noise outside that morning. I got up fro

et from last night? There's a

she replied. I glanced at Feri's jacket hanging in

as I approached. Feri l

two women in the house to help me, each with her own role

much. She also needs to learn h

her job was only in the bedroom, right? I prefer it when you

ant and you both get busy with your little family, I'

e. You're the one who should be pregnan

ing to leave

w I can't live without you. Ever since Mama Rania took you in as her child, my world changed," he explai

ve?" Rara's voice in

eri said as he help

Rara said. I just nodded an

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n the car. I stared blankly at the tire tracks as they disappeared. For a moment, I felt lonel

ghbors, whose house wasn't

what's up

een bringing around lately?"

other woman," I answered

do that to you, Ina?"

him to bring that woman into this house," I said calmly. Her e

? What happened?" she whisp

t just so you know, Rara isn't Feri's mistress. She's his companion with my pe

hey going now?"

just shook her head, still in disbelief, and walked away with a puzzled expression

r

I hadn't realized it, but now this house had a new member. What would happen whe

s found peace in solitude. But what troubled my mind was the thought that, for now, Feri still needed me. But what about later, when his

This time, it seems I need to mentally prepare myself to lose Feri, whether in the bedroom or in my life, because life was never

? Being alone like this feels so unpleasant. Honestly, Feri's presence means so much to me. Beyond physical intimacy, I feel so comfortable with him. But now, it seems he's pre

rrt

eached into my pajama pocket and checked who was calling. M

I placed the phon

aten, love?

hav

way, there's a new maid at my mom's house. Is that okay? Just so you

the way, Feri, whe

e's tired and doesn't want

ase send my regards t

," he respon

r a while before

ll get sick," he said fir

ght, I'll res

my breath. Suddenly, my chest ached thinking of my hu

and's needs. Suddenly, tears rolled down my cheeks. Instinctively, I sat down and reached for my phone again. For some

rled endlessl

istract myself by fiddling with my phone, browsing adult sites. Maybe, just maybe, I could handle it this time. I've tried before but always failed. My hands trembled as I opened the site. I tr

eri and Rara returned home. I shifted from my seat when I heard the doorbe

hugged me. I forced a smile to welcome her

hugging him. My husband smiled w

st as soon as possible. Can you prepare so

. I'm tired and want

It's okay, just

you," s

Rara headed to her room. I sighed

d as Feri lay on the bed. I approa

sturb him. I stood up to prepare the water again for later when he woke up. But as I was about t

my cheek. I subtly moved my head to avoid his touch. He sighed and place

u, Ina," he said. I tried to stea

I remained silent, trembling. He brushed my h

me into an embrace. For a moment, I stayed still until his hands and movements became more intimate. I squirm

ake a shower, and go see Rara," I said,

do wrong? You're my wife too, aren't

me to me anymore. You've alread

I want," he said. My breathing quickened as I

continue therapy regularly to get better," he said bri

on for yourself. I don't want to keep doing things