Father's Choice of Sort

Apologizing to Each Other

Mr. Wijaya looks mangosteen and looks moody listening to Alfian's story. Finished Alfian told him, he exhaled roughly.

" Al, how many times have you said, learn to control your emotions. Your explosive anger like that will only make you lose yourself." Said Mr. Wijaya looking straight at his eldest son.

" That problem, papa actually does not force you to have to have children immediately. Papa cannot go before the will of God Al. Let God arrange it." Imbuh.

" But Al feels mature enough to have a parent." Answer Alfian.

" Yes, papa understands... But for Sandra, she may not be ready. He was young, his mind still unstable...Can't be confused with your much older self. Do you know ? Having children is not just a matter of material readiness and age, but also readiness of the heart. Many cases of young mothers who experience the baby blues because they are not ready to mentally have a child, some even up to depression. If so, who has lost ? Of course the child will be the main victim. For that, the problem of the child must really you discuss carefully with your wife. Because what plays an important role when you have children is not yourself, but your wife. She's the one who's gonna be pregnant for nine months. Bringing her distended stomach anywhere and whatever the situation. He will bet his life when he gives birth to his baby. And he will also suckle her for two years. And many more. He had a lot to prepare and sacrifice when he decided to have children. For that, don't force it too much. Let it all just flow." Said Mr. Wijaya again.

Alfian was stunned to hear his papa. Of the many reasons given by Sandra, the statement of her papa who managed to touch her heart. Yes, it's as difficult as it is to conceive and give birth. But all this time he never thought about it. She thought Sandra was not ready just because she still wanted to enjoy her youth and achieve her dream.

Looking at Alfian who was silent just looked at him. Mr. Wijaya continued his advice.

" His name is household there must be-there's just the problem. I mean papa yesterday, even though you are busy with your respective affairs, do not forget to maintain good communication between the two of you. Take Sandra out often for lunch or dinner together. Take time to quality time with him. Do not let busyness make a gap between you so often disagree. You, as the priest of your family, show your affection and concern for your wife. Don't even press it with your arrogance and ego. Build trust between the two of you. If you really love your wife, you should trust her completely. Papa knows you still have a great fear of the closeness of Gilang and Sandra. But Al, jealousy that is not based on logic makes you act foolishly and blindly like you did yesterday. If only you could think clearly before acting, maybe none of this would have happened."Said Mr. Wijaya.

" I'm sorry pa.. " She said Alfian. After hearing the explanation from his father. Alfian became increasingly aware of the mistakes he had made.

" Don't apologize to papa, apologize to your wife." Said Mr. Wijaya then rose from his seat.

" Papa actually wanted to accompany Sandra to her senses. But papa there is a flight schedule to Surabaya tonight, if only papa could undur definitely papa undur. But papa's clients who are there can't be if they are on the drop-down because their schedules are also crowded. Now that papa wants to go to Sandra's parents' grave first, papa misses them too. It even feels like you have to apologize to them for not being able to take good care of your daughter." Said Mr. Wijaya sadly.

" Outside the heavy rain pa.."

Mr. Wijaya smiled slightly.

" The father has provided an umbrella. Take good care of your daughter-in-law. Call papa as soon as he wakes up." Say it before you go.

Clear liquid came out from both corners of Sandra's eyes. It was hard to hold back her crying. As with Alfian, Sandra also felt guilty. He had even made his father-in-law worried. Sandra did not expect that her father-in-law would not corner her when she heard the story from Alfian. Instead, her in-laws are wiser to respond to her and feel guilty for what happened to her.

" I'm sorry Sandra pa...." Inner Sandra.

" Dear, are you conscious ?" Alfian asked who saw Sandra crying.

Sandra didn't know what to say. Fortunately the doctor who was contacted by Alfian had arrived and entered the room with Aunt Nani.

" I'm sorry to wait a little while, outside of the heavy rain. A little hard to get through the slippery road." The doctor's mother in glasses said.

" It's okay, doc, it just happened to be my wife. Please check it out immediately." Pinta Alfians.

After a while in check, the doctor gave instructions to Sandra not to skip meals. Get plenty of rest and take vitamins. Actually the doctor was curious about Sandra's bruised arm. But Sandra lied if she fell while running and not why.

Alfian who heard it felt bad and ashamed. Shame on himself for not being able to take care of his wife well but instead unknowingly has hurt her.

" How's Sandra dok's condition ?" Ask Aunt Nani.

" So ma'am, sir... Sandra's mother was dehydrated, so her condition was very weak at this time, it caused Sandra's mother to faint. Fortunately, it was not too late to help him. So for now I will pair the infusion. His body temperature is also high. I suggest that Ms. Sandra take a total rest for the next few days. I give you medicine and vitamins, please give them after eating. Later if the infusion is over. I'm going home. In the meantime, I will monitor his progress first." Said Dr. Ratih.

" Well doc, I'll make sure my wife takes this medicine well." Alfian said after hearing the middle-aged doctor's words.

" Thank you so much doc, I hope Sandra will get better and healthier again soon." Said Aunt Nani.

" Together Mum."

" Then can we wait outside the dock ? I happened to make sponge cake. Eating while enjoying warm tea in this cold weather must be good." Invite Aunt Nani who wants to give a chance to Alfian and Sandra both. The well-versed and experienced Doctor Ratih nodded in agreement with Aunt Nani's invitation.

Silence, there was only the sound of rain outside. The air is getting colder. Alfian then took out a thick blanket inside the cupboard and then used it to cover Sandra's body which still felt cold.

Both look so awkward.

" I'm sorry to worry you." Sandra said she started the conversation.

Alfian shook his head.

" It's not you who should apologize, I'm a lot wrong with you. I'm sorry." Alfian said as he clasped Sandra's hand tightly.

" No, I cannot be a good wife to you. I'm sorry." Sandra said in tears.

"Sttt, don't talk like that. I also have many shortcomings as a husband. Ii'm sorry. Let's start from the beginning and learn together. From now on please don't get sick like this." Alfian said and kissed Sandra's palm affectionately.

" I was worried when I found out you weren't in the apartment. Next time tell me if you want to go." The gentle Alfian Imbuh.

" I don't know if my phone's battery is running out. Sorry.." Sandra's reply was weak.

" And, aaa.I.your body.I, I'm sorry for hurting you. Ii'm sorry... I'm a fucking husband. You deserve to punish me !" Alfian.

" Once it is, I know you were unconscious when you did it. But if it's about punishment, can I give you punishment ?" Ask Sandra.

" Can .. Just tell me what you want to punish me like, I'll do it as long as it can make up for the mistakes I made." Alfian said solemnly.

" Then.... Can I stay here for a while ?" Ask Sandra.

" What ? Of course you can, this is your home, dear." Alfian asked in astonishment.

" Yes, I want to calm down here. Alone.." Sandra.

" Meaning ? So, I ... You don't want me here ?" Alfian said sadly.

" Are you angry with me ?"

" Do you hate me ?" Alfian asked repeatedly.

" It's not so big, I just want to calm down and reflect on the mistakes I've made. I also miss my late father and mother here. By staying here who knows who can treat my longing. Anyway, I didn't mean to throw the mas out of here. But you have to work. Where can I find work ? If it's taken from here. I'm afraid I'm getting sick like I used to."

" She, let's just say it's a punishment for you. It was myself who asked for the law."

" Yes, but the other is the punishment .. I want to stay here until you get well."

" Hm..." Sandra shook her head, until whenever her husband's stubbornness would never change.

Alfian then hugged Sandra tightly. Alfian can feel if Sandra's body is still hot.

" Don't throw me out, how can I leave you in this state ? Please, just change the sentence. I don't want to bear the weight of missing a break from you even if it's only a few days." Alfian said a little lebai.

Sandra smiled at Alfian's pretentious romantic words.

" Why smile ? Are you happy to separate from me, away from me ?" Alfian asked as he looked up at Sandra's face.

" No mas. Funny about those words.."

" Which one ? Alfian did not understand.

" Yes is,,, that one.."

" Yes, which one was it ?"

" There was just that .."

" Tukans..." Alfian Protest.

" Ehm...Uhm ..Aunt Nani went into the room startling the two.

Finding himself who was hugging Sandra tightly made Alfian become embarrassed and misbehaved.

" This is Auntie bringing you food and also a sponge. Sandra don't forget to eat and take her medicine." Said Aunt Nani who now joined in smiling looking at the young behavior in front of her to be wrong.

" Thank you so much bi. Sorry again Sandra's bothering aunt."

" Yes together. Don't hesitate so. It's also got ginger wedang for Nak Alfian, let's not fall after the rain." Imbuh Aunt Nani.

" Thank you so much bi." Alfian.

" Can you eat by yourself ? Or just a bribe aunty ?" Pinta aunty Nani after putting food on the table.

" No need to bi, let me bribe." Cut Alfian.

" All right then. Which gets along, huh ?" Temptation Aunt Nani then giggled leaving the room.

" Not to be ignored. Here's the bribe. " Speak Alfian who saw Sandra's face red with embarrassment.

Sandra then complied. Moreover, his entire body did feel weak and not powered. Alfian fed it painstakingly. There was regret in the eyes of the man.

" I eat too." Sandra.

" Yes, later after finishing nyapuin you dine."

" Why do you know I'm in the tomb ?" Ask Sandra.

" Just instinct. I've asked everyone close to you and they all no one knows. So I think you might miss your parents and visit them."

" I'm sorry, I've worried you."

" Yes .. Next time don't repeat. I'm afraid I can't find you."

" Why ?" Ask Sandra.

" Because I don't want to lose you." Alfian said then stared fixedly at Sandra's bead.

Sandra averted her eyes, feeling nervous at such a face by her own husband.

" Why avoid ?" Ask Alfian.

" What a hell is it. Wanna drink." Sandra groggy.

After waiting for some time, Dr. Ratih then checked Sandra's condition again. After the infusion was released, Dr. Ratih resigned and asked Sandra to keep a lot of rest first.

" Don't forget the medicine and vitamins are taken on time, to get back to health faster." Said Dr. Ratih as he said goodbye.

" Good doc, thank you. Sorry to bother you at night." Sandra.

"Sama-sama mother .."

" Thank you doc." Alfian said then in response to a nod by Dr. Ratih

" Let's dock, I'll take you forward." Imbuh Aunt Nani.

That night, Sandra fell asleep after taking the medicine. Alfian did not even want to get out of his place and ended up falling asleep next to Sandra.

Aunt Nani smiled looking at those who were asleep together.

" Funny youth. Hopefully in the future you can become a better couple." He turned off the room lights and closed the door.

After making sure everything is in order. Aunt Nani then went home.