I Don't Want to Be Fat

36 Truths

"Rik, there's something I want to ask you" Doni said as they were heading home from work.

"All right, we'll talk in the park."

Then Doni follows Riko on his motorcycle to the city park.

The atmosphere this afternoon was very crowded. There are afternoon sports or just take a walk and enjoy the soothing atmosphere of the afternoon.

Then Doni and Riko sat on the park bench. Actually Riko already knows what his best friend will ask.

"You must have known what happened between me and Yuni right?" ask Riko straight to the point.

"Yes, I can't believe you're doing that."

"But that's the truth, isn't it?"

"What really happened that you could leave Yuni? Have you forgotten how you fought for Yuni?"

"I'll never forget that. But circumstances forced me to do it."

"Tell me everything so I don't misunderstand a friend I've known for a long time."

"The story is very long, even I'm confused where to start."

"I will listen until it's done" said Doni.

Riko looked away, she recalled the incident one year ago.

*Flashback

When Riko was coming home that day, she was a little tired because her work was so much and last night she thought she was sleeping because her son was sick.

Because of lack of focus Riko almost hit the car in front of him, then he slammed the steering wheel to the left and fateful there was someone who was standing on the side of the road.

Because of the close distance Riko was unable to dodge and he directly hit the man's body. The man's body instantly bounced and his head hit the pavement violently.

Fresh blood flowed like water from the poor man's head, nose, and ears. Before long a pregnant woman screamed hysterically calling the man.

Riko who was still in shock just fell silent on his motorbike which was almost rolled over.

Then the residents arrive, there are also those who hold Riko's hand afraid that Riko will run away.

"Please save my husband, call the ambulance now!" yelled the woman while crying sobbing.

The ambulance arrived and immediately took the man.

"You have to take responsibility!" Said the woman staring at Riko sharply.

"Yes." Yeah."

Then Riko left his motorbike in his subscription workshop.

"Mas, just drop the bike for a while, yeah," said Riko who messed up.

"Yes, it's."

Riko got in the ambulance. He was very afraid when something bad happened, seeing his very sad condition.

They soon arrived at the hospital. The patient is treated quickly. Riko and the man's wife waited outside uneasily.

"If something happens to my husband, you have to take responsibility. I'm not letting you go."

"Yes, I'll take responsibility. I'll do whatever you want to do not involve the police."

"Why? Are you afraid of prison?"

"I have a wife and a child, please have mercy on him."

"Then what about me? Don't you see we're waiting for our first child?"

"Sorry Ma'am, and Mas please calm down. Don't make a fuss here," scolded a nurse who entered the room.

Then both of them were silent, they were busy with their respective thoughts.

Riko was terrified when the man could not be helped. What will happen to him, and how will the fate of his son and wife be.

While the woman was just crying sobbing, she was also frightened when something happened with her husband.

Before long the doctor came out with a tired face.

"Family patient?"

"I'm Doc's wife, what about my husband?"

"Sorry Mom, you've done everything we could. But God wills another, patient mother."

"No, it's impossible. My husband can still be saved Doc. Try it again, the doctor didn't do it well."

"No, my husband, we're waiting for our first child after a few years."

"Please Ma'am, I'm sorry for my negligence all so like this" said Riko.

"You're a murderer, you killed my husband! You murderer!" the woman shouted and then fainted.

Then the nurse swiftly helped the pregnant woman, then brought her into the nursery.

Riko was confused as to what he should do, he couldn't possibly tell his wife because her son was also sick.

To ask for Doni's help is also impossible, because he is also in trouble.

When Riko was busy thinking, suddenly a nurse came to him.

"Sorry sir, is there no family waiting? Otherwise we'll take care of the body immediately."

"She takes care of it. For his return, wait for his wife to wake up, because I don't know their house."

"Okay, excuse me."

When the corpse was brought out, Riko was only glued to see it. He was confused as to what he should do.

Then Riko decided to see the condition of the woman he did not know who her name was and where her address was.

When she got there she was awake, crying hysterically and being calmed down by the nurse.

Riko did not dare to approach because she was afraid that the woman would get more emotional when she saw him.

After the woman calmed down the nurse asked her where her family was and her home address.

"How's Sister?" ask Riko who is waiting outside.

"I got the address, but he doesn't have any family in town. They just live with some art."

"Have they been in contact?"

"Already, Sir. They're on their way here. Then I'll excuse you first."

"Yes, thank you."

Before long two middle-aged people approached Riko.

"Sorry Mas, is there a wife inside of the accident victim?"

"Yes, he's inside."

Then one of them went inside and the other one noticed Riko.

"What did you bring them here?"

"Yes Ma'am, my name is Riko and I hit her husband. But really I was unintentional, I also did not want to be like this," said Riko who looks frustrated.

"Yes, I understand, this is all fate. But I'm dealing with a non-Rena, she's pregnant and next month she's likely to give birth" the art said.

"Then I have to how Mom? I also have children and wives, if I'm in prison what about their fate?"

"Let me help you talk to non Rena. He's a good man, surely he'll understand."

"I promise I'll take responsibility ma'am, but not in jail."

"Yes Nak Riko take it easy, there will definitely be another way."

Then the art goes into the ward of Rena. Riko was a little relieved as she got a little hope.

After an hour of the body was brought back to the funeral home, of course Riko also came. Riko has contacted Yuni that he will come home late on the grounds that his motorbike is damaged.

One month passed, the time came for Rena to give birth. Rena asks Art to contact Riko to accompany her during childbirth.

Actually during this month Rena felt comfortable with the attention given by Riko, even though Rena knew that Riko already had a wife.

Rena is desperate to have Riko because Riko is more handsome than her late husband. So Rena will do everything she can to get Riko.

When I got the call, Riko immediately asked for permission to go to the hospital.

When Riko comes Rena is very happy, and asks Riko to accompany her. Riko was confused by Rena's request.

"Mas, stay here. I don't want my son to be born without a father."

"But I'm not his father."

"But you killed his father, so you're the one who should replace him." Rena said.

"Alright," with a heavy heart Riko obeyed Rena's will.

Rena smiled happily as Riko remained beside her.