"Honey, what are you doing? Have you eaten your lunch yet?"
That afternoon, after finishing all her assignments, Aurora chose to relax for a while. Reaching for his cell phone from his bag, he saw Mario's name appear prominently on it. Aurora could already guess that if her husband had called, it would have been because he wanted to hear news.
At first he wanted to just ignore it. But knowing that Mario is the type of man who doesn't give up easily, Aurora knows for sure that her husband will keep calling her until she finally gets tired of herself. Because of this, he decided to just accept Mario's call even though in his heart he felt very reluctant.
"I just finished work. I'll probably be heading out for lunch soon."
"Where do you want to eat? Why don't you just order delivery as usual?"
Remembering that his wife was pregnant, Mario was worried that Aurora would go out without an escort or someone to accompany her. Moreover, he knew that the woman often complained of dizziness. I'm afraid I'll lose my balance or something else that I don't want will happen.
"Don't worry. I'll go out for lunch with Sophia. Maybe Alexius will take us both."
Aurora did not brag about this one business. Previously, Sophia had already contacted. Today, they deliberately asked her to eat out because she wanted to taste gelato ice cream at their regular restaurant. Since she had not eaten out for a long time, Aurora agreed to Sophia's invitation. After all, he also wanted to invite Tristan's wife to accompany him in choosing a dress for tomorrow night's reunion party. Being a model, Aurora believes Sophia can help her find the right dress for her.
"Ah, I agree then. It's better to be escorted by Alexius if you want to eat outside the office area, honey." There was a tone full of relief tucked in the sentence Mario threw at his wife.
"I told you, I'm not a child, Mario."
"It can't be helped, I'm really worried about you, Aurora. It's not easy to just work."
"Have you had lunch yourself?"
"In a minute. Maybe when I'm done with you."
"In that case, it's better to end it now," Aurora suggested. "I'm really hungry. Besides, Sophia seems to have reached the Lobby at the office. We'll just continue the conversation tonight."
"Okay then," replied Mario with Understandably. He realized that pregnant women should not be the least bit late in eating their food. "Be careful on the road. If anything happens, let me know immediately. Tonight before going to bed, I'll call you again. Love you, sweetie."
Aurora ended Mario's call. Before actually putting his cell phone into his bag, he contacted Sophia first.
After confirming Sophia's position, she quickly got up. Grabbed her shopper bag. Then go to the lobby to await Sophia's arrival, whose position is not far from the Exon Corporation building. As soon as she saw the car that Alexius usually drove arrive, Aurora immediately approached, then followed where the car was taking her.
***
"Sophia, are you sure you want to finish all this food?"
Aurora was stunned to see so much food that Sophia ordered when the two arrived at the restaurant. No half-hearted. There are five menus consisting of three heavy food menus. Then the other two were cakes and fruit that the woman had ordered for lunch.
Aurora knows, the needs and nutrients needed by pregnant women are very much. It's just, he didn't expect Sophia to choose so many food menus to eat at one time like now.
"I'm pretty sure," Sophia replied without hesitation. The woman's face looked very relaxed eating one by one the food that was now all served.
"But, isn't this an exaggeration?" asked Aurora once again. He really didn't expect Sophia to eat so much. Very different from him. Never mind eating a lot. Being able to spend just a few mouthfuls of food is an incalculable achievement.
Sophia who just continued to enjoy her lunch just smiled. Putting the grilled meat on Aurora's plate, the woman returned to speaking casually.
"No need to worry, Aurora. I'll finish all this food. It's still in the small category. Besides, the food here is delicious. Just try the meat I gave you just now. You'll definitely like it.
Aurora nodded her head. Seeing Sophia who looked comfortable enjoying lunch, he then chose to try it too. He began to slowly spoon the meat on his plate. Feel it carefully. And it turns out, what Sophia said before was proven to be true.
For a while, maybe about 15 minutes, he and Sophia chose to enjoy the food served one by one. Once the whole thing was eaten, then the two of them returned to talking as before.
"How? Are you full?" This time, it was Sophia's turn to ask Aurora a question. Seeing how the plate of the woman who is Mario's wife is clean, Sophia believes that Aurora likes what she just ate.
"So full. I can hardly even move."
Sophia chuckled softly. It was funny to see the expression Aurora just showed him.
"I told you, the food here is delicious and you will like it."
"Yes, it seems you are right. Maybe next time, I'll come back here."
"Then after this, where are we going?" Sophia asked then. He had grabbed the bag. Taking his wallet, getting ready to pay the bill for the food he ordered. "Earlier on the phone you said to ask me to help you choose a dress. Where do you want to go?"
"To the reunion party," Aurora said casually. "I was invited to attend the annual campus reunion. Usually I'm never interested in coming."
"Then, what caused you to change your mind about coming this time?" Sophia looked very curious. You just want to know why Aurora was willing to come to an event she said she didn't like before.
"No particular reason, Sophia," Aurora answered. "I just feel bad because I have refused more than four times every time I was asked. That's why today I want you to help me choose which dress to wear."
Sophia nodded in understanding. He then quickly rose from his seat.
"Then let's go now. I'll help you find a dress that fits your body.
The two then returned to the car. Then asked Alexius to take them both to one of the famous boutiques in the middle of London that afternoon.
Upon arriving, Sophia immediately asked Aurora to immediately choose which dress she liked.
"What do you want?" asked Sophia while checking one by one the premium collections in the boutique.
"Any model is up," Aurora replied. "For sure, don't be too tight, because I don't want the shape of my stomach to be the center of attention of many people."
Hearing Aurora's request, Sophia was again confused.
"You mean you don't want other people to know about the condition of your pregnancy?"
"That's right," Aurora nodded. "I don't want people to ask a lot of questions which make me uncomfortable later.
Sophia knew exactly how Aurora was. The woman really doesn't like her personal affairs or privacy being disturbed by other people. Moreover, this pregnancy was not entirely what Aurora wanted. So it's only natural that Aurora would cover it up from old friends so that unpleasant gossip doesn't arise or develop.
"Then you suit a dress that isn't too tight, or one that exploits your body shape too much. I think a slightly looser dress is perfect for you to wear. Apart from not directly showing the shape of your stomach, you can still look sexy and perfect, ' Sophia explained at length. The woman spoke like a fashion observer who was looking for a dress for a model who was about to do a fashion show. Sophia also carefully searched for the right dress until she finally decided on an off-shoulder cocktail for Aurora to wear when attending a party later.
"You just try it on in the locker room. I'll give you three dress references. Which one suits you best, that's all you choose and pay for," Sophia ordered then.
Then Aurora complied. She tried one by one the dresses that Sophia had chosen. Look at it carefully until finally dropping on a choice that he thinks is right and comfortable to wear tomorrow night.
"Actually, who are you going with tomorrow, Aurora?" asked Sophia while waiting for the boutique maid to process payment for the dress Aurora had chosen.
"Who knows." Aurora casually shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know for sure. But I think I'll be going with my friend."
Sophia nodded in understanding.
"But Mario knows about your plan to go to this reunion party, right?"
Instead of nodding back, Aurora indifferently shook her head. There was not the slightest burden or fear of the answers he gave.
"Mario doesn't know anything, Sophia. I didn't tell him about this."
"Good grief." Sophia exclaimed. This is the same as Aurora being intentionally dishonest with her own husband. "If something happens later, you can bother yourself because your husband doesn't allow it," said the woman later.
Aurora smiled carefree. It doesn't matter what Sophia says. After all, wherever he goes, it's not Mario's business. It's not that the pre-nuptial agreement also states that both parties shouldn't get too involved in each other's affairs. So, what he is doing now, is not a violation.
"No need to worry. I'll be fine, Sophia. Besides, I won't be there long either. You know, I'm not a party girl."
Sophia nodded. Actually he understood how Aurora felt. Maybe the woman next to him is feeling bored because she's been at home for the past few months. Rarely go out because they are busy working and also feel uncomfortable with the pregnancy that the woman is living.
"So you're serious about going to this reunion?" asked Sophia once again. Although he could guess what answer Aurora would give.
"Of course I'm serious. If I'm not serious, why should I ask you to choose the dress I will wear tomorrow night?"
"All right, then. But please, be careful. You can't drink alcohol while you're there. Remember! You're pregnant at the moment."
Aurora took a deep breath and nodded. Nor would he act foolishly by endangering his own life.
"I told you. You don't need to worry, Sophia."
After finishing buying dresses, the two decided to leave immediately. While Aurora returned to the office, Sophia herself chose to go home immediately so she could continue her rest at home.