Forced to Marry My Maid's Son
Capcai
“Halo, Andina?”
Andina's heart was pounding. For a few months he did not hear the sound. But it feels like a long time ago.
Andina's eyes are glazed. He wanted to scream that he missed the person who called him so much. However, when he held his stomach, the happiness that had once controlled his heart suddenly shrank. He took a slow breath, then closed his eyes. He tried to sound relaxed.
“Hello, Ron. Where have you been? How can I not reach your number?” Andina spoke as much as she could with the tone of voice she used to show Ronald.
“I'm sorry, Din. I really can't contact you. I've tried as much as I could.
Andina kept the phone away from her ear for a moment. He was afraid he could not hold back. He brought the phone closer after a while.
“HP-ku missing. And I just replaced it. I've asked Mama for money, but don't know why they won't send it. Yeah, they transfer my living expenses every week, but it's always mediocre. I can't buy a new HP with that money. It's also very strange. Why do they suddenly have to transfer every week? Usually once a month. Did something happen to my parents?”
Want Andina to shout that nothing happened to Ronald's parents. Even something big happened in Andina's own life. But again he held back. He smiled even though Ronal could not see him.
“I've tried to contact you. I called a few times, but you never picked up. I also contacted you via email and social media. Tpi, you don't reply. What's the matter, Din? You're okay, ‘kan?”
“I'm not okay. I just never open the DM, don't check notifications. The e-mail I used to use also I never opened again.”
“Yes, geez, Andina. You know I'm very worried. You don't ask me when I'm back?”
“Indeed, when will you be back?”
“Ngot long. At least three months away. My script is almost done.”
“Good. I'll wait.”
“Have you not tried to contact me? We haven't talked for a few months. Why don't you send an email or DM? You know I'm always active on social media.”
Andina fell silent. He did see various uploads Ronald on social media using a new account. The guy's having fun at various nightclubs. Enjoy the beauty of London. Laughing with his college friends. And, shopping for a wide variety of expensive items.
Andina looked at Akhyar. His eyes asked for help to end the conversation.
As soon as possible, Akhyar looked around. His eyes were fixed on the pot near the stove. He picked up the pot, then slammed it on the floor.
Andina did not stop Akhyar. He closed his ears and put his phone to the table for a while.
‘Udah crazy ya you!” andina said through the movement of the lips.
‘Cap up the phone,’ says Akhyar.
Andina rolled her eyeballs. He then grabbed the phone back. “Have been, yes. I accidentally dropped the pot. You see, I want to cook noodles now.”
Without waiting for a response from Ronald, Andina hung up the phone. He turned on the silent mode.
As if nothing happened, Andina took a knife to cut the carrot back. However, it turned out that he was only able to behave like that for a few seconds. Her tears fell when she had just picked up the second cut.
“Andina?”
Can't stand being ordinary anymore, Andina cried so badly. He covered his face with both hands even though he knew it was a waste. Akhyar could still see the tears and her shoulders were constantly shaking.
Akhyar is approaching Andina. He patted Andina's shoulder slowly.
Suddenly, Andina changed direction. He hugged Akhyar's waist and buried his face in the man's stomach. She continued crying with a tightening embrace.
Akhyar gulped. She could feel Andina's tears wetting her shirt. Without saying anything, he rubbed the top of the woman's head.
If anyone saw the two now, surely no one would believe how reluctant Akhyar was to come face to face with Andina just yet.
Long enough Andina cried until her elbow accidentally nudged the table. It's realized. A sudden sense of awkwardness filled the room.
Andina's heart was pounding. He was so embarrassed to have embraced Akhyar just like that. In his heart, he cursed himself. He could not look at Akhyar. However, he could not possibly hide his face by hugging the man forever.
“Are you okay?” Akhyar asked after feeling Andina's body not shaking anymore. “What is this capcai not cooked?”
Andina took off her embrace. “So. I still want to eat capcai.”
While trying hard to look like nothing happened, Andina again cut the carrot. Unfortunately, his heart could not compromise. His heart pounded when he remembered the stupid act he had just done. How could he hug Akhyar? How humiliating!
“I go to the room first. Wanna change. I think, in addition to tears, there is snot also on my shirt.”
“What? I don't have any snot when crying, yeah. Don't just say.” Andina raised her face. He frowned.
Akhyar laughs. He went to his room to change his wet clothes. Not long after, he sat back in the chair next to Andina.
“What if Ronald comes back? Will he understand if you explain everything?”
Andina puffed both of her cheeks. “I won't explain anything until this child is born. I'll go straight to the DNA test. That will prove everything.”
Finally, all vegetables are finished being cut. The size is also in accordance with the demand of Akhyar. Other ingredients are prepared quickly.
“How about Sania? Are you going back to her after this wedding is over?”
Akhyar who was lighting the stove was waiting. “Looks, no. Who do I dare to go back to after what I did? As you know? I have no more value ... except my good looks.”
“Oh my God! I didn't know you were this stringsis.” Andina's forehead shriveled while looking at Akhyar in disbelief.
Akhyar's laughter broke. “I'm not narcissistic. But, it is a fact. If I don't have this good looks, there's no way Sania would want to date me. And there's no way you'd want to marry me. Yeah, I know it's a marriage charade. But, at least you can boast of my good looks in front of a lot of people.”
“Keep raving about things no one else acknowledges.” Andina stand. “Tell me when it's cooked, yes. I'll wait in front of TV.”
“Iya. I'll call you later.”
Andina walked towards the living room. He held his smile.