It's Not My fault
Chapters. 18

BSM Chapter. 18

Laura breathed fretfully as she opened an incoming chat message from Tia Bagaskara, Theo's older sister who is married and has a beautiful and cute daughter.

Tia invites Laura and Rere to attend the birthday celebration of Mikaila, Tia's five-year-old daughter. Mikaila's birthday celebration will be held this afternoon in one of the largest malls in the city.

Laura refused to accept the invitation. Not that Laura meant disrespect, only that she became restless because she remembered Lely, her mother-in-law. The anniversary celebration will certainly be an event for Lely to show off the happiness of Tia who already has children. It will also be used by Lely to insinuate him.

However, in order to keep the relationship well-established, inevitably Laura must agree when Tia asks him to come. With Rere, he went to the birthday celebration after buying a gift for Mikaila. And the cake shop had to close in order to fulfill the invitation of her sister-in-law.

“Happy birthday, Mika.” Crouching down, Laura opened her one hand, inviting Mika to hug her. While one hand holds a paper bag containing a small gift for Mika.

Mika, as she greeted. The cute little girl came to hug Laura happily. His face looks cheerful. Only one face seemed gloomy when he saw Laura coming. Lely, her mother-in-law.

“Still Aunt,” says Mika so take off hugs.

“This gift from Aunty for Mika.”

“Waaah ... Thanks a lot, Auntie. Mika is happy to see Aunt again.” Sumringah, Mika was happy to receive a gift from Laura. Before Laura opened the store, Mika often entrusted Tia to Laura if Tia went to work. But now, Laura is getting preoccupied with her activities in the store, so Tia decides to leave Mika in daycare. It was also Lely preoccupied with all sorts of his arrows.

“Still yes, Ra. You have taken the time to come. Oh yeah, I thought you were coming with Theo,” Tia said. He was actually surprised, why lately Laura and Theo are rarely seen together. Not like the beginning of a marriage. No matter how busy Theo was, the man always took the time to be with Laura. But now, both Theo and Laura, have been preoccupied with their respective work.

“Theo has been busy for a while lately, Brother Tia.” Sharing a smile, acting as if everything was all right, Laura hoped that Tia would not ask too many questions about her household. Especially if you talk about the descendants. Laura really has no answer. For even now, he is still waiting.

“You are, Ra. You should be a little more assertive with your husband. At least, scold him. Ask for a little time for you to be together. From what you noticed, you are rarely seen together. You are both busy. Brother is just worried, don't let it become a gap between the two of you. Today yes, Ra, actors lurk everywhere.”

Horrified also actually heard Tia's words. And to be honest, Laura was worried about the same thing. It was also in his mind if it was possible that Theo had another woman. But the possibility was small, because Laura still trusted Theo. Laura believes that there is no more time for them to be together, it is due to Theo's busyness in reaching his target. After all, Theo worked hard for their future. Laura was still clinging to that belief.

However, what if one day Laura gets a different reality. That his trust was mortgaged? Can Laura accept it?

“Sister Tia knows for herself what Theo is like. He is very loyal to his work. I'm so proud of Theo. He is hardworking, very responsible to his family as well as his job.” Not wanting to be pitied, only that reason was always Laura's shield in responding to every talk that stifled her chest.

Tia didn't give a rebuttal. Because it's true. Theo is a hard worker, very ambitious. But for one thing, Theo just resigned to the circumstances. Either because he was tired of fighting, or maybe he didn't want it anymore. Tia was made to wonder. However, Tia also wanted to see her sister's household happy, complete like everyone else's household.

“Who are you coming with, Laura?” lely asked as he approached.

“Theo where?” he continued while looking for Theo figure among other invited guests.

“I came with Rere, Mom. Theo busy.”

“You told Theo, right? Did he know he was coming here?” Lely turned the question to Tia.

“Already, Mom. He said he'd come. I thought he was coming with Laura. That's why I'm surprised, Laura herself.”

“Maybe your sister is busy. Yes already, we just wait.”

“Itu Om Theo come with a beautiful aunt.” Suddenly Mika said while pointing her index finger towards Theo who was seen coming together with Feli. The so-called beautiful aunt Mika. Simultaneously all turned.

Unlike Laura, who appears as is. Not paying no attention to appearance, it's just that Laura feels comfortable with her simple appearance. Natural and not too self-imposing. Only a pair of observant eyes were able to see Laura's beauty.

“Halo, Mika. Happy birthday yes, dear.” Theo bowed, hugging Mika tightly. Then kiss her cheek.

“Still, Om Theo. Mika is happy Om Theo came. Mika kangeeen very same Om,” said Mika happy.

“But sorry yes, Om does not bring gifts for Mika.”

“It's okay, Om.”

“Happy birthday yes Mika is beautiful,” said Feli sharing her sweet smile.

“Still aunty gorgeous.”

“Tante has a small gift for Mika. May Mika like yes gift from Aunt.” Feli thrust a large tote bag to Mika. Which Mika received with a happy face. The tote bag contains Mika's favorite panda doll. A large panda. Mika was really happy to receive it.

“Waaah .... The doll is huge. Mika likes. Thanks yes, Beautiful aunt.”

“Iya, equally dear.”

If asked, honestly, there was a feeling of jealousy whack Laura feelings when she saw Theo coming with Feli. Feli is young, single, and beautiful. Which man will not be tempted by his beauty.

Not afraid Theo is interested in other women, let alone women like Feli. Not that Laura wasn't confident. Only, what Tia said a moment ago was worth considering. The gap in time and togetherness between himself and Theo is not to create distance and become a gap someday.

“Waaah ... Who is this beautiful woman? Why not introduce to Mom, Theo.” Lely said, praising the other women, as if there was no figure of Laura among them.

“Emm ..” Theo was a little surprised. He realized that Laura was among them. He looked at Laura for a moment, then he chose to approach Laura, embracing her affectionately.

“Oh yes, Ma'am, Sister Tia. Meet, this is Feli, my coworker.” Theo said as he hugged the embrace on Laura's shoulder. As if to signal that she only belongs to Laura.

Feli gave a sweet smile, as sweet as his face. And the one who looks most enthusiastic is Lely. Who looks happy Theo came with a beautiful woman.

The sight stifled her chest, shrinking a feeling of envy in Laura's heart. Disappointed with Lely's attitude. He seemed to think his presence was meaningless.

Laura could only sigh, trying to strengthen her heart in silence. There was at least Theo currently beside him. Which was enough to strengthen him even with just an embrace.

“Feli, a pretty name, as pretty as the person. Try if Theo meets you first. Surely now I have to draw..”.

“Mother!” Theo interrupted quickly, half rebuking Lely. Lely's words ended up hanging in the air.

“Sorry, I'm sorry to go to the toilet for a while,” said Laura immediately left a group of people who want to make her self-esteem stepped on.

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