The Cold Wife
Chapter 56

Sweet opened his eyes as the light began to break through and disrupt his sleep. Sweet smiled when he saw the beautiful face of Alexa who he first saw. Hugged the little girl with affection. Alexa woke up earlier than Sweet.

"Morning, Mom." Alexa kissing soft cheek Sweet. Sweet was delighted to receive a morning gift from her little daughter. Sweet tightened his embrace.

"Lexa was happy, hugged Mommy until morning." Alexa rubs Sweet's delicate cheeks.

Sweet closed his eyes again, drowsiness still bothering him. Last night he was completely unable to sleep until dawn, and Sweet forced himself to sleep after prayers.

"Mommy, it's almost noon. Lexa's so hungry," whined Alexa. Actually early in the morning Sister Clara has delivered food for Alexa. But Alexa does not want to eat, if not from the hands of the Mommy.

Sweet opened his eyes again, staring at his daughter's face so deeply.

"Why don't you eat from there, honey?" tanya Sweet changed her position to sit and lean on the head of the bed. His head hurt from lack of sleep.

"Lexa just wants to eat if Mommy's the bribe," whined Alexa by putting on a clear face. Sweet who heard that felt uneasy at his daughter. It also kisses the head of Alexa.

"Alright Princess," said Sweet slightly bent over to pick up the food on the nightstand. With all his heart he fed Alexa. Gave full happiness to the little girl.

Today Sweet decided to accompany Alexa all day. For his two sons he handed over to Bibik, a worker at his home. The two kids are used to Sweet's absence.

"Mommy, Super Hero said. Lexa's gonna get well soon, and Lexa can go home. Mommy must be happy, right?" alexa asked enthusiastically. Makes Sweet remember what happened last night. Remember what Alex said, who will be a donor to Alexa.

Sweet put the leftovers back on the nightstand.

"Dear, you're cured." Sweet smiled sincerely. Then embrace Alexa with affection. Sweet will leave all cold when faced with his daughter.

"Lexa dear Mommy, dear Super Hero too. Hopefully we can both continue," said Alexa so innocently. Sweet was silent at the expectations of his daughter. Sweet broke the hug, then locked Alexa's blue eyes.

"Mommy's answer is honestly, since when did Lexa get in touch with Super Hero?" Sweet looked at Alexa to wait for an answer.

"Em, since the party." Answer Alexa honestly.

"Fest?" ask Sweet confused. Alexa was enthusiastic.

"Lampion party, Mommy." Alexa tries to remind Sweet.

However, Sweet still can't remember the party.

"At that time Mommy couldn't make it, so it was Super Hero who helped Lexa take off the lantern." Alexa smiled happily.

Sweet already remembered the party, the party that was held last month. At that time Sweet could not attend because he was out of town. To this day, she still feels guilty for her daughter. He apologized several times to Alexa.

Sweet stared into Alexa's face. A face so similar to Alex, that it reminds me of last night's meeting.

"Assalamualaikum," said someone opening the door. Sweet withdraws from daydreams. See who is visiting in the morning.

A beautiful woman dressed in shari'i clothes was standing in the doorway with two boys. Guess what, it was his son. Because their clothes are similar.

"Ara Umi!" alexa wants to change her position to sit. Sweet helps Alexa. The infusion needle on Alexa's tiny finger was grabbed by her, leaving Alexa grimacing in pain. Sweet's heart is so sliced. It must have felt very painful.

Sweet kisses Alexa's soft hand. "Sorry dear."

"It's okay, Mommy." Alexa smiled so sweetly. Then his gaze returned to the three people who were walking closer. Same with Sweet.

"Greetings first, baby. Wa'alaikumussalam," said Sweet as he looked at the woman's late-goals. Sweet never met Umi Ara. He only heard from Alexa's mouth. Sweet thought Umi Ara was old enough. But he was wrong, Umi Ara was still so young. Maybe younger than him.

Sweet came down from the top of the gurney, then tidied up Alexa's blanket.

"Em, is this Alexa's mother?" tanya Umi Ara moved towards Sweet.

"Yes, Mommy." Sweet smiled thinly. He still does not know who Umi Ara really is.

"Sister Ichal brought his sister?" ask Alexa with sparkling eyes. The five-year-old nodded enthusiastically.

"His name is Faraz" said a boy named Ichal, introducing his younger brother. All those interactions did not escape the scrutiny of Sweet and Ara.

"I'm Sweet," Sweet said a little stiff.

"I just saw Mbak for the first time here" said Ara a little doubt. Sweet's attitude made her feel awkward.

"I work, just stop by day or night." Sweet tried to smile. It was strange to see Sweet smiling at strangers.

"The original mother of Surabaya?" ask Ara to break the awkwardness.

"No, I'm from West Java." Refute Sweet. Ara who heard that nodded slowly.

"I'm from Jakarta, I've lived here for a year. Come with Husband, Mother." Clearly Ara introduced herself early. Sweet did not mention the question of who Ara really is.

"It just so happened that last month I made a visit to a child with cancer and met Lexa, who is a very friendly and easy to talk to. So we decided to visit Lexa when there was free time. It just so happened that today I was able to meet Ma'am, to ask permission to accompany Lexa. Maybe we'll be here a lot, Ichal's really happy to play with Lexa." Continue Ara.

"Mommy, Umi Ara always brings good food for Lexa." This time Alexa is on. Sweet who heard that could only nod. While Ara gave a sincere smile.

"Oh yes, today Umi brought Alexa's favorite food. Broccoli salmon rice, eaten huh?" Ara placed a lunch box on the nightstand.

Both eyes of Alexa sparkled when they heard the name of the food that Ara mentioned. Alexa loves salmon. "Yey, thank you Umi."

"Broccoli? Since when does Lexa like to eat vegetables?" ask Sweet wonder. Alexa has never liked foods called vegetables. He will refuse raw if given food containing vegetables. But this time it's different, Alexa looks happy.

"Umi said, vegetables are good for growth. So now Lexa likes it, but it's just bokoli."

"Broccoli, Lexa." Ichal protested when he heard the wrong pronunciation of Alexa. Of course it's a funny thing. Sweet smiled as he rubbed Alexa's head.

"It just so happened that we opened a restaurant, called Chalista Resto. If Mbak has time to stop by, not too far from here." said Ara so excited.

"Thank you, if there's a time Insha Allah I drop by." Sweet smiled knot. Ara seemed happy to hear Sweet's reply.

"Sir, may I ask you something?" ask Ara to Sweet. They were sitting on the couch watching the children playing.

"Please, Ma'am." Sweet tries to be warm. He felt awkward towards Ara who spoke so much.

"What's your husband named Alex?"

The deg! Sweet's heart was pounding when he heard Ara's question. How could he know? Inner Sweet.

"Sorry I sassy Mbak, because Mbak looks a lot like my uncle's wife. I kind of forgot what kind of auntie's face? because at that time just look at the photo. But if you look at Alexa, she's a lot like Uncle Alex. So I guess Lexa is really Uncle's kid. It's been a long time since Uncle's come home." Obviously Ara.

Sweet speechless. Could this be just a coincidence? Think Sweet.

Ara gave a suspicious look, as Sweet did not answer or respond to her question.

"I don't know who Alex is" Sweet replied quickly upon seeing Ara's gaze. Then he turned his face out the window.

"Ah, maybe it's just a similar coincidence. Don't answer my question. I'm just curious. If true, I'm very happy. I've been wanting to meet Aunt Ana for a long time." Ara smiled sincerely. Also hope if the person who was in front of him was really the person he meant. Sweet's attitude makes the confidence in Ara appear.

"Somewhere they might move here, Uncle is a successful businessman in Germany." Ara continued the conversation. Makes Sweet uncomfortable.

"Sorry, my mother is very chatty" said Ara felt bad. Sweet turned his head, looking at Ara for a moment.

"It's okay, Ma'am." Sweet smiled thinly.

"Oh yes, if suppose me and the children often play here is okay, is it okay?" ask Ara seriously.

"Ah, no problem. Lexa must be happy with a lot of friends." Sweet smiled back faintly.

Ara smiled in relief, "Alhamdulillah, thank you, Ma'am."

Sweet nodded, turning his eyes to Alexa who was playing with Ara's two children. It is obvious that happiness emanates from the cute face of Alexa. The girl continued to laugh, forgetting the pain that had always plagued her body.

It turns out that the fraternal rope I cannot avoid, they will unite even though the distance has separated. I thought they didn't need anyone else, but I was wrong. They need a friend and a relative. Mommy's sorry, I've been hiding you from everyone.