The Seed of my Friend's Beloved
Chapter 36

Regina tried to understand Kevin who still keeps photos of Melati's photos in the gallery of his phone. There is no denying that pain exists. But even more painful for Regina was Kevin's refusal to give the seven-monthly thanks offered by his two in-laws. In the chat column between Kevin and Mr. Raka.

Kevin reasoned that he was not willing to give the thanks because he did not want to throw a party with a woman he did not love for the second time. And the most painful. Kevin sends a message to Mr. Raka if he will not make a celebration for an unwanted child and destroy his happiness.

Regina's hands shook reading the message. Regina knows and realizes that she and Kevin don't love each other. But she didn't think Kevin still didn't want her baby.

Rubbing Regina's stomach almost every night and accompanying her to the obstetrician was not because Kevin was able to accept her. It's all just a man's responsibility.

Regina once thought that tying Kevin to his body would be able to maintain their marriage. Apparently, Kevin was just using himself. Regina's just an impingement. Maybe Kevin enjoyed his body because he felt a loss if not enjoyed. Instantly, Regina felt embarrassed and felt no self-respect. She was only an entertainer for her husband.

If asked if Regina already loves her husband. Of course the answer is no. No Kevin can make himself fall in love. Their relationship is too flat. It's just, Regina devotes herself to Kevin. Trying to do what is best for her husband. And Regina never thought of another man let alone to love and want another man.

Regina came out of Kevin's room. He had no power to look at the man who did not even consider their marriage. From Kevin's attitude it is very clear if their marriage will end him giving birth later. Regina's struggle means nothing. Regina was getting a deep sense of heartache. Regina felt like a fool.

In the next room, Regina finally could not help but cry. In silence, Regina cried while stroking her stomach. His poor fetus that his own biological father did not want. A fetus that does not know what it is should get rejected simply because the woman who conceived it is not the woman loved by her father. Which is worse. The struggling fetus grows into Kevin's parting scapegoat with the woman he loves so much.

"Regina, where are you?"

Kevin's voice sounded. Regina rubbed her cheek. Despite knowing the painful reality it did not immediately make Regina angry. He would also hide the sadness of his heart from Kevin.

"I'm here sister" replied Regina from inside the room. Regina wished for a long time in that room. Kevin's gonna eat first. The man opened the door of the room.

"Let's eat."

"Yes, brother."

Regina walked over with her head lowered. Whatever her heart hurts, she won't show it to her husband.

Like the last three months. Regina continues to serve her husband. They eat together but their hearts are not together. Regina still continues with thoughts about Kevin's rejection of the seven-monthly Thanksgiving.

"Sister, I'm tired. But if you have the heart, it's okay. Just continue!"

Regina refused her husband's wishes. She's not ready to serve her husband in bed tonight. Actually, he's not tired. Suppose you didn't find that chat. With pleasure, Regina will serve her husband. Regina also wanted to see how much her husband felt about her. Whether the heart forces to serve itself or can resist that desire.

Kevin was not forcing. The man immediately stopped his hand and covered himself with a blanket. Regina could see her husband's disappointment at not getting rations. Regina doesn't care. Even tonight, Regina didn't ask Kevin to stroke her stomach. Regina is still willing to sleep in that room because she doesn't want to show Kevin if she finds out the painful reality.

The next day, Regina was still acting as usual. But not after the afternoon. The woman accidentally went alone to the obstetrician without Kevin. Actually schedule a check next week. But Regina deliberately advanced the pregnancy check schedule so that Kevin no longer needs to participate in every pregnancy check in the next month until the fetus is born. In addition, Regina decided to check the pregnancy that afternoon because late last Regina often experienced cramps in the lower part of the abdomen. For her fetus, from this moment on, Regina wanted to do it alone.

"His husband doesn't come with you?" ask the doctor after Regina sits down opposite the doctor.

"The husband is busy with doctors" replied Regina. Regina felt her heart throbbing pain when she said the husband said. Regina is not like having a husband. Kevin's just a husband on paper and in bed. Kevin is not like a husband in general who loves and loves his wife and prospective children with all his heart.

"How's the move?" ask doctor.

"At times the doctor. And I also have frequent cramps. Sometimes the morning sickness is still a doctor" Regina says. If usually nausea appears in the first trimester of pregnancy but not for Regina. Until this five-month pregnancy, Regina still feels nausea.

Regina's been checked by a doctor. According to the doctor, cramping is common for pregnant women. The nausea was always there because Regina had a history of stomach acid.

"Don't eat too late and have a lot of thoughts" the doctor said after prescribing the drug to Regina.

Regina was discharged from the hospital after redeeming her prescription. While waiting for the online motorcycle to pick him up. Regina had promised in her heart that she would think of nothing but kindness for her fetus. Even Regina was determined not to think about the marriage relationship anymore. The ultimate goal is to get divorced.

Thinking of her parents, Regina shed her tears. Both parents must be sad because no parent wants to see their child's household destroyed.

"Regina."

Regina circulated her gaze looking for the voice calling out to her. A familiar voice in his ears but slightly disguised by the bustle of the street. The streets were jammed because it was the hours of work for the workers. Regina continued searching when the second call on her name sounded. Regina was shocked, on that jammed road. He saw Kevin's car stuck in traffic. Kevin's car is in the middle of the road.

Regina suddenly pura did not see. Regina waved to an online motorcycle taxi who looked confused looking for her. Regina got on the bike without caring about the cry of Kevin who called himself from the middle of the road.

Regina no longer wants to be fooled by the pseudo changes shown by Kevin. It is better to ride an online motorcycle taxi than to sit in a car with a man who does not want his fetus. It's okay if Kevin hasn't loved himself. But Regina did not accept Kevin's rejection of her fetus. The fetus is Kevin's flesh. There should be no reason whatsoever to deny the presence of the fetus.

"Why didn't you answer me in front of Regina's hospital?" ask Kevin when he gets home.

"Later, we'll talk about that, brother. Now we have dinner!" said Regina softly. The food in front of Kevin was fine because Regina still treated Rama like the last three months.

Kevin seems to agree with Regina. The man ate voraciously with Regina's cooking even without any green vegetables tonight.

"Sister, I'm gonna take care of this first. I wait in the living room. There's something I want to talk about" Regina said. Kevin looks to frown but eventually nods his head.

Regina quickly finished the work in the kitchen so that she quickly conveyed what was stuck in her heart.

"Why should you talk here Regina and what do you want to talk about" asked Kevin. Regina sat on the sofa opposite the table with Rama. Regina breathed out many times.

"Sister, it turns out that a loveless marriage is very tiring and painful, brother. I know, my brother suffered a lot and was tormented in this marriage. I know, sister's love up to now is only for Melati. I'm sorry that being present accidentally shattered your beautiful dreams, brother."

Regina paused her words. Regina lowered her head. He couldn't look at Kevin who kept staring at him as long as he spoke.

"Pursue your love back, brother. If you need help convincing Melati of your sincere and great love for Melati. I'll help you brother. Women like to be chased rather than chased. No exception with me. But for the sake of this fetus, for three months I've been chasing you sis. I managed to get your body but not your heart. I don't care if I make you a slave in bed. I also don't care if you can't or probably never will be able to love me. But I can't stand it if you reject this fetus sis. This fetus exists because of your actions. He didn't ask to be placed in this womb. So like our deal at the beginning of the marriage. We'll get divorced after this fetus is born, right?"

Talking to her baby. Regina could not hold back her tears. His fetus had received a hard fate while still in the womb. Regina cried with her head lowered without a sound with trembling shoulders. How not to break his heart, Fetus who can not what is called as the destroyer of happiness Kevin.

In front of him, Kevin also lowered his head. The man has not responded to a word of his wife. I don't know what's on that guy's mind. His attitude that does not try to calm Regina is enough for Regina if Kevin does not have any sense of self including pity.

"I'm also ready if we get divorced tonight brother. When you say the word talak. And then I came out of your house. Sorry in advance, I learned of my sister's rejection of this fetus because I was presumptuous to open your phone. Last night, a contact named Nadia called many times. I was moved to open my sister's phone. And the fact that you don't want this fetus written there yet. If my attitude was a mistake, then divorce me now sis."

Regina then fell silent. Enough words already represented his heartache. Regina waited for Kevin to make a sound and dropped the talaq on her. But the man kept his head down. Regina even waited for almost half an hour.

Not giving Regina what she wants. Kevin left himself in the living room without a word. The man did not give any certainty. Even Kevin did not apologize at all for his mistake. The man went into his room and soon Regina also went into the room. But not to Kevin's room but to his old room.

Regina not just talking will help Kevin to convince Melati. That very night Regina sent a message to Melati. The message begins with a joke and Melati replies with a joke.

"Mel, can I come to your house tomorrow?" ask Regina. Regina finally made a voice call to her best friend.

"By donk Re. What'sthetime?.

"You didn't go to college?" ask Regina.

"Lecturers for tomorrow are on three-day leave Re."

The promise to meet was finally agreed at nine in the morning. Regina is ready to convince Melati to be ready to accept Kevin again.