Chapter 8
It was already 2:00 in the morning and the sky was dark. Stars are beautifully twinkling in the night sky and the moon was still shining bright. It was really a beautiful night. The streets were almost empty. Only few people were awake. People who are heading home after a very tiring day. The newly wed couple was also heading home after their unexpected, unusual yet memorable wedding. It sure is memorable for them. How many times would you get married at 1:30 in the morning and your only guest was a security guard and the other one was a prostitute? Not all people had the chance to have that kind of wedding. And of course, not all people don’t want to have that kind of wedding.
“My days being a Lothario are over.� Aum sighed while sitting on the front seat of Aff’s convertible car, pressing almost every button he could see. Aff was quietly driving. Wind blew to her face as the speed of the car was increasing. She didn’t exactly heard of what Aum said instead she tried to focus herself on the road and really wanted to forget everything that just had happened. Destiny sure is playing a prank on her and its not funny anymore.
“Your car looks expensive. Delivering babies sure is a good business.� Aum muttered while still pressing this and that. He was really curious about the buttons. The traffic light turned red and Aff stopped the car. She turned to Aum and gave him an evil stare suggesting that he should stop what he is doing immediately or else. Then, Aum gave her a wide grin and stopped what he was doing. Since he was a little sleepy by now, he reclined his chair and lay down. He placed his one hand on the back of his head, using it as a pillow. He stared at the sky. While staring at it, he spoke again.
“It seems like you’re having a bad temper right now. Is it the time of the month?� Aum asked her. The traffic light turned green and Aff stepped on the clutch.
“Time of the month? What do you mean?� Aff asked him curiously while her eyes were still on the road. She was driving as fast as she can as if she was racing with someone else. After passing through the bridge, she slowed down a little. Then, in front of a gate, the car came to a full stop.
“You know, when women have their menstruation….� Aum was explaining to her while reclining the car seat back up but he was not able to finish his sentence when he caught a glimpse at a huge house a couple of meters away from them. 2 men came out and opened the gate for them. Aff drove in. Aum was astonished at the house he just saw. A very big beautiful house. It was just like Kawee’s house in Sawan Biang! laugh.gif At that very moment, he realized that he married a wealthy lady, a very wealthy, hot and sexy lady. When they were in front of the house, the car came in to a full stop. Aff went down and she headed to the door. Aum was still there in the car. With eyes wide open, he continued to stare at the house.
“Beautiful…� He muttered quietly to himself as if he was whispering, still staring at the huge house. Aff looked back and finds him staring at the house. She signaled Aum to get down. Aum then went down and went to Aff was. Aff quietly opened the door, not wanting to wake anybody up. She entered quietly and so did Aum. They were like burglars entering. Quietly and steadily. Aum’s eyes widened even more when he saw the inside. Everything in the house fits in perfectly and looks beautiful and elegant. Aff went upstairs and Aum trailed in.
As they were heading their way to the second floor, Aum noticed a portrait which was hanging in the middle. A portrait of a woman around her early 50’s wearing a white gown and elaborately beautiful jewelries. By her looks, he could definitely tell that she was a millionaire. She was sitting like a queen. Her smile was very refreshing. Aum stared at the portrait. She was indeed beautiful, just like Aff.
“Ms. That’s-my-food, how are you related to her?� He pointed curiously at the portrait. Aff looked back and looked at the portrait and looked straight to Aum’s eyes. For some reason, his heart was beating so fast the moment their eyes met. It was the very first time that their eyes met and he thinks that her eyes were beautiful. She smiled and answered his question.
“She’s my mother.� She said gently. She continued to walk and stopped in front of a door. Aum was still staring at the picture. He knew where Aff got her good looks.
“Is she here right now?� Aum asked while still staring at the portrait.
“She’s in New York right now. Busy with her company and stuff.� Aff answered him.
“Hey! Stop staring at my mom’s portrait. It might melt.� Aff told him and he took his eyes off the portrait and approached her.
“I would like you to meet my daughter.� She said to him, almost whispering. Aff opened the door quietly and went in her daughter’s room. Aum followed her. The room was dark and the only light on was the Hello Kitty lampshade on the side tables. A beautiful little girl was sleeping on her bed. She was just like an angel. Aff kissed her on the forehead quietly, not wanting to wake her up.
“Is she really yours? She’s just like an angel and you’re not.� Aum who was standing on the end of her bed whispered. Aff glared at him. She kissed her daughter again and went out. Aum followed her, trailing like a dog.
She stopped again in front of a door which was beside her daughter’s room.
“And this is MY room.� She emphasized the word my. Aff opened the door and went inside. Aum peeked in the room. The room looks magnificent with its high ceiling and carpeted floor. It was like a queen’s bed chamber with a modern touch. Aff laid down in the bed and sighed. She was really tired and wanted to take a rest. Aum sat on the couch and looked around. He then turned his attention to Aff.
“Your mom is so rich, why do you bother to work?� Aum asked her. Aff stood up and sat beside Aum on the couch. She took one pillow and placed it on her lap.
“Well, since I was kid I really wanted to be a doctor and besides I love my job.� She simply answered. Aum looked seriously at her. Aff was really hoping he would say something nice.
“You love looking at others’ vagina? You’re such a weird woman!� Aum commented back. Aff stood up and thrown the pillow he was holding on Aum’s face.
“YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING PERVERT!!!!!!!!!� Aff shouted at him. She went to the bathroom and washed up. Aum took off all his clothes. Now, boxer’s shorts were the only piece of clothing on his body. He lay down on the bed and waited for Aff to come out. Aff walked out from the bathroom and saw Aum on the bed.
“What are you doing in my bed?! Get off!� Aff approached him and dragged him out of the bed.
“Hey! Where would I sleep then? On the floor?� The naked Aum asked her. Aff sat on her bed.
“You’re going to sleep on the guest room!!� Aff shouted at him again. Aum didn’t like that idea.
“You want your daughter to see her Mama and Papa sleeping in separate rooms?� Aum asked her. Aff never thought of that. Arisoya would sure ask so many questions if they don’t sleep in the same room. Aff agreed and Aum was so delighted.
Aff glared at him again. She has no choice but to sleep beside her perverted husband. She went to the bed and took the blanket. Then she took a pair scissors and cut the blanket into two.
�What are you doing?� Aum asked her while looking at the blanket.
“Are you blind? Can’t you see I’m cutting it into two?� After cutting the blanket, she gave the other half to Aum and she took the other half.
She sat on the bed, took the pillows and arranged them on the middle of the bed, making it a barrier between them. Aff finally laid down and started to sleep. On the other side of the bed, Aum laid down too but didn’t bother to sleep. He stared at the ceiling instead.
“Go to sleep now. We’ll talk about your job tomorrow.� Aff’s voice sounded very sleepy. After a couple of minutes, she finally dozed off. But Aum was still wide awake. He just lay there for an hour. When he knew that Aff was already sound asleep, Aum took out the pillows on the middle of the bed and set them aside. He stared at Aff’s face for a very long time. Her face was undeniably beautiful even without make-up. Like her daughter, she’s also like an angel. He suddenly felt a strange feeling on his heart. A feeling that no exact words can describe but one thing is for sure, the feeling felt good. He gently ran his hand on Aff’s cheek. Her skin was so soft and smooth. He took Aff’s hand and held it a little tight. It was soft but cold like ice. His hand was warm enough to make it warm though. Aum adjusted her face to his side. He could see Aff’s lips. He could still remember when he kissed Aff on her clinic. Even though it was a sudden kiss, Aum felt that Aff’s lips were warm and sweet. He continued to stare at her lips while holding her hand. And without even thinking, he slowly kissed Aff’s soft lips. It wasn’t a very passionate one but still it made Aum’s heart leap for joy. He then slowly pulled away, not wanting to to disturb his wife’s sleep. Aum was staring at Aff’s beautiful face
“Please don’t kill me for stealing a kiss from you.� He whispered and smiled. He pulled his body closer to Aff’s and hugged her tightly. He finally dozed off, holding his new wife on his arms.
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He approached Aff and greeted her.
