The Five Billion Wife
Chapters 27. Jealously

Riana's health is getting worse and worse. Rio had already taken her to the doctor and to the psychiatrist, but still not much help. Rio was trying to figure out what really made Riana depressed to such an extent.

Many suggested that Riana be taken to a mental hospital. Rio was angry, when people thought his wife was crazy. Rio wanted to prove that Riana was not crazy. He's just depressed. Especially if Ijah is well, Riana can still communicate well because Riana considers Bik Ijah like her own mother.

Rio asked Bik Ijah to find out what Riana was feeling at the moment. Supposedly, the kidnapping event would not have such a big effect on Riana.

Riana was pensive in the garden while hugging her knees. Besides, Bik Ijah has prepared cakes and orange juice for Riana. Bik Ijah always accompanied Riana and did not let her master's wife alone.

"Bik, Riana is scared," Riana murmured.

"What makes Miss Riana afraid? Bibik is always here" said Bik Ijah trying to calm Riana's heart.

"Riana dirty, Bik. Riana doesn't deserve to stay here. Riana wanted to leave from here," Riana said as she stood up and she prepared to step away.

Rio who was watching Riana from behind the window, felt that Riana considered herself to have been harassed while in the inn. Rio rushed running hugging Riana who kept on reeling in Rio's embrace.

"Let go, don't touch me. I'm dirty, Mas!" riana shouted as she continued to rebel even though it was getting weaker and weaker for longer. Riana's body is not very healthy because she rarely wants to eat well.

"Riana, listen to me. I want to tell you something. You listen," Rio said as he carried Riana into his room.

There was no resistance from Riana which meant, so Riana could easily take him. Arriving at the room, Rio was breaking down the body of Riana who looked weak.

Rio grasped Riana's hand gently and affectionately. Rio also rubbed the tears of Riana who had been dripping since. Rio wanted to put an end to the suffering Riana had felt over these past few days.

"Listen to me. Don't ever feel like you're dirty or inappropriate for me. That day, nothing happened to you" Rio said clearly for Riana to hear.

Riana was quite surprised to hear what her husband said. His eyes looked at Rio in disbelief. How could nothing have happened if back then, Riana felt someone kiss her violently before she fainted.

Riana continued to stare at Rio hoping for a clearer explanation of the day's events. His weak hand, gripped Rio's hand.

"Mas, tell me the truth, what happened back then!" said Riana.

"Calm down, and listen to me carefully," Rio said trying to calm Riana's heart.

Rio started telling stories from the beginning he got the news of Riana's kidnapping, from Ijah's bik. How can he get the car number from Joni and find out who the owner is.

After getting the whereabouts of the car, Rio told his men to follow the car turned out to take Riana to a inn on the edge of the city. Rio regretted that he had taken advantage of Riana's condition which was still unconscious.

The man who kissed Riana was Rio himself. Rio was jealous when he saw that Handi was there and was trying to save Riana. Apparently, the man Trisni contacted to desecrate Riana was Handi.

Although Handi loves Riana very much and wants to have Riana, but she still respects Riana. It was precisely Rio who could not resist his jealousy. Rio did not expect if what she did, instead made Riana feel like she was being tainted by another man.

"So, the man who kissed me was you, Mas Rio?" riana asked while rounding her eyes.

"I'm sorry. I thought, when you realized, you could see me. I was just getting carried away by that feeling. I'm jealous," Rio said sadly.

"I'll accept it if you blame me. For a long time I have kept you alive in trauma. If only I hadn't been burned by the flames of jealousy, I ...," Rio said increasingly feeling guilty.

Apparently at that time, Rio only wanted to show in front of Handi, if he was the one who had the right to touch Riana, not Handi.

After the misunderstanding was resolved, Riana hugged Rio. She was very grateful because it turned out that what Riana was afraid of, was all untrue.

Ever since knowing the truth, Riana had returned to being a feisty Riana. Riana was able to take care of the shop and take care of the house.

Unfortunately, it was Rio who started to think again about his marriage with Riana. Rio felt, all this time it was only the sadness that Riana got after marrying him.

"Mas, why do you look so agitated? What are you thinking?" riana asked while lying next to her husband.

"There's nothing. I just miss you. For a long time, we haven't slept in one bed" Rio replied with a smile.

"I'll pay for it. Want me a massage?" ask Riana while getting ready.

"Can. I was really tired. Over here," Rio replied as he pointed towards his back.

Rio bowed his body on the bed. While Riana began to massage her husband's back gently. Riana suddenly stopped her massage. She was reminded of Anwar, her ex-husband. In the past, he often did this when Anwar was exhausted after work.

There's no way I still love him. Now, I have a good husband. O Allah, forgive me for I still remember Mas Anwar, inward Riana.

"What's up, why stop?" rio asked in panic. She was sure that Riana must have remembered her ex-husband. With whom else, she did something like this, if not with her husband.

"No, Mas. I'm just afraid you're uncomfortable with my massage" Riana replied.

Riana, even if you try to lie, I should be self-conscious. You still can't forget Anwar completely. Even after almost two years of separation. I forced myself too much to stay by my side. I'm sorry, inner Rio.

"Riana, look at me. I don't want, when you are with me, you are reminded of another man," Rio said as if knowing Riana's heart.

"Mas, forgive me," Riana said sadly.

Rio looked disappointed with the apology from Riana. That was the sign Riana was indeed thinking of another man. Suddenly, Rio rudely bullied Riana could not resist.

"Slowly, Mas. It hurts," said Riana who sounded very painful to Rio.

Is it true that he was too rude to treat Riana? Rio could feel, if Riana did not enjoy her touch.

A few days later, Riana was very sad when she heard Rio and her brother talking on the phone. She wanted to return Riana to her former life before marrying Rio. That means, Rio wants to divorce her.

Riana was pensive in her study. As it turned out, she couldn't make her husband happy so she wanted to let him go. Should she be a widow a second time?

...****************...