Trial Marriage Husband : I Am CEO's Plaything

The vast blue sky above the roof of their car started to turn yellowish. It was already dusk, the car Rangga was driving finally entered the city of Jakarta. They arrived nearly two hours later. Rangga only needed to drive a few more kilometers before they both reached their destination.

Lisa opened her eyes and woke up from her sleep. She found the car she was in stopped in front of Rangga's house. She rubbed one of her eyes which felt heavy as she adjusted her seat. 

Lisa looked to the right, staring at Rangga who looked so serious and silent. 

"Lis," Rangga called quietly. The man shook her shoulders without looking at her.

"I'm awake," Lisa replied briefly.

"Oh, okay. We've arrived, let's go down. "

Rangga opened the rear trunk and unloaded some of Lisa's belongings. The man had paid for her boarding house in Bekasi while she was still lying on the hospital's bed. The rest of Lisa's belongings in the boarding house would be sent via cargo service tomorrow morning. This way Lisa didn't have to bother taking care of it all by herself.

When the two friends entered the house, Mrs. Sumiyati greeted them happily with a slightly surprised expression.

"Miss Lisa! It's been a long time. I've been waiting for a long time for you to visit… Please come," said Mrs. Sumiyati as she helped Lisa carry her suitcase.

"Wow, Mrs. Sumiyati, it's been a long time. Thank you for helping me," Lisa replied pleasantly.

"Ah, it's already my job. Come on in, the room is ready."

Lisa stepped into the living room, looking away, her eyes wandering around the corners of the room. In the past, when Julian was still living with Rangga, Lisa often visited the house.

Not much had changed since she lost contact with Rangga last time. Only a few pieces of furniture that previously existed were no longer there. The family room was still the same as before. 

This room, however, left a deep impression in her mind. It was in the room that she shared together, spending her time having fun with Julian. Ah, she really missed Julian's laugh. It was a pity that the boy did not live at his father's house.

Mrs. Sumiyati brought Lisa's suitcase to the guest room on the second floor that Rangga had prepared. Behind her, Lisa followed while looking around her.

When Lisa entered the guest room, she was stunned to see a stretch of red carpet with colorful furniture. White linens with very feminine floral embroidery, matching curtains, and a pair of downy slippers.

Between the shock and the amazement, she wondered how much the man was willing to spend his fortune on her. She could only stand in silence, staring at the room with a look of admiration.

"Miss Lisa, what's wrong? Don't you like the design?" Mrs. Sumiyati asked.

"Lis, if you don't like the interior, I'll replace it tomorrow," Rangga said, joining their convo. Lisa was surprised to hear his voice that she jolted from where she was daydreaming.

"Eh! Geez, I was just surprised, okay!" Lisa exclaimed irritably.

"So what? Do you want to change the color of this room?" Rangga asked to confirm again.

"No, no, this is fine. In fact, this is better than my room," Lisa said.

Rangga chuckled. He had expected that she would answer in such a direct manner. "I hope you like it. Okay then, you will sleep here  in the next 3 months, right? I'll be in the next room if you need something. Don't hesitate to ask for help from me or Mrs. Sumiyati, okay?" He said firmly. The man raised his index finger like a teacher advising his student.

"Yes sir!" Lisa replied, giggling.

"Well then, I'll go back to the office now. Don't forget to eat, okay? Mrs. Sumiyati will call you for dinner tonight." Rangga waved his hand and walked out of the guest room in a hurry. Lisa didn't even have the chance to answer, but the man had already disappeared.

"Sorry, Mr. Rangga is often in a rush lately. But it can't be helped since he's the big boss..." Mrs. Sumiyati said, breaking the silence.

"No problem. I understand him. He is really busy!"

Hearing the reply made Mrs Sumiyati laugh softly. Then she put Lisa's suitcase she was still holding near the cupboard.

"Miss Lisa, if you want to take a shower, there is a private bathroom here. It's like a hotel, there is also hot water. This wardrobe is also free to use. If you need anything, please call me using this button, okay?" Mrs. Sumiyati said, pointing to a button on the wall near the door.

Lisa nodded in return. "Okay. I want to rest now. You can return to your work."

***

During the first month living in Rangga's house, Lisa was really looked after like a rose blooming in a meadow. She never skipped her meals, eating 3 times a day. Her bed was also comfortable, it didn't hurt her back and hips. Even Mrs. Sumiyati was always ready 24/7 to help her.

Lisa was starting to feel bored because she could not go anywhere during the first month. In the past, when she was still working and living in a boarding house, she could go out from time to time just to refresh her cloudy mind.

Living in a rich, luxurious environment made her bored. This morning, Lisa was seen playing with her cellphone while watching TV in the living room, looking tired and lethargic.

"Miss Lisa, why are you sad? What do you need? I'll get it for you later," said Mrs. Sumiyati while sweeping the floor.

"Oh no, I'm just bored at home since I have nothing to do."

"Just watch TV or listen to music. Mr. Rangga also has a collection of books, so if you'd like to read, you can borrow them," Mrs. Sumiyati said. "But don't exhaust yourself, you will collapse again later,"

A month later, Lisa had been feeling so tired and weak since her stomach started to grow bigger than before. Her skin looked increasingly pale and dull like a sick person. Fortunately, Mrs. Sumiyati always cooked soup so that she was always healthy and fresh. Her bulge was difficult to cover. Lisa stroked her swollen stomach slowly and said, "Hold on, dear, I will always take care of you until you are born..."

Rangga's words were true. Lisa had been living in the man's house for two months, but she rarely met him. At best, she'd only see him at breakfast. After the man came home, Lisa was already asleep, so the two did not meet even though they were in the same house.

This was certainly an advantage for Lisa because she rarely met Rangga in the same house. There would be no opportunity for his old feelings to return. 

This way, Lisa didn't have to tire herself avoiding Rangga.