
It was dark, Devian still faithfully accompanied Carissa who was unconscious. Devian gently rubbed his wife's hand and also kissed Carissa's forehead several times hoping that she would be distracted and open her eyes immediately.
"Well wake up, honey. I want to share this happy news soon. I don't know what to do if I have to hold it myself." said Devian Lirih.
Carissa's hand began to move and opened her eyes slowly but Devian did not notice.
"Law..."
Devian who heard Carissa's bellowing voice immediately brought her ears closer to make sure.
"Finally you wake up, my wife." said Devian relieved.
Carissa looked at the ceiling of the room in confusion.
"Where am I, Dev? Why are you here?" carissa asked vaguely considering that she was previously at the cafe with Arya.
"Let's drink first." Devian bargained then helped Carissa to sit down and handed her a glass of plain water.
Carissa took a slow gulp down while recovering her consciousness.
"Have I been asleep for a long time, Dev?" ask Carissa who looks out her window when it's dark.
"Lumayan. In less than 4 hours you are unconscious. How is there a part of your body that is still uncomfortable? I'll call the doctor to get you checked out again" said Devian, who couldn't hide his concerns.
"I'm fine, my husband. It's just that I don't know why I suddenly felt nauseous and my head was suddenly dizzy" Carissa explained.
Devian stared fixedly at Carissa. Now the two pairs of eyes of two lovebirds meet each other and as implying various meanings in it.
"What's up, Dev? Is something bothering you?" carissa asked to understand that there was something Devian was hiding.
Devian was silent and did not budge at all.
"Is there a problem with my health?" ask Carissa again trying to guess.
Devian clasping Carissa's hand and kissing her made Carissa even more confused.
"I don't know where to start telling you and how." replied Devian who looked riled up.
Carissa stroked Devian's hand then gave her sweetest smile.
"Calm down. I'll listen to you." said Carissa as soon as Devian slowly calmed down.
"So the doctor who examined you said that you were pregnant" said Devian looking at Carissa gently.
"What's? Containing?" ask Carissa not to believe it.
"Yes dear. He said I would soon be a father." replied Devian excitedly but in contrast to Carissa who looked down on his eyes.
"Why baby? Are you not happy to hear that?" devian asked sadly but there was no answer from Carissa.
"I'm sorry. I caused you to experience this condition. I won't force you. If you don't want to..."
Suddenly Devian's mouth was silenced by Carissa's kiss before finishing her speech.
The kiss lasted long enough for the two to escape after each other's breathlessness. Both of them began to regulate their breath and scoop up as much oxygen.
Devian looked at Carissa fixedly then tidied up some strands of hair that covered his wife's face.
"Is my wife okay?" devian asked again.
Carissa gave her best smile then stroked her flat stomach.
"I can't believe he's coming this fast, Dev." replied Carissa.
"I-I don't know what to express my happiness" Carissa added, her eyes sparkling.
"So you don't mind his presence? You're accepting?" devian asked immediately making Carissa frown.
"What do you mean, Dev? Didn't you expect the presence of our son? Don't tell me you.." Suddenly Devian's index finger stuck to Carissa's lips so she couldn't continue.
"Shhh! It's not. I was so happy to hear that I was going to be a father. But when I saw your response earlier, I thought you didn't like this news." said Devian honestly, Carissa also understood the meaning of her husband's words.
"I'm so happy, Dev. Didn't expect God to leave our little one to us so soon. I will be a mother." said Carissa followed by tears of joy.
"Why are you crying, honey?" devian asked while removing the drops of tears that were flowing on Carissa's face with both of her thumbs.
"Did he hurt you?" devian asked again while glancing towards Carissa's stomach.
"I-I'm just too happy, honey. Anyway, this was my first experience. I'm really very happy." replied Carissa honestly who was still crying.
"Yes. I do too, my wife." said Devian who did not feel also shed happy tears but immediately removed them.
Carissa chuckled because of her husband's behavior.
"Airmata won't make you look weak, my husband. Don't hold it in." said Carissa as soon as Devian pulled his wife into his arms.
Carissa could feel her shoulders getting wet. Carissa gently caressed Devian's back as a sign of care and affection.
"My wife.. Thank you." said Devian then slowly untied his embrace.
"Sorry.. You're going to have a tough time for the next few months. I'm sorry to bother you." said Devian, making Carissa put on a thin smile on her face.
"What are you talking about, honey? Our son will not trouble me. His presence is a gift to us, isn't it?" carissa asked who answered the nod of Devian's head.
"Let's take care of our children together, shall we?" invite Carissa to make Devian smile happily.
Devian kissed Carissa's forehead long enough then turned to Carissa's flat stomach.
"Son, you should be nice to your mother huh. Don't make it uncomfortable. We can't wait to meet you in this world." said Devian, making Carissa feel happier to see Devian's interaction with their children.
"Did our parents know this?" ask Carissa.
"Yet. I'm waiting for you to come to your senses and want to ask you before sharing this happy news with them." replied Devian who added a sense of happiness to Carissa's heart.
"You're the best husband, Dev." praise Carissa honestly.
"Are you blushing, Dev?" ask Carissa who saw Devian's ears flushed red.
Devian who heard it became awkward.
"I-I don't." said Devian nervously.
Carissa chuckled at the level her notoriously cold and cruel husband could have the bashful nature of such a cat.
"That's too adorable" Carissa said with her small laugh.
"Hmmm.. Looks like my wife has started to dare to tease her own husband huh." said Devian with his naughty grin.
"Ah no. I'm just teasing you" said Carissa to secure herself.
"I'm glad to see this other side of you that's so adorable, Dev." added Carissa as she pulled both of Devian's cheeks.
Devian can see the twinkle of happiness on his wife's pretty face.
"I don't mind showing you another side more adorable than this. Especially just for you, my wife." said Devian who sounded very ambiguous in Carissa's ear.
"You are!" carissa said as she caught a sneaky smile on her husband's face.
"Let me show you even more adorable things, my dear" said Devian teasing his wife.
"Don't fuck you, Dev. This is the hospital!" hardik Carissa who instantly made Devian let go of his laughter.
Carissa was stunned to see Devian could laugh afterwards. It is rare for Devian to show the other side of him. Even though she had been married a few months to Devian, Carissa could count how many times her husband could show her happiness let alone laugh freely like without burden. It was more than just a smile that Devian showed. But even in front of other people Devian would not be able to show his smile. Only a flat and cold face was he showing. So only Carissa and Devian's parents could see the other side of Mahendra's son.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" devian asked realized Carissa saw him without batting an eye.
"I like this kind of you, Dev. I hope you laugh more in the future. You really look very handsome." replied Carissa.
"Ehm. Is my wife praising me?" tanya Devian made Carissa wake up.
"Uhuk! Ah that.. I'm just telling you the truth." replied Carissa clumsyly then lowered her already flushed face.
Devian smiled to find his wife who was still acting shy in front of him.
"Well, I'll laugh more with my wife. I don't want my beautiful wife to glance at other men because I rarely laugh." Devian sounded seductive to Carissa but said it was pure from her heart.
It's true that Devian was able to be himself only when he was with Carissa. For Devian only Carissa is able to understand and accept all sides that Devian has. So Devian will always try to make Carissa happy in any way. For him the happiness of his wife is everything. It seems like the word love makes a person change for the better is true.
"Thank you, my husband." said Carissa then the two embraced again.
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