Since You Married Me
A Day With You
Aaron came out of the bathroom fully clothed. It looks like he has also combed his hair neatly and just put his tie up.
Zaya, who had been waiting for him, brought him a tie. Zaya pairs up Aaron's tie without asking for his approval first, and it seems that Aaron doesn't mind Zaya's actions either.
"It's done." said Zaya while commenting on the sweet smile.
Aaron responded with a slight nod and went down to eat breakfast.
"Aaron.." call Zaya.
Aaron stopped his steps and turned to Zaya.
"I've been thinking about what compensation I'm going to ask of you" Zaya continued.
Aaron was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"You can tell my lawyer right away. I told him to agree to whatever your request is. I'll sign it later." replied Aaron.
Zaya shakes.
"I don't need to see your lawyer. No need to wear a signature, just need the willingness of you." said Zaya again.
Aaron frowned both his eyebrows in confusion.
"You mean?" tanyakanya.
Zaya was silent for a moment and seemed to be composing a sentence to express her wishes.
"Date with me, Aaron." Zaya finally asked.
Aaron looked confused.
"The compensation I want from you is that you spend all day with me." added Zaya.
Aaron stayed silent for a long time.
"Why would you ask for such a thing, Zaya? You better ask for something that will be useful to you later. I'd even approve if you asked for a share of Brylee Group stock, though." Aaron finally said.
Zaya just smiled while looking down.
"I don't need any of that. Everything that is yours, I will never disturb it. I just want a good memory that I can remember before we actually end this marriage. You want to do it, right?"
Zaya looked at Aaron again expectantly.
"Date with me, Aaron. Just be my girlfriend this day." she asked again.
Aaron did not answer and just fell silent as he continued to look at Zaya.
Zaya who realized with Aaron's determination immediately understood.
"It's okay if you don't want to. Let's go down now, Albern must have been waiting for breakfast." he said with an awkward smile covering his disappointed look
Maybe Zaya's gone mad for asking Aaron the impossible. How could he expect Aaron to spend a day with him? Doesn't he know if an hour of Aaron's time is worth millions of dollars, let alone a day. Zaya cursed her own stupidity in her heart.
"Zaya.." Aaron's voice broke Zaya's daydream.
"Wait a minute" he said again, pulling out his phone. Then Aaron appears to dial someone's contact number.
"Clean my schedule today. There's something important I have to do." Aaron asked someone across the street.
Zaya's eyes widened slightly when she heard Aaron's words earlier. Then he looked at Aaron with a look of disbelief.
"I'll change my clothes first." Aaron told Zaya as he walked back into the closet, leaving Zaya still a bit stunned.
Soon Aaron came out with a more casual appearance, different from usual. But of course it does not reduce its good looks.
"Come, we have breakfast first, then we go." he said.
Zaya smiled and nodded.
They went down and walked to the dining table. It looks like Albern has been waiting there in his school uniform.
"Good morning, Ma, Pa." hello Albern.
"Good morning, baby." Zaya and Aaron say almost simultaneously. They took their seats and started breakfast.
At times Albern steals a glance at Aaron and notices his performance.
"Why?" aaron asked, noticing the question marks from Albern.
"Did Papa not go to the office today?" ask Albern at last.
Albern nodded and continued his breakfast.
That's how the two interact. Father and son are both irritable to talk and only make sounds as necessary. But Zaya knows very well, behind it all the two are very fond of each other.
After finishing her breakfast, Albern went to school to be escorted by her nanny and personal driver. Then Zaya and Aaron also entered another car.
"I'll bring my own car" Aaron said as his personal driver approached. The middle-aged man bowed and turned back away.
"Where are we going?" ask Aaron then to Zaya.
"Huh?" zaya stuttered a little.
"You said you wanted to date. So where are we going now? I've never done anything like this before" Aaron said.
Zaya who heard it just lowered her head with a slight blush.
"I-I too." - Shame on.
Aaron looked towards her, then seemed to be holding back a laugh.
"I guess you've prepared a list of what things to do while dating me." she continued.
Zaya just cleared her throat with a face that started to blush.
"Well, there's no need to follow a dating guide. Now what kind of place do you want to go?" ask Aaron later.
Zaya seemed to think for a moment.
"Beach?" muttered.
But a lot of talk, Aaron also drove his vehicle to split the streets of the deserted residential area towards the direction outside the city.
Along the way, they were both silent. Soluble in each other's minds.
Zaya directed her gaze out the window. Look at the scenery she rarely saw before. Then because he was tired of being quiet for a long time, Zaya also idly turned on the music player in Aaron's car.
A romantic song filled the car.
Zaya glanced at Aaron, seeing if Aaron was disturbed. But it seems that Aaron is not too concerned about the song of love that is singing melodious. Be they enjoy the trip with a shahdu atmosphere.
After a journey of almost two hours, they arrived at a white sandy beach. The blue sea water seemed to stretch wide throughout the eye of the beholder. The smooth outburst of the waves sounded earthy along with the whirring of the wind.
This is where Zaya and Aaron are now.
With the foot pad in one hand, they walked along the beach with their bare feet. Enjoy the soft white sand while occasionally stroking the cool of sea water.
Zaya looked at Aaron's face from the side. He looked at the replica of the Greek god with great feeling. Then his hand outstretched clutching Aaron's fingers, unheeded Aaron who looked surprised and turned towards him.
Zaya won't waste today. He'll really treat Aaron like a lover. Because after today he will lose this man forever.
Zaya pulls Aaron's hand and forces him into the water. Aaron, who initially seemed to refuse, finally wanted to not join the water play with Zaya. Unknowingly they dissolve in excitement, like two young children who have just discovered a new game.
Time goes very fast if passed along with loved ones. It also seemed to be what Zaya was now feeling. Because it does not feel the sun will return his complaint.
Zaya sits on the wet sand next to Aaron. Looks like their clothes have been partially wet. He looked at the sky that was starting to reddish with a smile. Despite spending only a few hours with Aaron, Zaya is happy. He felt that everything was more than enough. At this time he already has a sweet memory with Aaron, and can release Aaron with more spacious chest.
"You know, when I was a teenager, I had this ridiculous fantasy about the beach." Zaya's voice broke the silence.
Aaron looked, wanting to hear more.
"I imagined one day going to the beach with my dream man. Then we sat enjoying the sunset while leaning against each other. Then he would embrace me. And then kiss me.." Zaya's voice grew smaller and did not finish the sentence.
"God..." Zaya laughed covering up her feelings.
Aaron was still silent and looked at her meaningfully. Then his hand reached out to grab Zaya's head to lean against her chest.
Zaya fell silent. He sighed holding back something that rumbled on his chest. Suddenly, his tears flowed without being able to stop him.
Slowly Aaron removed Zaya's hair which covered part of his face. Then Aaron's hand came down on Zaya's wet cheek. Aaron lowered his face closer to Zaya, until the distance of their faces dwindled. And finally Zaya felt Aaron's soft lips land on her lips.
Aaron kissing.
A very soft and soulful kiss. The kiss that for seven years Zaya never got despite living as Aaron's wife.
Zaya closed her eyes. Enjoying a moment he will never get after this. Zaya will keep everything in an indelible memory. And will take her as a memory when she leaves tomorrow.
Zaya will make today a strength to live out the days ahead without Aaron.
Seriate....