The Cold Wife
Chapter 81

Mala was silent for a long time, staring at the photo of her late husband that she deliberately displayed in the room.

"I miss you, Mom." He said as he hugged himself.

Chequek!

Mala's attention was shifted to someone in the doorway. There Milan stood with his distinctive smile. Then go into his daughter's room and don't forget to close the door again.

"Mama wants to say something" said Milan sitting next to Mala.

"By what? Mama's getting married?" Asked Mala who managed to develop a smile on Milan's lips.

"Mama told you, Mama won't get married until you find someone." Milan stared at the photo of the son-in-law.

"Ma, don't think about Mala. Mama also deserves to be happy, Mala knows Uncle Carles continues to urge Mama to marry him right?"

Milan looked at his daughter meaningfully. "Married to Bian, he has expressed his good intentions to Mama. Also... Your dad."

Mala was shocked to hear the words of Milan. "Ma...."

"Listen to the words of Mama. You can see so much love in her eyes. Even with great courage he asks you to your Mom and Dad. It is time for you to open your heart. Bian is a good boy, although his physique is not perfect. He's also very handsome, Mama's sure you admit that too."

Mala snorted annoyedly at the sight of Milan continuing to praise the man. "He's a mean, cruel and heartless man, Ma. The proof is he hurt, Dad. Mama forgot that?"

"Don't lie to yourself, Mala. You know exactly what happened to them at the time. Think carefully about your future, do not just make a decision. It's time to open a new leaf, not always Mama's on your side." Obviously Milan rubbed Mala's back gently. Before leaving Mala's room.

Mala kept pensive, thinking about all the words of Milan. Could I have opened a new page? But why should that man? It was true that he was very handsome, but was that enough? I don't even have any feelings for him. Mala was at war with her heart.

Being too dizzy to think about all that, Mala decided to get ready immediately and go to the office. Maybe by working, he can forget a little about the problem.

"Peasiness?" Ask Sweet when Mala just joined the dining table.

"No, I wanted to relax first." Mala answered while taking a loaf of bread. And slowly devour it.

"Sister Mala is very pretty," praised Alexa with her cute smile. And it managed to attract everyone's attention. Including Bian. The man immediately noticed the appearance of the woman in his heart. Mala does look very beautiful in a red office suit. Adding an elegant impression in him.

"Thank you, honey. You're also very pretty." Reply Mala smiled sweetly.

Bian who saw that smile was delighted. It was rare for her to see that sweet smile. Because Mala was always cold to him.

"Sister, did I hear you're going back to Indonesia? Is that true?" Ask Sweet to Bian.

Mala who heard that immediately looked at the man before her.

"True, I'll be home tomorrow. The company I can't leave for too long. Plus I have to take care of your company too." Answer Bian.

"Sorry to trouble you, brother. But I'll still be responsible for the company." Sweet without load.

"When did you come back here?" Ask Sweet again.

Before answering, Bian had a glance at Mala first. "I'll be back when I get an answer from someone. I'm not just gonna give up."

Sweet who heard it cleared his throat, then took out a glass of milk and gulped it down slowly. But his eyes were on Mala.

"Mala, after work. Meet Dad in the study." Resolute Alex.

"Good, Dad." Reply Mala without hesitation.

Then the mood suddenly quiet. Until everyone goes missing one by one and leaves only Alex and Sweet there.

"Mas, it seems very difficult to persuade your daughter. I hope you can persuade him. But remember, don't force it." Said Sweet.

"I'm not that bad, honey. I'll talk to him nicely. Your cousin's brother doesn't know himself, how can he love my daughter? If they get married, does he have to call me Dad? Or will I just keep calling him Big Brother? It's so confusing." Alex snorted in annoyance as he recalled his current position as a Father to Mala.

"You think I didn't think there? After they get married, Brother Bian will call me Mommy and I call him Big Brother. Very funny isn't it? Here's how risky it is to marry your old man, ma'am."

"Slightly," joked Sweet with a amused smile.

Alex wakes up from his position, and it leaves Sweet in shock. "Mas." Call him when Alex leaves. Sweet begins to worry that Alex is angry. She also followed her husband.

"Mas, I'm just kidding." Sweet's mouth was pampered in Alex's arm. But the man remained silent. Alex isn't really mad at Sweet, he just wants to prank his wife.

"Mas, how could I regret. Even now we have three children and one more. Don't be angry, will you?" It was clearly Sweet who managed to develop a smile on her husband's lips.

"Mas," call Sweet when you don't get Alex's approval. They are already in the room.

Alex took his shirt on the bed. Then wear it with the help of Sweet of course.

"Today I have a special meeting. Take care of yourself at home." Alex finally let out a voice after a long time. Sweet looked up, to look at her husband's face.

"So I can't come?" Sweet asked with a disappointed look. Alex who saw it instantly gave a brief kiss on Sweet's lips.

"Gerald wanted to talk about something important, this meeting was just me with him. Don't look at me like that, I look like a husband caught cheating on me." Obviously Alex clutching the wife's slender waist.

"Hurry home, I miss you." Sweet Speaks.

Alex raised his eyebrows. "Even I'm still here, Honey."

"I know, come back quickly. I don't want to stay away from you too long. This afternoon I want to eat out, we find a restaurant that provides Indonesian cuisine. I want to eat rendang." Sweet whine is so spoiled.

"I'm not sure anyone's selling that food here." Sahut Alex tried to remember the restaurant that serves Indonesian dishes.

"I know the place, used to go there. But it's been a while, I think it's still there."

"All right, I'll try to get home soon. Don't miss me too much." Alex smacked his wife's lips full of feeling. Makes the master unable to wiggle.

"I'm gone" said Alex, wiping Sweet's wet lips from the act.

"In a moment," Sweet's pinta who immediately hugged Alex.

"Darling, I'm late."

"Ck, I'm giving up." Anxious Sweet pushed her husband's body violently. "Go."

"Don't sulk, I'll go first." Alex gives a kiss on Sweet's forehead before he leaves. Sweet could only sigh when he saw Alex leaving.

***

"What is this picture?" Tanya Sweet pointed to a painting by her son. He really did not understand the meaning of the painting that Arez made. All the pictures there look abstract. Sweet remembered the painting in every corner of her husband's office. Could it be Alex's own work?

"Just ask Daddy" Arez said without expression. Sweet took a long breath. He could not speak if he had faced Arez.

"From tomorrow, you'll have a private tutor. Daddy doesn't let you go to school outside. Before everything improves."

"Hm."

"Mommy won't hear from your teacher's mouth, if you're naughty and disrespectful."

"Yes, Mom."

"Mommy has been teaching you good and polite German. Use it well."

"Yes." Yeah."

Sweet was caught off guard by the cold demeanor of his eldest son. He has spoken at length. But the answer is only 'Yes'. Just piss him off.

"Don't forget to eat and take the vitamins. Mommy should see your sisters. Mommy loves you." Sweet's slingshot dipped Arez's head. Then get out of there.