Second Love

"Are you sure about all of this, Lad?" Broto was still dumbfounded. The woman looked calm. Silent, in fact. Broto didn't think that Lady would be so calm about all these crazy plans.

"A thousand percent, Broto. I've never halfway done anything. I always ponder everything. Including my decision to marry Kala and now ... to have an affair with you. But maybe from now on we shouldn't call it an affair, okay? We can change by agreement. How? Let it sound more beautiful." Lady sure, the man will definitely accept the offer from him. Because of that, Lady seemed calmer than before. Broto's behavior has already led to that conclusion.

"Second love. Even though for me, you are still number one, Lad." Broto took a sip of the Americano coffee in his cup, after a few gentle blows.

"Numero Uno. Just like chocolates. Ha ha ha." Lady laughs, seeing Broto who is still taking things too seriously. The man couldn't relax.

"So, we deal or no deal?" continued the Lady.

Broto looked back at the woman closely. The man's heart was already leaning towards the decision to accept her offer, but there were still many things he needed to consider. Obviously, this was not a simple decision. This is also not a simple matter. This problem is very complicated and complicated.

Broto's senses denied all of this, but his ego was screaming different things. Bullshit with all ethical codes, stupid with all ethics. None of these guarantees his happiness. Even the children and wife at home are not a source of happiness for the man. This woman in front of him is the only source of happiness for Broto in this life.

"Three days, okay? Give me three days to think." Broto smiled. However, this time, the smile seemed freer than before and less forced.

"Hahaha, okay, okay. It's okay, my love. You haven't changed since then, Broto. It still takes a long time to think and decide." Lady laughed. But in her heart, she was one hundred percent sure that this man would accept her offer.

They then chatted casually, as if with no burden. Throughout the conversation, Lady slipped the hope and happiness that 'maybe' they could achieve after the surrogate mother's plan was successful.

They looked at each other. The cell phone on the table vibrated almost simultaneously. Smiling together, they both grabbed their cell phones. These are all signs of nature.

[I'm going to bed first, huh? Don't forget to have dinner.]

Two lines of message from Ningrum for her beloved husband.

[Yeah, let's sleep first. I'll be finished soon, have dinner, then go home.] Broto replied to a message from his wife.

Ningrum is not a complicated type of wife. Maybe it was because she had the same profession, so it wasn't difficult for her to understand Broto's situation. There was a time when she also had to suddenly go to the hospital and it was impossible to predict what time she would be home. It was normal for a couple of doctors like them.

The relationship between the two can be said to be fine, even though it may not be as warm as other couples. During their marriage, they have never had an argument. Also, never once had they collided other than to make love, until Saka was born, a little boy who is currently learning to walk.

Saka may be born from a one-sided love relationship. Ningrum, who really loves Broto, even though she knows the man's heart doesn't belong to her. Broto never told about the only woman who had filled his heart. However, as a woman, of course, Ningrum can feel it.

She didn't mind, as long as they could continue to be together. She was sure that, slowly, Broto could also love her, more than the woman in his heart right now. Isn't attention and togetherness sure to kick the illusion of love?

So far, Broto is only trying to do good and looks friendly in front of her as well as his extended family and co-workers. Again, Ningrum didn't mind it all. She thinks, Broto is learning and practicing to love her. She was ready to wait, give time, and slowly melt the man's heart. As long as the man is willing and able to be a good husband and father, she will never tire of waiting.

[I'm on the way home. Are you still with Broto?] Lady smiled, reading the message from her husband.

[Yeah, still nostalgic. Everything went according to plan. You just have to make sure about the Embun, okay?] The message was sent to Kala, who reads happily.

[Yes. Pandu asked for five days, but I asked for it to be sped up. If Embun fails, who else is our candidate?]

There was a little doubt in Kala's heart. Yes, not that easy to find a woman who wants to rent her womb in Indonesia, a country where ethics, norms, manners, and various other unwritten rules are still very strong. Plus, the candidates this time were girls, not mothers.

[We'll talk later at home, shall we? Love you.] Lady ended the conversation because, according to her, it takes a long and serious conversation when discussing a surrogate mother candidate. Right now, she just wanted to concentrate on Broto first. Enormous problems from her side must be solved first. Just thinking about the next step.

[Ok, enjoy your time then, Honey.] Kala trying to think of alternative solutions if Embun is not willing to rent her womb. He had significant doubts that the girl will be hired by them, contrary to Lady's belief.

Embun looks very young. What if she turns out to be a virgin? Only girls with very desperate and desperate conditions would want to rent out their wombs. Embun doesn't look like that. Living in a big city, it is rare for girls to maintain their virginity, but seeing Embun's movements, she is far from being mischievous.

Embun's demeanor looks calm and is careful. The girl seems to be a very secretive type, even though she is communicative. It could be, she is communicative because of the demands of the job, not because her actual personality is friendly to everyone. He's met many people like that. Many of his business colleagues are typically severe introverts. However, they can be friendly and communicative when negotiating business or hosting guests. Isn't this the same? Role and job demands.

Embun's closed personality is clearly a positive side and an advantage to being a surrogate mother candidate. However, her beautiful face might attract many men around her. It was hard to avoid the men who were chasing and aiming for Embun. If she accepts the offer of cooperation, then it must be watched out, should not go unnoticed. Don't let any admirer find out about this secret partnership.

Renting the womb of a married person? Kala doesn't want to be bothered. It will definitely involve the husband, as well as the extended family of both parties. It will be more troublesome. The more people involved, the more dangerous it would be.

Renting a widow's womb? More prone to gossip and their maternal instincts are certainly bigger than a desperate girl who rents out their wombs. It will be more difficult later to separate the mother from the child she is carrying. Kala was worried that the widow would not let go of their baby after giving birth. The problem will certainly get worse. It's different with a reckless girl who certainly doesn't want to be burdened with having children at their young age. They definitely want to get on with their lives with no burdens. To break the mental and physical connection between the two, it will be much easier.

The next alternative that Kala thought of was hiring a high-class prostitute. Of course, they are happy if asked to leave for approximately ten months and still get paid. They don't have to hang around and serve anyone. It seems, from this group is the second candidate who deserves to be considered.

A high-class prostitute would not physically disappoint. Cleanliness and health must also be maintained. They are not worn much by men. Only certain men with thick wallets could afford these women. They are very selective. Pimps are also usually very strict about their health because they don't want to disappoint their customers. Quality is well maintained.

Got it! Kala snapped his fingers, then immediately sent a message to Pandu.

[Also look for a surrogate mother candidate from a high-class prostitute. Try to find five people for us to select. But, keep it a secret from Lady, okay.]

Kala was worried that his wife would not accept candidates with such a background in life. It is safer for him to keep it a secret and later fabricate the candidate's background. Lady won't go too far because finding candidates is Kala's job. It was their agreement. The important thing is beautiful, that's all Lady's request.

[Okay, Sir.] Pandu replied curtly. He already understood the criteria that his boss wanted.

"From Kala?" Broto looked at Lady.

"Yes. And he doesn't have a problem, really. I'm going with you. This is a plus point that you need to know. Until then, Kala will not be suspicious or problematic if we are together. Especially if the uterine rental plan is successful. We can be closer, seen as friends with him. He will also definitely feel indebted to you, Broto," said Lady as if to reassure the man, throwing his doubts away.

"Kala may not be a problem, but my wife?" Broto sighed again.

"Come on. You're a doctor, right? Rarely in the house is common. Maybe we can spend two or three hours on a date. After all, not every day. I'm following your schedule. Now and then, we can also go on a short date when you're practicing. Simple, right?" Lady grabbed Broto's hand, gripped it gently, then rubbed her thumb on the surface of the hand.

Inevitably, Broto swallowed his own saliva. Short date in practice? Wow, that seems like an interesting and nerve-wracking offer. He struggled to control the sudden erratic heart rate and the lump of flesh that suddenly expanded beneath him.