For the Sake of a Consecrated Word (You Ignore the Wife's Child)
Arum's Decision
Pradipta and his wife finally came, after some time had passed. Congratulations and a warm kiss Abhi got from both her parents her sister and son. If from Yesha do not ask again how many times Abhi get congratulations. Many times until Abhi Abhi ears felt filled with that speech.
They ate the dinner that Abhi had prepared, quietly, only the sound of clanking spoons and forks clashing.
"How many months has your womb been Yesha? " ask mama Erina after they finish eating.
"Five months ma, six months' walk" answered Yesha as she stroked her stomach.
"Healthy yes granddaughter of grandmother" said mama Erina in the stomach of Yesha
Understandably, this is the first grandchild of the Pradipta family so they feel very happy welcoming the birth of their grandchild.
The night was late, and finally their dinner was over. Mario said goodbye first, because he was a stranger there he did not want to disturb the family togetherness.
Arriving at the apartment, Mario immediately contacted Maya. He wanted to hear an answer from his son Arum immediately. Because he felt very curious about what Arum wanted to tell him.
A message Mario finally sent to Maya.
"Tomorrow, I wait in the city park.at seven o'clock. "
Maya who was about to close her eyes immediately opened the message she received.
"Mario. "bluff.
He looked at Arum. Really he can't read what Arum wants to say to his biological father later. Because many times Maya tried to read Arum's mind, but in the end she gave up. Because Arum is not that easy to persuade.
The next morning, as Maya prepares breakfast for the two of them, Arum, who just came out of the bathroom, asks about Mario
"Mom... When will Om Mario meet Arum? " ask Arum while wearing his uniform.
"Later tonight, baby. Last night Mario sent a message to mom, if he invites us to meet tonight at the city park. Is Arum ready? " ask Maya with a heart.
Arum nodded and smiled. "Arum is ready."
After finishing breakfast Arum left for school delivered Maya using a paddle bike that used to be used Yesha from Dian bu to take Aksa school. Yesha lends it because she doesn't have the heart to see Maya driving Arum on foot like she used to. Really, Yesha really could not bear to see the existence of Maya at this time, but that is life. We cannot guess, Yesha did not give much heart to Maya for fear that Maya would run over and do arbitrarily again to him. So Yesha was just plain to him, and helping him was not excessive. Yesha herself considered both Maya and Dila to be strangers, and no one else.
After dropping off Arum, Maya heads straight to the store as usual for work. Yesha said if you want to eat yes work, do not raise your hands normally. That's what Maya and Yesha always heard from her former mother-in-law, Ms. Ayu.
In the evening after the Maghrib prayer, Maya and Arum had prepared to go to a friend of the city according to the message sent by Mario. By riding the angkot they finally arrived at the city park. The park is not so crowded because now it is not a weekend. But if it's a weekend don't expect them to get a comfortable seat like this.
Maya's eyes skim through all corners of the park, hoping to find Mario. But what was looking for did not exist either. Maya then looked at her phone, and the new time showed at 18:45. There is still time.Maybe Mario is on his way.
Maya waited while watching her son who was playing running around. S upload only invited to the park like this sudan make Arum happy.
"It's been a long time waiting. " The familiar voice greeted Maya's ears.
"Mario... "
"Sorry to come, I went home first to the apartment, cleaned up before coming here. "
"Yes, it's okay. It's better that way. Because you will look more handsome if you have a bath like this." Maya said with a laugh and laughter was contagious to Mario.
"Which arum? " ask Mario, when he doesn't see Arum around Maya
"That's... " Ma pointed towards the little girl who was playing soap bubbles with the other children.
"Really, I wonder what Arum will tell me. I couldn't sleep last night thinking about it. "
"Yes, I feel that way. I was pounding waiting for an answer from Arum. "said Mario honestly, he then grabbed Maya's hand and put it on his left chest.
"You can feel it, right? if my heart beats, even my hands are icy cold... "
Maya smiles looking and feels the nervousness of Mario, the man she loved then and until now. The proof, when meeting Mario yesterday that feeling, the heartbeat was still working fast. Like he wanted to jump out of his place.
Because of the fun of chatting together, they did not realize that Arum was walking near them.
"Mother, why didn't you call Arum when Mario came? " said Arum with pursed lips and bent lips
Hearing his son's curse, either Maya or Mario, immediately fell silent to hide his smile.
"Sorry baby, I saw Arum was very happy to play with other children. Therefore, mother and om Mario let Arum play first until satisfied. " Maya gave a reasonable reason. Do not let him tell the truth if in fact he forgot to call his son because of the fun of chatting with his old love.
Arum nodded in understanding. Then he immediately sat in the middle between Mario and Maya. Arum then turned to look at Mario for a moment, looking closely at Mario's face. He had not expected, this handsome man beside him was his biological father.
Mario who felt stared at, then turned to Arum, and gave a warm smile to his biological son.
"What's Arum? why does Arum look at me like that "ask Mario who feels wrong behavior noticed his son.
"Om... is it true, Om Mario is Arum's real father? " ask Arum then without answering any questions from Mario.
Mario who got such a question from Arum immediately nodded.
"I'm sorry, dad yeah. Who never knew where you were until you were this big, " said Mario who without feeling shed tears.
"It's okay, om. It's wrong om, it's not mom's fault. It's nobody's fault. Even if we ask God who is wrong, God must give one answer. " said Arum hanging.
"What's? " question Mario and Maya together out of curiosity as to what Arum will say.
"The wrong thing is your actions that cannot control your passions" replied Arum with his flat face.
Hearing the words from Arum who was very striking it made Maya and Mario immediately speechless. Even children as small as Arum can give answers about their mistakes in the past.
Arum takes Mario and Maya's hands and unites them. While Maya and Mario themselves are still silent to see what their children will do.
"Om, do you still love mom? " ask Arum to Mario.
"Om still loves your mother, Arum. Even all this time I was still looking for him. Until we finally met, "said Mario.
"Mother, do you still love Mario? " now Arum asked his mother.
And a nod of the head was given Maya to answer Arum's question. Because he can't speak anymore.
"Then you should get married. Do not let the past happen again. Om must marry my mother and be responsible for all of what she has done to me and my mother. If om wants to marry mom then I will forgive om and will call you father. "
Hearing Arum's words, both Mario and Maya immediately looked at his son who was holding his parents' hands together.
"Are you ready? getting married and fixing things? "
"Arum." Maya and Mario call Arum's name together.
"Yes, I am Arum the son of you two. "
Mario and Maya embrace their child. A child is nine years old but can already be mature, even more mature than his parents. It was the circumstances that made him an adult at an early age.
