The Seed of my Friend's Beloved
Chapter 40

Two nights without Regina in the house, Kevin can still feel the ordinary. Not on the third night. That night, Kevin felt a strong desire to stroke his wife's stomach. But that night, the malan seemed unfriendly to Kevin. His intention wanted to see his wife's distended stomach but that desire could not be accomplished. Regina wasn't in the house. Kevin was confused about himself. For the first time, a strong desire arose in his heart to stroke his wife's stomach.

That night, Kevin intends to follow his wife. She was pretty sure Regina must be at her in-laws' house. But again, nature is not friendly to him. Just now, Kevin took the car keys from his room. The sound of rain suddenly sounded mixed with lightning and earthy lightning.

Kevin sat in the living room. He planned to leave the house after the rain had stopped. But for two hours, the rain did not stop.

For some reason, Kevin really wanted to stroke Regina's stomach tonight. He was planning to break through the rain. Kevin took the backpack and put his work clothes into the bag. Looking at the clockwork already showing the number ten, Kevin plans to stay at Regina's parents' house and will leave for work tomorrow morning from there.

But again what Kevin wants cannot be accomplished. Outside, it was not only heavy rain but also flooding. Fortunately, Kevin's house was much higher than the road so his house was not flooded. It would be risky if forced to go to Sana in a state of flood like this.

"Damn," said Kevin. He went back into the house and threw his backpack just like that in the living room. Kevin is upset that the weather is hindering his desire to meet Regina and stroke her belly.

Kevin's mind was overshadowed by Bella's cleverness and cuteness this afternoon. Given the daughter of his partner, there was a desire for Kevin to see the face of his future son. It turns out true, Kevin finally felt his heart stirring to see the face of his future son. Kevin can feel if he is like a man in general who is waiting for the birth of the baby.

"My daughter must be prettier than Bella. I'm better looking than Rudi."

Kevin smiled imagining his daughter's face was beautiful and similar to his. Compared to Rudi, Kevin is much more handsome than his coworkers.

And that smile only lingered on Kevin's lips for a matter of minutes. Calling the fetus in Regina's womb as her daughter. Reminds Kevin of the rejection for the sake of his rejection of the fetus. Started asking Regina to resign, refusing to take responsibility even until the last time she touched his wife's stomach at Regina's request. Back then, Kevin still rejected the fetus in his heart.

There was a feeling of pain in his heart when Kevin recalled all the bad attitudes towards his future son. Kevin promised in his heart that he would treat his future son better if Regina had returned to the house.

Like Bella dressed in cute oleu mother, Kevin was very hopeful. Regina later dressed her daughter in unique clothes and cute decorations.

Indeed, his meeting with his colleague's family two days ago was able to reverse his heart that initially rejected the fetus and now wants to see Regina's distended stomach. Which makes Kevin more nervous when remembering the words of Regina who asked for a divorce for reasons of her who could not accept the existence of her fetus. Kevin felt his heart throbbing pain.

That night, Kevin couldn't sleep. There was a sense of worry that slipped into her heart that Regina would go carry her fetus away from her. Although, Regina's stuff still in the house didn't make Kevin feel at ease.

It turns out that Kevin, not just wanted to stroke Regina's stomach. As a man who has felt how delicious it is to struggle in bed, it turns out Kevin also misses the warmth given by Regina to him during these three months. The cold weather atmosphere wanted Kevin to embrace a living pillow. It is natural for normal men who have ever felt the pleasure of making love will miss the activities of the bed.

Throughout the night, Kevin thought about Regina and her future son. If there were no floods out there. Kevin's gonna break through that night. But apparently, Kevin must learn to be patient waiting for tomorrow to arrive. Throughout the night, Kevin had a hard time closing his eyes because his mind was on Regina.

The next morning, Kevin wakes up quickly due to the sound of an alarm. This morning, Kevin plans to go to Regina's parents' house first before going to the office.

"Come on, son" said Siska's mother, letting Kevin into the house. Siska's mother and Mr. Bayu are ready to go to work but because of Kevin's arrival. Both Siska's mother and Mr. Bayu immediately sent a message to their respective superiors if they would be late to arrive where they work.

Saw Kevin coming to the house. Siska's mother and Mr. Bayu had already guessed two possible reasons for Kevin to come to the house. Seek Regina's whereabouts or return Regina to them. Siska's mother still remembers what Regina told her a few nights ago about Kevin who still wanted Melati and could not accept her baby's presence.

"Mom, where's Regina?" kevin asked as soon as his body landed on the sofa. Kevin hoped that by hearing her voice, Regina's figure emerged from one of the bedroom doors with an armless negligee as Regina usually dressed in her house. Kevin has begun to remember the habit of dressing his wife if at home..

Siska's mother hid her sad face. One of his suspicions of Kevin's arrival at the house was already answered with Kevin's question. That means Regina left the house and now Kevin is looking for his daughter. Which makes Siska's mother sad. Regina wasn't in the house. Siska's mother harbored a sense of concern for Regina's state by looking sadly at her daughter-in-law's face.

Mr. Bayu was also not so surprised by Kevin's question. Given how Kevin was willing to take responsibility for Regina's pregnancy due to the coercion of her and Siska's mother. Mr. Bayu can already guess if the household Regina and Kevin are not harmonious. Remembering that and hearing Regina's departure from home. There was regret in the man's heart for forcing Kevin to take responsibility. If you know this is the current situation. Regina's better off pregnant without a husband. If only for food and the needs of the fetus. Mr. Bayu and Siska's mother are still able to replace the role of Kevin for Regina and her future child.

"You're asking about Regina?. You guys live in one house. But why ask about Regina to us?" ask sir Bayu. Mr. Bayu looked at Kevin's face furiously. Imagine the man in front of him treating his daughter well. It feels like Mr. Bayu landed his palm on Kevin's face. But Mr. Bayu tried to restrain himself. He appreciates Kevin's concern for coming to the house to look for Regina's whereabouts

Kevin looked at Mr. Bayu's face for a while then circulated his gaze to the corner of the house. Kevin can interpret the answer Pak Bayu. But she couldn't believe Regina wasn't in that house. Kevin thought that Regina couldn't have gone far away let alone out of town. It could be that Regina is hiding in the room and doesn't want to meet her.

"Sir, Regina...."

"Enough. You don't have to say anything because I can guess. Regina's gone from your house, right?

Kevin nodded his head.

It's hard to be honest but Kevin has to admit the truth. He came to this house to find Regina. If she wasn't in this house, Regina could have gone to her brother's house.

"Regina has made the right decision. As a parent, we don't have to force you to take responsibility for Regina's pregnancy if it only makes you miserable in that marriage. I know, Regina must be a bad wife so you can't accept her and her fetus yet. Regina must be lazy. Or Regina shirks her responsibilities as a wife, right?"

Kevin does not know what to answer with the words of Mr. Bayu which is inversely proportional to what Regina has done for three months. Kevin interpreted in his heart what his father-in-law said was satire. And that word also made Kevin imagine the obligation that Regina did sincerely in these three months. Kevin deliberately rubbed his face to avoid the sharp gaze of Mr. Bayu.

"Indeed love can't be forced Kevin. And your heart cannot turn away from Melati. So today, we will take Regina back as our responsibility. Return Regina to this house, then you are free from that hellish marriage."

Mr. Bayu has thought carefully about every word that comes out of his mouth. Regina's suffering was an inner wound to her. Mr. Bayu does not want Regina to get worse if she continues the marriage. Regina is worthless to Kevin. But for Mr. Bayu and Siska's mother, Regina and her two other children are the most precious treasure they have in this world. Likewise with the fetus in Regina's womb. His presence was not expected at the beginning, his presence outside of marriage. But still the fetus is very valuable to the family of Mr. Bayu.

"Sir..."

"Go Kevin. We also want to go to work. If in these two days, you don't return Regina to this house. Then we will report to the police with a missing person," said Mr Bayu full of disappointment. Knowing that Regina left Kevin's house, it was inevitable that her heart would be so agitated. Mr. Bayu also thought about the existence and safety of his daughter. It could even be her most agitated and worried self compared to Kevin.

"How many days has it been, Regina went for Kevin?" asked Siska's mother with a sob. Which woman's heart is not sick and sad to know that her daughter's household is not harmonious, especially until the daughter leaves the house.

"Three days ma'am," Kevin replied quietly. There was fear and unease at the worry on the faces of her two in-laws.

"It's been three days. But only today did you come looking for her here. It's true that you don't have your heart Kevin" said Mr. Bayu. Her anger culminates knowing Regina has been three days away from home. Her fear increased while Ms. Siska grew sobbing.

"Son Kevin. We are aware of our family situation. You are indeed too perfect for Regina who is just a simple woman from a simple family as well. Sorry, if we ever forced the will to account for Regina's pregnancy. But this time, we beg you. Help us find Regina's whereabouts. After today, we demand nothing from you including responsibility for the fetus. For the cost of labor to raise the child, while we are still healthy. We're sure we can take responsibility for the boy later."

It was broken that Siska's mother's heart heard her daughter outside for three days. Siska's mother could also feel the pain her daughter felt but Siska's mother did not expect Regina to leave the house.

Another thing with Mr. Bayu who yelled at Kevin, Siska's mother actually begged Kevin. There was nothing more important to Siska's mother than the presence of Regina by her side.

Kevin came out of his second-in-law's house with a very dizzy head. It turned out that Regina's departure from her home did not make herself immediately calm. Now, Kevin is not excited to go to the office. Proud to be inverted at the beginning of the marriage who wanted to divorce Regina as soon as possible.

In the car, Kevin was still thinking about Regina. If Regina wasn't at her in-laws' house. Kevin is very confident that Regina is with Melati at this time.

"Mel, Regina's at your house?"

Kevin finally sends a message to Melati. But apparently, Melati had already blocked the number. There was no other way to search for Regina's whereabouts other than to visit Melati's house.

"You must be hiding Regina in this house, Mel. I'm sure it is. Please call her here," Kevin said in disbelief as Melati replied that Regina was not at her house. Kevin tilted his head looking inside the house. There's no sign of Regina there. But it could be on the second floor.?

Melati clucked in annoyance. He looked at Kevin's face in annoyance as the man also stared at the face.

"Look at yourself if you don't believe it" said Melati then opened the wide door to let the man into the house.

Kevin looked at Melati's face for a while then walked into the house. Her voice boomed in the house calling out Regina's name. But the one he called did not also answer or appear before him. All the rooms and every corner of the house were subjected to Kevin's search.

Kevin did not get results from his search inside Melati's house. The man has decided not to work at the moment. In the car, Kevin looked back at the screen of his phone. He made a call on the Regina number he just got from Melati. A few months of staying one roof with Regina. He was never interested in knowing his wife's mobile number.

"My number is blocked" Kevin said in his heart. She only found out about Regina's number today but it's been blocked. That means that all this time, Regina has kept her mobile number.

Kevin turned his car towards his parents' house. The status of the mother who showed herself still had to rest at home made Kevin want to visit the mother. Not to forget, Kevin first bought the favorite fruits of the mother.

"You don't work, son?" tika's mother asked as soon as Kevin arrived at the house. Kevin shook his head weakly.

"Eat her fruit mama. Let me get healthy quickly" said Kevin. Mama Tika smiled faintly. Mama Tika is not out of thought with Kevin's attitude after turning into Regina's husband status. During this time, Kevin was a good child and also loving to him and also to Mr. Raka. But why, Kevin does not have that attitude to his wife and future children.

"Regina would love to have a loving husband like you Kevin. You must often buy fruits for your wife

and your son-in-law is that right?" sindir mama Tika made Kevin cough. Tika's mother deliberately insinuated her son because she was also upset with Kevin's attitude that did not expect Regina's struggle.

Do not buy fruit. To give her attention, she never. He stroked Regina's stomach just because of his wife's request. Instantly, Kevin recalled when Regina once ate the rest of her food.

Kevin scratched his head, Actually he wanted to say about Regina's departure from home but did not feel the heart to hear that some days Mama Tika was stricken with stomach acid and just today feel good.?

"Three nights, Regina's staying at Kevin's house. Regina's taking care of mom so she can feel better right now. An hour ago he decided to go back to your house. You already know the problems you are facing. Be mature Kevin like Regina is mature. Although the divorce will take place after Regina gives birth, she fulfills her obligations as a good daughter-in-law. Mama and papa you've been holding him back from staying in this house until giving birth. But she knew her duty as a wife. While holding the status of wife. Regina said she would stay in the same house as her husband."

Kevin was relieved by the information from his mother. Kevin was also amazed by what Regina had done for his mother. He used to hope that Melati would be able to take care of her mother in times of illness like this because she saw her own devotion to caring for Mama Lena. It turns out that Regina could do that for her mother.

"Mama, I'll go first. Take care of health. I need to see Regina right now. I've been looking for Regina where she's been" Kevin said. The man grabbed Tika's mom's hand and kissed her. At that time, Kevin felt sorry for not directly looking for the existence of Regina to his parents' house. With half a run, Kevin came out of his parents' house. With speed above average, Kevin took his car to his house.

"Regina, Regina," Kevin called as soon as he opened the door. There is no lawfulness. Kevin went straight to Regina's room.

Kevin was surprised, the state of the room had changed like never before. The open closet doors show shelf after shelf that is empty.