Part 112 b

Seira stared intently at the paper and several sheets with the logo of the hospital where Olive confirmed her pregnancy. Especially on the sheet where the results of the ultrasound of her future grandchild were clearly visible.

"What did the doctor say, Thomas?" She already had the answer to this question, but Seira still wanted to hear it from her son-in-law's mouth. Ever since she found out about this happy news, Seira had never stopped asking how the two of them were doing. When Olive took a long time to reply to Seira's chat, she called Thomas.

It was nothing. Her guess was one hundred percent correct! Olive couldn't shut up, acted strangely, her pampering couldn't be helped. It's a hassle and one more thing that is undeniable. Olive is getting more and more annoying. Seira herself shook her head at her daughter's behavior.

"Thank God she's in good health, Mom," Thomas said quietly. He tried to correct Olive's recline, who was already fast asleep. "I gave her vitamins and medicine too, because Olive's blood pressure was a bit low at the resort."

"Even though she looks healthy, you have to pay a lot of attention to Olive, Thomas."

"Yes, mom."

"Your mom didn't want to come and pick you up. She's excited about cooking, she went shopping with Koni this morning." Seira laughed. She shifted her seat slightly so she could look at Thomas. She felt very lucky that Olive's companion was as patient as Thomas. "Forgive Olive if she annoys you."

"How can Mami say that?" Thomas grimaced in embarrassment. "No, Olive's indulgence doesn't matter to me. It doesn't irritate me even though I have to wipe her da ada a lot."

Seira smiled widely. "You can be angry, as a husband you also need to be firm with Olive's attitude if it has gone too far. But don't yell at her occasionally." Suddenly Seira's voice dropped several octaves. "As long as I've raised Olive, I've never been angry in a high tone. It hurts me to know that it happened."

Thomas understood that. "I really try to keep my emotions in check, especially Olive's mood swings this time, it's really swinging, Mi," Thomas smiled slightly. "But as for yelling, I know it's very hurtful."

"Tell me if you can't tell Olive. I'm sure you know best what's best for you two to do together. I don't want to interfere too much. I'm also sure your mom wouldn't do that." Seira said wisely.

Thomas' smile grew wide.

"Mommy talks like I'm really annoying to be a wife?" asked Olive as she straightened her back slightly.

"You didn't sleep?" asked Thomas in surprise. Since they got in the car, they stopped by a Padang restaurant around Serpong where Olive ate with great enthusiasm. She even ate twice! Thomas was worried that Olive might regurgitate her stomach contents.

But no!

Olive was actually very happy to be able to eat a lot. Making Thomas and Seira relieved. As they continued their journey back to the apartment (Seira said, everyone was gathered there. Including Olive's friends. Which Seira empowered to help her in-laws prepare the dinner this time)

"No." Olive sneered at her husband. "I heard everything, Bae."

Thomas chose to pay attention to Olive instead. His seat was made comfortable by a chair that was set slightly reclined. "Want some fruit? Mummy brought grapes."

"My stomach is not a food storage sack, honey," Olive said, wagging her finger. "Why are you all quiet all of a sudden? I was talking about how clever I am."

"That's the truth, isn't it?" Seira laughed as she glanced at Olive's displeased face. "Don't be too much like that. It's dangerous. If you slip and fall, it could endanger your pregnancy."

"Yes, Mi," Olive said with a bent face. "I was too excited to see Mami earlier."

Seira shook her head and sighed softly.

"But I'm curious, is Mami not busy to pick me up?"

Seira's eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Didn't you ask, huh?"

Olive chose to just nod. "Really? I suddenly forgot."

"My business with Aunt Sofia is all settled. There are no obstacles either. The bridesmaid dresses are all okay, really. It's just yours that hasn't been tried on yet."

Olive nodded in understanding. The cell phone at her side vibrated softly. Making a small buzz where the center of her attention was now. Riana's name appeared on the screen complete with ...

"Ih! How rude of them!"

"Why, Bee?" asked Thomas in surprise.

"That, you know, dear. Mom didn't share my mango pudding!"

Seira laughed. What Thomas said was true; Olive was getting spoiled and magical.

Just for the mango pudding, Olive talked all the way to the door without stopping. Not to mention her phone conversations with Riana, most of which were in an unaccepting tone. She even went as far as saying, "You can't wipe my belly! What a stingy auntie!!!"

***

His honeymoon may have been a failure, but Thomas never once regretted coming to Sumba. He only ended up in the resort without enjoying how the pressure of the sea water crushed him. The area for sky diving at Nihiwatu, a bit far from the resort. Because the waves around the resort are quite large. But mostly used for free surfing. Unfortunately, Thomas is not yet adept at playing the special skateboard.

Despite everything he experienced, Thomas was grateful. They returned to Jakarta safe and sound, with nothing missing, and Olive's condition was nothing to worry about. Thomas smiled slightly at the memory. By now they had arrived at the boarding house. Olive didn't want to stay in the apartment.

She said, "I miss my own room, Mi."

No one could resist Olive's wishes. After all, Thomas understood a little, maybe even though they were provided with a separate place, Olive still hadn't adjusted. Luckily, her mother-in-law was not too insistent on holding Olive back. One thing that Seira emphasized.

"Get enough rest, yes. Tomorrow, can you accompany me to test the food?" said Seira while gently stroking her daughter's hair.

Olive was excited when it came to going out with her mother.

"Why aren't you sleeping yet?" asked Olive in a slightly hoarse voice. She tried to open her eyes because she was so sleepy. But she felt something was missing as she felt around her. Ah... her husband still wasn't asleep. What are you waiting for? Olive remembered that their leave was still a bit long, but rest was necessary, right? Why postpone it?

She wanted to babble all the way down memory lane. But unfortunately, the drowsiness was quite heavy. Making him can only stretch his arms. Ask Thomas to enter his embrace.

"Looking at my wife's face. Is that not allowed?" Thomas couldn't resist what Olive wanted. If usually his wife was in his arms, this time it was his turn. He was the one being held by his wife. But Thomas didn't make any comments. He chose to just enjoy it.

"You can," Olive chuckled. "Hold her tight."

"Is there no pressure on his stomach?"

Olive chuckled softly. "You can use feelings, right?" She closed her eyes slowly. "Come on, get some sleep. We have a lot to do tomorrow."

"Don't get tired, okay?" Thomas asked carefully.

"Yes, dear." This time there was nothing for Olive to debate except for herself who nodded obediently to Thomas' words just now. "Besides, there's you, right? Why should I be afraid?"

Thomas rubbed Olive's back. Let his wife quickly return to dreamland. Rather than him arguing about careful matters where Olive is a very sensitive person. It's better to give in, right?

"Bunny is strong, honey. Her mom is strong, too. Her hobby is petakilan. Bunny will definitely be a boy."

"Whether it's a boy or a girl is the same for me, darling." Thomas said.

"Twins?" asked Olive with her eyes wide open. "How come I'm scared of twins?"