehow possessed by what. Even the drinks he took.

"No, I can take it myself." Reject Nayla while glancing at Ayu who had been trying to hold back a smile. It's funny to see the nature of the attention of the brother to the person he loves, and the face of the brother-in-law who looks resigned just like that.

"I know, but I want to serve you." Pinta Abimayu again gave vegetables on Nayla's plate, while the plate itself has not been filled anything. Ayu chuckles little made, making Nayla's face so blushing.

"I wouldn't have spent any of this." Nayla said then took a spoonful and pointed it at her husband. Abimayu looked confused.

"Let's go, baby" Nayla thrust the spoon right into Abimayu's mouth that was immediately opened. The 'honey' call was able to make the man freeze as well as follow everything the wife said, a smile emanated on her mouth full of food.

Ayu shook her head to see her brother's response like that, but of course she was happy because her brother looked happier.

"Sorry to nod, Sir, Madam, Miss Ayu." Alex came in a casual style greeting the three people, behind him was Elis in the same outfit even though it was still in dark color.

"Madam, I'll borrow your bodyguards." He said he had exceeded the person who asked for blessing, he really hoped his boss' wife would allow it. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to spend time with Elis if Nayla didn't give her permission.

Because the woman said all the decisions were with the lady. And Elis was convinced, Nayla would not allow it. They promised to spend the night together playing games.

"Yes, please, please." Nayla said, even to stand up so enthusiastic. Forgetting the bribery event bribing the husband.

Now, should Abimayu be angry at Alex?

Elis' eyes widened perfectly, "What about our promise, Miss?"

"Ah, that. I can play with my husband." Nayla sat down again, and took her husband. "Yes, baby." Again Abimayu nodded in agreement with the wife's wishes, but he did not know what game Nayla meant. But whatever it will do, let alone a game of fighting gelut and sweating. Uh, why is his mind so dirty like this.

"But Miss—"

"Go with Alex, I've allowed you both. Happy enjoy." Nayla's silence made Alex feel excited there.

"Don't be shy, brother. Go, enjoy your Sunday night." Ayu chimed in, of course, because she just got the code from Alex. "Sister Elis is the same as Alex's sister." Nayla immediately nodded in agreement as well as Alex.

Now Elis can't do anything more to reject Alex's invitation, the man who sucks in her opinion. Why did he want to be friends with this man yesterday?

"What game does Elis mean?" ask Abimayu.

"That's .. just a regular racing game."

"Oh yeah?" Ayu looks interested.

"Would you like to play?" Ayu immediately nodded at the invitation of the sister-in-law, she was also tired of staying silent in the room.

"If Abi loses, you must give him the villa on the island." Now their game opens up again the usual game. Whoever wins can ask for anything from the losers. Nayla and Ayu nodded in agreement. And it looks like Abimayu is full of mystery.

*****

Weekend nights, most couples will certainly spend their time in romantic places such as the cinema, park, or others.

But not with a so-called couple, Elis and Alex. The two men were even worried about where. And don't expect Elis to go in alay places as Alex says.

Alex finally relents, not wanting Elis to cancel their Sunday night as this is his chance to get close to Nayla's bodyguard.

They headed towards a simple-looking two-story dwelling. Alex enters confidently, thinking he will be reunited with Elis' parents.

Taking the heart of the would-be-in-law and asking for blessing, instantly became the man's plan. But all of that instantly collapsed, shattered into pieces. Didn't hear that call ...

"Mommy." A little girl ran up to Elis and went straight into the woman's arms.

Elis's face changed drastically, a face he never showed anyone and now the girl is enjoying it at will.

No flat face, nor cold gaze. The woman was seen smiling thinly with a warm look at the girl who called her 'mommy'.

"He who?" the little boy asked, pointing to Alex who seemed to have lost half his life. His heart seemed to be broken before his eyes, before it even grew and flourished.

"That's mommy's friend." Elis reluctantly introduced. But her little girl looks enthusiastic.

"Banjour's chat. My name is Gisella, call me Ella." His little hand seemed outstretched waiting for a welcome from Alex who just stared at him without any movement.

Ella looks at Alex, then turns to her mommy, Elis. Elis cleared his throat, and Alex came to his senses and welcomed the small hand.

Nayla wriggled in Abimayu's arms, her body as if crumbling with a soak. Regret playing the game with the husband who ended up with a swaying waist.

"Darling, let's clean up." Invite Abimayu to kiss Nayla's forehead that looks tired, but her burly hands that work hard move the slender waist.

"Come, baby. You want to repeat it again?!" Abimayu smiled intent.

"Ohh." Nayla. Then wake up lazily to clean himself up.

Abimayu stared at the departure of his wife who was only with a blanket, eager to embrace and lift the slender body. But whatever the power, he's pretending.

*****

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