A Husband's Love

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Vina returned home Sunday afternoon to Radit after three days in hospital. And for three days that too. Radit. None of her friends or parents knew of Vina's condition during these three days. Vina's not closing herself up. Because of the circumstances when entering the hospital Vina did not bring a cell phone.

Vina exhales violently then opens the car door, lowers her legs and finally her body completely out of the car while Radit picks up a clothes bag from the back bench. After Radit got out of the car, Radit moved his head to tell Vina to walk first.

"Go in the room and lie down" Radit said after they were in the living room.

"Yes,"

"Do you want to eat something?"

Vina turned around and looked at Radit. Vina nodded.

"What do you want to eat?"

"Es three-flavored cream. Strawberry, chocolate and vanilla" replied Vina happily. Like a child, his eyes sparkled to imagine the three-flavored ice cream coming into his mouth. Before the rape and eventual hospital admission, Vina had been desperate for the three-flavored ice cream.

"Es cream is not good for pregnant women. Later you will feel the three flavors through pregnant milk. Moreover, you just got out of the hospital. Don't just follow the will of the mouth but think about the impact after you eat that ice cream. Ice cream will only make you catch a cold and nauseous. I'm gonna ask Aunt Ina to make you some orange juice,"

Radit spoke at length. The sparkling eyes were now gone. The desire to eat ice cream is gone.

"Alright," Vina replied briefly and disappointedly.

"The others don't exist?" ask Radit again. Vina was lazy to hear Radit's question. Why ask what he wants. Radit must decide what is good or bad to get into his stomach.

"No." Vina turned around and went into the room. According to Radit's orders. Vina immediately lay on the bed. Vina was afraid that when Radit came in and saw that not lying down would make the indisputable man angry.

Three days in the hospital, Vina had thought about what she would do for the next six months. According and do not care about any words Radit including when it comes to the custody of his son later. Vina was willing if her son would be taken care of by Radit and his wife later. That's better than having to let this fetus out before it takes shape due to miscarriage.

I don't know what thought possessed Vina's brain. When the mother of another mother fought for custody of her own child, Vina willing her son to be taken care of by Radit who will be her ex-husband six months more. Vina is not really that hard, just that fighting Radit will only torture himself and his son later. With a heavy heart, Vina would let go of it all if the time would come.

What Radit said happened. A glass of orange juice was already in Radit's hands walking towards the bed. Vina was still lying down, waiting for the order from Radit to sit down.

"Sit down." Vina sits.

"spent." Vina grabbed the juice. Just a matter of seconds the delicious juice had already entered into Vina's stomach. He wanted Radit to quickly get out of his room.

"Nobody?"

"Enak," Vina answered briefly. The juice is right on his tongue.

"That you drink is orange juice mixed with carrots. That's a lot better than the three-flavored ice cream you asked for. Ice cream that in addition to using artificial sweeteners is also sure to use artificial preservatives. As for adults alone is not good especially for the fetus."

Vina only heard Radit's explanation while nodding. There is no point in talking or arguing. I want Vina to praise and satirize Radit's explanation. But Vina could only protest inwardly. He just wants Radit out of his room. But as if at home, Radit instead sat on a wooden chair not far from his bed. Even the man took out his phone. Vina felt like a prisoner. Not dizzy, Vina closed her eyes. Although he was discharged from the hospital, the Supreme doctor advised Vina to rest a lot and not think about anything heavy.

Vina opened her eyes after nearly an hour of sleep. Waking up hearing a noise from the living room. Vina wanted to ignore it. But that voice was a familiar one. Vina got out of bed and out of the room.

"Papa, Mama," called Vina after seeing her parents sitting on her back. Both of his parents were compact to turn around. Her mother Vina stood up and immediately hugged Vina. Vina turned to Radit. The man seemed to be holding back anger.

"Son Radit, like I talked about before. Let us take Vina," Hendrik said after Vina and her mother sat down. Vina was surprised and pleased with the arrival and words of her father. Vina squeezed the end of her shirt waiting for Radit's answer. Vina prayed in her heart, Radit allowed.

"It can't be like that om, you'll take her after the child is born" replied Radit coldly. At Hendrik's request, Radit no longer called his father Vina papa. The man was still stubborn after what happened to Vina.

"We came today for a reason. How the child was born, While Vina still one day back to your house directly in the hospital again. You do not realize that your attitude and actions that make Vina in the hospital," replied Hendrik sharply. Radit. She did not expect that Vina's parents would find out that Vina was back in the hospital.

"Where did you know Vina was in the hospital?" ask Radit wonder. Vina didn't even bring a cell phone to the hospital. To borrow a nurse's or a doctor's cell phone is impossible. Because Radit was always in the room to accompany Vina. Even to buy food for himself. Radit asked the cleaning service officer for help.

"That's not important Radit. It's for the sake of that fetus. Let us take Vina. We'll let you know if the child is born." Hendrik did not want to open his mouth about the kindness of the doctor Agung who informed the state of Vina while in the hospital.

"Can't" Radit replied firmly. Vina had already hesitated to hear Radit's answer. Vina expected it. I don't know what Radit meant to keep him in this house. But his attitude always hurt Vina.

"Radit, I can actually report you to the police. The rape you committed against Vina could land you in jail. But that's not what I did. Because I assume this is a family problem that we can solve in a familial manner,"

"Om, can you report me to the police?. The police will laugh and feel sorry for you. For the sake of money, om approved of the match. If not sell Vina indirectly. That's what's her name?" said Radit chuckling. He looked at his in-laws. Vina was surprised by Radit's words. Radit apparently thought of it like merchandise. Radit felt victorious after saying that.

"How do you judge me?" ask Hendrik again. Radit. There's no way he's saying that Hendrik is crazy for money. If Vina wasn't there. That assessment will definitely come out of Radit's mouth. Because that's what Radit's judgment is. Vina and her mother could only listen to the two men talk.

"I'm a big fan of Radit's money. But I also don't want to sacrifice my daughter for money. I agreed that the match was not just for money. I see you as a good and responsible man. Turns out I was wrong. My daughter is not happy but is not considered by you." Hendrik paused his words and took a deep breath. His heart felt tight to see the suffering of Vina because she made the wrong decision. His eyes are glass now. Ever since learning of Vina's plight, almost every night Hendrik cried silently.

"I'm pulling back my daughter Radit right now. It's too long if we wait another six months" Hendrik said slowly. His voice was like holding back a cry.

"No, Vina's pregnant with my fetus." Radit is still insistent. She wanted her fetus but did not try to make Vina comfortable. And without realizing it. Her words just now further scratched the wound in Vina's heart.

"I'm just picking up my daughter. If you want your fetus. You can take it out now and you can carry it yourself" said Hendrik sharply and angrily. That stupid answer was forced out of his mouth to bully Radit. And that stupid answer managed to make Radit speechless and feel stupid.

"There's no reason for you to arrest my daughter anymore. This is the money I've received from your parents." Radit lifted the black plastic bag that had been near his feet and threw it into Radit's lap. Radit was surprised because the plastic bag containing a lot of money landed pretty on his thigh. Vina was no less surprised. He didn't expect his papa to do all that to free himself from Radit. In Vina's heart smiled. But his eyes looked pityfully at his Papa because of Radit's disdain for his papa.

"Count and ask your parents. How much money I received from them because of the match," said Hendrik firmly and pointed to the money that had been in Radit's lap. The man was still silent and could not believe what Hendrik had said. Radit didn't even touch the plastic bag. The words of Hendrik who suspected himself to be a good and responsible person were like a slap in his face.

"Vina pack up, son, we go home now" said Hendrik softly. He really doesn't want to do this. He realized this act was like making Vina like an item like Radit said earlier. But this was all he could do to atone for Vina from her self-created suffering. Hendrik blamed himself instead of blaming Radit. Because Hendrik realized, the decision that led Vina to become a wife was not considered by Radit.

Vina moved from her seat. Go into the room and pack your clothes into a small bag. Living in Radit's house clothes are not much. The decision to leave the house is already unanimous. As hard as Radit held her back, Vina was determined to get out of this house right now.

"Vina." Vina. Radit was already standing right behind Vina.

"Can't you last another six months?"

"Radit, do you want to see your child born?. Not answering Radit's question. Vina asked. Radit nodded.

"I believe you will be a good father to this child. You split up just for a while. I'll make sure this kid is born. I will give up her custody to you," Vina said as she held tightness in her chest. Three days he contemplated this decision. Before six months. Vina had already decided and said it directly to Radit.

"I just want to take responsibility starting from Vina's content. Paying attention to his nutrition and introducing my voice since he was in the womb" Radit replied slowly. His face was lethargic and did not look excited. The arrival of Vina's parents with some money made Radit unable to hold Vina forcibly anymore.

"Radit, I know you hate me so much. Living under one roof with someone you hate makes you uncomfortable. And what's worse is that your hatred can make me depressed and be fatal to this fetus. Remember the doctor. I can't think of anything heavy. Trust me. This fetus only hitchhiked nine months in my womb for the next she is yours" Vina replied in a trembling voice. Every time it offended her fetus, Vina could feel her heart throbbing pain.

"What if I change. Will you be willing to stay here. Just six months Vina,"

"No Radit. I keep going with my parents. You said before that you wouldn't hurt me. But what is it?. You hurt me with that rude word of yours. I'd be depressed here. I just realized that you think of me as merchandise,"

"Vina, sorry,"

"I'm not Radit's merchandise. I'm just a guarantee on the money your parents gave me. And now my parents have redeemed me. Like in a pawn shop. The money that was returned. The guarantee must also be returned. You have received that money. Then I should go back to my parents, Radit, too,"

"Do you hate me?"

"Do you think I'm an angel?. Believe me, two people who hate each other can't live under one roof,"

"After you get out of this house. Soon you will get my wedding invitation card" Radit threatened.

"Please Radit. Before the invitation card was in my hand. Now I say happy for you. I support you to get married again" Vina said as she extended her hand. Radit just looked at that hand. Vina pulled back her hand and walked about to get out. Radit. Vina who used to always ask herself to change, not to hurt each other and even beat up Donna to maintain their marriage now supports her to remarry.

"Vienna,"

"Come back, I'm waiting for your promise. Later the child is only mine," Radit said firmly. Without turning around Vina nodded. Radit grabbed Vina's bag of clothes and took her out of the room.

"Of Hendrik. Bring back the money. I got it from my dad. And give it back to my father" Radit said as he placed Vina's bag of clothes near Hendrik's couch. Hearing the words of Vina who mentioned herself as a guarantee, somehow Radit felt sad and ungrateful. Though he already mentioned that Hendrik had sold it indirectly.

Both of Vina's parents stood up. Hendrik looked at Radit.

"Radit, I'll drop the money. Help yourself to return the money to your parents. We say goodbye" said Hendrik, hitting Radit's arm slowly. Hendrik grabs Vina's bag of clothes and pulls her daughter's hand. They stepped out of Radit's house.

Radit was still standing in his place. The money in the black plastic bag was still on the sofa table. Looking at the backs of the three people was getting further away. Lost behind the door. Radit was stunned when he heard the sound of a car getting away from his house.

Instantly, Radit ran upstairs. Take out motor locks, sunglasses and leather jackets. In a hurry, Radit went back down and headed straight for the garage. Radit took out a motorbike and rode it tight. Taking a shortcut, only half an hour Radit was already in Vina's courtyard. Her car was not on that page. Radit turned his motor back, and stopped at the intersection. It was almost an hour of waiting. Radit could finally see Hendrik's car passing in front of him.