At noon, Ethan was sitting relaxed in a cafe located not far from his office. He and Andrew had lunch while listening to music and relaxing drinking coffee and having a snack. the man tried to distract his wife and children by hanging out and chatting with his trusted employee.

"How is your relationship with Alexa? Are you guys dating and are going to be serious about getting married?" asked Ethan.

"Not sure, sir. She doesn't want to accept me before I come directly to see her father," replied

Andrew smiled shyly because he didn't usually talk about his romance with Ethan.

Ethan smiled faintly and said "that means you have to move fast, Drew. Even though Alexa is a tomboy and cold, she can attract men quickly, especially since many people like her."

"Really," Andrew asked, raising an eyebrow.

Ethan nodded, then took a sip of his still-hot coffee. "She's good at attracting a man's attention. You're fascinated by her too, right?" he asked

"Yes, sir. She is interesting and cute," Andrew replied as he dipped his french fries with sauce, then devoured them.

"By the way, don't call me like that because I already think of you as a friend," said Ethan.

"Uh yes, sir ...uh ... I meant Ethan." Andrew still looks awkward, because he is used to calling him 'sir' according to his position.historical

Ethan suddenly remembers the sweet moment of the first night he made love to Luna, when the cafe owner played Ellie Goulding's song, "Love me as you do". it was the song he played while dancing with Luna on the balcony in front of his room. Again the man was hit by a sense of confusion and made him no longer taste good.

"Why, sir?" asked Andrew, still referring to Ethan as "sir." Maybe he's still shy.

"I remember Luna," replied Ethan, looking down and trying to stay strong.

"Patience, she will come back to you," Andrew coaxed. He looked pityingly at Ethan who seemed no longer excited. the man understood how sad his boss was to be separated from his wife and twins, even if only temporarily.

"He didn't call me at all." Ethan looked at the outside of the cafe with a blank stare because Luna's image was always on his mind.

"Then you should call," suggested Andrew.

"I'll try it, who knows if it's picked up," said Ethan. He immediately took his smartphone from his pants pocket, then called Luna.

Until many times called, Luna still did not answer. This made Ethan even more upset. Moreover, he also longs to make video calls to see Keenan and Keyra.

Ethan took a deep breath, then put his phone back. "Not picked up. Maybe she's still too lazy to talk to me."

"You have to be patient. Sometimes, women do have to be given time to themselves so they can think clearly. There are times when she will miss you without you continuing to call or apologizing," Andrew said.

"You mean I should shut up?" asked Ethan, frowning.

"Not completely but just giving her time to calm down so she doesn't get emotional and she can think straight," Andrew answered wisely.

Ethan sighed and nodded in understanding. But he felt even sadder because he couldn't treat his longing. miss it hurt him. The man immediately got up from the chair without finishing his coffee.

"Let's go back to the office," he said.

"Okay."

Andrew immediately got up from the chair as well. Ethan immediately paid for his food and coffee, then quickly left the restaurant followed by Andrew.

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When the time showed nine o'clock at night, Luna was lying down while listening to music through her smartphone. She played Lana Del Rey's song Black Beauty. The song with the slow music caught her attention and he felt sad again.

the twins are already sleeping, Gita and Anna are also resting. Luna contemplated as she absorbed every strain of slow music that made her sad and reminded her of Ethan. Yes, even though she wanted to stay away for a while, it was undeniable that she missed her husband.

'Is this Love? But why did he hurt? I punished him, but I also felt tormented by this loneliness. Had I asked to be picked up immediately, he would have remained unchanged. Since he hasn't called again, he must have run away busy working overtime.'

Luna contemplates and has a bad opinion of Ethan. She felt sick for her own decision, but she also felt a little at ease and could understand her feelings that she did need Ethan by her side right now.

'If you hadn't succumbed to Edward's instigation, maybe I wouldn't have been so disappointed. How could a man as gentle as you be able to ignore me? I miss you who are spoiled and don't make any promises, but show more sincerity of love.'

Luna got out of bed and approached Keenan and Keyra to see if they were still asleep or not. It turned out that the twins were still sleeping soundly wearing the sweater that Ethan had bought. She opened the mosquito net and leaned down to kiss the two little angels, then closed them again.

Luna took the shirt Ethan left behind when he was in Batam three months ago, then put it on. although very oversized, she still wears it because to make her feel like in her husband's arms. The young mother lay back on the bed and hugged the bolster, then turned off the music on her smartphone.

'Did you miss me, Ethan? are you still sleeping hugging your negligee and kissing Keenan and Keyra's clothes? Why don't you call me again? You should have convinced me instead of being silent like this,'

Luna still refrained from contacting Ethan first. because she wanted her husband to be self-determined without having to be coded. Slowly the young mother's eyes closed as she felt the warmth in her husband's shirt.

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Ethan just got home and immediately walked into his room. he immediately threw his body on his king-size bed which used to be a hot struggle between him and Luna. The man fingered the side where his wife usually lay.

'I miss you so much, Honey. usually, I always see you drinking milk with a sour face because of boredom. But that's what always makes me excited and love you more. Usually, I lie on your lap, I want you to be here. Do you also feel the same? what should I do to make you ask for it back?'

Ethan had a monologue with himself while imagining that Luna was beside him. He became increasingly restless and got out of bed. The man walked out of the room into the twins' room.

Ethan's gaze focused on the toy he had recently bought hanging from Keenan and Keyra's crib. He walked over to the toy and turned it on. There was a sense of longing for the two babies that made him even more restless. The man went to the closet and took the baby's clothes.

Ethan lay back down while hugging Luna's negligee, who had also slept with him last night. He also put the clothes of the two twins who still smelled the distinctive baby scent on his face. Slowly the man sleeps with the antidote to his longing.