99 Love for You

Recollecting

I still remember vividly when my husband, Mas Alvian, received a will stating he should marry his late sister's wife. At that time I was very shocked, and I could not accept that my husband had to marry another woman. Mas Alvian to his knees in front of me, he said, if I do not want him to marry again then he will not obey the will of his late brother. My heart is in a dilemma. The insistence on the part of Mas Alvian's family, made me finally realize that carrying out the will of the dead is an obligation for the living. I agree that my husband is remarried. . .

The incident one year ago suddenly flashed in Cecil's mind while waiting for his divorce hearing. Yep, two weeks have passed and are now entering the second trial.

Cecil remembered what he had said before the judge at that time. At that moment he felt that he was very stupid. Everything he said was just an excuse. Cecil himself knows that Alvian married Nayla, and he allowed them to marry.

"Cil, don't daydream." Bima's voice made her return to the real world.

"Eh? No, Bim. Hasn't Alvian come yet?"

"Not yet, maybe in a minute. Don't make Shasha angry again for asking why Alvian was late."

Cecil smile. "Yes-yes, take it easy."

"Cil, don't answer the origin in front of the judge. It'll make the judge think you're playing with the law. Better give a logical reason. Then when are you gonna tell me the real reason?"

Cecil looked at Bima. There are many things he wants to tell Bima. But it's not time yet.

"Later." Cecil answered with one word.

"When later? You make me look unprofessional. My own client problem I don't know. How do you solve it?" Bima started to raise her tone.

"Sorry Bim. But it's not time I talked about that. Later, before the final trial, I will definitely tell you everything."

Bima looked at Cecil very sharply. Hope that what he says is a promise to be kept.

"Please promise me you'll keep it!"

Cecilia nodded.

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The trial is ongoing and with the same agenda, which is mediation. Of course, the judges try their best so that divorce can be avoided. But whatever the power, all decisions remain with each party who lives the married life.

Cecil remains adamant about parting ways with Alvian. The reason is still the same. She no longer accepted her husband's second marriage. She was better off alone than having to live with another woman in her husband's life.

It's all just excuses. And Bima knows that. But as a lawyer he can only obey the will of his client. Bima hopes Cecil really keeps his promise to tell her all the reasons for wanting to part.

Court's over. Alvian and Cecil walked out of the room.

Alvian looked at Cecil from the side. As if he had planned something, Alvian immediately grabbed Cecil's hand and took him away.

This time Shasha was silent. He already knew that Alvian was planning something else like that time.

"Where are they going, Sha?" Ask Bima.

"Hmm, I don't know. I don't understand Alvian's head."

"You are the manager. Every day with him. Why don't you know what Alvian's plan is?"

"You're his friend too. Do you know what Alvian's thinking right now?" Shasha asked Bima.

Bima. He probably didn't know what Alvian was really thinking. But clearly, Alvian still wants to maintain his marriage to Cecil.

"Yes already. I gotta go. I had a lot to take care of because Alvian canceled his schedule. See you at the next trial." Shasha sauntered away leaving Bima.

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"Where are we going, Mas?" cecil asked expectantly anxiously.

Alvian turned his car into a pasaraya.

"What are we going to do in Pasaraya?" Cecil continued to ask, but Alvian did not answer.

Alvian parked his car. "Let's get off!" bring Alvian.

"But explain first what we're here for?" Cecil kept pushing Alvian.

Alvian looked at Cecil. Then grab Cecil's hand and bring him into the market.

Cecil doesn't know what Alvian is really planning. But he still obeyed Alvian's wishes. They are still legal as husband and wife.

They stopped at one place. Movie theater.

"Let's see a movie!" bring Alvian.

Cecil surprised. "Watch movies?"

"Yes. I haven't seen a movie in the cinema in a long time. What movie do you want to watch?"

"Okay, I'll buy the ticket first. You wait here!"

Cecil is confused by Alvian's ever-changing attitude after their divorce trial.

What exactly is Mas Alvian planning?

And before long, Alvian came with a ticket, as well as popcorn and drinks in his hand.

"Yeah, we're watching a comedy movie." Alvian smiles.

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Two hours passed very quickly. And during that time Alvian was happy to see Cecil laughing freely while watching a comedy film. He felt that all this time he had been making Cecil depressed. Makes Cecil rarely smile like he used to.

What have I done to the woman I love? I always feel sad and hurt. Oh my God, please forgive me... I really don't want to lose this woman. Please melt her heart so she can drop all her divorce claims on me...

"It's so much fun watching a comedy movie. My stomach hurts from laughing."

"Thank God you like it. Now we go on to the next show." Alvian grabbed Cecil's hand for the umpteenth time.

"Where else are we going? The day started late afternoon. It's a pity that Tasya is waiting for us to come home."

But Alvian ignored Cecil's words and immediately took him to the game station in the market.

Alvian buys coins and invites Cecil to play. At first Cecil refused, feeling it was a child's game. But Alvian forced him to play. And finally Cecil enjoyed it. Forgetting the time.

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Evening has arrived,

They finally got home. But they still sat in the car. Silence began to be created. All the laughter they had let out from that moment seemed to be gone.

Alvian wanted to say something but he hesitated. Until Cecil finally started the conversation.

"Thank you for today, Mas." said Cecil.

Alvian smiles.

"Today I'm happy. It's been a long time since we've spent both."

Alvian looked at Cecil. "Cil, I'm sorry---"

Cecil returned Alvian's gaze. There were so many words he seemed to want to say.

"I'm sorry we had to end up like this. I should have understood you better. I don't know if you've been suffering all this time. I was too selfish. I think too much about my own feelings."

Cecil started to tear up. His eyes feel so hot right now.

"Cil, please don't do this! I will try to do better for our relationship. I know I was wrong. I shouldn't be that easy doing all of Mas Alif's will. Without thinking about how you feel. I was wrong, Cil. Please forgive me!"

"Please don't say that, Mom. I thought everything through carefully myself. I'm sincere you're married to Nayla. Not from the insistence of your family, but from my own heart."

Cecil can't say anything. Because her tears started to fall.

"Although that should be how I can better understand you. Where is a woman in polygamy? Although you are sincere, but I know that in the depths of your heart, you cannot accept it all." Alvian grabbed Cecilia's face, holding her cheek.

"I promise I'll fix everything. I will try to be a better husband for you, and also for our son, Tasya. I-i'm sorry! I can't part with you. Let's start all over."

Alvian wiped away Cecil's tears. And began to bring his lips closer to Cecil's forehead. Kissed her.

Cecil looked at Alvian deeply. He knew that his heart still loved Alvian.

Alvian rubbed Cecil's lips. The lips were shaking as they held back the crying.

"I love you, Cil. Always love you."

And Alvianpun kissed Cecil's lips. Slowly, but very deeply.

The longing they had longed for, was finally treated.

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To be continued. . .