You're Not a Figurant
Ch 63 - Awaiting the Birth of Alkha

That night they did it again several times. Khansa complains of fatigue, but Alex always manages to seduce her into giving her another ration. The activity stopped before dawn.

As soon as morning came, Alex again asked for rations. Alex stopped doing so when Khansa threatened to report to Afifah.

That day they decided not to leave the room. Eating is done in the room. All they do is make love and joke around, like a newlywed couple can enjoy being with each other.

"Darling..."

"Yes Mas?"

"When is your pregnancy class scheduled?"

"I haven't listed it yet..."

"Why? Didn't I give you permission?"

"Yes. Indeed I intended to list, but then my amniotic oozes Mas, so I focus on bedrest. I forgot about the class..." Alex tightened his arms again. Every time a discussion of the matter came up, a feeling of guilt always hit him.

"Why cover your condition? Didn't I tell Vinda to follow you? Why cover up such a big deal? What if something happens to you without me knowing?" Khansa's getting her face in Alex's chest. Toying his finger on the man's chest, forming a pattern.

"That time I thought you wouldn't care. You haven't called me in a few days. So why talk about this? I decided to let go of my feelings and live alone with her. I can't live with you..."

"Honey.." Alex's voice shook again, while his embrace felt heavier. "You misunderstood too much. I draw too many conclusions, while I don't explain much either. My fault. Honey, promise me one thing."

"What Mas?"

"Please promise that you will always say whatever is in your heart and mind. Don't hide anything from me, no matter how small. Understood?"

"Yes Mas... But you also have to promise me..."

"What promise, dear? I'll do whatever you want."

"Don't disappear without news. If you go anywhere, at least give me some news. Don't make me wait with uncertainty. I'm so worried about me..."

"Dear, I promise." They embrace each other, enjoy each other.

***

It's a few weeks before Khansa gives birth. The waiting activity they do by taking pregnancy classes and preparing all the needs of the baby.

They slightly renovate their house so that their room is connected to another room that later the room was prepared for the baby Alkha room.

Khansa wanted to raise baby Alkha in her hometown, close to her family, but because Alex's company center was in Jakarta they inevitably had to raise their son in the city.

Baby Alkha room is dominated by dark blue with white ornaments around it. They decorate the room together without the help of interior design experts, because they think it will provide its own satisfaction and happiness.

The closer to HPL (Now Estimated Birth Day), Alex's mood becomes increasingly erratic. His face was always anxious and agitated. When night falls he rarely sleeps for fear of his wife giving birth at any time.

Khansa has consulted with doctor Afifah. Seeing the development of his condition, doctors allowed him to give birth normally, with a note there are no special conditions that are harmful to the health of the mother and her baby.

Every night Alex would whine, beg his wife to have a caesarean section. But Khansa patiently always reassured her husband, that giving birth normally is the dream of all women are no exception to her.

"Do you want a normal yank? Really don't want to change your decision?"

"Yes my dear Masku... Why do you always ask the same thing over and over again?"

"Nothing will happen. Pray and support me..." Khansa grabbed Alex's cheek and pressed him until the man's mouth was heart-shaped, then he kissed the lips with an anxious hope that doing so could ease her husband's concerns.

Health workers who become mentors in pregnancy classes tell husbands or prospective fathers to always be a husband alert, tough and give support to the wife fully. Alex tries to do it all, but the worry in his heart cannot go away. Seeing how worried she was, it seemed that not Khansa would give birth but herself.

On the other hand Alex took part in every waiting process. She accompanied Khansa to do pregnancy exercises, practice breathing, mental preparation and others.

From all sides, Khansa looks more ready than Alex. The woman looked very calm and confident. Take class after class with great composure.

Every night Mom and Dad called her. Give her encouragement and strengthen her. Convince her daughter-in-law that she can do it all. They promised to come a week before HPL.

***

That night Khansa was putting everything in preparation for giving birth into a bag. Whether it's for herself or for her baby. He prepared all the details until nothing was left.

Seeing his wife do it makes Alex back to the dorm. The man immediately hugged Khansa from behind while whining and coaxing.

"Yank... I called Doctor Afifah, right?"

"Make what?"

"You said you weren't a normal person,"

"Mas, we agreed yesterday."

"I don't agree with him. That's the side deal."

"Yesterday the doctor has also given us understanding, if normal childbirth is safer and less risk..."

"But you will be in pain. Not enough for an hour and two hours, can be hours. I can't imagine seeing you in such pain!"

"My mother, this isn't gonna hurt. Most all women who give birth must also feel it. The proof is that many women have more than one child, which means it's not as painful as you think..." Khansa pinched Alex's nose. It is quite tiring to also give understanding to Alex who is quite stubborn when it comes to this. All Khansa can do is patiently give that understanding step by step.

***

Usually when night comes, Alex hard to close his eyes, but somehow that night he fell asleep soundly. Khansa looked at her husband with a loving look. When judging from their story, it seems he still can't believe seeing the star and school idol, adjaan all women, will end up sleeping next to him. The man becomes her husband, even avenging her love. Treat him very well.

Khansa stroked Alex's face gently, "How lucky I am to have you Mas. How good God is to write down my life line. Loving and being loved by a man like you. I'm the luckiest and happiest woman..."

Khansa starts peeping at Alex's forehead and cheeks, he did it repeatedly and for a few minutes before the activity finally stopped him when he felt pain in the abdomen that spread to his back.

"Hmmm..." Khansa whimpering restrained. He enjoyed the pain, as he began to mentally prepare.

When referring to HPL, the birth will still occur in two weeks. Not ruling out the possibility that the birth will happen sooner or later, Khansa is ready with everything.

The pain slowly began to disappear. Khansa got out of bed and started looking for mineral water. He drank a lot to reduce the pain that was coming.

"Adek wants to be born now what is just mama ngeprank? If you want to be born now, you will be born soon. Mom and Dad can't wait to see you, son..." Khansa stroked her stomach gently.

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