The Desired Angel of Heaven
Chapter 228 S2 (Choose Me or Him)

When Ivan finished Isha's prayer, Khaira had already laid her body in the bed. The drama Claudia made made her feel tired. He does not want to be trapped and caught. He had to prove to Claudia that she was Ivan's only female choice.

“Sayang .... “ Ivan called her softly and sat down on the side of the bed. He believes Khaira has not slept.

Khaira opened her eyes slowly. She could see the look of worry emanating in her husband's dark eyes. He was silent and did not want to comment on anything that happened at the dinner table.

“I hope you are not affected by the words of Claudia,” Ivan looked at her fixedly while stroking her hair.

Khaira returned her husband's gaze with various feelings. He looked at the black eyes in front of him without blinking. Anger over Ivan's behavior in the past had churned in his chest.

Which wife does not emotionally hear the ex recounting their past affection with his spices that make the heart hot. Wanting him to act out Claudia's cherry mouth that regardless of his feelings told him casually in front of him and Ivan.

“What can I do. You guys have lived it together,” said Khaira bitter.

“It had no effect on me,” Ivan said quietly.

His fingers slowly moved down caressing the full lips of his wife. He looked at Khaira with affection. He knew the worry that was emanating in his wife's clear eyes.

“Whatever Claudia said about our past, I hope not to change your feelings,” Ivan's speech is very soft and friendly, “My feelings remain the same, you are the only one that matters a lot in my life.”

“If I don't say I know how I feel,” Khaira looks at Ivan with a raging feeling.

He held onto Ivan's hand which had begun to spiral out of control. He must be firm in his attitude and will not hide anything he feels since the presence of Claudia.

“I think Claudia wants mas back in her life,” Khaira said later.

Ivan smiled casually, “How can you conclude so quickly?”

“The female instinct was very strong mas,” Khaira held Ivan's face that was not far from him, “Almost there was Bryan between the two of you.”

Khaira got up from a lying position. Tonight he and Ivan had to speak openly. He can't keep it protracted. Frankly facing Claudia's behavior made her tired. Taking care of Bryan she was able, because the consequences of marrying Ivan made her have to be ready to accept all her husband's past.

But what about the women of the past who also began to play a role in their households? He will not be able to face it. Patience has limits too. She is not an angel, she is just an ordinary woman.

“Don't because jealousy makes you throw away common sense,” Ivan said without turning his gaze away from Khaira's lips which always makes him opiate to enjoy the sweet taste in the honey lake.

“I'm just an ordinary woman. I also feel tired if Claudia continues to act unreasonably.”

Hearing Khaira's outpouring of heart made Ivan smile. His frown to tempt Khaira appeared again. He hasn't done it in a long time. He knew, lured just a little his wife would react immediately. And Ivan doesn't want to miss it.

“She was indeed the prettiest woman on campus at the time,” Ivan said casually looking at the clear eyes in front of her that began to round, “Anyone who saw her immediately fell in love with her.”

Khaira tried to hold back the resentment in her heart. It felt like he wanted to turn a deaf ear to hear Ivan tell Claudia the past.

“Yes, mas Ivan managed to get it with bonus Bryan,” Khaira said cynically, “Keep you guys nostalgic.”

Ivan is still in his casual style while saying***smile looking Khaira who began to be hooked.

“Many men are chasing Claudia .... “ Ivan said with a look that did not switch from the face of his wife who began to blush.

“Too many stories between mas and Claudia. You two are still tied. Mas can decide now choose me or him,” Khaira said in a vibrating voice. The cloud was getting more and more clearly drawn on his face.

Ivan continued to look at his wife's almost broken face, with the fog that began to decorate Khaira's clear eyes.

“Mas wanted a child that I could not give myself,” Khaira tried to hold back her tears from spilling in front of Ivan.

He pressed his chest which suddenly felt pain. He was convinced that over time Ivan's attitude would change towards Claudia. Bryan could be a reason for Ivan to return. What else they had spent time with.

Ooh ... he does not want to imagine what their past togetherness was like.

Hearing Claudia's story of Ivan's treatment of her in the past made her heart hot. Plus the photos and videos of them that are still stored Claudia made her brain boil.

“If it's for Bryan's sake, I'll give up.” Khaira said bitterly, “Do it for the happiness of Bryan.”

“Sayang .... “ Ivan was surprised to hear the words of Khaira.

“We're both just tied to a wedding. There is Bryan who binds the relationship mas and Claudia,” now Khaira trying to strengthen herself, “While I try to get close to Bryan, will not be able to beat Claudia. She is his mother.”

It was unexpected that Khaira was now pouring out what was in her heart with Claudia's presence in their home. Although he considered Claudia's arrival at their home was just a regular visit, but the impact was huge for Khaira.

“I give mas the freedom to choose. I can go back to my family. I can continue my life with Claudia and Bryan. Giving Bryan a whole family. Maybe that will speed up the healing process.”

“Why do you say that?” Ivan was not happy with the words of Khaira that never crossed his mind at all.

“I was just thinking about the future we will face,” Khaira looked at Ivan without blinking. Now he can neutralize his feelings.

“Is all this because of Claudia who is there and stayed here?”

“Mas certainly know what is in my heart,” Khaira is reluctant to answer Ivan's questions.

“Darling, I don't want you to be lured in by Claudia's attitude. She's the selfish girl I've ever known. It's important that you and I trust each other. I will not let Claudia mess up our household,” Ivan said firmly while looking fixedly at Khaira.

Ivan was worried to hear Khaira's words.  How could he let his wife go back to her family and leave her alone to be with Bryan and Claudia. Something that was completely against his will.

“The human heart can easily flip through.”

“Do you not accept my past?” hearing Khaira's calm answer provoked Ivan.

Khaira smiled wryly, “Everyone has a past. How could I not accept Ivan's past.  I accept all the shortcomings and advantages that exist in the best man God chose to be my husband.”

“If I had met you before Claudia, the story would not have been like this,” Ivan felt his past had made his relationship and Khaira disturbed.

“Never blame the past,” now Khaira softens her voice.

He realized that since the presence of Bryan and Claudia, the calm that began to appear in Ivan's daily life slowly faded.

“If Bryan's presence disturbs the peace in our household, I will send him with Claudia back to where she came from,” Ivan looked at Khaira with a tense face.

“Do not make a decision in an emotional state, later mas will regret it,” Khaira began to stroke the chest of Ivan who is now ignited emotions, “I love Bryan, especially with his health condition is disturbed.”

“Never try to get away from me,” Ivan held Khaira's hand which now began to stroke her jaw slowly, “Whatever Claudia does will not make me come back to her.”

There was no other option for Khaira to lower the tension of Ivan who began to rise. He immediately put his face together and linked his lips to Ivan's lips which were still tense with the conversation that was going on between them.

Ivan could no longer think after a surprise attack from his wife. His brain immediately froze to receive all the touches that pampered him over Khaira's treatment.

He knew the weakness of his husband. Any anger, Ivan would never miss a moment of loving him. The As Ivan card he had held. Holding back a smile, Khaira hugged Ivan's body tightly.

He followed the rhythm of the husband's game like there was no fatigue in rowing the ark of romance in the vortex of the wave of love that was so warmly smoldering.

Ivan spilled all the resentment and longing stored in his chest with a very fast tempo of play. He did not want to just finish it off before he reached the weak point until everything gushed along with the sweat that flooded his body.

Meanwhile outside the door of their room, Claudia growled withholding resentment at Ivan's words. He deliberately followed Ivan's steps when he returned to the room. He was pleased that the door was not closed so tightly that all the talk of Ivan and Khaira could be heard. Although he could not see clearly, but he knew what a pair of humans did in bed covered with blankets.

“I'll do anything to make Alex turn away from you,” by stomping Claudia's feet step away from the two couples who pour out their loving feelings on the late night.

Tonight Khaira and her brother had gathered at the home of the oma now occupied by Fatih and Azkia. They gathered to hold tahlilan by inviting several pesantren to share their sustenance and together mendo’a oma Marisa.

After the show was over, Ivan was still not in sight.  Khaira tried to answer the question of his brothers who were astonished because he came alone.

“Mas Ivan drove Bryan to dr. Farel,” replied Khaira relaxed because she was uncomfortable with her sitting position surrounded by her brother.

His other sister-in-law was helping the art that was revamping the room as it was.

“I met them this afternoon,” Valdo answered quickly.

“What they go only three?” hasya's question made Ali feel unhappy.

“Mas Ivan already told me,” Khaira put her shoulder around trying to think positively.

“I will never forgive Ivan if he hurts you,” Ali asserted in annoyance.

He already knew the reason for Ivan's delay, because his men were always pegging Ivan. It was impossible to let outsiders ruin the household life of their beloved sister.

“We'll see later,” Ariq says quietly.

“What do you think deck?” Hasya stared fixedly at Khaira who was still in a silent position hearing the words of her brother.

“I'm sorry, for being late,” Ivan was suddenly present stopping their conversation. His smile expands to see Khaira's existence among his sisters-in-law.

He was too late to attend the tahlilan event held after the Magrib prayer.  He had already told Khaira that he would take his time once his affairs were over, and would immediately pick up Khaira.

“What's up to this hour to his doctor?” Hasya quipped Ivan who was sitting right beside Khaira.

Ivan looked at Hasya with an uncomfortable feeling. The gazes of his in-laws were so sharp as to skin himself caught in a lie. He glanced at Khaira who was smiling soothingly.

“Mas Ivan has told me that after Magrib will meet his client,” Khaira said calmly.

Ivan feels uncomfortable because his lies make Khaira have to defend him in front of his other brother.

“Dek, once we lie, then another lie will continue to follow,” Hasya said slowly, but his eyes were sharp looking at Ivan, “Mbak asked you to be more careful in maintaining the integrity of your household. Don't let the perpetrator ruin your household under any pretext. They will run all the way to launch his bully sense, in order to achieve all his wishes.”

Ivan refrained from answering as Khaira shook his head making him sigh and slowly throw it away.

“Me and Ivan talked about everything openly. I'll help Ivan for Bryan.”'s recovery

“How about your ex who always overshadows your household. Aren't you thinking about Rara's feelings?” Ali could not hold back his emotions.

He has just received a photo of Ivan and Claudia taking Bryan to the children's game center. How he was not emotional, while they were gathered to pray together for the oma who had died.

“You don't have to interfere in our household affairs,” Ivan was upset at the words of Ali, “We are both fine. No one can afford to shake our household.”

Khaira grabbed Ivan's hand and grasped it tightly. She did not want to have a commotion between her husband and brother due to Bryan's presence.

“We hold your word,” back Ariq said firmly, “We will not interfere with your and Rara's agreement. As long as you are open and trust each other. I respect both of you're decisions.”

“How is Bryan's condition?” Valdo tried to divert the conversation away from the debate that would have no end.

Ivan was silent at Valdo's question. From his conversation with dr. Farel did need a long process for Bryan's recovery.  They had to find someone who could donate his spinal cord to Bryan.

He and Claudia had taken samples of their blood and spinal cord fluid, but the results were nil, there was no match to be a donor for Bryan.

“All need mas time. I've been trying to find someone who can donate his spinal cord to Bryan.”

For a moment the room became quiet. Just the whirring of the night wind makes the air cooler in the late night.

“According to dr. Farel if Bryan had siblings, most likely more suitable for transplanting spinal cord than parents,” Ivan's voice sounded lethargic.

He covered his face with both hands considering Bryan's unstable condition, until he decided to obey Claudia's desire to bring Bryan to the playground.

Khaira was sad to see her husband's face turn moody. Ivan's expectations were so great for Bryan. While he himself until now has not been trusted again to have a baby.

“Patiently yes mas. We will go through this together,” Khaira said slowly while stroking Ivan's shoulders trying to strengthen him.

“May there be a miracle for your son,” Fatih finally issued his opinion seeing the silence that occurred between them.

He also felt the sadness that befell the household life of his twin brother. But how else, maybe God was punishing Ivan for all his past behavior.

Khaira tried to strengthen her heart. Already several times Ivan brought Bryan control to dr. Farel and Claudia are always following him so he has not had a chance to get to know Bryan more closely over the past two months.

He did not want to complain to Ivan, because his activity made them several times miss the wedding reception invitation from some close relatives. Khaira had to go alone to prepare reasons for her husband's work that could not be left behind.

“De, are you ready?”  hasya's cell phone call made Khaira stop polishing her face in the mirror.

“I'm still waiting for Ivan mba,” Khaira said slowly.

“What Ivan forgot if tonight we invited aunt Indah ... “ Hasya's tirade began to prolonged make Khaira smile thinly.

Tonight they will indeed attend the wedding reception Irene daughter Aunty Indah who married her ex Rama when she was in college.  Rama is a property businessman who is still of Indian descent, so they carry a marriage ala Bolywood with dress code Indian sari clothes. He is also a doctor who works at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.

The property he owns is the legacy of his parents who are now retired. Rama runs the business in collaboration with his sister Juna. So he could focus on the profession he loved so much.

Since four days ago Hasya and her other brother-in-law have been hunting party clothes according to the dress code that has been set. Khaira stayed on with her head as soon as the package she received. A pair of party dresses for her and Ivan so refreshed the eyes with a brick brown color plated in gold thread.  From the looks of it, Khaira sure the price must be exorbitant.