"Don't ask anything if Stefano didn't tell himself."
Rindi continued to remember Jay's words at that time. Even though Rindi was really curious, why did Fano react like that when it was dark?
Stefano himself was mostly silent after the incident at Jay's office that day. Like now if they usually will talk about random things while enjoying breakfast. Fano just kept quiet and enjoyed his food while lowering his head.
Rindi really can't stand the cold situation between these two. Rindi doesn't understand why her husband is quiet like he is now.
Rindi glanced at Fano briefly, Rindi then sighed harshly as she put down her spoon. Fano who was surprised then looked up and frowned when he saw Rindi stopped eating.
"What's wrong? Why not eat it?" asked Fano slowly.
Rindi did not answer and instead just glared at Fano. Rindi put the plate away. Rindi folded her hands on the table.
"I should be the one asking you like that, let's see! Are you really eating now? You're just stirring your favorite chicken soup," said Rindi, pointing at Fano's bowl.
Rindi's words have been true all along, Fano is not eating but daydreaming while playing with a spoon by stirring his soup.
Fano looked at the bowl then he took a deep breath. Fano rubbed his face slowly then forced a smile on Rindi.
"I'm not feeling well, sorry. Shall I go to my room first?" Farewell Fano then stood up from his seat and left Rindi at the dining table alone.
Rindi couldn't believe Fano left herself alone at the dining table. This time Rindi really couldn't keep Fano off the hook, who was getting weirder.
Fano was fast asleep while in Rindi's arms. With all forms of coercion and persuasion, Fano finally told him about his dark phobia. Rindi never knew that her husband had a very deep trauma. It's been years and still, Fano can't forget the incident.
Rindi continued to gently stroke Fano's mane. Rindi couldn't even close her eyes for a moment. She was so worried about Stefano's psychological condition.
"I'm sorry to tell you everything," Fano whispered hoarsely.
Rindi stopped the movement of her hands and glanced at Fano.
"Not asleep yet?" Rindi asked then.
"I should be the one asking that. Why haven't you slept yet?"
Fano got out of Rindi and leaned against the back of the bed. Fano looked at Rindi warmly, her lips then smiled faintly. Fano held Rindi's cheek gently.
"Don't think about my condition, so far I'm fine with this phobia. Maybe this is God's way to always remember that person and live well," said Fano quietly.
Rindi looked at Fano closely. She knew very well that Fano was a cold man who had a warm heart. Rindi inched forward and hugged her husband warmly.
"Right! Live well with me," said Rindi.
Fano smiled and nodded his head. He will really live well and happily with his wife Rindi.
***
Since not continuing the contract with the agency first. Stefano really works with Jay. Luckily, Jay's company is still in the music business, and even though it doesn't produce anyone's songs, at least Stefano still has time to continue his hobby.
Stefano was sitting on a chair looking at some of the files that Jay had given him. He was told to study some of the financial reports he had just seen. Very different from his passion of course. Fano sighed and then put the folder on the table. Fano rubbed his face slowly, He was really having a hard time adapting.
The ringing of his cell phone made Fano glance at the black rectangular object lying on the table. Hyu Jin's name appeared on the screen, Stefano sighed in annoyance then took his cell phone. He did not immediately receive the call, Fano just looked at the cellphone screen.
"What else does she want, why doesn't he finish terrorizing me," Fano grumbled and then picked up the call.
Stefano was silent and listened to every word from Hyu Jin, several times Stefano just took a deep breath and then rubbed his face slowly.
"Ya! Bang Hyu Jin, listen to me carefully. We did have a special relationship, and you yourself decided to leave me. So now that I've chosen, Rindi. Don't ever regret what you did before, I hope this is the last time you threaten me with everything, my decision to keep Rindi will never change."
Stefano turned off the phone after he finished responding to Hyu Jin's words. He then took a deep breath and leaned back.
"I want to meet Rindi now," Stefano muttered in a monologue.
***
Rindi was sitting on a chair at the dining table, Rindi looked at the glass of water she had just drunk. After realizing that it was late, Rindi turned in the direction where the wall clock hung. It was already 19.00, and because it was summer, it still looked like the afternoon. Rindi got up from her seat and headed for the kitchen. Stefano's husband will be home from work soon. He has to prepare dinner.
After being busy with the kitchen, Rindi went to her room to take a shower. Not long after Rindi entered the room, the door opened and Fano said a low greeting. Stefano glanced around his apartment.
"He must be taking a shower," Fano muttered then walked to the kitchen to get a drink.
Before reaching the refrigerator, Fano stopped by the dining table and saw the dinner Rindi made. Stefano smiled faintly, his wife was increasingly able to adapt to Korean food. Not infrequently Rindi made him a lot of Korean side dishes, unlike in the early days of marriage. Fano left the dining table and continued his main objective towards the kitchen.
"How long have you been home?" Rindi asked who just realized that her husband was already sitting in the tv room playing with his cell phone.
Stefano turned to the source of Rindi's voice and then he stood up. Stefano came and hugged Rindi suddenly. Rindi's brow furrowed, again her husband's behavior could not be guessed at all.
"Why? Tired huh? Take a quick shower and let's eat together," Rindi said, patting Stefano's back lightly.
Stefano's head nodded slowly, there was a deep sigh from Fano's lips. It seemed the cold man was really under pressure.
"It's too hard to do a job that I'm not good at," Fano complained.
Rindi let go of Stefano's arms and then looked at Stefano with a smile. His hands then cupped both of Stefano's cheeks which were slightly full.
"Slow down, you've only been working in the office for a few days, Jay. Don't make it too much of a burden, Jay will also understand your situation and condition," Rindi said, strengthening Stefano.
A faint smile etched on Stefano's lips, again Stefano felt lucky to have Rindi by his side. The woman he didn't know at first turned out to be a place to share everything. Stefano hugged Rindi again for a few seconds then let go quickly, Stefano then landed a warm kiss on Rindi's soft lips. Not feeling awkward anymore, Rindi has not reacted as funny as some time ago. Rindi actually wrapped her arms around Stefano's neck now, taking the most comfortable position.
***
Rindi opened the apartment door slowly after she saw on the monitor who was coming. Her two in-laws came to visit unannounced, and as usual, Rindi would be confused.
"Abeonim, Eommonim, welcome."
Rindi bowed for a moment then let the two in. Rindi's mother-in-law then handed her a basket of food that would always be heavy when they were visiting Seoul.
"This is a little side dish for you," said Rindi's mother-in-law with a friendly smile.
"Eommonim, there's no need to bother like this," said Rindi feeling bad.
"Hey,,, what's bothersome, you guys are our children. Just make side dishes like that, your mother will never feel bothered," said Rindi's father-in-law in response to his words.
Rindi turned to look at her father-in-law then smiled faintly and nodded her head.
The three of them were busy chatting while eating the fruit that Rindi had prepared earlier. I don't know what they discussed, cultural differences did not make the in-laws and daughters-in-law far away. In fact, the treatment of both of them is the same as Rindi's biological parents.
"Stefano, Fano_ya," called someone who suddenly entered Rindi and Stefano's apartment.
The three of them turned at the same time towards the door and Rindi rolled her eyes wide. She thought this beautiful woman in front of her was not bothering her husband anymore. Hyu Jin looked at Rindi and his two in-laws with a cold look, then a smirk appeared on Hyu Jin's beautiful lips.
"You are here, Abeonim, Eommonim. You still remember me, right?" said Hyu Jin then lowered his body to greet Stefano's parents.
Rindi's father and mother-in-law nodded yes to Hyu Jin's question, of course, they didn't forget. Even though it didn't end well with Stefano, Hyu Jin still used to be Stefano's past, their child.
***