Part 115 b

Their journey to Sydney was accompanied by several family members, including Olive, whose in-laws also joined to see them off for a while.

"Don't forget to keep in touch, Mom," Olive says in between their embrace. "I miss you."

Even though nothing's happened yet, Olive's already teary-eyed. Her eyes are glassy, but there's a smile on her face. It makes Seira choose to lovingly pat her daughter's head.

"Yeah, I'll always keep in touch. Take good care of yourself while I'm away. Don't trouble your mother-in-law, okay? Don't ask for anything weird," Seira warns promptly, greeted by laughter from Kalina.

"Oh, Seira. It's not trouble at all!" Kalina says amidst her laughter. "Besides, I'm really happy when Olive eats heartily."

"Sorry for any trouble, though," Seira sighs softly. There's actually a sense of embarrassment, but knowing Kalina won't return to the Blue Mountains immediately makes her feel somewhat relieved. So she can keep an eye on Olive, who can be quite worrisome. Not that she can't be told to be careful. Even though that concern has greatly diminished now, worries still linger in Seira's mind.

"You just accompany Robert, Seira," Gisel speaks up this time. She also accompanies her son and daughter-in-law's departure. Although she's a bit tired, she doesn't know why, her desire to come to the airport just to meet the two of them is so strong. Plus, there's Olive. The weariness she feels disappears just like that.

"Olive has her husband. She has her in-laws. She even has her grandmother taking care of her. You don't need to worry."

Seira smiles as a result. "Yeah, Mom." Sometimes it's better to give in than to keep arguing.

"We're leaving now," Robert glances at the clock on his wrist. In fifteen minutes, their plane will take off to Senayan.

Their steps are bid farewell with cheerful waves. Even when they sit in the available seats, Robert's hand still doesn't want to release its grip just like that.

"You've been quiet for a while?"

The flight they're taking isn't in a private class like a private jet. No. Robert chooses to use a commercial plane, albeit in business class. Not that there's no time to take Seira alone thousands of meters above sea level. For now, because Johan and some staff he deliberately brought to facilitate his work while in Senayan are there, using this plane is the most suitable choice.

"Nah, it's just you," Seira tosses her hair lightly. Getting comfortable in her seat.

"Happy?" Robert reaches out his hand again. Their link had momentarily broken due to seat arrangements even though they were sitting side by side. There's a gap between them where there are already some snacks and drinks served there. Seira wouldn't refuse when their hands met.

"Why should I feel unhappy?" Seira asks with a thin smile. "Your question is weird, Ro."

"It's just..." Robert sighs softly. "For the next few days, I'll be busy. I'm afraid you'll feel left out." Robert gives a kiss on the back of Seira's hand as an apology.

"I know who I married, Ro," Seira giggles. "You're overreacting."

"Ah... but the honeymoon is important for married couples, right? Why should our honeymoon be spent with reports and piles of work?"

So Seira laughs. Each laugh is truly enjoyed by Robert. His dream of living with Seira has truly been granted by God. The hand he holds onto now, he won't easily let go. Just like that. Getting her took a lot of patience. So what makes him want to let go now?

"Our plan to stay in Sydney for a while, you haven't given an answer." Robert has voiced this before, but Seira still hasn't responded. This time, he hopes Seira will speak up a bit.

"I want to accompany Olive, actually," Seira says somewhat dejectedly. "But accompanying you is my duty now."

"Don't make it a burden," Robert gently touches Seira's cheek and strokes it so softly. "I'll finish this project quickly. After that, we'll return to Jakarta. I also want to experience the moment of being a grandfather."

Seira smiles widely. "Thank you, Ro."

Robert's eyebrows furrow. "For what?"

"Your love and patience."

Ah... when it's like this, Robert feels like he wants to get to his apartment in Sidney right away. Hugging his wife so tightly and not letting go until she screams in annoyance. Then showering Seira with many kisses as a manifestation of his love that never fades over time. Unfortunately, it's just a daydream. Robert's activities in Sidney are very suffocating. He feels like throwing all the reports away, but the figures listed there make him realize that many depend on all his decisions.

"Return it, okay, my love and patience," Robert requests. This time, it's not Seira's hand that he kisses but her cheek. Very gently.

"Isn't it already returned?" Seira asks.

"When?" Robert blinks.

"Huh? I'll be patient when you have meetings. I won't resent you like a possessive wife if suddenly you have to work overtime until midnight."

Robert laughs. "What about the love? Do I still need to be patient waiting for it?"

Seira smiles. "Um... a little."

"A little?" Robert's eyes widen. "Seriously? I thought there was a lot."

The woman moistens her lips slowly. Then she leans in, and her man doesn't move away. Seira is allowed to gaze at him closely and feel the gentleness of her hand touching his face. "It grows as time goes by as long as you're content with just me." Her words are like a lively dancer moving gracefully on the dance floor. Also, when she softly speaks between Robert's lips. Savoring it with full of feelings, which Robert doesn't waste.

Taking a slight pause where Seira whispers so softly between their recent kisses. "Love you, Ro."

The declaration of love above the kiss is indeed thrilling. Blame Seira for provoking him so provocatively. Ah, when does Seira fail in teasing.

"Shit, Seira! You make me turn on!"