
In the late afternoon, Edward and Laura had returned home. The smile never faded from the face of a married couple who had the age difference of 14 years.
They got out of the car. Edward helped his wife open the door. Then he took over the woman's backpack.
Laura did prefer to use a backpack, when she was in college rather than using a sling bag. Therefore, he collects more backpacks.
“Come, mami.” Goda Edward's. He grabbed the wife's fingers. They walked towards the main door of the mansion they occupied.
The Lord welcomed the arrival of the master. Edward then ordered the 40-year-old woman to gather all the work in the living room. There is something important that the man will say.
“What's up, pi? Why collect them all?” Laura asked confusedly.
“I'll tell you about your pregnancy.”
Five minutes later all the workers had gathered in the living room. Edward asked them to sit on the couch. But the workers feel sad.
“It's okay. Be sitting. The function of the sofas is indeed to sit on, not as a display.” Said Edward.
The workers looked at each other. Then they took their place.
Two security officers, two gardeners, one of whom was a driver for Laura, and four female workers who served inside the house.
“I gathered you here. To tell you, if my wife is pregnant now, and is only five weeks old.”
The workers looked back at each other, then congratulated Edward and Laura.
“I hope you take good care of my wife. For mothers who work in the kitchen, starting today, make healthy food and drinks. You guys have been pregnant, right? Surely you know, what are good and not good foods for pregnant women.”
“Sure, sir. We will pay attention to everything.” Said Ms. datu.
Edward nodded.
“For mothers who are in charge of maintaining the cleanliness of the house, I ask that you are also more careful in working. There should be no equipment, or wet floor, that makes my wife fall.”
“Good, sir.” Replied Bu village and Bu dewa compactly.
“So also for those of you who work outside the home, especially the driver, I leave the safety and care of my wife to you, as long as I am not nearby.”
The four sturdy men nodded in understanding. Now their duties are increasing, guarding and protecting the safety of the hostess.
“There will be an additional bonus for you every month, so I hope, you guys can work well together.”
“Sure, sir.”
Edward disbanded the group of workers, but before Ms. Datu and Ms. Dice moved away, Laura stopped their steps.
“Bu datu, Bu dadu?”
The two workers who served in the kitchen, again faced the mistress who was sitting next to her master.
“Please make me chicken gulai. I'd love to eat that. Don't forget, make lontong also.”
Ms. Datu and Ms. Dice smiled hearing the orders from Laura. They withdrew to make the dinner their master's wife wanted.
“You want to eat more? Just say.”
Laura shakes. She then wrestled on her husband's arm.
“Let's take a shower, I haven't cleaned myself yet. Hope the doctor in the hospital doesn't smell the weird smell of my body.”
Edward thunts. He remembered that this afternoon, his boneless hard object had already vomited once. Maybe that's what caused Laura's stomach to cramp.
“Ayo.” The man also stood up. Then he took the wife's body.
“No, papi. I want to be carried in the back.” Reject Laura.
“As you wish. Mami.”
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Laura invites the front occupants of her house to come to dinner together. Who else if not the couple of assistants and secretaries from Edward.
“Please enter, sir, mistress.” The godmother invited her master's guests to enter.
Johan and Monica walked hand in hand into the luxurious residence. It had been a month since they had stayed in front, but only this time Monica had the chance to enter the residence of the superior.
“Honey, this is a luxury once.” He looked around.
“Mahal darling. I'm the house we just live in can't afford to buy it. Especially this one.”
They walked back to the dining room. There was already Laura who was arranging food at the dining table with Dice Ma'am.
“Ah, you guys have arrived. Let's Please sit.”
But both still stand.
“Why? Are your pants not paid off?” Laura asked chuckling.
“We wait for the boss to join, miss.”
“Ah, Brother Jo, you are indeed a very loyal assistant.”
Monica drew closer to Laura, she helped fill the glass with water. Not long after, the sound of footsteps came closer.
“Bos?” Sapa Johan looked towards the source of the audible footsteps.
“Jo.” Edward approached with a smile while patting his assistant on the shoulder. It made Johan squint his brows.
“Come sit.” Edward took his place. And others followed.
“Shortly, pi. My chicken feed is not yet here.” Laura said as she looked at Edward who was about to flip the plate.
“Alright, while waiting for the food my wife wants. I want to deliver happy news to both of you.”
Edward said as he looked at the two guests sitting on the right side of the dining table. Laura sat on the left side of the dining table.
The man sighed slowly.
“Jo, Monic. Congratulate me for having successfully impregnated my wife.” Further again.
Laura nodded at the husband's words. The young woman's hand reflexively hit the hand of her husband who was on the table.
Plaque!
“Aw, pain mi.” The man rubbed his hands which felt hot.
Meanwhile, Johan dab Monica looked at each other for a moment.
“Wah. Congratulations on the achievement, boss. I'm so happy to hear this news.” Johan stood up, and approached the superior. With a smile of pride Edward welcomed the assistant, then they embraced each other.
Monica did the same. He approached his wife from his superior. To congratulate.
“How many months, miss?” Monica asked as she rubbed Laura's stomach which still looked flat.
“New five weeks, mbak.”
“Once again congratulations yes. I can't wait for the presence of the little boss.” Monica again put her arm around Laura's shoulder.
“Thank you, mbak. Hopefully, Monic will also soon be given momongan.”
“Amiin.” Monica said, followed by Johan and Edward.
“Congratulations yes, miss. May miss and miss content be healthy until the day of childbirth arrives.”
Laura moved towards Johan. Which made Edward squint his eyes. Vigilant.
“Pi, can yes. Just once?” Laura asked with a whine.
Edward wanted to ban it, but the doctor's message always crossed his head. The mood of a pregnant woman can change at any time.
The man also drew and wasted his coarse breath. Then nod his head.
“Thank you, papi.” The woman sparkled and then peeked at her husband's cheek. After that, he slid into Johan's arms.
“Thank you, Brother Jo. Hopefully Brother Jo will have children soon.” Laura said. Johan's body was stiff. He looked at Edward and Monica in turn, and they both nodded.
“Amiin. Take good care of yourself. Now in your stomach is another life. If need anything, please feel free to contact me, if your husband can't fulfill it.” Johan returned Laura's embrace.
But his words made Edward's eyes round. Just yummy. Of course Edward would fulfill all his wife's wishes.
“Already, enough. It's been over a minute.” Edward broke the hug, he then grabbed his wife's body. It was as if removing traces of Johan from the woman's body.
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