Chapter 21: The Three Words

she cant wait 'til this weekend, its her flight schedule to New York with Liyah. she make him thought that she'll be back after the close deal. it was all a lie, she only needs to stay in NY while Liyah will be back in Thailand.... the only truth there was Liyah really has a business deal, but for her... she has to stay away.

she was already packing her clothes, while Ney was watching her. he notice that she brought too many clothes, the thought she'll only stay there after the business deal.

Ney: why are bringing too many clothes?
Rissa: because i'll stay there... (she wanted to continue saying "...for a couple of months")
Ney: how long are you gonna stay there?
Rissa: like i told you, i will go home after the business deal is close. (she was folding her clothes and put it in the bag)
Ney: (he was thinking, what if he'll come with her) i... i... was thinking.... that.... i... i.... wanted to come...
Rissa: (widen her eyes) what?
Ney: i wanna come with you... i... i... wanna take a break.... if you want.... just the two of us....
Rissa: but... but... im not gonna go there to take a break... im going there to help Liyah... (sounding irritated)
Ney: after the business deal... we can take a break... or if you want... we can- (suddenly his phone ring) wait...

she already knew who was calling... it really pisses her off. after packing she went down stairs to prepare breakfast. when Ney is already finish talking over the phone... he went back to talk again to Rissa.

Ney: Rissa...
Rissa: (before she could go down stairs, Ney called him) yeah?
Ney: mmm... once you get back here.... there's something i wanna show you...
Rissa: what do you mean? ("i will never go back to see you again...", her mind says)
Ney: its... its a surprise...
Rissa: ("if i know... you would only want me to see that you and Phoebi are finally together", she thinks. then she finally went to the kitchen)

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his wife told him that she'll be buy some of her essentials before the trip, he wanted to come with her... but she refused. so he was left at home, he decided to went to the study room to do his works. he hasnt spend for an hour in the study but he cant concentrate, he still thinks about his wife... something tells him that there's something wrong, something is not right. he got out of the study room and went to Rissa's room.

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she went to meet Liyah at the same time. after buying the essentials that she need, they met at the restaurant.

Liyah: so how things are going?
Rissa: its fine... im done packing my things... (but her face is being woeful...)
Liyah: are you really sure about this?
Rissa: yeah...
Liyah: why dont you rather tell him?
Rissa: there's nothing we can talk about... and this is my decision to make...
Liyah: decisioning without letting him know?
Rissa: yeah... (answering her timidly... she got nothing to say anymore. if she'll leave, she will really leave)
Liyah: do you already have plans after you give birth the baby?
Rissa: not yet... besides, its still early to think about that... by the way, did you already booked me a plane ticket for this weekend?
Liyah: yeah, i already did... my secretary will just bring you the plane ticket in your house maybe later...
Rissa: i see... ok then... thanks, i really owe you a lot.

after in the restaurant, they happen to pass by in the bookstore. Rissa decided to buy books so that she'll never get bored at her trip and when she's there already. then she saw a book for babies, the front cover says it all. then Liyah approach her, seeing her friend reading the book.

Liyah: are you gonna buy it?
Rissa: (she close the book and look at her) no... i was just browsing...
Liyah: why dont you buy it... at least you will know more about how will you take good care of your baby...

she put back the book on the shelf, trying to ignore what she says. then she look into other books, decided not to come on the special section where she found the books for babies.

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she finally went back home, she already bought the things that she need for the trip and during her stay there. as she walk back in the mansion. she saw Ney sitting on the living, waiting for her.... she saw on the center table the things that she bought last time; the milk that she put in the cookie jar, the medicines that he saw last time and newly added medicines that she bought for pregnancy stage and the plane ticket...

Rissa: Ney....
Ney: is this the reason why you have to go?
Rissa: (she felt stunned and didnt know what to say... he was coming closer to her and was holding one of the medicines that she bought) i... i.. i need to go in the States...
Ney: why do you want to?
Rissa: because Liyah-
Ney: Liyah.... Liyah... Liyah! you're always reasoning out! you wanted to go to the States because you want hide it from me that you're PREGNANT!
Rissa: I'm sorry... i didnt mean to be PREGNANT. but dont worry... i will go so that i wont interfere to your life again... your life with Phoebi... im taking this responsibility alone... i will set you free, Ney!
Ney: what!?!
Rissa: after a few months, i will return just to annul our marriage. (he was only looking at her... didnt know what to say)

before she could go upstairs to leave him, he said something... that it make her to look at him.

Ney: i knew along time ago that you were pregnant... (then he look at her)
Rissa: h-uh.... ho- how did you know? (she wanted to know and wanted to hear more than that)

Ney: intuition, perhaps. when i saw you eating fruits, when you vomit.... i knew you were pregnant... and i asked a doctor friend if what those medicines are for... but i confirmed all the information just the other day... that your tummy is getting bigger.... i watched you sleep last night... asking myself... why do you have to go... im afraid that you were leaving me.... (tears fall down to his eyes, afraid of losing his wife...)

Rissa: i.... i... im sorry if i didnt tell you, Ney...

Ney: why are you asking forgiveness, for God's sake? dont you know that i really wanted to have child with you? (he come closer to her and was cupping her face)

Rissa: (she let go of his hands to her face) but what about Phoebi? you are-

Ney: there's nothing going on between me and Phoebi... what did you do to make think of that?

Rissa: what do you mean? you were always together... you were always talk over the phone and-

Ney: Phoebi and i are just friends. she's a wife of my old friend...

Rissa: what?

Ney: yes... and the reason why i always talk and meet her... is because im buying an island property for the three of us (touching her tummy) I LOVE YOU, Rissa.... and i even LOVING YOU more now that i know you're having OUR child... (he hugged her so tight)

Rissa: (she felt like the world stop as she hear those words from him) i thought you only WANTED ME... wanting my body only but not my heart.... i've been longing to hear those three words from you... because i thought i was the only one who's loving you all along.

Ney: i must admit that i havent told you how much i love you... because i thought that its enough to see that im doing all this things because i love you...

Rissa: but i still wanted to hear it from you...

Ney: well, then... I LOVE YOU... i will always LOVE YOU... i will never get tired saying how much I LOVE YOU...

she cried when she hear those words again... then he wipe her tears...

Ney: why are you crying? hush now, its bad for OUR baby... (he cupped her face again, as he was inch closer to her and kiss her)

he dried her face as he was giving her a raining kisses all over her face, then finally when he kiss her again to her lips... she kiss him back.

Rissa: i love you... (she whispered to his ears, while her hands wrapping around to his neck)


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he showed the pictures when he went to the island, she was surprise when the island he bought was her dream island.

knowing that now, Ney bought the island just for her.... she wanna spend the rest of her life with him. she still couldn't imagine that the person who bought the island is none other the person she's ever loved.