
Prita and Ayash are both silent on Daniel's couch. After discussing the matter of divorce, they became awkward. Neither Ayash nor Prita, actually nobody wants a farewell. But, according to them, it was an unavoidable decision. They don't hate each other, but it's probably best that they're not together.
They have the same feelings, the same feelings of love, but circumstances do not seem to support the existence of that feeling. They parted not because of hatred, but because they loved each other too much. They decided to separate to protect that love.
"You don't have to do anything, I'll take care of everything. You just have to come at the verdict. I'm trying to get everything done as soon as possible."
"What about the kids?"
Prita asked that because ever since Dean and Livy lived in the mansion, he had rarely been able to meet them. Maya couldn't have let him meet. Usually Ayash will bring his two children if he is very long. Prita does have to standby at the hospital looking after Daniel. He can't go anywhere.
"They are still our children. Only our relationship ends, not our bond with them. You can meet them whenever you want."
"So does Daniel, please allow me to meet him at any time."
Prita nodded. Hearing those words made her tears fall again. Ayash still wants to be Daniel's father even though they are going to split up.
A few months of accompanying Daniel in the hospital made his world feel cramped. His movement space is very limited. A healthy person feels boredom, especially Daniel, a child who usually likes to explore everywhere suddenly his life changes, limited by the barriers of boring whitewashed walls.
Ayash is a very good father. His sincerity in caring for Daniel made the boy love him so much. It is inconceivable that one day Daniel or his other children knew that they would be separated.
"When Daniel is healed and you want to stay with the other children, I'll take them to you. What matters now is that you have to focus on Daniel's recovery. Do not be influenced by others anymore. Ignore and focus."
"The matter of hospital expenses, let me continue to bear it until you get a new husband. If your new husband won't be able or won't pay for Daniel's treatment, I'll continue until Daniel's well."
Prita kept sobbing. "You think I want to break up with you because I want another man? I don't even think about getting married again."
The problems Prita faced made her heart freeze. It was as if she was traumatized into a domestic life. Marriage is not only a matter of two men and a woman, but also of a large family. It's the hardest thing in married life, bringing two beaar families together.
Prita feels more comfortable in his own life. Although he was an orphan, but his life journey is not as heavy as it is now. He just has to take care of himself.
"Yes, that's just an excuse. Why are you crying again? We split up nicely."
"How can I not cry if you're this good to me?"
"Ah, do I have to be evil so that you don't cry anymore?" Ayash gives Prita a tissue.
"Where do you want a place to live? Want to be in a house or apartment? I'll find you a comfortable place to live."
"no need. I can go back to my old house if Daniel's cured."
"Your old house has not been occupied for a long time. I don't know what it looks like now. But I'll renovate it later if you want to stay there. Meanwhile, you can still occupy my apartment. I'll be looking for another apartment. You could be Irgi's neighbor there."
"Irgi is married. He's definitely gonna move to live in Raeka's house."
"Ah, yes. I forgot they were married."
Prita is a little sad not to be able to see the wedding of Irgi, his best friend. Because the time of the wedding coincided with Daniel's chemotherapy schedule. And after that chemotherapy, Daniel's condition had dropped so that neither Prita nor Ayash could leave Daniel.
"Taa.... "
"Hm?"
"When was the last time we walked alone?"
The time they had was always spent with their three children. Behind the hassles of taking care of three young children, they can still feel the happiness of looking at the faces of their three children.
"Maybe when we were dating or before Daniel was born."
"It's been a long time."
"Would you not date me?"
Prita seemed to have misheard Ayash's words. Dating said?
"We're going to get divorced, why ask me out?"
"I want to date you before we get divorced."
"If you still want to date why should we get divorced? Are we just canceling this divorce?"
"No, I still want to divorce you. But I also want to date you. That's my selfish side."
Prita paused for a moment, "I also have the same selfish side as you."
"Let's go on a date." Prita said that word with a smile.
*****
Bayu was pensive in his study. The incident at the hospital was still ringing in his brain. How cruel Prita's in-laws treat her daughter-in-law. He gives a slap until the corner of Prita's lip is hurt. Has Prita been treated so badly? Maybe he just kept on holding on.
Tok tok tok tok
The sound of the door being knocked.
"Look in." he ordered.
A tall woman with smooth legs entered Bayu's room. It turns out that that woman is Shuwan.
"Why come don't tell me first, Shu."
Bayu immediately welcomed Shuwan's presence by hugging him and giving kisses on his right and left cheeks and lips. He invited Shuwan to sit on his couch. Shuwan struggled to stick to Bayu's comfortable chest. He had not done that for a long time because he had met Moreno more often.
"We haven't been together for a long time. Don't you want to ask me out on a date?"
"Can't your other girlfriend be with you?" sindir Bayu's.
"He was just a sleeping companion. My boyfriend is just you." replied Shuwan loudly which made Bayu feel like laughing.
"But it would be very boring to date me. I don't have anything that can satisfy you."
Shuwan tightened his embrace, "It's okay. I just want to walk with you. Hugging you like this makes me feel comfortable. Especially if you can satisfy me. Maybe I won't go far from you. Your body is perfect."
Shuwan again felt the chest of the solidly arranged Bayu field. The place was very warm and comfortable to lay down. At least it can be a bit of entertainment when Shuwan is lonely.
"Next week, make time for dinner with my father. I want to introduce you to him."