Suddenly a Husband
Maybe It's In The Trap

"If you want to cry, cry. Please, until you are satisfied. You can also think of me as your own father. I mean, I also have a daughter that I love very much, see it sad then break my heart. No father will ever be able to see his daughter cry." I said, not understanding if it was a trap.

"Be .. Can I really think of a father as my own? I'm really happy. It felt like that miss was a little treated. My father, we haven't seen each other in a long time. Though moments like this, even though my age has grown but I really need his figure. Now I'm a kara, totally lost direction." Nilam looked very sad.

"Yes, I know. Whatever the age of the child, but for his parents he is still a child who needs his parents. Moreover, you are not married yet, it must need someone to guide you. Do you have any other family still alive?"

"Unfortunately not, sir. I am an only child, I have no other family. My parents have long since died. That's why I'm so lonely."

I remember my daughter, Caca. If Yohana and I don't exist, she'll be just like this kid. He will have no other family. "No problem, from now on I am your family. I also have a daughter. I'll introduce you to him and my wife. I'm pretty sure you'll be good friends."

We both went back to the office. Until there, I just realized that our togetherness will be the source of people's gossip. But, as Nilam said, it doesn't matter, most importantly we don't do anything. I offered to be his parents. She's not too far with my daughter either.

***

"Ben," Mahen came to see me when he came home, he happened to be here because we had a new project. "I followed everything about you and honestly I was surprised by the news. It was about that intern. I'm pretty sure you're not really serious about him. But Ben, whatever your purpose may be, don't be so naive, because young girls like that have a thousand and one ways to get into our lives. Their only goal is one that is!" Mr. Mahen stressed to me about Nilam. It seemed like the news had spread until the former chief official came to know. "Ben, if you've been caught in their trap then it will be difficult to get out so stop. Whatever you're looking for, don't mess with them. I don't know how promo this girl is, but whatever it is, she must have bad intentions. He's after something from you."

"Wait a minute, sir. It seems like this is just a misunderstanding. That intern, Nilam, right? He and I are nothing. I mean, even by entering it, I don't understand. We are only limited to superiors and subordinates. That's it." I tried to explain, our interaction was only twice and it didn't feel like an exaggeration.

"OK, I trust Ben because according to Reni and Bili you are a loyal husband and love your wife very much. Which makes me worry just ...." He seemed hesitant to continue.

"What, sir?" I'm urgent, don't want any hanging talks.

"Kids? Oh, no problem. My wife and I have one daughter. It was also what made me sympathize with that apprentice. Not more. Although our daughter is only an adopted child, but our affection for her is the same as for our own biological children. God didn't mean for my wife to have children for me, but God gave us another child and for me and my wife that was more than enough." I said casually, after what I felt.

"Ben, somehow you actually feel, but our kid's habit is the glue of love. As with any amount of treasure and high rank, without children marriage would be tasteless. I want to give you one solution, one that will also help me because honestly I have put a lot of hope in you, Ben. I am sympathetic and amazed at all the things you have. Responsibility, hard work, honesty, loving family. All of that, interesting to me and honestly I'd like to match you up with my daughter."

"Huh? Father's daughter?" Although I do not know the family of Mr. Mahen, but I know his family. Wife and two children. The first boy and the second girl. Zaskia's name, her age is quite far adrift with me. All I know is that Zaskia was married about five years ago. Yohana and I were in attendance at the grand event. Then who does he mean? And also I already have a wife, why also offered another woman.

"Yep, Zaskia, my daughter. He got divorced about a year ago. Her ex-husband disappointed me and there was trauma because my daughter needed no good. She miscarried twice because of her husband. I love playing with my hands and spending all my daughter's savings. That's why I thought of finding a soul mate for her."

"Sir, I'm sorry, but I'm married and I love my wife very much."

"Yes, I get it, Ben. But after I consider, there is no harm if my daughter becomes a second wife. I spoke to him and he was no problem. He's actually given up on his life, Ben. Because of her ex-husband's sinister. So, will you be her husband, Ben?"

I took a deep breath. If he thinks I'm close to an intern because I want a kid, it's wrong. I used to really want to have my own offspring, but after adopting Caca, it was enough. Can't we control God. Not everything we want we can get.

"Sir, the matter of remarrying, I am very sure that I am not the right person to do it. My love for my wife is huge. I will not be double, especially for reasons of wanting children. Too much debt I owe him, make up for it just by accompanying him until the end of my age."

"Hmmm, all right, Ben. But remember, whenever you change your mind, you should know I really wish you could be my daughter-in-law!" Mr. Mahen patted me gently on the shoulder. Then he left my room which used to be his room.

My head is throbbing, I hope this story never reaches Johana's ears. Now all I think about is going home. I have to go see my woman, enough to keep her distance. He should know, I'm so tormented if we have to stay away like this!