Secretary Ham loosened his tie slowly. He still stole glances at the rear passenger seat where Lunar and Arkan sat. His chest rumbled when he saw the grip of the hand that didn't let go. In fact, it is something good for him, but seeing Arkan's betrayal feels like it will be so painful for Raya.
The speed of the car stopped when they had arrived in front of the apartment. Only delivering Lunar, while Arkan will go to work. That gaze and also the release of the hand holding looked as if it didn't want to be separated, Secretary Ham noticed that too.
Just as the car drove back, the sound of a cell phone ringing broke the atmosphere. Arkan grabbed the cell phone kept in his pocket. Seeing who was calling changed his expression to a tense one. He immediately picked up the phone call.
"Arkan, are you in the office now? I'll go see you." On the other side, Raya's voice was heard.
"I was just about to leave... Is there something you want to talk to me about?"
"Yes. It's about the weekend. I was planning to go with you."
Arkin didn't answer right away. He rubbed his forehead. "Weekends?" he said in a weak voice. He never thought of going on holiday at such a busy time, but he couldn't avoid it if it was Raya who wanted him.
"Are... you busy?" The voice sounded cautious as if it had lost its faith.
Arkan is sure that if he refuses, Raya will surely be very disappointed considering they haven't spent a weekend together in a long time. Then, if he accepts the invitation, what about Lunar? Raya definitely doesn't like it when other women join them on their holiday, especially Lunar.
"Seems like you can't?"
"I can. We're going to the weekend together."
"Fine! I'll take care of everything! You just come and enjoy your holiday with me!" Raya's voice sounded very happy in Arkan's ears now.
Secretary Ham who was driving the car had been eavesdropping. He knew that right now Arkan was talking to Raya because his tone would sound different, tending to be gentle, careful, and full of consideration.
From that conversation he concluded that Raya asked her boss to go on vacation together. In that case, how could he monitor them? As usual, vacation time will only be spent alone without him.
So far, he doesn't really care about holidays because he thinks it's something that can help Raya. However, after the presence of Lunar as well as the hidden relationship, of course he also didn't want to lose. He couldn't let Arkan be in the most comfortable position, where he could spend time with two women. That's really unfair.
In the end, he has a plan to make Lunar the answer to all problems. Maybe the presence of two women at the same time will make it difficult for Arkan. The man must choose to whom the heart is anchored. If he is in Lunar, then he will make Raya happy. Weekend is the perfect time to find out all that.
***
Lunar laid back on the bed as if she had worked too hard. She recalled an incident at home which is very funny. She was happy because Arkan was trying to get her and felt needed by the man.
The ringing of the cell phone made her immediately find out who was calling. Her smile loosened when she found out that it wasn't Arkan, but Secretary Ham. She took a deep breath and put the phone to her ear.
"Secretary Ham? Do you want to ask about the contents of the refrigerator? All the ingredients are still a lot left. I haven't had any problems either."
"I understand. But... today I don't want to ask about that. I want to discuss another matter."
"What is that thing?"
"Sir Arkan is going on vacation this week."
"Vacations are really good for refreshing the mind. Arkan must be having a hard time so he needs it."
"The problem is that master will be going with miss Raya."
Lunar immediately rose from the bed. "Wh-what? Raya?"
She just realized that her reaction was too exaggerated. Isn't it a normal right for the two of them to go together because they are lovers?
"Of course... they are lovers. What's wrong with going out together." Lunar lowered her head, not being very sincere in her words.
"Madam don't want to go together?"
Lunar doesn't want Arkan to spend time alone with Raya. Even though she actually doesn't have the right to interfere in Arkan's life, she is the one who holds the status as Arkan's wife now. Plus wanting to have Arkan in the remaining time of their one year. Is that too selfish a request?
"If possible... I want to go with them."
"Very well. I will take care of all the needs and I hope you do not know our conversation."
Lunar nodded her head in response agreeing to that request. It was better that the Secretary Ham who gave her good information not get too involved. She didn't want to risk getting fired for leaking such an important secret. At least, Secretary Ham had helped her.
***
Arkan was sitting in his chair at that time, received another phone call. Only this time he got a call from Lunar. He couldn't stop the corners of his lips turning up, grinning, thinking what did she need to finally make the call?
"I told you to call me when you have something important to talk about. So, what do you need?"
"This is indeed important."
Arkan no longer leans because he also makes phone calls something important. There was a hint of concern plastered on his face. Is lunar okay?
"You can tell me that important thing."
"I want to go on vacation this week."
"W-what?"
Arkan stand up from his seat and walked in a state of restlessness. He passed Secretary Ham standing in the room repeatedly without taking the phone from his ear, still listening to Lunar talking about vacation plans.
Inside Arkan's mind this time, how could Lunar and Raya plan to go on vacation at the same time? He had agreed to Raya's invitation and there was no way to refuse it. He also couldn't be in the same place with two women.
"No. You can't go on holiday or whatever. Next weekend, stay in the apartment and don't do anything. Don't go anywhere without my permission. Wait till I come back."
"So, what? Are you busy this weekend?"
Arkan unknowingly divulged about his departure. "Yes. I—I'm going out of town on business."
"You can finish your business matters. Besides, I didn't ask you to come with me. I can go on holiday alone. Just let Secretary Ham go with me to help out on weekends."
Arkan just getting frustrated hearing his wife will go alone. He certainly couldn't let that happen, especially with Secretary Ham alone.
"No! Don't be like that. I'll take care of your vacation plans."