Carmen's Love Trap
A Gift

Zaky

I can't wait for the gift Baby will give me. What is it about?

I parked my car in Mama's parking lot. It won't be enough if I park at Abi's house. "Baby's home?" greet Mama.

"Yes, Ma" Baby replied.

"Alhamdulillah. Be healthy, my dear. Take good care of your grandson. If you want to ask for something, just say the same to Zaky. Let him buy it for you!" said Mama.

"Sure dong, Ma. We're both home now. I'll ask you anything about Mas Zaky. Anyway Mas Zaky can't refuse!" taste Baby.

"Sure dong, darling! Come on, I'll carry it again!" I'm back with Baby bridal shower. Mama helped close the car door and locked it. "Ma, I'm going straight to Baby's!"

"Have you brought a change of clothes yet?" ask Mama.

"Oh yeah, forgot."

"Mama has guessed. Waita minute! Mama has prepared." Mama then went in and out with a paper bag containing a change of clothes for today and a work shirt for tomorrow.

"Yes very good! Don't forget the spare clothes for the office, Ma!" my message.

"Yes. Since your wife is pregnant, Mama will help prepare. Been there, let your wife rest!"

"Ready, Ma!"

I was holding Baby and was about to cross when the car Abi was driving arrived. Thankfully, someone opened the door.

"You just take Baby to his room, Ky!" said Mommy Dance.

Abi did not comment. He went straight into the room. Thankfully. I took Baby to the room. I can't wait to receive a gift from him.

"So, what's the gift for me?" ask me after dropping Baby on the bed.

"Surely I like it" said Baby.

"Yes dong. Hold on, lock the door first!" I stood up and walked towards the door. I locked the door so no one would disturb me.

"Why do I have to lock the door, Mom?" ask Baby.

"Let's be more surprised. What prize?" ask again.

Baby then opened the nightstand drawer that was beside his bed. He gave me something. "Make it."

I received the Baby gift while frowning me. "Hp Hanger?"

"Yes. The hangers are like me. I have a special message for both of us. Good no?" Baby took his cell phone and showed off the phone hanger he was wearing.

"Mas don't like it?" ask Baby with a face that is starting to feel sad.

"No. Not that I don't like." I saw Baby was still sad, I comforted him again. "I'm just surprised. This is so good. I liked. Very fond. Later if anyone sees, would think we are compact husband and wife, until the hanger Hp is the same, right?"

Baby smiled back. "Yes. When I ordered it, remember you. It must be funny if we compose."

I put my head on Baby's lap. It feels comfortable to be alone without fear of being discovered by others. "Yes dong. We are a compact couple. Especially now that we're all three. So it's getting compact."

Baby rubbed my black hair lovingly. I like this little attention. Makes me feel pampered as a husband. "Mas, don't be mad at Abi huh? Abi loves me very much. Abi wants the best for me. Abi just wants me to be happy."

"Mas understands. Abi is a father who is very dear to his children. Wira was educated hard to grow into an independent man. You are educated with an abundance of affection, so that your husband also loves you as Abi did. I understand that. Even Mas wants to emulate Abi's educational style."

"Then anyway? Don't you want to imitate Papa Damar? Papa managed to educate his son to be the leader of the company! Papa's great!" praise Baby sincerely.

I smiled cynically. "You don't know the pain I'm feeling. I always demanded good and perfect grades. I had to study harder than the other kids. I'm young but the science I've learned is beyond my age. Looks great, but I don't enjoy it."

"Not enjoying?" ask Baby wonder.

"Yes. I like to be envious when Abi invites you and Wira to take a walk to Ragunan on Saturday. Enjoying the holiday with Abi who put Mommy-made provisions into the trunk of the car. It should be a holiday like that, not like I was invited to a painting exhibition and taught how art means. I'm too small, I want to play. I want to see animals, not keep learning." I shed the feeling that I've been feeling all along. How glad I am with a Hero who can freely enjoy his life while I am like a bird in a cage.

"Oh my God, I did not know you suffered like this. I often invite you, but Abi forbid. Abi said Papa Damar would take you away, so we are no longer taking you. If I had known, I would have taken you away and nagged Papa Damar to give you time off!" baby with emotion.

I sat up straight and calmed Baby. "It's okay, honey. I know Papa's intentions are good too. There are thousands of employees hanging their lives in the company that Papa built. I'm supposed to inherit what Papa did. If I play too much, when do I learn? At least my sacrifice was not in vain. I can open up a bigger job for someone else."

Baby hugged my body and patted my back gently. Really gave me some spirit. "You're great, Mas. You're great! I'm proud of you!"

I let go of Baby's embrace and kissed her forehead for a while. I like our togetherness like this. Now I look into Baby's eyes. "All because of you, baby! You are always accompanying me. Remember not when Mas was punished because Mas's value dropped? You sneak into Mas's room and bring him some ice cream? Very happy at that time. It was like there were allies. You are the only one with the same attention. Sorry, I am late to love you. I promise you, from now on I'll learn to love you more."

Baby smiled and rubbed my face with his soft hands. "Mas hasn't shaved, but I like it. Look sexier and more seductive."

"Oh yeah? Want to be a tease now?" I played both of my eyebrows. Put it down while smiling with intent.

"Ih Mas ah, I'm embarrassed," Baby pinched my waist plan. It's so adorable for him. Kiss ah.

I lifted Baby's face and began to kiss her sweet lips gently. Baby returned my kiss. A sweet kiss turns into a passion that demands channeling but ....

"Baby! Comeondown! Let's have dinner first!" Abi's heavy voice and knock on the door made our passion to be quelled immediately. "Did you hear me?" ask Abi again.

"Yes, Bi. I'm down now!" answer Baby.

Well ... failed this mah! Fate .. fate!

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