
"It seems not, sir. I just arrived from abroad last month before going into the foundation" Arumi replied.
"Oh."
"What's wrong, sir?"
"No, I just feel like I've seen you before."
"I worked for several years abroad. I came back because the contract was up."
Rafli simply nodded wordlessly and continued eating. Tonight Yuna did not attend dinner because she was quite exhausted after spending time shopping in a shopping center.
Throughout the dinner, Rafli several times steals a look at Aika's new nanny. I don't know why he really feels familiar with Alesha.
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Arumi stroked Aika who was lying on her lap. Before going to bed, he read a beautiful story from a fairyland.
Aika felt a softness she never got from the woman she called mommy. For toddlers her age who do not understand the adult world, Alesha is very much different when compared to Yuna. Her caregiver was very gentle, caring and affectionate.
Even innocent thoughts had stumbled in his mind, if he could, he would replace his mommy with Alesha alone.
"Why haven't you slept yet, honey?" Arumi whispered the word softly.
"If I sleep, will Brother Alesha come out?" He hugged the woman's arm. As if not willing to be left.
"What's the matter, honey?"
"I want Alesha's sister's company here."
Aika was afraid of experiencing the nights like before. Yuna often went into her room and forced her to sleep by turning off the lights. Aika was really scared by the name of darkness. So that when Yuna came out, she quietly woke up to turn on her room lights.
One night he had a nightmare and was terrified. As a result, little Aika cried alone by covering her head using a pillow. Aika also does not have the courage to go to her daddy's room, because Yuna once forbade her to go to daddy's room at night.
"Alright, Honey. Brother will be here to accompany you to sleep." He bowed his body and kissed Aika's thin cheeks.
And for the first time Aika did not feel the fear like the night before. Arumi's soft caress made her lulled until she finally entered dreamland.
Unwittingly Arumi, Rafli had been standing in the doorway half-open. He looked at Alesha from there.
"What's wrong? Why are you standing in front of Aika's room?" The greeting broke Rafli's daydream. He turned around and looked at Yuna who was standing behind him.
"I'm just making sure Aika is asleep or not" she replied, then left Yuna just like that.
While Yuna was standing in the doorway with her hands folded in front of her chest.
"Why was Rafli looking at Alesha? He couldn't possibly be interested in that woman, what else if he had seen her very ugly face."
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Behind the veil, a smile broke on Arumi's lips that morning. Seeing Aika so enjoy breakfast bread with melted sweet chocolate milk.
Arumi remembered her pregnancy. In the morning he would ask for the same thing. And now that habit is declining on Aika.
"Yes, honey?"
"Nob."
Not long after, Rafli joined the dining table. Yuna followed behind.
Arumi can see the look on Aika's face that changed again in a matter of seconds. The little girl immediately moved from the one that had been sitting on Arumi's lap.
"Good morning, dear." Rafli leaned over and kissed his daughter's forehead.
"Good morning, Daddy."
A pair of Arumi's eyebrows intertwined when Yuna did the same. In front of Rafli he was very different. Really a drama queen, she thought.
"Didn't Aika have a coloring competition at school today?" ask Rafli.
"Yes. I heard that they are holding a coloring competition and Aika will be coming too" Yuna replied.
"Dearly enough. I can't come because there's an important job. But you can accompany Aika today, right?" Rafli looked at Yuna. Makes the woman put on a face.
"Not feeling well?"
"Yes, my head is a bit dizzy," the woman replied as she massaged the temple.
"Want me to check?" tawar Rafli, make Yuna flutter. Could be found out if Rafli checks it. A doctor must know if his patient is pretending to be sick, right?
"No need, dear. I just need a little rest" Yuna refused.
"Well, if there's anything, just call me." Rafli looked at his daughter. "Aika, is it okay if today Alesha's sister is the one who accompanied you?"
Aika just nodded in response. In the heart breathe a sigh of relief. At least he didn't need to be afraid if Yuna really accompanied him later.
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"You call me, Madam?" arumi asked, shortly after entering a room. Yuna looked as if she was polishing her face with makeup. His appearance also looks neat, like going out of the house.
"Yes, I need your help."
"What help?"
"Today maybe I'll be home late. Please take care of Aika, "he ordered without further ado.
"You want to go? Didn't you say you were sick?" The babysitter's question made Yuna ride apoplexy.
"I was sick, but not anymore! I'm having some important business outside."
"But, Madam ...."
"No buts," cut Yuna quickly. "You were paid to obey my orders. One more thing, don't let my husband know about this. Youunderstand?"
"Good, Mistress. I understand."
"Now come out!"
Arumi then left the room. As she was about to close the door, Yuna heard a voice talking on the phone with someone.
"Yes, wait for me! Take it easy, my husband just left and we can have some fun. Don't worry, I'll treat you all."
Today, Yuna was reluctant to accompany Aika. He prefers to have fun with friends rather than going to school and spending his time boring.
Hearing Yuna's talk, Arumi let out a long breath.
"I'll show you what kind of woman you've kept in your house, Rafli Dylan Alvaro."
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That afternoon Yuna was gathering with some of her female friends at a fancy restaurant. The table was full of plates and glasses of food they had enjoyed. There are also some groceries that have been lined up under the table.
Without sin, he lies to Rafli on the grounds that he is sick because he does not want to accompany Aika at school and leave her to his nanny.
"I'm so glad you're back to being the Yuna you once were. No longer busy taking care of your child," said one of them.
"Aika already has a nanny, so I'm free to do anything. A month ago that son of a bitch really bothered me" the woman grumbled.
"Good then."
Yuna enjoys being with her friends. Without realizing it, a pair of eyes were staring at him from a distance not so far away.
This afternoon Rafli and Evan were having a meeting with a client at the restaurant.
"Hey, isn't that Yuna?" Evan pointed towards Yuna's desk.
Rafli turned his head in the direction Evan pointed. From where they sat they could clearly see Yuna was chatting with her friends.
Engraved the frown on Rafli's forehead. Because Yuna reasoned sick and could not accompany Aika, but now the woman was in the restaurant. The man went to the table not far from him.
"Yuna," he called.
Yuna gasped at the familiar voice. Suddenly his whole body was broken.
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