THE CHOICE IN MY LIFE
SECTION 77
“Is there anything you want to buy for the day after tomorrow?” rio asked his wife. This afternoon they are relaxing in the back of the house which is cool and cold because it is cloudy.
“To Raja Ampat?”
“Betul. I heard some other employees are busy looking for beach clothes that they want to use later.”
“Do you want me to wear a bikini later?”
Rio widened both his eyes and shook his head quickly, “Of course not. I don't want my wife's body watched by other men.”
“Then? Meaning what was your question?”
“Yaaa . . It may be that you need a new shirt that you want to wear when we are there or other items.”
“My books are all still good. Especially with the clothes we bought the other day. Everything is still good and I can wear it.”
Rio pulled Tia from her seat and made Tia sit on her lap, “Why are you not like other women who want to waste her husband's money? Your husband's a lot of money, Tia. Occasionally wasteful, let my money not freeze.”
“I've spent enough of your money, Rio. I'm really grateful for that.”
“You only use my money for monthly shopping, Tia. Not another.”
“You have helped me to continue to provide assistance to the orphanage I grew up in. And the help you give is huge, Rio. I was so grateful to find out if you secretly gave the money through someone else.”
“How can you know it?” Rio was shocked when Tia found out his good actions.
“The orphanage mother told me. He asked me if I knew anyone named Bagas. And I know if you're behind the act Bagas did.”
“Sorry, I didn't mean to hide it from you.”
“Why did you help that orphanage?”
“Because they mean something to you. That place is a very important place for you. That's why I did it. I know if they're having trouble. And I hope my help can help a little.”
“It was very helpful, Rio. Mother home leave a thank you for you.”
“Send my thanks back to him.” Rio said softly as he stroked the cheeks of Tia who met.
“But why only 3 days 2 nights? It's a pity if it's only been there for a moment.”
“You want longer? We can stay there longer when the others come home. But if I have to bring all the employees to stay longer, I can go home lifeless when Raka finds out. The company has lost hundreds of millions in one day when we are in Raja Ampat, Raka will not let the company lose more revenue.”
“No. I don't want us to stay there much longer. It's not cool if we're the only two there. And of course I want my husband to return safely without fear of threats from the company's main leader.”
“Just imagine we're on our honeymoon.”
“Can't your honeymoon be done at home?”
“Oh, yes. Right too.” Rio answered obediently.
“After this I will go to the house of Aunt Mega. Want to come?” bring Rio.
“Tante Mega? Who?”
“Mama Raka's. Aunt wants to see me, but I don't know yet what to talk about.”
“I'm better at home. I'm afraid if it's a family matter.”
“You're my wife. You are my family and their family too. But you will not be able to meet with Ara, because they have a separate house with Raka.”
“Alright then. I'm going to leave now. If anything happens, quickly contact me.” Rio briefly kissed Tia's soft lips and released his embrace that had been curbing Tia's body.
Tia delivered her husband to the front door, not forgetting she waved her hand and gave her best smile to Rio. After Tia made sure the fence was closed, Tia went back into the house and cleaned the tea glass that she and her husband were wearing earlier.
Just now Tia finished washing the glass and wanted to go up into her room, suddenly someone pressed the doorbell of her house. Tia wondered who the people who had come were, because as Tia remembered, no one had ever come to that house.
Ting tong ting tong . . The bell was pressed back several times. Tia opened the door later after confirming her guest from behind the window.
“Good afternoon.” Greet a middle-aged woman. And next to him stood a man who was slightly older than the woman next to him, but that face was a little familiar to Tia.
“Good afternoon. Sorry, Aunt and Om are looking for who?”
“We're looking for Rio. Is he home?”
“Rio? Rio just left, Auntie. About 5 minutes ago.”
“Oh . . then, can we wait for Rio outside?”
“Do not, Aunt. Om and Auntie don't wait outside, it's cold because it's cloudy, and it'll be dark soon. Just wait inside. Come in, Om, Aunt.” Tia invited her guests inside.
“You drink what Om and Auntie?” tia asked when the two guests had sat down on the sofa.
“No need to bother. You just sit down.” Answer the male guest.
“No hassle, Om. Wait a minute, I made a warm drink for Om and Auntie.” Tia left her two guests and made warm drinks for her guests. Three minutes later, two glasses of hot drink were on the table.
“Please drink, Aunt. Please Om.”
“Thanks.” Reply to the woman gently.
“Om and Aunt . . . “ Tia hesitate to ask.
“Sorry we're visiting this afternoon. Oh, yeah, Auntie forgot to introduce herself. Aunt's Name, Ajeng. And this is Aunt's husband, just call Om Gunawan.”
“I Tia, Aunt, Om.”
“Then can Auntie know, you ready Rio? Aunty just found out if there are women in this house.”
Tia was confused as to how to answer her status in this house. She wanted to confess that she was the mistress of this house, but Tia was worried that it would cause trouble because their marriage was still a secret.
“I . . . I . .” Tia kept repeating her words.
Knowing that the owner of the house was nervous, Om Gunawan tried to divert the conversation.
“This coffee is really good. What coffee do you use to make it?” tanya Om Gunawan suddenly broke Tia's tension.
“Copy? Oh, that's brand X coffee, Om. It tastes good coffee, the sour taste is a little and the coffee is more concentrated.” Answer Tia well.
“Betulkah? Is there coffee like that in Jakarta?” ask Aunt Ajeng to her husband.
“Try. This coffee is delicious.” Om Gunawan thrust his coffee glass to be tasted by his wife.
“Emmm. It's really delicious. Later Mommy must stop by the supermarket and buy it for Dad while in Jakarta.”
“Mother???” Tia was surprised because the greeting was no stranger to her inquisition. Rio once mentioned his mother with that greeting.