Chapter-04

After eating, Sophia thought her mother-in-law would go home soon. Instead, her in-laws were sitting in front of the television. Petra was busy reading this morning's newspaper, and Mia was busy with her cell phone. Sophia glanced at Shaka who was standing not far from her, asking for his help to break free from her in-laws. Sophia had to go to the flower shop to help her father plant some flowers that had just arrived. She couldn't possibly spend the whole day at home with her in-laws. Moreover, Shaka said that he had a lunch date with his girlfriend that afternoon.

"What are you doing? Don't want to sit with us?" Petra said.

Sophia gave an awkward glance, it wasn't a matter of not wanting to sit down. But she wanted to get out of there quickly. "Hmm, Papi, I have to go to the flower shop," Sophia said finally. The courage to say that, because Sophia knew that Shaka would not say anything to her father.

Petra frowned at Sophia's words. They had just gotten married, how could they already be busy with their respective activities? There wasn't even a week or two for them to rest at home and enjoy their wedding days.

"Papi... Shaka only works. If he's just sitting at home with Sophia, what's his wife going to eat? There's no way Shaka is going to give Sophia grass and rocks every month!" Mia said in displeasure. Whatever Petra's decision was, Mia always disliked it.

Yes, she didn't want this kind of marriage at all. Fortunately, their wedding wasn't fancy, and they didn't invite many people except family. There was no media or anything to cover their wedding. Mia was ashamed to have a daughter-in-law like Sophia, even though she was beautiful, if she was handicapped why would people be insulting and mocking Mia for having a handicapped daughter-in-law? That's why she hated Sophia the most, Mia thought all this happened because of Sophia.

"You seem to have forgotten who Shaka is!" sneered Petra.

Mia hadn't forgotten who Shaka was at all, it was just that Mia didn't like it when Shaka was constantly with Sophia. Getting to know each other, or doing things for their closeness, was unnecessary in Mia's opinion.

Here, Sophia confirmed Mia's words. She knew very well who her husband was, but if she stayed at home all the time, what would Shaka do? Sophia knew her husband was rich, but that didn't mean Shaka had to stay at home, right? Maybe Shaka could go to the office to see how the employees were doing or maybe attend an important meeting that would benefit the company. Or maybe Shaka can monitor some of the projects that were underway before she got married to Sophia. It doesn't matter if you're newly married and Shaka has to work hard, he also needs to eat every day.

"Yes, too. Not to mention that when you have a baby, you'll need a lot of things, Shaka." Petra said thoughtfully.

"Well, Papi knows, how could Shaka just stay at home? Shaka is the boss, he has to set a good example for his employees." Shaka said, trying to convince his father.

Petra chuckled at that. He thought Petra was a child who was easily lied to. All this time Petra knew very well how Shaka worked in the office. Apart from rarely entering the office, Shaka also often asked other people to represent important company meetings. Petra also knew that the shares had decreased by ten percent, unfortunately Shaka did not realize this.

"What's a good example, Shaka?" Petra chuckled.

Shaka scratched his forehead, which was not itchy at all. He wanted to open his mouth, but Sophia opened hers first.

"Papi, I'm going to the store to order some flowers." Sophia stood in front of Petra with more confidence. She was uncomfortable in this house, especially Mia who kept watching Sophia with dislike. "My dad can't arrange cafe flowers," Sophia explained again.

Is she saving me? Shaka thought, looking at Sophia sharply.

Petra let out a long sigh, she thought that after marriage they would spend time together getting to know each other. But unfortunately, what Petra wanted did not materialize. They still think that this marriage is only for Shaka's accountability for making Sophia lame. Even though Petra had hoped that after marriage beautiful things would happen between them. But instead, they were busy with their affairs.

Sophia said goodbye to leave, kissing the back of her in-laws' hands softly. Although Mia felt reluctant, for the sake of Petra she allowed Sophia to touch her hand.

"I'll go first, my father is waiting," Sophia said.

Petra nodded, allowing Sophia to leave immediately. Maybe it was true if her father was waiting. Moreover, all this time the one who took full care of the flower shop was her father, and Sophia, her mother was just helping, nothing more.

"Where are you going?" Petra asked immediately, seeing Shaka who hurried to leave.

Mia sighed, "Obviously Shaka has to work too Papi." she asked.

Petra knew, but the man asked Shaka to stay home. There were some things about work that Petra wanted to discuss with Shaka. The company's stock was declining, Petra also received reports that Shaka liked to skip work. He often left meetings and did not return to the office. Not only that, Petra also received reports that Shaka took the company's money with the excuse of his new project. And until now Petra doesn't know which project Shaka is working on, which company he is working with, or maybe a stock investment report.

Of course, this made Shaka silent. Because the money he took from the company was used to buy Valery a house. He couldn't bear to see Valery evicted from the house that had been seized by the bank. Her father was in so much debt that the only asset they had was asked for by someone else. Not only that, Shaka also bought the latest luxury car for Valery, he had used all his savings only because it was not enough Shaka also asked for company money under the alibi of a new project. Shaka had no idea that her father would go this far.

"I know if he has to work. But ... I also have to know where the money went?" Petra said.

"Pi it's just a small amount of money, don't make a big deal out of it."

"Yes, Pi, it's not much. Besides, if it's profitable, the money also goes to the office." Shaka said.

Folding her hands in front of her, Petra also observed what Shaka was doing, "Whether the profit goes to the office or not. What is clear is that Papi does not accept your nuclear project. Where is the place, how is the progress, you just don't talk to Papi."

Shaka massaged his temples dizzily, he knew, but the problem was that it didn't mean that whatever Shaka did his father had to know, right? He is the only son, how come his father doesn't trust him? So far Shaka has also worked well, even though he rarely goes to the office Shaka has never heard any complaints. Everything went smoothly according to what Shaka and Petra wanted. Then where's the problem?

"Papi will also know where the project is. For now, it is still a secret." Shaka explained firmly. As if he was making Petra believe his words.

"What the hell Pi, with your son, you don't believe me." interrupted Mia, who looked annoyed with Petra's attitude.

"It's not like that Mi, the name of the business is- Where are you going? Mi, don't go yet!" Petra yelled as Mia walked away while pulling Shaka's hand. The boy was too spoiled by his mother to do as he pleased. Not to mention their backgrounds and positions, which made Shaka think anything could be done and solved with money.

Arriving at the front of the house, Mia immediately straightened Shaka's clothes which were a little wrinkled. Not only that, Mia also corrected Shaka's irregular tie.

"Go, wherever you like."

Of course, Shaka immediately smiled while pulling his tie a little tighter, "Indeed, Mami is the kindest, and knows what her son needs."

"That's right. I know you're tired of that woman. I'm the same way, if it wasn't for your Papi, I'd get rid of that woman in a heartbeat!"

It was too soon, and Shaka didn't want to. She wanted to see Sophia suffer for the rest of her life, she wanted to make Sophia pay for what she did to Shaka's life. Binding that man with invisible threads that made Shaka's life ruined. At the very least, Shaka should have made Sophia's life first before they parted ways. There was no happiness, just torture that Sophia would remember for the rest of her life.

"I'm leaving Mi, take care," Shaka said, kissing her mother's forehead fondly.

Mia smiled broadly as she waved at the car that had just left. She agreed with what Shaka said if her son couldn't do well. Shouldn't... his mother intervene?

To be continued