I'm Surrendering, Mom!
THE AMM 14

The atmosphere in the room where Stevani was treated felt so quiet. Stevani thought Abram would hold her tightly and show happiness when he heard she was pregnant. However, it turned out that everything was not as imagined.

The man was stuck in his place and kept staring at the door of the room that was closed tightly. There is a sense of suspicion that Stevani felt especially when he saw Abram's jaw that looks tight. Like someone full of emotion.

"Mas, you're not happy to hear I'm pregnant?" stevani asked, breaking Abram's daydream.

The man turned his head, looking at the lover who still looked pale. Ever since, he has been holding his stomach. Abram slowly approached and sat down on the edge of the gurney and kissed the head of his beloved. Stevani who just looked sad is now starting to develop a smile.

"Of course I'm very happy. I will finally have a baby from you. But—"

Abram paused his words. His face seemed to show a doubt that made Stevani's smile slowly fade away. For some reason, the woman felt something was different from the lover.

"But what, Mas?"

"We'll think about it later, Stev. I'm going first. There's something I need to take care of." Abram kissed Stevani's head crest and rushed off just like that. No matter what scream Stevani calls his name.

"Aragh!! Goddamnit! I'm sure Mas Abram must be after that village woman. Just look, once I get out of here, I'll make the calculations to that woman. Patience, Sweetheart. Mama won't let anyone get in our way." Stevani rubbed his stomach gently. Then he was forced to close his eyes and try to sleep because his head still felt a little dizzy.

***

"Who are you here waiting for, Gis?" ask Dirga. They are currently sitting in the hospital canteen. The atmosphere there is not too crowded because the night is late. Only a few waiting patients and nurses were seen passing by.

"He's my college friend, Dir." Gisela answered quickly while turning her face because she did not want to look at Dirga. He did not want the man to know that his mouth was lying at this moment.

"I think I'm full." Gisela cupped a spoon and sat leaning back because of the satiety. Even those who saw it could not help but smile. However, the smile faded away instantly as she recalled Gisela's words the other day.

"En, Gis. You said you were married. Then where's your husband? Why do you go out without a husband at night?" ask Dirga suspiciously. The face of Gisela who had just calmed down was suddenly nervous even slightly paled. His tongue was a bit dull at that moment.

"I-i ...." Gisela fell silent and no longer knew what to answer. Dirga's demanding gaze was able to make Gisela look down deeply and feel afraid of the look in the man's eyes.

"Tell me the truth, Gis? Is your wedding okay? Don't you have a problem with your husband?"

"Our relationship is fine." Gisela interrupted quickly and still kept her head down. However, his head was slightly raised as Dirga had already cupped the woman's chin. He was still trying to avoid the eyes of his ex-girlfriend. However, that is precisely what makes Dirga more suspicious.

"Take me off, Dir." Gisela tried to get rid of Dirga's hand, but could not.

"Are you sure you're not lying about what you said?" Dirga still asks for answers.

"D-yes."

"Look me in the eye if you're not lying, Gis" he ordered. However, Gisela was just unmoved. If until he looks into the eyes of the man then who is himself can be found out if he is lying.

"alright. There is no need for you to answer since I can already deduce myself." Dirga lowered her hand and looked at Gisela in disappointment. Really, he felt that Gisela who was now very different from what used to be was still very innocent and innocent. Never lied of course.