Chapter 29

Tonight, after getting home from work, Nathan decided to stop first at Pacific Place. Previously, after visiting Velove, Deasy had invited him to have dinner together.

Just grow, according to Nathan. Because usually Deasy invites you to meet on weekends or holidays. Nathan thought, maybe there was something important that Velove's best friend wanted to convey, so that they suddenly asked him to eat out together like now.

"Why did you come home from work and immediately ask me out for dinner?" asked Nathan when he arrived at a Korean restaurant. In front of him, Deasy was already sitting, who was enjoying a soda in her glass.

While continuing to stir the drink in his glass with a straw, Deasy glanced. Taking a deep breath, the woman muttered while putting on an annoyed expression.

"Since yesterday, I was really bored, Nath."

"Why is it too late? Mr. Chandra gives you a lot of work deadlines or what?"

All this time, Nathan knew that Deasy often complained about the more and more work. Especially after changing the head of the Division from Velove to Chandra Pradita who is known for being firm and a bit of a killer. That man is such a perfectionist. Whatever the team does must be 100% perfect and must not have the slightest flaw or mistake.

This is a burden and often complained by Deasy. He said, work is not as fun and relaxed as it used to be. Yes, the name is also a different head. Of course the treatment is different.

"This has nothing to do with Mr. Chandra, the Lalapan Single," said Deasy.

This time the woman spoke while enjoying the corndog on her plate.

"Then why are you so tired? Until your face is so wrinkled."

"Just so you know, I'm like this because of your rival," said Deasy later. Which made Nathan's brow furrow immediately.

"My rival? Who?"

Deasy chuckled. Really, Nathan didn't understand the figure he entered. In fact, there is only one person who is currently a real rival, Nathanael Chandrawinata.

"Who else if not Darwin Morales Khiel," said Deasy. Full of emphasis the woman told. "That annoying guy who is now the husband of your soulmate, sprayed me yesterday at the hospital."

Nathan chuckled. His ears tingled hearing what Deasy had just said. As far as he knows, Velove's best friend is an ignorant person. Never bothered what other people said addressed to him.

"Darwin? He nagged you?"

Deasy immediately nodded repeatedly. The woman confirmed Nathan's question.

"Yesterday, I deliberately called Velove. I meant to take him to lunch. Uh, I didn't know he was even hospitalized due to an accident. I panicked. Then when I finished work, I deliberately took the initiative to visit immediately."

"What's your relationship with Darwin?" wonder Nathan.

"Listen first. I haven't finished my story yet, Nathan."

Once again Nathan laughed. The man then nodded, allowing Deasy to continue her story.

"So, while at the hospital, Velove had time to talk about him complaining because I had already told you about his marriage agreement with Darwin which was six months old. Velove asked next time not to discuss anything more with you. Yes, I was surprised please. Then, I asked him, why is it that you can't tell Nathan? Have you started to like Darwin," Deasy said while demonstrating the words she had said yesterday to Velove.

Nathan frowned again. He was a little confused by what Deasy told.

"So? How come it's too late for Darwin?"

Deasy chuckled. Slowly the woman returned to explain to Nathan.

"Yes, because of discussing my story to you, this Darwin suddenly appeared. He entered the treatment room and immediately grumbled at length. I don't know whether he heard everything that Velove and I discussed before or not. What is certain, he immediately became angry really to me."

"Oh, yeah? So, Darwin is angry?"

Deasy nodded repeatedly. Carrying both hands, the woman put her hands on her hips.

"You know what? What did he say that time?"

"Say what?"

"So what if Velove likes me? What business do you have with you if Velove likes or dislikes his own husband? Besides, you're just a friend, so I'm asking for your help, don't get too involved in our household, let alone using Nathan's hand to Velove all kinds of things," said Deasy at length. The woman deliberately imitated what Darwin said to her yesterday while at the hospital.

Instead of feeling sorry, Nathan laughed at what the woman in front of him had just said. Due to his exasperation, Deasy pinched Nathan's arm repeatedly.

"Buddy!"

"Sorry...sorry..." Nathan squeaked, still laughing. "I'm just funny to see your annoyed expression, Des."

"In fact, I'm on your side, Nath. I've defended it all out. Uh, you're laughing at me. How impolite!"

Nathan laughed again. After being satisfied, the man took a sip of the mocca float that he previously ordered before finally continuing the conversation.

"Yes, it's only natural that Darwin is annoyed. The other day when he was in Malaysia, he didn't like seeing me near Velove. Even though he was still within his scope of work."

"Then, aren't you afraid that Velove really likes you or even later Darwin takes it?"

Nathan shook his head confidently.

"I don't know why, I'm sure Velove's heart is only for me, Des. After all, Darwin also has a girlfriend who he really loves, right?"

"That's what Velove said. If you don't really love it, how could that monkey cheat on Velove. In fact, they're already married."

"Yeah, I know," Nathan said. "You also told me that Darwin had an LDR in a different country with his girlfriend. And when he came back, he still went back to his girlfriend. So, I'm sure Darwin would be as caring and sweet as he is now because he consistently did what he promised. with Velove. There is no other purpose or more than that."

Deasy smiled wryly. Feeling that what Nathan said was nothing more than nonsense.

"Don't be overly confident, Nath. No one knows the human heart. Six months is quite a long time."

"You mean?"

Once again Deasy chuckled. As he guessed, Nathan really did not understand what he had just said.

"Not even six months, even one or two months if you have an intense and comfortable relationship with each other, over time Darwin and Velove can fall in love with each other. What's more, they live in the same house and for six months they have to act like husband and wife in general. You really aren't afraid of Velove move to another heart?"

Nathan was silent. What used to be relaxed, now the man became mindful. There is also some truth to what Deasy just told him.

"Don't you know, why have I often been compromising you to return to Velove? Or is it the other way around? Do you like to stove Velove so that you can get back together with you soon?" Deasy said back.

"Why?"

"Because I'm not willing that Velove, who is good like that, can get a husband like Darwin! It's obvious that he's married, but he still dares to cheat in front of his eyes. Velove has never explained it in detail. But, at first I was very sure that Velove was too get violence from Darwin."

Nathan gasped. He didn't know anything about this. But there was a bit of disbelief to hear that Velove was treated arbitrarily by other men. Even though his status is his own husband.

"Is Darwin up to that?"

Deasy nodded repeatedly. Trying very hard to convince Nathan with what he just told.

"Seriously, Nathan. Why am I making this up. When I came home from my honeymoon, Velove once called me while crying. He said, Darwin in Bali was in the room with his girlfriend. Not only that. After returning from the honeymoon, I noticed that Velove's face was slightly bruised and I'm sure it was Darwin's doing."

Nathan's jaw seemed to harden. The more he heard what Deasy told, his ears felt hotter.

"But now Darwin isn't like this, right?"

"Yes, I don't know exactly what it is. Velove said no more. But, still, I don't believe it and I'm not willing! That's why I stubbornly ask you to keep attracting Velove's attention so that his heart doesn't sway towards Darwin."

Nathan nodded in understanding. Continue to digest while carefully examining what Deasy just said. Suddenly he thought that Velove would one day move to another heart. So, what steps should he take to prevent this from happening?

***

"Ve, it's late. How long are you going to watch TV?"

Darwin was already very sleepy. But his wife was still engrossed in watching television. Besides, it was already 11 o'clock, so it was only fitting for Velove to rest.

"It's a shame, Win. The show I'm watching will end in 10 minutes. After that, I promise I'll sleep."

Darwin nodded. The man then rose from his seat, then walked towards the nightstand. Took a medicine bottle as well as a glass filled with plain water, and then handed it to Velove. Instead of forgetting, he thought, it would be better for his wife to take the medicine the doctor had prescribed for now.

"Watch it while taking medicine, so you don't forget."

Velove agrees. Grabbing a few of the pills that Darwin gave her, the woman drank them seconds later without remainder. Then after that get ready to rest.

However, before he had time to lie down, Velove could be heard wincing. Apparently he was feeling pain again in the leg that had been sprained. Suddenly, this made Darwin feel worried.

"Why? Your leg hurts again?"

Velvet nodded. Taking her hand, the woman rubbed her ankle gently.

"Sudden cramps. In fact, the pain has gone quite a bit earlier."

Darwin lowered his gaze. Looking closely at his wife's aching feet.

"I'll just help with the massage, how about it? So that the pain or cramps are reduced."

"No need, Win. It'll be a bother. Just leave it be. At least it will go away on its own."

"It's ok. Don't bother. You're like this because of me."

Darwin then held out his hand. Gently rubbed while gently massaging Velove's ankles.

It took a long time for the man to massage Velove's legs. After making sure that his wife's condition was better and more comfortable, then he leaned forward a little and then helped guide Velove so he could lie down immediately.

"How? Are you feeling better?"

"Yeah," Velove nodded with a smile. "Thank you very much. My feet really don't hurt anymore."

"Then it's time for you to sleep."

At the same second, Darwin helped cover his wife's body. Dim the lights. Then he himself after that walked around. Picked up a pillow and walked over to the couch.

"Loh, where are you going, Win?" Velove scolded when he saw Darwin who was already sitting on the sofa carrying a pillow in his hand.

"Want to sleep. What else do you want? I'm really sleepy, Ve."

"Yeah, why don't you sleep on the couch? Why don't you just sleep at your place?"

"It's okay. Let's make you more comfortable and not bother you."

"What's wrong. Don't be exaggerated, Win. In Malaysia, we'll just sleep in one bed, just fine, right? Then what's the difference from now? That's it. You just move here. You don't have to pretend to sleep on the couch of all kinds. "

"I really have no problem sleeping here," Darwin said.

"If you sleep on the couch, I'd better go back to my room."

"Don't!" ban Darwin.

"Yes, that's why. Hurry up and move here," Velove ordered while patting the mattress next to him.

In the end Darwin complied. Back up, carrying a pillow, the man dragged his feet towards the bed.

"I've complied with your request. Now, let's sleep. I'm really sleepy."

Velvet nodded. It only took 10 minutes, the woman fell asleep first. Leaving Darwin who was still awake.

Instead of immediately following, the man even deliberately watched Velove's sleeping face. Watching in silence. Until unconsciously even smiling by himself.

"You are beautiful when you sleep."