Divorced for Poor

Chapter 73. Expressing feelings

A month had passed, and Desta's health had already begun to improve. He also began to walk even with limp feet.

Unbeknownst to Desta, Wendi informs her parents about Desta's condition. And with help from Nathan, Desta's father and sister come to bring Desta back to the village. For the good of everyone, Desta finally chose to go home with his father and sister. Before bringing Desta home, Desta's father and sister come to see Lilis and Nathan to apologize.

"Lis, I'm sorry. Because from the beginning, I knew the nature of Desta. At first, the father hopes, by getting married, he will have a sense of responsibility because there are children and wives that he must live. If you knew it would end up like this, I would never have agreed that she married you" Hardi's father said.

"Dad, father and mother are completely innocent. I was wrong for not knowing Lilis' future husband. Lilis is relying on love. As it turns out, love alone is not enough to build a family. There are still many other factors that are also important," Lilis said with a sigh.

"Dad knows, Desta loves you very much even though he has a motive to take advantage of you. This time, I'll take him home. Forgive him for the last time" Hardi's father said.

"Dad, when I was in the hospital, I told him everything. Although she was still in a coma at the time, Lilis was sure she was listening as well. Although it's all over, Lilis will still consider her father's family as Lilis's."

"Thank God, I'm calm now. I see, your life is very good. I think you'll be giving birth soon, too" Hardi's father said.

"Yes, dad. My pregnancy has entered the 8th month. Immediately give birth."

"Hopefully you can give birth safely and your baby is normal" said the father.

"Aamiin, thank you for your prayers. When will Danang's father and deck return home?"

"Tomorrow, I'm saying goodbye now, because tomorrow maybe I won't have time to say goodbye to you."

"Then, Lilis wanted to leave souvenirs for mom and sister Mas Desta. Later Lilis will tell someone to drive her to the hospital."

"Thank you, Lis. Thank you also for not suing Desta, so Desta is not in jail."

"Together father."

"Greetings to Naina, your mother and your husband. I can't tell them directly."

"Yes, Lilis will tell you that they're home."

"Dad and Danang pamit first. Assalamualaikum," said Mr. Hardi.

"Wa'alaikum salutations."

"And also said to Lilis. Assalamualaikum," said Danang.

"Wa'alaikum salutations."

Lilis stared at the departure of her former father-in-law and former sister-in-law away.

***

After Desta's departure, Guntur and Sita are engaged. Engagement performed luxuriously in a famous hotel in town B. Guntur and Sita still do not know each other's feelings and they still feel if their partner is forced to accept this engagement. Therefore, each of them keeps a distance so as to make the photographer act.

"Be closer, Mr. Thunder. Hold the waist of Mbak Sita. Ah, less friendly," cried the photographer during the photo show.

All eyes were on that one couple who had just been engaged. Both seemed embarrassed.

After the engagement, the photos continued the dinner. Guntur invites Sita out of the party secretly. They went to the restaurant they had both been to. Sita was happy, though in her eyes Guntur was forced to accept this engagement, but Guntur was very attentive to her more than just responsibilities.

Finish eating they take a walk in the city square. They walked side by side while talking. The hand of Thunder moved to hold the hand of Sita. But suddenly, Sita's hand moved pointing towards the fireworks. Thunder became misbehaved and pulled his hand back.

As Sita was engrossed in enjoying the festive fireworks, Thunder held Sita's hand in doubt. Sita was startled at first, but she felt happy, Thunder has the initiative to hold her hand. Sita returned the Thunder's touch gently.

Their two hands are intertwined. Thunder glanced at the sweet smiling Sita. Before the fireworks ended, Thunder whispered in Sita's ear gently

"I love you, Sita."

"What ... I didn't hear!" shouted Sita.

"I love you, Sita," he said again.

However, Sita did not hear clearly at all and Sita was embarrassed if she had to ask again. He only smiled looking at Thunder who looked satisfied, already expressing his heart.

The flowerbed was finished, Sita smiled at Thunder who was still tightly grasping his hand. Sita also refused to let go.

"Hour 10. Why, do you want to go home now?" ask Thunder.

"Actually, father and mother are very strict and apply a curfew for Sita. But after Sita got engaged, Sita did not know if they would still set a curfew for Sita," Sita explained.

"Then let me ask your parents for permission. To let tonight you come out with me over night."

"Thank you, ma'am."

Guntur called Sita's father's mobile number, Damian sir. And within minutes it was answered.

"Good night Damian's father, it's Thunder."

"Hi son of Thunder, good night. What's up?"

"Dad, now Sita is with me. I want to ask permission to take her home a little night."

"Thunder, Sita is now your fiancee, so you can invite her until 11 pm. Take good care of Sita."

"Good dad."

Thunder closed his call. He sighed and smiled.

"It only took an hour" said Guntur.

"Importantly, still being loved at the same time father," said Sita smiling shyly.

"It turns out, they love you very much. Even though they have strict rules on you, it's as if they love you."

"really. My parents were very strict with me. They're too worried, if I join the promiscuity. Maybe because I'm the only girl in the house."

"While it's not the only girl, I want it later, our children can be just like you. Follow the family rules."

"But I never follow the rules either."

"oh yeah, when?"

"When my heart is sad. I went to karaoke with Desta. Still remember?" ask Sita to be embarrassed.

"So you were sad then? What makes you sad, I'm curious."

"Because you rejected me," replied Sita shrivelled.

"I've never rejected you, you think so."

"What, don't refuse?"

"Yes. Since we first met, I've been in love with you. But at that time I was still not confident, coupled with a beautiful and good woman like you. My past has become the thing I fear the most."

"Truly, why we can be the same. I have also fallen in love with Guntur since we first met at the party. But why am I never sensitive? When it comes to Thunder's past, take it easy, I never mind it. His personal importance is good, and he can be a good priest for me. It can be a backrest because I'm spoiled and easy to baper."

"I like girls who are a bit spoiled, because that way, I feel in need. But, I know you're currently working at your father's place and being an important person there. You will become an independent woman and I don't know if I will still be a backstop for you in the future."

"I just got in there. If Thunder wants me to stop, then I'll stop."

"No, Sita. As long as you can carry out your duties as a wife, I will not force you to stop working. You are too young to get married. So I don't want to be your dream barrier."

"Mas, we're not married. So there are other possibilities for our future. Either I stop working or I stay. But hopefully it won't affect our marriage."

"yes too. We're not married, we've been talking about housekeeping. It's too early right," said Thunder smiling shyly.

"Importantly, I already know that Thunder loves me" said Sita, smiling at Thunder.

"Yes, so am I."