Chapter 178 - Try Not To Be Jealous
When it was one o'clock in the afternoon, Ethan and Andrew were cleaning up the remnants of the garbage after the thanksgiving ceremony. There is quite a lot of garbage at home and in the yard, because they had a meal together, shared cakes, gifts, and some money. They are assisted by Anna, Gita, and also Rita. Luna and Alexa are taking care of the twins who are going to take a nap.
While throwing trash in a large box near the gate, Ethan saw a sports car enter his in-law's yard.
'Isn't that the car of the person who met Luna at the mini-market yesterday?' Ethan thought, squinting at the car.
The man with dashing posture, neatly dressed in a gray tuxedo suit combined with a white tie, hair with a haircut style, and a smooth jaw without the slightest beard, got out of the car and walked towards the main door of Luna's parents' house.
Knock...knock...know.....
just need to wait a few seconds, the main door opens. The man smiled at Luna who was standing in front of him carrying a baby.
"Bastian," said Luna with a friendly smile.
"Is this your baby, Luna?" asked Bastian in disbelief.
"Yes, Bas," answered Luna with a smile. "Please come in," she continued as she walked back into the sofa.
Bastian followed Luna, then sat on the sofa, while Luna walked to the room to leave Keenan with Alexa.
"Take care of Keenan for a moment, I have a guest," Luna called out to Alexa who was lying on Luna's bed with Keyra
.
"Okay," Alexa said casually.
Luna immediately returned to the living room, first she made tea for Bastian in the kitchen, then took it to the living room.
"I didn't think you were married, Luna." Bastian looked at Luna who was putting the tea on the table.
"I'm married, Bas. And I have two babies," said Luna then sat on another sofa.
"Was your husband who was with you yesterday at the mini-market?" Bastian asked.
Luna just nodded, then glanced at Ethan who had just entered alone. Maybe the others were still cleaning outside.
Ethan stared lazily at Luna who was chatting with another man, but he remembered that his wife didn't like it when she was too jealous. Covering all his jealousy, the man walked over to the sofa over to Luna, then sat beside her.
"I'm Ethan, Luna's husband." Ethan held out his hand to Bastian.
"I'm Bastian, Luna's friend." Bastian shook Ethan briefly, then let him go.
Ethan nodded in understanding, then glanced at Luna who seemed satisfied with his mature attitude. He looked at Bastian who was now so awkward to continue the conversation.
"Then I'll continue to clean up," said Ethan as he got up from the sofa.
Bastian just smiled nodding, while Luna just didn't budge seeing Ethan's non-possessive change. Even though he already knew that the one she was talking to was a former lover who yesterday had made him jealous.
"From where your husband?" Bastian asked when Ethan was gone.
"Jakarta, he moved from Singapore," answered Luna casually crossing her legs.
Bastian nodded in understanding, then glanced at Luna who was still wearing polite clothes such as a robe, and he remembered that there were still traces of an event in front of the home.
"What was going on?" Bastian asked.
"Oh, it was my son's thanksgiving event," answered Luna.
"So you just gave birth or... ?" Bastian asked.
"No, just changing the name because in the past I couldn't give names and take part in the thanksgiving event," Luna explained, then glanced at the tea she had not drunk. "Drink the tea first, Bas," she exclaimed.
"Oh yeah, I forgot." Bastian immediately drank the tea made by Luna, little by little, then put it back on the table.
"I thought you were still in London," said Luna.
"I haven't been back to Batam for a long time to take care of my move," Bastian replied with his eyes never leaving Luna.
"Move where?" asked Luna.
"Surabaya..I set up a company there," replied Bastian, then asked back, "Are you here just to visit or will stay?"
"I'm just visiting. Maybe tomorrow I will return to Jakarta," answered Luna.
Bastian nodded in understanding, then glanced at Luna which made him feel very sorry for being late to have. He did not expect his ex-girlfriend to be married and have two babies.
"I thought you weren't married, Luna. One year ago I saw your photo in a magazine. and I feel sorry to have separated from you." Bastian began to bring up the past.
"Why regret, we broke up a long time ago and decided to just be friends. Isn't that what you want? There's nothing to regret, Bas." Luna glanced at Bastian who also left her like Edward.
"I'm like that because I'm pursuing a career for our future too and you also agree, right? It turns out that you got married instead." Bastian showed a disappointed look on his face but tried to smile stoically.
"Hem, who else can wait without certainty? I also felt comfortable with someone who accompanied me from the start as a model." Maybe what Luna meant was Edward.
"At that time my phone was lost, I was sick and everything went wrong. I couldn't reach you. I thought you still had feelings for me when you hugged me at the mini-market yesterday, but apparently...."
"It's just a hug as a friend, don't get wrong," Luna exclaimed.
"Earlier you said you were comfortable with someone who accompanied you while you were a model, what do you mean your husband?" Bastian asked.
"No," answered Luna.
"So, after separating from me, you still changed boyfriends twice?" Bastian asked, raising his eyebrows.
"Yes," answered Luna casually.
Bastian sighed, then glanced at Luna who for him was too young to have children. He did not expect his ex-lover to leave a career that he knew was her dream since high school.
"Aren't you a model anymore?" Bastian asked.
"I recently gave birth and just recovered, how can I be a model again," answered Luna, then glanced at Bastian who still looked as handsome as when he was still her boyfriend. "Why aren't you married yet?" She asked.
"I?" Bastian smiled faintly. "I even came here to meet and take you back, but apparently...."
"Please forget about us, Bas. To me, we're just friends, ever since you decided to leave instead of fighting with me." Luna stood up. "You'd better go home, Bass. I'm not comfortable with my husband if I talk to you for too long," she exclaimed.
"Well, I hope we can still get along." Bastian stood up and looked at Luna who was now even cursing at him. "I'm home," he said goodbye.
Luna stared at Bastian's departure until he was out of sight. 'All men are the same, after hurting, will say various reasons, sorry .. it all feels like a lie to me,' she thought.
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Ethan, who was still outside with Andrew, watched Bastian leave in a sports car. Likewise, Anna, Gita, and Rita also pay attention to it.
'Why did Bastian come, Luna shouldn't be chatting with him alone without Ethan,' Rita thought while glancing at Ethan who showed a stoic expression. The middle-aged woman did not justify her daughter's lack of respect for her husband.
'I'll let you as you wish, Luna. Aren't you testing how sincere and deep my love is for you? Because I try to make you always happy and no longer afraid that I will ignore you again,' Ethan thought while staring at Bastian's departure