ALMOST KNOWED

Until the day went on, I was still annoyed with my co-workers who had made fun of me. I also just found out that yesterday Nara came with the excuse of wanting to deliver herbs. In fact, she even said that I was pregnant. Of course my office mate was surprised, because all this time she knew I was a real girl.

Outrageous!

Don't let Mr. Arka know about me being married and pretending to be pregnant. He definitely won't come near me again.

Before returning home, I took the time to stop at Mother's house. I really miss the woman who gave birth to me. During this time he was being cared for by someone. Mommy also knew that I was married. However, I never said that this marriage was a serial marriage. Mama often asked about my husband and I always told her that Senyo was busy with his work out of town.

"Mom," I said when I got to Mother's house. She was sewing her torn clothes.

"You came, honey. Where's your husband?" Mom smiled. She asked about Senyo again.

I'm sorry I had to lie, Mom. I have my own reasons for doing this.

"My husband is at work. How's Mom?" I kissed the back of Mother's hand.

The woman with the same face as me put the needle and sewing thread on the table. Then ordered the housekeeper to make a drink.

"When can you bring him here? Before leaving, I want to see Mother's daughter-in-law first." Mom's words made my eyebrows furrow.

I hid Mother from Senyo and hid Senyo from Mother. My husband and I didn't want to know that she was sick and our economy was in ruins. I didn't want Senyo to look me in the eye. Especially, if he finds out that my printing shop is complete, then I get fired as a model because I'm often late. Uh, I can't imagine.

"You don't talk like that!" I said. I get annoyed every time she talks about death.

"I want this medication to be stopped, Cila,"

"Huh, why, Mom?"

"I don't want to bother you anymore. You also have a husband, right? So, if I am not there, then you have someone to look after," She said quietly. She stared blankly ahead.

During this time she has undergone many things ranging from drugs, therapy to chemo and surgery. However, she has not recovered. Therefore, at that time I insisted on asking Senyo to marry and buy a new house. The money I got from him, besides being used to buy things, I also gave for Mother's treatment.

"No! You must to get better," I said.

So far we have lived without being led by the head of the family. She fought so hard for me that she got sick like this. What other reason makes me excited about life if not Mother? Therefore, I am willing to sacrifice myself for Mother, as she has done the best for me.

I stroked Mother's head which was no longer covered with hair. Often chemo makes the hair all over her body fall out.

"Mommy calm down. I have money that will not run out for seven generations," I lied. If it wasn't for Senyo, I would be where I am somehow right now.

Satisfied chatting with her, I returned home at nine o'clock at night. Suddenly I remembered my friend's joke at the office earlier. Before entering the room, I called Nara to face her.

"Nara, here you are!"

Nara rushed from her room to the living room. The place where I sit.

"I warn you never to come to my office again for any reason!"

"Why, madam?"

"Dont too much asking! You are the reason my secret was exposed." I crossed my legs in front of her.

"Very well, madam. I'm sorry," said Nara, bowing.

I plan to approach Pak Dirga so I can dredge up his fortune. It seems that he has been interested in me for a long time even though he has not dared to say it.

"Go away!" I waved my hand.

Nara is back in the contest. So far neither I nor Senyo have been able to get rid of her. Nara's mentality is too strong even though we always torture her.

I purposely didn't sleep first to wait for Senyo to come home. When he got home, I hastily helped him take off his clothes.

"You look tired, honey. After cleaning your body you should go to sleep right away," I said.

"But I want you,"

"Shhh!" I put my index finger to Senyo's lips. "We should just sleep. After all, there's still tomorrow."

"Ah, you're so annoying," she replied, then puffed out his cheeks.

Senyo headed for the bathroom stomping on the floor. I don't care how much he wants me now. I have a mission to complete.

Two in the morning.

After confirming that Senyo was really asleep, I got out of bed and walked over to the closet. I plan to take the certificate of this house and sell it. After that I will go back to live with Mother. Senyo couldn't have given me 2M worth of money after I asked him for a house at the time, Mother's surgery schedule was soon due and I needed money for a lifestyle. Soon, I will also ask Mr. Dirga to marry me in a serial manner. That way, I don't have to bother being a regular employee in his office. He must have increased my position and salary.

I unpacked all the cupboards in the room. Occasionally looking at Senyo who was snoring softly. I can't help but have to do it in the middle of the night, because Senyo always carries his cupboard keys with him when he's not home. When there was one more drawer left, suddenly a deep voice startled me. I suddenly froze on the spot.

"Clarin, what are you doing there?"

Senyo woke up from his sleep!

I was confused about how to act, even just to see his face I couldn't bear. I close my eyes deeply for a few seconds.

"U- um. I'm looking for pajamas, honey," I explained.

"Isn't that a wardrobe over there? That's a special document cabinet, "

Degh! critical.

"Uh, yes. I lost my purple pajamas. What's the harm if I search here, right?" I lied again. I was completely clumsy by Senyo.

"Purple pajamas? Right, you just wore it last night. Means it's still in the ironing basket. Why not just ask Nara?"

Senyo thrusts at me with a choking question again. Unlucky! I was caught rummaging through his document cabinet.

"Good grief! I forgot that purple pajamas I just wore yesterday. Thanks darling." I closed the cupboard again, then plopped down on Senyo's side. I touched his sensitive area so he forgot about this incident.

"Honey, you want me, right? Let's begin." I tried to seduce him while pulling the shirt up.

Senyo didn't move at all. He was always cross-legged on the bed and looked at me intensely.

"Clarin, could it be you..." Senyo paused the sentence. His expression was tense.

Suddenly I bit my lower lip then closed the eye. I couldn't bear to hear what Senyo said next. He must have suspected that I wanted to take important documents from the cupboard.

Snooze!

My heart is dancing non stop.

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