Merried With Mr. Millionaires
Returnees

“Eduard's prison time is over. Tomorrow he's free.”

“Papa don't lie, tomorrow Dad's home?”

“Again Papa never lies.”

Filio crossed his hands in front of his chest. “Papa once lied, said he wanted to take Fio to see Dad. But the proof is Fio's stay,” protests Filio.

“Papa leaves Fio because Mom threatened Papa.”

“Do not make up Arsya,” said Averyl with great emphasis.

Filio walked up to Averyl, and hugged his mother's arm. “Why Fio and Fiona can't meet Dad?”

Averyl rubbed the top of Filio's head, his first son. “Besok Fio can meet Dad, and mom will not ban it anymore.”

After giving birth five years ago, Averyl never let his children meet Eduard. He felt it was appropriate punishment, however Averyl had to make sure that Eduard could hold his word. And it won't harm his little family anymore.

Fiona who had been eavesdropping behind the wall had finally opted out with an awkward smile. “Can Fiona meet Dad?”

Averyl stretched out both hands. He smiled happily as Fiona hugged him tightly. “Thank you Mom,” said Filio and Fiona together.

“Sama-sama dear,” Averyl hugged tightly his two twins. The grace that was present at the time of the wound that Eduard had incised was quite great.

“Tomorrow morning, please come here yes Arsya.”

Arsya nodded. All this time Arsya knew how devastated Averyl was. Go home to a psychologist to cure her trauma, while pregnant with Filio and Fiona. And Arsya knows very well that this news is not easy for Averyl.

“I'll stay here, can?”

Averyl nodded. “Please.”

That morning Filio and Fiona had finished preparing. Their faces looked very excited.

“You're ready to meet Dad?”

“Siap Pa,” Reply Filio.

“Mother is not out of the room?” ask Fiona.

“Let Papa talk to Mom first, you guys wait in the car ya.”

Fiona walked towards the exit, followed by Filio. It's not Filio's name if he doesn't insult his sister. Filio pulled Fiona's hair.

“Fio!” snapped Fiona.

Instead of being afraid, Filio stuck out his tongue and ran. Arsya smiles at Fiona and Filio's adorable behavior. There was regret in his heart, if the accident happened maybe he would not be alone as he is now. Lonely, in staying away by his wife and future baby for all eternity.

Arsya sighed. He walked into Averyl's room and knocked on his door.

“Averyl let's go.”

Averyl opened the door and smiled at Arsya. “Go first, I'll catch up.”

Arsya's guess is right, Averyl asked her to come here because she wasn't ready to meet Eduard.

“Alright then I leave yes,” said Arsya.

“Titip kids yes.” Averyl was happy to see Arsya smile. Even though behind that smile Averyl could see the sadness on Arsya's face.

Averyl went back into his room. His views examined every corner of his bedroom wall that filled with photos of Eduard.

Averyl took the box. Releasing one photo at a time Eduard. He didn't want Eduard to know if his longest picture was pretty much in their room, it was a shame.

***

Eduard was cleaning his body. Today was his freedom day, and he was able to meet Averyl and his twins.

Eduard's mind drifted away, remembering how he could willingly serve Averyl's sentence. Being imprisoned for five years was very difficult for Eduard, but he could not choose to part with Averyl.

What Eduard loves most is his destruction, while the police find no attachment between his mother's murder and Namira's. Rice had already become porridge, now it was only regret that Eduard felt. At least with this second chance he would no longer waste Averyl.

After he finished preparing, Eduard signed a few letters. All his business was done Eduard came out he was surprised to see his two twins who were so similar to Eduard. So far Averyl has not allowed anyone to bring his child to Eduard, even just showing a photo should not be.

“Dad,” shouted Filio as he ran towards Eduard and hugged him tightly.

Arsya glanced at Fiona who was still sitting next to her not approaching Eduard. “Fiona why?” ask Arsya.

“Daddy is so ugly Pa, not the same as in the photo that I showed to Fiona,” said Fiona honestly.

Eduard who heard it only smiled. “This is dear,” call Eduard.

The frightened Fiona chooses to hide behind Arsya's body. “Papa Fiona scared,” shrewd Fiona.

“Apaan the hell you are Fiona, so scared,” Filio quipped.

Fiona's head peeked out from behind Arsya's arm. Poked out his tongue to mock Filio.

Eduard pulls Filio's small hand to approach Fiona. He aligns his body with Fiona's small body. Eduard's hand stroked Fiona's hair affectionately.

Fiona was just silently glued, scrutinizing every inch of Eduard's face while recalling the photo of her father that Averyl showed. “Fiona's lips look like Mother's, beautiful,” praise Eduard with admiration. Just like Averyl's lips.

Fiona's cheeks flushed red as she received praise from her father. All this time no one praised her as beautiful other than Averyl. Filio always said that he was ugly, not to mention Arsya never defended when Filio mocked him ugly.

“Mother is not coming?” ask Fiona Eduard.

Fiona's head shook. “No, said Papa Mother is busy arranging the heart so-”

Arsya swiftly shut Fiona's mouth. He smiled awkwardly as Eduard looked at him. “Averyl is cooking quite a lot of food to welcome your arrival,” said Arsya chimed.

“Papa must not lie, I was in the room.”

“It is better let's go home the others must have been waiting,” invite Arsya.

“Which other person is Pa?” ask Fiona curiously.

“Oma, Opa and Aunt Asyila.”

“Why Aunt Asyila should come too,” complained Filio.

“Tante Asyila also wants to welcome Father. Why Aunty Asyila?”

Filio's lips pursed.

“Kak Fio does not like it, because Aunt Asyila likes to pinch her cheeks ka Fio very tight. By the way kayak gini. ‘ih adorable yes you, very similar to Eduard’ continues to run out that Fio cheeks red-red,” said Fiona while demonstrating the way Asyila talk.

“Fiona watch out for you,” threatened Filio.

Fiona who was afraid in jahili Filio chose to run towards the car.

Filio, who does not accept Fiona's taunts, runs after Fiona. While Eduard and Arsya smile at the adorable behavior of Filio and Fiona.

***

Averyl had finished taking pictures of Eduard. He put it in the warehouse. Averyl returns to the room, his manic stare at the photo of baby Filio and Fiona. Then switch on the photo of Selfi herself who ciu’m by Eduard. There was a deep sense of joy mixed with sadness in Averyl's heart. These were the fondest memories before they all became very bitter memories in Averyl's life.

Averyl's tears just fell. Quickly removing it, Averyl felt he should not be sad. This was the beginning for the happiness of his life with Eduard and the children.

Averyl's finger stroked Eduard's smiling face. “Hopefully you can keep your promise Ed.”

Averyl was shocked when the door to his room was knocked. He walked up to the door and opened it quickly.

Averyl thought that Alana was knocking on the door, she displayed her best smile to cover the veil on her face. But the smile faded as he looked at Eduard's body standing in front of the door.

“Ed-eduard.”