LOGINSequel to Beg Harder! Charles is now alive and back on top. Stronger and way angrier! He has proven that he is still the most powerful person on the planet because he possesses the most sought-after human cell repair nanobots known as Nanogex. Being dubbed "King of the Underground World" is the highest honor a mafia leader can achieve; one of the perks is having control over the entire world, effectively turning it into one's playground. But what happens when the ruthless king has a queen, who wants nothing more than to tear him apart and flee with their child? Come and join me once again and venture into the world of air swiping!
View More"Mi, hari ini masak apa?" tanya Mas Yanto, membuka tudung saji di atas meja. Padahal terlihat secara jelas ada sayur bening, ikan goreng, dan sambal tomat di sana.
"Sayur bening, ikan lele goreng, sama sambal tomat, Bi. Tapi jangan lupa, Ikan lelenya sisain buat anak-anak. Mereka sedang ngaji di musala. Belum pada makan. Paling sebentar lagi mereka pulang." Aku mengingatkan.
"Hemmm."
Mas Yanto mulai menyantap makanannya. Duduk sambil menekuk satu kaki ke atas kursi, sementara kaki satunya lagi dibiarkan menyangga di bawah lantai semen.
Lama lelaki itu tidak bersuara, aku pun melongo dari balik punggungnya.
Astaghfirullaahal ‘aziim. Lele goreng yang tadi berjumlah tujuh ekor itu kini tersisa dua ekor saja.
“Ikan gorengnya tinggal segitu, Bi?”
“He-emm.”
Lelaki berjenggot tipis itu menyendokkan nasi ke piring. Entah sudah ke berapa kali. Seperti orang yang tidak makan selama setahun.
"Sudah dong Bi. Sisain napa buat anak-anak," dengkusku melihat Lelaki itu hendak mengambil ikan lele goreng lagi.
Padahal sudah kuwanti-wanti, tetap saja tidak digubrisnya.
"Lihat ini nasiku masih banyak, Mi." Mas Yanto menunjukkan piring berisi gundukan nasi.
"Kan Abi bisa pakai sayur bening sama sambal."
"Eggak bisa, Mi. Kurang rasanya kalau enggak ada ikan."
"Lah, terus anak-anakku nanti makan apa, Bi?"
"Kasih aja sayur. Sambal juga masih ada. Akbar dan Faisal kan suka banget Mi sama sambal."
Aku pun melongo dibuatnya. Ternyata kesederhanaan anak-anakku dijadikan kesempatan lelaki itu untuk berbuat seenaknya.
Tanpa banyak kata-kata lagi kuambil piring berisi ikan lele goreng dan menyimpannya ke suatu tempat.
Aku juga tadi yang salah. Sudah tahu punya suami seperti itu, masih suka lupa memisahkan lauk untuk anak-anak.
“Kok enggak dihabiskan nasinya, Bi?”Kulihat gundukan nasi itu belum disentuhnya.
“Umi ambil sih lauknya. Abi jadi enggak selera makan lagi.”
Alamat aku yang menghabiskan nasinya. Sayang kalau sebanyak itu harus dibuang. Mubazir. Beras juga sedang mahal.
"Assalamu'alaikum!" Anak-anakku serentak mengucapkan salam dari luar.
"Wa'alaikumussalam," jawabku.
Sementara, tak kudengar jawaban salam keluar dari mulut Mas Yanto. Lelaki itu sudah berpindah tempat dan sibuk dengan ponsel pintarnya."Ohim lapar, Mak." Putra bungsuku merintih sambil memegangi perutnya.
Ketiga abangnya lebih dulu menyimpan peralatan mengaji di kamar, membawa serta peci dan kitab milik si bungsu."Sini, Nak. Tadi umi masak ikan lele kesukaan Ohim." Aku mengeluarkan ikan lele goreng yang tadi sempat kusembunyikan dari Mas Yanto.
Rohim mengambil tempat duduk persis di sebelah kursiku. Tidak lama kemudian ketiga abangnya datang melingkari meja makan.
Kuambil piring keramik dan mengisinya dengan nasi. Tidak lupa mengguyurkan kuah sayur bening di atasnya, karena putraku satu itu tidak suka makan sayurnya.
“Ikannya satu ekor bagi dua, ya,” ujarku sambil membagikan potongan ikan ke piring mereka.
“Akbar enggak usah, Mak. Kasihkan Dek Ohim aja,” kata si sulung.
“Ya sudah. Ini buat Ohim. Jangan lupa bilang makasih sama abang karena mau berbagi ikan.” Sengaja kutinggikan suara buat menyindir Mas Yanto.
Berhasil. Lelaki itu sempat melirik sebentar lalu kembali sibuk dengan ponselnya.
“Makasih, Bang,” ucap Rohim.
“Sama-sama,” jawab Akbar lirih.
“Ikannya enak, ya Mak,” kata Rohim dengan mulut penuh makanan.
Aku senang melihat anak-anak makan lahap, meskipun dengan lauk seadanya.
Kebersamaan seperti inilah yang kuinginkan. Bisa melihat senyum keempat putraku. Saling bercanda dan tawa bersama.
Semenjak aku bercerai dengan Mas Budi, aku harus bekerja keras untuk menghidupi keluargaku. Mengambil alih tugas bapak mereka yang tidak mau memberikan nafkah pasca perceraian itu.
Sampai akhirnya aku menikah dengan Mas Yanto yang tidak memiliki pekerjaan tetap, tetapi setidaknya dia bisa membantuku mengurus anak-anak saat aku sibuk bekerja.
Aku sering mengingatkan keempat putraku untuk memanggilku umi, biar selaras dengan panggilan abi untuk Mas Yanto. Akan tetapi, mereka seperti enggan mengubahnya. Mungkin sudah nyaman dengan panggilan seperti itu.
Selesai membereskan sisa makanan anak-anak, aku menghampiri Mas Yanto yang masih duduk santai di kursi panjang. Kini posisinya tidur tengkurap dengan wajah menghadap ke layar ponsel. Pelan-pelan aku mendekat. Mengintip dari balik punggungnya, karena penasaran dengan apa yang dilakukannya.
“Iya Sayang Iya. Besok kita makan di resto yang sedang viral itu.” Suara Mas Yanto terdengar lirih, tetapi bisa ditangkap olehku.
“Abi bicara sama siapa?”
Lelaki itu bangkit dan langsung menyembunyikan ponselnya di balik punggung. Dia tampak terkejut dengan kehadiranku yang tiba-tiba itu.
“Eng-nggak kok, Mi. Abi enggak video call sama siapa-siapa.”
Video call? Jadi tadi itu dia sedang video call? Dengan panggilan sayang pula? Sama siapa?
Baby's Point of view"I've missed your presence, my wife." As I approached Charles, he called for all to hear. I could feel my pulse beating much quicker than it had been only a few hours before. Every time I move closer and closer to him, I make an effort to draw in as much air as I can because he is standing so tall with his ripped arms spread out in front of him, it is clear that he is expecting a hug.I was paying attention to both his demeanor and his clothing, which consisted of a very casual white round shirt and a pair of gray casual sweatpants that complemented each other and made him seem younger than he often does when he wears suits. This served as a hint to me that he had set aside the entire day for me, and that up until this point, everything had been meticulously organized. He had anticipated that I wouldn't press my yearning concern for the children with the institution, and even if I deviated from the schedule, Charles would find a way for me to arrive here at this p
Baby's Point of ViewTo continue being involved in the upbringing of our children, I had to gain his newfound degree of trust. I couldn't simply be just a mother to my children. I had to fight every day to be in their lives, leaving me always fantasizing about situations I could have done. My mind works wonders in those moments. A habit I could never shake growing up and training as a retriever.A strategy to escape would not be difficult for me to devise. In my imagination, I have always been able to successfully pledge it, knowing the things that I know now. Nevertheless, Charles is brilliant, he knew that getting me pregnant again would cement my future. I would never be able to walk away from his obsession, away from all of the madness.I was able to recall the day when Carly arrived on the island even now. Unfortunately, it wasn't the reunion I had hoped would take place. Charles was always aware of the fact that she would persuade me to organize an escape. It was another test th
Baby's Point of viewThey say hate and love have a very thin line between them, and I look back at the fresh memory that occurred in that plane. I knew it was all hate that I was feeling, but my actions said the latter. They both disturbingly exist side by side within me as I watch Charles's skin turn blue until his body slumps down on the floor, barely breathing. I should have been filled with so much joy seeing him in this condition, but instead I was screaming "no" inside the pod. He uttered those words again before collapsing completely. I couldn't explain the battle inside me and why I was feeling this way, contemplating what had just happened.Before the pod released me, it had applied a protective plastic coating to my face and body, starting at the top and working down. The smart system told me to put on the oxygen mask to activate the pod's unlock mechanism, which I had to figure out on my own after a while.Strong air pressure releases could be heard as the pod produced a de
Charles's Point of ViewThis is the first time I've seen my brother's area in over half a year. As soon as the plane crosses inside Peter's airspace. I took a glance around his territory and realized that not much would be lost if this place were to be turned into a wasteland. Luck really does fall on Peter's side. Somehow, he manages to save this pathetic place without doing much of the heavy lifting.The general was well aware of how much I despise Peter and it would be a favor much appreciated by me If he were to annihilate everything Peter owns, including him. He knew, it wouldn't affect me at all.The only reason for his decision to target Peter's region is that another traitor has released information about the whereabouts of my most highly valued person, and he wants to take his last shot at vengeance, knowing that he no longer has any hope of succeeding now that Saint has announced his commitment to me, making everyone turn their backs on all their pledges with him in no overs












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