The Wife Who Escaped
A Wife I Don't Need

[I'm calling you to see if there's any news.]

I wonder what reason Mama called me this morning. Apparently because dreaming about a fetus...

Kirana's chest felt tight and throbbing. It was because it was time to break Ameera's expectations, even if only for a moment.. Kirana slowly opened her mouth.

“I.... have not felt any symptoms.”.

[No symptoms at all? Is there anything different than usual?]

"No Ma.."

******* long audible via phone handle. That is*******full disappointment.

[Ohhh.... All right I got it. Even so, the dream is not a strange thing, so keep a good look.]

"Good Ma."

I feel bad. Can you hide the truth from someone who is so anxious waiting for the news of pregnancy?

'remembering. 'You can't tell anyone about this.'

Whenever my heart wavers, I listen to Reynand's powerful voice.

Ameera's voice was heard again.

[You know there's a memorial at the art center next week?]

"Yes Ma."

[At that time, please be careful what you wear. Since this is a big event there will be many eyes looking.]

"Yes Ma."

[And why is it so hard to contact Reynand? Should I find out about my son's life through newspaper articles?]

A disgruntled voice filled my ears.

[I only have one son, so how could he be so indifferent? I heard he was exactly like his father.]

"......"

[If you meet her, tell her to call me.]

He did not seem to know that the indifferent child was also indifferent to his wife.

"Good Ma."

I replied like a machine that could only say 'Yes'. And then the call ended.

Kirana left the bedroom and looked into the living room under the stairs. The only thing that filled the empty living room was the sunlight that entered through the window.

'I'll be late'

Reynand, who said that while we were apart, had not yet returned home. I waited for him late at night, but he didn't come home.

I waited for her late at night, but all I found was my mother-in-law's nagging asking me why I hadn't woken up at this hour.

'I waited for no reason.....'

There's something I can't tell you after I went to the hospital yesterday. I did, but it was a stupid thing to do.

With a bitter smile, Kirana walked into the bathroom to take a shower. The phone in his hand rang again. Kirana's eyes lowered as she checked the screen of her phone. This time a phone call from Asih.

'Huh.'

******* flows naturally from the sidelines of Kirana's lips. It was because he knew why Asih had contacted him.

'[You should have a good talk with your husband. If this business goes well, it will not benefit both parties]'

I'm sure Grandma contacted me about a business investment she said last time. Of course, I can't even talk about business-related matters with Reynand.

Now that my future is uncertain, does it make sense to ask in-laws to help dad? After that, Asih called several times, but he did not pick up. But it is impossible to keep avoiding it.

"Hello."

Kirana received a phone call. I planned to tell Reynand that I had told her, but she was rejected.

[Kirana.Why haven't you answered the phone these few days?]

"I'm busy."

[What are you busy playing at home?]

"What did you call? If you called about the business you mentioned last time...

[Aah. It's been resolved.]

"How's it?"

[What should I do? Since you kept not answering the phone, I called your husband myself.]

"What?"

Kirana's eyebrows furrowed inside.

“You said you called Reynand directly?”

[Yes. When I asked him to invest, he said he would understand right away without saying anything. Why can't you even say something so easy?]

Kirana's face hardened. Something like that happened without him noticing....

"Why, why would you do that? I told you I'd do it."

[Waiting for you to act for a long time. So I was thinking What if I called the same family member?]

"......"

[No need to feel burdened. For the SF Group, the money was just for chewing gum. Your husband just gave me the money exactly as I asked.]

Rather than thanking Reynand, Asih's words were more cynical. Kirana's eyes changed. Kirana's voice moved raised.

“If it's the price of gum from others, Can we still take it?what right do we have to take money from them?"

[Why are you asking that? you are the daughter-in-law of that family?! If you could give birth to a son. Since then, you have been in power!]

“Because I can't do that, I'm not qualified!”

[What? Whatchu mean?]

"Don't ever call me again about business! The same goes for Reynand,”

Kirana shouted firmly and immediately hung up the phone.

I don't want to hear Grandma's voice anymore. I'm upset. I was so upset I went crazy. My head hurts.

What kind of situation is he going through right now...? Did Grandma ask Reynand such a request? How astonished was Reynand when he received a phone call from Grandma? I'm embarrassed, how I'll look at her later.

Kirana saw Reynand's phone number,

which he could not contact, and let out a long sigh.

****

The dark night.

“Why haven't you slept?”

Now time has shown at two in the morning. Kirana answered awkwardly.

“I can't sleep.”

Instead of saying he was waiting for Reynand, he gave her a reason she couldn't sleep. Because he didn't want to put an unnecessary burden on himself.

Kirana gestured to Reynand who took off her suit.

“Did you sleep at the hotel last night?”

"Hm.."

I could see fatigue appearing on Reynand's face, I can't ask any questions.

Kirana said as she approached him closer.

“I heard from grandma today that you helped my father in his business...”.

I waited until late at night to talk to him about this.

Reynand nodded as if she remembered the incident. Kirana asked.

“How much investment do you provide?”

"Not much."

"Of course, it's not a small amount of money..."

"I'm entrepreneur...If the amount is burdensome, I will not give it. I help it because I do not feel the benefits too much, but I also do not need to lose much."

reynand said calmly while facing Kirana.

"There's no need to talk about it any further.

This is a problem that you do not need to worry about.”

"......"

Kirana looked at him carefully.

I don't know if I know him or not. Why would an entrepreneur who does nothing that would result in a loss not continue to let go? Even my presence has no benefit for him.

I didn't bother to ask the question that came up deep down in my heart. If I ask for no reason and he changes his mind, only I am confused.

Kirana spoke softly to him.

“I will pay more attention so that something like this does not happen again.”

"......"

“However.... thank you.”.

I face it with sincere gratitude.

Reynand also looked into her deep eyes.

In the dark room, our eyes met each other.

Kirana's cheeks flushed red as she felt a strange atmosphere flowing between the two. He felt Reynand's scent approaching. Kirana thought she was trying to hug him. His heart is pounding. However, something different from what he expected came out of Reynand's lips as he approached her.

“Log in and sleep.”

"......"

“I have to shower.”

With those words, Reynand passed Kirana and entered the dressing room. Kirana stood up for a moment, looked towards the changing room, then turned around. He climbed the stairs and arrived at the bedroom on the second floor.

As Kirana lay on the spacious bed, she could hear the sound of shower water flowing in the bathroom on the first floor. He tried to sleep, but he could not fall asleep until the sound of the shower stopped.

He heard Reynand's footsteps, as if he had just finished bathing. The place where the sound of her footsteps was aimed at was not the bedroom Kirana was in but another bedroom.

Reynand who was in a relationship with me every day before, ignored me. It might just be an illusion, but the way he looked at me seemed to have changed. Does this mean I no longer need to be hugged?

Now that I knew the possibility of getting pregnant was small, she might now think that sleeping with me was just a waste of time.

Thinking like that makes me feel so depressed. I felt my body sink to the bottom, whose depths I could not measure.

****

Reynand, dressed in a neat suit, got off the elevator. The place he went down was where the office of the Chairman of the SF Group was located. Reynand received a call from the Chairman and was on his way to see him. Reynand arrives at the chairman's office following the secretary.

“Chairman. Director Reynand has visited.”

The secretary knocked and opened the door, and Reynand entered the chairman's office.

The chairman was sitting on the sofa in one corner of his office while reading the newspaper. He likes to read newspaper. He used to read the same events in a stacked manner in every newspaper, saying that the contents vary depending on the newspaper and each author.

Reynand lowered her head towards him.

“Did you call me?”

"Yeah... Come here Lah and sit.”

Reynand sat on the sofa opposite her. Said the Chairman while flipping through the newspaper.

"Have you had lunch?"

"I haven't eaten yet."

“It's past lunchtime, so why haven't I eaten yet?”

“I have business to take care of. I don't even have much appetite.”

"If you don't have an appetite at your age, that's a problem. Even if you don't have an appetite, you shouldn't skip meals. Understood?"

"All right."

The chairman said while still reading the newspaper.

“I called because I want to know about what happened with the rebuilding rights ** ."

Reynand is fully prepared to get the construction rebuilding rights in the area** in the first half of next year. The Chairman's interest appears to be high as the construction rights are said to be the largest rebuilding project in the industry.

Reynand answered without hesitation.

“As a result of the re-offering of the construction company selection, it looks like there will be a three-way fight between us, HJ Construction, and Ind Construction. We will promote the luxury image with high-end brand ‘Leenne’, and we plan the premium residential space in cooperation with WG, global design group.”

"district has an excellent location and a generally high sales rate.This place has guaranteed business eligibility by 47%. It may be difficult, but I really hope we can win the construction rights."

"We will definitely show you the results you want.”

Reynand spoke in a confident voice. The chairman looked at him and smiled satisfied.

Reynand not only has excellent work skills but is also full of confidence. And he delivers satisfactory results every time. He never once disappointed the Chief.

The chairman put down the newspaper and looked at Reynand. And then he spoke with strength in his voice.

“There will soon be a massive reorganization.”