I'm Not a Backup Womb

It takes time on its own

"Come on Ma, Pa in." I said, I brought their suitcases and various groceries, like by-by-by from Hajj and from his vacation.

"Where is Papa's other son-in-law?" Papa asked suddenly, we are currently sitting four of us in the living room. My chest was immediately congested to hear Papa's question, I no longer know what to answer, papa did know that I married again for Linda's undisputable desire, he also knew that I married Debby, one of Mira's mother's foster children, they had met several times in the past during fundraising at the home.

"Debby..."

"Debby's still at the Pa's, Debby still doesn't want to live here 'cause she's young, Doni doesn't want to force her." I answered before Linda answered Papa's question, which would make things more difficult, at least I could find an excuse and find the right time to tell her that Debby and I are divorced. Linda looks angry with my answer, I don't care, the most important thing is I keep my parents' feelings, especially my mother who has a history of the heart. must be really careful in every word, he said, especially something bad, of course.

"In the parlor? You have to go back and forth, dong?" Ask Mama then.

"Yes Ma, one Sunday Doni's here and one Sunday Doni's in the parlour." Answer lies.

"Oh... I see, but mending do not in the parlour, it is not good for Mira's mother as well if you have to stay there. what do people say later?" My mom's advice to me, if they had been here yesterday, maybe a divorce between me and Debby would never have happened.

"Yes, I'll consider Doni." I answered smiling faintly.

"Linda are you healthy, son?" Mama rubbed Linda's back sitting next to her. Mama really loves Linda like her real daughter, but I don't know what will happen if mama finds out that Linda already wants Debby to be a Widow, surely Mama is very disappointed in her.

"Linda's healthy Ma, even I'm now pregnant with Oma's granddaughter." Linda replied with pride.

"Oh..yeah? Thank God, mama mama mama is finally going to have a grandchild." Mama answered gently rubbing Linda's still flat stomach.

"Linda, even if you're pregnant, I hope you don't ignore or forget Debby." Said Papa. Me and Linda stared at each other, Papa's words made me feel guilty for Debby, Papa was a wise man.

"Tomorrow Mama will visit the parlor, all of you will meet Mama's daughter-in-law." Connect Mama.

"Eh, no Ma, it just so happens that Debby still has a job in bandung." I said, all I have in mind right now, is how Papa and Mama have not been in contact with the parlour for a while , Debby also said you should not know from someone else's mouth about our breakup.

"Lo does work? where's the?" Ask Mama again.

"Adijaya Hospital. Yes Ma, Doni does not want to forbid Debby to achieve her goals as a nurse Ma."

"Papa knew Debby was a good boy, hardworking and unyielding, Papa still remembered when Papa offered to work as an admin staff in Papa's office at that time, he refused because he wanted to pursue his ideals in the field of health." Obviously Papa Praising Debby makes me even more sorry for what I did to divorce Debby. But the rice has become porridge, Debby hates me so much now.

"Yes Mama also really likes the girl, besides being beautiful she is also always a champion of college time right?" Mama continued, they were not awkward discussing Debby, even praising Debby in front of Linda, because they thought, Linda is the one who wants and forced this marriage.

"Yes Ma, Pa, papa and mama rest first. Doni there's still a little work outside." I said, I'll tell Mama and Papa.

"Where are the gini malls? Pregnant wife don't like running around at night." Said Mama.

"Assalamualaikum" I said later

"Waalaikumsalam" replied Mama and papa simultaneously.

"I'm Anter Mas Doni ahead first yes Ma!" Pamit Linda followed my way out of the house.

"Mas! Where are you going, mas?" He asked after we got to the porch, his hand grabbed my hand, I knew he wanted to stop me.

"Linda, I need some time to myself, I need to think.mom can drop if you know I divorced Debby even during our new corn wedding.

"But where is Mas?"

"The place that can make my heart peaceful!" I said and left. Being at home makes me more frustrated. What else if I had to lie to both my parents who were so good. Oh my God, this is the hardest test of my life. I don't know why I wanted to be with Debby right now, when Debby wasn't with me anymore. Will this so-called someone feel valuable when he is no longer with us?

I drove my car at high speed, unknowingly my car stopped in front of the hospital where Debby was working, I know she's on a night shift today, and it should still be in there. I took the initiative to wait for him. Two hours I waited, I couldn't find him out of there. I saw a new guru coming out of the ER room, young, I called and I approached him.

"Yes, what's wrong?" Ask.

"Sir, I'd like to ask, is Debby still inside, not home yet?"

"Debby?" It's like trying to remember Debby.

"Yes, Prisilia Debby's gem." My Deuteronomy.

"Oh Prisilia Debby Permata who served in the ER room? I've been home since this afternoon."

"Don't he get a night shift today?"

"Yes but it looks like he has a problem again, so his work is less than optimal, so Tedi's doctor scolded him and told him to go home."

"Oh, yeah, thanks." My pamit. I got back in the car after getting the information. "Doctor Tedi? Who is he, I have never been scared? How dare he upset Debby? Can't be left!" My move, I feel responsible for what happened to Debby.

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