Mentari gawked in her place.
She really couldn't believe her own ears, when her husband said earlier that Alex who used to always play with her when she was little was him. That Alex and Senja are the same person. Indeed it had happened a long time ago, when both of them were small. But, shouldn't Senja remember her when they meet again because at that time Senja is old enough to be able to remember everything?
Senja himself never thought that the very sweet and whiny little girl was Mentari, his student who has become his wife today. No wonder when Senja came to Mentari's house at that time, he felt familiar with Mentari's house. It was as if a memory had appeared in Senja's mind, but Senja couldn't remember the details. Now he knows the reason. That's because long ago, Senja had several times played at Mentari's house.
"Wait," said Mentari suddenly, making Senja wake up from his reverie. He smiled when he saw the confused Mentari. "That child's name is Alex, Sen."
"You forgot that my name is Senja Alexandro?" chuckled Senja. "In the past, I was always called Alex by everyone. When I grew up, I refused to be called Alex because I preferred my first name, Senja." The guy ruffled Mentari's hair and took a deep breath. "I remember, really. At that time, there was a little girl who cried because she missed her mother who had passed away. After I gave her a piece of candy and I promised to keep playing with her, she stopped crying and never stopped following me wherever I went."
Mentari blinked and her face flushed. She remembered that day. She really missed her mother and her father was busy at work, so no one could invite her to play. Then, at the weekend, her father took a friend over to her house and the friend brought a boy. So... that kid is Senja? Mentari also remembers when she first met Senja's mother at the engagement meeting, the woman acted as if she had known Mentari for a long time.
"So, I'm your first love?" Senja teases. Hearing that, Mentari snorted and cleared her throat. She waved a hand and looked away from Senja who was smiling at her.
"No. Alright, no need to talk about it anymore. It was something that happened a long time ago." Mentari fanned her face with her hand. She glanced at Senja who giggled while shaking his head. "The point is, I just found out that we've met and known each other for a long time. Of course because of that, our parents told us both to get married."
Senja nodded. "Then, since we've been friends since childhood, we shouldn't fight anymore." Senja stretched out his little finger and smiled. "From now on, we have to get along. Because the two of us will spend the rest of our lives together."
Mentari looked at Senja's little finger, then laughed. She linked her little finger to Senja's pinky, then nodded.
"Please take care of me, my fierce husband."
Senja snorted and chuckled. "Please take care of me too, my annoying wife."
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The next day, when Mentari woke up, the girl almost screamed.
When her eyes opened, Senja's sleeping face was right in front of hers. Fortunately, Mentari could control herself and cleared her throat. She woke up and yawned, then turned her head when she heard Senja's voice greeting her.
"How is it? Do you like seeing your husband's handsome face in the morning like this?" Senja teases. He woke up and smiled amusedly at the sullen Mentari.
"I just found out that you turned out to be this kind of person. You like to make fun of other people," grumbled Mentari. They did decide to sleep in the same bed, but promised not to do anything. When Mentari was about to get out of bed to go to the bathroom and wash her face, Senja suddenly held her hand. She turned and froze when Senja kissed her forehead. Then, Senja came down first and went straight to the bathroom. Leaving the frozen Mentari while holding her forehead that Senja had just kissed.
"You have to get used to me kissing your forehead every morning, Tari," said Senja from the direction of the bathroom. His voice awakened Mentari. "Because now, I am your husband. I have to be nice and sweet to my own wife, right?"
Because Senja was in the bathroom, he couldn't see how red Mentari's face was right now. Mentari's heart was pounding hard. Then, Mentari covered her face with a pillow and groaned. Damn it! Does Senja always act sweet like this to the opposite sex? Mentari is sure, there must be many girls who fall in love with her husband.
"You didn't take a shower? Breakfast time will soon be over."
Mentari peeked from the pillow and could see Senja already dressed neatly. His hair looks wet and his face looks fresh. Her husband really looks handsome and sexy. Luckily, Mentari doesn't fall in love with Senja. Because, if she had fallen in love with Senja, by now Mentari would have 'attacked' Senja.
"Wait for me, okay?" Mentari ran into the bathroom without daring to look at Senja. From inside the bathroom, Mentari could hear Senja giggling and Mentari groaning in annoyance because of this.
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After breakfast, Mentari invites Senja for a walk around the beach.
The refreshing smell of the sea makes Mentari smile. She stared at the beautiful blue sea in front of her. Beside her, Senja stood checking his cell phone.
"What are you doing?" asked Mentari curiously.
"Hm?" Senja glanced at Mentari for a moment, then returned to focusing on his phone. "Checking my work in the office."
"Then I'll be there in a bit, okay?" pointed Mentari towards the distance, a place where many people gathered. "I want to buy coconut ice."
"Do you want me to accompany you?"
Mentari shook her head and smiled brightly. "I can do it myself."
Mentari waited for her turn to buy coconut ice for five minutes. After successfully buying coconut ice, the girl rushed to the place where Senja was. She bought two glasses of coconut ice, for her and for her husband. However, her steps suddenly stopped when Mentari realized that there were two guys standing right in front of her. Both looked at Mentari with mischievous eyes and smiled. Seeing that, Mentari gave her cold gaze.
"Step aside," said Mentari.
"Whoa. What a fierce girl," said one of the guys. He bent down so that his height could match the height of Mentari. "Beautiful girl, want to play with us?"
"No," said Mentari firmly. "Now, could you guys step aside? My husband is waiting for me."
"Husband?" The two guys looked at each other and laughed loudly. "Hey, you look like you're still in high school. So, how could you already have a husband? Do not lie. It's better if you come with us now."
Mentari was ready to refuse again, when she saw Senja standing behind the two guys and holding both of their shoulders firmly. Then, his eyes shone sharply and he said, "Do you need something with my wife?"