3 years passed with colorful days. Edward had to deal with Dali who was grumpy, protesting, spoiled, and demanding. Nevertheless, Edward is still happy to live the day with Dali. For him, life with Dali always gives hope and color to his endless journey.
Especially after the birth of their first son, happiness is perfect. After the birth of their child, of course they realized that raising a child does require tremendous struggle. From fussing, being active, crying, to staying up all night. And since having children, they've been calling each other Mama-Papa more often to educate their son.
It's just that these two people are a bit strange, tend to be reckless. They are always having intense sex and even dare to plan the birth of a second child in the near future. So, even though their son was just over 2 years old, Dali was already pregnant again. This time, Edward was even more dizzy because Dali's cravings were getting stranger.
"Okay, Sis. The mission to deliver the laundry has been successful. Now, it's time to see Mama again," Edward said to the cute-faced boy he dropped off from the car.
The boy wore a navy T-shirt and knee-length jeans, like a handsome and adorable little boy. He could already walk, ride a bike, and speak quite clearly with the people around him. Yes, although some of the new people generally still didn't understand what the boy was saying.
"Ye, follow Mama!"
The two men walked while holding hands intimately. The father-son bond created between Edward and his son was even stronger after taking a walk together after work. Yes, even if it was just to drop off the laundry.
Edward himself, after graduating from college, became more established as he was able to expand his luxury restaurant business to become more advanced, adding new branches, followed by the construction of new projects. So, he is quite busy even though he is no longer in college.
So, it was only at times like this that Edward could pay more attention to his son. This time was the same. They were constantly engaged in ambiguous conversations as the little boy kept babbling to Edward. However, Edward was happy because with each passing day, his son was getting smarter.
When they reached the back room where Dali used to be, they were surprised by a strange sight where Dali looked very busy playing with the detergent as if he wanted to eat the detergent. Good thing the detergent hadn't been eaten yet?
"Mom, what are you doing? Didn't I already take the laundry clothes to the dry cleaner? Even if it's still there, just let it go, Ma. I don't need to bother washing clothes, Ma."
His wife turned around with a strange expression on her face while her hands were still carrying a handful of detergent. Her expression showed pleasure as she held the detergent in her hand. Then, Dali was no longer shy to inhale the scent of the detergent.
"Ih, Mama wants to eat what's that..." her son commented looking rather disgusted.
Edward who was worried of course immediately approached. What else would his wife do this time?
"Mom? What are you doing? Why are you kissing the detergent?"
Dali chuckled. She seemed very satisfied that she managed to smell the detergent during Edward's departure. In Dali's sense of smell, the detergent that he had touched when collecting dirty clothes smelled so good that it became an addiction. Even though he knew that it was impossible for him to lick or eat detergent.
"Hehehe. It smells good, Dad."
Edward could only shake his head at his wife's statement. "Geez, Ma. You have perfume that smells much better and safer, Ma. Why do you smell detergent instead? Never mind, Ma. Let's go back. Let's eat. Papa bought Mama's favorite food on the way."
Dali grumbled resentfully. His lips moved a few centimeters forward in disapproval. However, a moment later he showed a spoiled look, a sign that he wanted to.
"I don't want to. Unless Papa wants to take a family photo tonight, then I'll eat."
"Family photo? It's already maghrib, Ma. The photographers are already closed."
Edward was even more surprised at his wife's ridiculous request. Dali was really making Edward confused in this second pregnancy. There were all these illogical waivers. And of course Dali was suddenly upset at Edward's refusal.
Disappointed, Dali returned the detergent to its original container and then touched her belly which was already slightly enlarged because it was already 5 months old.
"No fun, Papa! I want to capture your pregnancy, so you'll know that Mama and Papa have photos of you when you're pregnant," Dali replied.
"You can take a photo tomorrow, Mom. The photographer must have gone home already," complained Edward.
Dali spluttered. "Come on, Dad. I want it now anyway. If not, I'll just sleep with you tonight. Right, Sis? Here, I'm sorry. He's the only one who understands me."
Dali took her son into her arms. She acted like the most hurt person in the world. Edward had a headache. Dali always had 1001 ways to make Edward unable to resist. As a result, after a long sigh, Edward agreed.
"Hmm. That's all right. I'll try to contact my colleagues, Ma. Even if you have to take care of an extra budget because it's impromptu and outside of working hours, as long as Mama is happy, Papa will give in. I'll just get ready with you for the photo session."
Dali's face lit up. He looked very happy.
"Really, Pa? Yes, it's fun. Your husband is the best husband of all time. But, Papa will wear a clown costume. Just the clothes and the wig. Your handsome face doesn't need makeup. Okay?"
"Mama! What the hell is this again? Why don't you just take a normal photo? Or a cool photo so you won't be embarrassed when people see it."
Ah, Edward was really dizzy listening to his wife's increasingly outrageous requests. However, his wife laughed out loud. It was a pleasure to see Edward tormented.
"Hihihi. It's okay. Papa has always looked neat and cool. I just wanted to capture the moment Papa dressed in a different style. I assure you, Papa's good looks will multiply," his wife broke up inexorably.
Even though Edward tried to persuade her continuously, Dali's decision was unanimous. So, forced, at this time of night, Dali and her son looked elegant in all-white clothes. Edward, on the other hand, wears a colorful clown outfit dominated by orange. Let's not forget the big clown belly that outshines Dali's pregnant belly.
Unfortunately, Edward's handsome face has to be covered by a red clown wig. Not to forget, his nose also has to be accessorized with a typical red clown nose. The only normal thing is his face, which is not made up at all. And the one who insisted on dressing him up was Dali!
Edward had to endure the embarrassment because the photographer, who was none other than his college classmate, secretly laughed at Edward's strange appearance. His friend would give Dali the thumbs up repeatedly while stifling a laugh every time Dali asked for his opinion. Of course, such devilish people agreed to see Edward tormented. Didn't Edward have the right to be furious?
Moreover, the poses of his family photos were also a lot strange because in the three-person photo, Dali and her son even looked like a one-child widow celebrating her son's birthday. Even if when the photo is together with Dali, she and Dali are competing for a big belly photo. And all that at whose request? Of course Dali's request. Until Edward wanted to go crazy!