Best Defense

chapter 62

Franda landed her ass on the blue bean bag in Ben's room, it took her a while to calm herself down from everything. It felt like running as fast as possible to throw away the tightness that kept gnawing at his chest, but Franda remembered Ben who needed it.

His mind reassembled all the events he had been through with Nino, the wonderful journey of married life from his side, but the opposite was on Nino's side. Franda has not found the exact reason that makes Nino able to do such a thing, even repeatedly.

Franda was lying lazily, her hands were seen covering her eyes. The problem he faced this time really made his head feel like it was going to explode. This is not the first, but why it is heavier than before. He should have gotten used to it and been able to pass it easily armed with his experience last time, but it was not. It still hurts, even more when I remember Ben.

Ben's cries echoing from the upper room startled the family members gathered below, Mia, the youngest taking the initiative to check into Ben's room.

"Oh, my god! The panda! What are you doing? You didn't hear your son wail?" swiftly Mia grabbed the body of Ben who was already sitting and screaming at the baby crib. Franda did not respond, turning her back to Mia.

Mia shook her head and looked in disbelief at her brother, of course she was upset with Franda's attitude that ignored Ben's cry, even though he was half lying down just below Ben's baby crib. Foolish with Franda, Mia takes Ben down to give him milk from the freezer.

In the family room, Nino bowed lethargic, did not dare to raise her face, She was very ashamed of all the family members, and there was also a very clear fear visible from her eyes when she looked at Edward occasionally.

"I'll divorce Franda" said Nino breaking the silence.

Edward snorted, smiling cynically at Nino's words. "What else can you do? My brother is too precious for a bastard like you!" ejek Edward's. "You, listen to this! Panda may forgive and forget what you did, but I won't let you go. There's a price you have to pay for the wasted time in his life." threatened Edward, then left them in the living room.

Now there is only Mother Marissa, Mama Rossa, Papa Azka, and Nino. Nino moved closer to Marissa's mother and sat down in front of her. "I'm sorry, Mom. I hurt Franda, I can't be a good husband to her." Nino sobbed, regretting her actions.

Silent. No response from Marissa's mother. Mom stood up, patted Nino on the shoulder a few times, then walked away from there, leaving Nino, Mama, and Papa.

Franda was still struggling with her thoughts, the shadows of life after her divorce with Nino began to take hold of her head. One by one they just show up without being asked. Franda is not ready with this, will never be ready, but there is no other way. Getting back together would only hurt the two of them, Franda was sure Nino was unhappy with her.

Franda exhaled violently, staring at the ceiling of the room, where tears escaped in his arm. In his heart He promised himself not to lament what was the way of his life, all to be accepted with a willing heart. Franda was sure God would give her another happiness, was there not Ben who would always accompany her. At least his son won't betray him and leave him at any time, Ben will always be with him. And also there are still families who have always supported him all this time, it is enough for him.

Franda walked into his room, Nino was sitting leaning on the sofa, with her hands closing her eyes. Franda approached the bed, sat leaning against the head of the bed, pulling the blanket to the waist.

The two were silent for quite a while, no one had yet attempted to start a conversation. The situation was so awkward to talk about, especially for Nino. He didn't know what to say to his wife.

"Are you going to sit there?" franda said at the end, He had to start, they had to talk about this, the sooner the better.

Nino looked at Franda, slowly approaching and lying beside Franda, her gaze fixed on the white ceiling with her arms folded over her chest.

"Is this the end?" ask Nino.

"Hmm, it seems so. Funny, right? Nine years of marriage must end right when we've just been enjoying the warm family with Ben." Franda laughed bitterly considering all their journey that was once so beautiful.

Franda glanced at her husband through the tip of her eyes, "Nothing needs to be forgiven, everything has already happened."

"Is there no more chance for me?" Nino hopes Franda can still forgive him, very selfish.

"I've given you enough opportunities, but you always miss them. Don't waste your time getting us back together, I don't want to do it anymore. Our marriage must end here, destroyed all my defenses for you."

"Me and Jenny..."

"Enough, don't talk about it. I don't want to hear your story with her." cut Franda, she doesn't want to be sad and feel sorry for her husband. Nino's relationship with Jenny is no longer her business now.

"But you have to listen to my explanation, give me a chance to tell the truth" said Nino in despair, hoping Franda would forgive her once more.

Franda shook her head, "Here you go, whatever you say won't change my decision, we'll get divorced anyway. There is nothing more to consider, everything is clear, we just have to get through it well" Franda said calmly, He does not want any quarrel that will only make him more dizzy.

Nino turned to Franda who looked ordinary, as if parting was no big deal. "What about Ben? What will happen to him if we split up? Ben still needs both of us..." Ben, the last trick Nino can use. The expectations are great here, Franda will definitely soften if she remembers their son.

Franda smiled bitterly, pointing her face to look at her husband, "Why don't you think about it before returning with the woman?" sindir Franda's. Nino directly lowered her head, Franda was right though not completely.

"I'm worried about him,"

"Ben must be fine, I won't respect you if you want to meet him, you'll be his Daddy any time." Franda stared at the family photo that a few months ago was attached to the wall of their room, a photo that showed the happiness of the people inside.

"Okay, there seems to be no more opportunity for me. I'll take care of our divorce as soon as possible." Nino surrendered, resigned to Franda's decision.

"Hm." Franda nodded. It feels heavy, but he has to be able to.

"May I hug you?" nino Pinta.

Franda smiled, She immediately reduced the distance between them and hugged her husband tightly. "Thank you for giving me so much happiness, I'm grateful to have lived with you even though it had to end like this. Sorry, I'm not a perfect wife either, I've had a lot of mistakes in our marriage. I wish we could be best friends for Ben, you're still the best Daddy for him." Franda said calmly, not a single tear was shed, he himself did not believe he could be so relaxed to say it.

Nino sobbed, Franda's last sentence severely pierced her. Franda, the woman who accompanied him all this time and continued to hurt him, wisely said that He was a good Daddy for Ben, Nino could not bear the tightness that hit his chest. His embrace grew tighter, unwilling to let go of his wife and end this moment. Can time stop turning now? If only time could be replayed, it would be impossible! Don't dream of Nino. Face reality. You're the one who ruined everything.

"Sleep, you can continue your crying tomorrow."