"When are you coming home, baby?" "Do I have to answer that question?" If I could choose my destiny, I'd like to live a simple life as long as I could see my husband every day. However, regrets always come too late. Mas Ares will never be able to come home because...
"How?"
Feby answered the question with a shake of her head. Then she smiled wryly while staring at the darkened phone screen.
"Mas Ares may ... still have a meeting. So he can't be contacted from earlier," Feby muttered afterward.
"Are you sure?" asked the woman before her now. "It could be that he's busy with-"
"Mom!" cut Feby off quickly.
The middle-aged woman no longer continued her sentence especially when she saw Feby who had made a sour face.
"That's all right. Once again, I remind you not to expect too much."
After that, the atmosphere was silent because Feby chose to run to the room. She was shedding all the anxiety that she had been hiding alone.
It was already eleven o'clock at night. That means the man who has long been awaited has been freed from his busy schedule. Making Feby, who was still awake, quickly approached the nightstand.
[Already asleep, darling?]
Feby smiled after reading the message just now. Shortly after that, her cell phone rang.
"Hello, baby!" she squealed happily. "Where have you been? I've been waiting to hear from you for a day."
A whimper escaped Feby's sweet lips just like that. Expressing all the complaints as an outlet for being ignored by the person on the other side.
Not for long. Only about a minute because their time to chat was quite limited.
["Yes, sweetheart. I'm sorry. I thought the event was over until the afternoon. It turns out that Angga said it continued until dinner."]
Feby has not responded to this explanation. However, she began to switch their communication mode to a video call. Until in a few seconds, the man's handsome face appeared on her screen.
"Okay. I'm sorry."
["Thanks. Oh yeah. What's up today, hmm?"]
Instead of answering the question just now, Feby giggled to herself. Inevitably, her hand stroked her bulging belly.
"Our son, baby."
Feby's eyes sparkled brightly. As if to represent how excited she was to make the announcement. Hoping the same response would be seen on the man's face in front of the screen.
["Oh yeah?"]
As expected. Her husband was surprised while showing a cheerful smile. Feby then nodded her head. Even with great enthusiasm, she showed off the printout of the baby-to-be's photo attached to the sheet of her examination book.
"How is it? Are you happy?"
["Yes, darling, he'll be handsome like me."]
Feby also told what she heard from the doctor during the examination this afternoon. While her husband was still faithfully listening with a smile.
"I miss you, baby." Feby started to whine again.
[Feby] "Yes. Be patient. Later, if there is a suitable schedule, we will meet. Angga said that the Governor wants to come to the inauguration of the new project too. So we are still busy."]
Feby let out a resigned sigh. She knew very well that she couldn't force herself. Even he is also unlikely to catch up because of conditions that must be understood as well.
In the end, she gave in again for who knows how many times. Again, the longing that had been mounting had to be suppressed alone.
***
The news of an artist's pregnancy on the screen made Feby pursed her lips. There was a feeling of jealousy because she wanted her husband's presence by her side. Especially after a week ago, the man she loved had not given any news. So the pregnant woman looked gloomy.
"How does it feel, Feb? Living in wealth but lonely, right?"
The voice just now made Feby roll her eyes lazily. Instead of comforting her, her mother insinuated as well.
"This is my choice, Mom," Feby finally said.
Her mother nodded slowly. "I know, Feb. Regretting it won't be useful. After all, you're already pregnant like this."
If they continued, their conversation might get heated. Feby, who did not want to get involved in an argument, immediately changed the television channel in front of her eyes. Unfortunately what was selected was again the same news.
"Mom, do you want to watch? I'm already sleepy. If so, I'll leave the TV on," said Feby who had risen from her sitting position.
Her mother nodded. "Sleepy or ... want to hide in the room?"
"Whatever I want. Chatting with mom makes my heart hurt!" snapped Feby who was getting annoyed.
Luckily, her choice of action was sweet. Not long after, the cell phone rang. The screen displayed the name of the person she really missed.
[Feby] "Sorry, honey. I deliberately deactivated my phone just in case to be safe."]
"Hu um." Feby, who was still upset, exhaled harshly.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy made the beautiful woman have to be good at managing her mood. Even because her husband was not by her side at this time.
["Hey! Why are you silent again?"]
"What do you think, baby? I miss you but there's no cure!!!" whined Feby almost in tears.
["I'm sorry, it's not possible, honey."]
"When are you coming home, baby?"
In the end, the question that had never been thought of also came out of Feby's mouth. She didn't know why she could suddenly say it.
The atmosphere was suddenly silent. Feby had even shed her tears because of the feelings that were very difficult at this time. While on the other side, the man also lost his voice. Until then...
["Do I have to answer that question of yours?"]
"Sorry, Mas." Feby's tears became even more unstoppable. "I-I just miss you."
["You should realize yourself, Feb!!!"]
"What did you say?"
"Aziz? The stern man I've heard about from the neighbors' gossip? A 38-year-old widower with two teenage kids? Oh, it doesn't make any sense if it's really him." Alena couldn't wrap her head around her mother's order just now. She hoped it was just a dream, but unfortunately, it was about to become a reality soon. How could her peaceful life as a college student suddenly turn 180 degrees into a forced marriage with a widower?
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The first marriage ended because the husband could not provide mental support. The second household was also forced to run aground due to a gambling case. Even after the third time as a wife, Namira could not feel happy. Moreover, the sad memories of that first night made her traumatized to reopen herself. So, how will she live her life again?
Amanda's return to the country was greeted by sad news. She lost her beloved sister. The grave was still wet, but her papa urged her to get married. Not with the man she loved. However, with a widower who was none other than her late sister's husband. She wanted to ask for his blessing to marry her lover, but the situation made things complicated. Amanda never expected to be presented with such a surprising request. Marry a former brother-in-law and become a birth mother to a month-old baby girl? It was both ridiculous and sad considering their ages. But how could she refuse? "Everywhere there is a sugar baby or sugar daddy, while I'm a sugar mommy. Radit is too young to be my husband. This is crazy!"
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After being diagnosed by a doctor that she got MRKH syndrome, the content of which is not getting pregnant and bearing a baby, Serena Queen Adhisty is going to be frustrated. She decided to go away from Barra, her boyfriend. And eleven years later destiny made Serena and Barra meet in the same company. She was shocked and did not know that her ex-boyfriend was the general manager there. Serena wants to move from the company. Unfortunately, she is trapped by Barra.
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
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She thought he was the villain. He was only trying to save his soul. Rena lives in a world of sunshine, sweets, and simple dreams. Until one reckless decision drops her into a dark realm of secrets, curses and werewolves. Kidnapped, heartbroken. She doesn't know who to trust anymore especially not Logan, the arrogant, cruel Alpha who's keeping her as a hostage. Until she discovers his dark secret. He's been hearing her thoughts all along. Now the walls between them are crumbling. And when feelings grow where hatred once lived, a curse demands that blood becomes a love that demands sacrifice. But how can she give her heart to the one who might need it to die?
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"