Make Us Shadows
Daran's eyes aimed at Luna very seriously. As if Luna would escape if Daran was just a little careless. Daran's gaze lowered, his son rebelled when he saw Luna.
"You want to be with Mama, huh?"
Daran didn't guess at random. Because he saw his son's hands wanting to reach Luna's figure. Slowly, Daran handed his little son over to Luna who accepted him so expertly.
"Why? It's uncomfortable in other people's hands, isn't it, darling?"
At Luna's sarcasm, Daran immediately took a breath. Then, Daran started to continue the words that had been interrupted.
"I'm providing a house for you, and of course it won't be in the same neighborhood as Clara."
"The house is very spacious, so when Liam grows up, he will be free to run around in the house."
Daran just kept talking with a happy face. Daran has been preparing the house that Luna will live in for a long time.
Luna's mouth was silent. According to her, there was no longer anything they needed to discuss. Moreover, she lives in the house that Daran gave her.
"Luna," Daran said in a tone demanding an answer.
Until Luna's eyes made Daran the object of vision. "I don't want to go back to you, Mr. Daran."
"It's enough that you know where we are, but make us a shadow for you. You can meet and see, but you can't hold it."
"How can I make you a shadow? When you are so real in front of me," Daran argued.
Daran immediately took a breath at Luna's answer. Daran clearly doesn't agree, because he wants to create the togetherness that was forced to be destroyed by a lie from the past.
"Clara and I are only in a contract marriage, there is no love between us."
A short explanation but explaining many things, still couldn't make Luna's mind turn towards Daran.
"Regardless of whether you two love each other or not. However, your bond is like a rope because of the presence of children," Luna quipped, occasionally holding her hand to prevent her son from taking things on the shelf.
Daran looked at Luna too seriously. "Then a bond like a rope is more suitable for the two of us, Luna."
"Why?"
"Clara's uterus was removed a long time ago."
Luna became completely silent. Daran's explanation made Luna feel a little concerned. Clara must have faced a lot with that special condition. Claimed to be a descendant by the family, and ended up being cheated on.
And Luna is Daran's mistress. Maybe forever, the status will not change in public. Even Luna will be labeled as a usurper of someone's husband, when there is a day when Daran divorces Clara on the grounds of demanding the birth of a child.
"You came back here to have my child, right? You will steal it from me, because your first wife couldn't give birth to children."
"I won't do it, Luna."
The accusation made Daran sigh. Luna looked at her husband who seemed to not accept her accusation. Even though for her it made sense.
After successfully having a child with his second wife, Daran will adopt his son together with Clara. Forcing separation between Luna and her only son.
Luna snapped out of her reverie. When Daran's fingers bravely stroked her face, he gave Luna a very, very gentle look.
A touch that could sweep Luna's mind into remembering all the beautiful memories between them. His thinking was so shallow that he thought Daran was completely in love with Luna, but it turned out that Clara had already had a husband and wife relationship with Daran.
"What are you thinking Luna? This is our child, I will register him in the family card. With a mother Luna Rexton and a father Daran Rexton."
Luna brushed Daran's hand away from her face. "My name is Luna Adison, you change people's names carelessly."
Daran really wanted to smile. However, for him there was a more serious discussion that had to be discussed immediately.
"Raising a child alone is not easy, Luna. Moreover, our son must be educated to work and continue his life. You can't be there for him forever."
Luna looked at Daran seriously. Daran is right, maybe if Luna continues to be selfish. So, his son will only occupy the bottom of the food chain.
"Let's make a deal."
Daran smiled. "I don't need it. Just by you being by my side, I'm happy."
"No. I want to emphasize one thing to you. You don't have custody of my son, secondly you only need to support us. So, keep my son away from your family as much as possible."
Even though it is a difficult choice. But, Daran chose to nod. Giving in for a while is better, rather than continuing to argue and ending in separation again.
"Then, you can tell us our son's name now right?" Daran still wants to know.
Luna looked at her husband and answered slowly, "Liam Adison."
"Maybe, more specifically Liam Rexton."
Luna's eyes lifted and looked at Daran who was starting to change his son's name. Even so, maybe Luna can no longer take back her decision which was too rash.
***
"Welcome Mrs. Luna."
Even though my feet had just gotten out of the car. Luna was warmly welcomed by dozens of house workers who lined up neatly in front of the house. Then, Luna's eyes looked at Daran who was still holding the car door for her.
"Come in, darling. Someday this will be our home together."
At those words, Luna immediately glanced back. "You said you would give me a house separately. So why are you staying?"
Daran smiled. "I never said that I wouldn't stay, right?"
Luna smiled sarcastically. She had fallen into the sweet trap that Daran had created. Luna nodded her head, for now she chose to give in first.
Daran's fingers asked the workers to turn around. Luna stared at them in amazement, just a finger without any direct command from her mouth. But, they have complied.
"Luna."
Luna turned her head and her eyes widened in surprise. Daran's hands had just covered their son's face, only to kiss her lips. Luna wanted to dodge, but Daran's other hand held her neck.
"You're crazy," Luna cursed softly with her hand hitting him as Daran moved away.
Daran smiled at the longed-for curse. Daran's eyes glanced upstairs secretly. Behind the window, the curtains of which were slightly open, was hiding someone who had just witnessed the romance between the two of them.