BHIRTDAY PARTY

(SENYO POV)

"Don't worry, you're senile. Ha ha ha ha." I laughed at my wife's ridiculous behavior. Sometimes she looks for pajamas in a special document cabinet.

Clarin didn't laugh. Instead she took a deep breath, then felt her own heart. Since I was still sleepy, I finally fell back asleep. I ignored Clarin's invitation to do night exercises. After all, we promised not to do it until Clarin gave birth. I don't know why she suddenly volunteered.

The next day, Clarin and me left for work after eating breakfast made by Nara's hands. I admit that her cooking has gotten better since she took cooking lessons.

I didn't find father when I got to the supermarket. I tried calling the number but it's not active. Until the clock hit three in the afternoon, father did not appear. I'm sure that guy isn't working today.

***

I was very surprised when I saw a house that was not lit by lights. I hastily parked the car and got in. I use my cellphone's flashlight as a street light. Accidentally, my eyes found a speck of light from the backyard. Why only there? Out of curiosity, I went to her.

Tap!

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Feel the warmth of the light shining through your skin. At the same time, there was a loud voice shouting the words "Happy Birthday." I was stunned, because it turned out that my extended family had gathered in the backyard. They all hold balloons in their hands.

Not long after, a woman with long hair and a knee-length white dress appeared from the other side. She brought a sponge with a candle on it. Who else if not my first wife, Nara. Her face is decorated with natural make-up and a wide smile.

"Blow out the candle, blow out the candle,"

They sang happy birthday to me. Oh, my gosh! In fact, I forgot that this is the birthday of a Senyo.

Nara drew closer accompanied by the sound of applause. There's only one thing that's my focus right now. Where's Clarin? Doesn't my whole family not know that I hid it here?

phew…

Blow out the candle until the fire goes out. People cheered for joy, while I smiled bitterly.

"Happy birthday," concluded Nara. I replied with a nod of her head.

"Senyo, happy birthday, huh. Hopefully you can become a better human in the future. I deliberately disappeared today to prepare a surprise for you," Father said while rubbing the top of my head. Oh, so that's why he isn't working and the number is off.

"Happy birthday darling. Wish you all the success." Now, Mother also spoke.

"Cut the cake, cut the cake." My whole family is singing again.

I hate moments like this. Nara must be big-headed and feel loved by my family. However, what power. For the sake of keeping the name, I can't help but have to comply with their request. I cut the cake and put it on a small plate.

"Feed your husband, Nara!" Father's orders.

Nara's face was bright red. Hesitantly she took the plate from my hand. Even though we've been husband and wife for six months, we've never even had a bite to eat. She must be really nervous right now.

Yep!

I devoured the cake that was offered by Nara.

Applause accompanies our activities. I put on a fake smile to trick the situation. Act like I like this show. It's not that I'm not happy, but I don't like it when Nara is here. I don't love her. Clarin should be the one on my happy day.

"I want to go inside first. I have to clean the body." I'm looking for an excuse to find Clarin's whereabouts.

The electricity in the house is on, making it easy for me to walk. I went straight to our room which turned out to be locked from the inside.

"Honey, it's me!" I said as I knocked on the door.

cluck…

The first sight I saw was Clarin's sour face.

Clarin immediately hit her body and rested her head on my chest. I locked the door and let her share her feelings for a while.

"Are you all right?" I asked.

"Look! They're having fun, while I'm forced to lock myself in here," replied Clarin. Her lips rose three centimeters.

"How could they possibly get here?"

"I do not know. What is clear is that they were already there when I came home from work."

"Didn't they see you?"

"No, because Nara immediately led me to this room,"

Maybe Nara is afraid that my secret will be exposed because of Clarin's presence in this house. Good! Turns out her brain is still functioning.

"I can't do much. Sorry." I brushed Clarin's oval face, then embraced her body warmly.

It's hard to have an underground relationship like this. Where we have to hide so as not to be found out. I hope that one day I can officially marry Clarin, then Nara the damn woman will disappear from my life.

"Honey, wait here. I will teach Nara a lesson."

I went to the toilet and immediately took a shower. After changing clothes, I returned to the backyard. I saw Nara was busy chatting with some of my relatives.

"Senyo, what gift do you want from me and your mother?" father asked when I was back in front of them.

"I don't want anything, Dad," I replied dryly. For what else? I'm not a child who should be given a birthday present.

"It is okay, dear. Sen, you want a new house? Or, a car?" Mom stroked my chin.

"If I may, I just want to divorce Nara," I hissed in my heart.

"No mom. Thank you for your kindness," I said, then walked away. Approaching other families to say thank you.

"Senyo, look at this beautiful wife of yours. She was very good at getting along with us. You're really lucky to get it," Father's sister said.

Hah! Lucky you say? Nara is just a misfortune in my life.

I didn't respond to Aunt's words. Nara pulled her lips doubtfully. Surely she would understand my annoyance.

"When did you get pregnant, Nara? I want to see Mr. Johan's descendants develop," she said again when she didn't get a response from me.

Nara was just whining on the spot. She thinks with so much pressure, I will want to have a child from her. No! After all, soon I will be parents with Clarin.

"We're working on it. Just wish me the best," I said and walked away. My ears get hotter when I hear someone praising Nara.

I sat on a chair by the pool. Watching the small waves from the blue water. After a few minutes, I saw Nara standing at the edge of the pool sipping a drink.

Gold chance!

I will not waste a precious moment like this, especially since everyone is focused on their respective activities.

I stood next to Nara holding a glass. She didn't see me because I was behind her. After confirming that things were completely safe, I raised my hands and placed them on Nara's waist. At that moment I pushed her so that he plunged into the pool.

BYURRR!!!

Everyone suddenly turned to the source of the voice.

I dropped the glass filled with water. Clawed my own face while reciting Nara's name many times.

"Nara! Nara! What happened? Why did you get in there?" I shouted, smiling mischievously.

Feel you, damn girl!

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Continued