Enmeshed in the Love of a Married Man

6. Aryan Study Tour

Ayu returns with the first moment she meets her late husband, Haris. At that time, Ayu had only entered junior high school. He and Haris both arrive late on the first day of school.

Haris is a young man who lives in an orphanage. He has been living in an orphanage since he was a baby. So Haris has absolutely no idea who her biological parents are. Since the late drama that Ayu and Haris know each other, to decide to date from the first grade of High School until they finished school together and decided to marry young.

Both were so happy on their wedding day. When friends their age continued their education to a higher level, both chose to marry young. Haris is a very good man in the eyes of Ayu's parents. After marriage, Haris did live in Ayu's house considering he himself did not have a house.

But with determination and hard work he did by opening a workshop business, making the Ayu family's economy increased. Mr. Ayu who every day only works as a farm worker even helped in the workshop owned by his son-in-law who is located in front of the house.

With the results obtained from the work, Ayu's house can finally be renovated for the better.

"Thank you for being in my life. And I'm sorry I haven't been able to give you any offspring." Ayu.

Haris holds Ayu's hand and then kisses her.

"How many times have you said, never apologize for it. It is all from the Almighty. Maybe at this time we are not trusted to be given care in the form of babies because we are still too young. Who knows, in 2 or 3 years, when your body is ready, God will leave the baby in your womb." Haris.

Ayu leaned directly on the chest of the husband.

"Dek, actually it is Mas who should thank you for accepting Mas whose origin is not clear."

"Hussshhhhhhhhhhhhh.... What the hell is that." Ayu.

That night, the two planned to go visit the family of Mr. Ayu who was holding a wedding celebration. So, when morning comes, the whole house has started to get ready. However, at that time Ida Bu along with Arya canceled because Arya who was then 12 years old, suddenly had a fever. So only Ayu, Haris and Mr. Ayu can go.

Ayu and Haris and Mr. Ayu hitchhiked in a pick-up car that also brought other groups that were intended to go Hajatan with them.

Everyone was cheering, laughing and joking along the way. Including the loving couple Ayu and Haris. The two of them initially wanted to use a motorcycle to go to the event, but because Bu Ida and Arya did not come along they both decided to come with Mr. Ayu to ride the pick up car.

"Mas, it's also good to ride in an open-air car like this. Adem." Ayu.

"Yes adem anyway, but actually a car like this that should not make people dangerous. Just this is the habit. The danger is still being done. Not to mention the consequences if you meet the police, the fate is immediately ticketed." Said Haris giggling.

Haris was hugging Ayu's waist when the pick-up car they were riding in was about to turn right into an alley. But fateful, from the front, looks like a truck loaded with sand drove so fast hit the pick up car they were riding.

All 10 passengers bounced along with the pick-up car that was dragged as far as five meters. Mr. Ayu who was right on the left side of the car which was the part hit by the truck immediately died. While Ayu himself suffered serious injuries to his feet and head there were only scratches. It happened because the swift Haris hugged him tightly when both of them were thrown from the pick up car.

For the fateful incident, five people were pronounced dead on the spot. Haris is in critical condition and is rushed to the hospital along with Ayu.

It is still clear in Ayu's memory that Haris' smile was staring at her as her body was lifted into another pick-up car when she was taken to the hospital.

"Sorry." Haris.

"They're holding on." Isak Ayu who no longer ignored the pain in his legs.

Ayu is in a sitting position and embraces her husband's head. Ayu's heart was broken to see the man she loved was helpless. Haris' body was filled with blood. Ayu did not even dare to look at Haris's already inexcusable feet.

"Mas, don't stay with me Mas." Isak Ayu's.

'Father is dead, and I don't want to lose Mas.'

Arriving at the hospital, Haris's life was completely beyond help. Ayu roared loudly. The pain in his leg he did not care, it was the tightness in his chest that was so very very painful.

Just before his last breath, Haris had said something to Ayu.

"Smile dear. You're ugly when you cry. I love you."

Remembering all that, Ayu's tears flowed back so hard. The worst experience he has ever had. He had to lose both the figures of the man who was the most important person in his life.

"Mas Haris, I'm sorry that I couldn't prevent my heart from falling in love with a man other than yourself. You will always be in my prayers. You will always be my first love, Mommy." Ayu said with tears.

The words of the neighbors who continue to give a stamp to Ayu as an itchy widow until even carrying the name of Bu Ida makes Ayu so hurt. That is the trigger why he was re-energized by the events that claimed his status as a wife who turned into a widow and now even became the scorn of the citizens.

"Mas, if you hadn't left at that time. Then the status of this widow will not be attached to me. People won't insult me or Mom." Again Ayu sobbed.

After a night of tired crying, Ayu also overslept. In his deep sleep, he dreams of meeting Haris who again says, "smile my dear. You are ugly when you cry. Ilove you. Now go on with your life."

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The next morning, Arya who was sitting at the dinner table enjoying her breakfast, looked surprised to see Ayu's puffy eyes.

"Sister why? What's the problem with Adi?" Arya asked curiously.

"There's nothing." Reply Ayu.

"It's okay how it is. Brother's eyes are as moist as a wasp bite. Ahahaha.." - uh..." Arya started laughing at Ayu.

"Shut up!" Ayu's jerk was upset.

Arya was still laughing, then she pulled out a paper from her school backpack.

Ayu continued to read the contents of the paper that Arya had given her.

"Want a study tour?" Tanya Ayu who answered Arya's nod. "When?" Ask Ayu again.

"Tomorrow." Reply Arya.

"Yes already." Ayu went into her room and soon after, Ayu came out with her wallet.

Ayu took out some red money.

"It's more than enough, right?" Ask Ayu.

"Favor Brother." Reply Arya while taking the money given by Ayu then out of the house after finishing breakfast to rush to school.

Ayu herself began to help the mother who had been in their food stall first.

"The day has just begun again. May the customer remain faithful to come here." Ayu said as she entered the food stall.

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In the evening, Arya was preparing to go study tour to the city. He had already appeared handsome with the clothes and shoes that Adi had given him as a gift.

"Waahh, Mom's son is very handsome." Said Ms. Ida.

"Sir Adi is great pick me clothes. Just know if it'll fit me." Arya said with pride.

Ayu just shook her head slowly looking at the behavior of her younger brother who was walking back and forth in the way of a model.

"Easy-after. Come on, you'll be late." Ayu.

"Let me be the big brother. Shame on you if my boned brother is seen by the rest of my friends." Aryan.

Arya then rushed on the matic motorcycle to the school where her other friends had gathered.

"Be careful." Ayu said to Arya when she arrived in front of the school gate.

Arya's friends kept staring at Ayu who looked so beautiful. Though Ayu only uses black T-shirts and black long jeans.

"Yes, brother, I bring souvenirs." Arya said that made Ayu smile.

When Ayu returns home, Arya's friends approach her.

"That's your sister?" Ask Aryan's friend.

"Yes, why?" Ask Arya.

"Seriously? Oh, what a beauty."

"Fairytale? She is a widow. But make no mistake, she's a dignified widow." Arya said that made her friend speechless.

All this time Arya never told anything about Ayu to her friends. Arya is an introverted young man. He has a little friend. Even Ayu was surprised why her sister never brought her friends home.

"Males, not even so learning because of my brother's clay." Arya said when Ayu asked her.

Finally, the bus that Arya and her classmates boarded departed at 20:00 All the way filled with singing together on the bus.

At 23:00, they arrived at the rest area to rest for a while because there are people who want to urinate, buy snacks and so forth. After being in the rest area, they finally returned to continue their journey to the next trip to the city of J.

The clock shows at 05.00 am, where they have arrived in the city of J coinciding in the mosque to pray, shower first so that after that they immediately continue the journey to a famous museum.

They finally arrived at the museum to wait for further information. While waiting, Arya and her friends had breakfast first. And after the meal was finished they all went directly into the museum to start following their study tour activities.

Arya accidentally sees Adi in the museum with a woman and a child who appear to be holding hands together.

'That's Adi's sister, right? But who is the same?' thought Arya.

Arya who knows the relationship between her brother and Adi, seems so curious about the woman and the little boy who was with Adi. Without a second thought, Arya approached Adi and greeted him.

"Hi Adi's sister..." Sapa Arya's.

Seeing the presence of Arya, Adi became a club.

"A.... Ar... Aryan...." Adi said nervously.

Seriate.....