Chapter 5

Agus wrapped his body. This morning he was so lazy to get up. His eyes glanced at Dinda who was no longer beside him. It seemed that the woman had woken up early.

"Even though Papa is eager to raise Dinda's grandson. Our growing age makes Papa very lonely, Ma!" complained Mr. Handoko.

"Be patient, Pa! don't say so. Mama didn't want Dinda to hear it. Kasian he must be very sad as hell." Mrs. Hana interrupted Mr. Handoko's remarks.

"Yes Ma, Papa knows. Papa didn't force it on Dinda," Mr. Handoko said with a sad face.

"Alhamdulillah, because the child is a gift from Allah and we cannot force it."

"Papa has already imagined, if we have grandchildren in the future, I will take them to play with our cows. Papa would take him for a walk every morning and evening around the village.

Agus cleared his throat, surprised Mr. Handoko and Mrs. Hana. The two married couples looked awkward. Afraid that Agus would hear his talk.

"Agus, you are awake. Let's have breakfast first!" called Mrs. Hana to Agus.

"Yes, ma!" replied Agus. "Ma, where's Dinda, I didn't see her in the room?" said Agus looking around.

"Dinda left early in the morning. Said he had little business to deal with. But mama didn't know. Didn't Dinda say goodbye to you?" Mrs. Hana raised her eyebrows together.

Agus was silent, answering nothing.

"Soon Dinda will also be home soon," interrupted Mr. Handoko trying to calm Agus down.

Dusk has turned yellow in

the western sky. So dim and beautiful. Agus was still pacing back and forth in front of Dinda's house. Waiting for his wife who didn't go home.

His gaze fell on a motorbike walking closer and closer. Agus was sure if it was Dinda.

"Baby, what are you doing here?" Dinda opened her helmet slightly in front of Agus who was waiting at the fence door of the house.

"You think?" Agus folded his hands together in front of his chest.

"Are you waiting for me?" Dinda smiled spoiledly.

Agus put on an annoyed face. "What do you think I'm doing?" retorted Agus squinting both eyes.

Dinda grimaced, "Well, I'm in!" Dinda ran her motorbike into the house without any guilt.

"Why are you so annoying, Dinda!" Agus shrieked in annoyance.

Dinda went straight into the room and opened the veil she was wearing. She took the towel and walked towards the door of the room. In front of the room, there is already Agus waiting.

"Get out of the way!" Dinda pushed Agus who was blocking her path.

"No!" Agus didn't want to leave the door.

"I want to take a shower, Agus!" complained Dinda with a pleading face.

"Tell me, where have you been all day?" said Agus in an annoyed tone.

"It's your own fault, sleep is not waking up. So I just have to go." Dinda threw her face out of Agus's gaze.

"You didn't wake me up, Dinda!" retorted Agus inflamed.

"I've woken you up, Agus!" said Dinda full of emphasis. The woman was about to shake the body of Agus who was blocking in the doorway. Until pushing thrust ensued.

Mr. Handoko's footsteps passing by Dinda's room overwhelmed Agus and Dinda in surprise. Finally, Agus let Dinda go out of the room.

Agus looked at the photo frame on the table in Dinda's room. A beautiful girl in a high school uniform.

"Why can't I be attracted to you," Agus said silently in his heart.

"It was a picture of me. Pretty, right?" interrupted Dinda who emerged from behind the open door.

Agus chimed sarcastically. "Why are you so confident?" Agus glanced sarcastically at Dinda.

"Of course, my friends say I look like a Korean artist," Dinda retorted with self-aggrandizement.

Agus laughed mockingly. "It's possible that your friend's eyes are myopic, Dinda. The korean artist has long hair and a beautiful face." Agus untied Dinda's hair.

"They're good at making up. They are wearing eyelashes, lipstick." Agus paused his remarks. Her gaze fell on Dinda's dressing table, which only had a handbody and sublock.

Dinda looked resentfully at Agus. Instantly the man came to his senses, if he had promised to change.

Dinda twisted her body towards Agus. "How about we learn to be the real guy. You've promised to change." Dinda looked seriously at Agus.

"Well, why not!" Agus spread his hands together. Motioned for Dinda to hug her. Hesitantly, Dinda finally hugged Agus.

"How about just tomorrow! Now I'm very sleepy," said Agus.

"Alright baby!" replied Dinda blushing in embarrassment. Agus carried Dinda towards the bed.

"Honey!" called Agus staring fixedly at Dinda who was in his arms.

"Um..!'"

"Your face is red, are you embarrassed?" said Agus jokingly nad.

"No!" Dinda rubbed her face quickly. "Not red!"

Agus laughed with satisfaction. "How about tonight....!" Agus's face was suddenly coquettish. Dinda's heart was pounding even more.

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Surabaya

In the all-white-walled room dinda was still struggling with her blanket. She tried to find the presence of Agus who accompanied her sleep last night. But the tall man was no longer beside him. With her eyes still sleepy Dinda picked up the clock that had already shown eight o'clock in the morning.

"It turns out that I was late. My body feels so tired from last night's trip." Dinda started to get out of bed. Walked towards the kitchen. How much menu has been prepared on the dining table. Neatly arranged and beautiful. Dinda walked to Agus's room hoping that her husband would still be in the room to change into work clothes. But Dinda found no one in the room.

A cell phone ringing resuscitated Dinda. She immediately took the smart object from the pocket of the pajama she was wearing.

-- I'll pick you up later in the afternoon. Dress up beautifully. I want tonight we to watch it at the movies, and then go on a date. ---

A smile rose from Dinda's lips. Instantly his heart was flowery.

---I'll wait for you, honey. Don't be late.-- Retorted Dinda.

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to be continued