HUSBAND OF MARS

Strawberries

...•••...

"Yumi, you don't have to cry about what I said before" said Baruna trying to calm Yumi who was sneaking around following Tedjo to the cafeteria. "Sometimes I like to digress. Hehe.." she grinned especially from nervousness.

"Gue just want mastiin talk lo. I won't suspect him anymore." said Yumi who was careless to see Baruna continue to follow him.

"All because of Bang Awang's snarl" Baruna grumbled in her heart.

And it's true. Currently Baruna and Yumi were indeed watching Tedjo in the cafeteria from a distance, finding out the figure of the girl Awang intended.

"Wait a moment, Yum." Baruna muttered making Yumi gasp as soon as she saw a girl approaching Tedjo there.

"Gue can't handle anything if you're here" said Yumi complaining of the distance and Tedjo being too far away.

"Silent. You have a rabbit here" said Baruna, raising her eyebrows proudly.

"Your cup isn't that long, Run!" yumi hatch.

Baruna blinks her lips funny.

Then Baruna and Yumi pay attention to Tedjo and the girl. Their gaze moved down and up, watching the appearance of the girl who was with Tedjo.

"What the hell." murmured Yumi could not believe what she just saw.

"Allahu Akbar's... About Udin? Why would Udin use a negligee?" baruna was wondering.

"Baruna." call Yumi furious.

"Yes?" Baruna nodded with her innocent look.

"So, you call my Babeh the same chick?!" yumi exclaimed inexhaustibly with Baruna who had lied to her.

"Really, Yum. Not Babeh lo I mean." bela Baruna was also frustrated with what she saw. "Bang Tedjo likes pretty girls. Not Balmon."

"Hahaha.." Yumi's laughter sounded forced. Maybe it was because he was laughing to cover up his worries. "Anyway with my Babeh."

Baruna scratched her non-itchy head.

"But, why would my Babeh use a negligee?" ask Yumi in wonder.

"There may be a festival of deket here."

"Yes too...."

"Udahlah. Mending us to class. Come on, Yum." take Baruna.

However, as Baruna and Yumi were about to step away towards class, Tedjo seemed to greet a girl who made the girl approach him.

Yumi pecked as she saw Tedjo smiling at the girl. A smile that he rarely looked at Yumi.

Baruna grunts miris. "Bang Tedjo is still good with him after everything he does." he murmured.

Yumi frowned at Baruna's words. "What do you mean, Run...?"

"Last time, Yum. Forget it." said Baruna while looking at Tedjo gloomily.

Yumi is increasingly clueless about what happened before she reunites with Tedjo.

...•••...

Yumi's mood is chaotic while at school, she takes it all the way home. He kept quiet with whoever asked him to talk, especially Tedjo.

Realizing that, Tedjo secretly noticed Yumi who had just been silent by blinking her lips.

"Why lo? Any issues?" tedjo asked suddenly, making Yumi spontaneously turn her head.

"Where do I know!" yumi sewot.

"Where do I know?" repeat Tedjo while mimicking Yumi's style of speech. "Lo always does. Where do I know, where do I know. Why not just tempeh?"

Yumi looked at Tedjo riled up, making the man rub his nape due to misbehavior.

However, Yumi suddenly cried loudly like a child.

"Huweeeeeeeeee...."

"Why are you suddenly crying? You cry because of my horror, by the way?" ask Tedjo worriedly.

Yumi did not answer. He continued to cry in front of Tedjo who did not know what his mistake was today.

Hix crooot!

"More." Tedjo gives Yumi a tissue box. "Gue tau. you won't want me to cry. So, lacquer yourself."

Yumi sobs great. The more Tedjo spoke, the louder the cries became. The girl's up to as much as she wants now.

"No need to talk to me!" yumi's exclamation made Tedjo even more anxious.

"Yumi...?"

"I don't want to talk to you!"

"Before that happens, let me talk to you for a while." persuaded Tedjo was sad to see Sohyun like that. "I mean, what makes you cry? Is there a mistake, same?"

Yumi tried to stop her crying. He took a deep and long breath.

"Tedjo...?" yumi said as she looked at Tedjo with a sad look.

"Yes?" suhut Tedjo while returning Yumi's gaze fixedly.

"Let's go eat some ice cream." - Yumi. Honestly, he felt better after crying in front of Tedjo earlier.

Tedjo immediately nodded. He was very worried about Yumi's unusual state of crying like that.

"Come." take Tedjo with you while displaying his sweet smile.

"Gue get ready first huh.." said Yumi softly.

Even the girl's style of speech didn't sound like usual.

A few minutes later, Tedjo and Yumi headed to the car to go outside. Today they are going on a date. Immediate dates without special preparation.

When Tedjo and Yumi are about to get into the car, all of a sudden....

"Where is Tedjo going?" yuli asked who suddenly appeared in front of Tedjo and Yumi.

"Gue wants to take Yumi ngedate. We've done it twice." replied Tedjo with a sweet smile on Yuli.

"Aye can come, can't you?" ask Yuli expectantly.

"Lo sure you want to take him? Ntar can-can he cry in public" said Yumi with a grim smile at Yuli.

"That's impossible, Auntie. Aye this is a classy woman." reply Yuli so, making Yumi snort as loud as possible.

"OKAY. You can come with us anyway." said Tedjo as he grabbed Yuli's hand like a royal princess.

"Think first be good, woi." persuaded Yumi.

"We're going on a three-year date, right?" tedjo's pinta makes Yumi cut her lips funny.

"Don't pout that way. In the room we can still be alone." Tedjo seduced.

"Diem." growled Yumi.

"Bang Tedjo, can you sit next to Brother?" tanya Yuli makes Yumi ride apitam.

"Bby dong...."

"What the fuck?" mummy Yumi felt replaced.

Yuli smiled triumphantly towards Yumi.

"Gue kayak again nemenin people dating, you know not."

"Aunty jealous?"

"No."

Then, Yuli suddenly kissed Tedjo's cheek lightly.

"Tante Yumi want to try?" goda Yuli makes Tedjo smile himself imagining that Yumi really kissed him on the cheek.

"No, thanks."

"Lo really jealous?" tanya Tedjo intends to tease Yumi who is getting upset.

"Why am I jealous of my cute ass? I have no problem, want him to smile at your cheeks or hug you! I don't care!" reply Yumi sewot.

"Yes, that's the woman, Bang Tedjo. Sometimes they don't want to be jealous anymore. They attach more importance to her prestige." seduced Yuli while giggling.

Yumi turned her face out the car window. Because after all, what Yuli said there was a point. Yumi is jealous, especially because the person Tedjo is waiting for is back.

When we got to the ice cream shop at 14:17....

Yumi and Yuli directly observed the types of ice cream flavors there.

"Tante Yumi wants a message that tastes what?" ask Yuli.

"Gue wants strawberry ice cream with chocochips topping" Yumi said with a satisfied smile.

"You know, aye wants that too!" yuli said excitedly. "But it's bigger than Aunt Yumu's ice cream!" he continued to the ice cream shop waitress who was anxious to see Yuli's behavior.

"Lo what do you want, Djo?" ask Yumi.

"Waffle topping chocolate ice cream with strawberry sauce" Tedjo said.

"Well.it looks like Bang Tedjo's ice cream is also delicious.." muttered Yuli while blasting her lips funny.

"Let me give you a try, Yul" said Tedjo.

"Yeah! Thanks Bang Tedjo!"

Tedjo chuckled, so anxious with Yuli.

"Yumi?" call Tedjo in a whisper to Yumi.

"What?" sahut Yumi while sharpening her hearing.

"July really cool?"

"Yes. Why anyway? You want to eat him?" ask Yumi. "Although Yuli is nyebelin, but I will not let you eat tuh tuyul."

"Let's make the one like Yuli, Yum.." whispered Tedjo made Yumi's hair goosebumps.

"Diehhhhhhh! What the hell lo! Basic mes*m!"

Instantly the people around them also widened their eyes in shock upon hearing Yumi's cry.

"My husband. my husband.." Yumi grinned at the people around her, trying to improve things so that there were no misunderstandings.

Tedjo who heard Yumi say it to her husband, can only smile because of wrong behavior.

"Nyesel aye goes with two. Aye kayaks become mosquito bait." murmured Yuli who regretted feeling like a mosquito between Tedjo and Yumi.

When Tedjo, Yumi and Yuli will enjoy their ice cream....

"Tedjo!" call someone, make Tedjo turn his head and immediately develop his smile, return the smile of someone.

Yumi smiled after someone also smiled at her.

"Hi, Thea." said Tedjo back, making the smile on Yumi's lips fade away instantly.

Yumi was choked up once she knew who the girl in front of her was now.

"Jeez.." yumi screeched in a stifled voice. His heart is beating fast.

"Lo's here too? Same who?" ask Tedjo to Thea.

"Gue came here by himself. Suddenly I want to eat ice cream." replied Thea with a gaze that never separated from Tedjo.

Yumi realized the giraffe. Same with Tedjo.

Tedjo and Thea who love each other, maybe.

For a while, Yumi just fell silent while staring at Thea without blinking.

Tedjo himself was already busy with Thea, allowing her to sit together, talk to the girl and ignore Yumi and Yuli.

Beside Yumi, Yuli took a deep breath.

"Tante Yumi."

"Yes?"

Yumi knows. If Yuli had already called him with her proper call, it meant that Yuli was being serious and feeling what her brother felt.

"Are we going home?" yuli asked, saddened as she realized the look on Yumi's gloomy face.

"We have three, so we also have to go home three" said Yumi gave understanding to Yuli.

"We're going to eat the ice cream, right? Lookout! Yuli's ice cream is gone." Yumi tried to comfort Yuli.

"Tante Yumi."

"Hm...."

"Auntie don't worry. Bang Tedjo is in love with his aunt. Aye knew that." said Yuli with a smile of her gums.

Yumi just chuckled, covering up her sadness.

"Why am I hurt when Tedjo is happy with other girls? Am I not just Tedjo's best friend?" inner Yumi.

Finally, Yumi and Yuli's ice cream runs out. While Tedjo's ice cream has melted because it has not been touched at all.

"Let's go home." take Tedjo after Thea said goodbye first.

"Well, don't you eat ice cream first?" ask Yumi.

"Es the cream is liquid. I'm allergic to strawberries." - Tedjo.

"Lo is allergic to peanuts, not strawberries" Yumi said grumpily.

"Hehe.. I just want you to treat me like I was allergic to peanuts at that time." Berasalan tedjo. Though he had no intention of eating ice cream because he was too happy to meet Thea.

"The cream will not be liquid if Bang Tedjo directly eat and let the girl sit alone." said Yuli bluntly.

"Huh...?" Tedjo did not realize Yuli's intention to insinuate him.

"Udahlah. Come home. You must be tired." invite Yumi to end the debate. "Lo's been chatting for almost two hours with him." he continued with a sad look.

Tedjo gulped his saliva slowly. He was already conscious and now a feeling of guilt ran through his chest.

...•••...

Tedjo, Yumi and Yuli return home.

Without any more ba-bi-bu, Yumi darted straight into the room, leaving behind the dumbstruck Tedjo.

"Yuli.. You know what, Yumi why?" asked Tedjo to Yuli who was still in her arms.

"Ask yourself the same Aunt Yumi" said Yuli cuek. "Turunin aye, Bang Tedjo. Aye was tired of waiting for Bang Tedjo to talk earlier. Very long."

Yuli got down from Tedjo's sling and just passed her to her room.

After that, Tedjo went into his room and approached Yumi who was struggling with her laptop.

They remained silent for quite a while. No one wants to open a conversation. Until finally, Tedjo could not stand it.

"Yumi, why are you?" tedjo asked confusedly to see Yumi who had only been quiet since returning from the ice cream shop.

Yumi did not answer. He was silent for a moment while looking at Tedjo slowly.

"What's the matter anyway? You're mad at me?" ask Tedjo again.

"Gue wasn't sad" Yumi replied unhurriedly and it left Tedjo frowning in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

Yumi wavered as soon as she realized what she had just said.

"No. Its nothing. Lupain. Sometimes I like to digress. Hehe.." Yumi's grin covered her sadness.

"Honestly, you say."

"God! Do you care what I do, anj*r?! You buxom alien!"

Yumi tries to behave as usual so that Tedjo does not realize that he is jealous.

Then Yumi darted away from the room.

"This is weird. Hihi..." murmured Tedjo with his distinctive grin.

...•••...

Tomorrow at school....

"Bang Isaac! Whoi, Bang!"

Isaac looked up as soon as he heard the voice. Other than Caca, her female friend, who else would have called her if not Yumi. Caca's voice was heavier like that of a man than Yumi's crisp, noisy voice.

The girl walked over to Isaac, who was sitting in the canteen.

"Why, Yum? Lo nyariin me?" isaac asked as soon as he saw Yumi already in front of him with breathless breath.

Yumi displayed her grin before answering Isaac's question.

"Something I want to ask you, Bang."

"What? Just ask."

"Tedjo's past" Yumi said in a soft voice.

"Tedjo's past. Tedjo's past.." murmured Isaac trying to remember.

"Why? Bang Is not know?"

"Tedjo's past was a lot. I know who you want to listen to." Isaac replied in frustration.

Yumi giggles. "Past year Tedjo and Thea...."

"Huh? Lo... Have you met Thea?" ask Isaac in surprise.

"Why are you so surprised, Bang?" yumi asked pretending not to know to cover up her sadness. "Come, Bang. I want to know their past. They had a special relationship before?"

"Lo sure you want to know everything, Yum?"

"Gue's so sure, Bang."

Isaac realized the peculiarity of Yumi's attitude. The girl was indeed showing her smile, but her eyes were instead implying sadness and fear.

"Is there a problem with Tedjo?" ask Isaac carefully.

"No one, Bang." replied Yumi with a fake smile. "As a good friend, I just want to know how he had a relationship with Thea in the past. That's just it."

Isaac breathed a heavy sigh. "OK deh. But, before I start the story, it would be better to chat while chewing something, Yum. Hehe.." Isaac's grin makes Yumi snort.

"Basic.... Bang Isaac why is it like Bang Awang now? Bener-ner give bad influence if the same tenants Bang Awang yes, Bang." yumi murmured joking.

Isaac chuckled at Yumi's grunts.

After Yumi ordered two bowls of meatballs along with her drink, Isaac finally started telling stories.

"I can't tell anyone anymore" Isaac said.

"Now, Bang?" ask Yumi.

"Yes. It's too bitter to remember." Isaac continued. "Gue and the other kids almost lost Tedjo...."

Isaac did not continue his sentence, realizing the consequences that would arise if he told Yumi. He thought again.

"Click, tell me everything, Bang." persuaded Yumi with a glare.

For a while, Isaac remained silent until he could convince himself to tell Tedjo's dark past.

"Past... Tedjo had an intention to end his life." Isaac began to tell. "That time... Tedjo experienced severe depression until he dared to embrace himself and others."

Yumi looked grimly at Isaac whose countenance had turned gloomy.

"Someone with dysthymia will find it difficult to feel happy, even in happy moments. The sufferer is described as having a gloomy personality, constantly complaining and can not have fun...." Isaac paused for a moment, looking brightly reminiscing about the painful past. "Tedjo had dysthymia at the time. For several months, he kept hugging himself and hugging anyone who tried to prevent him. I, Baruna, Awang and Bang Karma can only resign the same attitude Tedjo who does not want to be supervised by anyone. He evicted us who wanted him during the healing process. He said it was pointless to stay the same madman as him. At that time, we were really devastated Tedjo who continued to refuse our presence."

Isaac looked at Yumi. "And that's because... Thea. Girls have left Tedjo for another guy."

"They're dating?" ask Yumi after Isaac finishes his story.

"They didn't have time to date, Yum. Just as I know yes, Thea was always angry if Tedjo deket with other girls." replied Isaac. "Gue doesn't know exactly which story. At first, Tedjo was not depressed. Tedjo can make a reality if his love claps one hand. But, Tedjo begins to get depressed when Thea starts to get greedy. Although Thea does not love Tedjo, Thea always ngancem Tedjo to make his own lukain if Tedjo go ninggalin him. In short, Tedjo can't be happy alone without him."

Isaac made a smile. "Keep, what made Tedjo recover from that depression?"

"That's a problem I really don't know, Yum. But clearly, at that time, he said his first love had returned to him." replied Isaac. "Maybe because of that, Tedjo became the spirit of life."

"Who was Tedjo's first love, Bang? Denger from the story of Brother, it's not Thea deh." Yumi frowned confusedly, making Isaac just a beard.

"Udahlah, Yum. The past, make me more laper. Come on, Yum, get eaten. Let you pay for mine. Haha...."

"Woi, Bang! You want my morotin?!"

"Not that, Yum. Ah elu mah. But, you have a point too."

"Haha. You're the base, Bang...." Yumi was just a resigned bell. While Isaac chuckled amusedly at Yumi who was flicking her lips funny. "Oh yeah, Bang.. You know what his home address is?"

"Huh? Who"

...•••...

In the evening, Yumi was visiting someone's house after searching her address to and fro.

"Assalamu'alaikum." greeted Yumi while slightly bowing.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. You were with Tedjo yesterday, right?" ask that someone.

It was obvious that someone was Thea.

"Yes. Hm... Can we talk, sister?" yumi asked without further ado made Thea a little surprised.

"Could. Please come in."

Thea lets Yumi into her house. Then, they sat on the sofa with the warm tea that the maid had just delivered in the house.

"You know what you want to say to me...?" asked Thea with a sweet smile.

"Before, I knew Yumi. I already know your name from Tedjo's friends." Yumi opens the conversation as soon as she convinces herself to immediately say what she wants to say to Thea.

Thea nodded while smiling awkwardly. "Greetings yes, Yum."

Yumi is just a mangosteen-beard like a clumsy person.

"Sir Thea...."

"Yes?"

"Why are you back again?"

"What...?"

"Tedjo was happy when he left him. Then, why are you bothering him again?"

"Gue bother him?"

"Died Tedjo for the sake of another man and returned again without guilt. Is that not difficult to name? Lo act like a gini because you know he loves you, right?" Yumi was so upset to see a girl that was five years older than her. "You don't love him, so why do you give him hope?"

Even Yumi just didn't know the meaning of the question. Doesn't it seem like he's asking himself a question? Yumi doesn't love Tedjo as her husband, does she? Then, why would he be so scared if Thea took Tedjo back?

"Are you also in love with Tedjo?" ask Thea calmly. He looked at Yumi right in the bead of the girl's eyes. Thea's gaze was so shady. She doesn't look like a bad girl. More precisely, the character of the girl was not as evil as it used to be.

Mendengar pertanyaan Thea, membuat Yumi tertegun.

"Died Tedjo. Don't go back to him. It was enough to make Tedjo suffer" Yumi said later, without answering Thea's question.

The look on Thea's face turned sad. "But I love him...."

"Lo's in love with her...? So, why are you leaving him?" asked Yumi in a soft voice. "You shouldn't have left him at that time! But... Because you left him, Tedjo who was stupid even felt himself useless! Have you ever thought about how she feels?!"

"Then from that!" exclaimed Thea while staring at Yumi nanar. "Then from that, love me a chance to fix everything. I'm going back to Tedjo."

"What did you say? Fix everything?" Yumi chuckled, which sounded so painful. "You shouldn't have to come back here!"

"Yumi!"

Yumi and Thea turned their heads as soon as they heard the baritone's voice.

"What did you say to Thea?!" exclaim Tedjo emotion.

Yumi's chest felt so tight especially because Tedjo had hugged Thea to calm her down.

"What the fuck.." murmured Yumi while grunting the slices.

"Udah, Yum! Don't make things worse!" snapped Tedjo.

"Gue believe you, asshole!"

Yumi immediately got out of the house and stopped a taxi.

Yumi leaves Tedjo and Thea for granted. He could not afford to linger there while looking at their affection.

Yumi went home in a chaotic mood.

...•••...