Between Two Hearts
Cooperation Offer

Tiara and Jiho looked at each other. There were still many questions in his mind that were unanswered.

"Hey, why are you guys so dumb?" Ferdi asked breaking the silence.

"What do you mean, Fer?" Ask Jiho.

"My advice is yes, you guys move out of here. It's not safe for Tiara. Pity him if his thoughts continue..."

"Hmmm yeah, we'll think about it." Answer Jiho again.

It wasn't that easy leaving this memorable place with Tiara. Yes, although what Ferdi said has a point as well. The threat could come again.

"Yes, that's up to you." Answer Ferdi. "Oh yes, I bought some fruits. Usually pregnant women like the seger-seger..." Continue Ferdi again while handing the fruit parcels over to Tiara.

"You know my wife is pregnant?" Ask Jiho again.

"Yes, time in the hospital." Answer Ferdi.

"Why didn't I tell you?" Tiara asked in curiosity.

"I thought you knew, so I didn't tell you."

Tiara nodded. "Thank you, the fruit." Tiara.

Ferdi nodded and smiled. Ferdi's feeling is much better just by looking at it.

"Oh yes, I have an interesting offer for you Jiho..." Tukas Ferdi spirit.

"Yes, what is it?"

"Would you not cooperate with me?"

"you mean? What cooperation?

"Eemmhhh like this, I just called and discussed with Omku, about a business. He said here the business is growing rapidly in the culinary world and the like. And the plan is to open a cafe. Whereas I need people who are competent and know about the ins and outs of the cafe and also about this city."

"Keep..."

"You've had enough experience working in cafes or exploring the city. How about we work together?"

Jiho fell silent and just looked back at his wife.

"Watch it, I am the capital and you are the manager. The profit will be divided in two. How's it?"

"I thought about it, Fer."

"I need your answer immediately. If you are willing, I will rent out a place for business at once that you can live in. So you also don't have to leave your wife far to work." Obviously Ferdi again.

Jiho just fell silent, he looked at Ferdi as if full of questions.

"Why are you looking at me like that? I can't believe it..." Reprimand Ferdi while hitting his best friend's arm softly. She laughs. "You still suspect me?" Ask Ferdi again.

Jiho just sniffed his shoulders. I don't know what he should do.

"What do you think, baby?" Jiho asked his wife.

Tiara could only smile. "I told Aa. Whatever the decision is, I'll take it." Tiara said, leaning her head against her husband's shoulder.

"Just relax, I won't ruin your relationship again. Be happy." Ferdi said back.

They smile too.

"Unless.... Unless you hurt her and leave her again, I don't hesitate to take her back from you."

Jiho frowned. He was still confused by his friend's behavior.

"Alhamdulillah when you are conscious." Jiho Sahut. "And as for the matter of cooperation, I will discuss it again with my wife." Jiho is back.

"All right, then. Think carefully about my offer. Excuse me first" replied Ferdi, saying goodbye.

***

Nightfall.

Jiho lay down while staring at the ceiling of the room. His mind wandered far away. Should he accept Ferdi's offer? It was true, he had to have some savings for Tiara's labor costs later, he had to keep a watchful eye on the possibilities that occurred. And every month, Tiara must control the Midwife to know the development of the little one. While now his income has been reduced drastically since he did not work at the cafe anymore.

Jiho turned to look at his sleeping wife in his arms. "Sorry, baby, you're like this..." He kissed her softly

Tiara woke up, she blinked her eyes and smiled.

"Aren't you asleep?" tanyanya.

Jiho smiled. He looked at his wife with a happy feeling.

"You're not nauseous anymore, are you?" ask Jiho then.

"If I'm near Aa I feel better, and the nausea decreases..."

"Totally...?"

"Yes, the little one wants to be close to his father..."

"Smart father's son yes." said Jiho while stroking his wife's stomach. "Hmmm but by the way, who wants to stay close to who's dad? Little Dede or his mom?" ledek Jiho again.

"Eemmhhh both heheh..." Tiara laughs. He hasn't laughed like this in a long time.

"Oh yeah baby, what do you think, do we just accept an offer from Ferdi?" Jiho asked the question.

"So Aa thought about it again?" Tiara asked back.

"Yes that's it. Whaddya think? Aa also wants to hear your opinion..."

"Emmm... I follow Aa Aja's decision. What matters is I'm not far from Aa."

"Dwelt... The sweetness... How should I, darling? Aa's confused..."

"Despite all this, I think the offer from Mas Ferdi is good. Why don't you try it first?"

"Hmmm so yes..."

"Yes. I will support whatever decision Aa makes. What matters is that I stay with you."

"Huhahah's... Yes dear. Yes, we've slept again yuuk..."

***

Ferdi is awake. Heart's fidgeting. Tonight he could not sleep in peace. That means well, wanting to get her to work together. But it seems like Jiho is less like it.

Why would he want to do this collaboration? Yes, obviously, Ferdi has the capital. But that's not the real reason. There was another reason he was hiding. He wanted to see Tiara live more worthily. No, he's not gonna ruin their relationship. For Ferdi to see the woman he loved was happy, that was enough. It was just that he wanted to see her every day, see her smile and laugh. It can make his life excited. And that could only be done if they agreed to cooperate with him and stay in the shophouse he had prepared. The shophouse belonged to his uncle who had been empty for a long time. Yeah, he can't go to Jiho's house often right now. He has no reason. Do you visit your friend's house every day?

He moved up and took a photo of Tiara neatly tucked away in his wallet.

"May there be a time when I can be with you... I will wait for you." He spoke to himself in the photo.

For some reason her love for Tiara was so great, she had never felt this before. Although he had been in contact with a girl, but he was not as loving as he was to Tiara. If I had to forget about Tiara, it would be so hard.

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Sorry this time it feels shorter. And for later episodes Tiara's attitude will be much more spoiled towards her husband. Ehem-ehem... Maybe the effect of pregnancy time yes...