Chapter 27

After learning that Ariana was experiencing shortness of breath because the woman's asthma had suddenly relapsed, Samuel took her wife to the nearest hospital at that moment. Had received brief treatment and it was confirmed that his wife's condition was gradually improving. In the morning, Samuel and Axton slowly brought Ariana back to Jakarta. Once at home, once again the man called the doctor to ensure his wife's health condition.

It is undeniable, Samuel is certainly worried. He never knew that the woman who currently has the status of his wife had a congenital disease that could not be simply ignored.

"How is my wife, doc?" asked Samuel when the doctor had just finished examining her.

"Her condition is stable and much better."

Samuel nodded. Lead the doctor down to the first floor. Then the man asked the family doctor to sit down for a while so he could continue the discussion.

"Actually, why can my wife suddenly have shortness of breath, doc? Are people with asthma always like that? Can it suddenly relapse when exposed to cold air?"

The doctor who was already sitting in the living room nodded. Adjusted his glasses for a moment, then gave a response to the series of questions that Samuel had just conveyed.

"Asthma can indeed recur when the air is cold. Cold weather and temperatures cause the air to become dry and this can exacerbate asthma symptoms. In addition, histamine compounds are also produced by the body when the air is colder than usual. This is what causes allergic reactions and makes your wife's asthma relapsed right away."

Samuel nodded in understanding. But still, there are still many questions that he wants to convey so that in the future it can be used as a lesson and anticipation so that the previous incident does not happen again.

"So bad, to shortness of breath like that, doc?"

"That's right, Mr. Samuel. Cold air which the body can no longer tolerate, eventually triggers other symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, shortness of breath, and so on. However, the situation usually improves immediately if the sufferer is invited to immediately move to a different place. warm."

"But, doc. Can asthma itself recur for other reasons?"

"Certain." The second doctor also nodded. "Too tired, stress, obesity, cigarettes, dust allergies or something that can also trigger asthma to recur. However, everyone has specific triggers that make their asthma relapse immediately. For your own wife, the main trigger is indeed cold air."

After lengthy consultations, the doctor finally gave Samuel a prescription to be redeemed immediately. In addition to the question and answer session, he also had time to discuss what foods can and should be avoided by people with asthma. At least now Samuel knows what she can do if Ariana's disease suddenly recurs.

"Sir, is there anything else I should do?" asked Axton, who had been on standby at Samuel's house from the start. The man had not even slightly closed his eyes or rested.

"Have you taken care of the gathering? I'm just afraid there will be an uproar looking for Ariana who suddenly isn't there."

Samuel was sure that if the other gathering participants knew or realized that Ariana was suddenly not at the event location, it would definitely cause questions and excitement. Especially when he finds out that Ariana is going with him. Surely one office would gossip about this for seven days and seven nights.

"I've taken care of everything, sir. I informed the person in charge of the event according to what happened. I explained to them that Mrs. Ariana left the gathering location because she had to receive intensive care after her asthma relapsed. I have also coordinated with Chacha for gave the same statement."

"Only that?"

Axton shook his head. Of course in this case he wasn't just taking care of Ariana. There was something else that the man also had to anticipate.

"Regarding the father himself suddenly having no location, I mentioned to the committee that Mr. Samuel really had to return to Jakarta immediately because this Sunday there was an unexpected meeting with a client from Japan who didn't want to be moved or shifted the day in the least."

Samuel nodded. The man then gave his response.

"Good. That's more than enough."

"But, sir..." continued Axton. As if something was bothering her, Samuel's assistant again invited her boss to talk about something. "If I may ask, until when are you planning to hide this marriage from the employees?"

Samuel, who had stood up from a sitting position, immediately turned around, flashing a faint smile, the man gave the answer.

"Until I'm sure, everyone needs to know that we are married."

After hearing Samuel's diplomatic response, Ben decided to leave immediately. After all, he had to rest soon after last night until this second he didn't have the slightest chance to close his eyes.

Samuel herself after Axton's departure chose to step back into the room. Seeing Ariana who was still sound asleep after taking the medicine, he decided to give space and time so that his wife could rest completely first.

As soon as evening came, Samuel thought of something. He took the initiative to cook and prepare special food for Ariana to eat as a dinner dish. That's why, finished cleaning himself he immediately stepped into the kitchen.

Checking the supplies of food and vegetables in the refrigerator, Samuel decided to cook chicken soup so Ariana could eat it when her wife woke up later. Wearing Ariana's pink apron, Samuel started washing all the ingredients, both the pilet chicken and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beans, cauliflower, peas and corn.

While sautéing the spices, Samuel cut the vegetables and the pilet chicken one by one into cubes. After the spices were cooked and sufficient water was added, Samuel slowly added the chicken first. After boiling, the man measured the flavorings as well as the seasonings. Finally, it was the man's turn to put the vegetables in, then wait for everything to be cooked then he served it.

Seeing that the Master was busy in the kitchen, Tia, who had just finished sweeping the terrace at that time, immediately ran over. He certainly did not feel comfortable seeing his employer having to bother cooking himself like what he saw now.

"Sir ... what are you doing?" said Ms. Tia.

"Listen to the chickens talking, miss."

"Ih the father, I really ask too."

"Yes, Ms. Tia, you already know I'm cooking, what else should I ask?"

Tia immediately scratched the back of her neck that didn't itch. It's also wrong to ask something that clearly already has an answer.

"I mean, why didn't you just tell me to cook it as usual? Why bother making it myself."

What Tia said was true. In fact, instead of bothering to cook it herself, Samuel could have just ordered her assistant to make chicken soup so she could give it to Ariana when she woke up later. It's just that, for Samuel, there is satisfaction that feels different when cooking it with her own hands. After all, cooking soup is not very complicated and takes a lot of time.

"Once in a while, Ms. Tia. Besides, I saw Ms. Tia just now focusing on cleaning up the house. So, I just cooked it myself. After all, cooking soup is not a difficult matter."

"Is this what you want to give to Miss Ariana?" Tia inquired curiously.

"Yes. He's sick right now. Usually sick people like to eat soupy foods that can make the stomach warm and easy to digest."

"Cieee father, really care about his wife."

"Tsk, what the heck, mba Tia," said Samuel. The man's face immediately flushed with embarrassment because the assistant made fun of him.

"I swear, it's really good, Mrs. Ariana. You can get a caring husband like Mr. Samuel. Just try my husband like you."

"What's wrong with Ms. Tia's husband?" surprised Samuel after hearing the words of her household assistant.

"There's nothing romantic about it, sir. When I was sick, I was told to take care of myself. How insensitive."

A chuckle escaped Samuel's lips. Finishing the conversation, the man then checked once again the soup he was cooking. Making sure it was cooked, Samuel slowly poured it into a bowl to eat. Prepare a plate of warm rice, then arrange it neatly on a portable tray.

"You want me to help bring the food?" bargained Tia. It should have been his job to deliver food to the room where Ariana was.

"No need. I can bring it myself. Please help clean up the pots I used to cook. Sorry if it's messy."

While carrying a portable tray filled with food that she had prepared earlier, Samuel slowly walked towards the room. As soon as he entered, he saw Ariana who had already woken up from sleep.

Samuel hastily approached. Smiling, the man immediately put the portable tray he was carrying on the bed, right in front of Ariana.

"You eat first. I've made warm soup."

Ariana nodded. This time the woman didn't say much let alone ask absurd questions as usual. The drowsiness effect of the medicine he was taking until now still makes him a little weak. This did not even escape Samuel's attention.

"Why? Are you still short of breath?"

"No," Ariana shook her head. "Just tired. So lazy to do anything. I just want to sleep."

"In that case, after eating, you just sleep again until your condition is completely fit. But the asthma or chest pain that you complained about last night you don't feel right?"

Again Ariana nodded. Even though he was actually tired of being bombarded with lots of questions, he still tried to respond to the series of questions that Samuel proffered. For some reason, from the look in the man's eyes, Ariana was sure that Samuel was really worried about her situation.

"My breath has gotten better since we got out of the hospital. The rest of the weakness hasn't gone away until now."

"In that case, I'll just help feed it, how about that?"

Ariana didn't answer right away. Glancing at Samuel, the woman smiled faintly. What wind did her husband suddenly act sweet like this.

"Are you sure you want to feed me? This isn't a mode, is it?"

"Huh, just think about it, bro. This is sincere, not a mode. Besides, aren't you the one complaining that you're still weak?"

"Okay then."

"Yeah, what's up? Samuel asked excitedly. Actually, she hates it the most when answered briefly like this.

"Okay, hurry up and feed it. He said he wants to help feed it."

Samuel laughed. While grabbing a spoon that was arranged beside the bowl, he slowly fed the soup and porridge that had been mixed in the bowl. Meanwhile, Ariana just enjoyed it when Samuel repeatedly fed her food until it finally ran out.

"After this, what are you going to do?" Samuel asked after finishing cleaning up his wife's leftover food.

"It's like watching TV for a while. After that, just go to sleep."

Samuel then helped turn on the television in her room. While waiting for Ariana who was watching, he chose to check for a moment some incoming emails containing work that he had to respond to immediately.

As soon as all the work was checked, Samuel found Ariana who had fallen asleep. Smiling, Samuel helped pull the blanket to cover his wife's entire body so she wouldn't get cold. Making sure it was getting late too, Samuel decided to catch up on the bed.

Just a few seconds of lying down, unexpectedly Samuel felt Ariana's hand suddenly wrapped around her body. Of course this took him by surprise. Trying to slowly get rid of her without waking her up, Ariana turned around and even subconsciously hugged Samuel's body even tighter.

"Gosh, Ariana. What did you dream about? Why are you hugging like this?" muttered Samuel with an erratic feeling of heart.

Samuel's right hand was already moving. He intends to wake up Ariana to get out of his body.

However, seeing how soundly his wife was sleeping, a feeling of pity suddenly descended on Samuel. That's why, instead of trying to wake him up, Samuel just let it be. Choose to participate in closing his eyes until he finally drifts off to sleep.

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Ariana woke up from sleep. Gathering all her consciousness, then before long the woman blinked a few times. When his eyes were fully opened and realized what was happening to him, at that instant he was heard screaming. Which, of course, immediately woke up and surprised Samuel who was sleeping next to him.

"Ariana, what are you shouting about? It must be too early, my God!" Samuel complained still in a position where her eyes were still closed.

"Samuel! What are you doing hugging me?"

It was then that Samuel opened her eyes. Rotating slowly around, the man replied casually.

"Are you sane?"

"You mean?"

"It's you who hugs me, not me. Your feet are still on top of me. Besides, pay attention to your sleeping position, you're laying right in my area."

Ariana that second also immediately lowered her legs from above Samuel's body. He could have protested but didn't realize that his own feet were colonizing other people's bodies. After waking up from sleep, he could see clearly that what Samuel said was true.

For God's sake, Ariana also didn't know why she suddenly woke up in a position to hug Samuel. In fact, he also did not know exactly when his body position moved to his husband's bed. In fact, as he recalls, he slept properly last night. The bolsters that they used to use as a barrier to their territory could no longer be seen anywhere.

"I'm sure he slept well last night. I've even read the prayer. But, why did I suddenly hug you when I woke up?"

"Yeah, I know," Samuel said, shrugging her shoulders. "You dream of being teletubbies, times. So, it's natural to want to hug you while you sleep."

"Recklessly! Or maybe you're the one who trapped me. It's like I'm hugging you on purpose," Ariana accused.

"Heh, just do it like that! For what purpose do I frame you all kinds of things? I already told you, your sleep is like a lumping horse that is possessed. You like to craze and it's unclear. You're the only one who doesn't believe when you tell me."

Ariana pouted. Even more irritated after hearing what Samuel said. Just like that her husband gave a parable.

"Recklessly, these beauties are even compared to lumping horses. You husband has no morals!" clicked the woman. "Okay, I'm going to take a shower."

"Why are you taking a shower so quickly? Where are you going?"

"Yes, I want to go to work. I was asked where I was going."

"Have you recovered properly?" asked Samuel to make sure. In fact, he wanted Ariana to increase her rest time for another day or two until she really felt normal.

"I'm feeling better. I'm not weak anymore. So today I can go back to work as usual. Besides, I'm bored in bed all the time."

Finished saying that, Ariana left. Grabbed a change of clothes and a towel, then stepped into the bathroom to clean up. Even so, Samuel changed to do the same thing.

Eating breakfast concisely like the previous days, as soon as it was finished, Ariana and Samuel hurriedly went to the office. The two of them were separated when Samuel had to enter a special elevator for the leadership, while Ariana had to take an elevator meant for employees.

Luckily today's work is not as busy as the previous days. As soon as break time arrived, Chacha was seen visiting as usual. The woman invited Ariana to go to the cafeteria together to eat lunch.

However, upon arriving at the cafeteria, Ariana felt something strange. He was sure that all the employees who were there looked at him with a gaze that was difficult to decipher. I don't know what happened, what is certain is that Ariana has never experienced anything like this before.

"What's wrong with people?" surprised chacha. He was looking around in all directions. Staring strangely while continuing to wonder.

"Ariana!" called Dinda who at that time came over to Ariana's table and also Chacha.

"Why?" she asked.

"I didn't expect it, it turns out that you're that low."

Ariana, who did not understand what Dinda was saying, was of course surprised and surprised. He really didn't understand what his colleague meant.

"How low? I feel 175 cm tall and that's pretty high for a girl."

"Jeez, I'm serious, Ariana!"

"Yes, what are you talking about? One thing is clear, please."

"No need to pretend, Ariana. All employees already know who you really are."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"You are Mr. Samuel's mistress, right?" accused Clarissa who was also in the cafeteria at that time.

"Gosh, it's no wonder his career has been smooth so far. It turned out to be the boss's savings," another employee accused.

"How about savings?" asked Chacha who was also confused.

"Just check the office wa group. Check today's news," asked Dinda.

Without thinking much, Chacha took out his cellphone, opened the whatsapp feature, searched for the office group and then opened the contents inside. After seeing what the news was all about today, Chacha immediately showed what he saw to Ariana.

In the group, it is clear that several photos show Samuel taking Ariana into her resort. Then another photo shows how the leader of Palma Palace carried Ariana in the middle of the night and brought her into the car during the gathering yesterday.

"Have you seen it?" asked Dinda.

"It's not like what you allege," said Ariana. It's okay for him to be falsely accused.

"Yes. It's not like what you think," said Chacha. "Besides, Mr. Samuel is ---"

"There's no need to dodge," cut Clarissa. "If there's nothing wrong, why did Ariana use everything to enter Mr. Samuel's room? Surely she's making perverts again, right?"

"Come on, admit it, Ariana. You really are Mr. Samuel's mistress, right?"

"Who said Ariana was my mistress?"

Unexpectedly, from the direction of the cafeteria door, Samuel and Axton appeared. In an instant, the noise that had filled the room turned silent. Especially when Samuel walked closer. Bravely grabbed Ariana's wrist, then held it tightly right in front of all the employees there.