Amelia stared blankly at the ceiling of her room, recalling her conversation earlier that afternoon. She stared at Robi's sleeping face, making her feel even more guilty.
What should I do?—she thought.
Amelia walked out of the room, she had to make a decision as quickly as possible until things got even messier.
Her flat stomach will soon enlarge because there is a fetus that continues to develop. As long as that hasn't happened, she has to make a play as if it was the child of Robi.
"Hello ...," she said in a small whisper.
"Hello, Baby. Have you thought about it again?"
"Are you going to help me?"
"Sure, as long as you fulfill my conditions. Haven't I always helped?"
Amelia was doubtful, but she wouldn't know if she hadn't started. She thought this was not the time to back down while there was an opportunity not to be squandered.
"Okay, I accept ...."
"Hahaha, well ... I see, please. I'll be waiting for you at the Kenanga hotel. Don't be late, I don't want to wait too long."
"Yes, I will come."
"Wear the clothes I bought last time, I think you will look sexy if you wear them later."
"Yeah, I'll use it later."
"Bye-bye, Honey ... Love you."
"Love you too ...."
No one will be able to return if they are trapped in a circle of infidelity, especially if a seed has been implanted in Amelia's womb.
Amelia did not deny that she enjoyed it, but now she was confused because everything had already happened.
Amelia returned to her room and then slept beside her husband, still asleep.
Guilt enveloped her, but everything had already happened. She realized that she was too selfish because she did not want to lose.
"I'm sorry, Robi ...," she whispered.
***
"Shall we try the Doctor today, Mel?"
Amelia was drinking until she choked from shock. "Later, Honey."
"The sooner, the better, Mel."
Amelia tried to find an excuse, at least to buy time so that Robi would not ask her to get checked out.
"I-I'm taking an alternative massage, Bi."
"Ha? ... why don't you tell me?"
"I massaged before you went home, so when you got home, I was ready."
"But there's no harm in trying medical means, Mel."
"Um ... can't we try this month to wait, Robi? If that doesn't work, we'll go to the doctor."
Robi wanted to get himself checked right away, but he couldn't force Amelia if his wife said so.
"Okay, we'll wait until this month. Good luck."
"Hopefully, Honey ...."
Robi continued his breakfast, he had to go back to check his work at the office. It was tough to leave Amelia, but he had no other choice because it was his obligation as the company leader.
"I'll stop by the office first, okay?"
"Yes. It's all right."
"Or do you want to come with me? Wait a minute. After we finish, we watch or go shopping, how about it?"
Amelia thought for a moment. She was lazy to travel, moreover she was thinking about many things, especially about the fetus she was carrying. But staying at home makes her even more bored, who knows a little walk will improve her mood.
"Yes, Dear. I'll change first."
Amelia rushed to her room, changed into loose-fitting clothes, and applied a little make-up to make her look fresher.
Robi was so stunned to see how beautiful his wife was, even though she didn't wear sexy clothes like most women out there, according to him, nothing could match Amelia's beautiful aura.
***
As Robi promised, he took Amelia to the shopping center after doing his work. Amelia is not interested in buying anything, after all she already has everything.
"Want to go shopping first?"
Amelia shook her head. "No, Dear. I'm not interested anymore."
"Then what do you want? If you have lunch ..." Robi looked at his watch. "It's still too early."
"Just go for a walk, Bi ... wash your eyes."
"As your wish, Honey."
Amelia wanted to reminisce about when she could only walk around the Mall when her life was hard. That alone comforted her at that time.
Seeing the various clothes, bags, and shoes that she had always dreamed of beautifully displayed without being able to be touched or just spending time next to a fast-food restaurant to feel the smell of food that she could never enjoy.
Her past life was too bleak, to the point that she was afraid to go back to those days. The time when she was filled with anxiety waiting for her turn to be sold to a pimp, even she felt that she was constantly shrouded in fear, even in a dream.
All her sisters have been in that vicious circle, following in her mother's footsteps, only she survived thanks to Robi.
She couldn't imagine that if Robi found out the truth, she might immediately be divorced and go back to living a hard life like before. Just imagining it made her shudder.
Even though the man said he would take responsibility even if Robi threw her away, that wasn't necessarily true, Amelia still doubted it. After all, there is another secret that no one knows, including the man.
According to Amelia's request, a simple restaurant became Robi's choice of stopover to fill her hungry stomach and unwind a little before returning to continue her journey around the Mall.
"Still want to go for a walk?"
"No, I'm tired."
"After lunch, how about we go watch movie? I see a new movie showing, who knows it might be exciting."
"I'll just go with you, Honey."
"Okay, just eat first ... hungry."
For a moment, Amelia forgot the problem that was entangling her. Spending time with her husband has always been her favorite activity, but it's not like it used to be when all her love and attention was only on Robi.
It all started when she began to be sucked in a sea of wild lust. Maybe it's true what people say, if her mother is a prostitute, her children may have the same character—she thought.
Robi can indeed provide love and material abundance for her, but this man can fulfill her buried passion that is buried deep inside.
During their marriage, Amelia never felt satisfied with her husband. You could say that's a solid reason to fall at that time.
Amelia knew very well that she was dirty, but she thought, what's the harm in seeking happiness for her who has already tasted the bitterness of a hard life?
***
"I go to the restroom first, okay?" said Robi.
"I'll buy popcorn first, Bi."
"Yes, Mel."
Amelia was queuing up to buy snacks as a friend to watch later. Several people came that afternoon, but mostly a young couple who spent time together.
While waiting in line, someone came up to her with a big smile.
"Mel ...."
Amelia gasped. "Y-you!" she screamed.
"Even though you're wearing clothes like that, you're still beautiful," he complimented.
Amelia looked around, looking for the figure of Robi who had not yet returned.
"Why? Where's Robi?"
"It is none of your business!"
"Wow, that's sad to hear. I'm so lucky today to meet an angel as beautiful as you—"
"Stop it!"
"Hey, so fierce."
"You're following us?!"
"I'm not that free, Mel."
"Then why are you here?!"
"I saw you guys by accident, so I decided to take a close look at your beauty."
"Gosh, hurry up ... Robi will find out later."
"Okay ... okay, Love you," he whispered.
"Fast!"
"Reply first ... love you."
Amelia panicked even more when she saw Robi walking toward her. "Love you too, hurry up!"
The man immediately walked away triumphantly, leaving Amelia, who seemed to be pounding wildly for fear that Robi had seen her earlier.
"Come on in, the theater doors are open."
"C-come on."
Amelia immediately took Robi away, away from the gaze of someone who was still watching them from a distance secretly.
"You're beautiful, Mel," he muttered.