Temptation Sister Ipar
Chapter 53

Julia and Hendry sat face to face in the study. Hendry deliberately invited Julia to talk in his workroom so that their chat was not heard by other residents of the house.

Moments of silence, Hendry gives a probing look that makes Julia swallow her saliva several times. Julia's feelings began to flail, her face looking increasingly panicked. Though Hendry has not said anything, but Julia felt already interrogated by Hendry's gaze full of investigation.

"On your Papa giving Bella a position in the company and other news circulating, is all that true.?" Hendry was just flat-spoken, but sounded like he was pressing in Julia's ear.

Julia shook her head slowly, she did not not know, but was confused as to what to answer. Julia is also afraid of looking bad in Hendry's eyes if it justifies the rumors circulating about her. That's why Julia also hides about the condition of her mother who suddenly got sick and had to get special care in the hospital.

"Don't tell me you don't know Julia. Your mama will definitely not be silent if the news is not true, then why not give a clarification.? The news has spread, not only in the company of Papa Baskoro alone."

"Some of my business associates even confirmed the news to me today." Hendry said he did not think.

Hendry doesn't even know anything, but in a crowd of questions by people because of his position as Julia's husband and daughter-in-law Baskoro, the person who announced that Bella was the only biological child.

Julia reflex shook her head to deny the news in front of Hendry.

"Maybe there's a misunderstanding here, I'll call Mama and Papa to ask you that." Julia said with a stiff smile. In fact, being relaxed is not easy for someone who is hiding a lie.

Hendry seemed to sigh, it was impossible to also urge Julia to explain the situation, because Julia did not seem to know about the news.

Actually Bella is more appropriate to come and asked for an explanation, because Baskoro conveyed it along with Bella beside him. But Hendry wanted to confirm with Julia first, because he was sure Julia would know something. Unfortunately Julia could not provide any clarity from the rumors circulating.

...*****...

Hendry got off the bed slowly, as much as he could not make the move that would wake Julia up. His wife seemed to have fallen asleep, even sleeping earlier than usual. Hendry fingers are suspicious, because Julia was seen deliberately sleeping early to avoid it. As if scared at a question like this afternoon.

As he got out of bed, Hendry grabbed his phone on the nightstand. He walked very slowly, occasionally turning to the bed, making sure his wife was still asleep and did not notice it coming out of bed.

Hendry opened the balcony door of the room, then exited and again closed the door carefully.

Once on the balcony, Hendry seemed free to compartmentalize his cellphone. Typing something to send to Bella just to make sure Bella's number can be dialed. Seeing the chat he sent was already checklist 2, Hendry hurriedly called him while looking for a position a little further from the balcony door.

Across the street, Bella receives a call from Hendry, holding a business book in his hand. Since being trusted to lead while his Papa company, Bella is determined to learn the business. After all, overtime the company will be hers, Bella feels the need to have business knowledge to maintain the company in order to keep growing.

"Yes, what's up.?" Sapa Bella flat. He actually did not want to interact with Hendry anymore, although in his little heart it was difficult if he had to be completely separated from Hendry. But back again to the fact, that Hendry's love is greater for Julia and it is impossible to let go of his wife.

"You haven't slept yet.?" Ask Hendry. He actually knew that Bella had not slept, because during Bella's stay at home, her sister-in-law rarely slept under 9.

"There are some things to do before going to bed." Answer Bella relax.

"Before Mas Hendry never called me outside office hours, something urgent.?" Bella did not want to guess, she felt strange in contact with Hendry when the man was at home. Usually, Hendry will only call him during office hours, precisely when he is not with Julia. That's just a few times.

Hendry seemed hesitant to speak, which is why he was silent for a few seconds before finally answering Bella's words.

"Actually I have some things to ask you. But it seems like it's better to just talk directly so that everything is clear and there are no misunderstandings." Said Hendry who suddenly denied his intention to ask Bella over the phone.

"Tomorrow I'll ask you directly. We meet at the apartment after we get home." Answer Hendry. She made Bella curious because she didn't ask.

"I closed the phone first. Don't sleep too late. See you tomorrow, I miss you." Said Hendry while carving a shady and charming smile even though he realized his smile could not be seen by Bella.

"Hmm, I get it." Answer Bella flat.

Hendry then disconnected his phone connection and attempted to remove the trace by deleting the chat and call history. So any time Julia holds her phone, there's no need to worry there's evidence of infidelity there.

But it looks like fate has already outlined Julia knowing her husband's affair. Because a few minutes ago Julia just eavesdropped on Hendry's phone with someone. Julia was convinced that the man was a woman and certainly had a special relationship with Hendry.

Before her existence is realized by Hendry, Julia hurriedly returns to bed and pretends to sleep as before.

Yes, Julia is deliberately pretending to sleep early who is free from the discussion of rumors circulating.

But Julia did not expect her decision to pretend to sleep instead led her to get an astonishing fact she had never imagined before.

It was like a dream to hear Hendry say miss someone, considering that Hendry had been very loyal and not interested in other women out there.

Now when Hendry shows the outbreak of infidelity, Julia is not angry or upset with Hendry, but instead angry at the person who became her husband's affair.

"Breng-s3k, what kind of cheap woman dares to tease my husband.!" Julia's mind is full of rage.

He was impatient to meet the woman and teach her a lesson for seducing Hendry.

In Julia's mind, she deeply trusted Hendry who was so loyal and had a great love for her. To blame others without knowing what the truth is.

Without trying to introspection, and not trying to realize his mistake that might make Hendry could not stand and finally the affair.

Julia is overconfident and considers herself so perfect as a wife that it is impossible to cheat on her.

...*****...

The next morning after waking up, Julia still acted normally to Hendry. Julia also didn't discuss anything about the conversation she heard last night. What Julia has told people again to follow Hendry today, because who wants to be taught a lesson okeh Julia is the woman who became the affair of Hendry.

Julia got out of bed when she saw Hendry wearing a shirt. The woman approached Hendry to help him button up his shirt.

"Today I came home late, there were some clients who asked to meet to discuss the project." Said Hendry while watching Julia whose daughter-in-law was buttoning a shirt.

The movements of Julia reflex stopped, her facial expression also changed drastically. There was a rage that she could not forget about Henry when she found out that her husband was lying to her. But Julia's reaction did not last long, she was smart enough to hide her anger in front of Hendry.

"No problem. Looks like I'm going to Mama's house today, too. I have to make sure the news isn't right." Julia was full of lies.

Hendry did not comment much, he only told Julia to be escorted by the driver when going to his mother's house later.