27. Increasingly Suspicious

"Then why if the perfume is different from mine? What do you have in mind?"

"Hendra, I respect you as my husband. I just don't want anything bad to happen in our household."

"That's your mind, Adelia. I'm busy working, I'm tired of making a living for you and Nathan. Don't suspect me like that. I'm not as bad as you think I am."

"Yes, I know you must be tired because of your work Hendra. I was just wondering how this lipstick stain got on your shirt? This is part of Hendra's neck, it is very difficult to reach it if it is not intentionally there."

"What do you mean? So you're accusing me of doing inappropriate things? Is that so?"

The quarrel continued, this time Adelia was just silent, she was holding back her emotions.

' Hik...hik... ' Nathan's crying voice dampened the emotions that were going on. Without a word, Adelia walked away from her husband. She rushed to her son's room.

"Honey..."

' Hik... hik... ' Nathan cried more and more as if he could feel what his mother felt.

"Mom, son, calm down. Are you thirsty?" Adelia held her son in her arms so that he would calm down a little.

" Ma'am... " Adelia stopped her screams. He remembered Hendra's words that are deeply imprinted in his heart until now. 'No, I have to be independent. I can do everything myself, Come on Adelia you can do it. Adelia encouraged herself.

While holding Nathan, Adelia makes milk. Even though he was overwhelmed, he managed to do it. Nathan was silent and fell asleep in Adelia's arms. Without realizing it, tears began to pool in the arms of his eyes. He looked at Nathan's face deeply.

'My poor son. You're gonna grow up, kid. I'm sorry I put you in this position. You deserve the love of a father son. Mom wants you to grow up in a full-fledged family.'

"Adelia"

Hearing a voice she was very familiar with, Adelia ignored him.

"I'm sorry I was so rude to you. I'm just tired del, my emotions are rapidly rising."Hendra approached his wife, touched Adelia's shoulder, and then kissed her.

"I don't want to fight with you Hendra, I just ask for your explanation."

"Yeah, well I'll explain. Now put Nathan to sleep, I'm afraid he'll be disturbed by our voices." Adelia followed her husband's orders and immediately returned to the room.

"Em ... so this is Adelia, the perfume sales came to the company, all the employees tried it including me. They tried the perfume casually and it accidentally hit my shirt."

Adelia thought for a moment, the logical reason given by her husband. "Then what about lipstick marks?"

"Oh about that, so me and some other employees were sitting trying on the perfume, a female employee suddenly came from behind me. She was holding her lipstick open. Excited to try the perfume, the lipstick fell right on top of my head. I quickly removed the thing from my head and I didn't know if the lipstick hit my shirt collar."

'It sounds strange, this is a reason that Hendra is very forced.' said Adelia.

"You believe in your husband, Don't you?"

"Oh yes, of course. It's late now, get some rest."

#

The sun has returned from its battle. The warm rays begin to envelop each pair of eyes that are ready to go to try their fate.

"Good Morning pa, ma " as usual, Adelia has finished preparing the breakfast menu for her husband and in-laws.

"Good Morning son-in-law. Today you look very cheerful, is there anything pleasant?"

"I want to ask permission from mom and dad."

"Permission for what?"

"I'm going to work mom. I've considered this very well. I want a woman as independent as my mother. Mom and dad agreed.?

"Oh, What do you think Hendra? Adelia is your wife, all decisions must be with your permission."

"We talked about it last night pa, Hendra gave me permission to work. Isn't that so Hendra?"

Hendra looked confused. He felt like he hadn't talked anything to Adelia about this matter. Their chat last night was just about unsettling perfume and lipstick. "Em ... if that's already Adelia's wish, I'm fine pa."

"What about Nathan? What if he's looking for you? He is still used to the company of his mother, it will definitely be very difficult."

"I'm sure Nathan is a smart boy, ma, he can understand the condition of papa and Mama."

"Let's go, Ma, If Adelia really wants to work. It is also good for his future."

"Then where will he work pa? What if Adelia's workplace is so strict in the rules that she can't see Nathan at any time. If suddenly Nathan is cranky or whatever it is how?"

"Mom ... mom was right. If that's the case, why doesn't Adelia work at Hendra's company?"

"Huh?"Hendra was surprised.

'Exactly. My plan worked, by working at Hendra's company, I would be free to supervise him. I'm sure there must be another woman playing with Hendra behind me.'

"It was a great solution pa. Mama agreed."

"No, I don't agree, mom. How can a husband and wife work in one institution? It's against the rules, I don't approve."

"Hendra, don't worry about it. Papa will arrange it."

'Damn, if I knew it would end up like this, I wouldn't give Adelia permission to work.'

"Alright Adelia, prepare yourself to start working. After papa arranges everything, we'll ask you to come to the office, how about son?"

"Okay ma, I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you, ma."

A triumphant smile was perfectly formed on Adelia's lips.

'Kring... kring...'

"Dad, Mom, Adelia, I'm sorry to answer the phone."Hendra moved away from the dining table as soon as he saw the name 'mine' on his cellphone screen.

[Yes, hello]

[Hello dear, why is it taking so long to answer my phone?]

[Sorry, I'm having breakfast honey, there's papa and mama in front of me. There's no way I'm answering your phone in front of them, right?]

[Delicious yes, can enjoy breakfast with family, there is a wife, mom, dad, and children. Your life is so complete.)

[Hey, don't be mad about this baby]

[I'm here waiting for you Hendra, my car is in the office because last night you drove me home]

[Yes I couldn't possibly forget about it Daniya. Now get ready, don't forget the beautiful and sexy makeup for me huh]

[Man, still teasing me at times like this. Well I'll wait for you, baby]

'Tut'... Danielle ended the call.

'Ah Daniya, why is she getting more and more adorable lately. I can't wait to meet him.'Hendra ran back to the dining table.

"Dad, Mom, Adelia, I'm leaving, okay?"

"You didn't finish your morning meal first Hendra?"

"Oh no del, I'm full. There's a client waiting for me at the office. I need to see him soon."

'Clients so early? This is Strange, ' Adelia's mind smelled the unnaturalness of her husband's attitude.

"See you pa, ma"

"Careful"

Adelia drove Hendra to her car. She waved forcefully at her husband. It cannot be denied anymore, Adelia is increasingly suspicious of Hendra.