For the Love of

13

Everything is back to normal. Aksa is healthy and has returned to activity as usual. And with the others. I'm the same. I am back to my activities as a mother.

The plan is, today I will meet Mr. Yuri, my lawyer. To consult about what steps I will take in the future about this household.

Yeah, well, I'm thinking about sticking to the original decision, getting divorced. Although there was Mas Aji who still persuaded me and the children who became the heavy point I made up my mind.

But this time, I want to be selfish. Steady on my stance to stop. Because my ego as a woman does not want if her man is in love with another woman.

No. gabe. I don't want any more.

Let it be like this. Me and the kids are going back to my hometown, Garut. Start living from the beginning again. Even so, I am very open access for Mas Aji to meet the children.

"Sir Zayn, are you ready?" I asked two lovely young men.

The plan, I will bring my two sons to the house of in-laws-parents Mas Aji. Yes, although my relationship with Mas Aji will soon be over, but I try to be normal and kind. Especially the Mas Aji family.

"Udah, Bun!" exclaim them compact.

The four of us - me, Zayn, Aksa and Natasha - have entered the car.

The three of them look good. With Zayn and Aksa noisily chatting everything. And Natasya who babbles herself while playing in her carseat.

I smiled seeing that. Thankful for having kids who are as cute and smart as them.

"Sister, why is the car moving?" tanya Aksa started her wanted action.

"Because there's a machine."

"Machine, huh?" he said confused, but a second later he murmured in admiration. "Really cool."

"Abang studious, so later if it is big can make a car," I said.

But Aksa seemed to shake. "No, Mother. My brother doesn't want to make a car. You want to be like Dad."

I cringe.

"How much like Dad?" His sister asked.

"He's like a dad who just sits around but has a lot of money. Can buy a car, a motorbike, can keep us going." Aksa said with admiration. Maybe he wants to work as an office.

I just smiled hearing it. Let them imagine with their minds. Want to be whatever they are when they grow up, it's up to them. Origin is not bad. And yes ... Just don't be a cheating man like his father.

• • •

Now, the four of us have arrived at my in-laws' residence. Grandpa granny kids.

Aksa immediately ran the spirit of approaching his grandmother. Unlike Zayn who even walked cool beside me who carried Nat.

"Assalamualaikum," I said and Zayn.

My mother-in-law smiled. "Vaalaikumussalam. Enter yuk!"

I'm nodding. Bringing the kids in.

I sat on the living room couch, along with Mother-in-law. While the children went straight to the back of the house which happened to be located a fish pond. With the supervision of Madam Dewi, the household assistant in this house.

Mother Rina looked at me softly, also displaying a soft smile. "You're serious, son?"

I who understood the meaning of his words then nodded. "Yes, Mother. My decision is already unanimous."

Mommy sighed. "Mother is not willing to make this decision. But ... Mommy also does not want to see you depressed if if you are still with Aji," he said, "Sorry Mother yes, Son?"

I'm shaking. It's not the Mother who should apologize. Or not even Mother or anyone. "Mother why apologize? This is not the fault of Mother. This may be the destiny I have to live. I never blame anyone or anything for this. Even with Mother, Father, or even Mas Aji."

Mother smiled. "You are a good woman, a strong woman. Hope this decision is the best. Hopefully after this you and the children can get real happiness. And may you get someone better."

I'm nodding. "Aamiin, thank you, Mother."

• • •

Afternoon.

An hour ago I was done seeing my lawyer. Still the same thing. Consulting about the divorce lawsuit I'm about to file.

I am currently at a fast food restaurant. On the phone, Zayn and Aksa asked me to buy him some chicken flour here. They whine for him. I can't refuse either, it's okay once in a while.

"Carel?"

She smiles. "Hi, Wa, have you eaten?"

I'm nodding. "You too? Or just want to eat here?"

"No. Out of the front minimarket, accidentally see you, so I am samperin," he said.

I nodded in understanding.

"Btw, lately you haven't come to my place. Busy again? Or feeling better?"

Suddenly I remembered about it. Indeed, lately I was busy with household affairs until I forgot to visit the place of Karel.

"I'm busy taking care of that, Rel," I said.

"Your wedding?" guess Karel carefully.

I'm nodding.

"Oh, so, yeah. Yes, I hope everything is good. Whatever your decision is, I can only support."

Smile when you hear it. Karel, in addition to being a friend he has also been considered like my own brother.

"If you feel anything else, don't forget to meet me, okay?"

"Yes, Rail. That's for sure."

I don't know why me and Karel didn't get out of here. Keep talking until you don't realize there's someone standing next to me.

"Darling ..."

Karel and I looked at each other. Found Mas Aji who appeared with a gloomy face.

"Mas Aji?"

"What are you doing here?" Mas Aji glanced at Karel. "Well him?"

As if understanding Mas Aji's dislike, Karel said, "We accidentally met, Mas."

"Yes, we met by accident. What's going on here too?" my many.

"When I met a friend at the cafe there."

I'm nodding.

"Yes, your business is done, right? Let's go!" mas Aji's orders while pulling my hand. The rapid movement of his hands, making me not have time to say goodbye to Karel who was still standing in his place.

I was taken by Mas Aji right next to his car.

"Why pull? I didn't get to say goodbye to Karel," I said annoyed.

"I don't care, let's go home!"

Mas Aji asked me to get into his car immediately. But I refused by saying that I brought my own car.

"The car is stored here, I'll have people take it, '" he said.

I snort. "Gak, Mum. I'm just in the car by myself."

Mas Aji shook his head. "Don't refuse, I need to talk to you."

"At home you can" I complained.

"Now!" said firmly.

I'm sighing. If this is the case, I choose surrender. He chose himself to get into the car.

In the car, we said nothing. Even though he said he wanted to talk, but until now he did not open his mouth.

"I've met my lawyer to take care of all our divorces" I said, breaking the silence.