
Chequelek
Arini threw her warm smile to the man who was now entering the main room, his room with the man. Mr. Malik looked at her then returned Arini's smile in the blink of an eye. The man again put on a cold face, the same as usual.
He walks over to the bed, where Arini is still preparing the bed for them later that night. Mr. Malik stood in front of the wardrobe while opening one by one the buttons of his shirt with a position to turn his back to Arini.
"Mas, the bathtub has been filled with warm water. Mas just use it," said Arini while watching the back of Mr. Malik which now plastered clearly in his eyes. That burly, muscular back seemed to tempt Arini to the touch.
After taking off his shirt, Mr. Malik turned and looked at Arini for a moment, then turned back to his original position while giving thanks.
"Thank you."
"Together."
Because Mr. Malik still looks awkward when talking to him, Arini also chose to return to tidy up their luxurious bed. Mr. Malik went into the bathroom to perform his bathing ritual.
The huft!
Arini let out a deep breath after Mr. Malik entered the bathroom. He felt a little more relieved, because since then his chest continues to beat very fast when Mr. Malik was in the room with him.
"I am really why? After marrying Mas Dodi, I never felt anything like this. I'm mediocre with Mas Dodi, yes even though there is a bit of awkwardness. However, it is not as bad as Mr. Malik," Arini muttered as he stroked his chest.
Not long after, Mr. Malik came out of the room with a towel covering his private area. The man looked much fresher. Her hair and body were still half wet, making Arini again dumbfounded.
"Yes, God! Mr. Malik is so perfect. It was only fitting that the late Madame Arniz was so infatuated with this figure of a man. And now it's happening to me. Am I going to be crazy about her, just like the late Miss Arniz?" arini murmured in the heart.
"We'd better get ready, Arini. I'm sure the waiter must have prepared dinner for us" said Mr. Malik as he dried his jet-black hair.
"Good, Mas." Arini nodded slowly and her gaze was still fixed on Mr. Malik. A sight so futile as to be missed.
Mr. Malik realized that. Actually he felt uncomfortable and awkward when Arini noticed him. However, after he realized that Arini was his legal wife, he did not want to make trouble.
Mr. Malik grabbed his night suit, then removed the towel that was still attached to his lower body. The towel glared and fell down. Seeing that, Arini reflexively closed her eyes. Even though Mr. Malik is now her husband, but he still can't afford to see the man's private area so soon.
Mr. Malik turned around and glanced at Arini with the corner of his eye. The man chuckled softly and refocused on his clothes. After finishing wearing his night suit, Mr. Malik tidied his hair by hand. He walked over to Arini who was still staring with his eyes closed.
"W-Are you done getting dressed?" ask Arini. He did not want to open his eyes and was presented with a tense view.
"Here you go, open your eyes" replied Mr. Malik, stroking the top of Arini's head gently.
Slowly Arini opened her eyes then looked at the man while smiling wryly.
"Come," he asked once more and this time the man's hand grabbed Arini's hand and led him out of the room.
Arini continued to look at the handsome face of the man who was guiding her. Mr. Malik's warm grip even felt deep into his heart.
"It's okay if I hold your hand like this?" mister Malik said without turning slightly towards Arini. The man continued walking and led Arini towards the dining room.
"Of course not, Mom. Am I not now your legal wife" replied Arini with a thumping chest.
Mr. Malik stopped his steps right in front of the dining room. He turned and looked at his wife carefully. Mr. Malik raised his hand, then touched Arini's cheek while gently stroking it.
"How about I touch you like this?"
Arini nodded her head. "Yes, of course I can."
The couple was silent for a while with such a position and with interlocking gazes.
"Ehm, Mister, Miss. Dinner is ready."
Suddenly there was the voice of a servant greeting them. The voice of the servant shocked both of them. Mr. Malik immediately pulled his hand back then looked at the maid with a smile.
"Okay, we'll be there soon."
The waiter nodded then resumed his duties. While Mr. Malik and Arini continue their steps towards the dining table.
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