Mario couldn't stop smiling when he woke up this morning being hugged by Aurora. His wife looked calm and even sank into a deep sleep.
Truly, Mario did not expect this day to come. The day when he could freely hug, kiss, and do anything after Aurora kept her distance. Even staring and looking at him with disdain.
Maybe it's true what the saying goes. There is always a rainbow in every storm that hits. Mario can be grateful. After repeated problems that befell her household, Aurora now knows who she is. In fact, his wife's attitude finally softened and in the end immediately changed 180 degrees.
Mario vowed that from this moment on he would keep his household intact. Whatever happens, he will never leave his wife and future baby again. Trying to forget all the stupid things Aurora has ever done to him.
"Honey...." Mario called while gently stroking Aurora's cheek who was still sleeping.
The time is already 6.30. It was time for Mario to get up and get ready to go to work. Even though he is enjoying the euphoria of happiness, he still must not forget his obligations and responsibilities to complete the job.
"Aurora, wake up, honey," Mario called again. Because he was annoyed that he didn't get a response, he chose to lower his face slightly, aimed at Aurora's cheeks and neck and then kissed her repeatedly until she finally woke up.
"Mario...." Aurora moaned when she felt Mario's continuous kisses. "Don't like teasing me," complained Aurora. His voice sounded hoarse typical of someone who had just woken from sleep. In fact, the woman's eyes were still closed when she protested to her husband.
"You make me excited, Aurora. It's already 6.30. I have to work. Do you want to stay at home? Or do you want to go to the office too?"
Aurora's eyes slowly opened. Staring at Mario, then flashing a smile at her husband.
"Of course I also have to work. I don't want to be separated from you. If I stay at home, I'm sure it will be lonely."
Mario pulled the corners of his lips, laughing. Really, Aurora had never been spoiled like this before. But he didn't feel the least bit burdened. In fact, his wife was happy to be like that.
"Then let's quickly take a shower and get ready. Tristan will get mad if we both arrive late at the office. Today, there's even a meeting you two have to attend, right?"
Aurora nodded. How could he forget with all the agenda that has been arranged in such a way. Even if it's a little late, Aurora will definitely accept the consequences which Tristan will surely scold her for.
"I know, Mario. But...."
There was anxiety clearly etched on Aurora's face when the woman paused her sentence. Mario was even aware of that which made him want to ask directly.
"But what, honey?"
"You don't want to invite me to take a bath together? Didn't we never do that during our marriage?"
Aurora smiled seductively. His hands were now anchored and rubbed deliberately on Mario's two broad chests which were innocent without wearing clothes.
After making love last night, they both chose to go straight to bed without bothering to put on clothes again. Hugging each other tightly under the same blanket. Give each other warmth until morning comes.
"Taking a bath together?"
Mario was quite surprised by Aurora's request just now. Even though he was actually normal, he still didn't expect all the unusual behavior that his wife was showing.
In the past, Mario had to beg to touch Aurora. Now? His wife knowingly gave herself away.
"Yeah. I just suddenly wanted to do that with you. Don't you want to give it a try?"
"This morning? Even at such a tight time like now? I'm sure we'll be late for work later."
"Why should it be late?" asked Aurora, laughing. "We're just taking a shower not doing anything else."
Mario chuckled and laughed. Her face showed a look of doubt as if she wasn't sure about what Aurora had just said.
"Just a shower, you say? Don't you want to do anything else?"
This time, it was Mario's gaze that looked tempting. His hand even stretched out, which initially caressed Aurora's thigh, slowly slipped into the sensitive area and then teased there. Rubbing gently, so slowly and carefully which actually made Aurora feel tormented because she had to endure the tingling mixed with pleasure that arose.
"Mario... stop teasing me," Aurora pleaded in a frustrated tone. He needs to admit that Mario is really good at teasing him.
"I'm really not sure we're both just taking a shower later," Mario whispered without stopping his hands in the slightest.
"Yes, we'll see when we're in the bathroom. Even if we have to do something and it ends up causing us to be late, I'm sure Tristan will understand it this time."
"Oh, my goodness, Aurora. You really challenged me, I see."
Mario chuckled. Seeing the naughty look that Aurora showed, he wanted to pounce on the woman in front of him immediately.
So the next thing he did was finish what he had previously done to get up afterwards. A moment later he slid out of bed. He reached out his hand and led Aurora to the bathroom.
After all, what's so hard about granting his wife's request which he thinks is so easy. After all, he also likes to spend all the time he has to serve Aurora.
***
After being separated for so long, this morning Mario actually went to work with Aurora. As soon as he arrived at the Exon building, he accompanied his wife first to the room. Making sure Aurora was safe, then he headed for Tristan's room.
"You're late, Mario," Tristan scolded when Mario just stepped into his room.
"You should understand how late I was, sir."
Tristan chuckled then glanced at Mario. He raised an eyebrow, before speaking again.
"I know you must really take advantage of the time to let go of each other. I'm even sure you both haven't slept all night."
"Not like that either, sir," said Mario, laughing.
Tristan sighed. Actually just understand what Mario and Aurora did.
"Yes, for this time, I forgive you and Aurora. But, not for another time. You both have important responsibilities and duties in this company. So, be professional."
Mario nodded. Seconds later continued his work. Grabbing the file, then asked Tristan to immediately move to the meeting room.
After delivering all the files, it was his turn to pick up Aurora, to then accompany the woman slowly walking towards the meeting room. Today, according to the schedule, they will indeed have a meeting with one of the big companies to discuss the progress of the cooperation.
Approximately two hours of their time spent discussing with the client. After the meeting, Tristan immediately asked Mario and Aurora to go straight to his room for evaluation and follow-up talks.
"In my opinion, this tender is not very profitable for Exon, Tristan," said Aurora conveying his opinion. "Even though the nominal is quite large, I feel that Galatea deliberately wants to partner with Exon for a specific purpose."
Mario nodded in agreement. He also thought exactly what his wife said.
"I feel the same way, sir. Just so you know, during the meeting, I was able to look up any information related to Galatea. There was a widely heard rumor that they had been involved in an illegal weapons business. What I was worried about was that they made a tender and cooperate with us because they want to launder money from the illicit work they are doing."
Tristan seemed to think for a moment. Consider carefully whatever Mario and Aurora had told him just now.
"In that case, we'd better investigate their corporate background first. After all, this is just an offer. It hasn't reached the final point yet, has it?"
"I will conduct an investigation with the others. As soon as there is news, I will immediately report it."
Just finished giving a response, from the direction of the door came a knock followed by Alexius' entry into the room.
The bodyguard and also Tristan's confidant immediately stepped closer. While carrying a cell phone in his hand as if he wanted to show something.
"What's wrong, Alexius? Why are you in such a rush? Is there anything important you want to tell me?"
"There is something big for you, Mrs. Aurora, and Mr. Mario to see."
Alexius was getting closer. Handing over his cell phone to then Tristan read. There is an online news page that displays a news story accompanied by a video that made Tristan gasp after reading the title.
"Aurora Smith, the daughter of big businessman Raphael Smith, who is also the daughter-in-law of lawmaker James Franklin Harald, was caught on camera committing immoral acts with his mistress in one of the nightclubs."