A Wife's Escape

Last Request

"Eh!? Ricky called!"

I'd better turn off the stove...

Nisa turned off the stove and without removing the apron she was wearing, she immediately rushed to meet Ricky. Arriving there, he saw Ricky who was on the bed crying. Without saying anything Nisa directly approached him and hugged him from behind.

"Who!?" Ricky was shocked and looked back. "Sin...?"

"Yes, it's me. You called me."

"I-this is really you, right? So I wasn't dreaming?" ricky asked as if in disbelief while pinching Nisa's cheek.

"Hum! Hamu hapar aha ihimu henihi, hahan henhuit hau!"

(Humph! You slap yourself, don't pinch me!)

"Thank God..." Ricky hugged Nisa, "It turns out you're still here, I-I really need you. Don't go!"

"Yes..." Nisa then patted Ricky on the back slowly, "I'm not going home before I say goodbye to you. I'm not a jailangkung, come uninvited home not delivered. Calm yourself Ricky..." Nisa then wiped away the tears on Ricky's cheek.

"Thank you Nisa..." Ricky suddenly clasped Nisa's hand, then with a gentle smile he said, "I promise I won't do anything stupid like this again. After knowing that you love me too, I feel very happy. Even though you are married to someone else, at least the one you love is me. I'm grateful for the love you gave me..."

"Yes, I'm just as grateful as you are." Nisa suddenly pinches Ricky's nose. "Now you have to take a shower! You stink of alcohol! After the shower, go straight to the kitchen! I've cooked you soup." Nisa then pulled her hand back.

"Yes-yes I took a shower, but why did it even pinch my nose? The one who complains that I stink of you, you should have pinched your own nose! Like this..." Ricky pinched Nisa's nose back, and Nisa immediately shook her hand and pushed Ricky away.

"Quick shower! You stink, you smell so bad...!" scream Nisa.

"Good bunda~"

"What the hell!? W-who's your bundle!?" Nisa then turned her red face away.

"Haha, embarrassed nih~ mother.. mother Nisa~" mocked Ricky while menguyel-yek Nisa.

"Quick shower! Do I need to help you take a shower? Oops..." Nisa shut her mouth.

"Bolebunda~ come on-oo bathe me..." Ricky then pulled Nisa's hand with sparkling eyes while smiling mischievously.

"I don't want to shower! Just find your own bundle!!"

My God, now I'm a little traumatized by the bathroom...

"OK-okay, I took a shower. But when I take a shower you can't go home!" ricky said as he walked to the bathroom.

"Yes, I'm not going home. You old baby!"

Geez, I'm stupid and naive, for a moment I felt that Ricky was my husband. If only I had married Ricky, it would have felt happy like this. But, still this is wrong! I have to be self-aware, now that I'm Keyran's wife, I'm going to explain everything to Ricky!

Shortly after, Ricky finished the shower. As she exited the room, she was shocked by the state of her already clean apartment and all the neatly arranged items. Then he rushed to the kitchen to look for Nisa. And when he arrived, he was immediately served with a bowl of warm soup. Seeing that he immediately smiled bitterly, simultaneously in his heart came a feeling of being touched and also envious.

"Nisa, thank you." said Ricky with a bitter smile.

If only I had married you, it would have felt like this. When I sleep you take off the house, even cook for me. Your husband must be very happy to get a wife like you.

"Sama-sama, but why are you smiling like that?" Nisa then sat opposite Ricky.

"It's nothing." said Ricky with a gloomy face.

"You don't have to worry. I finished the delivery order, so the vegetable I used to make the soup was still new. It is healthy and hygienic! Quick eat! Don't forget to doang!"

"L-yes, I'm eating..." Ricky ate the soup quickly.

Haha, he misunderstood, it turns out that what Nisa thinks is vegetables. Nisa hasn't changed at all, she's always cared about little things like this.

"Oh yeah, wait a minute!" Nisa then presents a cup of drinks to Ricky. "Drink this too, I've made ginger tea for you. This is very good for a drunk~" said Nisa as if insinuating.

"Nyindir nih, besides I also just drank that much beer for the first time. I'm a doctor, I also really understand the benefits of this drink." Ricky then sipped the ginger tea.

"Iya-iya... the great doctor Ricky~"

"Nisa, how long do I sleep?"

"4 hours."

"That long? Why don't you wake me up? You must be tired of cleaning my apartment alone, even though I myself made it messy. I'm sorry, I'm bothering you." said Ricky with a guilty look.

"Ricky, I didn't wake you up because your sleep was so slumbering, you must be so tired from crying, that's why I couldn't wake you up. Keep going.. about some houses, you just keep your apologies. You're not bothering me at all!" nisa said with a gentle smile.

"You're so nice, I've wasted so much of your time."

"I'm not good, I'm only responsible. You did all this because of me. I am just shameless, not ignorant of myself. So, you're not wasting my time at all. Make yourself as comfortable as possible."

"Okay, just responsibility. But, about responsibility, you still owe me one thing." Ricky suddenly pulled Nisa's hand and grasped it as tightly as possible. "Please give me an explanation..."

"Well, in the end it's still like this. All right, ask me everything. I will answer all your questions."

"Okay, you should look me in the eye. First question, do you love him?" Ricky then looked into Nisa's eyes carefully.

"No!!" answer Nisa spontaneously.

"Sina..." Ricky suddenly hugged Nisa as tightly as possible.

You answered him without the slightest doubt, it means that in your heart there is only me! This question is the most important, the rest later is just a meaningless explanation.

"Ri-Ricky.. tightness..please get off.." said Nisa with a trembling tone.

"Eh!? Sorry..." Ricky immediately let go of his embrace. "Sorry, I'm just too happy. So, I subconsciously hugged you. Sorry...?" ricky said with a glare.

"Haiss.. Never mind, don't keep apologizing! Is your question just that?"

I thought what was wrong, Ricky was really happy with such a simple answer.

"No, I want to know everything. When you cried, you said you had to get married. Did your parents force you?"

"Not my parents, no one forced me. But, it is circumstances that compel me." replied Nisa with a gloomy face.

"Certainness?" ricky asked with a confused face.

"Well... The stakes are all that my family has. Actually, all the choices depend on me. But, unfortunately I'm too cowardly. I'm the worst coward! I prefer treasure over love, I don't want my family to be disappointed and consider me a burden. If I tell you, you'll also be burdened..."

"Nisa, it must have felt really hard to be in your position. Even if I knew, surely your marriage is also difficult to avoid. Kartawijaya, that's your husband's family, right?"

"Yes, fighting people who have everything like their status, power and influence is very difficult. When compared to them, the difference was enormous. Sorry Nisa. I can't count on you, sorry..."

"Stop apologizing Ricky! You're not wrong, I'm not wrong, nobody is to blame. Social inequality like this is very natural if it happens, all those in power will always get what they want. No matter how hard I make plans, I still can't escape their clutches."

"Nisa, I'm worried about you. Can you adapt to such an environment? People like them are very demanding, they always impose their desires on others. Especially you, now that you are their daughter-in-law. Maybe even your own husband will always force you to do things you don't want to do." said Ricky in a worried tone.

"Haha, you don't have to worry. You don't underestimate me, I'm used to being required to be able to this-that's by my parents" Nisa said with a smile. " Oh yeah, I want to talk to you about something serious." Nisa's eyes instantly turned cynical.

"What about?"

"Ricky, I'm sure you understand how I feel about you, but now we'd better get away from each other."

"What's!? We love each other, why should I stay away from you?" ricky asked as if he didn't.

"Ricky. I'm married, our paths are different now. I'm sure you understand this..."

"I know you're married, but I love you! I can't be told to stay away from you! Before you were dishonest with me, now you want me to stay away from you. This is not fair Nisa! I don't accept it!"

"Yes, it's not fair to you." said Nisa with a bitter smile, "That's why I don't apologize to you, my mistakes are unforgivable. My status is now different, if we both do not stay away from each other, sooner or later there will be rumors circulating. It'll only make things worse. Besides, you're not in any relationship with me now, you'd better get rid of your feelings for me..."

"No going! I can accept that I should stay away from you, but I will never get rid of this feeling! I will not be able to do it forever!" ricky said with confidence.

"Whatever, now I have no right to demand anything from you. It's all about your own feelings, only you deserve what you want. But, I suggest you try to forget me, let's just say I'm just a phase in your life."

"Phase? No Nisa! You are more than that, actually why are you talking like that? Are you planning to forget me?" ricky said as if in disbelief.

"Yes, I really want to forget about you and how I feel about you. I am evil, I can do anything to achieve my goals. Including erasing all my love for you. If you don't accept it, just hate me. Besides people who hate me have also been many, increasing one more person is also not a problem." said Nisa lightly.

"I can't believe you can say that, forgetting someone is so hard. In fact, you easily said that I could hate you. Do you think love is so easy to get rid of? You asked me to do the impossible, I couldn't forget you..."

"Then let's just say I'm dead" Nisa said indifferently.

"Sina!!" Ricky then gripped Nisa's shoulder, "What's wrong with you? Why do you always say such crazy things!? What after this you will also ask me to make a grave for you!? Please stop acting like this, what exactly is your purpose?"

"Oh, I don't know" Nisa said with a flat expression.

"Well..." Ricky sighed then released his hand grip from Nisa's shoulder. "Nisa. I think once we love each other, I'll be able to fully understand you. But, even after knowing you for so many years, I still can't understand your way of thinking. I didn't expect you to do all this without knowing your purpose" Ricky said in a disappointed tone.

"Ricky, I have to ask you something" Nisa said seriously.

"What else?" ricky asked as if he was not interested.

"I ask that you don't believe me in the future!"

"W-what!? I know you always have a reason in your every word. But, this one what does it mean?"

"You will know when the time has come." replied Nisa with a smile.

"This is the new Nisa I know, your words are always elusive. Why can't I trust you?"

"Because I often pretend, I am besides being evil and also a fraud" said Nisa with a flat face.

"Craud? Are you tricking me now?" ricky asked with a smile.

"Yes." answered Nisa with a smile.

"Hahaha, you're funny Nisa! I'm not stupid, a con man can't be honest. I'm also an expert in psychology, don't ever try to trick me!"

"Haha, I know. You are the expert..."

Never trick you, even I often deceive everyone, including myself.

"Nisa, I want to tell you something" Ricky clasped Nisa's hand. "I'm sorry, I probably won't be able to forget you. I still can't fully accept your loss. You're too deep in my heart, you've given me too many memories. To be honest, up to this point I still wish that you would stay by my side forever. Your request is very difficult for me to fulfill." said Ricky in a desperate tone.

"Ricky. It's hard for me, too. But," Nisa then touched Ricky's face and with a bitter smile she said, "Now everything has changed, me, you, our dreams and everything that yesterday we hoped for forever. I'm so grateful to know you, thank you for being part of my sad and happy story. But, still I have to go." Nisa suddenly cried.

"Sina..." Ricky then wiped the tears on Nisa's cheek. "I'm afraid if you finally choose to leave, I understand that maybe your destiny is not with me. I also do not know, whether it is as complicated as what destiny works, how difficult it will be in the future and do not know the possibility of what will happen in my life. However, you should know one thing, you are someone I love the most."

"I know, I love you too. Now everything is forced to change, while I can only hope. Someday, if there's a chance to meet again, I hope we can be two good friends. M-despite.. This parting of ours doesn't make me feel good at all."

"Yes, everything will be good. May you be happy, my prayer for you. I love you Nisa..." Ricky kissed Nisa's hands.

"Ricky... Can you grant my last wish to you? I-this might be a little presumptuous." said Nisa in a trembling tone.

"Please, just say it. I'll definitely grant it."

"Kiss me, Ricky, please give me the last kiss as a couple, that's all I ask for..."

"Okay, with pleasure. Come here." said Ricky with a smile and spread out his hands.

"Thank you Ricky." said Nisa with a gentle smile.

With a happy feeling Nisa then approached Ricky then sat on his lap. The two of them looked at each other with loving eyes. Nisa slowly gripped Ricky's shoulder. Ricky also began stroking his neck, ears and face with fingers that entered between Nisa's hair. Nisa then brought her face closer and tilted her head slightly. Instantly the two of them continued with a kiss and then slowly closed their eyes.

"M-mmm...."

Ricky, thank you for everything.The moments with you were the happiest times of my life. This is the goodbye kiss I gave you. Goodbye Ricky, goodbye my love...

"Mmmm..mmm..."

Nisa, the last kiss you gave me, this is the sweetest pain I've ever felt in my entire life. I love you, if only God granted my wish, I want this kiss not to be my last. Right now I really want time to stop, I want to be with you always...

Feeling very unwilling, they ended up kissing for quite a long time. But, still time passed quickly, they still ended up having to end their farewell kiss. Nisa then came down from Ricky's lap, after which without saying a word she immediately rushed away.

"Wait a minute!!" ricky shouted while pulling Nisa's hand.

"...." - ".Nisa just looked up without saying anything.

"Nisa, if you get hurt, you can look for me. Consider me your home, if you go you know where to go. You can settle down if you want, and can leave if you get bored. I'm fine, I'll keep loving you..." Ricky then took off Nisa.

"Thank you for the offer, I'll definitely remember." Nisa smiled and then rushed away.

Sorry, I wouldn't be able to afford a house like you Ricky. Don't buy, pay rent I can't afford.

Ricky could only smile bitterly when he saw Nisa leave. But, a moment later he suddenly changed his facial expression.

"My resolve has not changed, only my goals have changed. Before my goal was just to make Nisa fall back in love with me, but now my goal is to take Nisa back into my arms! Nisa, wait for me! I will try to be comparable to your husband, even I will surpass him! After that, I'll easily snatch you back to my side!"