Chapter 31

This is Velove's first day back in activities. Previously, almost a week long he had to rest completely after the accident that had occurred. Previously, Darwin had banned it and instead suggested that he continue to rest at home.

However, knowing that today there was an important scheduled arrival and meeting with Leighton people to the Khiel Group, Velove forced himself to attend. His condition is also 100% improved. He was able to walk smoothly without the slightest pain or cramps. After all, it's also boring if you have to constantly stay in your room.

"Are you sure you'll be okay?" asked Darwin once again while standing right behind Velove who was applying make up on his face.

"I'm 100% healthy, Win."

"Your leg really doesn't hurt or cramp in the slightest?"

Once again Darwin made sure. He didn't want to hear Velove complaining of pain when he was in the office.

After putting on make up, Velove turned around. Still sitting, the woman nodded many times.

"Not at all. I can even run, really."

Darwin smiled lightly. A moment later the man walked towards the cupboard. He chose one of the shoes in there to bring it to Velove.

As soon as he was right in front of his wife, Darwin sat down without any awkwardness. Grabbed Velove's feet and helped him put on the shoes he had previously chosen.

"What are you doing Win?" Velove was surprised while continuing to watch the movements of her husband.

"Help you put on your shoes. What else do you do? Besides, I'll check once more if your feet are really okay and not hurting."

Velove sighed. Why was this man in front of him being so overbearing. In fact, he had told the truth that the situation was fine.

"My feet are fine. That too, why did you choose those shoes?"

Darwin looked up. While still holding Velove's ankle, the man replied, "What's wrong with the shoes I chose?"

"Her rights are too low, Win."

"On purpose," the man replied quickly. "Let your feet adjust first. I'm afraid if you wear a high one, you'll have cramps again."

"But ----"

"Tsk. Don't use it but, Ve. Is it so hard to obey?"

Velove swallowed back the sentence he wanted to throw out. On the other hand, he is also feeling happy.

If one looked closely, this man in front of him seemed genuinely worried about his situation. I don't know because I still feel guilty for the disaster that befell Velove. Or is it true that her husband's nature is slowly starting to show.

In fact, once Darwin got up from his seat, the man didn't just walk away. Gently reached out again, then as usual led Velove to step out of the room towards the dining room.

After finishing breakfast, the two of them rushed to the office. Even so, he arrived at the Khiel Group building and when he got out of the car, Darwin deliberately took Velove. Ensure the wife steps comfortably into the meeting room. And of course, this rare sight did not escape the eyes of the staff or employees who were busy walking around the building.

"Mr. Darwin, Mrs. Velove," Nathan greeted kindly when the two entered the meeting room.

There, there was even the figure of Darius. The middle-aged man was also present to welcome the arrival of Leighton officials who were scheduled to visit Indonesia today.

Exactly a few minutes after Darwin and Velove sat down, the long-awaited guest finally arrived. After being friendly for a while, the business conversation started. They discussed all important topics for the two companies until they finally submitted the cooperation document. And closed with a work schedule that begins to run the next few weeks.

"Once again, thank you very much for Leigton's trust in our company. Going forward, Khiel and the Wijaya Group will work optimally and with full care so that this big project can run smoothly without the slightest significant obstacle."

After closing the meeting, Velove greeted Leighton officials and representatives one by one. Do not forget to hand over souvenirs as a memento and also a token if they are working together.

"We are also happy to be working with your company. Moreover, to be welcomed so kindly by a beautiful woman like Mrs. Wijaya."

"Mrs. Khiel," corrected Darwin, who had been standing beside Velove from the start. "Thank you very much for the compliment Mr. Henry. My wife is beautiful in every way she looks."

The man named Henry Tan nodded in agreement. Do not avoid what Darwin said.

While Darwin was busy chatting with guests from Leighton, after greeting his business colleague, Darius chose to follow Velove to the princess's room. Wanted to chat for a while, before returning to his own office.

"So how about it, honey? I'm completely healthy now?" asked Darius when he was sitting on the guest sofa in the Velove room.

Velvet nodded. While offering a cup of chamomile tea, the woman to sit right next to her father.

"Velove is healthy. You can see for yourself how Velove is doing, right?"

"Thank goodness you're healthy. That means Darwin takes care of you and takes good care of you."

Velvet nodded again. Totally agree with what his father said.

"Yes, Darwin is very similar to Papa."

"Similar?" I wonder Darius doesn't understand.

"Yes," nodded Velove. "He's just as fussy as Papa. He's the one who arranged for Velove to be like this. Velove has to be like that. You can't do this and you can't do that. It's really complicated."

Darius chuckled. He did not deny what his daughter said. As a single parent who for years had to struggle to take care of Velove himself, of course he realized that he had been a very protective figure guarding and protecting Velove. Darius is willing to do anything to make his only daughter happy.

"But... during this marriage, were you really happy with Darwin?" asked Darius suddenly. "I mean Papa, during his marriage he never hurt or did anything to you, right?"

Velvet smiled and nodded. While casting a deep gaze, the woman tried to answer the concern that was evident on her father's face.

"Velove is happy. After all, Darwin treats Velove well. In fact, he really tries to look after and protect him. So, Papa doesn't have to worry."

Velove doesn't brag. For now, Darwin did as he said. To hell if it was just pretend or based on the agreement they made. To be sure, Darwin has carried out his role properly and correctly.

"Thank God. Papa is just worried about your situation. However, if you look at the way Darwin treats and looks at you, there is a deep sense of sincerity in your husband's eyes. That is what makes Papa grateful for choosing him to be your husband."

Engrossed in chatting, the person being discussed finally came. Knowing that Darius was in Velove's room, Darwin decided to approach him.

"I've been looking and it turns out that Papa and Velove are here."

Darius smiled. The man waved, asking Darwin to join him and sit with him.

"Come here. Papa and Velove are discussing something important."

"Oh, yeah? Discuss about what, Pa?" asked Darwin curiously.

Darius smiled again. Looking at his son-in-law and daughter together, the man spoke again with a serious expression.

"Because Papa thinks your marriage is going well, it's time as a son and daughter-in-law, you give something to Papa."

Darwin's brow furrowed. Trying so hard to understand what Darius was telling him just now.

"Something? What do you want Papa to ask?"

Advancing his face, Darius then grinned as he spoke softly.

"What if in the near future you give Papa a grandson?"

***

Because of Darius' request about his grandchildren, Darwin couldn't focus all day at work. In fact, when Randy and Samuel came to see him at the office, he ignored the two cousins for a while.

As a result, Randy, who was getting bored, immediately protested. He thought, why come to visit if ignored like now.

"Win, if you ignore it like this, it's better for the two of us to just go back."

Rand was already standing. The man had even pulled Samuel to quickly step out of the room.

Seeing his two cousins getting ready to leave, Darwin straightened his seat. Waving his hand, asking Randy to sit back.

"Duh, Ran. Can you be patient? I'm dizzy. So I'm not concentrating."

"Are you dizzy why again?" asked Samuel curiously.

Basically curious and curious, Randy decided to sit back down. He had already prepared a few questions to ask his cousin.

"The feeling that you have been dizzy all your life, Win. It's like carrying the national debt," joked Randy.

Darwin seemed to massage his temples. Sighing once, the man tried to tell what happened.

"I'm dizzy. This morning, Velove's father came to the office. I don't know what he discussed with Velove at first. When I came and was asked to sit together, suddenly there was no wind let alone a rainstorm, Velove's father asked for grandchildren."

Randy and Samuel laughed in unison. Instead of being sad or dizzy, both of them were getting ready to make fun of Darwin who was confused.

"I thought that I was dizzy because I was thinking about the Khiel Group making a loss or going bankrupt. It turned out that I only wanted grandchildren. You are a jerk," Randy joked.

"If the Khiel Group is threatened with bankruptcy, you can still find a way out, Ran. This is different. If Papa Darius asks for grandchildren, how should I grant them?"

"Yes, make it with Velove. What's so difficult?" said Randy casually. It's as if making a child is as easy as kneading a cake that only needs flour and eggs.

"Are you crazy? How do you do with Velove if the two of us aren't really the same in this marriage."

Darwin snorted indignantly. He was the laziest when Randy gave random advice like now. Instead of finding a way out, the problems he was experiencing were even more complicated.

"From the start, Randy and I have suggested that you try to live this marriage properly, Win. The proof is that Luna and I can succeed. So, why don't you just try the method we both have done before," Samuel said. It was also exasperating to see Darwin, who was always stubborn.

Darwin shook his head. As usual, the man disagreed with the advice given.

"You know who I love, right?"

This time Samuel nodded.

"I know, Win. But you also can't forget who your wife is now. Besides, you are very strange. What is lawful and legal in front of your eyes is wasted. Instead, wait for what is illegal out there. Not necessarily behind you Vicky it's loyal."

"That's why I and Samuel have also repeatedly reminded them," continued Randy. "If you think six months is too long, try running your household for a month like a husband and wife without any strings attached. Treat Velove the way you would treat Vicky."

"What do you mean?"

Rand sighed. He hated it the most when he spoke at length, Darwin still didn't understand what he was saying.

"I'm sure you understand what I mean and you also understand what to do. Now, it's just a matter of execution and see what the results are like. If within a month there is no improvement at all, please keep your distance again until your marriage agreement is completed."

"But, what about Vicky, Ran. I already ----"

"Sssssssssssssssssss, Vicky is making a lot of noise! I'll kidnap the pebble tomorrow and then drown it in the sea so that it's eaten by sharks. Besides, let's just let him do it. Vicky's already big, Win. Why do you want all kinds of things. It's better to focus on Velove first. Than later he will be taken over by Nathan. Are you willing?"

Darwin fell silent. He didn't know what to answer anymore. His head was full of various thoughts at the moment.

Even when he returned home, Darwin was still thinking about it. Velove who invited to talk to the point that he was also ignored.

"Win, did you hear what I said, did you?"

Darwin realized when Velove raised his voice. Throwing a glance at his wife, at that moment his forehead immediately wrinkled. In front of him, Velove was currently standing with a pillow in his arms.

"Where are you going with that pillow?"

"I want to go back to my room. I'm already cured."

Darwin was aghast. He who had been sitting on the bed suddenly got up. Approaching Velove and then pulled his wife's arm to sit on the side of the bed.

"No need. You just sleep here."

Velove pulled his face confused. Then soon a seductive smile appeared on the woman's lips.

"You don't want me to leave or what?"

Darwin chuckled lazily. However, he was being serious right now.

"Don't worry."

"Yeah, why can't I go back to my room?"

"Do you remember what your father said this afternoon?"

"Which talk?" asked Velove pretending to forget. Deliberately baiting Darwin into talking to the end.

"Tsk. That's what he discussed with us this afternoon."

"Which one? The one about cooperation?"

"No!" Darwin shook his head repeatedly. "Discussion of grandchildren."

Velove smiled. Nodding, the woman then narrowed her eyes.

"Why? Do you want to grant Papa's wish? When? Now? All right, let's go!"

Velove stepped closer. The woman even deliberately pretended to unbutton the pajamas she was wearing. This actually immediately made Darwin stutter himself. The man hurriedly grabbed Velove's hand to then hold it.

"Ve, don't be weird!"

"How strange, really?"

"I don't want to get you into trouble."

"So what?"

"So first listen to what I say until it's finished."

Velove let out a long breath. Folding her arms in front of her chest, the woman put on an attitude as if she was ready to listen to what Darwin wanted to say next.

"Yes hurry up, what do you want to say."

Darwin was silent for a moment. Lifting his face, the man stared intently at Velove's two black beads. Convince yourself before actually speaking.

"Look, right now the two of us are having a marriage like what you asked for for the next six months. Which has to act or act like a real husband and wife when in front of many people, especially in front of our parents and extended family. And when it's over At home, we're back to normal as if nothing happened."

"So? What's wrong with the deal? Or do you want to change it?"

Darwin shook his head.

"Not wanting to change. But, I want to add something."

"What else to add?" asked Velove curiously.

"After I thought about it carefully, how about a month from now, we really live life like husband and wife."

Velove's eyebrows immediately knit together. Now, it was his turn to be confused.

"How? I don't know what you mean."

Darwin took several deep breaths. While scratching the back of his neck, the man tried to explain what he meant.

"So, for the next month, the two of us really live life like a real husband and wife. Whether you're outside or even inside the house. You've said before that from the start of marriage it's sincere to be my wife, right? Then, for a month in the future I will try to do what I have to do. If successful, we cancel the agreement six months earlier it was agreed. But, if it doesn't work, we return to the original agreement."

"You mean, from this second we both ---"

"Yes," nodded Darwin. "I'm sure you understand what I mean."

Velove seemed to consider a few moments. Just keep thinking whether to accept the invitation that Darwin just offered.

However, seeing the serious look on her husband's face, she was sure that the man in front of her was serious about what she said earlier. Thought Velove wouldn't hurt to try. Even if it works, they both benefit.

"Okay. I agree. What's the first thing the two of us should do then?"

Darwin shook his head. Taking his hand, the man patted the mattress next to him.

"The important thing we have to do now is sleep because it's getting late."

Velvet laughed. Putting back the pillow, the woman then took a sleeping position right next to Darwin.

"Then good night."

Darwin nodded. Dimming the lights to sleep, the man then pulled the blanket and then lay down too.

"As long as you sleep too, honey."