Chapter 3 Why has it only been a short time

Anton felt awkward and stuttered as he tried to answer his wife's question. He couldn't possibly tell her the truth. About him having played satisfied by Sonia at her house earlier. It could be that Monica would be angry and sue him, he could fall into poverty again because all the capital and business ideas were in Monica's hands.

"I've been accompanying Wawan to the gym," Anton replied stammeringly.

"Then eat a lot and then take a shower to refresh your body," Monica said with a smile, she believed what her husband said.

"Monica, the taste of your cooking is the best," Anton said while spooning his food.

"I'm glad you like my cooking," Monica replied.

Monica looked at Anton who was eating his food, she was happy as a wife to please her husband. She became excited to continue learning to cook so that Anton would not often snack outside the home. Eating at home is more economical and hygienic.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" asked Anton.

"I'm just glad you want to eat my cooking," Monica replied.

"What husband doesn't like being served by his wife like this? I'm grateful that you accept me as I am," said Anton.

Monica again melted with Anton's words. His handsome face, sharp nose and tall body made her fall in love with him every day.

They met when Anton was an employee at his father's workplace. She also knew that Anton was a widower, her father approved Anton's marriage to Monica because he was a hardworking and obedient type of man.

"I will always do my duty as a wife, but you must promise to be faithful to me. There is no forgiveness for infidelity, I will revoke all the facilities you are currently using," Monica said softly but it was a stern warning to Anton.

"I who was poor before was very lucky to be able to marry a boss's son like you, I will not betray you," said Anton.

"I trust your words, I hope you won't betray me," Monica replied.

Anton had finished eating he immediately took a shower and under the shower, he couldn't imagine if Monica really knew he was in a relationship with his ex-wife again, Sonia, he only used Sonia to satisfy his desires no more than that, the woman he loved now was Monica.

"I'm sorry Monica, I just want to play for a while because it's redundant to refuse the delicious food given by Sonia," he said under the shower.

"Mas, have you finished bathing yet, here is the towel," Monica said from behind the bathroom door.

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Anton opened the bathroom door and pulled Monica inside, he made out with his wife gently, if it's nighttime making out with a legal partner there's nothing wrong with it. But it looks like his energy has been drained after playing with Sonia earlier after a meeting with his business friend.

"Mas, why has it only been a while?" asked Monica softly, it has been like this for several days, as if Monica did not get satisfaction from her husband.

"I don't know either, maybe it's because I'm tired of work," Anton replied softly.

"Yes, you have to come home on time this week," Monica pleaded gently.

"Yes," Anton replied briefly. Monica cleaned herself up and then left the bathroom. Meanwhile, Anton continued to shower and dry his body. He was half sorry for not being able to satisfy Monica.

"Tomorrow I have to be at home, I don't want Monica to get suspicious because I'm not as strong as usual," he muttered while drying his body using a towel.

Anton came out of the bathroom and hugged his wife who was reading a book on her bed. He rested his head on Monica's shoulder.

"What book are you reading, wife?" asked Anton.

"Especially if it's not about developing business," Monica replied casually, then she looked at Anton who was leaning on her shoulder. He looked like someone who was agitated.

"What are you thinking about, why the sad look on your face?" Monica asked as she closed the book she was reading.

"I just feel bad for you, because of my busyness, you become unsatisfied inwardly," Anton replied weakly.

Monica hugged Anton, she felt that Anton had been busy lately. He also always reports on how far the cooperation with the company next door has gone. There is nothing strange indeed, the owner of the company that wants to work together this time is a bit fussy and has many requests. Anton and his team had to work hard to persuade him to get a deal that was favorable to both parties.

"It's not your fault, maybe it's just too much activity," Monica said as she stroked Anton's back.

"You're not angry with me, are you?" asked Anton with an expectant look.

"I'm not angry, it's not your fault," Monica replied.

"Thank you wife, I was afraid you would look for another man to satisfy you, if I couldn't provide inner sustenance for you," said Anton.

The man was good at acting, he could not last long to serve Monica because he was full of playing outside the house with his mistress. He managed to convince Monica that he was just tired lately so he could not optimally serve her.

"I'm married to you, how could I look for another man, unless," Monica said haltingly.

"Unless what, Wife?" asked Anton while holding Monica's shoulders.

"Unless you cheat on me, I will find a replacement for you," Monica replied.

"No, I can't separate from you," Anton replied and hugged Monica tightly.

Monica actually knew that Anton was afraid of falling into poverty if they divorced. So far she has not done anything excessive, she has always lived life straight. Until one day during Ramadan he met his ex-wife again while discussing cooperation with a company while breaking the fast.

"Anton, if you don't want to separate from me then don't try to betray me, you and I don't have children yet. You will leave me with nothing and I will not demand your monthly entitlement for the child," Monica whispered.

"Then let's make a child," Anton pleaded.

"Now let's rest first, you look exhausted," said Monica who immediately lay down and pulled the blanket.

Anton held Monica's hand tightly, he did not want to separate or divorce Monica, he could not leave the luxury he had felt for three years. Thanks to Monica his life has changed. How could he go back to his old life.

"I love you, Monica," Anton whispered and hugged his wife.

"I love you too, don't think about it anymore, let's go to sleep," Monica replied.

"I keep thinking, because you are my wife, I as a man do not satisfy you makes me ashamed," said Anton.

"You just have a lot of thoughts and your body is tired, it's late let's go to bed," Monica replied.

Anton just nodded, he hugged Monica tightly until he fell asleep. Anton's cell phone kept ringing, he forgot not to turn off the volume so he had to wake up from his deep sleep. Lazily he tried to feel the nightstand beside the bed hoping to find his cell phone.

"Who dares to disturb my rest hour?!" he said while rubbing his eyes.