MARU’S POV
I can say that my life now is almost complete.
Since Mara and I agreed to start again as friends our relationship has improved.
Mara returned from her being attentive and tender.
But I still feel that something is missing.
Just like what I said to Mara before, I want us to be more than friends.
Even though my sweet wife has back, I still had a fear in my heart because there is a possibility that someone might take her away from me.
Because the relationship that we have right now has no assurance.
I want to own her completely but I can’t because she won’t let me. I want her to own me but she doesn’t want to.
Though I felt that I own her last night as we celebrated our 2nd year anniversary.
I can’t help myself from smiling whenever I remember how we celebrated our 2nd year anniversary.
“You look happy.”
I just smile at Yelle.
“I am.” I answered her still wearing a big smile.
Almost every Saturday and Sunday, Yelle is here to visit baby Tanya.
I’m happy for the love and attention that she is giving her to my child. But I still prefer if she will lessen her visits.
I can’t bond enough with my family because she is always here.
Jana was also like that before but I told her that I would appreciate if she will lessen her visit. I told her my reason and she understand.
I wanted to tell Yelle to do the same but she might not understand my point.
Maybe I’ll just tell Mara about this.
“That’s good to hear. At least now you are slowly building your relationship again with your wife.”
I just smile at her.
I’ve know Yelle for quite along time.
I actually let her to be close to me before because I know that she is Mara’s best friend.
We just lose our closeness when she found out about my feelings for Mara.
She confessed her feelings to me. I told her that I can’t love her back because I’m already in love with someone else. I’m in love with my future wife, her best friend.
Since then she avoided me.
I feel sorry for her but I can’t force myself to like her.
Also if I lead her on, it will be more awkward for us now. Plus it might be difficult for me to win my wife’s heart.
“But Mara and James are really close to each other. Lucky you because you already married her when James came back to your family.”
My jaw tightened.
I know she’s so talkative. But I didn’t know that she’s too insensitive.
“Oh look at them, they look so sweet!” She said to tease me.
I look at their direction. I glared at them when I saw my brother’s arm in my wife’s shoulder.
When my brother notice me, he removed his arms on my wife’s shoulder.
Few minutes later, Mara and my brother went to us.
Baby tanya immediately raised her hand to ask for her mommy.
Mara immediately hold her but when she got her, baby Tanya raised her hand again and ask for me.
I laughed.
Good job my princess.
I can’t help but smile because of that behavior of my baby.
It seems like she knew the situation of her parents.
Maybe she heard us whenever Mara and I argue when she was still in Mara’s belly.
So now she is the one who serves as the bridge to improve my relationship with my wife. Because whenever she sees us she does not want to be separated from us.
As long as she sees us she does not let others to hold her. She wants us to always hold her together.
“It looks like baby is feeling it too. Great job baby Tanya!” James said.
I knew that James is hinting us. And I think I knew what his hints all about.
I really need to talk to my wife.
When baby Tanya went to sleep, we left her first to Yelle and James.
I told her a while ago that I wanted us to talk on e baby Tanya fell asleep. That’s why we head straight to our room to talk.
“Wife…” I called her.
“Yes Maru? What do you want us to talk?” She asked.
“Haven’t you notice? Jana barely visits here.”
She raised her brow. “You are sad about it? Then go visit her!”
I just smile with her reaction. I can hear jealousy in her voice.
“No I’m not! Silly.” I said to her.
“So what do you really want to say?” She asked kind of bored.
“I talked to her. I told her to lessen her visits here because we can’t have our alone time as family because she’s keeps on visiting us during our free time.”
Her eyes widen. “You told her that?!”
I chuckled. “Yes because its true.”
Mara just shook her head.
“Why are telling me that to me?” She ask a bit confuse.
“Because I want you to also talk to Yelle. And do the same with her.” I said seriously.
“What? Why?” Shock from what I want her to do.
“Same reason with Jana. I can still tolerate James because he barely visits. But Yelle she’s not only here during Saturday but even during Sunday!” I reasoned out.
“You seem very close with her these past weeks. I didn’t expect that you will ask me to do that.”
I frowned.
“I am just treating her good because she is your best friend. That’s only it Mara.” I said in a serious tone.
“Oh okay. I thought-”
I cut her off. I grab her and gave her a kiss.
“Stop imagining things wife. There’s no one else in my heart but you and baby Tanya.” I told her sweetly.
Then I hug her tight.
“Talk to her now so that we can have baby Tanya alone tomorrow.”
“I understand” she answered.
After that conversation Mara and I immediately went down to see if our princess is already awake.
I sat at the table where my older brother was while Mara went to Yelle.
“What took you so long? Baby Tanya is too young but it looks like you want to give her a baby brother or sister.” My brother started to tease me again.
“No silly! And will stop hugging my wife!” I hissed.
“You guys are married already but you are still jealous of me? Bro if I wanted to steal your wife I would have done that even before you guys got married. I respect her decision. And I know that you have always liked Mara. I’m not that selfish to ruin your family.”
I suddenly felt ashamed with my actions.
He gave me a tap on my shoulder.
“I get your sentiments. But I am not the one you should think of but the people around you. Many people today are good at hiding their real intention.” He said seriously.
“I know what you mean. That’s why I’m being careful.”
He raised his brow. “Its not obvious that you are being careful.”
“I already talk to Mara.”
“About what?”
“About her friend. I told her to talk to her and tell her to lessen her visits here because we are losing our quality time with our family.” I told him.
“So that’s the reason why those two looks so serious.”
I just nodded in response.
Few moments later, Yelle already said goodbye to us.
After that my brother followed her.
“What did you tell her?” I ask my wife.
She heave a heavy sighed.
“I just tell her what you told me. And I think she understand our point that’s why she already said goodbye to us.” I can hear the sadness in her voice.
“Then why are you sad?”
“Why won’t I feel sad? Yelle looks sad and disappointed with what I ask her to do. She told me that she will miss baby Tanya.”
I hug her tight and kiss her forehead.
“Don’t be sad my wife. I’m sure she understand us.”