The clock struck five in the morning, and Mona woke up and sat up in bed. Eyes swollen, she picked up the small mirror on the nightstand and looked at her reflection. Her chest felt tight again, and yesterday's events immediately came to mind.
"It wasn't a dream," Mona mentally exclaimed softly. "I used to admire you, Sister," Mona muttered under her breath. "But not now, you bastard subjugated me to replace you," Mona continued holding the mirror tightly. "What should I do...," Mona's words were cut short by Arka's shouting at her door. "Mona hurry up and make me breakfast!" Arka shouted and the man walked away to the dining table, sitting on a chair playing with his cell phone. Mona quickly got up to put the mirror away and smoothed her hair just enough to tie it together. Stepped into the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth. After finishing, she immediately went to the kitchen to cook. "Next time wake up early and prepare breakfast!" Arka ordered without looking at Mona who turned her head. "Yes, Brother-in-law," Mona replied. "You must have read the letter," said Arka in a cold tone. "You're taking her place as my wife," Arka exclaimed and looked at Mona who was frozen at his words. "Make me some coffee!" Arka ordered and Mona quickly prepared what she was told. "Here, Brother-in-Law." Mona put the coffee on the table and looked down, not daring to look at Arka's face. "After a leisurely run, breakfast and work clothes should be ready!" Arka joked and got up without waiting for Mona's answer. Mona just sighed softly, did her chores then quickly changed for school. It was lucky that the man still wanted to send her to school, wasn't it? Otherwise, what would Mona's fate be? Energizing herself, Mona hurried through the household chores. "Finally finished too," Mona said then rushed to her room to clean up and get ready. Arka had just finished a leisurely run, she looked at the dining table where breakfast was served. Stepping closer and sitting down to enjoy Mona's fried rice. The man glanced at the coffee that had cooled, he hadn't drink it earlier, so he went straight to exercise. Arka grabbed her cell phone and sent a message to her sister-in-law. [Prepare more coffee, it's already cold. Hurry up!] - Arka Mona, who had just finished combing her hair, immediately grabbed her cell phone as it vibrated with an incoming message. She hastily tied her mane again, grabbed her bag, and ran to the kitchen to prepare the coffee. After that, she quickly put it on the dining table, giving Arka a quick glance. "I'm done, you have breakfast!" After saying that, Arka stepped into the room making Mona sigh, and then sat down on the chair to have breakfast. "Patience Mona, you better have breakfast," Mona monologues to herself then devours the food in front of her eyes. Arka finished getting dressed grabbed her bag and stepped out into the kitchen. Putting a fifty rupiah note on the table. Glanced at her coffee briefly and exhaled harshly. "This is money for your school fees," Arka said and left Mona without taking another sip of the coffee the girl had made. After eating, Mona immediately got up and took the money that Arka had put down. She put it in her pocket and quickly cleaned up the dirty dishes. After that, she quickly stepped outside and stared at the empty garage. "I'm so stupid! I wonder if Mas Arka would be willing to take me to school after Kak Dinda's betrayal," Mona scolded herself, then chose to walk to school because it wasn't too far away."My husband!" called Mona as she opened the door to see Arka sleeping on the bed. "He's sleeping, let's put Ghibran to sleep first," Mona muttered softly, closing the door and putting Ghibran in the baby box. She smiled happily when she saw her baby's adorable face. She fondly stroked her son's chubby cheeks. Then, she rushed to the bathroom to clean her body first. The sound of splashing water could be heard, indicating that Mona was cleaning herself. Arka woke up and looked at the bathroom door. He smiled when he heard his wife humming. "It's a habit to always sing in the shower," Arka muttered under her breath, then reached for her phone and grinned as she read a series of messages from Mona. Arka quickly pretended to be still asleep when she saw the bathroom door open. Mona casually took her clothes and put them on in the room. She casually did that because she thought her husband was still sleeping. While Arka opened his eyes slowly to peek at Mona's activities, the man's
"You're too positive about Dara," Arka grumbled, putting down her cell phone and sitting quietly watching the television. Mona continued to chat with her brother. While Gaia occasionally chimed in, she was more focused on the appetizing dishes. Glancing at the clock, Mona hurried to say goodbye to Dinda because she had been out too long. "Sister, it's been too long. I'll take my leave, my husband will keep blabbering if I don't go home now," Mona said to Dinda's understanding nod. "Well, then be careful." Mona nodded in response, they said goodbye and Mona and her son left immediately. "Mom, Dad must be angry. I've been talking to Auntie for so long," Gaia chirped, to which Mona nodded in reply, as she was texting her husband. "How about it, Gaia. I haven't seen your aunt in a long time, so when I do, it's only natural," Mona replies in her defense. [Honey, I'm on my way home,] - Mona "Why did it take so long to reply, I didn't even read it at all," Mona grumbled to herself, w
Finally Kean took the initiative himself, grabbing his phone and asking Google. The smile was clearly engraved when he knew the meaning of the two lines. He immediately put down the phone and hugged his wife, not forgetting to land a peck on the cheek."Sweetheart, you're pregnant," Kean said in a happy tone, to which Aurel nodded back. "Yes, Honey! Soon we will be parents," said Aurel happily, Kean then released the hug. "Then I'll ask permission from the boss, so I can take you to the hospital," said Kean, which made Aurel smile even more. "Then I'll take my leave, you'll have to work hard to get it done," said Aurel, who was immediately given a thumbs up by Kean. "Assalamualaikum," Aurel said and then answered Kean, the woman immediately stepped away. "Sorry, Sister, I lied earlier. So you don't keep fighting," said one of the women who approached Aurel, making her turn her head. Aurel smiled and nodded. "I understand, thank you. Now I want to say goodbye, I want to meet the
Now they had finished shopping. Mona quickly texted her husband. Asking where Arka was, she rushed to where he was when he told her where he was. "Daddy!" Gaia called out, the girl ran as she carried her groceries, she approached her father and kissed Ghibran on the cheek. "Duh, sorry. You took so long to shop," Gaia said, engaging her little brother in conversation which was greeted by Ghibran's smile, making the woman anxious again and kissing the toddler again. "Alright, let's order some food, you must be hungry," Arka said as he glanced at Gaia and his wife. Mona quickly approached and took Ghibran from her husband's arms. She asked Arka to order some food for her, while Gaia chose her own. Dara still stood looking at her friend's small family with envy in her heart. "Why are you there, come and sit down! You choose what food you want. Later my husband will order it, I don't accept rejections," Mona said which was immediately reciprocated by Dara's nod, the woman quickly
Arka immediately stopped the car, then turned to look ahead. She immediately got out of the four-wheeled vehicle, then approached a girl who was sitting on the road in front of their car. She was holding her chest as she moved her mouth but no sound could be heard. "Sorry, you're okay, right?" Arka asked softly, causing the girl to look up and nod. "Where are you going? No one's hurt, right," Arka asked, to which the girl shook her head again. "Dara!" shrieked Mona as she approached her husband who was looking at the woman who had almost been hit. The woman called Mona immediately turned her head. She smiled at the woman she hadn't seen in years. Mona rushed over and gave Ghibran to Arka. "How are you, you're Dara, right," Mona chatted, to which Dara, a girl only four years her junior, nodded in return. "Where are you going?" Mona asked, causing Dara to duck her head. "Hey, what's wrong with you?" Mona asked again, shaking Dara's body. "You can talk on the side of the ro
Aurel woke up from her sleep, the woman blinked and looked at the man who was now her husband. She quickly glanced at Jan and slowly got up. The pain was still there, she hurried to grab her scattered clothes and put them on. Just about to step into the bathroom, a man's hoarse voice made her stop her steps. "Where are you going, why didn't you wake me up," Kean said, getting up from his seat and grabbing his boxers and putting them on. "I'm going to take a shower, darling, and make my ablutions. It's time for the dawn prayer," Aurel replied without turning around to look at her husband. "Then let's take a shower together," chirped Kean and then approached and carried his wife, making Aurel squeal. "Honey! What the heck, just shock me," Aurel protested as she looked away in embarrassment from feeling her husband's broad chest. "Just holding you, I saw you walk like that. It really hurts, doesn't it?" exclaimed Kean as he asked, to which Aurel nodded slowly. "Even though it's