Little Wife

"LEGITIMATE."

This is the word that Daniel Tanza Wiraatmadja heard for the first time when he woke up today. Not many people were present at the wedding. Yes, an impromptu marriage that he inevitably had to go through.

At first glance, Daniel looked at the teenage girl who had now officially become his wife. No smile emerged from his lips as usual. Usually, on Sundays like this, he still sleeps until noon. You know he's a busy man. Sunday is heaven for him. However, this time turned into a hell week.

"Congratulations on your marriage."

Calisa hugged them both. Dicky, who was still lying weak, also smiled happily. He was very happy because he saw his eldest son was married. Although there is a feeling of unwillingness in the recesses of his heart.

"Daniel, now you are officially Lita's husband and son-in-law," said Dicky quietly.

"Yes, Doctor." Daniel forced a smile.

His conscience this time can still work well. He couldn't be angry with Dicky who was seriously ill. In addition, the two people who have officially become his in-laws are the most meritorious and important in his life besides his parents and mother.

"Lita, greetings to your husband, dear," said Calisa, who was a little irritated with her beautiful daughter.

"Okay, Mom."

Lita's hands trembled slightly. This is not the first time for her to touch the hand of the handsome man who has become her husband. It's just that Lita is a little scared. She knew that Daniel, who was always called uncle by her, seemed to be holding back anger.

'I'm sorry Lita,' Lita shook her husband's hand.

"Sister."

Everyone turned to a teenager in middle school uniform. Lita's smile grew perfectly when she saw her only brother.

"Tanza."

The teenager who was called Tanza immediately rushed into the arms of Lita, her sister.

"Why are you here?" asked Lita softly.

Tanza let go of her arms and looked at everyone who was there. His gaze turned to Daniel's figure.

'Tch! I don't want my good sister to have an old and lecherous husband like him!' He glared at Daniel.

Daniel just rolled his eyes lazily. He knew that all this time Tanza had never liked him. The teenager was always openly looking for a fuss with him.

'Damn boy!' Daniel cursed in his heart.

Tanza's gaze bothered him and intimidated him a bit. If only Dicky and Calisa weren't here. Perhaps, the two of them had been fighting as usual.

"You can't possibly marry him right?" asked Tanza suddenly.

"He is now your brother-in-law," said Calisa, approaching her son.

"No! Impossible! Mama must be joking, right?"

"Mom's not kidding."

Tanza clenched his fists. He glared at Daniel hatefully. "You are selfish!" Tanza immediately left the place.

"Tanza!"

Lita tried to chase after her brother, but was restrained by her mother.

"That's enough. After a while, he will also be able to accept it." Calisa calmed her daughter.

"Daniel, Lita. Come here," said Dicky.

The two of them walked towards Dicky who smiled weakly. The man's face looked as pale as a corpse.

"What's the matter, Doctor?"

"Daniel, call me Papa from now on."

Daniel scratched the back of his neck. The call had stuck on his tongue for decades. He felt a little amused by the call requested by Dicky.

"Yes. Pa-pa."

Dicky's smile grew wider. He took something from the drawer. "This is for you." Handed a key to Daniel.

Daniel's brows furrowed immediately. "What's this?"

"It's a house for the two of you from us as a wedding gift. We plan to give the house to Lita for her seventeenth birthday next month," explained Calisa, who was currently standing beside them.

"No need, Sister."

"Sister?" Staring at Daniel sharply.

"Eh, I mean Daniel Mama."

A smile grew on Calisa's face, who was still beautiful at such a young age. Lita just kept quiet and kept her head down. With great difficulty, she held back the tears that seemed to burst. Lita is a quiet and shy person. She is not good at socializing with new people.

Even with Daniel, who had known her since she was a baby, it was still a little foreign to her. So far, the only one who can talk to her is Tanza.

"You guys go back to your new home now. For stuff, don't you worry. Because everything is already there. Tomorrow, take the old things that you left at your respective homes." Calisa looked at the two closely.

"Ma, may I not come with Uncle Daniel," Lita squeaked.

She was a little scared. And honestly living with Daniel will not make her life as comfortable and peaceful as usual.

"I can't honey. You are his wife now. So, wherever your husband goes. You must go with him." Calisa stroked her daughter's hair.

To be honest, Calisa also had a hard time letting go of her daughter at such a young age. However, all this must be done as quickly as possible. Otherwise, Daniel will be in trouble. Calisa doesn't want anything to happen to Daniel, who she loves the most.

'I'd better obey. My body also needs rest. It's only nine o'clock in the morning.'

***

Dicky looked at his wife intensely. "Honey, I'm afraid Lita will be down," squeaked Dicky.

"Not. She couldn't be down."

"What if she already has a boyfriend?"

Calisa smiled and held her husband's hand tightly. "Believe me, if Lita our child liked Daniel from the first."

"Is that true? How do you know?"

"I am his mother. I know it very well. Yes, although she never spoke to me for long. My daughter is so quiet and shy."

"Yes. Our two children are opposite." Dicky nodded slightly in approval.

'They imitate the nature of the two of us. Lita is very much like you or maybe worse. Whereas Tanza looks like me.'

On the other hand, Daniel immediately laid his body. Meanwhile, Lita just stood there and kept her head down.

"Lita, sleep with me here too?" Patted the spot beside him.

"Sleep together?" said Lita stammered.

Her whole body was starting to sweat. In all her life, she had never slept with anyone, including her brother and parents. And now she was ordered to sleep with someone who could always make her heartbeat so fast?

Just imagining it, makes a Lita almost faint.

"Yes. Just sleep, nothing more. I know you must be tired from the three-hour journey from the hospital to here."

No answer from Lita. The girl didn't even move from her current position.

'Gosh, this girl.'

Daniel immediately got up from his sleep. He steps towards Lita who was standing not far from him.

"Come on." Daniel pulled Lita's hand.

'Oh, Lord! Why are her hands this cold? Is she scared? Or sick?'

"Lalita Andrea, what are you doing?" asked Daniel, a little scared. Just wanted to answer, Lita immediately fainted.

"LALITA!" Daniel glared perfectly.

Lita looks busy serving some food on the dining table. She, who has really good skill in cooking and likes the kitchen the most, doesn't make it difficult for Lita to serve up a very appetizing dish like this.

Lita who was about to go upstairs to call Daniel, stopped when she saw the man who looked so neat and handsome, of course. 'Uncle Daniel, where are you going at this time of night?'

Daniel's eyes looked at the dining table which was not far from the stairs. With a quick movement, Daniel descended the stairs.

"Lita, you made all this?" Lita nodded slightly.

Daniel was silent for a moment. Even though he had known Lita for a long time. However, he doesn't know the fact that Lita can cook. As far as Daniel knows, Lita is crazy about books and often locks herself in her room.

"Come on, eat first, Uncle."

Daniel was seen biting his lip. He is currently in a hurry because he has an appointment with such a special person. But, he also didn't have the heart for Lita, who had worked so hard to cook dinner like this.

'Is Uncle Daniel not on the level with this food I made?' Lita lowered her head. There was a feeling of disappointment that crept up in her heart.

'OK. A quick bite is fine, isn't it?' Daniel sat in front of Lita.

"Yes. I am starving."

Lita lifted her face. She smiled faintly. Deftly, Lita brought food for her husband. Lita knows very well what foods Daniel likes as well as what he doesn't like.

"Thank you," said Daniel when Lita put down the plate that was already filled with the food.

Daniel's eyebrows knit together perfectly. 'All these foods are my favorites. How did Lita know? Is this just a coincidence?'

Daniel shook his head a little. He doesn't care about everything. However, he had to quickly finish all this food. If not, he was afraid that Febby would sulk and be angry with him because he was late.

'Geez. It tastes so good! It's almost similar to mother's cooking.'

Daniel glanced at Lita who looked focused on eating her food. If Daniel pays attention, Lita looks like a middle schooler because she is so cute. Not to mention, Lita has such a tiny body. Daniel admits that Lita has a very beautiful face like Angela. Maybe, because Lita is Angela's cousin who incidentally is Daniel's older sister and first love.

'When I see her face, I always think of Angela.'

It was all too soon, like it's only been fifteen minutes. There was no food left on the table. Either because he was hungry or because he was hooked. Daniel was the one who spent it all. Daniel was just amazed by himself.

"Good grief!" shouted Daniel.

He looked frantically looking at his watch which was already half past nine in the evening.

"Lita. I'll say goodbye first." Daniel waved to Lita and immediately ran.

'Gosh, Daniel. Why are you being misled like this?' he cursed in his heart.

Lita, who was still chewing her food, could only watch Daniel leave with an indescribable look. Until a moment later, she began to sob a little. To be honest, she already knew who her husband was going to meet. While eating earlier, his eyes accidentally caught a short message asking where her husband was. Not to mention, Lita is a coward. She couldn't be left alone like this. Lita has had trauma in the past.

Lita's cell phone suddenly rang. With a little shaking, Lita took her cell phone. "Lita."

"What's wrong ?" wipe her tears.

"Can I ask you a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Please come to the address I sent later, okay? Get a small box located in the drawer. I've already ordered a taxi. It will come soon."

"But,"

Tuutt....

The phone call ended.

"Alright, I better hurry. It's better than having to stay home alone." Lita rushed up the stairs and left the remaining food.

***

Lita is standing in a house that looks so big and majestic just like her parents' house. 'Why did Uncle Daniel tell me to come here? So what box is this?'

Lita looked at the small box that had been wrapped in such a way. Lita was so curious but didn't want to be presumptuous either.

With slow steps, Lita began to enter the unlocked house. It seemed it was intentional considering she was about to arrive.

'The interior is so elegant.' Lita was so amazed.

"Sister Lita, Mr. Daniel's nephew isn't it?" said a woman who Lita believed to be a maid in this house.

"Nephew?"

"Yes. Earlier, Mr. Daniel ordered that I would take things from his nephew."

"Oh yes. This is Uncle Daniel's stuff." Handed the small box to the maid.

"Ma'am, may I ask a question?"

"Go on, Sist, what's wrong?" said the waiter kindly.

"Where is Uncle Daniel?" asked Lita carefully.

"Oh, that. Mr. Daniel is in the room with Miss Febby, my employer," he explained.

Lita blinked her eyes. "Does Uncle Daniel often visit here?"

"Not really. They met more often at the hotel. As far as I know, they will soon be married. Don't you know? Aren't you his little nephew?"

"Oh yes. Uncle Daniel hasn't told me yet. Then I'll say goodbye first." Lita smiled politely.

"Yes sweety, be careful."

The maid seemed so stunned by the beautiful and cute face that Lita had. "The girl is still in middle school."

***

Lita is currently sobbing in a quiet street near the house she just entered. Lita did not think that Daniel already had a lover and was almost married. Her heart hurt.

What kind of marriage is this? Isn't a wedding supposed to be as beautiful as in the movies? It was only a day before he got married. Lita has felt such an extraordinary heartache like this.

"Mama, Papa. I want to go home. I don't want to live with Uncle Daniel. He's evil!"

Lita continued to cry in the silence of the night. Until raindrops began to wet the earth and hit her face right. She ignored all that. If it rains just a little. Lita will have a fever.

On the other hand, for some reason, his heart wasn't calm like this. Outside it was raining very hard.

'Lita didn't get rained on, did she?'

Febby woke up from her sleep. "Honey, what are you doing? You're not asleep?" Febby clings to Daniel's body.

"I was thinking about my nephew who came here to deliver something for me."

"That's enough. Don't worry too much. She must be fine."

"It's raining hard outside. She is very vulnerable to rain."

"Cupp." Febby kissed Daniel's lips gently.

"Let's sleep now," said Febby softly. Daniel finally nodded.

'I hope Lita is okay.'

In a very spacious room. Girl seen blinking her eyes. One of her hands lifted holding her head which felt so heavy.

"What's this?" Lita took a small towel that was stuck to her head.

Lita watched the object closely. If she remembers back, the last time she was crying under the heavy rain last night. Lita is also sure if she had had a fever all night. However, who had brought her back to this house?

No way Daniel. Remembering the man who was making out with another woman in the room. That's what Lita thought. If you remember that, Lita's heart only hurts.

Which wife is willing to know that her husband is making out with another woman. Although this marriage was done out of necessity. Or, Daniel was already in a relationship with the woman. But, still, it is wrong.

Slowly, Lita lowered her legs. Her body still felt so weak. The effects of the rain were so fatal to her body. If Mama and Papa found out how she is now, they would be very worried. Lita felt guilty for deliberately making herself sick with rain like that.

"I'm sorry, Pa, Ma."

The bedroom door opened. Daniel's figure was seen carrying a tray. His eyes were a little surprised to see Lita who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Are you aware?" Daniel walked quickly towards Lita.

Lita was so surprised to see Daniel's figure. Don't tell her it's her husband who has brought her and nursed her all night.

"Oh. Why is it here?" Lita whispered.

Daniel was sitting next to his wife whose face looked so pale. Instead of answering Lita's question. Daniel instead put one hand on Lita's forehead to check the girl's temperature.

"Thankfully, your fever has subsided." Daniel breathed a sigh of relief.

Lita frowned. 'He's worried about me? Ah, maybe he's afraid of me for some reason. If that happens. He'll be in trouble.'

"Lean back. You haven't recovered much." Daniel brought Lita to sit back. Lita lowered her face. 'Uncle Daniel's face is so close. I'm so nervous.'

"Oh, yeah. I've made porridge for you."

Staring at Lita closely. Honestly, Daniel was so sad to see Lita's condition like this. Moreover, all of this was due to his fault as well. If only he had not asked Lita to bring the gift. Surely, Lita's situation will not be like this.

"Oh, don't bother. I am fine," said Lita so quietly.

"Shall I feed you?" offered Daniel.

Reflexively, Lita shook her head slowly. "No. I can do it alone!" she protested.

Daniel took the bowl of porridge. He did not pay attention to the protests of the little girl in front of him. A faint smile graced Daniel's thick lips. He remembered when Lita was five years old. He is the one who often feeds the girl because Calisa is busy taking care of Tanza, Lita's sister.

"Aaaa..." Daniel thrust the porridge right on Lita's lips.

Like it or not, Lita opened her mouth. "Smart girl," Daniel said happily.

He felt like he was looking at Lita who was five years old at this time. Adorable. Ten minutes passed, and the porridge in the bowl was completely gone. Daniel smiled with satisfaction, while Lita looked down shyly.

"Cup."

Daniel kissed Lita's lips, intending to clean the traces of porridge stuck to the girl's lips. Lita blinked her eyes in surprise. Daniel who woke up scratched the back of his neck that didn't itch.

"Sorry. I had a reflex earlier," he said uncomfortably.

That is what Daniel usually did to Lita, however, when the girl was five to seven years old. He does have a unique way of cleaning up leftover food on Lita's lips. Instead of rubbing it by hand.

The atmosphere is so awkward. Daniel cursed his stupidity. He was sure if Lita was currently angry and upset with him because it was presumptuous to kiss the girl's lips without permission.

"I went out first. Sorry." Daniel just walked away.

After Daniel left. Lita rubbed her lips. It's a lie if she's not happy. Since childhood, this kiss is what she likes most about Daniel. She even pretended couldn't eat properly until she was seven just because she wanted Daniel to feed her.

Lita doesn't even care about her mother's scolding, who always says she's too spoiled for Daniel. Lita doesn't know since when this feeling of love has grown to a man who she always calls 'Uncle'. Their age gap is very far, about seventeen years.

At first, Lita was against this unreasonable matchmaking even though her heart was so full of happiness. However, getting married at such a young age was not what Lita wanted at all. She is only seventeen years old. She's still in the eleventh grade.

But, everything just happened. They got married at the request of their father, who was very ill. If the other bride married her wearing a wedding dress that is beautiful. It's different from him who only wears ordinary clothes.

***

Daniel is currently in his office. He doesn't know how many times the harsh breath just escaped from his mouth.

"You're idiot, Daniel!" he groaned. Daniel rubbed his face roughly.

He was still thinking about what happened this morning. Sometimes he kissed Lita's lips. Maybe, in the past, it was not a problem. However, now it has become a problem.

Lita is a baby who has grown into a beautiful and seductive teenage girl. How not, even though the girl's body is so small. However, her body is slightly bulky and has such beautiful curves.

Daniel massaged his slightly throbbing head. The image of Lita's innocent body is still very clear in her memory.

Last night, an unsettled Daniel decided to go home. He did not stay at the house of his lover, Febby. He doesn't even care about Febby who is furious with him.

Turns out his hunch was right. He finds Lita unconscious on the road not far from Febby's house. Daniel immediately carried Lita's body which could be said to be quite heavy.

Arriving at the house, Daniel immediately laid the body. It is very visible if Lita's body is shivering. Like it or not, Daniel took off all of Lita's clothes. There were only the two of them in the house. No workers or anyone.

A thousand times Daniel kept cursing as his closed eyes continued to open. He didn't know why, his excitement increased when he saw that innocent body. It could be said that he was almost lost.

As long as he know Angela. Daniel has never had a relationship with any woman except Febby for the past five years. Febby often teased him, but he was never interested and provoked. As far as they have often kissed and slept together. Just normal sleep, nothing more. However, what if with Lita these days, he was always out of control like this?