Robi glanced at his pensive wife. After leaving the cinema, Amelia seemed to have no energy, even when he refused to invite her to dinner.
"Why are you? How come you've been silent since earlier?" Robi asked his wife.
"Oh ... really?"
"Yes, What is up?"
"N-nothing ...."
Robi stopped the speed of the vehicle. "Do you want me to take you to the doctor? You don't seem well, you look pale."
Amelia nodded slowly. "No need, Robi ... just rest at home, I'm just tired."
"You are sure?"
"Sure, Robi ...."
Robi drove back to the house while Amelia was restless because her problems seemed to be entwining her so tightly that it was difficult to breathe.
Arriving at home, Amelia immediately lay down. She couldn't stand nausea anymore, but it could be dangerous if Robi got suspicious—she thought.
"I take a shower first, yes ... hot," he said while fanning the body with his hands.
"Yeah, just you first...."
"Or ... want to take a bath together?" he teased.
Amelia knew very well it was a sign of an invitation from Robi. She was reluctant, moreover her desire could only be satisfied by a man in the gap between her relationship with Robi.
Robi undressed, then switched to Amelia's clothes. He stripped them off one by one until not a single thread remained. "You're beautiful, Mel..." he whispered.
Their lips were pressed against each other, gasping breaths that burned the atmosphere of the afternoon.
Robi turned to Amelia's body, kissing her passionately, making Amelia feel a subtle swish on her body.
He carried Amelia to the bathroom, sweat was already soaking both of their bodies. But suddenly, Robi's cell phone rang.
Kring'
Robi's cell phone ringing broke their romantic atmosphere. "Robi ...."
"Come on, Mel."
"What if it's important?"
Robi stopped his steps and looked into his wife's eyes. "You are much more important."
Amelia was touched, however she knew very well that Robi loved her. She put her hand on Rob's shoulder. "Love you, Robi."
"Love you more ...."
Robi walked back to the bathroom in his room, continuing what had been delayed earlier.
Under the refreshing splash of water, they both dissolve in a sea of lust to satisfy each other's desires.
In reality, Amelia couldn't be satisfied, as if her thirst had not been wholly quenched. She was still thirsty, but the husband had reached his peak long before attaining satisfaction.
The image of a man who understands her much better makes Amelia feel bland, all she does with Robi is just an obligation.
"Thanks, Mel," whispered Robi.
"You're welcome, Dear."
Amelia was disappointed. It felt like she wanted to fulfill her desire for the right person—her secret lover. However, she couldn't do anything while Robi was still at home.
***
Robin straightened his clothes. He still felt tired from the struggle earlier, but he couldn't stay at home because Mayang had asked him to come.
He looked at Amelia, who was sitting while enjoying hot tea and a little snack, it would be nice if that afternoon could come with her.
"I'm sorry, Mel."
"Even though it's good to have Tea Time together, Bi."
Robi kissed the top of his wife's head affectionately. If he followed his heart, he also wanted to stay and spend time with his wife, but it was hard to leave the task waiting for him.
"I try to get home early, so don't be angry, okay?"
Amelia looked away. It felt as if the privacy of their household was still being disturbed even though they had gone away—she thought.
"I go first, okay?"
Amelia refused to answer, she kept staring at the sky from behind the large window in their room.
Robi walked away towards the Wijaya family palace to fulfill his mother's call.
Amelia stared blankly at the ceiling. Due to the desire that was not entirely channeled and her frustration because her time with Robi was interrupted, Amelia felt that her afternoon mood was very chaotic.
Drrttt'
Amelia grabbed her cellphone and then opened the incoming message from the person she had been waiting for.
[I'm in, okay?]
[Just come in, I can't stand it anymore.]
Amelia immediately took off her nightgown, revealing her beautiful body without a single thread. No need to wait too long, the man came into her room.
Like a wolf finding prey, the man immediately kissed Amelia with a ragged breath. Amelia instantly turned like a stray dog who stripped the man's clothes off all of them.
"Wait ... is it safe outside?" Amelia asked while holding back the lips that had been attacking her body.
"Stay cool."
"Are you sure that Mrs. Narsih will not speak up?"
"What can she do? I can't take it anymore."
The man again kissed Amelia's body madly, while Amelia could only enjoy what she needed at that time.
It was that satisfaction that she couldn't get from Robi, even a little bit she couldn't compare to what she felt from him.
Every touch was able to awaken the passion that had dimmed earlier. The man carried Amelia to her luxurious bed. They struggled in a holy place, a place where only Amelia and Robi should belong.
***
"Mam ... Robi has just returned from work for a few months, and now Mommy is asking Robi to accompany Grandma out of town?!" Robby protested.
"It can't be helped, Bi ... Grandma, asks you to accompany me, not long ... about two days."
Robi massaged his forehead, he couldn't imagine how Amelia's expression would be when she found out that she had to be separated again after so long.
"Robi, just take Amelia, okay?"
"You know very well that Mommy doesn't like being around that village woman!"
"But, Mam ... she's still Mommy's daughter-in-law, Please."
Mayang rose from her seat. "What's so hard about Mommy asking for just two days? Meanwhile, she's been snatching you from Mommy all these years."
Robi could not find a way out other than to give in. He didn't want to take the risk if there would be a commotion later because of his refusal, Amelia would understand—he thought.
Robi grabbed Mayang's shoulder, massaging her slowly to calm her down.
"Yes, I did ... Robi agreed. When do we go?"
"Tomorrow afternoon, Mommy has made an appointment with the doctor."
"Okay, Robi will pick you up later. Then, Robi will come back first."
"Aren't you going to have dinner here?"
"Poor Amelia, Mam. Besides, if it's too late at night, it's too dangerous, especially driving alone."
Mayang snorted in annoyance. "That's why you hire a driver, Robi ... if you say you don't obey, you look like a difficult person."
"Amelia doesn't like many people at home, Mam ... if Robi doesn't force her, maybe she will take care of the house himself without Mrs. Narsih's help."
"Naturally, she is worthy of being a maid," rebuked Mayang.
"Mom ...."
"Okay, keep defending your wife. Anyway, don't be too late tomorrow, pity Grandma."
"Yes, Mam. Robi go first, okay ... Bye, Mommy."
"Bye, honey ... be careful."
Robi walked away, the image of Amelia, who might be sulking still haunting him. If he had known that his wife was struggling with another man, maybe he would regret all his sacrifices for Amelia.