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Chapter 20 - Jealous and Misunderstood

Joya took the drink bottle that Ridwan handed out. " Thanks."

Joya immediately shook her head. Eliminate the image of Irwan from within his mind. Joya cursed herself for always remembering her husband. ' Wake up! It's not certain that Irwan also remembers you,' he thought.

Whether it was because Joya was too tired or because the bottle cap was really hard, Joya had trouble opening the bottle. He looked up at his boss with a sad face.

"Next time, you don't need to go on project visits like this anymore," said Irwan as he took a bottle of Joya's drink, then opened it. Joya smiled broadly. "I also prefer to sit in the office. It's hot here, lots of dust.

"You should have refused when I asked you."

Irwan handed him a drink bottle that he had opened. Regardless of what her boss said, Joya immediately gulped down her drinking water until it ran aground halfway, she was thirsty. "Finally my throat is relieved," he said.

Irwan smiled faintly. Come on, come on! the air there is very comfortable."

Unexpectedly, Ridwan held Joya's hand and led her. Joy gasped. He immediately let go of Ridwan's hand link. Joya feels uncomfortable." I can walk alone."

Irwan was stunned. There was a feeling of disappointment when Joya refused to hold his hand. But Irwan understood, Joya did not recognize him.

" Sorry!" he said. Irwan walked ahead of Joya.

"Look! Nice isn't it? The air is also fresh," said Irwan when they arrived at the balcony on the 25th floor, where they were standing.

Joya was astonished at the sight of the city in front of her. Really beautiful, like a painting. Joya closed her eyes, feeling the wind blow against her face.

" You like?" asked Irwan.

Joya opened her eyes, then glanced at Irwan. "Like what, sir?"

"This apartment." Irwan stepped onto the balcony railing. His gaze was straight ahead. " This apartment is only twenty-five floors. Apart from the beautiful scenery and fresh air, the location is also strategic. All of these apartment units have been sold except for this floor," he said.

Joya stepped and stood beside Ridwan. then looked back at his boss. "You offered this apartment for me?" asked Joya doubtfully. He was confused by Ridwan's words which were similar to sales.

Irwan turned around. "Do you really want to live here?"

Joya raised both eyebrows. He thought, then turned his head to look straight ahead.

"The view here is really nice. But I prefer a house to an apartment. I am more comfortable living in a small house that has a large yard. Like my home now."

A smile graced Joya's face as she imagined her home.

"So you don't want to live here?" asked Irwan while looking closely at his wife's face.

Joya raised her eyebrows again. Then smile again. "If my husband wants to live here, I also want to. Even though I'm more comfortable staying at home."

Ridwan chuckled. "So you refuse and stick with your little house."

Joya glanced at Ridwan while squinting her eyes which were hit by the wind. "Actually not because of the house, but because of the people who live in it. I want to go wherever my husband goes. Whether it's in an apartment or a house. As long as he's with her, I don't mind."

Ridwan smiled broadly. A charming smile that can melt the hearts of many women, except for Joya. According to Joya, Irwan's smile was cuter and more charming than the smile of the man with blue eyes in front of him. Without them noticing, Gio and Leo were watching them both. Leo who saw their closeness was jealous. He didn't like the smile that graced his ex-wife's face.

"They are very compatible," said Gio.

Leo smiled wryly." Joya already has a husband, she shouldn't be close to other men like that," he said.

Gio laughed dryly while scratching his head that didn't itch. "Okay, let's leave them be. Let's check the other units.

Although reluctant, Leo nodded and left with Gio leaving Joya and Ridwan.

Two hours passed****

Project monitoring is complete. Because it was already 17.30, they decided to stop at a restaurant before going home.

Joya stared at the food menu on the menu list in front of her. Because he was not used to eating in restaurants, he was confused about what to choose.

"Joya, what do you want to order?" asked Gio.

Joya smiled dryly. "I don't know, I'm confused. I'll just go with you." Gio chuckled at Joya's answer, while Leo smiled scornfully. He is still annoyed by Joya's petty attitude towards her boss.

"Just enjoy the rib soup, for me the chicken with sambal matah. Drink some lemon tea."

Irwan mentions the order for him and Joya. Several weeks living under the same roof with Joya, made him know his wife's favorite food. Joya loves soup.

Waiters take orders and then go to prepare food.

Seeing Ridwan's concern for Joya, Leo's heart grew hotter. He didn't like seeing his ex-wife being watched by another man.

"Sir... I'm going to the toilet for a moment," said Joya to Ridwan.

Irwin nodded. Joya also left his three colleagues. A while later, Leo also left. "I also want to go to the toilet," he said.

Leo went to the toilet. However, instead of going inside the men's restroom, he stood in front of the women's restroom. Leo wanted to vent his frustration on Joya.

When Joya came out of the toilet, Leo immediately approached. "Joya... I didn't expect you to be a seductive woman now," Leo accused.

Joya glared. " What do you mean ? don't accuse anyone."

" Haha! No need to play dumb. No wonder you were accepted as Mr. Ridwan's secretary. Apparently, your body that you offer. Shameless bastard! Already have a husband, I'm still a bitch."

PLAQUE!

One slap landed on Leo's cheek.

" Watch your mouth!" growled Joya. She glared at her ex-husband. " Turns out, living five years with me doesn't make you know me. I'm grateful, I've been released from a jerk, like you," said Joya, then left Leo.

" UNLUCKY!" growled Leo, stroking his hot cheek.

He didn't expect that Joy would dare to slap him. In fact, in the past, Joya had always been gentle to him. Never mind slapping, never even said in a high tone.

"It turns out that being Irwam's wife completely changes your character. He must have paid so little attention to you that you turned into a naughty and rude woman," he accused. He also went after Joya.

Instead of correcting his mistake for accusing Joya. Leo even blackmailed Irwan to justify his prejudice. It was too much, jealousy had dulled Leo's mind.

Joya stared at the food in front of her lazily. Besides losing her appetite because of Leo, Joya also thought of her husband. He had promised to have dinner with her. Joya glanced at Ridwan who was eating greedily. Seeing the chicken she was eating, Joya remembered her husband more and more. 'Irwan's favorite food,' thought Joya.

Ridwan looked at Joya who was looking at his plate. He was surprised to see that Joya's food was still intact. " What's wrong with you? Want some chicken too?"

Joya shook her head quickly. " No sir."

"Then why aren't you eating?"

Joya smiled dryly. My food is packed. I'm still full," answered Joya lying.

"Gio asked for a package for Joya," said Irwan.

Gio nodded." Is there anything else you would like to order besides soup?"

"Is it okay sir?" asked Joya with an innocent face.

" Can. If you want to order all the food here, that's fine too. Let Mr. Ridwan pay later. Haha!" chuckled Gio.

Joya smiled broadly. "In that case, I'd like to order some plain chicken like what Mr. Ridwan eats."

" Okay! Is that all there is to add?" asked Gio again.

Joya nodded.

Gio called the waiters, then mentioned Joya's order and handed him his debit card. It didn't take long for the food to come. After finishing eating, Gio offers Joya to go home with him and Ridwan but Joya refuses.

Besides did not want to make Leo even more misunderstood. Joya also doesn't want Irwan to think about things. Finally, Joya went home by taxi.

Two hours later. Joya stopped a taxi at an intersection, where Irwan usually waited for her. Joya's smile widened when she saw Irwan already standing waiting for her.

Joya ran to her husband." You've been waiting for a while?"

"Just now," replied Irwan.

" Let us go home!" Joya took Irwan's hand without awkwardness. Channeling the longing that has been bothering him all day. "I brought rib soup and chicken sambal matah. Looks like the chicken is delicious, you will like it," he said, showing the package he was carrying.

Irwan blinked his eyes. His stomach is still very full.

" I am hungry. I want to eat with rice, you too huh?" Joy said excitedly. Irwan took the package that Joya was carrying with his left hand, because his wife controlled his right hand.

"Yes, we eat rice," said Irwan.

In his heart, Irwan thought of a way to empty his stomach. If he had known Joya's intention of packing food to eat with him, maybe he would not have eaten at the restaurant earlier.