Conversation Between Men

Arkan examined the bathroom carefully. Everything was tightly closed without even the slightest gap. Even so, he still couldn't calm down because the bottom of the door was very high and Lunar's bare feet could be seen when she showered later.

"While you're showering, I'll be keeping watch outside—"

"You're here too?"

Interrupted words made Arkan immediately turn his head. It wasn't Lunar who interrupted, but the man who previously spoke with a blushing face, now seemed to be beside Lunar. The scenery he saw was also the same, namely towels and other toiletries.

"Is the bathroom usable?" asked the stranger.

"Ah," Lunar glanced at the man. "Just a little bit of constraint on people wanting to use it."

Arkan approached with a look of imposing in front of them. He also folded arms across his chest as he demanded an explanation from Lunar's gaze. He repeatedly glanced at the strange man to let Lunar understand what he wanted.

"Rian, this man is Arkan." Lunar said.

"T-this man?" Arkan stared at Lunar in disbelief, then immediately said, "I am Lunar's husband. You can call me Arkan."

Two men shook hands awkwardly. Rian could feel his hand slightly pressed tightly. Even so, he chose to remain silent.

"You can use the bathroom first," said Rian, smiling faintly at Lunar.

Lunar returned the smile. "That's very kind of you. Thank you very much. I'll use it then."

Moving Lunar away from sight, Arkan grumbled in his heart. He thought it was only natural that Lunar would use the bathroom first since they were the first to arrive. No need to say thank you.

"If I may ask, how long have you been married?"

Arkan furrowed his brows for a moment. Why ask about they marriage relationship all of a sudden?

"Almost a year." Arkan finally said.

"Still fairly short."

Arkan furrowed his brows deeper. So, what if their marriage is fairly short? Does Rian feel that there is a chance for that?

Arkan wanted to argue, but Rian spoke first, "Lunar is very beautiful and kind. You are lucky to have a wife like her. If only—"

Hearing that made Arkan grit his teeth. He pulled the collar of the shirt tightly, making Rian's eyes widen. "Do you know what you're talking about right now?! You compliment someone else's wife and say you want to have one!"

Not long after, the bathroom door opened. Lunar just finished cleaning up quickly, didn't want the next line to wait a long time. However, what she saw was beyond expectation.

"Are you two fighting? Arkan, let go of Rian!"

Arkan took his hand away from Rian's collar. "Nothing happened. I was just dusting off his shoulder. Are you done? We'll head back to our room then."

Lunar refused to be taken away when her wrist was grabbed. "You're not going to clean yourself up?"

Arkan seemed to wake up from anger. He climbed the mountain with such difficulty that he was sweating too. His body was sticky and he wouldn't be comfortable resting if let it.

Reluctantly, Arkan took over the towel in Lunar's hand and also the toiletries his wife had used before. "I do have to use this bathroom."

"Okay. I will sit here waiting for you."

Arkan watched where the woman's feet were going. Of course approaching Rian's seatmate! Should not! What if later when he was taking a shower, these two people were making out outside? Rian will have the opportunity to approach his wife.

"Rian!" He shouted involuntarily.

The two of them sat down immediately. Their questions were the same, what made Arkan scream like a man possessed?

"Wouldn't it be quicker if we bathe together?"

Rian stared reluctantly. After what happened just now, it seemed like it would be really awkward for them to take a bath together in the future.

"No problem. I am not in a hurry."

"You're in a hurry. Weren't you the one who told me earlier?" Arkan said as he walked over to Rian, pushing him to enter the bathroom together.

"I—I didn't...." Rian turned to Lunar as if asking for help.

"Arkan took a really long bath. It's a good idea to take a bath together. You'll also be back in the room quickly. Come on in before the queue grows." Lunar said.

Rian finally gave up and followed Arkan's steps. It had never occurred that he would take a bath with a man, even though it wasn't something to be concerned about.

They bathe with their backs to each other. Not intending to confront each other. Many things they think about while busy cleaning themselves. It took a long time for the sound of water to enliven the atmosphere until one of them spoke.

"I've never showered with a man."

"You think I have? So far I've only bathed with Lunar."

Ryan smiled wryly. "I thought that it was something that went without saying."

They are busy cleaning themselves. Meanwhile, Rian hesitated to speak, but finally he said what was worrying him, "About that matter... I had no intention of getting Lunar at all. I came with my wife to this mountain too."

Arkan a little turning his body with a look of disbelief on his face. Apparently he had misunderstood Rian's attitude. He could be relieved by that, but had no idea how to remedy the situation.

The lack of response made Ryan turn his head. He was very surprised by the sight that was seen. His breath took a short breath with eyes that were no longer directed at Arkan's body, slowly turned his body too. Bathing with a man shouldn't worry.

"She's very mean, even after we've been married for years for that I took her on a hike so I could express my feelings to her. I think ... she is not quite satisfied with me." Rian continued his words.

Now Arkan let out a short breath. He glanced down, appraising something resting there. "Do you think that your wife is not satisfied with your size? Hey, Bro! That's big enough. Maybe there is something else that makes your wife act cold. Try to talk to her nicely."

"Is it true?"

Arkan put the soap on the edge of the tub. "Lunar is a nice woman, but sometimes irritates me with her attitude. She is very fussy about certain things. We would fight over something small for a long time. After that, one of us would talk and sort things out. Often I'm the one who speaks first because Lunar is too shy for that." He said, laughing lightly later.

For some reason his own words made Arkan hit by worry. They will separate after the marriage agreement is over. After that, he would be alone without Lunar habits anymore. Will he be okay then?

Arkan almost forgot the fact that he was going to marry Raya. He will not be alone because there will be his girlfriend accompanying him. It should be, but what he felt was different. He couldn't help but think that one day Lunar would disappear from the apartment.

"Actually, I don't know who to talk to about this. Talking about it with strangers like now is quite a relief. Thank you for listening to my heart."

Arkin nodded his head. "No problem. You can talk about things like this to me, as long as you don't think about taking Lunar." He laughed.

Arkan washed his body and quickly finished. Perhaps that day was the shortest time he had cleaned himself up. It was fine for him as long as he could see Lunar right away. He missed her dearly, even if they were close and they had plenty of time.

No. He was wrong. The time they have is quite short. About two more months left for them to live together as husband and wife.